On June 13, 2019, the Gold Foundation celebrated humanism in healthcare and three spectacular honorees at its Golden Thread Gala in New York City. Elaine Adler, Dr. George Thibault, and Anna Quindlen received the National Humanism in Medicine Medal. The inspiring evening brought together supporters, healthcare leaders and educators, corporate visionaries, medical and nursing students, and our grantees and past awardees. Below is a glimpse of this special annual event. Thank you to our sponsors who made this year’s Golden Thread Gala possible and fueled our mission for the future.
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