Man of the Year 2002 William J. Clinton

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NEW YORK, Aug. 26 /PRNewswire/ --

The Man of the Year Event honoring President William J. Clinton to benefit the New York Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2002 in the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf-Astoria.

Honorary Chairmen are Governor George E. Pataki, Senator Charles E. Schumer, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton. The Chairmen of the black tie gala are John A. Catsimatidis, Chairman & CEO, Red Apple Group, Inc.; Stephen Ross, Chairman & CEO, The Related Companies, L.P.; Harvey Weinstein, Co-Chairman, Miramax Films. Vice Chairmen of the event are Daniel B. Brewster, Jr., President & CEO, Gruner & Jahr USA; Edward J. Ludwig, Chairman, President & CEO, BD; Arthur Luxenberg, Managing Partner, Weitz & Luxenberg; Thomas H. Schwartz, Managing Director, Helmsley Spear, Inc.; Henry D'Auria, Alliance Capital; Nancy Kelly; and Eileen Nugent, Partner, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. Executive Coordinating Chairmen of the event are Lonnie Haymes-Schwartz, James M. Lurie and Susan Solomon.

The September Man of the Year event benefits the New York Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International in its support of diabetes research. It is one of New York's largest and most prestigious fundraising events of the season. Adding to the glamour of the Man of the Year Gala will be Special Guest Performer and 8-time Grammy Award Winner, Sheryl Crow; Master of Ceremonies, CBS News Anchor Ernie Anastos; and Oscar and Tony Award winning actor Kevin Kline presenting the Award.

President Clinton's extraordinary leadership to increase funding for diabetes research exemplifies his dedicated commitment to find a cure for the millions who suffer from diabetes and its complications. In 1997, with the words "we cannot rest until we find a cure that will free our children from this disease," President Clinton set in place an unprecedented $2.4 billion federal commitment for diabetes research, treatment and education.

The cocktail reception begins at 6:00 p.m., followed by dinner and dancing at 7:00 p.m. For more information on the Gala, including tickets, please call Ms. Kathryn Davids, New York Chapter, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International, 381 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10016, (212) 689-2860, fax (212) 689-4038, or e-mail Kdavids@jdrf.org.

JDRF, the world's leading nonprofit, nongovernmental funder of diabetes research, was founded in 1970 by the parents of children with juvenile diabetes-a disease which strikes children suddenly, makes them insulin dependent for life, and carries the constant threat of devastating complications. Since inception, JDRF has provided more than $600 million to diabetes research worldwide. In a typical year, 85 percent of JDRF's expenditures directly support research and education about research. JDRF's mission is constant: to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. For more information, visit our website at http://www.jdrf.org, or call the New York Chapter at 212-689-2860.

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08/26/2002 14:36 EDT

[hsmomx3]

Clinton and diabetes? Come on, really? This is the first I'd heard of this.

[Sgt_Schultze]

There goes punkboy, ready to receive the praise for good deeds done with other people's money.

[PBRSTREETGANG]

How can he be "Man of The Year" when he doesn't even qualify as a man?

[Fred Mertz]

...will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2002 in the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf-Astoria.

Sounds like a NYC FReep opportunity.

[My Favorite Headache]

Nail on the head

[glory]

Well my brother is a type 1 diabetic and he didn't buy into it Clintoon--he voted Bush!

[bribriagain]

This is the first time I've seen Clinton linked to causing a disease. At here I thought he was the disease.

[arkfreepdom]

This has got to be a joke.

[joesnuffy]

Clinton and diabetes? Come on, really? This is the first I'd heard of this.

Sho'nuff all you'alls sweet young thang belong to ME... Cause you so sweet You make my pancreous secrete...

[Saundra Duffy]

Bill Clinton is a RAPIST!

[PBRSTREETGANG]

...will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2002 in the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf-Astoria.

This could be tight scheduling for Bubba as Al-Qaeda will be honoring him as Man of the Year on September 11th.

[isthisnickcool]

President Clinton's extraordinary leadership to increase funding for diabetes research exemplifies his dedicated commitment to find a cure for the millions who suffer from diabetes and its complications.

I'll kiss James Carville's bottom if Bill Clinton gave anything significant in the way of his own personal money towards finding a cure for diabetes.

[Destructor]

Cmon, Streetgang! Bill Clinton was our greatest Commander and Creep- hands down!!

[tcostell]

I guess they're honoring him for not raping anyone this year

...that they can prove....

[KSCITYBOY]

""...will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2002 in the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf-Astoria.

This could be tight scheduling for Bubba as Al-Qaeda will be honoring him as Man of the Year on September 11th."" That is good very very good.

[Republic]

THis is a sick joke.

A man setting aside OUR MONEY, our tax dollars for research, does not make any SACRIFICE of his time and effort. THIS MUST SURELY BE A JOKE. I have never EVER heard of such a shallow reason for any award in my entire life.

[CharlieDarwin]

I heard that his prize will be a juvenile female.

[Revolting cat!]

Since they cannot write the "cost" of their time off the taxes, this will be another opportunity for everyone involved to write off the costs of their limos, tuxedos, gowns, hair stylists, cell phones. How do I get in on that racket?

[chnsmok]

I think the American taxpayer should be "Man of the Year".

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