Join us for Legends of Atlanta Gala Forever Young – A Tribute to Andrew J. Young. The black-tie gala will honor the extraordinary legacy of Ambassador Young and benefit National Jewish Health, the leading respiratory hospital in the nation.
Together, let’s celebrate the lasting impact of the legendary Ambassador Andrew J. Young and support world-class research and care at National Jewish Health.
Co-Chairs Billye Aaron Nonprofit Executive; Former Television Host; Wife and Widow of Henry “Hank” Aaron
Paul Hagedorn Art Director, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company; Trustee, National Jewish Health
Billy Payne Chairman, Centennial Holding Company, LLC; Former Chairman, Augusta National Golf Club; Former President and CEO, Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games
Ambassador Andrew J. Young
Ambassador Andrew J. Young has earned worldwide recognition as a champion of civil and human rights. In a career that spans seven decades, he was a key strategist in civil rights campaigns, served three terms in Congress, was the first African American U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, and a two-term mayor of Atlanta. Today, he continues to lead as a minister and as a philanthropist. He brings an emphasis on human rights and sustainable economic development in all he does. Ambassador Young has received the Presidential Medal of Freedom and other distinguished awards in recognition of his lifelong dedication to service.
An estimated one in four Americans suffer from a respiratory disease that is serious, chronic or life-threatening. National Jewish Health is a global leader in the research, diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases.
The Fay Gold Respiratory Research Fund at National Jewish Health will enable physician-scientists to advance the science and art of respiratory medicine through innovation and a dedication to improving the world, qualities embodied by Fay. Your philanthropic support will help us save lives, because … Breathing Science is Life®.