President & CEO of Lighthouse Guild Dr. Alan R. Morse, NBC TODAY Show's Dylan Dreyer and James M. Dubin photo credit: Patrick McMullan
Guide Dog Foundation and America's Vet Dogs Olivia Poff, LightYears Host and NBC TODAY Show Meteorologist Dylan Dreyer and Charlie (Puppy With A Purpose) photo credit: Patrick McMullan
Lighthouse Guild Annual LIGHTYEARS Gala Salutes Visionaries
Marios Damianides and Guide Dog Foundation and America’s VetDogs
NEW YORK –Lighthouse Guild, the leading-not-for profit vision and healthcare organization, held its annual LightYears Gala on Monday, November 21, 2016, at Mandarin Oriental, 80 Columbus Circle at 60th Street, in Manhattan. The event was attended by several hundred guests, including physicians, artists, and members of the business and civic community, all dedicated to addressing the needs of people who are blind or visually impaired.
Honorees for 2016, Marios Damianides, of Ernst & Young LLP,
and Board Member of Lighthouse Guild was saluted for his vision
and leadership and the Guide Dog Foundation and American’s
VetDogs for its work training guide dogs for people who are blind
and service animals for our Armed Forces Veterans. Dylan Dreyer
of NBC’s TODAY show served as host for the evening program
and Charlie, NBC’s “Puppy with a Purpose” was the special guest.
The evening’s festivities kicked off with a cocktail
reception, followed by dinner, awards ceremony and dancing.
About Lighthouse Guild
Lighthouse Guild, headquartered in New York City, is the leading not-for-profit vision and healthcare organization with a long history of addressing the needs of people who are blind or visually impaired, including those with multiple disabilities or chronic medical conditions. With more than 200 years of experience and service, Lighthouse Guild brings a level of understanding to vision care that is unmatched. By integrating vision and healthcare services and expanding access through its programs and education and awareness, we help people lead productive, dignified and fulfilling lives. For more information, visit lighthouseguild.org.