JOIN US FOR THE EVENING WITH
EMILY’S ENTOURAGE GALA

The

Crystal

Palace

A Feat of Innovation

Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:30 PM Doors Open

7:15 PM Program Begins Promptly

Reception to Follow

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Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:30 PM Doors Open
7:15 PM Program Begins Promptly
Reception to Follow

ADMISSION

GENERAL: $250
35 AND UNDER: $150

ATTIRE

Casual Cocktail

HONORARY CHAIRS

Joel Nierman, Erin Shanahan, and Family

NEW INDOOR LOCATION

The Fairmount Park Horticulture Center
100 North Horticultural Drive, Philadelphia, PA
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Accommodation

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Behind the Theme

In 1851, a remarkable structure rose in London unlike anything the world had ever seen: The Crystal Palace.

A soaring masterpiece of iron and glass, it represented a feat of innovation—a testament to the power of technology and ingenuity to redefine what is possible. That same spirit is at the heart of Emily’s Entourage.

By harnessing cutting-edge science, Emily’s Entourage is incubating new approaches and creating the precise conditions for fast progress—transforming advances into lifesaving therapies for the final 10% with unprecedented speed.

Behind the Theme

In 1851, a remarkable structure rose in London unlike anything the world had ever seen: The Crystal Palace.

A soaring masterpiece of iron and glass, it represented a feat of innovation—a testament to the power of technology and ingenuity to redefine what is possible. That same spirit is at the heart of Emily’s Entourage.

By harnessing cutting-edge science, Emily’s Entourage is incubating new approaches and creating the precise conditions for fast progress—transforming advances into lifesaving therapies for the final 10% with unprecedented speed.

About

Emily’s Entourage

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Emily’s Entourage (EE) is an innovative 501(c)3 that accelerates research for new treatments and a cure for individuals in the final 10% of the cystic fibrosis (CF) population that do not benefit from currently available mutation-targeted therapies. Since 2011, EE has awarded millions of dollars in research grants, launched a clinical-stage CF gene therapy company, developed a global patient database and clinical trial matchmaking program to accelerate clinical trial recruitment, and led worldwide efforts to drive high-impact research and drug development.

Accommodations

We have reserved two room blocks for our guests: one at the Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue and the other at the Homewood Suites Philadelphia City Avenue. Both hotels are conveniently located near the event venue.
To book a reservation with our room block at either hotel, please call 1-800-HILTONS (445-8667). The hotels will honor reservations received by October 1, 2026. Reservation requests received after the date established are subject to space availability and at prevailing room rates.

Other Nearby
Accommodations

Residence Inn Philadelphia Bala Cynwyd
Courtyard Philadelphia City Avenue
Fairmount House

Cystic Fibrosis Cross-Infection Policy

Due to the risks of cross-infection among people with cystic fibrosis (CF), we ask that no guests with CF attend the in-person event. For those interested in joining us for the gala, we kindly request that you register for our virtual livestream event here.
We sincerely regret that we have to make this request and eagerly look forward to the day when people with CF can be together without risk. Until then, we thank you for your understanding.
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Gala Committee

  • Stacey Baer
  • Paula Barg
  • Barbra Berley-Mellits
  • Lisa Berkowitz
  • Lorri Bernstein*+
  • Constance Besnier
  • Barb Borgioni
  • Joe Borgioni
  • Cori Borgioni
  • Joe Borgioni
  • Desie Boston
  • Nickie Boston*
  • Heather Braver
  • Cathy Buch
  • Claudia Buckley
  • Genna Cohen
  • Zoie Danyali
  • Joan Denenberg*+
  • Nicholas Dinges
  • David Goldstein
  • Pearl Graub Goldstein
  • Coby Golinkoff
  • Lexi Golinkoff+
  • Judy Hirsh
  • Liza Kramer*+
  • Annie Kramer-Golinkoff*
  • Emily Kramer-Golinkoff*+
  • Julia Kramer-Golinkoff
  • Beth Shapiro Lavin
  • Jessica Rutstein Lazarus+
  • Hayley Leib
  • Janis Lipsitz+
  • Cali Mangel
  • Janet Pace
  • Debbie Robinson
  • Lynne Savran+
  • Danielle Selber
  • Ivy Solomon*+
  • Katie Stairiker
  • Cathy Steinberg
  • Kami Verne
  • Julie Wool+

Board of Directors

  • Nickie Boston
  • Joan Denenberg
  • Nicholas Dinges
  • Nancy Astor Fox
  • Coby Golinkoff
  • Michael Golinkoff •
  • Liza Kramer
  • Emily Kramer-Golinkoff
  • Beth Shapiro Lavin
  • Jessica Rutstein Lazarus
  • Greg Reh
  • Danielle Selber
  • Julie Wertheimer
  • Doug Young

Scientific Advisory Board

  • Eric Alton, MD
  • Margarida D. Amaral, PhD
  • David M. Bedwell, PhD
  • Jennifer Bomberger, PhD
  • Kevin Foskett, PhD •
  • Denis Hadjiliadis, MD
  • Patrick Harrison, PhD
  • Batsheva Kerem, PhD
  • Maria Limberis, PhD
  • Jennifer L. Taylor, MD, MSCS, ATSF
  • Ted J. Torphy, PhD
  • David B. Weiner, PhD

Leadership Team

  • Robert Adelson
  • Mark Fishman
  • Kevin Foskett, PhD
  • Chandra Ghose, PhD
  • Michael Golinkoff, PhD, MBA
  • Liza Kramer
  • Emily Kramer-Golinkoff
  • Greg Reh
  • David B. Weiner, PhD
  • denotes board chair
  • *denotes steering committee member
  • +denotes subcommittee lead

P.O. Box 811
Fort Washington, PA
19034

Tax ID #45-3768161
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