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title: GLA Global Gala 2021
description: "You're invited to a truly cosmopolitan affair: The GLA Global Gala!
Join us on October 03, 2021 virtually or in-person at Burning Tree Country Club in Greenwich, CT."
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** <https://www.globallymealliance.org/> **

# You're invited to a truly cosmopolitan affair: The GLA Global Gala!

Join us virtually on Sunday, October 03, 2021 at 12:30 PM EST

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## A Global, Live Event Like No Other.

**Special guests, world-class performances, and virtual viewing parties across the world! [View the E-vite](https://www.globallymealliance.org/hubfs/GLA_GLOBAL_Gala21_evite_21_F2-1.pdf)**  
Broadcasting live from our backyard at Burning Tree Country Club in Greenwich, CT, alongside virtual telecasts across the US, Europe, and beyond. We are excited to bring together some of the biggest and brightest names in entertainment to honor the global Lyme community, and raise funds for critical research and relief. The program hosted by journalist, author, and advocate, Gretchen Carlson, will include special virtual appearances by Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz and world-class performances by the incredibly talented Andrea Bocelli, Rob Thomas, Rachel Platten, Pia Toscano and more! Warriors in the fight will share special messages across the globe, from patients to researchers and practitioners. We hope you’ll join us for what is sure to be an unforgettable experience. 

**Event Details: Click below to register to watch virtually on Sunday, October 3rd at 12:30 PM EST**

### Event Chairs

Rose and James Anastasio

Amy and Robert Ballard

Diane and Robert Blanchard

Julia and Richard Comeau

Nancy and Robert Del Genio

Karen and Robert Kelly

Brett and Mark Kristoff

Lorrie and Jarrod Nadel

Deborah and Andrew Siciliano

Janet and Nicholas Vaccaro

### Virtual Hosts

**United States**

Kathryn and Matthew Aaronson, Raleigh

Lynn and Joseph Borovicka, Cleveland

Xin and James Devine, Philadelphia

Joanne Kledaras, Boston

Hilda and Timothy McGonigle, Los Angeles

Alexandra Moresco, Chicago

Samantha Sloves, Harrison

Ash Smith, Bristol

Tess Williams, Buffalo

**Europe**

Frank Anastasio, Scotland

Veronica Hughes, England

Kavita and Christopher Jacobs, Portugal

Megan and Matthew McIlvane, Austria

Dominic D. Smith, Netherlands

Sue and Aziz Syriani, Greece

 

**Asia**

Stephen and Lucy Suo, Hong Kong

** [![Global Lyme Alliance](https://www.globallymealliance.org/hubfs/landings/logo-footer-white.svg "Global Lyme Alliance")](http://globallymealliance.org) **

 Global Lyme Alliance  
 PO Box 25495,   
 New York, NY 10087-5495

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