EOP Gala Program 2021-digital (1)

of

Letter from the Executive Leadership Team

Dear Friends and Lung Association Supporters,
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the American Lung
Association’s Evening of Promise Gala!  It is an honor for me to be
involved with the Association and to chair such a remarkable group of
volunteers who serve on our Local Leadership Board and are so fully
committed to improving the lung health of Hoosiers.

We encourage you to enjoy the company of good friends, fine food
and lively entertainment, but tonight we are here, most importantly,
to address the need in our community for heightened awareness of
lung cancer and increased funding to help one day find its cure.  Your
invaluable support will help advance vital research.

On behalf of our board, I extend a heartfelt thank you to tonight’s
sponsors, supporters, volunteers and guests.  Your presence tonight
is critical to the fulfillment of the American Lung Association’s mission
to prevent lung disease and promote lung health in Indiana.  Their
work begins with you!
Please enjoy your evening.

Sincerely,
Mark Williams, MD
Eli Lilly and Company, Sr. Medical Director, Covid-19 Platform Team

Phil Williams
Kingsview Partners, Wealth Manager

Health
with heart.

Yes, we serve millions of people in
thousands of locations across the country.
But what really matters is the size of our
heart. Because every day, in every way, we
are passionate about helping people on
their path to better health.
Thank you to ALA and all of our
healthcare heroes.

of

Leadership Board

Co-Chairs
Phil Williams, Co-Chair
Dr. Mark Williams, Co-Chair

Adam Ritter
Bernard Reed

Ben Shine
Brett Kiley
Darin Smith
Gregg Baumbaugh
Jack Mensch
Jay Mundy
Jay O’Neil
Jim Hart
Joel Tragesser
Joy Kleinmaier
Karla Chevrie
Phil Williams, Co-Chair
Mason Goodman, MD
Matt Temidis
Matt McLaughlin
Michael Busk, MD
Phil Kenney
Rebecca Belser

of

Leadership Level Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

PWC Brown & Brown

Kindred Quarles & Brady

MHS Bose McKinney & Evans

Solso Family Foundation Oklak Family Foundation

KSM Bench to Bedside

Ascension St. Vincent

Table Sponsors

Frost Brown Todd Northwest Radiology

FlexForm Technologies MaCalister Machinery

RSM AON

Jackie Cox Indy Fire Juniors

The American Lung Association Serves All People

One of the tenants that binds us together as the American Lung
Association is that every breath matters, for every person, regardless
of color. As we join our fellow Americans to mourn for the loss of black
lives, both from racial violence and the pandemic, we acknowledge
how our humanity is linked, and that truly, every breath is precious.
 
We are committed to stand together with the communities we serve to
drive change to create an equitable society for all. As a public health
organization, this means we will continue to focus on action to address
the long-standing inequities that effect the health of the communities
we serve, including Black, people of color, and other marginalized
communities.

When you can’t breathe, nothing else matters.®

of

Evening Program

6:00 PM l Gates Open for Stadium Guests

Grab and Go Formal Picnic
Outfield Seating

The Doo! will be performing throughout the 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
dinner hour while we showcase some of our favorite silent auction

items and sneak preview our live auction.
Virtual Guests can tune-in at 6:45
7:00 PM l Program Begins

The entire program will be simulcast so in-person and
virtual guests will see the same program.
7:15 PM l Legacy Award Presentation
7:40 PM l Live Auction
8:15 PM l Fund A Need
Benefiting the

Courtney Cole Endowed Lung Cancer Research Fund
8:25 PM l Closing

of

The Legacy Award

Honoring Allison Transmission

Each year the American Lung Association in Indiana honors an
individual or company demonstrating exemplary dedication to lung
health and healthier communities for everyone, through the Legacy
Award. Qualifications include a profound sense of determination
to educate their fellow Hoosiers to save lives by improving the air
we breathe and the lung health of our community. Lastly, they must
possess the generosity of spirit to rise to the occasion when called
to help.

Past recipients of the Legacy Award include Dr. Michael Busk (2011),
Sidney and Lois Eskenazi (2012), Eli Lilly and Company (2013),
Cummins Inc. (2014) CVS Health (2015), Roche Diagnostics (2016),
and Indianapolis Power and Light Company (2017), Anthem Blue
Cross Blue Shield (2018), Dr. Lawrence Einhorn, (2019). This year,
we are so pleased to honor Allison Transmission. Together, we will
recognize and celebrate Allison’s innovate approach to creating
carbon neutral vehicles and cleaner air for all.

Please join us in honoring Allison Transmission.

Improving the Way the World Works

As a responsible corporate citizen, Allison is dedicated to protecting human health, natural
resources and the local and global environment. This dedication reaches further than
compliance with the law to encompass the integration of sound environmental practices into
our business decisions.
Some highlights of Allison’s dedication include ISO14001 certified since 2001,
2017 membership into the Indiana Environmental Stewardship Program,
Partners for Polllution Prevention champion, partnered with the
Central Indiana Clean Air Partnership, and Zero Waste to
Landfill for production waste since 2009.

allisontransmission.com

© 2021 Allison Transmission Inc. All Rights Reserved.

About Allison Transmission

In line with Allison Transmission’s efforts to provide a healthier work
environment for all its employees, contingent workers, and customers,
Allison recently completed the installation of high technology air-
handling systems that serve its Indianapolis manufacturing and
assembly facilities, transmission test operations, parts distribution
center and administrative offices.

Site-wide indoor air quality is critical to everyone’s health, and
Allison Transmission is committed to its environmental stewardship
policies. One of these policies addresses pollution prevention. Allison
works actively with local communities, government agencies, and
environmental experts to develop cohesive anti-pollution programs for
all of its facilities. The challenges under which we operate varies on a
global basis. However, our core environmental initiative is unwavering—
do not pollute the air, water or the earth.

The casual visitor to Allison Transmission’s Indianapolis campus will
quickly notice a number of innovative methods the company’s utilizing
to capture energy from natural resources—all before they enter the
Administration building. Solar panels and wind turbines are distrubted
through the company’s parking lots to provide critical night time
lighting. Allison also purchases electricity that is produced at regional
wind farms—at higher than local rates because the company believes
it has an obligation to its employees and shareholders to be a leader
in activities that protect the environment. Each kilowatt of energy that
Allison utilizes from non-fossil fuel burning power plants significantly
impacts the levels of harmful particulates that are emitted into the
atmosphere.

Allison Transmission’s Indianapolis campus is Zero Landfill Free. This
means, Allison recycles their waste materials and won’t ship or send
anything to landfills. In 2017, Allison recycle 2,308 metric tons of
materials that were generated from its manufacturing operations.

Allison is an active participant in the Partners for Pollution Prevention
Program, which includes several large environmental organizations and
the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM). In 2017,
IDEM awarded Allison with their coveted Environmental Excellence Award
which recognizes companies for their strong environment compliance
throughout their organization.

In conjunction with efforts to maintain a green and healthy work
environment, Allison is also focused on producing products that promote
lung health. For nearly two decades, the Allison H 40/50 EP™ electric
hybrid propulsion system for transit buses have eliminated over 406,465
metric tons (estimated) of carbon monoxide from being emitted into the
atmosphere. To date, Allison Transmission has sold over 8,000 hybrid
units that are distributed across 230 cities globally. Indiana University,
Purdue, IndyGo, and the Fort Wayne transit system utilize these Allison
Transmission products.

Allison is also expanding its “electrification” capabilities for commercial
vehicles, and we expect to see further air quality improvements as a result
of their innovation and patented technology.

Allison is also pleased that their new 9800 Oil Field Series™ transmissions
are seeing increased demand by oil field service companies. These
durable, reliable, and robust high-pressure pumping transmissions are
helping to lessen the United States’ dependence on foreign energy
through the production of cleaner-burning natural gas.

Finally, Allison Transmission has turned to its workforce in its efforts to
promote better lung health. Allison financially rewards employees who
take steps to quick smoking or who join smoking cessation groups. Allison
believes we all have a responsibility to actively improve our lung health—
let’s take a deep breath and get started.

Tonight’s Fund A Need — Benefiting the

Courtney Cole Endowed Lung Cancer Research Fund

The American Lung Association in Indiana is proud to share the
announcement of the Courtney Cole Endowed Lung Cancer
Research Fund, including $600,000 already raised toward the
$1 million goal. The research fund was created in memory of
Courtney Cole, a local mother of two who made the most out of
every day of her life.

In childhood she
earned several
athletic accolades
and reached national
recognition in different
sports at the college
level. In adulthood
she participated in
dozens of triathlons
and marathons.
Professionally, Cole and her sister, Monica Peck, became the
sixth-generation owners of Hare Chevrolet. Together, they grew
the company to one of the most successful car dealerships in the
country.

She would say that she was facing her toughest rival in lung cancer.
Still though, through the toughest years of her life, she kept a
normal routine for her two children and with the family business
until she died in 2019 at age 48.

“My biggest lesson is that life is truly a gift,” wrote the mother of
two after she found out her cancer had returned. “I have quickly
learned that every day is a gift and it is up to us to make the
absolute most of it.”

General Auction Rules and Procedures

• Dollar value and descriptions of items were provided by donors and
are not warranted by the American Lung Association or the auction
committee for tax or any other purposes.

• Unless otherwise stated, dinners and vacation packages exclude
tax and gratuity. Also, date restrictions may apply.

• All sales are final. No exchanges or returns or refunds.
• Items are sold as-is. The American Lung Association assumes no

warranty or liability for items and services sold at this auction.
• Please keep all certificates in a secure place. Gift certificates cannot

be replaced if lost or stolen.
• Winning bidders may receive a tax deduction acknowledgement if

the amount of the winning bid exceeds the items fair market value.
Please consult your tax advisor.
• The donor and bidder agree to hold harmless the American Lung
Association from any and all claims, liabilities and causes or actions
arising out of transactions between the donor and winning bidder.
• The buyer of services must contact the donor and arrange for
service
• The auction committee will keep a record of the winning bidders in
the event that the donor requests that information.
• The decision of the American Lung Association officials and auction
committee shall be final, and in the event of a dispute, they shall
determine the winning bids.

Silent Auction Rules

• Silent Auction bidding will close at 8:30 PM EST, Saturday, May 22,
2021.

• All auction items will be sold to the person making the highest bid.
• All silent auction bidding will be conducted through an online

system operated by OneCause

Register at https://bidpal.net/eop

SAVING MONEY WITH A REWARDS PROGRAM.

It’s all part of my plan.

MHS provides healthcare that fits your needs at
a price that fits your budget. Our plans include

quality, comprehensive coverage with a
provider network you can trust.
MHS proudly supports the
American Lung Association.

MHSINDIANA.COM

Research and
innovation
you won’t find
anywhere else.

The multidisciplinary team at Indiana University Health
Melvin & Bren Simon Cancer Center provides leading-edge,
comprehensive care to treat the most complex types of
lung cancer. In partnership with Indiana University School
of Medicine, the team offers advanced treatment options,
including access to Precision Genomics and Phase I and II
clinical trials.

Learn more at iuhealth.org/lungcancer.

© 2021 IUHealth 4/21

of

Live Auction Preview

What: Casa De Sofia
Where: Gated community in Manzanillo,
Mexico
Who can go: Up to 8 guests
How Long: 7 night stay (Saturday-Saturday)
Make time to get away for a 7-night stay at the
private and luxurious Casa De Sofia. House
manager, personal chef, and cleaning staff included
for your stay. Activities nearby include tennis, golf, a
pool, private beach, jet skiing and more. Airfare not
included

What: Glamping Getaway
Where: Near Yosemite National Park or
Russian River
Who can go: Room for 2
How Long: 3 nights
Experience the outdoors in stylish
accommodations. Enjoy camping in a modern
Airstream suite with high-end, boutique-style
amenities and mid-century modern design at
the Russian River Valley or Yosemite National
Park. Airfare not included.

Act Place Your Bids in the Auction Tab
Now
https://bidpal.net/eop
Bidding closes at 8:30 PM

What: Vintner Adventure in
Sonoma
Where: Sonoma, California
Who can go: Accommodations
for 2 guests
How Long: 3-night stay
Enjoy a 3-night stay at the
Fairmont resort blessed by
antural mineral heart springs
in the heart of California wine country. Enjoy a private tour & tasting
at the Bezigner Family Winery with a picnic for two and private tour &
tasting at Imagery Estate Winery. Also includes 6 consecutive hours of
chauffeured luxury sedan service. Airfare not included.

Act Place Your Bids in the Auction Tab
Now
https://bidpal.net/eop
Bidding closes at 8:30 PM

Cancer care
goes beyond
the tumor site.

Not all breast cancers are the same.
That goes for lung, prostate or any other
cancer you may be facing. Thanks to our
affiliation with MD Anderson Cancer Network®,
Community Health Network offers genomic testing
for personalized cancer care. By looking at the
specific genetic factors behind your diagnosis,
we can provide precise care for your cancer,
and your cancer alone.

Find personalized oncology care at
eCommunity.com/genomics

A $25M initiative to end
COVID-19 and defend
against future respiratory
virus pandemics.

The COVID-19 Action Initiative will increase funding
to our research program, including new research
on COVID-19, and emerging respiratory viruses and
enhance key public health measures through education
and advocacy.

Our Goals Are Big
Research: To fund innovative, lifesaving research
for detection and treatments.

Education: To reduce the spread of disease by
educating the public through our proven awareness
campaigns.

Advocacy: To advocate at all levels for policies that
will improve public health and support patients’ access
to healthcare.

of

Menu

Smoking Goose Cheese and Charcuterie Board
served with Assorted Breads and Crackers
Grilled and Chilled Shrimp Cocktail
Fresh Fruit Skewers
Turkey and Smoked Gouda Sandwich
with Oven Roasted Turkey,
Smoked Gouda Cheese, Arugula,
Roasted Tomatoes,
Garlic Mayo Aioli, Fresh Roll
Assorted Fruit Tarts & Cake Pops

R�����������
C�������� D������
I������’� E������.

S���������
O������������
E�������� I������’�

W���-�����.
W� ��� P���� ��

S������ ���
A������� L���
A���������� �� I������.

I����������� F��� W���� W���������, DC

First Year Accomplishments - Your Donations at Work

Through our COVID-19 Action Initiative, we were able to immediately
expand our respiratory research program and enhance key public health
measures through education and advocacy.

Committed $3M+ to COVID-19 Federal and State Advocacy
Research Measures
• Funded COVID-19 and Emerging • Supported legislation that

Respiratory Viruses Awards - improved coverage of COVID-19
totaling $2.4M in 2020. Grants tests and future vaccines,
range from molecular analysis of adressed gaps in COVID-19
antibody responses to reducing vaccine coverage and advocated
community spread of COVID-19 in for access to testing and vaccines
vulnerable communities to novel through the American Rescue
Plan Act
risk factors and so much more.
Coalition Building
COVID-19 Education & • Created the COVID-19
Awareness
• Provided accurate, science- Community Advisory Board,
to identify concerns, fears and
based COVID-19 public perceptions around vaccination.
information through 70 + blogs • Convened a COVID-19 Advisory
and detailed disease information Panel to bring together healthcare
on Lung.org with a total of 2.3M+ expertise across the nation
web views • Hosted Vaccine Roundtable with
• Developed Better For It, a series of medical elite and community
culturally-relevant, factual guides leaders
to help people make informed • Distributed 30,000+ masks to
decisions around the COVID-19 communities in need
vaccine. • Partnered with 16 corporate and
• Hosted #Act4Impact streaming foundation partners as early
telecast with Queen Latifah investors and stakeholders in the
highlighting COVID-19 impact COVID-19 Action Initiative
on underserved communities of

color with 250K+ views

See how you can support our initiative at Lung.org/covid19.

LET’S KNOCK LUNG DISEASE Quarles & Brady is a proud
sponsor of the
OUT OF THE PARK
American Lung Association’s
Katz, Sapper and Miller is honored to support
the American Lung Association in their work We support the ALA’s mission to improve lung
to knock lung disease out of the park. health through research, education and advocacy.

ksmcpa.com quarles.com

Don’t miss it!
Sunday, June 6, 2021 at Lucas Oil Stadium! There’s still time to
register and fundraise— fightforairclimb.org/Indianapolis

of

Thank You

A very special thanks to those who have helped make the 2021
re-imagined Evening of Promise Gala a reality. As COVID-19
continues to impact our health and communities, it is a gift to

enjoy an evening in support of the mission of the American Lung
Association—because when you can’t breath, nothing else matters.

Many thanks to:

Gregg Baumbaugh
tonight’s emcee and lung cancer survivor

Sun King Brewery
who generously donated tonight’s beer

Indianapolis Indians
for providing a special guest & auction donation

Tito’s Vodka
who generously donated tonight’s signature cocktail ingredient

We hope you enjoyed the evening and we’ll see you on
Saturday, March 5, 2022 at the Marriott downtown for

our Evening of Promise 2022 Gala event.

Our Mission

The American Lung Association’s mission is to save lives by
improving lung health and preventing lung disease. We do

this through education, advocacy, and research.