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Philadelphia Meets New Orleans at the 8th Annual Mardi Gras Gala
Advertising Giants Arthur and Phylis Johnson of Arthur Johnson Associates LLC.
to be honored local non-profit’s annual Mardi Gras Gala
PHILADELPHIA—February 6th, 2015– The Epilepsy Foundation Eastern Pennsylvania (EFEPA) is excited to announce that Arthur P. Johnson, President of Arthur Johnson Associates LLC and Phylis F. Johnson, Vice President of Community Outreach will be crowned King and Queen of the 8th Annual Mardi Gras Gala on Friday, February 6th, 2015. Each year the Gala celebrates a Philadelphia leader for their efforts to improve the local community for those living with epilepsy/seizure disorder. Decked out in beads, masks and feathers, this New Orleans inspired affair will directly support programs and services provided by the EFEPA.
The festivities will take place at the historic Crystal Tea Room in Center City, Philadelphia. After the 7:00 pm cocktail reception featuring the finest in bayou cuisine and entertainment provided by the Mummers, the Foundation will celebrate the Johnson’s coronation. Additionally the Foundation will recognize Michael Sperling, MD, Director of the Jefferson Comprehensive Epilepsy Center and Clinical Neurophysiology Laboratory and Dan Dougherty of Glenside, PA for their dedication to the cause of helping those impacted by epilepsy. After a delectable three-course gourmet meal, guests will party the night away to the sounds of Tribeca Grand Band.
Arthur and Phylis Johnson will be event’s first ever King and Queen, joining the royal court of past honorees including Mary Meder, President of Harmelin Media, Jim Connolly of Aeras, Gregory Osberg, former CEO of Philadelphia Media Network, Tom McCormick, Vice President of Patient Services, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Stephen Wouch, CPA, CFF, Managing Partner of Wouch, Maloney & Co., LLP; and Ted Riss,owner of Riss General Construction, LLC and Dr. Mike Cirigliano, Fox 29 News Medical Correspondent and owner of The Clinical Practices of Michael D. Cirigliano. Together they will “laissez les bons temps rouler…”
Hosted concurrently is the 4th annual Young Professionals Mardi Gras Gala. The event kicks off at 9:00 pm and goes until midnight, complete with open bar, light fare and live entertainment!
The 2014 Mardi Gras Gala netted nearly $80,000 in support of the Foundation’s free programs and services for the estimated 110,000 individuals living with seizures in eastern Pennsylvania. The EFEPA is looking forward to another successful year. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available now! Visit www.mardigrasphilly.org for more information.
About the Honorees
Arthur P. Johnson is an acclaimed copywriter and the CEO of Arthur Johnson Associates, LLC, helping direct marketing companies connect with consumers worldwide, while creating diverse products. Arthur graduated from Swarthmore College with Highest Honors and Oxford University which he attended as a Marshall Scholar.
Phylis Feiner Johnson is an epilepsy advocate, health journalist and founder of the advocacy website epilepsytalk.com. Diagnosed with epilepsy at twelve years old, Phylis’ website aims to increase education about epilepsy and funding for epilepsy research. Phylis graduated Magna Cum Laude from Emerson College.
About EFEPA
The EFEPA is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) voluntary health organization dedicated to combating the challenges presented by epilepsy through education, awareness and advocacy. The EFEPA provides free programs and services to the 110,000 individuals diagnosed with epilepsy in eastern Pennsylvania. For more information, please visit www.efepa.org.
EFEPA 2015 Mardi Gras Facts
WHAT: 8th Annual Mardi Gras Gala to support the Epilepsy Foundation Eastern PA
WHERE: Crystal Tea Room
100 E Penn Square, 9th Floor
WHEN: Friday, February 6, 2015, 7:00 pm – 12:00 am
WHO: Coronation of King Arthur Johnson and Queen Phylis F. Johnson
WHY: All proceeds benefit the Epilepsy Foundation Eastern PA to continue their goal of meeting the non-medical needs associated with epilepsy. Epilepsy affects an estimated 2.3 million Americans and claims the lives of approximately 1 in 1,000 individuals diagnosed with seizure disorders. The EFEPA endeavors to aid these individuals through education, support services and advocacy efforts.
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