Across the country, the National Psoriasis Foundation hosts impactful evenings that bring our community together in celebration and support. These special fundraising events are where patients, health care providers, and supporters unite to raise critical funds that fuel groundbreaking research, expand care, and move us closer to cures. At each event, NPF recognizes and honors leading individuals who have made a tremendous impact on the psoriatic disease community and NPF's mission.
Special Events
Chicago Fleur de Cure
March 19, 2026
Honoring Dr. Angela Crowley, B. JangMi Johnson, PA-C, and Beckie Menzie.
Commit to Cure Gala – Salt Lake City
April 11, 2026
Honoring Drs. Kristina Callis Duffin, Clive M. Liu, Catherine J. Bakewell, and Jessica A. Walsh.
Dallas Soirée: Celebrating Women Who Lead
April 25, 2026
Honoring Dr. Jennifer Cather and Melodie Young.
San Francisco Soirée: The Golden Age of Jazz
May 30, 2026
Honoring Dr. Lianne Gensler, Melissa Leeolou, and Dr. Wilson Liao.
If you are interested in learning more about Special Events and getting involved as a supporter, committee member, or volunteer, please get in touch with Krystal Adkins at kadkins@psoriasis.org or 503-546-5562.
Past Special Events
Celebrating the 2025 NPF Special Event Honorees
The 2025 Commit to Cure Gala and Special Events raised an incredible $2.5 million to advance the National Psoriasis Foundation’s mission. These celebrations honored a remarkable group of individuals—healthcare professionals, patients, volunteer leaders, and advocates—whose dedication, leadership, and generosity continue to drive progress for the psoriatic disease community.
From red carpet arrivals to heartfelt speeches and joyful celebrations, the 2025 Special Events were filled with remarkable moments that brought our community together.
Dallas Starlight Soirée
Honoring Dr. Aaron Farberg and Jonathan Scott.
DC Soirée & Play
Honoring Barry Hartzberg, Dr. Chesahna Kindred, and Dr. Ronald Prussick.
Chicago Fleur de Cure
Honoring Dr. Meyer Horn, Dr. Manish Jain, and Tanu Misra.
Houston Starlight Soirée
Honoring Dr. Stephen K. Tyring and Dr. Patricia Lee.
Atlanta Soirée
Honoring Dr. Firas George Hougeir, Dr. Omar Khan, and Douglas DiRuggiero.
New England Soirée
Honoring Dr. Jeffrey Sobell and Jody Quinn.
Indianapolis Soirée
Honoring Dr. Drew Anderson and Dr. Kathleen Thomas.
2025
Chicago Fleur de Cure: Dr. Meyer Horn, Dr. Manish Jain, and Tanu Misra
Atlanta Soirée: Dr. Firas George Hougeir, Dr. Omar Khan, and Douglas DiRuggiero
DC Soirée & Play: Dr. Chesahna Kindred, Dr. Ron Prussick, and Barry Hartzberg
Indy Soirée: Dr. Drew Anderson and Dr. Kathleen Thomas
Houston Soirée: Dr. Stephen Tyring and Dr. Patricia Lee
Dallas Soirée: Dr. Aaron Farberg and Jonathan Scott
New England Soirée: Dr. Jeffrey Sobell and Jody Quinn
2024
Chicago Fleur de Cure: Dr. Ahmad Amin and Dr. Arthur Mandelin
New York Soirée: Dr. Andrew Alexis, Michael Braun, and Mike & Carol Laub
Atlanta Soirée: Dr. Glenn Paris, Dr. Jamie Weisman, and Jeff Stark
DC Soirée & Play: Dr. Larry Green, Dr. Evan Siegel, and Michele Oshman
Indy Soirée: Dr. Michael Sheehan
Houston Soirée: Dr. Craig Teller
2023
Chicago Fleur de Cure: Dr. G. Michael Lewitt and Dr. Diana Sandler
New York Soirée: Dr. Soumya Reddy and Frank Morano
Los Angeles Soirée: Dr. Jennifer Soung, Frank Watanabe, and Kirby Ortego
Atlanta Soirée: Dr. Jonathan S. Weiss and Alisha Bridges