VIRTUAL BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF! REACHES THOUSANDS
The star-studded Broadway Belts for PFF! chorus performs a compilation of “For Good” from the smash-hit, Wicked.
In a magical showcase, the 2021 Broadway Belts for PFF! on March 12 successfully raised over $346,000 in support of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. “We were thrilled to bring the glitz and glamour of Broadway directly to living rooms across the country to help draw attention to pulmonary fibrosis, a devastating disease impacting hundreds of thousands of Americans,” said Julie Halston, Broadway actress, comedienne,PFF Board Member, and the event’s dynamic host. “People are beginning to understand lung health is a priority and they can help make a difference.” Broadway’s brightest stars, including Robert Creighton, Christine Ebersole, Darlene Love, and more than 30 others delivered heartfelt performances that captivated a nationwide audience. For the grand finale, the Broadway Belts Chorus presented a glorious performance of “For Good” from the musical Wicked. In addition to the outstanding musical entertainment, the third annual Ralph Howard Legacy Award was presented to Laurie Chandler. Chandler, who is a PF patient and lung transplant recipient herself, is a devoted advocate and PFF Board member. Her extraordinary volunteerism and leadership are making a great impact on the Foundation’s efforts to accelerate research and improve patient care.
The virtual event was produced by Julie Halston, Jim Caruso, and D. Michael Dvorchak along with the technical direction of Ruby Locknar.
You can watch the Broadway Belts for PFF! chorus at bit.ly/broadwaychorus
Broadway’s Julie Halston and Jim Caruso hosted the 11th annual Broadway Belts for PFF!
PF advocate and Board member, Laurie Chandler, named the 2021 recipient of the Ralph Howard Legacy Award B RE ATHE B U LLE TIN
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