The Sparkle of Hope gala was founded in 1997 by pharmaceutical icon Fred Hassan and has raised $14 million in support of Community Hope. Now in its 23rd year, this signature event brings together the pharmaceutical industry, its leaders and business partners to ensure our nonprofit’s vital support services that complement pharmaceutical advancements in mental health treatment. In 2017, Founding Chair Hassan turned over leadership of the event to Brent Saunders, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Allergan plc. Under Brent Saunders’ leadership, the gala set yet another record in 2018 with nearly $1.6 million raised and 850 attendees.
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The Gala Chairs
Leadership Chair
Brenton L. Saunders
Chairman,
President and CEO
Allergan plc
Founding Chair
Fred Hassan
Chairman
Caret Group
Director
Warburg Pincus
Honorary Chairs
Mike Kaufmann
Chief Executive Officer
Cardinal Health
Thomas N. Kendris
US Country President,
US Country Head Legal and President
Novartis Corporation
Event Co-Chairs
Mark J. Alles
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Celgene Corporation
John Crowley
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Amicus Therapeutics
Terrie Curran
President Inflammation & Immunology
Celgene Corporation
Kabir Nath
President and CEO N.A. Pharmaceutical Business
Otsuka America, Inc.
Paul Navarre
Chief Executive Officer
Ferring Holding Inc.
