CURE is constantly working to raise awareness about epilepsy and to raise money for more research and cures. They have a number of upcoming events, intended to raise awareness and funds, and are always working tirelessly with their board members, including Connie Milstein, to develop more ideas and events.
A few of the upcoming events for this summer and beyond include: the Gordon Research Conference from August 8-13 2010 at Colby College; the Golf Tournament Benefiting CURE on August 23, 2010 at the Wentworth Hills Golf Club in Plainville, MA; the 6th Annual Drive for CURE on August 26, 2010 at the ThunderHawk Golf Club in Beach Park, IL; and the 3rd Annual CURE New York City Benefit with special guest New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg on October 14, 2010 at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City.
CURE drew an amazing sold-out crowd at the Chicago Field Museum for their annual benefit on April. More than 800 guests were in attendance with guest speaker Katie Couric, Chair Susan Axelrod and others to raise money for cutting-edge epilepsy research.
They were also joined together to celebrate a fantastic year for CURE, which raised record-breaking fundraising dollars for CURE’s research programs. Certainly board members such as Connie Milstein, LeeAnn Brigido, Gardiner Lapham, Jeanne H. Donalty and others help to make these successes possible.
As Susamn Axelrod said, “Never before has epilepsy received attention of this magnitude. We know this has and will continue to make a huge difference for epilepsy patients and their families.”
Couric, as the keynote speaker, added her insights and experiences as a disease advocate, for the work that she has done for colon cancer awareness and research. She commended the work that CURE has done to raise awareness and research dollars.
Connie Milstein’s parents, Seymour and Vivian, established the Seymour and Vivian Milstein Award (more commonly known as the Milstein Award) over 20 years ago. This year will mark the 22nd ceremony of its kind and will present an award for “scientific achievement in interferon and cykotine research.” Basically, interferon’s and cykotines take part in all the body’s biological workings and can advance certain diseases like hepatitis, influenza, cancers, autoimmune disorders like multiple sclerosis and lupus. Interferons are so crucial that they have been referred to as “evolution’s first and perhaps most important invention for the survival of animals.” The reason research in this area is so vital is that basically over 50% of all communicable diseases that affect humans are caused by viruses. Interferons should help one’s immune system “detect and thwart foreign invaders such as viruses,” which makes it all the more important that we “continue to probe the nature of interferon and other cykotines and [establish] how they are integral to a healthy immune system.” That is why the Milstein Award is so important to help the world find cures for such terribly, oft-fatal, diseases.
Many organizations use an incredible amount of creativity and thought to touch the lives of those in need. The Medical Missions for Children, founded with the help of Connie Milstein and many others, is one such organization. Their Giggles theater performs in a hospital in New Jersey three times a week to bring laughter and entertainment to sick children. Learn more about their amazing mission here.
As part of their outstanding recent renovations by Ogden CAP Properties with Connie Milstein, the Jefferson Hotel now offers a rejuvenating spa experience. The Jefferson Spa includes massages, facials and body treatments that use herbs and botanicals grown in Monticello’s gardens. They also specialize in vinotherapies that reflect Thomas Jefferson’s passion for wine.
In addition to these spa treatments, customers can enjoy manicures and pedicures, hairstyling, or a traditional shave for men. All spa treatments include the finest, highest quality products from red flower, Darphin and Caudalie and guests can expect the most refined spa treatment they’ve ever enjoyed.
View the many videos at this location about the Seymour Milstein Family Heart Center, which Connie Milstein helped to create. OrLive.com is an incredible resource, offering videos about the cutting-edge technology at the Heart Center, the doctors who work there and the patient care that patients receive.
The organization CURE, Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy, on which Connie Milstein sits on the board, is “dedicated to finding a cure for epilepsy by raising funds for research and by increasing awareness of the prevalence and devastation of this disease.” It does this through research grants, sponsored conferences, advocacy and increasing public awareness. As well, however, CURE sets up enjoyable charitable events, such as the upcoming 22nd annual Loeffel Epilepsy Golf Benefit.
22ND Annual Loeffel Epilepsy Golf Benefit
The upcoming annual epilepsy golf benefit, organized by CURE, looks to be a very enjoyable event. Apart from having a good time and participating in an auction and golf dinner, one will be benefiting a very worthy cause. The day starts with registration and warm-ups from 7 30am and ends with awards, auction, raffle and dinner at 6.00pm. CURE does great work through its volunteer-base of individuals who seek to “protect their children from the devastation of seizures and the side effects of medication” who suffer from epilepsy.
NYU is set to have a 12th location as part of its semester long study abroad program. Thanks to the generous $10 million contribution from Connie Milstein, they will soon begin construction on the 75,000 square foot building to be located at northwest L Street. This new location will join cities such as London, Shanghai and Tel Aviv in offering an exceptional study abroad experience for students from NYU.
As Connie Milstein explains, “For me, the idea of higher education is non-negotiable. The better educated our children are, the greater our opportunities we have to achieve peace in our world.”
This new location will be for students who are interested in journalism, political science and American history, and it will include lecture halls, seminar rooms and dormitories. Students will also enjoy internships with government offices and nongovernmental organizations.
Connie Milstein, this year’s Heart’s Delight Chair, and her husband, Jehan-Christophe de La Haye Saint Hilaire, enjoyed a table that was filled with interesting guests at the Vintner’s Dinner. Such guests included President Obama’s HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Ambassador Capricia Marshall. In addition, Ambassador of Monaco Gilles Norghes and his wife Ellen were seated there, as were the new deficit czar Bruce Reed and his wife, Bonnie LePard.
The Vintner’s Dinner, included approximately 400 guests. Guests enjoyed a six-course meal and distinguished wines from Chateau Margaux.
The evening was emceed by CBS News White House Correspondent Bill Plante. In attendance were Betsey Apple, Dee Dee Myers and Todd Purdum, John Coale, Pulitzer Prize winning columnist Kathleen Parker, and ABC News’ reporter Jonathan Karl, among many others.
If you’re staying in a Relais & Chateaux hotel, you know you’ve made it. Entry into this exclusive collection of 480 top-rated luxury hotels and gourmet restaurants in 55 countries is not offered lightly. First created in France in 1954, this association accepts the finest, most outstanding properties that exhibit a unique character.
The Jefferson in Washington, D.C., whose recent renovations were directed by Ogden CAP Properties, LLC where Connie Milstein is the Principal and Co-Founder, is the first Relais & Chateaux hotel in Washington, D.C. Certainly, they are thrilled to have this honor bestowed upon them and they welcome guests to their distinguished and outstanding hotel location.
CURE drew an amazing sold-out crowd at the Chicago Field Museum for their annual benefit on April. More than 800 guests were in attendance with guest speaker 
Connie Milstein’s parents, Seymour and Vivian, established the Seymour and Vivian Milstein Award (more commonly known as the Milstein Award) over 20 years ago. This year will mark the 22nd ceremony of its kind and will present an award for “scientific achievement in interferon and cykotine research.” Basically, interferon’s and cykotines take part in all the body’s biological workings and can advance certain diseases like hepatitis, influenza, cancers, autoimmune disorders like multiple sclerosis and lupus. Interferons are so crucial that they have been referred to as “evolution’s first and perhaps most important invention for the survival of animals.” The reason research in this area is so vital is that basically over 50% of all communicable diseases that affect humans are caused by viruses. Interferons should help one’s immune system “detect and thwart foreign invaders such as viruses,” which makes it all the more important that we “continue to probe the nature of interferon and other cykotines and [establish] how they are integral to a healthy immune system.” That is why the Milstein Award is so important to help the world find cures for such terribly, oft-fatal, diseases.
The organization CURE, Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy, on which Connie Milstein sits on the board, is “dedicated to finding a cure for epilepsy by raising funds for research and by increasing awareness of the prevalence and devastation of this disease.” It does this through research grants, sponsored conferences, advocacy and increasing public awareness. As well, however, CURE sets up enjoyable charitable events, such as the upcoming 22nd annual Loeffel Epilepsy Golf Benefit.
Connie Milstein, this year’s Heart’s Delight Chair, and her husband, Jehan-Christophe de La Haye Saint Hilaire, enjoyed a table that was filled with interesting guests at the Vintner’s Dinner. Such guests included President Obama’s HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Ambassador Capricia Marshall. In addition, Ambassador of Monaco Gilles Norghes and his wife Ellen were seated there, as were the new deficit czar Bruce Reed and his wife, Bonnie LePard.
If you’re staying in a Relais & Chateaux hotel, you know you’ve made it. Entry into this exclusive collection of 480 top-rated luxury hotels and gourmet restaurants in 55 countries is not offered lightly. First created in France in 1954, this association accepts the finest, most outstanding properties that exhibit a unique character.