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NephCure’s 20th Anniversary Countdown to a Cure: A Night to Remember
NYC
See you at Countdown to a Cure 2025!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s Countdown to a Cure! The evening was a powerful celebration of resilience, hope, and progress as we united in the fight to find a cure for rare kidney diseases. The night was filled with inspiring stories from patients, families, and doctors, showcasing how far we’ve come and highlighting the work that still needs to be done.
From the heartfelt speeches to the generous outpouring of support from our donors, Countdown to a Cure was more than just an event – it was a testament to the strength of our community. Together, we raised critical funds that will go directly toward accelerating research, and improving the lives of patients living with these challenging conditions.
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2024 Honorees & Special Guests
Meet the remarkable individuals whose achievements and contributions have made a significant impact in the rare kidney disease community, and mingle with esteemed guests who add prestige and insight. It’s an evening filled with recognition, inspiration, and networking opportunities you won’t want to miss.
Medical Professional of the Year Award
Eric Dube, Ph.D.
President & CEO, Travere Therapeutics
Eric Dube, Ph.D., is the president, chief executive officer and a director of Travere Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to identify, develop and deliver life-changing therapies to people living with rare disease. Prior to joining Travere, Dr. Dube served as president and head of North America at ViiV Healthcare and spent more than 18 years working in roles of increasing leadership at GlaxoSmithKline across the United States, Europe and Japan. He currently serves on the executive committee of the board of directors for the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), and the board of directors for Reneo Pharmaceuticals.
Alvin Levine Award
Jennifer Geisser
Executive Vice President, Communications, NBC Universal; NephCure Board Member and Patient Parent
Jennifer Geisser is the Executive Vice President of Unscripted Communications and Talent Relations at NBCUniversal, overseeing publicity, strategy, and talent relations for unscripted programming across NBC, Bravo, E!, Oxygen True Crime, USA Network, Universal Kids, and syndicated shows. Since joining NBCUniversal in 2011, she has led communications for Bravo, managing hit series like “The Real Housewives” and “Below Deck.” Jennifer also handles communications for NBC’s acclaimed unscripted series such as “The Voice,” “America’s Got Talent,” E! platforms, and the Emmy Award-winning “The Kelly Clarkson Show.”
Beyond her career, Jennifer has dedicated 20 years to serving on the board of NephCure, a commitment sparked by her son Owen’s diagnosis with Nephrotic Syndrome. She has actively contributed to NephCure’s fundraising initiatives, including the Countdown to a Cure gala, family walk-a-thons, and the All In for a Cure Charity Golf Outing. Jennifer has also secured high-profile auction items to advance the cause and passionately advocates for newly diagnosed patients and their families.
She is the mother of two sons, Parker, 26, a recent graduate of Fordham Law School and Owen, 21 who just graduated Magna Cum Laude from Beacon College. Between juggling being a mom and her busy career, her number one priority remains finding a cure for rare kidney disease.
Special Guest
Andy Cohen
Emmy Award-winning Host and Executive Producer of Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live
Andy Cohen is an Emmy Award-winning host, producer, and author best known as the host and executive producer of Emmy-Nominated “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen,” Bravo’s late night, interactive talk show. The series is the only live show in late night television and consistently makes headlines with bold interviews viewers don’t see anywhere else. Cohen serves as executive producer on over 11 properties across NBCUniversal. He also has two personally curated channels onSiriusXM “Radio Andy” and “Andy Cohen’s Kiki Lounge,” and his own book imprint, Andy Cohen Books. He has been a New York Times best-selling author five times and hosts CNN’s NYE Special with Anderson Cooper.
Countdown to a Cure 2024 Photo Gallery
Thank You to Our Sponsors for Their Incredible Support
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Bronze Partners
Auction Items
Meet the remarkable individuals whose achievements and contributions have made a significant impact in the rare kidney disease community, and mingle with esteemed guests who add prestige and insight. It’s an evening filled with recognition, inspiration, and networking opportunities you won’t want to miss.
Volunteer
Join us in making a difference at the Countdown to a Cure event! Your involvement will directly contribute to the success of this pivotal event, bringing us closer to a cure for kidney disease. Whether you’re greeting guests, assisting with logistics, or sharing the cause on social media, your efforts will have a lasting impact. Be a part of this inspiring journey to find a cure!
Advocate
NephCure is committed to advocating for policies that improve the lives of rare kidney disease patients and their families. Learn more about our advocacy efforts and policy priorities, including our support for the New Era Bill and other legislative initiatives aimed at advancing research and access to care. Join the NephCure Action Network and be a voice for change.
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