All Entries Tagged With: "Gala Dinner 2009"
Her Majesty Queen Noor
Her Majesty Queen Noor is an international public servant and an outspoken voice on issues of world peace and justice, and PSR-LA is proud to honor her with the 2009 Healing the Planet Award. She plays an active role in promoting international exchange and understanding of Arab and Muslim culture and politics, Arab-Western relations, and [...]
Jose Quiroga, M.D.
PSR-LA is proud to honor Dr. Jose Quiroga with our 2009 Socially Responsible Medicine Award. He is a cardiologist, co-founder and director of medical services at the Program for Torture Victims (PTV), and serves as a vice-president of the International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims (IRCT). He also serves on the boards of PSR National [...]
Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas
PSR-LA is pleased to present Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas with the Founders Award for championing preventive policies to protect public health throughout California. As a state senator, Ridley-Thomas’ leadership was critical in helping PSR-LA pass legislation condemning medical professionals’ participation in torture. He has also authored legislation to help prevent childhood lead poisoning and advocates for [...]
Sandra Steingraber, Ph.D.
PSR-LA is proud to honor Sandra Steingraber with our 2009 Environmental Health Champion award. Ecologist, author, and cancer survivor, Sandra Steingraber, Ph.D. is an internationally recognized expert on the environmental links to cancer and human health. Steingraber’s highly acclaimed book, Living Downstream: An Ecologist Looks at Cancer and the Environment presents cancer as a human [...]
Heroes for Health—2009 Annual Gala Dinner
Please join us on June 7 at our 2009 annual gala dinner, honoring our heroes for health. Learn about our honorees, be inspired in your important role as an advocate, and support PSR-LA’s work towards a world free from nuclear threats and a safe, healthy environment for all communities. This year we are proud to [...]