Arthritis Foundation Honors 2015 "Women On The Move"

Lori Epstein, Karen Ganzlin and Kathy Gingrich Lubbers to be recognized on March 12

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Arthritis Foundation

Mar 03, 2015, 01:15 ET

NEW YORK, March 3, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Arthritis Foundation is honoring three women of achievement as this year's  "Women on the Move" for their support of the organization's mission to raise awareness and find a cure for arthritis, a disease which affects one in five adults and 300,000 children. The 2015 Women on the Move honorees are:

  • Lori Epstein, JD, Vice President, Advanced Markets, Financial Planning and Special Needs Planning, MetLife Premier Client Group
  • Karen Ganzlin, Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer, TD Ameritrade
  • Kathy Gingrich Lubbers, Strategic Advisor, Leadership and Organizations, President and CEO, Lubbers Enterprises, Inc.

They will be recognized at a reception on Thursday, March 12, 6:30 p.m. at The Pierre in New York City. CNN Anchor Randi Kaye will serve as master of ceremonies. More than 250 guests representing business, healthcare and philanthropy will be in attendance.

Arthritis is a debilitating disease that destroys joints, bones and connective tissues. More than 50 million Americans (one in five) have some form of arthritis and two-thirds are under the age of 65. There are many different types of arthritis but the one thing they have in common is that the disease strikes women more than men.

"We are thrilled to be honoring these outstanding women who lead, inspire and break new ground in their professional, philanthropic, and individual pursuits," said Paula Mejia, Regional Director of the Arthritis Foundation New York Chapter. "Their commitment to raising awareness about women and arthritis and the resources to help prevent and manage the disease is helping us to change lives." 

For additional information, visit AFwomenonthemove.org or arthritis.org/new-york.

The Arthritis Foundation (www.arthritis.org) is the largest and most trusted nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing the needs and challenges of people living with arthritis. The Arthritis Foundation is focused on finding a cure and championing the fight against arthritis through vital information, advocacy, scientific research and community.

Contact: Luci de Haan, [email protected] 
(212) 984-8724

SOURCE Arthritis Foundation