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— 2019 ANNUAL GALA — THE LYMPHOMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION gives its sincerest thanks to its Board Members Emeritus for their service to our organization and their contributions to the greater lymphoma community.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 THE PLAZA HOTEL • NEW YORK CITY dear friends, We welcome you to the Lymphoma Research Foundation’s By being part of this year’s Gala, you have made a direct (LRF) 2019 Annual Gala – an evening to celebrate this impact on the life of somebody touched by lymphoma. year’s honorees and all that we have accomplished together Your contributions will allow LRF to invest in innovative in support of the Foundation’s mission to eradicate research and the next generation of lymphoma scientists. lymphoma and serve those touched by this disease. The legacy and lasting impact of this evening’s event will touch patients, caregivers, physicians and the entire medical Tonight, we are delighted to recognize two pioneers community in ways beyond measure. in lymphoma research and advocates for patients. Anas Younes, MD will receive LRF’s Distinguished We thank you for your support of the Foundation and our Leadership Award for his many contributions to lymphoma shared mission. clinical trials, the development of novel treatments for people with lymphoma, and his commitment to patients Sincerely, through a relentless search for a cure. The Foundation will present its Corporate Leadership Award to Genentech, a pioneering biotechnology company whose commitment to the development of innovative therapies to treat cancer is rivaled only by its passion to serve patients whose lives have been impacted by a cancer diagnosis. Michael Werner Meghan Gutierrez Chair, Board of Directors Chief Executive Offi cer Lymphoma Research Lymphoma Research Foundation Foundation WELCOME STORY OF HOPE Michael Werner Katie Palay Chair, LRF Board of Directors Hodgkin Lymphoma Survivor & Advocate Meghan Gutierrez DISTINGUISHED LEADERSHIP AWARD Chief Executive Officer, LRF Anas Younes, MD CORPORATE LEADERSHIP AWARD Special Advisor to the Chairman of Medicine for Research Steven Greenberg Chair, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Genentech Presented by Presented by Andrew D. Zelentez, MD, PhD Meghan Gutierrez Chair, LRF Scientific Advisory Board Chief Executive Officer, LRF Member, LRF Board of Directors Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center LIVE AUCTION Christy Williams Coombs RAISE IT FOR LYMPHOMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION Vice President Director, Corporate Art Services Sotheby’s | Museum, Private and CLOSING Corporate Art Services

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— 2019 ANNUAL GALA — DISTINGUISHED LEADERSHIP AWARD

ANAS YOUNES, MD Dr. Younes has published more than 250 papers and has Dr. Younes joined Memorial Sloan served as the principal investigator of more than 60 clinical Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) trials. He is the principal investigator of a National Cancer in 2013 and served as the Chief of Institute–funded Specialized Program of Research Excellence the Lymphoma Service from 2013 to (SPORE) in lymphoma. This collaborative research program 2019. Currently, he serves as a Special brings together researchers from MSK, Weill Cornell Medicine Advisor to the Chairman of Medicine and Columbia University. The SPORE focuses on developing for Research. Before coming to MSK, novel treatment strategies for people with lymphoma. He is he worked at MD Anderson Cancer Center for 20 years, as also leading a Specialized Center of Research collaborative he led the lymphoma clinical and translational research for grant funded by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. For almost a decade. this, he is focused on the development of immune therapy for lymphoma and CAR T-cell therapy. In addition to caring for patients at MSKCC, he directs laboratory research focused on translating scientific discoveries In 2009, Dr. Younes joined the Lymphoma Research into new treatment strategies for lymphoma. He has served as Foundation’s Scientific Advisory Board and during his tenure the principal investigator for numerous clinical trials. He led served on the Grant Oversight Committee. He was also the efforts to develop the first targeted drug approved by the U.S. Grand Marshal of the 2018 New York City Lymphoma Walk Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of Hodgkin and this year was a member of the International Marginal lymphoma, brentuximab vedotin (Adcetris®), and, most Zone Lymphoma Scientific Workshop Steering Committee. recently, the first immune checkpoint inhibitor approved for lymphoma, nivolumab (Opdivo®). CORPORATE LEADERSHIP AWARD

GENENTECH Founded more than 40 years ago, Genentech is a leading biotechnology company that discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes medicines to treat patients with serious and life-threatening medical conditions. The company, a member of the Roche Group, has headquarters in South San Francisco, California. For additional information about the company, please visit www.gene.com. THANK YOU LIVE AUCTIONEER TO OUR BENEFIT COMMITTEE

CHRISTY WILLIAMS COOMBS Ashley Ames, PA John A. Nelson Christy Coombs joined Sotheby’s in August of 2005 as a member of the Sotheby’s Press Connie Lee Batlevi, Katie & Dan Palay Offi ce, where she liaised with external media MD, PhD Debbie & Steve Prince and assisted with press releases and corporate Joseph R. Bertino, MD affairs. Mrs. Coombs has since worked in Stephanie & Steven Old Master Paintings (2006-2010). She has Stacey & Eric Cohen E. Rosen been in her current role in Museum and Corporate Art Services since August of 2010. Joyce & Morton Sheri & Jimmy Rosenfeld She too also works with private clients and advisors, managing Coleman, MD relationships with over 100 private collectors, museums and Susan & Jeffrey Sussman corporations to facilitate deaccessions, acquisitions, valuations and Gladys & Errol Cook cultivation events. She has participated in auctions such as The Studio Nikki Vianna Debbie & Kevin Fennessey Museum in Harlem Benefi t Auction, sales from the Baltimore Museum Florence & Bob Werner of Art, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, the Detroit Institute of Barbara & Jerry Freundlich Arts, The Museum of Modern Art museum sales and the Neuberger Laura & Michael Werner Berman, General Mills, Bank of America and UBS corporate Lynn & Mike Froy collection sales. Ms. Williams received a BA in English and art history Andrea & Bruce Yablon from the University of Virginia. Maria Antonella She became a licensed and bonded auctioneer in December of 2016 Juilland-Younes and has conducted numerous Sotheby’s sales and benefi t auctions for Bank of America, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Girl Rising, Leah & John P. Project Sunshine, the Japan Society, the Queens Museum, the Norman Leonard, MD Rockwell Museum and other nonprofi t organizations. In 2018, she raised over $1.5M benefi ting various institutions and organizations and the communities they serve. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Michael Werner Morton Coleman, MD Kim Metcalf MEMBERS EMERITUS Chair Chair, Medical Landenberg, PA Chicago, IL Affiliates Board Joseph R. Bertino, MD New York, NY John A. Nelson Scientific Advisory Board Kevin Fennessey Westport, CT Past Chair Vice Chair Tom Condon New Brunswick, NJ Naples, FL Santa Barbara, CA Sheri Rosenfeld New York, NY Errol M. Cook Steven J. Prince Michael Froy Robert Werner Past Chair Treasurer and Past Chair Chicago, IL Boca Raton, FL Purchase, NY Aventura, FL Thomas E. Goldstone Barbara Freundlich Leigh Olson New York, NY Bruce Yablon Chappaqua, NY Founder Secretary New York, NY Miami Beach, FL Keith Hoogland Glenview, IL Andrew D. Zelenetz, MD, PhD Jerry Freundlich Michael Akinyele Founder and Past Chair Upper Marlboro, MD John P. Leonard, MD Chair, Scientific Past Chair, Scientific Advisory Board New York, NY Eric Cohen Advisory Board New York, NY Donna Reinbolt Chicago, IL New York, NY Past Vice Chair Houston, TX Bob McAuley Charlottesville, VA SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY BOARD

The Lymphoma Research Foundation’s volunteer Scientific Advisory Board, comprised of 45 world-renowned lymphoma experts, guides the Foundation’s research activities, seeking out the most innovative and promising lymphoma research projects for support.

2019-2020 MEMBERSHIP

Andrew D. Zelentez, MD, PhD Catherine Bollard, MD, MBChB Sandeep Dave, MD, MS Chair George Washington University Duke University Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Children’s National Medical Center Kieron M. Dunleavy, MD Sonali M. Smith James Cerhand, MD, PhD George Washington University Chair-Elect Mayo Clinic GW Cancer Center The University of Chicago Ethel Cesarman, MD, PhD Kojo S.J. Elenitoba-Johnson, MD Ranjana Advani, MD NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital University of Pennsylvania Stanford University School of Medicine Weill Cornell Medicine Perelman School of Medicine Ash A. Alizadeh, MD, PhD Bruce D. Cheson, MD, FACP, Andrew M. Evens, DO, MSc Stanford University School of Medicine FAAAS, FASCO Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey Past Chair, 2010-2012 Stephen Ansell, MD, PhD Georgetown University Hospital Christopher R. Flowers, MD, MS Mayo Clinic, Rochester Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University Nancy Bartlett, MD Morton Coleman, MD Washington University Medical School Chair, Medical Affiliates Board Jonathan W. Friedberg, MD, MMSc NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital University of Rochester Kristie A. Blum, MD James P. Wilmot Cancer Institute Winship Cancer Institute Weill Cornell Medicine of Emory University Leo I. Gordon, MD, FACP Brian K. Link, MD Kanti R. Rai, MD, BS Hans-Guido Wendel, MD Past Chair, 2015-2017 University of Iowa Hofstra Northwell Memorial Sloan Kettering Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive School of Medicine Cancer Center Izidore S. Lossos, MD Cancer Center of Michael E. Williams, MD, ScM Northwestern University University of Miami Health Kerry Savage, MD System, Sylvester British Columbia Cancer University of Virginia Steven M. Horwitz, MD Comprehensive Cancer Center Cancer Center Memorial Sloan Kettering Laurie Sehn, MD, MPH Cancer Center Peter Martin, MD British Columbia Cancer MEMBERS EMERITUS Weill Cornell Medicine Margaret Shipp, MD Joseph R. Bertino, MD Eric D. Hsi, MD Ari Melnick, MD Harvard Medical School Founding Chair Cleveland Clinic NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Weill Cornell Medicine Brad S. Kahl, MD Eduardo M. Sotomayor, MD Medical School, Rutgers Washington University Lindsay M. Morton, PhD George Washington University Cancer Institute of New Jersey School of Medicine National Cancer Institute GW Cancer Center Charles Coltman, MD Kara Kelly, MD Owen O’Connor, MD, PhD Christian Steidl, MD San Antonio Cancer Institute Roswell Park Comprehensive Columbia University British Columbia Cancer Saul Rosenberg, MD Cancer Center, University Medical Center at Buffalo Jacobs John M. Timmerman, MD Stanford University School of Medicine Laura Pasqualucci, MD University of California, School of Medicine Columbia University Los Angeles, Jonsson Ann S. LaCasce, MD Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center Harvard Medical School Comprehensive Cancer Center Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Sven de Vos, MD, PhD Barbara Pro, MD University of California, John P. Leonard, MD Robert H. Lurie Los Angeles, Jonsson Past Chair, 2012-2015 Comprehensive Cancer Center Comprehensive Cancer Center NewYork-Presbyterian of Northwestern University Hospital, Weill Cornell Medicine thank youto our sponsors

PRESENTING SPONSOR PLATINUM SPONSOR

Congratulations to Dr. Anas Younes on receiving the Distinguished Leadership Award. GOLD SPONSOR GOLD SPONSOR

WITH GRATITUDE TO LRF

for the vision of its founders, the efforts of its boards, and its ongoing support for lymphoma patients and physicians.

Susan & Jeffrey Sussman SILVER SPONSOR

ABBVIE IS PROUD TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE LYMPHOMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION. SILVER SPONSOR

Best wishes to the LYMPHOMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION.

Barrie & Glen Kassan Alayna, Vincent, Jordan, Samuel & Mikah Zayas Erica, Michael, Dexter & Hudson Moscarello SILVER SPONSOR

THE NELSON FAMILY is proud to support the efforts of the Lymphoma Research Foundation.

Congratulations to this evening’s honorees: Anas Younes, MD & Genentech

John A. Nelson & Family SILVER SPONSOR

Our thanks TO THE LRF STAFF, THE SAB AND THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY

for their efforts and successes in advancing lymphoma treatments and supporting the lymphoma community.

Debbie & Steve Prince BRONZE SPONSOR BRONZE SPONSOR

WE OFFER A SINCERE thank you to all our family, friends and LRF staff for their continued support of this important cause.

Gladys & Errol Cook BRONZE SPONSOR

“if you want to touch the past, touch a rock. if you want to touch the present, touch a flower. if you want to touch the future, touch a life.”

Thank you, Dr. Younes and Genentech, for all the lives you have touched!

Jerry & Barbara Freundlich BRONZE SPONSOR

We proudly support the Lymphoma Research Foundation, congratulate tonight’s honorees and thank them and the LRF staff for making a difference in the lives of those touched by lymphoma.

Lynn & Mike Froy BRONZE SPONSOR

The Johnson Foundation is proud to honor the Genius

AND THE Compassion of Dr. Anas Younes. BRONZE SPONSOR BRONZE SPONSOR

THIS ACTIVITY IS SUPPORTED BY

Pharmacyclics, an AbbVie Company and Janssen Biotech, Inc. BRONZE SPONSOR BRONZE SPONSOR

The Werner Family SALUTES the Lymphoma Research Foundation for spearheading groundbreaking research and improving the lives of patients everywhere.

Congratulations to Anas Younes, MD & Genentech on a most deserved honor. PREMIUM SPONSOR

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CONTINUE YOUR great work! Jill & Mark PREMIUM SPONSOR

To Dr. Anas Younes, Congratulations on this richly deserved honor, and many thanks for your service to LRF.

IN MEMORIAM JOHN BALAN

Dr. Morton Coleman & Dr. Mark Pasmantier PREMIUM SPONSOR

IN HONOR OF BARBARA & JERRY FREUNDLICH

FOUNDERS OF THE LYMPHOMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, FOR ALL THEY HAVE DONE AND CONTINUE TO DO FOR THE LYMPHOMA COMMUNITY.

Leigh & Cory Olson PREMIUM SPONSOR

We are proud to support the efforts of the Lymphoma Research Foundation and offer our congratulations to tonight’s honorees.

Stephanie & Steven Rosen FOUNDATION MEDICINE

is proud to support the efforts of the Lymphoma Research Foundation. ASSOCIATE SPONSOR ASSOCIATE SPONSOR

IN HONOR OF DR. LEONARD In recognition of

the incredible work of the staff and Board WE ARE FOREVER GRATEFUL in the endless pursuit of hope by the TO YOU AND YOUR STAFF FOR Lymphoma Research Foundation. ALL YOUR WORK IN THE FIGHT AGAINST LYMPHOMA.

Gary & Lori Gertzog Michelle Boger & Kyle Haines ASSOCIATE SPONSOR ASSOCIATE SPONSOR

Novartis Oncology

Congratulations to this year’s honorees

AND Novartis Oncology proudly joins Lymphoma Research best wishes Foundation in celebrating the to Gladys & Errol Cook! 2019 Lymphoma Research Foundation’s Annual Gala Nora & Mel Masuda Your dedication to helping patients with lymphoma is applauded. Connecting with patients as individuals with unique needs helps us transform the way people live with cancer. This connection energizes us to accelerate the development of medicines with potential for greater patient benefit.

WE CONGRATULATE Gladys & Errol Congratulations for all their efforts on behalf to Meg and her team at LRF of the Foundation. and the Scientific Advisory Board whose efforts help so many. Beverly & Ed Robbins

Andrea & Bruce Yablon THANKS TO ALL THE IN LOVING MEMORY OF WONDERFUL DOCTORS AND NURSES Michael Ditzian. WE ARE PROUD TO CARRY ON HIS at Weill Cornell Medicine and

COMMITMENT OF SUPPORT FOR THE New York-Presbyterian Hospital

LYMPHOMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION and especially Dr. John Leonard, Orel Agami and Amelyn Rodriguez, IN ITS MISSION TO FIND A CURE. for giving me my life back. Congratulations to the 2019 Honorees. Bennett M. Epstein

The Ditzian Family TO SUSAN & JEFF In honor of with thanks GLADYS & ERROL COOK for their friendship and dedication for their continued support to lymphoma research. of a cause so important to us.

Sande & Harris Hollin From Lynn & Jules GLADYS & ERROL COOK SHERI & JIMMY ROSENFELD Thanks for all “try to be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud.” we applaud Maya Angelou you do! YOUR ONGOING Thank you to Nana and Papa WORK ON BEHALF and LRF for being so Merle & Peter Hirschmann OF LRF! many people’s rainbows!

Mindy & Don Zakarin Love, The Bayer & Hebron families IN MEMORY OF Robert Fischer A DEVOTED CHAMPION OF LRF.

From his loving family, Arlene Stephen, Heather, Sophia Luna, Maxwell Elizabeth, Peter, Alexander, Charlotte, Juliette WITH GRATITUDE TO GENENTECH For their longstanding support of the Lymphoma Research Foundation and their continued commitment to people with lymphoma and CLL.

On behalf of the hundreds of thousands of patients served by Foundation programs each year.