Lena Dunham, Susan Sarandon to HOnored at Blossom Ball This April

The Endometriosis Foundation of America (EFA) will hold its Eighth Annual Blossom Ball on Tuesday, April 19th at 7:00 PM, at Pier Sixty, located at Chelsea Piers in New York City. Founders Padma Lakshmi, Emmy nominated host and producer of Bravo's "Top Chef," New York Times bestselling author with her newest book, Love, Loss, and What We Ate, entrepreneur and mom, and Tamer Seckin, MD, world-renowned laparoscopic surgeon and author of the new book, The Doctor Will See You Now: Recognizing and Treating Endometriosis, will host the event.

This year, the EFA will present two outstanding women with the Blossom Award, Lena Dunham and Susan Sarandon. Both endometriosis patients and supporters of the EFA, Dunham and Sarandon will be honored for their contributions to raising awareness for endometriosis, or associated women's health issues, and the advancement of women. The EFA strives to not only recognize health care professionals that are making a difference in women's lives, but also those outside of the medical and scientific community who inspire, advocate and help enact change.

"We are thrilled to honor two extraordinary women who are beacons of light and an inspiration to millions." said Padma Lakshmi, co-founder of the EFA. "Susan Sarandon and Lena Dunham have both been an outspoken force for women's health, specifically endometriosis. Their willingness to speak up about their own struggles has made a difference to so many, and their support to the EFA over the years, has been invaluable."

The expansive space at Pier Sixty, with breathtaking views of the Hudson River, will be transformed, setting the stage for a lively evening of mystery, glamour, dancing and celebrating. The gala begins with a cocktail reception, followed by an elegant seated dinner featuring a menu curated by Padma Lakshmi, and an after party featuring DJ Miles Robbins.

"We are here to encourage women to speak up and have a conversation with their doctors, and to encourage doctors to ask their patients the right questions. " says EFA Co-founder Tamer Seckin, MD.

This year's Honorary Committee includes: Aziz Ansari, Daniel Benedict, Andy Cohen, Tom Colicchio, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Justin Mikita, Eileen Guggenheim, Kristen Kish, Bridget Moynahan, Luca & Oluchi Orlandi, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Ujjwala Raut, Norman Reedus, Andrew Saffir, Joel Schumacher, Gail Simmons, and Mary Alice Stephenson.

The Endometriosis Foundation of America strives to increase disease recognition, provide advocacy, facilitate expert surgical training, and fund landmark endometriosis research. Engaged in a robust campaign to inform both the medical community and the public, the EFA places particular emphasis on the critical importance of early diagnosis and effective INTERVENTION while simultaneously providing education to the next generation of medical professionals and their patients.

ndividual dinner tickets start at $750 and tables begin at $10,000. Rosebud Tickets are also available at $125 for after party admission at 10 PM for cocktails and dancing. To reserve tables, make a tax-deductible donation to the EFA, or to get more information on the event please go online to www.endofound.org/blossomball. For more information on sponsorship opportunities or to reserve tickets call STAMP Event Management at (212) 219-0111 or visit blossomball@stampeventco.com.

In addition, from Sunday, April 17 - Tuesday, April 19, the EFA will host its Seventh Annual Medical Conference,"Endometriosis Surgery 2016: Pursuing Precision with Passion," at Lenox Hill Hospital and the Union Club in New York City, where Farr Nezhat, MD will be awarded the third annual Harry Reich Award for dedicating his life to gynecological care. Dr. Nezhat has developed a multitude of techniques and pioneered research and clinical treatment of cancer as it relates to endometriosis. To register, or for more details on the program, visithttp://www.endofound.org/medicalconference.

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