Team HEAL Honors President Of Charles Drew University, Dr. David Carlisle

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Team HEAL honors the President of Charles Drew University as Humanitarian of the Year for his outstanding commitment to education and healthcare. He will be honored at the annual gala, "The Afternoon of Jazz", held at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, CA.

The Thirteenth Annual Afternoon of Jazz Fundraiser, held on Saturday, August 29, 2015 will honor Dr. David Carlisle and feature Master of Ceremonies, Chris Schauble, of KTLA 5 and Mistress of Ceremonies, Pat Prescott, OF 94.7 The WAVE.


Team HEAL is pleased to announce the date and honorees of its 2015 Afternoon of Jazz. On Saturday, August 29th, leaders from the sports, medical, and education sectors and notable members of local Los Angeles communities will unite at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel to honor Charles Drew University’s Dr. David Carlisle as Humanitarian of the Year. The afternoon will feature Master of Ceremonies, Chris Schauble of KTLA 5 and Mistress of Ceremonies, Pat Prescott of 94.7 The WAVE, who continue to champion Team HEAL’s initiatives. The Kerlan-Jobe Institute, Toyota, West LA College, Charles Drew University, CAM Foundation and the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center show their invaluable support as sponsors of the event. Team HEAL’s Afternoon of Jazz brings attention to the critical role that proper medical care plays as an integral resource for our youth athletics programs. Team HEAL will also present five student athletes who have shown excellence in academics and sports with scholarships. “I would like to one day become a donor and help students with their education the way Team HEAL has”, says Desmond Maxwell 2013 Team HEAL scholarship recipient. “I am motivated to one day make a positive difference in the lives of others. I want to be a role model and help inspire others to follow their dreams and never give up, just the way Team HEAL has inspired me.”


“We are thrilled and excited to honor Dr. Carlisle who is a champion for education and healthcare” says Barbara Shields, Executive Director of Team HEAL Foundation.


Team HEAL 2015 Afternoon Of Jazz Honoree:


Dr. David M. Carlisle is the President and CEO of Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU). He previously served as director of the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development. He was appointed in 2000 by then Gov. Gray Davis to that high-level role in the state’s Health and Human Services agency. Responsible for managing health-related programs, he directed an organization of more than 500 employees in seven key areas, and a $100 million annual budget. Dr. Carlisle holds a faculty appointment, in the College of Medicine, at CDU. Since 1992, he is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.


For more information about Team HEAL’s 2015 Afternoon of Jazz ticket sales and sponsorship opportunities, contact teamheal@att.net or 310-287-7203. You can also visit Team HEAL Foundation at http://www.teamheal.org/.


The Team HEAL Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides full-time Certified Athletic Trainers to under-served public high school athletics programs. Team HEAL aims to protect the health and future of student athletes by providing world-class medical care.


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