Thank you for joining us for the 2026 Autumn Benefit, which proudly supports the innovative, academic, and humanitarian work of HSS faculty and staff through the HSS Surgeon-in-Chief Grants Program. Together, we raised over $1 million strengthening the key pillars of excellence— training, research, education, and academic programming at HSS—for the ultimate benefit of patients worldwide.

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2026 HONOREES

HSS Impact
Award

MICHAEL L. PARKS, MD, FAAOS
Hip and Knee Replacement Surgeon

HSS Research
Excellence Award

ROBERT F. SPIERA, MD
Rheumatologist and Director, Scleroderma, Vasculitis, & Myositis Center

Special Guest

Amanda Peet
Actress, Writer, and Producer

ABOUT THE AWARDS

HSS Impact Award

Presented to Michael L. Parks, MD, FAAOS, in recognition of his exemplary commitment to the HSS mission and leadership as an ambassador, advancing both the organization and the field. An orthopedic surgeon specializing in minimally invasive hip and knee replacement, he has achieved exceptional patient outcomes and advanced research in perioperative care and access, addressing disparities in underserved communities. In 2027, he will become President of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, reflecting his leadership in advancing standards of care.

HSS Research Excellence Award

Presented to Robert F. Spiera, MD, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the treatment and study of complex rheumatic diseases. As Director of the Scleroderma, Vasculitis, and Myositis Center at HSS, he has significantly expanded patient access to emerging therapies. Through his research leadership, he has advanced the development of targeted therapies that are transforming patient care and improving outcomes while reducing dependence on traditional steroid treatments.

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Thank You to Our Generous Supporters

PLATINUM

Comcast NBCUniversal
Susan and Christopher Dunleavy
Lois and Bryan T. Kelly, MD, MBA
Amanda and Tom Lister

GOLD

Barbara and Todd J. Albert, MD
Jay and Patty Baker
East River Medical Anesthesiology, PC & the Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Management
East River Spine
New York Football Giants
Susan and Douglas E. Padgett, MD
Valerie and Jeff Wilpon

SILVER

Anca D. Askanase, MD, MPH
Emily Ast, Esq. and Michael Ast, MD
Ulrike and Friedrich Boettner, MD
Lisa Bostrom, Esq. and Mathias Bostrom, MD
Margot and Mark Bowen, MD
Lynette Buck and Sheeraz Qureshi, MD, MBA
Mary Cassai, MPA, RN
The Cowher Foundation
Megan and Lawrence Gulotta, MD
Connie Anne Harris
Charissa and Russel Huang, MD
Dorothy V. Kelly
Sandra L. Kozlowski and Eduard Reiter
Laurie and Pierre Lapeyre
Kathy and Richard Leventhal
Michael L. Parks, MD, FAAOS
The Physiatry Department
Hollis Potter, MD
Alana Serota, MD and David Mayman, MD
Dawn and Robert F. Spiera, MD
Ari and Jody Storch
Karen Su, MD and Edwin Su, MD
Penny and Larry Turtel

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