High Swartz LLP proudly sponsored the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR) 25th Anniversary Awards Gala, held at the historic Union League Club of Chicago. The event celebrated 25 years of innovation, collaboration, and progress in the global fight against sarcoidosis.
High Swartz Managing Partner and FSR Board Secretary Joel D. Rosen attended the gala on behalf of the firm, joining patients, families, clinicians, researchers, and supporters who have helped FSR advance its mission to improve care and discover a cure for sarcoidosis.
“We are honored to support FSR and its extraordinary work empowering the sarcoidosis community,” said Joel. “The progress achieved over the past 25 years is a testament to the collaboration between patients, advocates, medical professionals, and organizations committed to improving lives.”
The evening spotlighted FSR’s achievements, including advocacy efforts that recently helped secure federal clarification extending Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) protections to clinical trial participants. This policy advancement ensures that individuals contributing to life-saving research are protected from losing their jobs, a milestone underscored by FSR President and CEO Mary McGowan, who discussed the effort in her Letter to the Editor in the Chicago Sun-Times.
Among the evening’s honorees was the Netflix production “No Good Deed,” recipient of the FSR Innovative Media Impact Award. The show was recognized for raising national awareness about sarcoidosis through its moving portrayal of a family’s emotional journey with the disease. Liz Feldman, showrunner and executive producer, accepted the award on behalf of the creative team.
As the Foundation looks ahead to the next quarter century, FSR continues to unite scientists, advocates, and supporters in pursuit of better treatments and ultimately, a cure for sarcoidosis. High Swartz LLP is proud to stand alongside FSR in that mission.
About the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR)
The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research is the leading international nonprofit organization dedicated to finding a cure for sarcoidosis and improving care for those living with the disease. Since 2000, FSR has fostered research, advocacy, and education to enhance understanding and treatment of this rare inflammatory condition.
photo credit: Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research