Many attended the Kickoff luncheon that Hope for Depression Research Foundation Founder, Audrey Gruss, hosted this past Friday for the Sixth Annual ‘Race of Hope’.
The luncheon was attended by Race of Hope committee members and guests including Arthur Dunnam and Roy Cohen, Jamee and Peter Gregory, Candace Hamm, Kim Heirston, Natasha Jeffries, Anne Nordeman, Hilary Geary Ross, Scott Snyder, and more.
During the event Audrey announced that iconic journalist Katie Couric would be attending as the Celebrity Grand Marshal for the Race of Hope, which takes place on August 8th.
“We’re thrilled to be able to gather in person again for this special day, especially with Katie Couric, whose warm smile is known across the world,” said Gruss. “Humans are wired to need warm social interaction. The isolation of the pandemic has taken a large toll on the nation’s mental health.”
The 5K Race of Hope is a high-spirited, family-friendly event that will take place at 8:30 AM on Sunday, August 8 around Lake Agawam in Southampton. All race participants will receive a lightweight running vest, short sleeve shirt, race hat and huge finisher medal. One hundred percent of proceeds from the race will fund groundbreaking research into the root causes of depression in the brain and new and better treatments.
To sign up or learn more, please visit https://www.raceofhopeseries.com/