Atlanta 06/01/09: Following the debut presentation of its APOLLO Award to Dr. Sanjay Gupta, the Men’s Health & Wellness Center, an Atlanta-based nonprofit, is pleased to announce that radio personality Herman Cain has been selected as its 2009 honoree.
Designed to honor exemplary leadership in men’s health issues, the APOLLO Award will be presented at MOMENTUM 2009: A Men’s Health Gala. The annual fundraiser, slated for September 26, 2009 at the Atlanta History Center, brings together healthcare leaders and supporters of the mission of the Men’s Health & Wellness Center.
Herman Cain is the Host of “The Herman Cain Show”, airing Monday – Friday, 7pm – 10pm EST on News/Talk 750 WSB - Atlanta. He is also CEO and President of THE New Voice, Inc., a business and leadership consulting firm. Cain is the former Chairman of Godfather’s Pizza, Inc. and has served on numerous boards of directors, including serving as the former Chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. He holds eight honorary doctorate degrees and has authored four books. A native of Atlanta, Cain and his wife have been married for 40 years and have two adult children.
Information about sponsorship opportunities and individual tickets for MOMENTUM is available at www.menshealthga.org or by calling 678.843.5670.
About the Men’s Health & Wellness Center
The Men’s Health & Wellness Center, opened in 2007, provides men with education and support for lifestyle changes to prevent disease and improve the quality of life.
With initial funding from Saint Joseph’s Mercy Foundation, Nikhil L. Shah, DO, M.P.H. founded, and serves as President of, the Men’s Health & Wellness Center. An independent nonprofit organization, the Center offers comprehensive, coordinated programs and services to help men remain healthy and active in their personal, professional and private lives. The Center also provides extensive online resources including articles on a variety of topics authored by members of their Medical Advisory Board, podcasts and interactive forums. It publishes a quarterly newsletter and hosts several community outreach events.
“We have brought together professionals from the health care community – the best of the best,” says Dr. Shah. “We are proud to offer men a truly comprehensive resource for healthy living and well being as they age.”
For More Information
Questions and inquiries about the Men’s Health & Wellness Center, the APOLLO Award, and MOMENTUM 2009 may be directed to Renee Sevy, LMSW, Executive Director of the Men’s Health and Wellness Center. She may be reached at 678.843.5670 or rsevy@menshealthga.org.
