FSR's 25th Anniversary Awards Gala

Date:

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Location:

Union League Club of Chicago
65 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60604

About This Event

FSR's 25th Anniversary Awards Gala brings together members of the sarcoidosis community to celebrate clinicians, researchers, and advocates from around the globe leading the charge to advance sarcoidosis research and carve the path towards better treatments and a cure.

Dress code is cocktail attire.

Agenda

5:30pm CST - Cocktail Reception

6:30pm CST - Dinner/Awards/Program

9:00pm CST - Evening concludes

Registration is now closed.

If you are not able to attend, please consider donating to FSR to honor 25 years of progress and to propel us towards a brighter future for all impacted by sarcoidosis.

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FSR 25th Anniversary Gala Awardees

FSR Award for Distinguished Leadership in Sarcoidosis Research

Elliott Crouser, MD

Dr. Elliott Crouser is a distinguished pulmonologist and critical care specialist at Ohio State University. He currently serves as a Professor of Medicine with tenure at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Dr. Crouser received his medical degree from the University of Toledo College of Medicine. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Ohio State University Hospital, followed by a fellowship in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine. With over 28 years of experience, Dr. Crouser has developed extensive expertise in critical care medicine and pulmonary diseases, with a particular focus on sarcoidosis. Dr. Crouser held several prestigious positions, including: President of the Americas Association of Sarcoidosis and Other Granulomatous Disorders (AASOG) from 2018 to 2020; Chair of the American Thoracic Society Official Clinical Practice Guidelines for Sarcoidosis from 2017 to 2020; and Chair of the Internal Medicine Section (>4000 members) for the Society of Critical Care Medicine from 2019 to 2021.

FSR Congressional Award for Transformative Action through Public Service

Congressman Danny K. Davis (IL-7)

Congressman Danny K. Davis has represented Illinois’ 7th Congressional District since 1996 and has consistently been re-elected by wide margins. In the 118th Congress, he serves on the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, including the Health Subcommittee, and is the Ranking Member of the Worker and Family Support Subcommittee. He is active in numerous caucuses, including the Congressional Black Caucus and as Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Re-entry. Known for his accessible and constituent-focused approach, Davis hosts weekly media programs, maintains regular district office hours, and organizes advisory task forces on key policy issues. A longtime advocate for civil rights, social justice, healthcare, education, and criminal justice reform, Davis is committed to protecting democracy, social security, and advancing equity. Before Congress, he served on the Cook County Board and Chicago City Council, and worked as an educator, health administrator, and civil rights advocate. He holds multiple honorary doctorates and has been recognized nationally and internationally for his leadership. Born in Arkansas in 1941, he has lived on
Chicago’s West Side since 1961.

FSR Sarcoidosis Corporate Collaborator Award

Walgreens

Walgreens is included in the U.S. Retail Pharmacy and U.S. Healthcare segments of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), an integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail leader with a 170-year heritage of caring for communities. WBA’s purpose is to create more joyful lives through better health. Operating nearly 9,000 retail locations across America, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Walgreens is proud to be a neighborhood health destination serving nearly 10 million customers each day. Walgreens pharmacists play a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system by providing a wide range of pharmacy and healthcare services, including those that drive equitable access to care for the nation’s medically underserved populations. To best meet the needs of customers and patients, Walgreens offers a true omnichannel experience, with fully integrated physical and digital platforms supported by the latest technology to deliver high-quality products.

FSR Innovative Media Impact Award

No Good Deed

The creators of Netflix show No Good Deed are being honored for spotlighting the emotional journey of a family affected by sarcoidosis, sparking national awareness and conversation. The series spotlight generated increased public interest by highlighting the challenges in receiving an accurate sarcoidosis diagnosis and highlighting the fears and anxiety that comes with the complex and unpredictable disease. This award will be accepted on behalf of No Good Deed by Liz Feldman, Showrunner and Executive Producer.

Gala Emcee

Jeryl Prescott Gallien

Actress and Sarcoidosis Advocate

Jeryl is a celebrated actress with roles in Star Wars: Ahsoka (Disney+), The Walking Dead, All the Queen’s Men, Swamp Thing, and Resort to Love. She is also a passionate FSR advocate in the sarcoidosis community, having lent her voice to FSR’s Ignore No More campaign to raise awareness and spark action.