Hope for Depression Research Foundation Honors Filmmaker David O. Russell
Wed Nov 12, 12:00 PM - Wed Nov 12, 2:00 PM

David O. Russell is a five-time Academy Award nominee who recently wrote and directed the critical and box office hits Silver Linings Playbook and co-wrote American Hustle. As an advocate for depression, Russell and actor Bradley Cooper supported legislation in Congress and met with Vice President Joe Biden to discuss parity for mental health in all health care. Founder and Chairman of HDRF Audrey Gruss, created the organization in 2006 in memory of her mother Hope who struggled with clinical depression. Gruss will present the HOPE Award to Russell for his commitment to helping others through advocacy and art.

For ticket purchase or more information, contact Alysse Vaccaro at (212) 676-3209 or av@hopefordepression.org or visit the site at http://www.hopefordepression.org/events. Every dollar raised goes directly to research.

Ticket Costs:

• Gold Ticket: $1000- Premier seating in front half of room
• Silver Ticket: $500
• Bronze Ticket: $250
• Junior Ticket: $125 (under 40)

Table Levels:

• FOUNDER at $50,000: Four tables (10 tickets): Premier seating in first two rows, recognition from podium and in slideshow, naming of a one-year research grant, permanent recognition as Founder in all HDRF print media.
• BENEFACTOR at $25,000: Two tables (10 tickets): Premier seating in first two rows, recognition from podium and in slideshow, co-naming of a one-year research grant.
• PATRON at $10,000: Two tables (10 tickets): Premier seating in first three rows.
• SUPPORTER at $5,000: One table (5 tickets): Select seating in front half of room.