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2022 Albany Damien Center Hero Awards

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What We're All About

When: Thursday September 22nd, 2022
Where: The Century House located at 997 Loudon Rd, Latham, NY, 12110
The Hero Awards recognizes an individual or organization who has done extraordinary things to improve the lives of persons with HIV & AIDS in our local community and promote HIV awareness to stop the spread of HIV.
We would like to thank all of our returning 2021 supporters who like us have waited expectantly for the day where we could again gather to celebrate a Hero!
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Our 2022 Hero is Benita Zahn!

We are thrilled to be honoring Benita who through her continued focus on HIV/AIDS-related issues has been integral to keeping this public health pandemic at the forefront.
Among her many accomplishments, Benita spent more than 40 years as a health reporter and news anchor at WNYT in Albany, NY. She has won numerous accolades for her work including International Radio and Television Awards, a NY Emmy, a NYS Broadcaster Award, and the recognition of several health organizations.
All proceeds go to the Albany Damien Center to support our many life-saving programs.
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Honorary Committee
Gregory Anderson and William Tuthill
Brian and Mickie Baldwin
Sean Ball
Senator Neil Breslin
Barry Brown and Douglas Cohn
Kim Brown
Jeff and Kimberly Bryant
Mark and Marjie Burgasser
Kevin Burns
George Clifford
Kirk Cornwell
John Daniels
Sharon Couch DeBonis
Steven Derouville and Stephen Jankowski
Christopher Edwards
James Gaughan
Judith Disco and Barbara Goldstein
Colleen and John Faragon
Douglas G. Fish
James Gaughan
Perry Junjulas and Bishop Anthony Green
Daquetta Jones
Joseph Kerwin
John T. Maguire
Peter Manson and Peter Durfee
Lillian Moy
Alice Mazur
Hon. John T. McDonald III, RPh.
Lillian Moy
Jeffrey Nichols and Jeffrey McCain
Michael J. Meade
Daniel O'Connell
Leslie Phelan
Bobbi Palma
Frank and Christina Passarella
Bill Picotte
John Provost
Norman Rea
Archbishop Richard Roy and Brother Stephen Peterson
Duncan Savage and Stefan Swicker
Mayor Kathy Sheehan
Dr. Stephen Sipperly and Dominic Carrota
​Peg Stucky
Daniel Tietz and Brian Gulotta
Hon. Paul Tonko
Christian Trejos
Maryellen Usis
Marc and Carrie Weiss
Barbara Zaron
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The Albany Damien Center 
728 Madison Avenue
Albany, New York
​518-449-7119
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  • about us
    • Mission & Vision Statements
    • Our History
    • Board of Directors
    • Center Staff
    • Annual Reports
    • Contact Us & Location
    • We Support Black Lives Matter
    • In the Press
    • Newsletter
    • The Fire
    • The Vision
  • Member's Area
    • Info & Resources >
      • Menu
      • Monthly Member Event Calendar
      • What to Do when Diagnosed
      • Undetectable
    • Become a Member
  • Capital Region ETE
    • ETE Adult HIV Testing Sub-Committee >
      • HIV Resources & FAQ
  • Support Us
    • Corporate Partnerships
    • Communities of Faith
    • Recurring Donations
  • FUNdraising Events
    • Bowling for PAWS 2025
  • Get Involved
    • Join Mailing List
    • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Employment Training Center of Expertise
  • The NAMES Project
  • Behavioral Health/Family Support Services
  • Drop-In Living Room
  • Housing Program
  • Smart Meals
  • Employment Pathways
  • PAWS
  • Pharmacy Services
  • MPower!
  • Careers
  • DEI
  • In Memory/In Honor