LAI in the Community

2008 Women On the World Alzheimer’s and Autism Research Donations:

Leading Authorities hosted the 5th annual Women on the World symposium at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on April 2, 2008. In appreciation of moderator Meryl Comer’s participation in the event and in recognition of her continued dedication to Alzheimer’s research, Leading Authorities contributed $10,000 to help fund the National Alzheimer’s Association’s research efforts. Leading Authorities also presented bestselling author and Holocaust survivor Gerda Weissmann Klein, with a donation for the Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center a nonprofit, community-based organization in Phoenix, Arizona, dedicated to research, education and resources for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families.

Catalogue for Philanthropy promotional video:

Leading Authorities is a proud sponsor of the Catalogue for Philanthropy. In efforts to help raise awareness and promote a philanthropic dialogue, Leading Authorities' production house created a promotional video for the organization. The video will be used to tell the organization’s story and stimulate corporate sponsorship throughout the DC community.

Bright Beginnings:

In the spirit of the holiday season, Leading Authorities made a donation to the Bright Beginnings child development center in Washington, DC. For several years, the Leading Authorities staff has contributed time and energy to this organization and has decided to make a bigger impact. Leading Authorities was able to purchase new clothes, books, and a hearty holiday meal for more than 100 homeless infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Click here to see photos from the Bright Beginnings holiday party.

Light the Night Walk:

For many years Leading Authorities has been an active participant in The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light the Night Walk. Over the last six years, Leading Authorities has raised thousands of dollars in support of the organization’s mission to find therapies and cures for leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma.