Harris – The Center for Discovery is proud to announce that Nelly Bly Arougheti, family member and TCFD Board Member, will be honored at the 25th Annual Evening of Discovery Gala. The annual event will take place on Tuesday, April 29, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City.

Nelly Bly Arougheti, a caregiver, advocate and author, currently serves as a board member for The Center for Discovery and as Co-Chair for its Board Development and Endowment Committee.  

This year’s event will feature cocktails, a formal dinner, entertainment, a silent auction, and dessert reception. For more information, visit: https://thecenterfordiscovery.org/event/gala2025/. 

“The Center has had an extraordinary impact on my family and me personally,” Bly Arougheti said. “To witness the improvements and standard of care it has brought to all those served has been especially moving.”

 This year’s gala will also include special tributes to Jimmie Ritchie and Elaine Corrington, Nelly’s late mother and Billy’s caregiver, respectively. Gayle King, renowned broadcast journalist, author, and co-host of CBS Mornings, will serve as the emcee, while actress and comedian Susie Essman, best known for her role on Curb Your Enthusiasm, will make special appearances throughout the night.

 “We are looking forward to honoring Nelly this year,” said Dr. Terry Hamlin, President and CEO of TCFD.  “For over three decades, she has been an extraordinary leader and advocate for The Center’s mission. As a member of the Board, as well as a family member, her unwavering support has been a cornerstone of our growth and success. She has made a profound impact on the lives of so many individuals served by The Center and has been instrumental in shaping the future of our organization.”