Verma Named Host Of BFOA Gala
• The Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA), the charity that provides financial aid to broadcasters in critical need from illness or disaster, announced Natasha Verma, co-anchor of The 5 O’Clock News, 6 O’Clock News, and 10 O’Clock News on WNYW (FOX 5)/New York as the host of this year’s BFOA Gala and Fundraiser, Monday, March 9, at New York’s swanky Plaza Hotel.
“Verma brings a vibrancy and excitement to our evening,” stated Tim McCarthy, President of the Broadcasters Foundation. “The Annual Gala is our biggest fundraiser, and the money is needed more than ever. The number of requests for aid goes up every year. That means more broadcasters than ever before are aware of our mission and we must answer their cry for help.”
“I’m happy to host this major fundraising event for the only charity that helps so many in our business,” said Verma, a cancer survivor who understands first-hand the difficulties — physical, mental, and financial — that can add to the struggle of fighting off a debilitating disease. “Anyone can be impacted by a life-altering disease or disaster, and the Broadcasters Foundation must always be there to help,” she said.
As previously announced, this year’s BFOA Gala will also honor VERSANT CEO Mark Lazarus with the Golden Mic Award, “Judge Judy“ Sheindlin with the Edward F. McLaughlin Lifetime Achievement Award, Stephen A. Smith with the inaugural Broadcast Personality of the Year Award, and Ernest A. Liebre with the Philip J. Lombardo Spirit Award.
You may purchase tickets to the Broadcasters Foundation Gala HERE.
