INVISIBLE DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION 

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News: The Invisible Disabilities Association’s signature fundraiser, See the Invisible, is once again going to be an online event that is livestreamed worldwide. 

The Oct. 25 event begins at 5 p.m. Mountain time and can be accessed by visiting www.seetheinvisible.live. 

IDA’s executive director, Jess Stainbrook, is the producer/director and Biff Gore, who appeared on Season 6 of The Voice, is the host. Gore, known as the “Ambassador of Soul,” also will perform. 

A highlight of the evening is the presentation of awards to those who’ve impacted the well-being of individuals with invisible disabilities. The recipients are: 

• The Legacy Award: LaFawn Biddle, whose longstanding support of IDA has enabled the organization to make considerable strides for those it serves 

• The But You LOOK Good Award: Nicole Pedra, a model, actress and advocate who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis when she was 10 

• The Neuro Invisible Award: Connor DeWolfe, an actor and online content creator who shares valuable insights into what it is like to live with an invisible disability 

• The Invisible No More Perseverance Award: Dentist Alexander “Sandy” Halperin, co-author of “Becoming an Activated Patient,” who was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease in 2010  

• The Healthy Humor IDEAS Award: Robin Phoenix Johnson, a certified humor professional, combat veteran and a Veteran Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University whose organization, HEAL*ARIOUS, develops therapeutic humor programs and workshops 

• The Impact Award: Dr. Daniel C. Potts, a neurologist and author who has made a significant, positive impact on people living with invisible disabilities, particularly those living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias 

• The Healthy Living IDEAS Award: Dr. Felix Liao, a leading airway-centered mouth doctor and inventor of the Start Thriving device 

• The Innovation Award: Uniper, developer of a platform accessible by TV, tablet and mobile device that offers live and interactive programs that help improve emotional well-being and reduce the impact of loneliness for those with invisible disabilities. 

About the organization: The Invisible Disabilities Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization formed to change the way the world sees disabilities. That is, to build awareness that while not all illnesses or pain are visible, they are real.  

Website: invisibledisabilities.org 

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