The Pheo Para Alliance Presents Nick Colucci With The Leadership Award At Its 2014 Gala

NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Publicis Healthcare Communications Group (PHCG) is proud to announce that its CEO Nick Colucci has been recognized with the 2014 Pheo Para Leadership Award by the Pheo Para Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness of rare adrenal neuroendocrine diseases. The Leadership Award, given only one other time to Fred Hassan, former CEO of Schering-Plough, recognizes an individual who provides exceptional counsel and financial support for the Alliance.

Nick has served the Pheo Para Alliance as co-chair of its annual gala for the past six years, and has mobilized the PHCG network to lend in-kind services to support the Alliance. Colucci was presented with the award at the 2014 Pheo Para Alliance "Spreading the Word" Gala held in Parsippany, New Jersey.

"The Alliance is thrilled to present the second Pheo Para Leadership Award to Nick in recognition of his years of dedication and service," said Tim Rothwell, Alliance leader, and former Chairman, President, and CEO of Sanofi-Aventis U.S. "Nick has been a true supporter of Pheo Para since the day I joined in 2009, and is generous with his time, resources, and passion for advancing our mission."

"It is truly an honor to be recognized by the Alliance, and humbling in that they are the organization that is making such tremendous strides in raising awareness of pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma," said Colucci. "I am honored to serve the Alliance, and proud to be a part of such a critical movement to advance the dialogue around these diseases."

For more information, log on to: www.pheo-para-alliance.org

About Publicis Healthcare Communications Group
Publicis Healthcare Communications Group (PHCG) is the largest health-oriented agency network in the world. A division of Publicis Groupe, PHCG manages top-tier agencies specializing in promoting innovative solutions in advertising, medical education, sales and marketing, digital, market access, and medical and scientific affairs. PHCG is dedicated to creating experiences that compel action, change lives, and amplify business outcomes. With nearly 5,500 employees, PHCG manages nearly 12 agency brands through 68 offices located in 10 countries. PHCG's global brands are Saatchi & Saatchi Health, Publicis Life Brands, Digitas Health Life Brands, Razorfish Healthware, Discovery, in-sync Customer Insights, Medicus International, Publicis Health Media, and Publicis Touchpoint Solutions.
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About The Pheo Para Alliance
The Alliance website is a resource that helps both patients and physicians cut through the maze of information related to neuroendocrine diseases so they can make informed decisions for the treatment of pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma.  The site provides information about some of the key research available from the world's leading experts. The site also links to a number of patient and health care professional resources.  The site also serves as a virtual support group for patients and their families, providing information and encouragement.

The Alliance is a nonprofit 501(c) 3 organization that was formed by a diversified board, parents and family members of patients with the disease, and concerned individuals. The Board shares a passion for unlocking the secrets of this rare and terrible disease and for raising consciousness among the medical community and the public concerning this dangerous condition.

Leading the Alliance is Tim Rothwell who has over 35 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Tim's passion and focus is on "spreading the word" about pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma because knowledge leads to more involvement in the search for a cure.

Contact:
Rosemary Abendroth, PHCG
Phone: +1.212.468.3438
Mobile: +1.917.650.3567
Email: [email protected]

SOURCE Publicis Healthcare Communications Group