Jim Clifton, chairman and CEO of Gallup, one of the world’s leading companies in organizational consulting and public opinion research, will be honored at the Ambassador of Hope Gala on Oct. 23 at the CenturyLink Center.
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“Under Jim’s direction, Gallup has become the most recognizable name in the polling business,” said Ken Cowan, M.D., Ph.D., director of the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center. “We are delighted to honor him as our next Ambassador of Hope.”
Distinguished company
Clifton will be the seventh recipient of the Ambassador of Hope Award, which is given to individuals who have made significant contributions in the fight against cancer through research, patient care activities or by raising public awareness of cancer.
Previous honorees include:
- Tom Brokaw;
- Sam Donaldson;
- Chuck Durham;
- Condoleezza Rice;
- Robin Roberts; and
- Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf.
About Clifton
Clifton’s father, Don, died from cancer. He and his sister, Jane Miller, have been longtime supporters of UNMC.
Clifton has served as CEO since 1988. His most recent innovation, the Gallup World Poll, is designed to give the world’s 7 billion citizens a voice in virtually all key global issues. He has pledged to continue this effort to collect world opinion for 100 years in 150 countries.
Chairs and tickets
Jim and Shirley Young are honorary chairs of this year’s event. Jim Young, who is chairman of Union Pacific Corporation, is currently undergoing cancer treatment at UNMC.
Tickets for this year’s Ambassador of Hope Gala are $150 per person. Table sponsorships range from $1,500 to $10,000. Call 402-559-4179, or go to www.eppleyambassadorofhope.org for more information about the gala.