The Thalians

The Thalians is a charitable organization dedicated to mental health causes.[1] It was founded by Hollywood actors in 1955.[2][3]

Over 60 years, the Thalians Annual Galas, honoring a Mr. or Ms. Wonderful with an award designed by Walt Disney. The coveted trophy is given to a member of the entertainment industry not only for their work on stage and screen but also for their behind-the-scenes philanthropy. A partial list of the honorees includes Frank Sinatra, Mary Martin, Lana Turner, Ed Sullivan, Shirley MacLaine, Gene Kelly, Sammy Davis, Jr., Lucille Ball, Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, James Stewart, Rita Hayworth, Count Basie, Liza Minnelli, Carol Channing, Carol Burnett, Sally Field, Mary Tyler Moore, Whoopi Goldberg, Red Buttons, Clint Eastwood, Mickey Rooney, Hugh Hefner, and Smokey Robinson. [1][4]

The Thalians current focus is the mental health of the military men and women and their families of UCLA Operation Mend. The President Emeritus of the organization is Debbie Reynolds.[1][5] Current President is Dr. Irwin Lehrhoff, Chairwoman Emeritus; Ruta Lee Treasurer: Andrew McDonald, Recording Secretary: Stephanie J. Hibler, Board Members: Kira Reed Lorsch, Frank Sheftel, Brian Theobald, Barbara Cohen-Wolfe & Larry Wolfe. The Board of Governors: William & Patricia Anton, Sandy Krause, Dr. Lawrence Piro, Jackie Rosenberg.

The Thalians library of documented Thalians Galas is being preserved at the Academy Film Archive. [1][6]

It is headquartered in Mission Hills, California.[7]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Francesca Bacardi, Thalians to Fete Smokey Robinson at Anniversary Gala, Variety, February 20, 2014
  2. ↑ Moran, W. Reed (19 October 2001). Hollywood helps children cope with trauma, USA Today
  3. ↑ Thomas, Bob (3 December 1955). Filmdom's Youth Aid Mental Health, Milwaukee Sentinel (Associated Press report)
  4. ↑ The Thalians Celebrate Move to UCLA Operation Mend With a Tribute Concert Honoring Smokey Robinson, Marketwired, February 24, 2014
  5. ↑ The Thalians Celebrate Move to UCLA Operation Mend With a Tribute Concert Honoring Smokey Robinson, Marketwired, February 24, 2014
  6. ↑ Debbie Reynolds and Ruta Lee's Thalians Galas to Live On at the Academy Film Archive, Marketwired, February 24, 2014
  7. ↑ Official website: Contact us

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