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Disney Exec Honors MS Battle at Star-Studded Gala
6 Jun
Summary
- Disney exec Naomi Bulochnikov-Paul received the Medal of Hope for her MS fight.
- She chose to own her narrative despite career concerns.
- Disney leadership showed strong support throughout her journey.
Naomi Bulochnikov-Paul, executive VP of communications at Disney Entertainment Television, was honored with the Medal of Hope at the recent Race to Erase MS Gala. The event recognized her personal journey and courageous battle with multiple sclerosis. Bulochnikov-Paul shared that she initially hesitated to accept the award due to concerns about how her career and family might be affected.
However, she ultimately decided to embrace her story, stating, "I've spent my entire career in communication, I know how to own a narrative, and I sure as hell was going to own mine." She expressed gratitude for the support from her colleagues at Disney, specifically mentioning Dana Walden and Debra OConnell for their unwavering encouragement and assistance.
The gala, held at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel, successfully raised over $1.8 million for Race to MS and its Center Without Walls program. The evening also featured musical performances and a fashion show, with Jesse Palmer serving as host.
