Castleman Disease Collaborative Network holds annual 'Quest for a Cure' fundraiser

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- It was all about a quest for a cure in Villanova Thursday night as the Castleman Disease Collaborative Network held its annual fundraiser.

Dr. David Fajgenbaum has spent over a decade spearheading the international search for a cure.

Thursday night's event recognized the extraordinary progress -- in research and treatment -- for this rare and often deadly disease.

Our Alicia Vitarelli served as the emcee.

6abc President and General Manager Bernie Prazenica was presented with the Glen de Vries Community Member of the Year Award.

Retired Action News anchor Jim Gardner was also there to lend his support.