The Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA), the charity that provides financial aid to broadcasters in critical need from illness or disaster, has announced Natasha Verma of FOX 5, as the host of this year’s BFOA Gala and Fundraiser, which takes place on Monday, March 9, at the Plaza Hotel in New York City.
Verma is the co-anchor of “The 5 O’clock News,” “The 6 O’clock News,” and the “The 10 O’clock News” on WNYW FOX 5. She joined FOX 5 in 2022 from KUSA in Denver, where she was a weekday morning anchor. Earlier in her career, Verma worked as a reporter and anchor for NBC10 in Boston and WBBH in Fort Myers, FL. She began her career as a reporter for News12 The Bronx, New York.
“Verma brings a vibrancy and excitement to our evening,” stated Tim McCarthy, President of the Broadcasters Foundation. “The Annual Gala is our biggest fundraiser, and the money is needed more than ever. The number of requests for aid goes up every year. That means more broadcasters than ever before are aware of our mission and we must answer their cry for help.”
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“I’m happy to host this major fundraising event for the only charity that helps so many in our business,” said Verma. “Anyone can be impacted by a life-altering disease or disaster, and the Broadcasters Foundation must always be there to help.”
As previously announced, this year’s BFOA Gala will also honor VERSANT CEO and Former Chair of NBCUniversal Media Group Mark Lazarus with the Golden Mic Award, Judge Judy Sheindlin with the Edward F. McLaughlin Lifetime Achievement Award, Stephen A. Smith with the inaugural Broadcast Personality of the Year Award, and Ernest A. Liebre with the Philip J. Lombardo Spirit Award.
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For more information about the Broadcasters Foundation, including how to apply for aid or make a donation, visit www.broadcastersfoundation.org, or contact 212-373-8250 or info@thebfoa.org.