Memorial for Karen Walsh set for Aug 14

8/3/2017 10:41am


The family, friends and colleagues of actress Karen Walsh will gather on Monday, Aug 14 at 2:00 PM to celebrate the life of the extraordinary and beloved woman.  Directed by Sam Pinkleton, the event will take place at Roundabout's American Airlines (227 West 42nd St.) Karen passed away on May 30 in New York City, twenty months after being diagnosed with colon cancer. Karen dedicated her time offstage to her loving family, her extensive network of cherished friends and to raising awareness and funds for the American Cancer Society - even before her own diagnosis.  In 2016, Karen was named an American Cancer Society Mother of the Year and the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable appointed her an Ambassador for the 80% by 2018 initiative to get 80% of the eligible population screened for colorectal cancer by 2018.  Press contact: Jessica Johnson/Polk & Co (917/261-3988)...