Meet Our 2017 Promise Ball Gala Chairs

Susan Van Dyke MD, board certified dermatologist and owner of Van Dyke Aesthetics has been a leader in skin resurfacing, injectable fillers and non-invasive cosmetic procedures for over 3 decades. Van Dyke Aesthetics became one of the first medical practices in the world to specialize exclusively in cosmetic dermatology. This year the practice celebrates 32 years, 22 of which have been devoted entirely to the cosmetic aspect of dermatology.

Dr. Van Dykeā€™s son, Brian, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as a young adult.Ā  This personal connection to type 1 diabetes has been Dr. Van Dykeā€™s motivation to consistently support JDRFā€™s research efforts.

Charles Friedman is a family practice attorney in Phoenix.Ā  His law firm, Charles I. Friedman P.C., has specialized in family law matters for over 35 years including pre-nuptial agreements, divorce and/or separation cases, custody and mediation. For more than 20 years, Charles has held an AVĀ® Preeminentā„¢ rating, the highest peer review rating for legal ability and ethical standards given by Martindale-HubbellĀ®. In his spare time, Charles is an avid concert-goer and music aficionado.

In addition to providing JDRF Promise Ball Gala leadership, Susan and Charles are newly engaged and planning a spring, 2018 wedding.

Susan and Charles are excited to welcome you to the 2017 Promise Ball Gala ā€“ā€œDonā€™t Stop Believingā€ on November 11, 2017 at the Phoenician Resort & Spa. Reserve your tickets today by contacting Joan Kaminski at Ā 602-224-1815 or jkaminski@jdrf.org