ASMBS Foundation

2008 Walk on the Capitol

In what was the largest gathering in the history of those affected by obesity, thousands gathered on the National Mall in Washington, DC, on June 17 to raise awareness of the disease of obesity.

Attendees traveled from all over the world to join in the Walk on the Capitol. Ranging from the United States to Australia, everyone in attendance represented one voice, one cause – the disease of obesity. In addition, Caitlin VanZandt, television star of Guiding Light and The Sopranos, was featured as the guest speaker for the event. Caitlin discussed her own battle with obesity and expressed a deep and true concern for those affected by the disease.

The Walk on the Capitol was a history-making event bringing together individuals who are affected by obesity to Walk and raise awareness and National attention of obesity and its health and quality of life impact in/on our society.

Outstanding Achievement Award

The ASMBS Foundation’s Outstanding Achievement Award honors an ASMBS member who supports the goals and vision of the ASMBS Foundation, has displayed a lasting impression and selfless commitment to the ASMBS organization and has made significant contributions to the field of metabolic and bariatric surgery.

1998	S. Ross Fox, MD
1999	Henry Buchwald, MD, PhD
2000	Alex McGregor, MD
2001	Georgeann Mallory, RD
2002	Mervyn Deitel, MD
2003	Douglas S. Hess, MD
2004	John Linner, MD
2005	Edward E. Mason, MD
2006	Nicola Scopinaro, MD
2007	Walter J. Pories, MD
2009	Mal Fobi, MD
2010	Harvey Sugerman, MD
2011	Philip Schauer, MD

Walk on the Capitol

In what was the largest gathering in the history of those affected by obesity, thousands gathered on the National Mall in Washington, DC, on June 17 to raise awareness of the disease of obesity.