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2015 Heart & Star Award Dinner
Honoring
Alina Villasante
&
Amy Hollub
proudly presented by
Cancer Support Community Greater Miami
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Welcome!
2015 Heart & Star Award Dinner
HONORING
Alina Villasante
CHAmpION OF THE COmmUNITy SpIRIT AWARd RECIpIENT
&
Amy Hollub
CHAmpION OF THE HUmAN SpIRIT AWARd RECIpIENT
FEATURING
Cynthia Demos
Emmy Award-Winning Anchor and Reporter, CBS4
Mistress of Ceremonies
2015 Heart & Star Award Dinner
2015 Heart & Star Dinner Committee
Thank you for your dedication of time, talent and treasure.
Joyce Andrews • Carmen & John Arasi • Chanin & Adam Carlin • Adrian dubow • Nicki Friedland
Arlene Kahn • Arthur Hertz • Angie martinez • maria S. padron • Candy & Rodger popkin
Sabrina Robinson • Aida & Joseph Roisman • dara Salky • debra Schottenstein • pam Shapiro
Edie Spiegel • Tracey Spiegelman • mia Villasante • Carole Wright • pamela Zakheim
Evening Program
WELCOME
Cynthia Demos
Reporter and Anchor, CBS4, mistress of Ceremonies
ABOUT THE CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY GREATER MIAMI
Pam K. Zakheim, M.Ed.
Founder & president, Cancer Support Community Greater miami
AWARD PRESENTATIONS
Alina Villasante
Champion of the Community Spirit Award Recipient
Amy Hollub
Champion of the Human Spirit Award Recipient
SUPPORT OUR PROGRAMS
Tracey Spiegelman
Board member, Cancer Support Community Greater miami
LUXURY SPECIAL DRAWING
CLOSING REMARKS
John Arasi
Chairman of the Board, Cancer Support Community Greater miami
Dinner Menu
First Course
Bittersweet greens of Belgian endive, radicchio salad, spiced pecans, roasted pears,
crumbled stilton, shallot vinaigrette, freshly baked breads and rolls.
Main Course
Grilled filet of beef (medium) with béarnaise sauce served with wild mushroom risotto,
finished with truffle oil and seasonal vegetables. Silent vegetarian option available upon
request.
Dessert
Gianduja cognac truffle bomb, strawberry syrup and Frangelico cream brandy snap
basket, Grand marnier marinated berries, passion fruit sorbet.
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mISTRESS OF CEREmONIES
Cynthia Demos
Emmy Award-winning journalist Cynthia demos
anchors the weekend newscasts on CBS4 News and
reports as well. She joined the Station in 2007, and
has also anchored morning and noon broadcasts for
CBS4.
Cynthia’s career as a journalist began at miami
palmetto Junior High School where Cynthia read the
morning announcements over the school’s public
address (pA) system. She’s proud to have been the first
morning anchor on WpAW. many years later after
working in television and picking up two Emmy
Awards, she’s doing essentially the same thing but for
a much larger audience.
Before coming back to her native miami, Cynthia
was an anchor/reporter for various stations in Orlando, West palm Beach,
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and panama City.
“I thought a return home to miami would come a lot sooner,” Cynthia says. “It took
more than a decade but I never gave up!”
She’s covered more than a dozen hurricanes (standing in the middle of most of
them), the presidential debacle of 2000, NASA (even travelling to Israel for the first
Israeli astronaut’s flight into space). She broke the national story about a woman
who went to a hospital to deliver a baby and came out with her arms and legs
amputated. She revealed explicit video of a college student smoking an herb called
Salvia (with LSd side affects); the drug was later made illegal in the State of Florida.
Cynthia came home to more than just a great job. She became reacquainted with a
guy she had known since childhood and they got married. She and her husband,
matt Rubino are the proud parents of a beautiful daughter who looks like her mother
and a handsome son who looks like his dad.
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Board of Directors
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
DIRECTORS
President & Founder
Pamela Katz Zakheim, M.Ed.
Adam E. Carlin
Adam Spiegel
The Bermont/Carlin Group –
MorganStanley Smith Barney
Director Wealth Management –
Senior Portfolio Management Director
Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLC
Principal, Tax and Accounting
Carlos Echave
Tracey Spiegelman
Chairman
John Arasi
Sharp General Contractors
President
Vice Chairman
Joseph Roisman
Perry Ellis International
Executive Vice-President
Northern Trust Bank
Senior Vice President
Jane Forman
Jane Forman Tennis Academy
Edie Spiegel
Real Estate Agent
Shelton & Stewart
Robert A. Stamen, Esq.
Packman, Neuwahl & Rosenberg
Jane Mass R.N., M.S.N.
Carole Wright
(Retired)
Melanie Nennig
Gibraltar Private
Senior Vice President
Private Banking Officer
Debra Schottenstein
Richard Zakheim, M.D.
Erik S. Sherman
John Hancock Life Insurance Co.
Investment Advisor Representative
Miami Children's Hospital
Founder & Director Emeritus:
Pediatric Cardiology Department
Director: Adult Congenital
Heart Program
Staff
Executive Director
danielle F. Spiegelman
Education & Outreach Director
Amparo Alvarez
Facilitators
Regina melchor, psyd.
pascale denis denizé, m.S. Ed., mHC-I
Oscar R. Hernandez, m.d.
Cynthia mendez Tamayo, LmFT
Lucianne Silva machado, mFT RGd Intern
Isabel Trabanco, LCSW
Program Assistant
miriam prieto Lopez
Dieticians
Aymee perez, ph.d
Program Director
peggy Rios, ph.d.
Special Events Coordinator
Susie Winslow-Garcia
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Instructors
Felipe Azambuja , mA, LmT
Cathee Connor, S,CLm/CLmC
Lise Efronson
Jorge Gonzalez
Nancy Greene Fishman
Rosanna Lamarche
JoAnn Sheehe
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mESSAGE FROm THE CHAIRmAN
John Arasi
Welcome to the 2015 Heart & Star Award dinner. As the Chairman of the
Cancer Support Community Greater miami (CSCGm) Board of directors, I
thank you on behalf of my fellow board members, our dedicated volunteers,
and our staff, for making the time to share this very special evening with us.
I would also like to welcome our corporate sponsors and thank them for
helping us provide services for so many who, at their hour of need, turn to
us for education and support. And lastly, I would like to welcome those
who are here for the first time. Our mission “to ensure that all people impacted
by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained
by community” is an enormous under taking and we provide this service at
no cost to our participants. A diagnosis of cancer affects everyone, not just
the patient; our programs provide families with a place to come and share
this journey and they get a sense that they are not alone. All dollars raised
this evening stay with us in miami so that we can continue to provide these
free services.
Tonight we honor two individuals who have made an impact on our community.
Alina Villasante is being honored as our Champion of the Community Spirit. Alina is the creator and
designer of peace Love World, and her company headquarters is right here in miami. Alina’s motto in
business and in her personal life is to spread peace, love and happiness; she considers philanthropy an
essential component in both aspects of her life. Alina supports programs including Susan G. Komen For
the Cure for breast cancer awareness, University of miami mS Center of Excellence for multiple sclerosis,
a school program for children with autism, and a children’s shelter in Haiti. After the earthquake devastated
Haiti in 2010, Alina and a team from peace Love World have travelled to Haiti repeatedly, including a
recent trip in december, 2014, to provide aid and relief to disabled and abandoned children.
Amy Hollub is being honored as our Champions of the Human Spirit. When faced with a diagnosis of cancer, some say why me? Not Amy. She is a five year ovarian cancer survivor and has been a catalyst in
the community to battle this disease. With the support of her family and friends, she has created the
“Rock N Run” event to raise awareness and money for early cancer detection and services for women with
cancer. In addition, Amy is an active community leader and supports various non-profits and organizations
including the Temple Beth Am, Greater miami Jewish Federation, Breakthrough miami, Locust projects,
Chapman partnership, and United Way Women’s Leadership.
So once again, thank you ALL for making this evening possible. your generosity directly benefits
thousands of patients and their families who come to us looking for information, support, and comfort.
Congratulations to our 2015 Champions! We look forward to honoring you both tonight and we are grateful
for your advocacy of the Cancer Support Community Greater miami mission.
John M. Arasi
Chairman of the Board, Cancer Support Community Greater miami
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Professional Advisory Board
Michael H. Antoni, Ph.D.
Deborah O. Heros, M.D.
Steven Olszewski, M.D.
Professor of Psychology
Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
University of Miami
Chief of Neurology
University of Miami Leonard M. Miller
School of Medicine
Radiation Oncologist
Oncology Hematology Radiation Care, LLC
Jorge C. Antunez de Mayolo, M.D.
Nilza Kallos, M.D., P.A.
Oncologist/Hematologist
Mercy Hospital
Breast Health & Diagnostic Ultrasound Breast
Health Center
Daniel Armstrong, Ph.D.
Ziad A. Khatib, M.D.
Professor & Executive Vice Chair
Pediatrics
University of Miami
Director of Neuro-Oncology
Miami Children's Hospital
Nicholas Lambrou, M.D.
Macarena Carretero, M.D.
W. Jarrard Goodwin, M.D.
Chief Medical Officer
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Chairman,
Department of Otorhinolaryngology
Michael B. Troner, M.D.
Oncologist/Hematologist
Miami Cancer Institute / Baptist Health Medical
Group Oncology
Grace Wang, M.D.
Alan Livingstone, M.D.
Psychologist and Author
Child, Adolescent & Adult Psychology
Administrative Director
Courtelis Center
University of Miami Leonard M. Miller
School of Medicine
Miami Gynecologic Oncology
Breast Health Center (retired)
Stephanie Carter, Ph.D.
Christina Pozo-Kaderman, Ph.D.
Professor and Chairman
Division of Surgery, Oncology
Associate VP for Clinical Affairs
Co-Medical Director
University of Miami Medical Group
University of Miami Leonard M. Miller
School of Medicine
Oncologist/Hematologist
Miami Cancer Institute / Baptist Health Medical
Group Oncology
Regina Melchor-Beaupre, PsyD.
Clinical Associate, Licensed Psychologist
Child Psychology Associates P.A.
Community Ambassadors
Charles E. Alvarez
Meg Green, CFP
Suzanne Sarsfield
Executive Vice President, Sales, PDSHeart
President, Meg Green & Associates
Forethought Marketing
Mary Babcock-Pahules
Mark J. Heise, Esq.
Joan Scheiner
President: Hail Mary & Co.
Partner, Boies, Schiller & Flexner, LLP
Kashyap Bakhai, CPA
Nargis Kassamali
Chairman, University of Miami
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Principal, Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLC
Luminaire
Darlene Boytell-Perez
Susan D. Kronick
Galloway Medical Park
Robert E. Dady, Esq.
Linda S. McKenzie
J. David Scheiner
Macy’s Past President
Jeff Schottenstein
President, Schottenstein Realty
Siegfred Rivera Lerner De La Torre
and Sobel, P.A.
Olin McKenzie, III, DDS
James Dockerty
Lee J. Osiason, P.A.
Fleta Stamen, Esq.
Executive Vice President
Sabadell United Bank
Margarita M. Pons, CPA, MBA
Associate General Counsel
Office of the General Counsel
Florida International University
Mary Frank, Ph.D.
Lee J. Osiason, Esq.
Assistant Vice President, Business Operations
Miami Cancer Institute / Baptist Health Medical
Group Oncology
Maria B. Freed, MHSA
Bobette Reeder, M.S.
Alan Goldfarb, Esq.
Alan Goldfarb, P.A. Trial Attorneys
Ramon Rodriguez-Torres, M.D.
President & CEO, RT Corp.
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Cindy A. Schwartz, MS
Program Director, Fellowship House
Lynne Steinfurth
Cheryl N. Trane
Tutorial Resources
Judy Weisenfeld, LICSW
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A SALUTE TO OUR PAST HEART & STAR AWARD RECIPIENTS
The Champions of the Human Spirit
Candy & Roger popkin, 2014
The Champion of the Human Spirit award is designed to honor a cancer survivor or support person.
The recipient is always a person who has become a beacon of light and hope for others whose lives have
been impacted by cancer. We have chosen a star to symbolize this award.
Briana Vega, 2013
Jennifer Stearns Buttrick, 2012
Joseph Roisman, 2011
Joan Gaines, ph.d., december 2009
Astrid Nicastri, march 2009
deborah Jay Curtin, 2008
mark Levitats, 2007
debra Green Strochak, 2006
Nargis Kassamali, 2005
Joan Scheiner, 2004
diana Gonzalez, 2002
Joni Grant Green, ph.d., 2001
The Champions of the Community Spirit
Arthur H. Hertz, 2014
The Champion of the Community Spirit award is designed to honor those who have displayed a
commitment to the Greater miami community through their own good works. The recipient must be
an example of the best sense of “community.” We have chosen a heart to symbolize this award.
John Arasi, 2013
SAp International, 2012
Adam Carlin, 2011
Sheldon Anderson, march 2009
mehmet Bayraktar, 2008
Carnival Corporation, 2007
Evelyn Langlieb Greer, 2006
mehdi Ghomeshi, 2005
darlene & Jorge perez, 2004
Chesterfield Smith, 2002
Ramon Rodriguez-Torres, m.d.,
2001
Suzanne & James dockerty,
december 2009
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CHAmpION OF THE COmmUNITy SpIRIT
Alina Villasante
Just when you think you’re doing a good deed for someone else, it turns
out they’re doing a good deed for you. This is what happened when I met
Briana Vega. Briana brought so much to my life. She changed me in many
ways and elevated my spirituality to another level. I truly
believe with all my heart that she is my angel. I thank the Cancer
Support Community Greater Miami for making this little girl’s wish
come true, and granting a wish I didn’t know my heart had. I’m
honored to receive the Champion of the Community Spirit Award in
Briana’s footsteps.
peace Love World may seem like an overnight sensation to some,
but to Founder and designer Alina Villasante, the luxury lifestyle
brand is a dream come true through dedication to hard work
and commitment to spreading peace, love and happiness.
Born in Havana, Cuba, Alina’s spirit has long since bubbled over
with infectious passion and unbridled energy. At 18,
Alina settled in miami, Florida, where her love-inspired way
of viewing the world took on a life of its own.
In 1999 Alina kicked off an annual tradition of gathering her favorite ladies for a night of
camaraderie called the Love party. She designed T-shirts, jewelry and pajamas incorporating her
beloved symbols of peace, love and happiness to commemorate each event. In no time, the Love
party guests generated serious buzz around the whimsical tees and an immense public demand was
born. Her friends’ obsession with the tees inspired Alina to take her love of fashion to the next
level, and after 17 years in the aviation industry, Alina sold the company. In 2009, she combined
her commitment to spreading positivity and her passion for design and fabrics to officially launch
peace Love World.
The first peace Love World retail store opened in South miami in 2009 with additional stores
quickly following. Today peace Love World has a robust e-commerce division, operates seven stores
in South Florida, one in Hong Kong, and is sold in over 2,000 boutiques across the country.
Alina is proud to call miami home and headquarters for peace Love World. Her inspiration from
the people she surrounds herself with and the vibrancy of the city has helped evolve the brand’s
iconic symbols to include numerous collections of chic apparel and accessories.
peace Love World is more than just a symbol on a shirt. It is a way of life. Every garment is branded
with positive affirmations and infused with love in the form of eight embroidered red dash-marks,
one dash for every letter in the word “love” and the word “amor.” Alina intricately sews
philanthropy into the company’s soul, championing causes closest to her heart, including breast
cancer awareness, autism, multiple sclerosis, and Haiti relief. A team of peace Love World staff
ventures to Haiti each year to support Zanmi Beni, a children’s shelter in Haiti that houses disabled
and abandoned children. peace Love World’s philosophy is as simple as it sounds: the intention to
spread peace, love and happiness whenever and wherever possible. Alina credits her success back
to one simple concept: people’s connection to fashion with a universal message–spread peace, love
and happiness.
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CHAmpION OF THE HUmAN SpIRIT
Amy Hollub
A cancer diagnosis can be devastating. Upon being diagnosed, and as
my cancer journey progressed, I realized the importance of a strong
support system. I am so fortunate to have the love and support of family
and friends. No one should have to travel the path alone. By providing
free educational, psychological and social support programs to cancer
patients and their loved ones, Cancer Support Community Greater
Miami provides a blanket of protection to the entire community for
free. This is a fundamental service that improves the lives of people
affected by cancer, directly or indirectly, and gives hope and comfort
to so many.
I am humbled and honored that CSCGM has chosen to recognize me
as a “Champion of the Human Spirit.” Truly, it is CSCGM that
deserves the recognition for empowering so many in the face of
adversity.
Amy is a 5 year advanced ovarian cancer survivor who vowed
to put cancer in its place. Not only did she overcome the
disease, she transformed her adversity to triumph with grace
and determination. She strives to empower other women with
the knowledge to advocate for their health care wellness and
or treatment.
Her journey served as the catalyst for the “Rock N Run,” a 5K run/walk and cardio dance class to
benefit six deserving cancer charities that either fund research, promote awareness of early
detection and prevention, or provide services to women with cancer from under-resourced
communities.
In its first year, “Rock N Run” raised $41,000 and set the South dade precedent for collaborative
fundraising for breast and ovarian cancer.
Amy credits her family and friends as her inspiration. She and her husband, Harry, have four
children; Aaron, morgan, Rylee and Aliya–and just recently welcomed daughter-in-law, maura.
Amy’s career path has taken her from practicing law to selling custom built homes for Hollub
Homes. As an active community leader, Amy supports various other non-profits and organizations,
including the Temple Beth Am, where she is on the Board of directors; Greater miami Jewish
Federation within the Women’s philanthropy division; Breakthrough miami serving on the
Advisory Committee; Locust projects; Chapman partnership and United Way Women’s
Leadership.
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Sponsors*
PLATINUM HEARTS
Chanin & Adam Carlin
patty & Leonard Fluxman – The Fluxman Family Foundation
Arlene Kahn, “Honoring the memory of Aly Kahn”
miami Cancer Institute/Baptist Health South Florida
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
pamela & Richard Zakheim
GOLDEN HEARTS
Arthur H. Hertz
The Hollub Family
morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLC
Tutti Bambini
STERLING HEARTS
“Amy’s Hearts & Stars”
Carmen & John Arasi
Carnival Corporation & pLC/Carnival Foundation
Gibraltar private Bank & Trust
Greenberg Traurig, p.A.
GyN Oncology of miami/
dr. Nicholas Lambrou & dr. Troy Gatcliffe
“The Love Group”
packman, Neuwahl & Rosenberg, p.A.
peace Love World
perry Ellis International
Reliance Wholesale, Inc.
Aida & Joseph Roisman
debra & Jeff Schottenstein
Edie & Firth Spiegel
In-Kind Donors*
Andrew duany photography
AVER productions
Bacardi
Bryant Security
Coral Gables Country Club
decor for A day
ENCORE Event planning
Eventology
Gables Linen
Hitched Events
Imagine That Graphic design
InBloom Group LLC
Ivents by Isis, Inc.
Janine Stone photography
Luis Feliz photography
mAC parking
Nu-designs, Inc.
The Office Cake
Thank You to our Generous Sponsors and In-Kind Donors!
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*as of march 9, 2015.
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LETTER FROm THE pROGRAm dIRECTOR
Peggy Rios, Ph.D.
Cancer Support Community Greater miami (CSCGm) offers a network of
programs and services for people diagnosed with cancer and their loved ones.
Backed by evidence that the best cancer care includes psychosocial support,
CSCGm offers these services free of charge to adults and children
with cancer and to their loved ones. We help people survive and thrive after
cancer, to recover from the physical and emotional effects of cancer, and to
gain the support and skills to rebuild their lives in a way that is meaningful to
them.
Since 2002, we have provided nearly 150,000 service hours and touched the
lives of over 24,000 cancer survivors and their caregivers through our onsite
and offsite services. In the last year alone, we offered 683 sessions of Healthy
Living and Social Connection programs, over 100 educational programs, 580
support groups, and 800 hours of individual support.
We work to fulfill our mission by reaching out to people with cancer in new
communities and populations. With the support of Carnival Corporation &
pLC and Carnival Foundation, we piloted a pediatric oncology support
program and currently offer professionally-led support groups, educational workshops and mind/body classes for
children with cancer and their families at miami Children's Hospital, Holtz Children's Hospital, and onsite at the
Cancer Support Community Greater miami. With the continued support of Sharp General Contractors, Inc.
we have been able to expand our support and educational programs in Creole and currently offer groups in
both downtown and north miami-dade.
Aside from these important initiatives, we continue our work in all of our established areas with the support of our
sponsors and donors. Through our educational programs our participants gain important information to help them
in their recovery. miami Cancer Institute from Baptist Health South Florida and the Sylvester Comprehensive
Cancer Center continue to support our efforts and their top oncologists present about the research, treatments, and
quality cancer care available to patients right here in miami. macy's support our general program of support and
education both for patients and their caregivers. millenium sponsors our monthly multiple myeloma Networking
group where participants support one another and also hear from oncology professionals about the latest advances
in the treatment of this rare cancer. The Family Circle, funded by The Batchelor Foundation, Inc. is for children
whose parents or grandparents have cancer and it is a comprehensive support program for all members of the family,
from the youngest to the less young. Others of our healthy living programs such as yoga are sponsored by Kaufman
& Rossin, Zumba by SAp International and Healthy Cooking in Spanish by perry Ellis International. Thanks to
Susan G. Komen for the Cure and peacock Foundation Inc., we continue our outreach efforts to underserved
populations. We also continue our work with Congregational Health to help address the needs of cancer survivors
in the faith-based communities in miami-dade. I must also thank our participants because day after day they support
one another and share their experiences and their strength. Because of this, everyone who walks through our doors
is met with a community of people who know about cancer and who come together to make sure that no one faces
cancer alone.
Peggy Rios, Ph.D.
program director
Cancer Support Community Greater miami
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LETTER FROm THE EXECUTIVE dIRECTOR
Danielle F. Spiegelman
Our 2015 Champions, Amy Hollub and Alina Villasante, are each on a unique and special personal journey. They live
their lives filled with compassion, inspiration, and hope. They derive happiness from empowering others through
extraordinary, and simple, acts of kindness.
Here are my stories about these dynamic women and how they have had a lasting impact on me, the Cancer
Support Community Greater Miami and, in turn, countless others.
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Reflections of Amy:
In early 2010 Amy and I were perched in a ballroom doorway lightheartedly talking during cocktails at a
Bar mitzvah celebration. I was so happy to see her looking well and smiling. Amy has a great smile.
We just chatting…but then she started telling me about her treatment; and her experiences and all she
had learned; and then it happened…the loud music, the crowds of people walking by us talking, the
clanging of the bar glasses, the laughter from all the kids…it all just disappeared and all I could hear was her.
She was passionate, informed and so strong in her convictions. “you must advocate for yourself–ask the doctor
questions–know your family history–get genetic testing if you are at risk–focus on your mental health–seek support”, she
said. Each point seemed more important than the next and they were just hanging there in the air like billboards. I just
stood there mesmerized in the moment listening and learning. Then we both realized we were alone in the hallway because
everyone had moved into the ballroom.
Amy then smiled and said, “ok, enough cancer talk, let’s go have some fun.” She gave me a hug and walked in the ballroom.
She was so brave and so eloquent and I just stood there thinking, wait, come back…this cancer conversation is just getting
started. What else should people do? How can I help?
This was a huge turning point for me personally and professionally. It was one of the reasons I chose to work at the Cancer
Support Community Greater miami. Our mission mirrors her words–Amy’s billboards are our billboards–and now
thankfully I can do something, every day!
Reflections of Alina:
my son had a best friend Briana who also became my friend–she had cancer–she was 12.
One day I went to visit her in the hospital and she was wearing a pink peace Love World shirt. She looked so cute despite
the fact that she just had chemo. As an adult often does with a child, I underestimated my audience and made small talk
in an attempt to lighten the mood and frankly to calm my nerves. So, I commented about how great her pLW shirt was.
She said, “yes, it’s an awesome shirt and it’s by my favorite designer. But I like to wear it on chemo days because it feels so
good on my skin.” She went on to say, “the chemo burns and the shirt is soft and comforting.”
Well so much for small talk….She and I were clearly making “large talk”! Briana really caught me so off guard and I felt
compelled to do something…but what? So I reached out to my friends, told them the story and through their kindness,
this incredibly human story about a kid with cancer found its way to peace Love World and Alina Villasante.
Three months later–fresh off the plane from Haiti rebuilding a children’s shelter–Alina came to visit one of her biggest
fans at miami Children’s Hospital. Briana was so excited to meet her. I will forever be grateful to Alina for just showing
up. magic was made that day and an intense bond was created between them. In that hospital room I watched how Alina
responded to her. Sat on her bed, asked her hard questions and showed a true interest in her. Briana’s parents were thrilled.
It was a real moment and it spoke volumes about who Alina is.
Thankfully, Alina allowed me retell that story–to a wide array of audiences–many of which are here tonight and now proud
funders and advocates of the new CSCGm pediatric Oncology program.
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Amy and Alina, thank you for all you have done to make each day a little more beautiful. Thank you for making the Cancer Support
Community Greater Miami a priority and advocating for our patients and spreading awareness about our free programs and services.
And to all of our generous supporters, we are grateful to have you here. We hope this evening touches your heart and your mind.
Thank you all for being a special part of the 2015 Heart & Star Award Dinner!
Danielle F. Spiegelman
Executive director
Cancer Support Community Greater miami
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GUARDIAN
Chanin & Adam Carlin • mary & Howard Frank • pam & Richard Zakheim
PROTECTOR
patricia & Leonard Fluxman • debra & Jeff Schottenstein
SUSTAINER
Carmen & John Arasi • Carlos Echave • meg & Richard Green • Kimberly & Brad Keywell • Jennifer & Joe Natoli
maggy pons • Aida & Joseph Roisman • Tere & Adam Spiegel • Tracey & Larry Spiegelman • Fleta & Robert Stamen
The Szaro Family • Carole Wright
HONORARIUM
Todd Battaglia • Feldenkreis Family Foundation – Honoring Eva Feig
Nicki & Jon Friedland – in memory of Vicki Hamersmith • Alan Goldfarb • Stephanie & Fred Keywell
Elizabeth & Nathan Leight • Silvia & Norman Levine • Jane & paul mass • Isabel mulholland – in memory of Mary Ribeiro
Edith & malcolm Neuwahl • The paretta Foundation • michael Radner – in honor of Pamela Katz Zakheim
Ginny & Arjun Saluja • Chase parker Sherman • Jocelyn & Eric Woolworth – in honor of Tracey Spiegelman
SUSTAIN OUR COMMUNITY:
Cancer Support Community Greater miami (CSCGm) invites you to join the GUARdIANS OF HOpE–our multi-year Giving
Society. ALL funds raised will enable us to continue to deliver our world-renowned program of FREE emotional and social
support services, to anyone living with cancer–the patient as well as their loved ones.
Since 2002, CSCGm has provided more than 24,000 patients and caregivers, the highest quality of research-based FREE cancer
support services in miami-dade County. However, with one in every two men, and one in every three women, diagnosed with
cancer, the demand for our psychosocial services is, unfortunately, greater than ever.
Additionally, our reputation, our outstanding programs, and our organization’s name change from The Wellness Community to
the Cancer Support Community in 2010, have given way to more oncology professional referrals and more cancer patients than
ever before. We can not continue to SUSTAIN the overwhelming need for our services without your help.
MAINTAIN THE SUPPORT:
CSCGm is poised to provide 16,000 HOURS of FREE programs and emotional support to cancer patients and their families in
2015. Locally, more than 10,000 people in miami - dade County will be diagnosed with some type of cancer. After their
diagnosis, many will lose hope. Even surrounded by caring, loved ones, they will still feel alone with cancer.
Our FREE emotional support groups, workshops and educational programs are mAINTAINEd 51 weeks a year – in Spanish and
English – more than 1,200 programs annually, including:
RETAIN THE HOPE:
At our home-like facility, cancer survivors find a network of people who know what it is like to fight cancer. Recognized as the
world leader in psychosocial oncology, the CSCGm cancer care model is endorsed by the National Institute of Health (NIH) and
the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Thus we only provide programs that are based on scientific research and proven to enhance
the possibility of a patient’s recovery and their quality of life.
To ensure that our emotional services do not increase the burdens on those already dealing with life- threatening issues, as well as
to make ourselves available to the greatest number of people, all services are always offered completely free of charge to all who
enter our doors. Additionally, only licensed professionals, trained to deal with cancer patients, can facilitate support groups and
workshops. As a GUARdIAN OF HOpE, your pledge will ensure that we can accomplish our mission. These annual gifts can
solidify long-term financial stability for our organization and make certain there is always a place for people to find HOpE.
GUARdIAN LEVEL - $10,000 annually for 5 years
pROTECTOR LEVEL - $5,000 annually for 5 years
SUSTAINER LEVEL - $2,500 annually for 5 years
HONORARIUm LEVEL - $1,000 annually for 5 years
*as of march 6, 2015.
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THE FACTS
1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 three women will be diagnosed with cancer.
14.5 million cancer survivors are living with cancer in the U.S. today. more than 10,000 people in miami - dade County
will be diagnosed with cancer in 2015.
In 2014 CSCGm had more than 9,000 participant visits attending more than 1,200 programs.
OUR MISSION
To ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and
sustained by community.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Cancer patients who fight for their recovery along with their health care team will improve the quality of their lives
and may enhance the possibility of their recovery.
To ensure that our services do not increase the burdens on those already dealing with life-threatening issues, as well as
to make ourselves available to the greatest number of people, all services are always offered completely free of charge
to all who enter our doors.
OUR HISTORY
The Cancer Support Community Greater miami (CSCGm) is a 501 C(3) organization that is an affiliate of the
international non-profit, Cancer Support Community (CSC). The CSC is the merging of The Wellness Community National and Gilda's Club - Worldwide. The first Wellness Community opened its doors in Santa monica California in
1982; the first Gilda's Club in New york City in 1995. In 2009 these synergistic organizations joined forces to
become the world leader in psychosocial oncology under the Cancer Support Community umbrella.
In 2010, we in miami officially changed our name from The Wellness Community - Greater miami to the Cancer
Support Community Greater miami. We believe that this name better represents what we do.
paid, licensed clinicians facilitate a variety of support and stress management programs designed to address the often
neglected psychological impact of cancer. We also provide nutrition, exercise and educational programs for cancer
patients and their care givers - all of which are facilitated by South Florida's leading oncology professionals from
Advanced medical Specialties, Baptist Health Cancer Services, Holtz Children’s Hospital, Jackson memorial Hospital,
miami Children's Hospital, and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and independent oncology groups.
Locally we have established working relationships with the large medical and hospital community in miami to ensure
that we are meeting their patients’ needs for psycho-social oncology services. Nationally we are proud to have strong
collaborative relationships with the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the National Institute of Health (NIH).
CSCGm depends solely on grants, corporate and private donations and special events, such as the Heart & Star Award
dinner, to provide free cancer support to patients and their loved ones. We are proud to report that every program we
offer is based on the latest research regarding the psychological needs of cancer patients.
Our miami affiliate opened in April 2002 and since that time we have served more than 24,000 people
affected by cancer. It is important to emphasize that each affiliate of the Cancer Support Community raised its own
funds and is governed by its local Board of directors. Thus, all dollars raised in Miami, stay in Miami.
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please visit our website for to see our monthly calendar and special programs:
www.CancerSupportCommunitymiami.org
CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY GREATER MIAMI
The Cancer Support Community Greater miami offers a comprehensive group of educational services as well as
psychological and social support programs, completely free of charge, to children and adults with cancer and their loved
ones. Our services are offered as an integral part of conventional medical treatment and are available from the moment
one is diagnosed. We do not offer medical or alternative treatments of any kind.
Our participants come to us from the entire Greater miami area. They have been diagnosed with all types of
cancer, at all stages, and range in age from the young patients to senior citizens. We offer our free services to all who
come to us, regardless of race, religion, political affiliation, etc. We also offer culturally appropriate programs in Spanish
to increase our ability to reach out to the diverse population in our region. We are also beginning to reach out to the
Haitian community with a monthly support group in Kreyol for women with breast cancer.
All of our services are provided under one roof, in a setting designed to feel like a home. Only professionals
licensed in their fields of expertise facilitate groups and lead workshops. Bilingual programs are offered monday through
Saturday, daytime and evening hours, most on a drop-in basis. We are proud to report that every program we offer is
based on the latest research regarding the psychosocial needs of cancer patients. There is nowhere else in the Greater
miami area where patients and their families can access such comprehensive psychosocial support at one location.
OUR PROGRAMS
PARTICIPANT GROUPS
Ongoing, weekly groups facilitated by licensed mental health professionals. In these groups, people with
cancer draw support from each other and explore new ways to deal with the stressors of their disease.
FAMILY GROUPS
Because cancer impacts the family and friends of the person with cancer, we offer a comprehensive program of support
to loved ones and caregivers, including, but not limited to, ongoing weekly support groups facilitated by
licensed mental health professionals.
MONTHLY DISEASE-SPECIFIC NETWORKING GROUPS
disease-specific support and education groups for cancer patients, family members, and friends to share feelings and
concerns about particular diagnoses, treatment outcome, or other related matters. Networking groups
currently available include brain tumors, breast cancer, head and neck cancers, leukemia and lymphoma, lung cancer
and multiple myeloma.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND WORKSHOPS
Interactive learning opportunities provided by experts on a variety of topics that are related to cancer treatment,
reducing stress, and maximizing health. programs include: medical updates; managing the side effects of
treatment, such as fatigue and pain; family issues related to having a serious illness; financial and legal matters; and
quality of life concerns. We also offer a series of programs specifically designed to help the young children of adults
with cancer.
ONGOING LIFE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMS
These programs are conducted by instructors with expertise in such areas as stress reduction, nutrition, exercise, and
visualization of relaxation. They provide the opportunity to learn more about the field of the mind-body
connection. participants learn techniques, which they can use at home, to reduce stress and enhance their
physical and emotional well-being. Weekly classes include yoga, Tai Chi, Gentle Exercise and Relaxation/
Visualization classes. monthly classes include Nutrition and Cancer workshops.
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Welcome
The Cancer Support Community Greater miami is housed in a facility that is approximately 4,800 square feet. most
of our programs are offered, under this one roof. While the facility is part of a strip mall located at the
intersection of US1 and North Kendall drive, as people walk through our doors they enter a warm, welcoming space
that is not clinical in any way. We are grateful to Darlene & Jorge Perez for their generous gift of the
build-out of our space.
Each of the rooms is decorated to feel like a home, with comfortable, casual sofas and chairs, coffee tables, lamps,
paintings and other beautiful art. Macy’s graciously donated their interior design services as well as all of the
furnishings throughout the Cancer Support Community Greater miami. The beautiful pergo® flooring was
donated and installed by Mr. & Mrs. Karl Stenstrom.
Living Room & Kitchen
The entry way above leads directly into the living room, just as it does in any home. The living room has a
comfortable seating area and is open to both our gentle exercise room and our kitchen. Our kitchen is fully stocked
and is used for cooking demonstrations that follow the recommended guidelines developed by the
National Cancer Institute as well as for social gatherings for our participants. The kitchen cabinets were a gift from
Stan Krieger, and the appliances were a gift from Mark Lawrence.
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Group Rooms
We have two rooms that serve as meeting rooms for our various group activities, including the support groups we
offer each week. One of our group rooms has been dedicated to the memory of Lilliam Briggs Winograd through
a generous donation from Meg & Richard Green. The second group room has been dedicated to the memory of
both Brenda Zakheim and Gilda Radner from Pamela & Richard Zakheim.
Gentle Exercise Room
The gentle exercise area provides an open space for yoga, Tai Chi and other programs that we provide to help people
overcome the side-effects of radiation and chemotherapy, as well as to help them manage pain and stress. It is also the
site for many of our social events and educational presentations.
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Library
We have a library area containing shelves filled with books and pamphlets of interest to cancer patients and
their families, as well as a computer to allow for internet research. This room exists because of the generosity
of Mary & Howard Frank.
Program Room
We also have a playfully decorated room that is both inviting and comfortable for children. Here we provide
support services for children with cancer and those who have a parent, grandparent or guardian with cancer.
This space is also an additional program room and conference room when needed.
Cancer Support Community Greater miami is located in the Kendall 1 plaza just north of the intersection of US1 and
N. Kendall drive. We are on the second level of the plaza, on the roof of Ross. The entrance to the plaza is on US1.
Once you enter the plaza take the ramp next to Ross up to the second level. you will see a building at the top of the
ramp, that's where we are located. park and come in the front door. We are the first door on the right.
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The Giving Tree
One of the most special highlights within the Cancer Support Community Greater miami is a handmade
installation called The Giving Tree. pictured below, it was created by Santa Fe artist david Ross and hangs within
our living room through the generosity of the Strochak, Green and Goldban families.
As part of our 2015 Heart & Star Award dinner program, we ask that you please help us deepen our community
roots. The Giving Tree is filled with leaves, each bearing the donor name and to whom the leaf is “In Honor Of ” or
“In memory Of.” please consider being a special part of this heartfelt philanthropic program by recognizing the 2015
Heart & Star Honorees, the Cancer Support Community Greater miami, or loved ones who have been touched by
our organization.
Orange Leaf:
Red Leaf:
Green Leaf:
Gold Leaf:
Silver or yellow Leaf:
$ 15,000 –
$ 10,000 –
$ 5,000 –
$ 2,500 –
$ 1,000 –
$ 20,000
$ 14,999
$ 9,999
$ 4,999
$ 2,499
Please note that all Giving Tree Leaves are a one-time donation and are 100% tax-deductible.
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Cancer Support Communities Throughout the World
The Cancer Support Community Greater miami is a member of the largest non-profit international network providing cancer support
worldwide. Our organization is currently comprised of nearly 44 affiliates nationwide, 5 affiliates in development and has over 100 satellite
locations. There are also 4 international sites, including Wellness Communities in Tel Aviv and Tokyo and Gilda’s Clubs in Canada. There is
also an Internet based “Virtual Cancer Support Community” that reaches rural areas in the U.S. and other countries. Additionally, in 2003,
we established an online support program for teens with cancer and their parents called Group Loop.
HEADQUARTERS - Washington, dC
1050 17th Street, NW, Suite 500
Washington, dC 20036
phone: 202.659.9709 • Fax: 202.974.7999
New york City Office:
252 West 37th Street, 17th Floor
New york, Ny 10018
phone: 917.305.1200 • Fax: 212.967.8717
philadelphia Office:
4100 Chamounix drive
Fairmount park
philadelphia, pA 19131
phone: 267.295.3000 • Fax: 202.974.7999
UNITED STATES AFFILIATES
ARIZONA
CSC ARIZONA (1999)
360 E. palm Lane
phoenix, AZ 85004-1531
phone: 602.712.1006 • Fax: 602.712.1009
www.cscaz.org
CALIFORNIA
GC dESERT CITIES (2004)
73555 Alessandro drive
palm desert, CA 92260
phone: 760.770.5678 • Fax: 760.770.5667
www.gildasclubdesertcities.org
CSC pASAdENA (1990)
200 E. del mar, Suite 118
pasadena, CA 91105
phone: 626.796.1083 • Fax: 626.796.0601
www.cscpasadena.org
CSC CALIFORNIA CENTRAL
COAST (2013)
614 13th Street
paso Robles, CA 93446
phone: 805.238.4411
www.twcccc.org
CSC REdONdO BEACH (1987)
109 W. Torrance Blvd., #100
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
phone: 310.376.3550 • Fax: 310.372.2094
www.cancersupportredondobeach.org
CSC SAN FRANCISCO BAy AREA (1990)
3276 mcNutt Avenue
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
phone: 925.933.0107 • Fax: 925.933.0249
www.cancersupport.net
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CSC VALLEy/VENTURA/SANTA BARBARA (1991)
530 Hampshire Road
Westlake Village, CA 91361
phone: 805.379.4777 • Fax: 805.371.6231
www.cancersupportvvsb.org
CSC SANTA mONICA (1982)
1990 S. Bundy drive, Suite 100
Los Angeles, CA 90025
phone: 310.314.2555 • Fax: 310.979.7586
www.cancersupportcommunitybenjamincenter.org
DELAWARE
CSC dELAWARE (1996)
4810 Lancaster pike
Wilmington, dE 19807
phone: 302.995.2850 • Fax: 302.995.0834
www.cancersupportdelaware.org
FLORIDA
GC SOUTH FLORIdA (1997)
119 Rose drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
phone: 954.763.6776 • Fax: 954.763.6761
www.gildasclubsouthflorida.org
CSC GREATER mIAmI (2002)
8609 South dixie Highway
miami, FL 33143
phone: 305.668.5900 • Fax: 305.668.0048
www.CancerSupportCommunitymiami.org
UF HEALTH CANCER CENTERORLANdO HEALTH (2013)
1400 S. Orange Avenue
Orlando, FL 32806
phone: 321.843.8571
www.mdacco.com
GEORGIA
CSC ATLANTA (1997)
5775 peachtree dunwoody Road, Suite C-225
Atlanta, GA 30342
phone: 404.843.1880 • Fax: 404.843.1780
www.cscatlanta.org
ILLINOIS
GC CHICAGO (1998)
537 North Wells Street
Chicago, IL 60654
phone: 312.464.9900 • Fax: 312.464.1487
www.gildasclubchicago.org
INDIANA
CSC CENTRAL INdIANA (1995)
5150 West 71st St.
Indianapolis, IN 46268
phone: 317.257.1505 • Fax: 317.254.4534
www.cancersupportindy.org
GC EVANSVILLE (2013)
5740 Vogel Road
Evansville, IN 47715
phone: 812.402.8667
www.gcevv.org
IOWA
GC QUAd CITIES (1999)
1234 East River drive
davenport, IA 52803
phone: 563.326.7504 • Fax: 563.323.1658.
www.gildasclubqc.org
KENTUCKY
GC LOUISVILLE (2007)
p.O. Box 4061, 633 Baxter Avenue
Louisville, Ky 40204
phone: 502.583-0075 • Fax: 502.583.2004
www.gildasclublouisville.org
MASSACHUSETTS
CSC mASSACHUSETTS SOUTH SHORE (2012)
120 Longwater drive, Suite 104
Norwell, mA 02061
phone: 781.610.1490
www.cancersupportcommunityma.org
MICHIGAN
GC mETRO dETROIT (1998)
3517 Rochester Road
Royal Oak, mI 48073
phone: 248.577.0800 • Fax: 248.577.0898
www.gildasclubdetroit.org
GC GRANd RApIdS (2001)
1806 Bridge Street, NW
Grand Rapids, mI 49504
phone: 616.453.8300 • Fax: 616.453.8355
www.gildasclubgr.org
CSC GREATER ANN ARBOR (2007)
2010 Hogback Road, Suite 3
Ann Arbor, mI 48105
phone: 734.975.2500 • Fax: 734.975.2525
www.cancersupportannarbor.org
MINNESOTA
GC TWIN CITIES (2014)
10560 Wayzata Boulevard
minnetonka, mN 55305
phone: 612.227.2147
www.gildasclubtwincities.org
MISSOURI
CSC GREATER ST. LOUIS (1993)
1058 Old des peres Road St. Louis, mO 63131
phone: 314.238.2000 • Fax: 314.909.9900
www.cancersupportstl.org
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GC KANSAS CITy (2011)
p.O. Box 413907
21 West 43rd Street
Kansas City, mO 64111
phone: 816.531.5444 • Fax: 816.931.4424
www.gildasclubkc.org
CSC CENTRAL OHIO (1998)
1200 Old Henderson Road
Columbus, OH 43220
phone: 614.884.4673 • Fax: 614.884.1227
www.cancersupportohio.org
MONTANA
CSC mONTANA (2007)
102 S. 11th Avenue Bozeman, mT 59715
phone: 406.582.1600 • Fax: 406.582.5822
www.cancersupportmontana.org
PENNSYLVANIA
CSC GREATER LEHIGH VALLEy (2004)
944 marcon Boulevard, Suite 110
Allentown, pA 18109
phone: 610.861.7555 • Fax: 610.861.9177
www.CancerSupportGLV.org
NEW JERSEY
GC NORTHERN NEW JERSEy (2000)
575 main Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
phone: 201.457.1670 • Fax: 201.457.1697
www.gildasclubnnj.org
CSC GREATER pHILAdELpHIA (1993)
The Suzanne morgan Center at Ridgeland
4100 Chamounix drive
philadelphia, pA 19131
phone: 215.879.7733 • Fax: 215.879.6575
www.cancersupport-phila.org
GC SOUTH JERSEy (2003)
700 New Road
Linwood, NJ 08221-1237
phone: 609.926.2699 • Fax: 609.926.2688
www.gildasclubsouthjersey.org
SOUTH CAROLINA
GREENVILLE HEALTH SySTEm (2013)
900 W. Faris Road, 1st Floor
Greenville, SC 29605
phone: 864.455.5809
www.ghs.org
CSC CENTRAL NEW JERSEy (2004)
3 Crossroads drive
Bedminster, NJ 07921
phone: 908.658.5400 • Fax: 908.658.5404
www.cancersupportcnj.org
mONmOUTH mEdICAL CENTER
(mONmOUTH COUNTy) (2015)
300 Second Avenue
Long Branch, NJ 07740
phone: 732.923.6090
www.barnabashealth.org
TENNESSEE
GC NASHVILLE (1998)
1707 division Street
Nashville, TN 37203
phone: 615.329.1124 • Fax: 615.329.1167
www.gildasclubnashville.org
CSC EAST TENNESSEE (1990)
2230 Sutherland Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37919
phone: 865.546.4661 • Fax: 865.522.0938
www.CancerSupportET.org
mONmOUTH mEdICAL CENTER
SOUTHERN CAmpUS (OCEAN
COUNTy) (2015)
600 River Avenue
Lakewood, NJ 08701
phone: 732.923.6090
www.barnabashealth.org
TEXAS
CSC NORTH TEXAS (2002)
8196 Walnut Hill Lane, LL10
dallas, TX 75231
phone: 214.345.8230 • Fax: 214.219.5544
www.cancersupporttexas.org
NEW YORK
GC NEW yORK CITy (1995)
195 West Houston Street
New york, Ny 10014
phone: 212.647.9700 • Fax: 212.647.1154
www.gildasclubnyc.org
WASHINGTON
GC SEATTLE (2002)
1400 Broadway
Seattle, WA 98122
phone: 206.709.1400 • Fax: 206.709.9719
www.gildasclubseattle.org
GC ROCHESTER (2000)
255 Alexander Street
Rochester, Ny 14607
phone: 585.423.9700 • Fax: 585.423.9072
www.gildasclubrochester.org
GC mAdISON (2008)
7907 UW Health Court
middleton, WI 53562
phone: 608.828.8880
www.gildasclubmadison.org
GC WESTCHESTER (2001)
80 maple Avenue
White plains, Ny 10601
phone: 914.644.8844 • Fax: 914.644.8284
www.gildasclubwestchester.org
INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATES
OHIO
CSC GREATER CINCINNATINORTHERN KENTUCKy (1990)
4918 Cooper Road
Cincinnati, OH 45242
phone: 513.791.4060 • Fax: 513.791.8239
www.cancersupportcincinnati.org
CANADA
GC GREATER TORONTO (2002)
24 Cecil Street
Toronto, Ontario, Canada m5T 1N2
phone: 416.214.9898 • Fax: 416.214.0346
www.gildasclubtoronto.org
GC SImCOE mUSKOKA (2010)
(FORmERLy BARRIE, ONTARIO)
10 Quarry Ridge Road
Barrie, Ontario, Canada L4m 7G1
phone: 705.726.5199 • 705.726.7101 Fax
www.gildasclubsomcoemuskoka.org
ISRAEL
TWC TEL AVIV (2000)
(Beit mati)
7 Revivim Street
Givatayim 53103 Israel
phone: 972.3.572.1630 • Fax: 972.3.571.9578
www.cancer.org.il
JAPAN
Cancer Support Community Japan (2001)
Cancer Support Community
Room 214, 3-10-4
Toranomon, minato-ku
Tokyo, JApAN 105-0001
phone: 81.3.5545.1805 • Fax: 81.3.5545.1806
www.csc-japan.org
AFFILIATES IN DEVELOPMENT
CONNECTICUT
CSC SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT
p. O. Box 2182
Branford, CT 06405-2182
phone: 203.433.2721
www.cancersupportcommunitysct.org
NORTH CAROLINA
CSC EASTERN NC
pO Box 2844
Greenville, NC 27836
phone: 252.493.6493
www.cancersupportenc.org
TEXAS
CSC CENTRAL TEXAS
5708 Hero drive
Austin, TX 78735
phone: 512.358.9876
HOSPITAL PARTNERSHIPS
IN DEVELOPMENT
ILLINOIS
OSF SAINT FRANCIS mEdICAL
CENTER
530 NE Glen Oak Ave.
peoria, IL 61637
phone: 309.655.2234
www.osfsaintfrancis.org
NEW MEXICO
pRESBySTERIAN HEALTHCARE
SERVICES
8300 Constitution NE
Albuquerque, Nm 87110
phone: 505.599.6100
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DONORS
From January 2000 – March 2015*
$500,000 - $750,000
Carnival Corporation /
Carnival Foundation
Susan G. Komen for the Cure
$250,000 - $499,999
Chanin & Adam Carlin
peacock Foundation, Inc.
pamela & Richard Zakheim
$100,000 - $249,999
Carmen & John Arasi – Sharp General
Contractors, Inc.
Baptist Health South Florida, Inc./
miami Cancer Institute
Cancer Support Community
Headquarters
mary & Howard Frank
Health Foundation of South Florida
Rudy J. Kranys
Tere & Adam Spiegel
Fleta & Robert Stamen
$50,000 - $99,999
Advanced medical Specialties
patty & Leonard Fluxman –
The Fluxman Family Foundation
meg & Richard Green
Elizabeth & mark Heise
Sharon L. Kranys
moriarty & Associates of Florida, Inc.
morrison Brown Argiz & Farra, LLC
Osiason Educational Foundation, Inc.
maragarita pons, CpA, mBA
debra & Jeff Schottenstein
Carrie & Erik Sherman
Lynne & paul Steinfurth
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
The Bachelor Foundation, Inc.
The Wasie Foundation
$25,000 - $49,999
Countrywide Home Loans, Inc.
dade Community Foundation
mollie & Robert dady
Suzanne & James dockerty
Karel & George Foti
Alan Goldfarb
Joni & donald Green
Arthur H. Hertz
The Hurlburt Foundation, Inc.
Nargis & Nasir Kassamali
The Ethel & W. George Kennedy
Family Foundation
macy’s
mellon United National Bank
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Northern Trust
perry Ellis International
Aida & Joseph Roisman
SAp International – Charitable Fund
Edie & Firth Spiegel
debi & Ken Strochak
Judith & Joseph Weisenfeld
Carole Wright
$10,000 - $24,999
American Society for Radiation
Oncology
Anonymous
mary Babcock-pahules
Lang Baumgarten
Bill Ussery motors, Inc.
Bilzin Sumberg Baena price
& Axelrod LLp
Blank Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Boston Scientific Foundation, Inc.
Barbara Calev
Stephanie & Francis Carter
Laura Coulter-Jones Foundation
de Lange Family Foundation
dp property Holding, LLC
Carlos Echave
James & Barbara Eroncig
Federated department Stores, Inc.
Flagship Resort development Corp.
Jefferson Lee Ford III memorial
Foundation
maria B. Freed
Fowler Rodriguez
Gibraltar Bank
Rita Glassman & Sheryl Rosenfield
Green Bag Company Inc.
Greenberg Traurig, LLp
mr. & mrs. Allen R. Greenwald
GyN Oncology of miami /
dr. Nicholas Lambrou &
dr. Troy Gatcliffe & dr. Robert diaz
Ollie Ladd Hill
Lilian & pete Izaguirre
Tamara moravia Israel
& William mcCarthy
Tati & Ezra Katz
Arlene & Al Kahn
Kaufman Rossin & Co.
Kimberly & Bradley Keywell
michael Latterner
Isabel & marvin Leibowitz
Luminaire, Inc.
drs. madeleen & Ildefonso mas
Jane & paul mass
Linda & Olin mcKenzie
dr. John T. macdonald Foundation
millennium pharmaceuticals, Inc.
miller Family Foundation
Bonnie Ladd muller
Jane & Al Nahmad
malcolm & Edith Neuwahl
Grace Wang & Steven pabalan
Carlos & Robin palomares
papa John’s pizzeria LLC
Lawrence & patricia paretta
Carmen & Arnaldo perez
Bobette & Steele Reeder
Gudelia & Ramon Rodriguez-Torres
Edward Charles Rogers
Cessy & Richard Rubinson, m.d.
Ruth Anderson Foundation
Sapient
Suzanne Sarsfield
Joan & J. david Scheiner
Tracey & Larry Spiegelman
Steiner Corporation
South miami GOG /
dr. Ricardo Estape & Eric Estape
The Szaro Family
patricia & John B. Thompson
Cheryl & Reuben Trane
Weintraub Family Foundation
$5,000 - $9,999
1040 Biscayne Associates, Inc.
AddmCO
Adp
meena & Kashyap Bakhai
BB&T
Jackie & Burt Bloom
philippe Boutboul
Braman Family Foundation
donna & david Buchwald
Josephine Burke
michael Capponi
macarena Carretero, m.d.
Century Homebuilders LLC
Certified Home Loans of Florida, Inc.
Bea & peter Citron
Coldwell Banker, LTd
Coventry Health Care –
an Aetna Company
dacra design Associates, LTd
The dave & mary Alper JCC
Lorna davis
Annette F. dubner
Esslinger Wooten maxwell
Eric N. Falkenberg
Candace & michael Falsetto
denny & paul Feinsilver
Florman Family Foundation, Inc.
Flos U.S.A. Incorporated
Ivy Fraidin & Steve Greenberg
FundQuest
Gables Engineering, Inc.
Russell W. & Ronalee E. Galbut Fund
GlaxoSmithKline
Goldfarb, Gold, Gonzalez & Wald, p.A.
John Grasser
Honoring Alina Villasante & Amy Hollub
Great Florida Bank
marilyn & Sid Greenspan
Grossman & Roth, pA
Elizabeth Welch, m.d.
& Lloyd Hershman, m.d.
Kim & William Kaskel
Holland & Knight LLp
Amy & Harry Hollub
John paul Hoolihan
Sara & Steve Horton
Hughes, Hubbard & Reed, LLp
Hunton & Williams
K & L Gates, LLp
drs. Nilza & Tamas Kallos
Sara & Rafael Kapustin
John W. Keller, III - Keller & Bolz, LLp
marian Krutulis
Lady Suzanna & Charlton Tweed
Charitable Foundation
Jan & daniel Lewis
Libra Foundation
marilyn & Stephen Liedman
Living divani
doetsch’s Glass & Aluminum
Candy martin & Jay Kaba
mark mcGovern
Anamary Quiros mesa, m.d.
& Art mesa
miami Waste paper, Co.
millennium partners
morgan Stanley Smith Barney, LLC
morse, LLC
Jennifer & Richard morrison
Joan morrison
Isabel mulholland
murai Wald Biondo & moreno, p.A.
Jennifer & Joseph Natoli
melanie Nennig & Julio Herrera Velutini
O property Collection
Steven Olszewski, m.d.
& Robin Amster
Kelly & dan Osman
Val perez
pImCO
podhurst Orseck p.A.
Jason port
marilyn & Neil Ramo
maria & don Reilly
Reliance Wholesale, Inc.
Retail Ventures Service, Inc.
Oscar Roger ~ Groves properties, Ltd.
pantry Liquors & Wine Shop
Ginny & Arjun Saluja
Bonnie & John Seipp
Seltzer Law p.A.
Rodger Shay
Sanford Shkolnik
The Shepard Broad Foundation, Inc.
Shutts & Bowen, LLp
Carole & Stephen Smith
South Beach Resort management, LLC
Southern Wine & Spirits
Charitable Foundation
Lindsay Spalding & Julie Steven
Stearns, Weaver, miller, Weissler,
Alhadeff & Sitterson, p.A.
michael Steffens & marjorie Goldman
Styles Holdings, LLC
The Lary Foundation
The popkin-Herschthal Families –
Blue Star Camps
The Sain Orr Foundation
Elizabeth & Geevy Thomas
Takeko Toyama, md
Rosemary Trane
Tropical Auto Tag Agency, Inc
Vivian & Abe Tuchman
Turnberry Associates
Union planters Bank Corp
University of miami - Coral Gables
Campus
University of miami Health Systems
University of miami Leonard m. miller
School of medicine
Barbara & Frederick Wallace
Wartsila North America, Inc.
Waste Services, Inc.
Judith Weisenfeld
West Flagler Associates Ltd.
Williamson Automotive
dennis Wiseman
mitchell Wolfson Sr. Foundation
$1,000 - $4,999
1100 Brickell Venture partners, LLC
1700 meridian Associates, LLC
Nilda & Amado Acosta
Elizabeth & maurice Adams
Adorno & yoss, pC
Akerman Senterfitt
Alarm & Electronics Systems, LLC
Charlie Alvarez
Emilio & martha Alvarez
manuel Alvarez
American Gem Associates
Andrew S. Lebowitz Charitable
Foundation
madeleine & micky Arison
A.E. Elroy & Jean Arnason
Ray & Fredrica Applebaum
ASA Chrome, Inc
Atlantic doors & Hardware, Inc.
Blanche T. August
Austin & Stanovich Risk managers,
LLC
Auto Tag management Group, Inc.
B & B Italia USA, Inc.
Annette & Frederick Baddour
Robert Baer
Baker Foundation
Thomas Bales, Jr.
Brett Ballinger
Bancredito
Bank of America
Barco Holdings, LLC
Barry Wish Family Foundation
Todd Battaglia
Juan pablo Bayona
Lisa Behnke
Ben Gamla Charter School pTO,
Kendall
Berman & Berman p.A.
david Berman
yanira Bermudez
Jayusia & Alan Bernstein
Francyn & Bob Berrin
mr. & mrs. Ben Bistrong
marie & michael Black
Bonnie Blaire
Boffi Spa
John Bohatch
Boies Schiller & Flexner LLp
Ronald Book
Florencio & morayma Boucourt
William T. Brady, Jr.
mr. & mrs. daniel Brea
Brickell motors
Boies Schiller & Flexner LLp
Cristina & Bobby Brochin
paula & Robert Brockway
mr. & mrs. Alvin Brown
don Browne
Jeffrey Bryan
Ingersoll & Rooney Buchanan
Jim Bulger
Jennifer & matthew Buttrick
Ralph Button
Enrique Cabanilla
Cabi developers LLC
maria Eduarda & Fernando Campos
dr. Sherwood Cantor
Capretto South LLC
donald Carlin
Tercilla Carmencita
Albert Castellon
Ana & Gerardo Castillo
Causeway Square
Centene management Company LLC
Libby & Joseph Cerniglia
Cervera Real Estate
Gary Chaffin
Andre Chammas
Luis G. Chiappy
Chicago Title Insurance Company
Therese & Joe Ciampa
Citi Smith Barney
Clarence Wolf Jr. and
Alma B. Wolf Foundation
Coadvantage Resources, Inc.
Coconut Grove Bank
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2015 Heart & Star Award Dinner
Jeanne & Boris Como
mike Como
Joseph T. Comras
michael Comras
mr. & mrs. Ricardo Cora
Coral Gables Community Foundation,
Inc.
Core design Group
Kathryn pinkus & Victor Corzo
Crushco LLC
Hugo Cuevas-mohr
mr. & mrs. Jay Curtin
Wanda Custer
CyberKnife Center
Shelley B. daniel
danna-Gracey, Inc.
dASR Consultants LLC
Luis de Armas & Ellen downey
Suzanne de maria
Angela & Albert de Rojas
Edward de Valle
manuel & marlene de Zarraga
deering properties, LLC
Robert derhagopian, m.d.
Scott deutsch
Vivian dimond
Helene & manuel diner
dixie york Corporation
Caron & Robert dockerty
margaret dockerty
michael donnelly
Ellen downy
Betty dubick
Susan & James dubin
Roger, melissa & Ariel dunwell
Jaime & Todd Ehrenreich
Rhoda & Ira Ehrenkrantz
Andrew Elisburg
Envestnet Asset management, Inc.
Erisa pension Systems
Estoril, Inc.
EUSA pharma
Everglades Steel Corporation
Colleen & Richard Fain
Javier Falla
Joseph Farcus
Andrew Feldman
Feldenkreis Family Foundation
Lori & milton Ferrell
Gregg Fierman
Steven Fiske
J. patrick Fitzgerald
Floors & Walls Inc.
Florida power & Light
Sean Foley
Hector Fortun
Fortune International Equity
Foundation for Human Enrichment
Nelson Fox
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Fragomen, del Rey, Bernsen &
Loewy, pC
Jay Fraioli – media Counselors
Susan & Bruce Frank
mr. & mrs. david Frankel
Lewis A. Fraser
Stanford Freedam
philip & Ellen Freidin
Ana Hughes-Freund & Enrique Freund
Robert m. Friedman
F & S Cabinets Inc.
Fru management, Inc.
Boris & Raquel Gabay
Gabelli Funds
Gables park Tower Limited
dr. Joan Gaines
Russell Galbut
Arthur J. Gallagher
Shari Lynn Gantman
Catherine O’Connor & Andres Garcia
pamela Garrison
Gator development Corporation
donna F. Genet
Genomic Health, Inc.
Charles George
Judith & phillip George
Alison & Samuel Gersten
Joan Getz
Cindy & Victor Giron
Todd Glaser
Jane & Amir Gold
Harvey & muriel Goldberg
Bernard Goldsmith
Goldstein Schechter price
Lucas Horwitz & Co.
Nancy & Howard Gordon
Louan & Robert Gordon
Jennifer & Barry Gould
matt Gracey
John Grasser
Greater miami Convention &
Visitors Bureau
meg Green & Associates
marilyn & Sid Greenspan
Jane Forman & Graham Gobie
marie Green Forum, LLC
Seth Greenberg
Cynthia L. Greene, p.A.
Evelyn & Bruce Greer
Kenneth Grossman
Grovenor House, LLC
Groves properties, LTd
Guttenmacher, Bohatch &
Barinaga-Burch, p.A.
Beverly & Andrew Haase
Eric d. Hadar
Sandra & duco Hamasaki
Susie & Bob Hannan
Hard Rock Cafe - Orlando
James d. Harper, Jr.
deborah F. Harris
Kathy & Jim Harris
Harrison & Shriftman LLC
Jim Haulein
Betty Hawk
Nancy Thornton Hector
Robert C. Hector, Jr.
Julia Heller
melchior B. Heller
Carmen Lina Herrera
Jean H. Hicks
Highwinds Realty Advisors Inc.
Janet Hiles
Jodi Hoffman, LLp
Hogan & Hartson
Tibor Hollo
Home Show management Corp.
Hotels AB
William Houchins
Robert H. Hubsch
donna Huck
Integrated Security Systems
Lindsay Jackman
Wendy Levy Jackson
Jarbas, Inc.
JFL Ventures, Inc.
John p. & Anne W. mcNulty Foundation
marlene & Robert Josefsberg
Libia Casas-Justice
K mack, LLC
K.A.S. & Associates
Kallos & Carretero, m.d., p.A.
Laura Kiminsky Trust
Zubin Kassamali
marjorie Kates
Andi & Bruce Katz
Bernice & don Katz
michael J. Katz &
Barbara dutmers, m.d.
Raymond Kayal – NewsLink Group
Laura Kiminsky Trust
Laura Kefalidis
John Kennedy
Kathleen Kennedy
Thomas R. Ketteler
Stephanie & Fred Keywell
Terri Kibler
Kirkpatrick & Lockhart preston
Gates Elli LLp
Vickie & Barry Kligerman
mr. & mrs. Albert Klomparens
deborah Koch
Kristin Koenig
Claudia & dennis Koltun
Sandy Krasick & Family
KpmG
Katherine & Alan Krinzman
Roberta & miles Kuttler
Honoring Alina Villasante & Amy Hollub
Susan & Richard Lampen
Latham & Watkins LLp
Ruth Latterner
Lauren's Light, Inc.
Lauris Boulanger, Inc.
Gladys Lavina-Ortega
Lawrence & patricia paretta Foundation
Leader Trade Solutions Corp.
Charlotte B. Leatherman
Luz & donald LeBaron
Gaston Legorburu
Scott Leeds
Tracey & Raymond Leveillee
Elizabeth & Nathan Leight
Helene Levin
Jennifer & Eric Levin
Karen & Jason Levine
Norman Levine
donna & Jonathan Levinson
Suzanne & mark Levitats
meron Levitats
Jennifer & Adam Levy
mr. & mrs. mario Lichtenstein
Alan & diane Lieberman
dr. & mrs. martin Liebling
diane & pedro Lopez
Liz Whitney Tippett Foundation
Lott & Friedland, p.A.
Nicki & Jon Friedland
dawn Lovell
Ludlam dixie Animal Clinic
Lilliam & Gus machado
denise Zimmer madan
dulce & Reynaldo madiedo
Curtis J. maese
Jayne malfitano
Sandra & Arnold mannis
mr. & mrs. George manouilidis
Christine mara
Jane & Stewart marcus
Gwen margolis
Ellen & martin marks
martin & Constance Collins margulies
markowitz, davis, Ringel & Trusty
david marquette
Elizabeth martino
mass mutual Financial Group
Cynthia & Curtis mayes
dr. Flora mayora
Jodi & Jason mazer
p. Isabel & m. Sean mcBrayer
Karen & Robert H. mcCammon
John p. & Anne W. mcNulty Foundation
Virginia mead
Ellen & martin meehan
meland Russin Hellinger
& Budwick, p.A.
Olga & david melin Foundation, Inc.
Lisa & Victor mendelson
Brenda Rubin mendez
Alexander menendez
mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables
Sharon messer
miami-dade County
miami Christian School
miami Heat Family Outreach
Charitable Fund
miami parking Authority
miami Waste paper Company
miccosukee Indian Gaming
Nancy michelson
marian & marc milgram
Susan miller
Lisa & Howard millhauser
Nancy & Richard milsten
paulette mintz
Alan mishael
mr. & mrs. Chris moebus
Albert molina
Lou moore
Ann & michael morgan
morgan Keegan & Company, Inc.
morris Family Foundation
Susan & david morton
mr. & mrs. Jay morton-Leventhal
morton's Restaurant Group, Inc.
mr. & mrs. John moxon
Elaine & Robert Nacron
Nature's produce
Gabriel Navarro
david C. Neale
Robert S. Neale
Judith Neiwirth
melissa & Robert Netkin
Network for medical Communication
& Research
Network media Group, Inc.
Stanley Newmark
North dade medical Foundation
North Shore medical Center
Alfred J. Novak
Novartis pharmaceuticals Corp.
Noven pharmaceuticals, Inc.
mike Nunez
Catherine O'Connor & E. Andres Garcia
Olympus Holdings, Inc.
Omega Risk management LLC
Omni Colonnade Hotel
One Ocean plaza 2001, LTd
Sharon O’Rourke
OSI pharmaceuticals
Suat palpas
pamsco, Inc.
pan American marble & Stone Co.
pandiscio Inc.
Anne & Charles papy
marilyn pascual
patterson Companies, Inc.
don paul & Vanessa Cisneros
pavarini Construction Co.
peace Love World LLC
Jeffrey peck
darlene Boytell perez & Jorge perez
Shirley perlman
Carmen Lopez peters
Joseph L. petrole
pharmed Group
philips International Holding Corp.
philips Lake Worth, L.p.
Everette & diane phillips
philip pilevsky
pine Island Tomato Farms Inc.
Clementine pitts
plantation Fashion mall
Steve plotkin
Richard pollack
pollo Tropical
polo plastic Surgery p.A.
Jeanette & donald poole
Lisi port
Steven posner
James postlewait
Iris & Jerome price
Ellen & maidad Rabina
Sarah Rader
michael Radner
Glenn Ravelo
Regions morgan Keegan private Banking
Edward d. Reilly
Shalom Reiser
Sylvia Reiser
Eva & Guillermo Retchkiman
Carlos A Rivas
Robbins, Tunkey, Ross, Amsel,
Raben & Waxman, p.A.
Craig Robins
maria Amela Rodrigues
Julian Rodriguez
Sandra & James Rogan
Neil Rollnick
Gail & michael Rosenberg
Estelle & George Rosenfield
Susan & Robert Rosenthal
Sue & John Rossler
Roth, Rousso & darrach, p.A.
Alex Roush Architects
Olivia & Ron Rothstein
Lily & Joseph Rosenblatt
Anne marie & Tom Rozek
Stuart Rubin
Nancy & Nels Rundgren
Lois Russell
Ryder Charitable Foundation
Jill Sachson
Lu Anne Sadler
dara & mark Salky
diane & Lee Sandler
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Kevin Sarsfield
Liliam Sarsfield
marvis & david Schaecter
Saul Schottenstein Foundation
Arthur Scheinholz
Kelly Schild
Kathie & Jim Schlesinger
Schlessinger Companies, LLC
marita & John Scholtz
James Scholz
Judy Schottenstein
Steven Schuble
Sue Kronick & Edward manno Shumsky
Cindy & Steven Schwartz
martin A. Schwartz
Robert & Holly Schwartztol
Schwebke-Shiskin & Associates, Inc.
Seipp & Flick
marin E. Segal
Simone Segredo
Carlos Segrera
danielle Selem
Carolina Sendon
Inge Sengelmann
Lily & david Serviansky
Carrie & david Shulman
Jackie & Rich Siegel
Antonio Sierra
Jacqueline Silverman
Stuart Singer
Barry Sloan
Lawrence J. Smith
marilyn Sniderman
Stephan James Associates/Kramer
professional Staffing
SOL Sotheby's International Realty
Southern Hill Real Estate, Inc.
Spectrum pharmaceuticals, Inc.
debbie & Robert Sperber
danielle & marc Spiegelman
phillip Sroka
Jean & Eugene Stark
Ellen & mark Starkman
Starwood Urban, LLC
diana & Eugene Stearns
Sen. paul B. Steinberg
Riva & Jay Steinman
Lloraine punancy Stewart
pat Strawgate
Jason Strochak & Vicki Greenbaum
Cleide Suguihara
SunLife Financial
Janice Sussman
Clemencia & paul Susz
Gene Swindle
Jill & Richard Swerdlow
Susanna Taddei
Rhoni & Ned Tannebaum
Stanley Tate
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Taubco
Laurie Stein & michael Tein
miriam Templeton
Terra-Archiplan
Robin Tassler & Roger Terrone
The Arden Group, Inc.
The Bank of New york mellon
The Bank Atlantic Foundation Inc.
The BG Group, LLC
The Brazilian Court
The Charles & marabeth Causey
Foundation
The Chrysalis Consulting Group
The Collection
The Comras Company of Florida, Inc.
The Eaton Law Firm, LLC
The Greenwich Group International,
LLC
The Heat Group Foundation
The Interiors Group (michelle Reich)
The mailman Foundation, Inc.
The miami Foundation
The miami Heat
The marilyn & mitchell Sabin
Family Foundation
The Sobel Family Foundation
Elizabeth Age Thomas
Rexford Thompson
Tien Family Foundation
Germaine Tilney
Fern & danny Toccin
Kevin Tomlinson
Steve Torcise
Janet Tralins
Transamerica Capital, Inc.
Warren & Randi Trazenfeld
deborah & michael Troner, m.d.
Turbine Engine Solutions
Urban Investments Advisors, LLC
Stefany Vad
Varsity Travel
James Varnadoe
The Vega Family
Kelley & paul Verrochi
Sonnia & miguel Viyella
Arlene & Robert Vogt-Lowell
Katherine & Kenneth Voss
Wachovia Bank
Wade Electric, Inc.
Waltman & Cohen
Waste management
Hardy Welborn
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
Rick Weider
Karl Weigant
dr. & mrs. malvin Weinberger
Judy & Sherwood Weiser
merle Weiss
Robert Wennett
Noah Weitz
Florence & Robert Werner
White & Case
Whole Foods market
Wild Oats markets, Inc.
Terry & Kris Williams
Norma & Alan Wilson
denise Wohl
Joseph Wolen
Women’s Fund of miami-dade County
Jocelyn & Eric Woolworth
Gordon Wood
World Fuel Services
marta Weeks Wulf & Karleton B. Wulf
Janice & Ivan Zuckerman
Janet & E. Richard yulman
Alan & Sloan Zakheim
Susan & Richard Zinn
Renee & Allan Zwerner
*As of march 6, 2015
Honoring Alina Villasante & Amy Hollub
Luxury Special Drawing
Enter to win one of the items listed below. Tickets are $25 each or 5 for $100.
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entertainment, compelling enrichment programmes, ballroom dancing and
traditional British afternoon tea.
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Valued at $6,000.
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Valued at $2,000.
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purses and clutches. This Black & White Leather and Snakeskin pierre Hardy
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Thank You to our Generous Special Drawing Donors!
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T H E R E A R E T H O S E WH O WI S H T H EY
COULD DO MORE.
A N D T H O S E WH O S I M P LY D O.
CONGRATULATIONS TO TONIGHT ’S HONOREES.
Your tirelss efforts and continued dedication to helping others are an inspiration
to us all. We’d like to thank you, and everyone involved with the Cancer Support
Community Greater Miami, for making our community a better place.
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The University of Miami
and
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Congratulate
Alina Villasante
on her dedication to our community
and her heartfelt efforts
to improve the lives of others
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With thanks for the kindness of this year’s
Heart & Star Awards recipients
Alina Villasante
and
Amy Hollub
Thank you as well
Cancer Support Community Greater Miami
for your gift of life, your support,
and your kindness
to those who need it
most in our community.
The Fluxman Family
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World-class Cancer Care.
Miami Cancer Institute at Baptist Health South Florida i s c o m m i t t e d t o b r i n g i n g w o r l d - c l a s s c a n c e r c a r e t o o u r c o m m u n i t y.
T h e a r c h i t e c t u r a l l y s t u n n i n g , $ 4 3 0 m i l l i o n f a c i l i t y w i l l transform cancer car e in our community and acr oss the globe
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one r oof, including our r enowned founding oncologists. Scheduled t o o p e n i n 2 0 1 6 , Miami C a n c e r I n s t i t u t e w i l l a l s o
fea t u re a c u t t i ng- e d g e re s e a rc h facility d e s i g n e d t o give patients access t o g ro u n d b re a k i n g t r e a t m e n t s a n d
advanced clinical trials. That’s a healthy step forwar d i n t h e f i g h t a g a i n s t c a n c e r.
Visit BaptistHealth.net/MiamiCancerInstitute
Bold Spirits Build Hope.
Hope, education and support are at the heart of the Cancer Support Community Greater Miami’s mission. Miami Cancer
Institute is proud to salute two amazing women, who by their words, deeds and actions have fostered hope for those
impacted by cancer. They are two of our community’s brightest stars.
Congratulations to tonight’s Heart & Star recipients.
A not-for
not-for-profit
-profit organization
organization supported by philanthropy
philanthropy and committed to our
faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence
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Dr. Firth and Edie Spiegel
proudly honor the service of the
Cancer Support Community Greater Miami,
its Honorees and its Staff
on this auspicious occasion.
After years of work in the field,
we are delighted to endorse their message of hope
and healing that is the commitment
of this incredible organization.
CONGRATULATIONS to the 2015 Honorees
Alina Villasante and Amy Hollub
And thank you Cancer Support Community Greater Miami
for 13 years of service in our community.
Packman
neuwahl
& RosenbeRg
Attorneys at Law
1500 San Remo Ave., #125, Coral Gables, FL 33146
Tel:(305) 665-3311 • Fax:(305) 665-1244
Web: www.pnrlaw.com
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We are so proud of our
Dear Friend Amy
who has the biggest heart
and always shines like a star!
We love and support you,
Lana Bernstein, Barbara Davis, Karen Dern,
Adrian Dubow, Lauren Sturges Fernandez,
Lori Friedman, Jacqueline Green, Sharon Goldman,
Ellen Gutlohn, Laura Koffsky, Linda Krinsky,
Martha Levey, Julianne McDowell, Erica Neam,
Alisa Oppenheim, Sabrina Robinson, Pam Shapiro,
Susan Shapiro, Jackie Siegel, Lisa Simkovic,
Tracey Spiegelman, Leslie Steinberg,
Marisa Toccin, Meredith Wolf & Perri Young
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Congratulations to the
Cancer Support Community Greater Miami
and its honorees this evening.
Special love and recognition to
Pam and Dick Zakheim,
the heart and stars of this wonderful organization.
We are so grateful for your continued good health
and efforts on behalf of the cancer community.
Love,
Joan and J. David Scheiner
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Congratulations to
Alina Villasante
and to
Amy Hollub
on being honored by the
Cancer Support Community Greater Miami
for your outstanding service to your community
Carmen and John Arasi
and all of us at Sharp General Contractors, Inc.
www.SharpGC.com
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Alina Congratulations on being honored by the
Cancer Support Community Greater Miami.
We’re so glad you’re a part of
our community!
Michael Mendez
Pantry Liquors
Proudly salutes the 2015 Heart & Star Honorees
Alina Villasante
Champion of the Community Spirit
•
Amy Hollub
Champion of the Human Spirit
•
and the
Cancer Support Community Greater Miami
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Congratulations to
Alina Villasante
&
Amy Hollub
and to Cancer Support Community Greater Miami
We appreciate your outstanding commitment to our community!
Debra & Jeff Schoenstein
You inspire us.
With sincere appreciation, we salute
Cancer Support Community Greater Miami
and its honorees
Amy Hollub & Alina Villasante
Vaccines Plasma Derivatives Biologicals
Supply Sensitive Pharmaceuticals
866.210.1591
www.reliancewholesale.com
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Cordova, TN, distribution facility accredited since 2007
To our dear friend Amy,
Congratulations on the Champion of
the Human Spirit Award. You are an
inspiration to all who know you.
“I learned that courage was not the
absence of fear, but the triumph over it.”
Nelson Mandela
All our love,
Jackie, Rich, Allison and Abby Siegel
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L O C A T I O N S
W O R L D W I D E˚
Greenberg Traurig proudly supports the
Cancer Support Community Greater Miami
and this year’s Heart & Star Award Dinner honorees,
Alina Villasante and Amy Hollub.
MARK A. SALKY
GREENBERG TRAURIG, P.A. | 333 SE 2ND AVENUE | SUITE 4400
MIAMI, FL 33131 | 305.579.0500
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Professional Bank
Congratulates
Alina Vil asante
on being
the 2015 Heart & Star
Champion of the
Community Spirit
Award Recipient
Congratulations to
Amy Hollub
on your
Champion of the
Human Spirit Award
We are very proud of your
commitment to cancer support!
With Love,
Barbara & Marvin
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We admire you!
Congratulations to
2015 Heart & Star Award Recipients
Alina Villasante and Amy Hollub.
Congratulations Amy!
You’re a star and we love you!
Love,
Tammi & Andy Hellinger and Family
Janet & Eddie Nankin and Family
Amy & Rick Deutch and Family
Thank you to the
Cancer Support Community Greater Miami
for the work you do
every minute of every day.
Tracey, Larry, Lindsay and A.J. Spiegelman
Congratulations Alina!
Congratulations Amy
on your award
and thank you
for your heartfelt
dedication to our community.
Congratulations to
Amy Hollub
and to the
Cancer Support Community Greater Miami
With love,
Lisa and Victor Mendelson
Lindsey, Nicole
and Alexander
The Law Offices of Jeffrey E. Levey, P.A.
Jeffrey and Martha Levey
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Amy you truly deserve this.
You have made sure that your journey has saved
more lives than just your own.
Love you,
Rabbi Rachel Greengrass
Congratulations,
Amy, you are an
a mazing woman.
To health, love and peace.
xoxo,
The Dubows
Well deserved Amy!
Much love,
Debra &
Dennis Scholl
Dear Amy,
You have always been my Star!
Love,
Judy Weissel
Save The Date
Monday October 19, 2015
Deering Bay Yacht & Country Club
The Annual
Cancer Support Community Greater Miami
Golf & Tennis Tournament
SEE YOU THERE!
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Tributes
Alina, You are a true example of peace, love and giving back! For all that you do, we thank
you.
Joyce & Briana
To Amy Hollub, one of my favorite women in Miami.
Debra Frank
Amy, you inspire us by living your life with purpose and gratitude.
Congratulations on this honor.
With love, Belinda & Mark Gilbert
Alina, you never cease to amaze me with everything you are able to accomplish! Congrats!!
Love always, Angie Martinez
Alina, you traveling to Haiti–gave us the vision that any one can help–we are grateful for
your LOVE to those less fortunate. Thank you Amiga–we LOVE you :)
Amigos Near Foundation
Amy! Congrats on this honor!
The Gutlohns and Schmidts
Celebrating Amy and Alina for all they are, for all they do, and for all they inspire us to be.
Marc, Danielle, Logan, Austin and Ethan Spiegleman
Mazel Tov Amy, you truly are a Champion of the Human Spirit.
Love, The Mazer Family
Amy, thank you for all your hard work and dedication to this most important cause.
Love, Pam and Howard Wolofsky and Family
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Congratulations to the 2015 Heart & Star Award Honorees
and to Cancer Support Community Greater Miami.
5822 Sunset Drive • South Miami, FL 33143-5220 • 305.661.7767
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Thank you for
joining us!
The Cancer Support Community Greater Miami is part of an international non-profit
organization that provides emotional and educational support services completely FREE
of charge to cancer patients and their loved ones, no matter what the stage of their disease
or recovery.
Our program features support groups, lectures, workshops, and mind-body offerings all
led by professionals licensed in their field of expertise. These services are provided under
one roof in a setting that is designed to feel like a home allowing for a warm and comforting
environment. All dollars raised through the generosity of the community stay in Miami to fund
our free services for South Florida cancer patients and their families.
8609 South Dixie Highway • Miami, FL 33143
Tel: 305.668.5900 • Fax: 305.668.0048
www.CancerSupportCommunityMiami.org