Page 22 - Southern Exposure - December '21

Page 22, Southern Exposure

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RDK Melanoma Foundation Announces Partnership

With Tampa General Hospital And Sponsorship Of

Annual Luncheon And Fashion Show

The Richard David Kann (RDK) Melanoma Foundation The academic medical the community on sun safety prevention and early detection
is proud to announce that Tampa General Hospital (TGH) is center is taking cancer of melanoma.
the 2022 Diamond Sponsor of the foundation’s 22nd annual care to the next level by “We are so grateful for John’s support and the generosity
luncheon and fashion show that takes place on Monday, Jan. establishing the TGH of Tampa General Hospital,” said Debbie Schwarzberg,
24, 2022, at The Breakers Palm Beach. Cancer Institute. Through founder and president of RDK Melanoma Foundation.
RDK Melanoma Foundation’s Annual Luncheon and Fashion the Cancer Institute, “Tampa General’s meaningful participation hugely impacts
Show is one of the most popular fashion events and luncheons on Tampa General’s cancer our upcoming event and the programs that will be provided in
the island. All proceeds benefit the foundation’s mission to save physicians will offer a 2022. Tampa General’s donation and John’s vision as a CEO
lives through education about the prevention and early detection highly coordinated range and community leader speak volumes about the hospital’s
of skin cancer, especially melanoma, its deadliest form. of multidisciplinary commitment to cancer and the work of the RDK Melanoma
John Couris, president and CEO of Tampa General specialties such as Foundation. Tampa General’s gift will help support statewide
Hospital, will attend the event and present on the academic hematologic malignancies, sun safety education programs with a focus on Palm Beach
medical center’s plans to expand services to the Palm Beaches stem cell and cellular County and the cities of Tampa and St. Petersburg.”
and Treasure Coast, its focus on cancer care, as well as the therapies, neuro-oncology, The RDK Melanoma Foundation’s 22nd Annual Luncheon
importance of prevention and early detection, at this much- thoracic, breast, colorectal, and Fashion Show begins at 10:30 a.m., featuring a world-class
anticipated luncheon. urologic, and gynecologic John Couris silent auction. At noon, guests will be treated to a gourmet
With deep ties in this community, Couris was the president oncology. Advanced luncheon and stunning runway fashion show featuring designer
and CEO of Jupiter Medical Center for more than seven years subspecialties will be offered as well, including liver and J. Mendel.
before taking on the role of president and CEO of Tampa General hepatobiliary oncology, otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat) Nancy Hart will serve as luncheon chairwoman and
Hospital for the past four. This 1,041-bed, nonprofit academic and genitourinary (reproductive system and genitourinary honorary chairwoman is Suzanne Neidland. Cochairwomen
medical center is one of the largest hospitals in America and tract). Tampa General will continue to take a multidisciplinary include: Ileene Fisher, Connie Frankino, Marianne Gold, and
is the highest-ranked hospital in Tampa Bay in U.S. News & approach and will strongly emphasize compassionate and Ari Rifkin.
World Report’s 2021/22 Best Hospitals and one of the top four personalized care that focuses on the whole patient. This will To request an invitation or to learn more, visit
hospitals in Florida. U.S. News & World Report also ranked give patients in the Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches the ability melanomaluncheon.com or call (561) 655-9655.
Tampa General Hospital among the top 10 percent of hospitals to access care for complex cancers and participate in clinical About Richard David Kann Melanoma (RDK) Foundation
in the nation for oncology in 2021/22. trials, and then return home for follow-up care with their local The foundation has been working locally and nationally
Tampa General’s commitment to the Palm Beaches and doctor. For more information about the Tampa General Cancer for over 26 years to save lives by changing behaviors through
Treasure Coast can be seen in its alliances with the Cancer Institute, visit TGH Cancer Institute. education to increase awareness on sun safety prevention and
Center of South Florida in 2020, the Gastro Group of the Palm As the 2022 diamond sponsor, Couris and Tampa General early detection of melanoma. Their newest initiative involves
Beaches and most recently the TGH General Surgeons of the are strong supporters of the mission of RDK Melanoma
Palm Beaches, both in 2021. Foundation and the work the organization does to help educate Nonprofit Events on page 23

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