Page 6 - Boca ViewPointe- July '24

Page 6, Viewpointe July 2024

Dear Champions for Cancer Research,
Dear Pap Corps Champions,
What an amazing year this has been! We had a total of 362 fundraising events which consisted of 59 Card Parties, 30 I want to express my sincere gratitude to you for everything you do to help us beat cancer. We know that you (our members)
Walkathons, 15 Fashion Shows, 19 Vendor Days, 12 Canasta tournaments, 9 Bingo, 5 Golf Tournaments, 3 Casino Nights and 210
miscellaneous other activities which includes Birthday Buddies and Tribute Cards. And, because of you and all your hard work, are the heart of our quest to find cancer cures, and we appreciate your contribution in making a significant impact that is
saving lives. On May 22nd, at Breakfast with The Doctor we donated $3,900,000 to Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.
we were able to raise $3,900,000 this year as our gift to Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Part of this gift was $509,000
Thank you to our members who are united as a force of change, a catalyst for advancements in cancer research and a true ally
towards our Dr. Kevin Berkowitz End of Year Campaign. I am so proud to be a member of this great organization. And, I cannot
for those facing the intimidating challenge of cancer.
thank you enough for all that you do year after year.
Please welcome three new Board members to the Board of Directors; Nancy Goldstein from the Boca Pointe Chapter and has For over 72 years, we have been blessed with generations of volunteers, like you, who have embraced our mission. Together, we
served as a Fundraising VP, Lynne Schneider from the Gleneagles Chapter and has served as the Co-President and, Mitch Leshin have provided over $110 million in funding for cutting-edge cancer research, patient support, and advocacy efforts at Sylvester
from the Valencia Reserve Chapter serves on the Finance Committee and the Men 4 Pap Committee. I am sorry to say we have Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
two Board members who are stepping down this year – Linda Moses, the Sitting Past President and Renee Johnson, who served
as our Treasurer this past year. If you get the opportunity, please congratulate the new Board members, and thank both Linda Our goal since 1952 has not changed....is to raise crucial funds for research for ALL cancers to benefit a beacon of hope in our
and Renee for their service on the Board. community, the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. The only NCI-designated and academic-based cancer center in South
Florida. Sylvester is more than just a medical establishment; it is a center of excellence, a hub of groundbreaking research,
I would personally like to thank the outgoing Presidents for their dedication and service to The Pap Corps. Marcia and a source of innovative treatments. It is a pioneer in the field of cancer research and treatment. At the helm of this center
Levitz/Aberdeen; Boca Woods/Harriet Hassol, Irene Katz /Cascades; Wanda Warshaw /Cascade Lakes; Arlene Orkin/Coral Lakes; is Dr. Stephen Nimer, a visionary leader and an accomplished oncologist. Dr. Nimer, who joined Sylvester over 10 years ago from
Susie Holroyd/ Greater Broward; Deana Gross/Palm Isles; Ann Carro/Polo Trace; Carolyn Segal/Ponte Vecchio; Susan Funt /The Sloan Kettering, is instrumental in driving innovative research and top-tier patient care at Sylvester.
Grove; Andrea Friedman, Sara Finkelman & Linda Berman/Venetian Isles; Sandra Musoff & Jan Greenhawt/Woodfield; Vita
Goldberg/Valencia Cove; and, Deborah Ganguzza /Valencia Shores.
Some highlights from this year:
We now have 42 chapter websites, which as resulted in $1.3 million in donations through credit cards
Welcome New Presidents and thank you for taking the leadership role with The Pap Corps; Alan Wickstein/Boca Pointe; Jane We have over 1,265 Pap Angels
Farinas & Karen Zall/Boca Woods; Susan Stember & Liz Russo/Cascades; Norma Gluck /Coral Lakes; Robin Bonchick & Linda We have 30 chapters who have decreased their expenses to under 25%
Browdy/Greater Broward; Teresa Lamberton/Huntington Pointe; Allison Canter/Mizner; Neddy Paris/Polo Trace; Sheila Satine &
We hosted 2 incredible events – Surviving in Style in which we got to honor our members who have survived and thrived
Phyllis Schneider/Ponte Vecchio; Sandy Bialick/The Grove; Pat Rosen/Valencia Cove; Gloria Naftali/Venetian Isles; and, Miriam
with cancer
Deutch & Andrea Goloub/Woodfield. Sally and I and the entire Board of Directors are here to help you in any way that we can.
We hosted the first Men 4 Pap Conference - which was a great success

Please mark your calendars with the following dates for the “Breakfast with the Doctor” meetings: Our partnership with Sylvester for 72 years has never been stronger.
Thursday, October 17, 2024 Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Thursday, December 19, 2024 Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Thursday, February 13, 2025 Thursday, March 6,2025 Thursday, April 10, 2025 Thursday, May 8. 2025 We understand that the fight against cancer requires compassion, relentlessness, and above all, commitment. That's why we
consider you our champions, big thinkers, and game changers. Whether you volunteer by donating your time, money or effort,
We are planning on having Round Table discussions this June with all the Chapter Presidents. As soon as possible, we will your support is vital to our mission.
forward the dates to you. We are hoping to have in-person meetings rather than via Zoom. Besides going to FUN fundraising
events, there are many ways to donate: Garden of Hope, Wall of Recognition, the Giving Train, Pap Angels, the annual Leadership Your unwavering dedication to our mission each day is admirable. Whenever someone asks you why you're volunteering with The
program, and straight donations. Please consider these in your giving this year. Pap Corps instead of doing something else, please tell them that you're helping to cure cancer, because you are! Thank you for
being a vital part of our mission. We are grateful for your hard work and dedication, and your help to continue to imagine and
Thank you for another successful year. I look forward to being with all of you this new year of fundraising for a very important create a world without cancer.
cause – cancer research. We are a success because of all of you!
With gratitude,
Susan Dinter, Chair, Board of Directors Sally Berenzweig, CEO

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