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The
CancerCare 70th Anniversary
Celebration Gala is an opportunity for us to honor
individuals and corporations that have made substantial
contributions in supporting CancerCare and
improving the lives of people affected by cancer. This event
also raises crucial funds for and increases awareness of the
organization's free, professional support services.
In attendance
were: Katie Couric,
television journalist; Gloria
Steinem; David
Burke, chef and restaurateur; Jessye
Norman, Grammy award-winning contemporary opera
singer; David
Norman Dinkins, former Mayor of New York City; Philip
Blake, chief
executive officer of Bayer Corporation; Pamela
S. Wygod,
WebMD Health Foundation; C.
Hugh Hidesley, Sotheby's
auctioneer; CancerCare leaders;
cancer survivors and their loved ones.
About CancerCare
Founded in 1944, CancerCare is the leading national
organization providing free support services and information
to help people manage the emotional, practical and financial
challenges of cancer. Our comprehensive services include
counseling and support groups over the phone, online and
in-person, educational workshops, publications and financial
and co-payment assistance. All CancerCare services are
provided by professional oncology social workers. To learn
more, visit
www.cancercare.org
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