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Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff Hosts Luncheon
in Honor of the
Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation
Jean Shafiroff,
philanthropist, author and television host, hosted a
luncheon at Café
Boulud at The Brazilian Court Hotel in
Palm Beach, Florida in honor of the Samuel
Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF) of
which Jean was a past honoree and devoted supporter. The
luncheon was attended by over 20 VIP guests. Jean Shafiroff
spoke about the wonderful work that the charity performs in
pursuit of cancer research and made a donation to the
foundation on behalf of the attendees.
The Waxman Foundation has grown its International Network on
Aging and Cancer. Launched in 2018, this network brings
together government agencies, pharmaceutical companies,
philanthropists, research labs and universities, and other
foundations to work together to address the rising incidence
of cancer associated with aging and discover innovative
preventions and treatments.
Those in attendance included Jean
Shafiroff, Martin Shafiroff, Sharon Bush, Bob Murray, Kim
Dryer, Anka Palitz, Ava
Roosevelt, Patty Raynes, David Hochberg, Lieba
Nesis, Lauren Roberts and Bob Roberts, Arnie
Rosenshein and Paola Bacchini, Pamela Morgan, Vicki
Schneps, Pamela
O'Connor and Alex
Hamer.
About
The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation:
The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation is an
international organization dedicated to curing and
preventing cancer. The Foundation is a pioneer in cancer
research and its mission is to eradicate cancer by funding
cutting-edge research that identifies and corrects abnormal
gene function that causes cancer and develops minimally
toxic treatments for patients. Through the Foundation’s
collaborative group of world-class scientists, the Institute
Without Walls, investigators share information and tools to
speed the pace of cancer research. Since its inception in
1976, the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation has
awarded more than $100 million to support the work of more
than 200 researchers across the globe. For more information,
visit www.waxmancancer.org.
About Jean Shafiroff:
Jean Shafiroff is a philanthropist,
humanitarian, TV host, writer, and the author of the book "Successful
Philanthropy: How to Make a Life By What You Give". She
serves on the boards of many charitable organizations and
each year chairs upwards of eight different charity galas.
Among the many causes she champions are those involved in
women’s rights, rights of underserved populations, health
care, and animal welfare.
Jean serves on the boards of the American
Humane, The New York Women's Foundation, Southampton
Hospital Association, NYC Mission Society, Couture Council
of the Museum at FIT, French Heritage Society, Casita Maria,
Global Strays, and Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation
Honorary Board. A Catholic, she has served on the board of
the Jewish Board for 28 years and now is one of their
honorary trustees. For more information please visit www.jeanshafiroff.com
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