ICRFEVENTS

Supporting World Class Cancer Research in Israel . . .

Fall 2016

ICRF MISSIONTO ISRAEL

THE PROMISEDLAND FUND

THE MYSTERIESOF STEM CELLS

Stories Inside ICRF and City of Hope Join Forces

(L to R) ICRF Chicago Chairman David Abramson, ICRF National Executive Director Eric Heffler, Bruce Barron, Jacki Barron, Dr. Steven Rosen, Harvey L. Miller of the Miller Family Foundation, Dr. Ephrat Levy-Lahad of Israel, ICRF President Bradley Goldhar

Through the generosity of a $5 million grant from TheHarvey L. Miller Family Foundation, the Jacki and BruceBarron Cancer Research Scholars’ Program has been established to further the cause of groundbreaking research to eradicate cancer.

This exciting collaborative effort between the Israel Cancer Research Fund and the City of Hope National Medical Center in Duarte, California will advance scientificunderstanding of cancer and the development of life-saving therapies, novel diagnostic approaches andprevention strategies by leveraging the research, knowledge, expertise and shared resources between cancer investigators in the United States and Israel.

City of Hope, a world renown cancer treatment and research campus just outside of Los Angeles, is a pioneerin the fields of bone marrow transplantation and genetics,and an independent research and treatment center forcancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. Designated as a “comprehensive cancer center,” City ofHope is also a founding member of the National Compre-hensive Cancer Network, and has pioneered research andtreatment protocols that advance cancer care nationwide.

Exciting movement in the future of conquering cancerwill include the following program initiatives:

• Awarding of collaborative grants to City of Hope andIsraeli scientists to support basic, translational andclinical research;

• Offering promising young Israeli scientists post-doctoral training at City of Hope;

• Funding sabbaticals for Israeli scientists at City ofHope and for City of Hope investigators in Israel;

• Establishing an annual symposium for researchersfrom the United States and Israel to share their ideasand research discoveries.

The program is named in honor of Jacki and Bruce Barron, Chicago philanthropists who generously supportICRF. The Harvey L. Miller Family Foundation is a generous supporter of both. Miller’s vision in helping toadvance cancer treatment is evidenced by the establishment of The Miller Family Translational Technologies Center at City of Hope. Established in 2008,the center has helped investigators develop several firstin-human clinical trials for hematologic cancers.

“The Israel Cancer Research Fund is thrilled about this inspiring and transformative grant,” said Bradley Goldhar, President of ICRF. “We are very grateful to TheHarvey L. Miller Family Foundation for bringing us together with our good friend, Dr. Steven Rosen, City ofHope's Provost and Chief Scientific Officer, and City ofHope to inaugurate an important collaboration that willraise the profile of Israel's brilliant scientists, and producegroundbreaking cancer research for the benefit of allmankind. The Israel Cancer Research Fund is honored tobe part of this combined effort with City of Hope.”

For further details about the Jacki and Bruce Barron Cancer Research Scholars’ Program, please visit:www.cityofhope.org/cancer-research-scholars-program.

ICRF is celebrating its 40th Anniversary – 40years of hard-won progress in the fightagainst cancer, the scourge of humankind.There is no better time to announce the formation of The Promised Land Fund, an initiative that can transform the face of cancerresearch in Israel.

ICRF’s goal is to secure at least 40 donorsacross North America willing to pledge

$40,000; payable over the next four years.Half of those proceeds will be used to fund theICRF Acceleration Grants Program, whichsupports new, highly-innovative approachesto cancer biology and therapeutics. The otherhalf will be used to help ICRF increase its capacity to raise more research dollars to support more deserving scientists.

The Promised Land Fund was launched on

June 9th, 2016, with a cocktail reception at theelegant Park Avenue offices of Angelo-Gordonand Company. Hosted by the firm’s founder,Michael Gordon, a long-time friend of ICRF,the guests were privileged to meet one ofICRF’s most distinguished cancer researchscientists, Prof. Yehudit Bergman of HebrewUniversity/Hadassah Medical School, who gavean interesting and informative presentationabout her work.

The pace of discovery in cancer research isquickening. Every day brings news of importantprogress. We believe the day is in sight whenall cancer patients and their families, regardlessof diagnosis, will have genuine hope for a cure. With your help, we will get there and givemore families the greatest gift of all – moretime together. Please join us.

ICRF was well represented at the recent Inter-national ASCO Conference (American Societyof Clinical Oncology) (L to R) Former ICRFChicago Director Jennifer Flink, ICRF NationalExecutive Director Eric Heffler, and SandyRosen, Chicago’s Director of Individual Gifts.

ICRF honored Kenneth E. Goodman, Chairmansince 2010, at it’s annual flagship event, theTower of Hope Gala, on Tuesday, September 13,2016 at Gotham Hall in New York City.

Ken Goodman is the former Director, Presidentand Chief Operating Officer of Forest Laboratories Inc., a position he held from 1998to 2006. Subsequently he served Forest as Director and, later, as Lead Director until 2013.Ken currently serves as a member of the Boardof Trustees of Syracuse University where heserved previously as Vice Chairman, a memberof the Executive Committee and Chairman ofthe Budget and Audit Committees. Ken becameinvolved in ICRF after his first wife, Barbara S.Goodman, contracted pancreatic cancer andwas under the care of Dr. Yashar Hirshaut. AfterBarbara lost her battle with cancer, Ken

endowed an ICRF research grant in her name,and every year he underwrites and hosts theAnnual Barbara S. Goodman Scientific Awards& Donor Recognition Evening, where ICRF announces its grants and awards.

Ken has been a member of the ICRF InternationalBoard of Trustees since 2003 and has served asChairman since December 2010. He was amongthe founding members of ICRF’s New YorkChapter, which he has co-chaired along withhis close colleague and friend, Louis Brause.

Ken is now concluding his third and final two-year term as ICRF Chairman during whichtime ICRF’s fundraising has nearly doubled involume and our grant making has increasedby more than 100%. (Photos and more information will be featured in our next issue)

Ken Goodman, Outgoing ICRF Chairman,honored at 2016 Tower of Hope Gala

Ken Goodman, ICRF Chairman

ASCO Conference

ICRF Establishes “The Promised Land Fund”

At the Promised Land Fund launch (L-R) NY Director of Development Ken Gabel, NY Co-Chairman Lou Brause, Guest Speaker Prof. Yehudit Bergman, Host Michael Gordon, ICRF Trustee Rob Densen, ICRFNational Executive Director Eric Heffler, and CT Area Director David Kweskin.

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Financial Services Sector Meets ICRF“Members of the Financial Services industry wantto help save the world like people in any other industry. However, they do not usually get that feeling at work, the way a doctor, nurse or teacherdoes. Our industry has a compensation structuresecond to none, with a donor solicitation rate tomatch. Therefore, when our members look to donate their philanthropic dollars, they often use thesame analytics as they use in business to assessrisk/reward and to assure that their philanthropic resources achieve maximum benefit. Israel has, arguably, some of the best researchers in the world,and their work is done at a fraction of the cost of

most world class research facilities. The researchgrant proposal process employed by ICRF, hasproven to be an excellent vehicle to allocate resources to the best research proposals, withamazing results. This is why I believe members ofour industry will be generous donors to ICRF oncethey are exposed to the organization. I look forwardto speaking with anyone in our industry (or outside)who wishes to learn more and to become involvedin helping find the cures for cancer.” -Steven Hirsch

Prof. Yehudit Bergman discusses her research at anICRF Financial Services Sector breakfast meeting

Since the 1960’s, scientists have been reprogramming adult cells into embryonicones, from tadpoles used to generate frogs, tothe creation of Dolly the sheep in 1996. Andthroughout this time, the medical communityhas recognized the potential to reprogram embryonic stem cells into cells designed to attack specific diseases.

The problem is that up until now it has not beendetermined exactly how the reprogrammingprocess works. However, this is beginning tochange thanks to Dr. Jacob Hanna, a youngPalestinian-Israeli researcher who heads a labin the Department of Molecular Genetics at theWeizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot. Hisbreakthrough is nicknamed the ChanukahProject because his team found a way to reprogram human skin cells into inducedpluripotent stem cells (or iPS) in just eightdays. Like embryonic cells, iPS cells are essentially a blank slate that can be reprogrammed into medically-useful cells. Butmore importantly, nearly 100 percent of thecells reprogram successfully, and they do it insync with one another.

Dr. Hanna, 36, was born and raised in Rama,an Arab village in the Galilee. He received anM.D. and Ph.D. from the Hebrew University ofJerusalem, and did postdoctoral work at Massachusetts Institute of Technology beforereturning to Israel in 2011 to head his lab atWeizmann. For six years he has received Career Development Awards, ICRF grants foryoung researchers.

Why is the ability to create iPS cells important?

We don’t want to take cells from donor embryos because there are some ethical issues. But more importantly, the DNA in anembryo is not identical to that of a patient. IfiPS cells are made from a patient’s own skinor blood cells that eliminates problems, likewaiting on a donor list or needing to suppressthe immune system to prevent the cells frombeing rejected.

What are the potential medical uses for iPS cells?

There are two important applications of these patient-specific stem cells. One is replacing bodyparts. We’ll be able to take adult cells, reprogramthem into stem cells and then reprogram thestem cells into whatever cells we need to replacewhatever tissue we want. This will have implications for treating Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, muscular dystrophy or even infertility.

The second application is to have relevanthuman material to study diseases. We can goto a patient that has a genetic disease with aspecific genetic mutation, take a drop of bloodand make iPS cells that have the same mutation that the patient has. We can begin

to ask, “Why is that disease starting? Why arethe cells becoming tumorigenic?

What was your path to becoming a principalinvestigator at the Weizmann?

When I was postdoc in the U.S. and part of thestem cell team at MIT, I realized that doing thistype of research was very costly. I reallywanted to start my own lab in Israel but wassure it would be impossible to get enoughfunding. Fortunately, Weizmann Institute approached me with start-up funding for anew lab, and then I was able to secure fundingfrom ICRF in the form of Research Career Development Awards for young scientists.The ICRF grants have really kept me goingover the last five years. These grants are soimportant when starting out.

Tell me about your lab and the people whowork there.

We now have 15 people; a big lab for Israel.We are very diverse, with nine graduate students and five staff scientists who are moresenior. The staff scientists and I are dedicatedto teaching the students and working withthem to run projects. So it is like a small,tightly organized army commando unit. Youend up doing different science than you mayhave thought about before because everyonehas different expertise. We now have an Austrian with a Turkish student on the way,two Russians and others are from Israel. Wehave four Palestinian Israelis, including me. Itis a very nice mix of people. I enjoy that a lot.

Young Israeli Researcher Helps Unlock theMysteries of Embryonic Stem Cells:

A talk with Dr. Jacob Hanna of the Weizmann Institute of Science

Jacob Hanna, M.D., Ph.D.

ICRF ChicagoChicago Chapter Helps to Turn the Tables on Cancer!This past spring, the young Visions group ofthe Chicago Chapter of ICRF held its 2nd annual Revolving Tables Event, chaired byKeith Goode, Katie Intrader and Jonah Frankel. This exciting and inspiring evening of cocktails,dinner and networking served to introduce 120young professionals to 24 prominent businessmentors, all highly successful and outstandingleaders in their fields. Throughout the courseof the event, the mentors offered valuable advice to the young professionals, whochanged tables for each course of the meal.

This provided an opportunity for them to meetwith additional mentors, as well as counter-parts from each group, and to hear more aboutthe exciting and cutting-edge work that theICRF is known for.

The event raised more than $55,000, moneyearmarked for ICRF’s “Let’s Kick Cancer” campaign in memory of Caryn Goode, motherof Keith, who lost her valiant battle with lungcancer only weeks before the event.

ICRF ChicagoTop Israeli Scientist Visits The Windy CityThe Chicago Chapter of ICRF recently had the honor of hosting esteemedresearcher Dr. Jacob Hanna, Senior Scientist in the Department of Molecular Genetics at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel whowas named one of the “Top 40 Under 40 Investigators” by the MIT Technology Review. (See article on page 3.)

Various groups of donors and supporters were privileged to meet withDr. Hanna during his visit. Indeed, it was inspiring for them to meet withthis esteemed scientist and to learn how the fruits of their support arebecoming a reality!

Revolving Tables’ Mentors

ICRF Events

ICRF Awardee and Guest Speaker Dr. Jacob Hanna with Morrie Silverman, LoriKomisar, Chicago Board Member Dr. Gary Grad, and Chicago Gifts Director Sandy Rosen

ICRF celebrated its 40th Anniver-sary with a Mission to Israelwhere the delegation from theU.S.A. and Canada visited severalscientists and campuses andtoured the sites.

The mission was capped off witha 40th Anniversary Gala DinnerCelebration at the lovely home ofTamir Gilat, Chairman of the ICRFIsrael Chapter, in Savion.

Sandy Rad, Ken Goodman and Prof. MichalBaniyash of The Hebrew University

The group at the Israel MuseumJackie and Bruce Barron in Jerusalem

(L-R) Prof. Aaron Ciechanover and National Executive Director Eric Heffler with Host Tamir Gilatat the ICRF 40th Anniversary Gala in Israel held atthe Gilats’ home

The group at the Southern Steps

ICRF’s Mission to Israel

ICRF EventsICRF ChicagoGirls Night Out Benefits The ICRFPin Stripes in Glenview recently found itselfinvaded by a fantastic and enthusiastic groupof young Chicago-area ICRF supporters! Thiswas the venue where the Young Women’sGroup of the Chicago Chapter held a fun andspirited Night of Mah Jongg. At the helm of

this highly successful, sold-out event were JillKatz, Lesley Weile, Mara Eisenberg, CarleeLondo, Caroline Katz, Donnie Stutland andDebbi Katai. While enjoying a fabulous evening of MahJongg, great camaraderie and raffle prizes, thewomen raised much-needed funds to be earmarked for Women’s Cancer Research aspart of the ICRF “Let’s Kick Cancer” Campaign.

ICRF ChicagoTower of Hope Gala, A Towering Success For ICRFThis past fall, the Intercontinental Chicago was the host venue for theICRF Chicago Chapter Annual Gala, a gathering of nearly 450 dedicated,committed ICRF supporters. The event honored the work of Northbrookresidents, Jacki and Bruce Barron, generous supporters of ICRF formany years. Dr. Steven Rosen, Provost and Chief Scientific Officer of City of Hope Cancer Center in Southern California, received the esteemed ICRF Lifetime Achievement Award. The event raised morethan $680,000, a chapter record, which included an anonymous challenge grant of $25,000 for new and increased gifts. Actress, writer, producer and cancer advocate Bonnie Hunt served as the Masterof Ceremonies.Each of the special guests in the program personified ICRF’s missionto fight cancer and increase survival rates. Honoree Jacki Barron, a two-time cancer survivor, has mentored numerous women with breastcancer and has provided unwavering support to those undergoingchemotherapy. A former patient of Dr. Rosen when he served as Director of the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University in Chicago, Jacki credits him with helping herto beat cancer, saying, “Steve Rosen saved my life and now I have thehonor to pay tribute to him.”Bonnie Hunt, actress, writer, producer and cancer advocate, sharedher story of working as Dr. Rosen’s oncology nurse. Dr. Ephrat Levy-Lahad, an ICRF-funded scientist who discovered an abnormalityin the RAD51 gene that increases the risk of breast cancer in womenwith the BRCA2 gene mutation, spoke about how ongoing support

from the organization has enabled her to pursue her invaluable research on breast and ovarian cancer.Upon accepting his award, Dr. Rosen said, “The ICRF Lifetime Achievement Award is a remarkable honor, especially coming from anorganization that advances scientific understanding of cancer and supports organizations that are transforming lives. Its noble missionis to reduce human suffering by providing resources to gifted scientistswhose creativity is fostered by friends from the U.S. and Canada. I amextremely proud, and humbled to be the recipient of such an honor.”Harvey Miller, founder and co-chairman of Millbrook Real Estate andthe former co-owner and corporate secretary of Quill Corporation, whopresented the Tower of Hope Award to the Barrons remarked, “Thisaward could not have been given to a more deserving, more devotedcouple. It is my honor to know both of you.”

Dr. Steve Rosen (L) and Jacki and Bruce Barron (R) with Emcee Bonnie Hunt (C)

The Porto Vita Gala on March 29th, 2016, at theexclusive waterfront community in Aventura,Florida honored prominent philanthropist Morris "Maish" Deakter. Celebrating his 90thBirthday with ICRF, Deakter was honored by numerous speakers. He has dedicated 55 yearsto Jewish charities and organizations.Guest Speaker, Dr. Jacob Hanna, Senior Scientist of Molecular Genetics at The WeizmanInstitute of Science spoke of the remarkableachievements in stem cell research.This first-time event with dinner, cocktails andmusic brought a new awareness of ICRF to the community of Aventura, reaching 107 in attendance and raising over $50,000. From left to right: Roberto Korall, Cheryl Deakter, Morris Deakter, Carla Korall, Marsha Deakter, Dr. Jason Green.

ICRF FloridaICRF South Florida Birthday Bash

In April, a successful melding of culinary arts and ICRF occurred, thesecond event in a series of international cuisine demonstrations andtastings. Thanks to Indian born, Aviva Maller, of Iraqi descent, it wasan evening of delicious Indian Jewish cooking with Iraqi underpinnings.Hosted in their attractive Stamford, CT residence by Rhoda and Avi Freedberg, presenter Don Friedman, a founding member of ICRF'sInternational Board of Trustees, spoke about his 40 year board commitment. Cancer impacted his life and ICRF was the solution.

By skype, Dr. Peter Stambrook, University of Cincinnati, and Chairmanof ICRF’s International Scientific Council, elucidated the process of

proposal vetting that creates an environment of objectivity, leading tohigh-level evaluations by leading US and Canadian scientists and academics. Eric Heffler, National Executive Director, detailed thenewer grant categories, e.g., Collaborative Grants between Israel andNorth American scientists. Eric spoke, as well, about the rising support ICRF is experiencing year-to-year.

On the fundraising side, CT’s Rachel’s Society has succeeded in raising more than $25,000 over the past two years.

ICRF Events

Aviva Maller demonstrating her cooking techniques..... .... and the finished products, ready for tasting

Rabbi Andrew (Andy) Sklarz, spiritual leader ofthe Greenwich Reform Synagogue, will behonored as the Chapter's local hero on

Sunday evening, November 20th, in Stamford,CT. Thanks to Gleevec (a drug developedbased in part on ICRF-supported research),

Rabbi Sklarz has been surviving and thrivingwith leukemia for 15 years. Recognized for hiswarmth and compassion, Rabbi Sklarz hasserved as pastoral counselor at MemorialSloan-Kettering Cancer Center, and as a volunteer in numerous schools, hospitals, hospices, and senior facilities.

As a group, the ICRF-sponsored Israeli scientists will be recognized as our international heroes, represented by keynotespeaker, Prof. Dan Peer of Tel Aviv University,who was among the first to demonstrate systemic delivery of cancer drugs using targeted nanocarriers.

The evening’s emcee is Rabbi Mark Golub,founder and CEO of Jewish Broadcast ServicesFor further information, please visit the ICRF website.

ICRF ConnecticutCT Area Establishes the "Heroes Award”

Dr. Dan PeerRabbi Andrew Sklarz

ICRF ConnecticutRachel’s Society of CT Enraptured by an Evening of Jewish Indian Cooking

ICRF Events

Hartford, CT Women Raise Funds in a Paint Party Outing -- SpeakerDr. Henry Smilowitz of UCONN and ICRF's Scientific Review Panel

On a mild afternoon during Chanukah, a group of emerging "artists"gathered in West Hartford to hear from Dr. Henry Smilowitz, of UCONNHealth, Associate Professor, Dept of Cell Biology, who offered an enlightening overview of cancer solution investigations. Followinglunch, the women engaged in step-by-step painting instructions to create a Tree of Life.

Dr. Smilowitz recently completed his term on the ICRF Scientific Review Panel, a group of over 40 renowned scientists from the US andCanada who volunteer their time for a period of three years to annuallyevaluate ICRF's research grant proposals. This vetting model is similarto that implemented by the US’s National Institutes of Health, ensuringobjectivity and fairness, and allowing the most promising proposals toemerge. The disappointment is that there are inevitably more excellentproposals than there are funds available to support them, raising thespecter that the one proposal we weren't able to fund may have provided the answer that we seek.

ICRF Connecticut

ICRF Los AngelesWomen of Action GalaOn May 19th, 2016, the Los Angeles Chapter of Israel Cancer ResearchFund held a Women of Action Gala at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Thenight honored the "First Lady of Real Estate in Beverly Hills," Myra Nourmand, and her daughter, Dr. Nicole Nourmand. Over 420

people attended the Gala, and the event raised more than $375,000!!!There was live entertainment, an impressive silent auction, singingfrom the Unaccompanied Minors from the Archer school for Girls, atribute from Myra’s childhood friend, CNN’s Wolf Blitzer in the SituationRoom, and much more! This was indeed a very special evening. The Los Angeles Board of Directors could not be happier with whatwas accomplished on this tremendous night.

Archer School for Girls singing group Unaccompanied Minors

The painting party displays their artwork

(L-R) ICRF LA President Martin Finkelstein, Honoree Myra Nourmand,Honoree Dr. Nicole Nourmand, Saeed Nourmand, ICRF LA Chairman Dr. Benjamin Bonavida, and ICRF National Executive Director Eric Heffler

ICRF Los AngelesDr. Ran Taube Visits with ICRF in LA and Coachella Valley

Recently, at the Four SeasonsHotel in Beverly Hills, California,Beverly and Robert Cohen graciously hosted an ICRF LosAngeles Rachel’s Society eventwith Dr. Ran Taube of the Facultyof Health Sciences at Ben GurionUniversity of the Negev.

Dr. Taube was also the keynotespeaker at an ICRF event inCoachella Valley, California, atEisenhower Medical Center.At both events, Dr. Taube spokeabout his discovery of a genetic connection between HIVand Leukemia.

(L-R) Said Hakim, Keynote Speaker Dr. Ran Taube, Robert Cohen, Rachel ’s Society Chair Beverly Cohen, Yafa Hakim, Debbie Paperman, and Ben Bakondi

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This issue of ICRF insights was written and edited by Eric Heffler, Ellen T. Rubin, and Susan Sklarz

ICRF EventsICRF New YorkICRF Holds 11th Annual “Evening of Inspiration” in Deal, NJ

NY Visions presents a check for their fundraising efforts atthe ICRF 40th Anniversary Tower of Hope Gala in NY

Isaac Glassman, Brooke Glassman and Sasha Rosenberg

Eric Goodman and Chad CohenSam Fields addresses the group

Generously hosted by Adele and Jody Laboz, in memory of Jack Laboz, the Dealcommunity honored ICRF at the 11th annual “Evening of Inspiration” on Thursday, August 4, 2016. Harry Adjmi, Ariela Ben-Dayan, Samantha Harary,Charles Ben-Dayan and Lisa Oved were the evening’s chairpersons, and HarryAdjmi also served as master of ceremonies. Safra Bank and Meridian Bank weresponsors of the event.The program featured special presentations by representatives of ICRF,inspirational speaker Deej Cohen, and a fashion show by Yigal Azrouel presentedby the young members of the Deal community. The following day, a special trunkshow of Yigal Azrouel’s designs was held with proceeds benefitting ICRF. Over 450 people were in attendance and almost $400,000 was raised.

ICRF New YorkNY Visions Comedy Night

This year’s Visions Annual Comedy Night tookplace at the Comic Strip Live in New York Cityon Thursday, May 19th. The evening featuredgood food and drink, a lot of laughter, and an

impressive Chinese Auction. Chicago Boardmember, Sam Fields, a former minor leaguehockey player and cancer survivor, was theguest speaker. Over 70 young adults were in

attendance, and the group raised over$10,000. This was Visions most successfulevent yet.

ICRF New YorkICRF 40th Anniversary Tower of Hope GalaICRF constituents from far and wide joined us as we celebrated our40th Anniversary – 40 years of life-saving research. To mark thisimportant milestone, ICRF recognized its distinguished and dynamic supporters, both past and present. The Gala took placeon November 9th, 2015 at Guastavino’s in New York City. This special evening was once again masterfully emceed by Ben Brafman, and we shared laughs with humorist, Brad Zimmerman.ICRF Charter Board Member, Don Friedman, closed the eveningwith an emotional speech, detailing how he became involved withthe organization, and all of the guests left with a copy of the 40thAnniversary Commemorative Book,which was published especiallyfor the occasion.

(L-R) The evening's chairpersons and honorees - Samantha Harary,Harry Adjmi, Charles Ben-Dayan, Ariela Ben-Dayan, Jody Laboz,Adele Laboz, and Lisa Oved

ICRF Salutes its Founders and their Families at the 40th Anniversary Tower of HopeGala in NY