Regional Roundup
Chapter News From Around the Country
SOUTHEAST:
Michael Friedman congratulates Gerry Bogatin.
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. — City of Hope President and Chief Executive Officer Michael A. Friedman, M.D., joined more than 450 chapter members and volunteers on Feb. 16 at the Southeast Region Annual Children of Hope Luncheon, where more than $13,000 was raised for City of Hope. Chapter members also collected thousands of toys and books for pediatric patients at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood, Fla. As part of the festivities, members and volunteers also celebrated the 100th birthday of Gerry Bogatin, the Palm Beach Chapter’s beloved founder and president.
From left, Michael Friedman, Toni Nathan, Kim Biller, Ricky Paskow and Michael Yavner, wealth strategic vice president, Northern TrustBank.
Aventura, Fla. — Keynote speaker City of Hope President and Chief Executive Officer Michael A. Friedman, M.D., addressed a special cocktail reception for major south Florida donors and Northern Trust Bank clients on Feb. 15. Florida’s Young Leadership Chair Kim Biller spoke at the gathering.
SOUTHWEST:
Lions Club members tour campus.
Duarte, Calif. — More than 500 Lions Club members gathered on campus on March 25 for Lions’ Day to celebrate the service organization’s 50th anniversary supporting City of Hope. Guest speakers included Fouad R. Kandeel, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology & Metabolism. To date, Lions Club International has raised $4.5 million for City of Hope, as well as spearheading the creation of the Japanese Garden.
From left, Howard Lieberman, Jack Lieberman and Wendy Lieberman.
Mission Viejo, Calif. — With his son and granddaughter by his side, longtime Shelia Sporn Chapter member Jack Lieberman toured City of Hope after completing a recent significant gift. Over the years, Leiberman has donated nearly $75,000 to City of Hope. During the 1960s, both Lieberman and his wife, Bea, were active members of the now-honorary Orange County, Calif., chapter.
Buck Shaffer
Porterville, Calif. — The Porterville Chapter held its annual City of Hope Spectacular Gala honoring its late, past-president Frank “Buck” Shaffer for 45 years of chapter service. More than 1,200 supporters gathered at the Feb. 24 event to raise funds for City of Hope, and more than 200 entertainers performed at the tribute. Nine-year-old Marshall Cotta, a former City of Hope pediatric patient from San Diego, also spoke about Shaffer’s recommendation that he seek treatment for his brain tumor at City of Hope — a referral that ultimately saved his life.
NORTHEAST:
Bob Rovner
Philadelphia — Bob Rovner, former Pennsylvania senator and assistant district attorney,recently was acknowledged as the Rissie Markowitz Chapter’s 2007 Spirit of Life® honoree. Honored because of his many achievements in politics, private philanthropy and broadcast communication, Rovner was recognized at a gala on June 6, which raised $80,000.
From right, South Jersey Hope Chapter supporters Roxeen Froio, Kathy Middleton, Jill Walters, Marybeth Nolan and Vicky Thorp
Collingswood, N.J. — The South Jersey Hope Chapter hosted its Annual Hope Dinner Dance and Auction on March 10 at the Collingswood Ballroom with more than 400 supporters in attendance, raising more than $50,000 for City of Hope.