Inner Circle member supports research into immune system function
Dorothy Baser epitomizes the dedicated membership of the Inner Circle. The cancer survivor seeks the ultimate victory for herself, as well as for others facing the disease now and in the future: She simply wants a cure.
Baser recently donated $450,000 to City of Hope for its Cancer Immunotherapeutics and Tumor Immunology (CITI) program, an initiative dedicated to understanding the body’s immune response and developing new treatments for cancer based on the body’s own defense system. She was introduced to CITI through her participation in the Inner Circle, a group dedicated to ending cancer and other life-threatening diseases through its support of the research and clinical programs at City of Hope.
photo: AMYCANTRELL.COMDorothy Baser, left, and Linda Tow
The committed supporter first became acquainted with the Inner Circle through her longtime friend Linda Tow, the wife of former Inner Circle president Stephan Tow.
Although new to the Inner Circle, Baser became an enthusiastic advocate when she learned more about the potential of the CITI program. Baser’s other philanthropic commitments include Los Angeles’ Skirball Center, the Stephen S. Wise Temple and various arts initiatives.
Originally from New York, Baser — now a resident of Los Angeles —excelled in a career as a realtor for more than 30 years before her retirement.
The Inner Circle today boasts 61 members, 14 of whom joined during Stephan Tow’s term. Marc Paul, principal of SCI Real Estate Investments, who succeeded Tow as president in January, will remain focused on growing chapter membership.