ICRF Monthly Newsletter – December 2018
January 5, 2019 8:53 pm
Today we thank you and our community of generous ICRF donors. Your support has truly made a difference in the world of cancer research in Israel; and our work would not be possible without you. Thank you for your continued support and Happy New Year!
Jennifer Ouaknine,
Executive Director, ICRF Toronto
Watch our latest Israel Cancer Research Fund Video
Despite extensive research, breast cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in women in the Western world. One case of such a malignancy can be very different from another. Some patients undergo surgery and recover, while other women (and, in one in 100 cases, men) struggle with radiotherapy, chemotherapy and immunotherapy but still have difficulty fighting it because the tumors are resistant to treatment and spread to other organs.
ICRF Funded Scientist Leading Developments in Breast Cancer Research
Despite extensive research, breast cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in women in the Western world. One case of such a malignancy can be very different from another. Some patients undergo surgery and recover, while other women (and, in one in 100 cases, men) struggle with radiotherapy, chemotherapy and immunotherapy but still have difficulty fighting it because the tumors are resistant to treatment and spread to other organs.
Humans of ICRF: Tracy Sandler
Tracy is a lawyer and partner at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP and serves on the firm’s Partnership Board. With 25 years of deal-making experience in corporate
restructurings and insolvencies
, she has mastered the art of building consensus to achieve positive outcomes for her clients and key stakeholders. Tracy is the recipient of the 2014 TMA Toronto Women of Excellence Award for making an exceptional contribution to the turnaround and restructuring community in Ontario.
Like many others, Tracy’s life has been touched by cancer. Her father passed away 16 years ago following a diagnosis of Myelodysplastic syndrome; unlike today, few viable treatment options existed. Leveraging her connections across the business community, Tracy brings her energy and compassion to help raise funds for ICRF-supported research that helps us better understand and fight cancers. Tracy was actively involved in the planning committee for the Bike for the Fight 2018 fundraiser, helping to raise money and awareness about ICRF in the Toronto business law and financial communities.
Save the date: Revolving Tables 2019
MARCH 7TH, 2019 | THE FOUR SEASONS HOTEL
Revolving Tables is a social and networking event for a cause – hosting roughly 300 young professionals, the event aims to raise awareness and funds for Israel Cancer Research Fund as well as provide an evening of professional growth and social exchange.
Over a 3-course meal, participants have the opportunity to meet other young professionals and engage with renowned Canadian executives and community leaders; we call them our “mentors”. At each course, the young professionals rotate tables offering a new and exclusive opportunity to interact with a new mentor.
Registration opening in 2019.