Sharsheret To Host Breast Cancer And Ovarian Cancer Awareness Gala And Silent Auction

Sharsheret To Host Breast Cancer And Ovarian Cancer Awareness Gala And Silent Auction

By Cornershop Creative November 10, 2016

November 10, 2016

Hollywood, Florida (November 10, 2016) –  Sharsheret, a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to addressing the needs of Jewish women and families facing breast cancer and ovarian cancer, will host its Florida Annual Gala and Silent Auction Saturday night, December 3, 2016. The event will attract more than 250 women and men at NSU Art Museum in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Sharsheret will recognize the incredible contributions of Simone and Rabbi Josh Broide (Boca Raton), Adina Ciment (Hollywood), and Dr. Baruch Jacobs (Miami Beach). The honorees are being recognized for their many contributions that have shaped Sharsheret’s South Florida presence and programming and, in particular, for being community advocates.

Simone and Rabbi Josh Broide are passionate about creating partnerships between Jewish organizations. Rabbi Broide is currently the Outreach Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), the Director of the Deborah and Larry Silver Center for Jewish Engagement, and an educator for March of the Living. Simone is involved in a myriad of community programs including the BRS Chesed Committee, Sisterhood, and Chevra Kadisha, the Katz Hillel Day School, and, most recently, the Jewish Women’s Renaissance Project. Together, they founded the Boca Raton Jewish Experience, an outreach and engagement program. They are spearheading the first ever community-wide Sharsheret Pink Shabbat in Florida providing critical education and awareness to the South Palm Beach community.

Adina Ciment shares her personal journey through breast cancer as a member of Sharsheret’s Peer Support Network. She participated in the development of Sharsheret’s national webinar Take Control: Navigating the Emotional Roller Coaster of Cancer, addressing the emotional side effects of a cancer diagnosis and survivorship from a woman’s perspective. A teacher and writer, Adina is the English Department Chair at Katz Yeshiva High School of South Florida and a blogger for The Huffington Post.

Dr. Baruch Jacobs is a renowned plastic surgeon with experience spanning three decades. He received his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine, completed residencies in general surgery at Boston University Medical Center and in plastic surgery at Cleveland Clinic, where he also served as Chief Resident in Plastic Surgery. In 1990, he launched the Miami Beach Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery Center, a long-time sponsor of the annual Step Up for Sharsheret walk. Dr. Jacobs raises awareness about Sharsheret’s programs and services by sharing resources with his patients and hosting educational events.

“We look forward to celebrating the evening with Sharsheret volunteers, supporters, and families as we mark the third year of our Florida regional office and pay tribute to our honorees,” said Florida Regional Director Briana Schwarz. “With a strong Florida presence, Sharsheret builds greater awareness about the impact of breast cancer and ovarian cancer on the Florida Jewish community and promotes broader national participation in Sharsheret’s support and education programs available to women and families.”

For reservations and information about the Florida Annual Gala and Silent Auction, please visit http://www.sharsheret.org/FloridaEvent or call 866.474.2774.  To learn more about our honorees and event sponsorship opportunities, please contact Briana Schwarz at [email protected].

ABOUT SHARSHERET

Sharsheret, Hebrew for chain, is the only national organization supporting Jewish women and families, of all backgrounds, facing breast and ovarian cancer-those who are diagnosed and those at high risk. Sharsheret is accredited by the Better Business Bureau and has earned a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency.

To date, we serve more than 55,000 women, families, health care professionals, community leaders, and students from all 50 states. All Sharsheret programs serve all women and men.

As a member of the Federal Advisory Committee on Breast Cancer in Young Women, Sharsheret shapes messaging and programs at the national level. Recognizing Sharsheret as the model for culturally-relevant breast cancer support, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has awarded the organization two multi-year grants to develop support programs. Additionally, Sharsheret participates in psychosocial research studies and evaluations in partnership with federal agencies and major cancer centers, including Georgetown Lombardi Cancer Center.

Sharsheret offers the following national programs:

The Link Program

  • Peer Support Network, connecting women newly diagnosed or at high risk of developing breast cancer one-on-one with others who share similar diagnoses and experiences
  • EmbraceTM, supporting women living with advanced breast cancer
  • Genetics for Life®, addressing hereditary breast and ovarian cancer
  • Thriving Again®, providing individualized support, education, and survivorship plans for young breast cancer survivors
  • Busy Box®, for young parents facing breast cancer
  • Best Face Forward®, addressing the cosmetic side effects of treatment
  • Family Focus®, providing resources and support for caregivers and family members
  • Ovarian Cancer Program, tailored resources and support for young Jewish women and families facing ovarian cancer
  • Sharsheret SupportsTM, developing local support groups and programs

Education and Outreach Programs

  • Health Care Symposia, on issues unique to younger women facing breast cancer
  • Sharsheret on Campus, outreach and education to students on campus
  • Sharsheret Educational Resource Booklet Series, culturally-relevant publications for Jewish women and their families and healthcare professionals

© Sharsheret 2016