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Winter 2008
Contents
Don’t Miss Joining FORCEs 2008
Hereditary Cancer: How Do I Tell My Children?
In the Genes: A Gala
International Variations in Prophylactic Surgery
Young and High Risk: Pre-vivor Issues
BRCA and the Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
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In the Genes: A Gala of Friends, Fish, Fun, and Fundraising
by Sue Friedman
Everyone loves a party, and when Joining FORCEs 2007 conference attendees met for our In the Genes gala at the Florida Aquarium, the mood was fantastic, fun, and fishy! Against the backdrop of fascinating fish, miniscule seahorses, and luminous jellyfish, guests mingled with other attendees and conference presenters. In keeping with our “genes” theme for the evening, diners were encouraged to wear their denims, jeans and dungarees, and each received a denim gift bag filled with FORCE items and other goodies.
The Conch Critters, a popular local band, played favorite songs by Bob Marley, Bruce Springsteen, and Jimmy Buffett. Attendees strolled through the aquarium, sampling from stations offering roast beef, sushi, pasta, and salads. After-dinner sweets included fruit kabobs with chocolate dipping sauce, tarts, and chocolate layer cake. Ricky
Roberts Photography snapped commemorative photographs. Our In the Genes silent auction was a huge hit. Celebrity denims, including jeans signed by Oprah Winfrey, a faux-fur-collared jacket signed by Bill Cosby, a denim shirt signed by the entire cast of The Office, and special jeans from designer Betsy Johnson’s private collection went to the highest bidders.
The gala raised our spirits, and more importantly, it raised about $4,000 for FORCE. If you’re attending Joining FORCEs 2008, don’t miss the May 16 gala. Good friends, great dining, and our own private aquarium. A great time is guaranteed for all!
In the Genes gala invitation
In the Genes Sponsors
FORCE is most grateful for the generous donations of sponsors who made our In the Genes gala possible:
Strength Level
GlaxoSmithKline Oncology
The Center for Restorative Breast
Surgery
eWomen Network Foundation
Courage Level
Fifth Third Bank
Dan and Beau Maysey
and Sue Friedman
Gold Seal Roofing & Construction
Hope Level
Celma Mastry Foundation
Dean Distributors, Inc.
Sembler Company
Sokolov & Piper Family Dentistry
West Coast Gynecologic Oncology
If your company or organization would like to support our 2008 FORCE gala dinner, please contact Debbie Sokolov at DebbieS@facingourrisk.org or 727-871-0366. All donations are tax-deductible.
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