2008 Palm Beach Events
Organized by our Palm Beach office and devoted volunteers, the following events raise funds to support patient care and cutting-edge research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. These annual events also introduce new supporters in Southern Florida to the mission of Dana-Farber. Learn more about each event below.
Graff Committee Reception
December 12, 2007
This cocktail reception in Palm Beach honors the committee members of the 2008 Discovery Ball. The evening is graciously underwritten by Graff.
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Kick-Off Party
January 10, 2008
Contributors who are at the benefactor level and above, and sponsors of the 2008 Discovery Ball, are invited to an evening of entertainment co-chaired by Tom Quick and Elaine Schuster. Dame Celia Lipton Farris is honorary chairwoman. Underwritten by Giorgio Armani, the evening features a runway presentation and buffet dinner at the home of Michele and Howard Kessler.
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Breakfast with the Doctors
February 15, 2008
This seventh annual seminar is once again hosted and underwritten by Vicki and Arthur Loring and Institute Trustee Judie Schlager and her husband Larry. Distinguished physicians from Dana-Farber hold an informative forum on the latest breakthroughs in cancer research.
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Pre-Ball Dinner
February 15, 2008
A casual evening of food and entertainment at the Breakers Circle Ballroom hosted and underwritten by Sheila Palandjian. Donors and sponsors at the bronze level and above are invited to meet with noted physicians from Dana-Farber and guest speaker Larry Lucchino, President and CEO of the Boston Red Sox.
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Discovery Ball
February 16, 2008
DFCI Discovery Ball's 17th anniversary features an elegant evening of dinner and entertainment at The Breakers. Chairing is Institute Trustee Michele Kessler and her husband Howard.
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Major Donor Dinner
March 25, 2008
This event, at the home of Ellen and Bob Jaffe, honors major 2008 Discovery Ball contributors.
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For more information:
Contact: Debra Van De Warker
Phone: (561) 833-2080
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