BOCA RATON– Planning for the American Cancer Society – South Palm Beach Chapter’s 2013 Hope Gala is underway. It will be held Saturday, March 9 at Woodfield Country Club.
All proceeds will benefit R.O.C.K. (Reaching out to Cancer Kids) Camp, Florida’s first and only residential camp solely for children with cancer. R.O.C.K. Camp serves youth between ages 7 and 16 who are referred by pediatric oncologists and are currently receiving or previously received cancer treatment. The American Cancer Society also allocates proceeds toward research, education, advocacy and services that improve the quality of life for patients and their families.
The 2013 Hope Gala also recognizes an extraordinary milestone, the 100th birthday of the American Cancer Society, an organization that touts their mission to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays.
“I have made it my civic responsibility to fight for every birthday jeopardized by cancer in every city across the country,” said Jamie Lober, public relations chairman. Lober, of Boca Raton, combines her energy and decade of experience providing health education services to reach her goal of ending cancer.
The 2013 Hope Gala Honorary Chairman is Peter R. Baronoff, CEO of Promise Healthcare in Boca Raton, one of the leading hospital management companies in the United States which owns 15 hospitals in six states and has plans for expansion. In his professional life, Baronoff also served as CEO of two leading financial services organizations that gave working capital for commercial companies and healthcare providers throughout the nation. “Baronoff seems to be a true staple of the community and aims to make a difference at every feasible opportunity,” said Lober.
The evening will feature a gourmet sit-down dinner, live and silent auctions, entertainment and dancing. “This is sure to be one of the most uplifting and successful galas of the social season,” said Lober.
For information about tickets or sponsorships, contact Ellen Vaughan, unit executive director at (561)-394-7751, x5308 or ellen.vaughan@cancer.org.