The SASS Foundation for Medical Research, mourns the passing of a renowned member of its International Scientific Board, Dr. Judah Folkman. Dr. Folkman passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 14, 2008 as he was en route to a medical conference in Vancover, British Columbia.
Dr. Folkman was a path-breaking cancer researcher, whose years of tireless work, led to successful and revolutionary treatments in fighting cancer. Dr. Folkman was a pioneer in the ideology of keeping tumors in check by choking off the supply of blood that is needed for them to grow. His innovative approach is now embodied in several successful cancer drugs, notably Avastin.
"His ideas and vision literally changed the course of modern medicine," declared Dr. William Li, a former student of Dr. Folkman.
"His legacy of discovery in the field of angiogenesis will continue to inspire cancer researchers and give hope to countless cancer patients."
Dr. Folkman was a valued and well respected member of the prestigious International Scientific Board of The SASS Foundation and the entire medical community at large. We extend our deepest sympathies and sincere condolences to the Folkman family.
Dr. Folkman's passing is a tragic loss for all mankind.
January 7, 2008 A special SASS Foundation Post Doctoral Fellow in Cancer Research will be set up at Cold Spring Harbor Lab and funded by The SASS Foundation for Medical Research, Inc. This SASS Fellow will focus on research projects related to Leukemia and Lymphoma. The CSHL Cancer research program includes some of the most innovative research in these areas and expects that the SASS Foundation Post Doctoral Fellow will make a significant impact in cancer biology and cancer therapy research in the areas of leukemia and lymphoma. This Fellowship funding would be renewed for an additional two years with the approval of The SASS Foundation Board of Directors.
The SASS Foundation for Medical Research has been committed to fighting cancer through research, education, and patient care for 22 years.
The new SASS Foundation Post Doctoral Fellow at CSHL will be dedicated to turning lab results into real-life therapies and cures and will provide a tremendous opportunity to significantly make a difference in finding a cure for these dreaded diseases.
December 7, 2007 Next in the CONCERT SERIES TO FIGHT CANCER - takes place on FRIDAY, DEC. 7th - WITH A PERFORMANCE BY ASSEMBLY OF DUST.
We are proud and excited to announce that ASSEMBLY OF DUST will be performing. They are a New York-based blues and R&B quintet which has a sizable following on the East Coast. They will be headlining on Friday, December 7th as the second concert in the series of The SASS Foundation Concerts to Benefit Cancer Research takes place at The Landmark Theatre on Main Street, Port Washington, LI.
Jonah Smith will be performing that evening as well
OTHER SHOWS IN THIS SERIES TO BENEFIT CANCER RESEARCH ARE:
Sat., February 9th - BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!
NEW RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE (2 shows)
Friday, May 9th - Artists to be determined.
All shows take place at The Landmark Theatre on Main Street in the quaint town of Port Washington.
Tickets are on sale now at Ticketweb.com. These shows will sell out in advance so get your tickets early and help to make a difference in the fight against cancer!
Proceeds go directly to funding cancer research.
So get your tickets now and help to make a difference in the fight to eradicate cancer!
November 29, 2007 SHOP FOR A CURE! SHOP FOR THE SASS FOUNDATION
Thursday, Nov. 29th - Saturday, December 1st
at the CHAMPIONS FOR CHARITY - Holiday Shopping Benefit
AMERICANA MANHASSET & WHEATLEY PLAZA
November 2, 2007 PLEASE JOIN US IN THE GRAND BALLROOM ~ WALDORF ASTORIA, NYC AT OUR ANNUAL BLACK TIE DINNER DANCE & CASINO ~ PROUDLY HONORING
MARTY SASS, DR. FRANK ARENA, ROBYN JASLOW & JODY NEWMAN SPECIAL PERFORMANCES BY THE DRIFTERS AND GARY (US)BONDS.
FOR INFORMATION ON SPONSORSHIPS, DINNER & JOURNAL RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CONTACT LOIS LERNER 516.365.7277 OR
llernersassfdn@gmail.com
November 2, 2007 The SASS Foundation GALA RAISES OVER $615,000 FOR CANCER RESEARCH!
On Friday, Nov. 2, 2007, The SASS Foundation for Medical Research held its annual black-tie dinner dance in the Grand Ballroom at the Waldorf. This year the event brought together over 500 local and national business people, medical professionals, and benefactors. The overflow crowd paid tribute SASS Foundation Co-founders Marty Sass (Business Leadership Honoree) and Dr. Frank Arena (Sylvia Goldstein Humanitarian Honoree). Robyn Jaslow, a cancer survivor and motivational speaker was honored with the Cecilia Benevesto Award of Courage. Jody Newman was presented with a special Lifetime Achievement Award.
The throngs of happy revelers were entertained by The Drifters and Gary (U.S.) Bonds and celebrity emcees, Baseball Hall of Famer, Catcher Gary Carter and Radio Personality, Valerie Smadone. Hon. Michael Balboni, NYS Craig Johnson, and Legislator Edward Mangano were among the distinguished guests.
The funds raised at this event will go directly into medical research and education programs to help unlock the mysteries involved in the onset and progression of cancer. Some major sponsors of this gala event included Deloitte & Touche; Kramer Levin; White & Case; Hope G. Smith; Joseph V. Amella; NAE/Richard Schwartz; Sterling Healthcare; Berdon LLP, ADVENT Software, Prudential Douglas Elliman, and many others. We thank them and the many other sponsors for their support and willingness to help make a difference in the fight to eradicate cancer.
October 20, 2007 The SASS Foundation held its Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Day on Saturday, Oct.20th at the Melville Marriott.
This daylong education event is due to the generosity of Swim Across America, who co-sponsored in conjunction with New York State. This event is dedicated to educate all who have been or will be affected by breast cancer and strives to support all who are working to conquer this disease by providing access to the latest top experts in the field – over 600 people were in attendance.
Dr. Frank Arena, SASS Foundation President & Co-Founder & noted Oncologist, addresses an overflow crowd at SASS Foundation’s Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Day on “Breaking the Silence of Metatastic Breast Cancer – Hope on the Horizon.”
Log on to myspace.com/sassfoundation to view Dr. Arena’s noteworthy lecture and the speeches in their entirety.
October 8, 2007 International Scientifc Conference - Capri Italy - October 8th - 10th.
Please click on the link http://www.capriscience.eu/index.html to view the program of this series of lectures and meetings that The SASS Foundation is proud to be an integral part of.
June 26, 2007 2007 ROSE & JOSEPH ARENA SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS------------
Kudos to Mary Martha Douglas, Manhasset H.S.; Timothy Murray, Chaminade H.S.; and Salvatore Sciortino, St. Mary's College Prep. H.S. A hearty congratulations. We wish them well in all their future endeavors!
Each year, The SASS Foundation awards 3 scholarships to high school seniors who have shown academic excellence in the sciences, exemplified leadership qualities and have the potential to affect positive change in the future.
May 21, 2007 On Friday, evening, May 18th, The Landmark Theatre in Port Washington was transported back to a psychedelic place and time as New Riders of the Purple Sage played to a sellout crowd of happy revelers! The lead-in band was Donna Jean & The Tricksters who got the crowd on their feet right from the start. Ari Sass, organized and oversaw all details of this benefit concert - with all of the proceeds going to The SASS Foundation for Medical Research.
We are also extremely GRATEFUL to Jamie Sass for her hard work and efforts in helping to raise over $7,000 for cancer research.
A hearty thank you to Cary Crane, Executive VP, Apple & Eve, for donating those wonderful juices to us.
May 18, 2007 The SASS Foundation, in conjunction with Relix Magazine, is proud to announce a concert to benefit cancer research at the Landmark on Main Street. On Friday, May 18th, Relix and The SASS Foundation will host New Riders of the Purple Sage and Donna Jean & The Tricksters. Tickets are on sale now at Ticketweb.com. This show will sell-out in advance so get your tickets now if you want to witness a truly special musical event!!
New Riders of the Purple Sage was a 1970s psychedelic country rock band that originated in Marin County, Ca. The original lineup included members of the Grateful Dead. The band is still touring with friends from the Jerry Garcia Band, Hot Tuna and others.
Donna Jean Thatacher was born to sing, and over the course of time she's done so with people like Elvis Presley, Percy Sledge, Boz Scaggs, and Jerry Garcia. Now she has formed a new band - Donna Jean and the Tricksters - that she's quite certain is on a creative par with anything she has ever done. Look out - this promises to be a fantastic show!!
May 17, 2007 SASS FOUNDATION'S MAY 7TH GOLF OUTING & TENNIS TOURNAMENT RAISES OVER $116,000.00 FOR CANCER RESEARCH, PATIENT CARE & EDUCATION - -
A sunny & breezy day on May 7th provided the perfect backdrop to the 100 Golfers and 20 Tennis Players who participated in The SASS Foundation's 15th Annual Golf Outing & 1st Annual Tennis Tournament. A record-breaking amount of over $116,000.00 raised will go to funding grants for medical research, and education programs for patients & physicians.
Major event sponsors included - Sidley Austin; North American Enclosures; Kramer Levin; Chardon Capital Markets; Sterling Healthcare; North Fork Bank; Joseph V. Amella; Spar & Bernstein & CT Partners. We thank them and the many generous donors who made the day a financial success! Kudos to the Golf Committee - Dottie Allen & Richie Schwartz, Co-chairs; Phil Sivin & Tom Constance. Congratulations to the Tennis Co-chairs Lara Sass Sivin and the Tennis Committee for a job well done!
March 7, 2007 SASS Foundation MEDICAL ONCOLOGY UPDATE SERIES - "Exploring Multidisciplinary Advance in Colorectal Cancer Treatment" -This seminar, for medical professionals in the field of Oncology, is part of a continuing series of free educational seminars. Moderated by Dr. Francis Arena, the keynote speakers for this education event are Dr. Aaron Chevinsky, Morris County Surgical Assn. and Dr. Allyson Ocean, Cornell Comprehensive Cancer Center. The Lecture and Dinner will take place at 6:00 PM at Il Mulino Restaurant (private room downstairs), 1042 Northern Blvd in Roslyn, NY. To REGISTER FOR THIS PROGRAM, click on the EVENTS BOX on this WEBSITE (in the EVENTS section), and FILL OUT THE REGISTRATION FORM, or call The SASS Foundation office at 516-365-7277. Space is limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The DEADLINE for REGISTRATION is Friday, March 2, 2007. For Further Information, email Bo Feltkamp at bfeltkampsassfdn@gmail.com
February 3, 2007 On Friday, Feb. 3rd, Roslyn H.S. hosted a Cancer Benefit Fashion Show in its newly renovated Roslyn HS auditorium. The proceeds will be shared by The SASS Foundation and North Shore Hospital. Our thanks to Joan Ambrosino, SASS Foundation Volunteer President, and Guidance Counselor at Roslyn HS for all her help in this process.
January 11, 2007 Jan Leslie Accessories Teams with The SASS Foundation
http://www.janleslie.com or 212-679-5337
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Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to purchase stunning gifts for the man in your life for that special occasion, Valentines Day, or just to say "I LOVE YOU" from The exclusive Jan Leslie Collection, whose unique and diverse men's accessories (primarily one of a kind cufflinks) sold exclusively in a handful of select luxury stores around the world. The Jan Leslie collection has been featured in a variety of publications including InStyle and Maxims. Jan Leslie is best known for their vibrant hand-painted enamels in sterling silver and 18K gold. The Jan Leslie Company has agreed to to donate 40% of the sales proceeds through its website to the SASS Foundation. Simply go to www.janleslie.com or call Jan Leslie at 212-679-5337 when you are ready to make your purchase and use the code SASS.
November 29, 2006 Join us to Kick Off Americana Manhasset's Benefit Holiday Shopping Event. INTERMIX, the fabulous new store at Americana Manhasset, will be hosting The SASS Foundation as we kick off Champions for Charity at a COCKTAIL RECEPTION - WED. NOV. 29TH - 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Help support the SASS Foundation by doing your holiday shopping at participating Americana Manhasset and Wheatley Plaza stores beginning Wed., Nov. 29th through Sun., Dec. 3rd during regular shopping center hours. Please select The SASS Foundation for Medical Research when registering for your CHAMPION CARD and we will receive 25% of your pre-tax purchase. Your CHAMPION CARD IS REQUIRED to allocate your donation and MUST be presented at the time of each purchase. All 2006 Champions for Charity shoppers will be eligible to win a $2,000 Americana Manhasset GiftCard. TO REGISTER FOR YOUR CHAMPION CARD, AND FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT CHAMPIONS FOR CHARITY - VISIT www.championsforcharity.org or call 516.627.2277 or visit Americana Manhasset's Concierge Store.
SHOP FOR HOLIDAY GIFTS AND RAISE MONEY FOR CANCER RESEARCH!
