Catwalk for BMC Cancer Care

CHECK out the BMC EMPLOYEES and SURVIVORS

“strutting their stuff” on the RUNWAY!

June  27th,  2013  located  at  the  State  Room,  33rd  floor  Boston,  MA    from  7  p.m.-­‐11  p.m.  

Event Emcee, Channel 7 News Anchor Adam Williams

Dear Friend, Thank you for joining us at Boston Medical Center’s second annual, “Catwalk for BMC Cancer Care.” As a cancer survivor myself, I know that celebration of life and strength is a very important part of healing. “Catwalk” is by far the most energized celebration for cancer survivors that I could ever imagine. The fact that you are here means that you are passionate about the high quality wraparound care that is unique to BMC’s Cancer Care program. I believe that no other hospital works as hard as BMC does to ensure that patients are getting the care they need, from securing rides to treatment, arranging for interpreters or child care, or scheduling various appointments so that necessary treatments create minimal disruptions in our patients’ lives. For many of our patients, the providers at BMC are “family” and I assure you that the feeling is mutual. Please know that your involvement in Catwalk for BMC Cancer Care means a great deal to us, our staff, and, most importantly, our patients. Delivery of exceptional cancer care to the residents of Boston who are most at risk and require extra support is possible thanks to donors like you. If you are interested in learning more, please visit www.bmc.org and search for “Cancer Care Center.” With much appreciation, Kate Walsh President & CEO

Avni  Trivedi  Born  and  raised  in  India,  Avni’s  designer  Avni  Trivedi  spent  her  formaFve  years  immersed  in  the  rich  history,  vibrant  fashion,  and  beauFful  art  of  Indian  culture.  From  a  young  age,  the  craJs  of  local  arFsans  fascinated  Trivedi,  who  fell  in  love  with  the  handmade  fabrics  she  scouted  out  at  arFsan  fairs  in  the  villages  of  Gujarat  and  began  designing  clothes  from  local  handmade  fabrics  as  a  hobby.  The  designer  conFnued  pursuing  that  hobby  as  she  studied  business,  relocated  to  the  United  States,  and  spent  five  years  working  for  large  corporaFons.  In  2010,  the  Boston-­‐based  Trivedi  decided  to  abandon  the  corporate  world  in  order  to  bring  forth  her  dream,  the  Avni  fashion  brand.  With  Avni,  Trivedi  blends  her  Eastern  heritage  with  her  Western  urban  aestheFc  to  create  a  contemporary  cultural  connecFon  for  women.  Each  collecFon  is  marked  by  the  designer’s  signature  elegant,  wearable  silhoueSes  craJed  from  those  unique,  luscious  fabrics  that  are  all  hand-­‐made  by  arFsans  in  the  small  villages  of  India.  

Designers

Stephanie  Raymond  My  name  is  Stephanie  Raymond.  I  was  born  in  HaiF.  I  came  to  Boston,  MA  

by  myself  when  I  was  seven.  Growing  up,  I  was  that  kid  that  my  parents  just  did  not  understand.  I  always  seemed  like  I  was  in  my  own  world  of  

creaFve  bliss;  my  getaway  world  from  the  pressures  of  growing  up  with  a  strict  HaiFan  Dad.  I  always  felt  limited,  controlled  and  trapped.  Drawing  

was  my  outlet  when  I  felt  the  most  suffocated  from  the  rules  and  structure  of  my  household.  I  grew  to  learn  to  let  my  thoughts  fly  free  

through  pen  and  paper,  and  through  that  I  found  my  love  for  fashion  and  designing.  Through  this  enlightenment  I  felt  the  most  free  to  be  me  with  

no  control.    Though  I  ignored  my  art  calling  in  college  and  studied  Biology  I  never  lost  my  passion  for  it.  Life  took  me  on  a  roller  coaster  ride  and  has  taught  me  many  lessons  but  I  always  found  my  solace  in  designing.  AJer  the  2010  Earthquake  in  HaiF,  my  love  for  fashion  became  a  mission.  I  believe,  not  just  fashion  but,  unlocking  the  creaFve  passion  inside  my  naFve  country  

is  extremely  important  and  vital  in  preserving  the  essence  and  the  beauty  that  is  HaiF.  I  know  that  with  the  right  opportuniFes,  HaiF  has  so  much  potenFal.  If  I  could,  if  only  for  a  few  hours,  do  something  to  relieve  my  

peoples’  minds  of  the  tragedy  and  losses  they  encounter  every  day  I  want  to  put  my  all  into  it  and  give  them  something  inspiraFonal  to  think  about.  

AJer  years  of  trial  and  tribulaFons,  I’m  finally  ready  to  share  with  the  world  the  love  I  have  for  this  industry.  With  the  help  of  a  wonderful  

friend,  for  the  past  year  I’ve  taken  the  iniFaFve  to  teach  myself  the  skills  I  need  to  make  my  dream  a  reality.  My  designs  are  inspired  by  my  past,  my  

country  and  the  essence  of  who  Stephanie  Raymond  is…  bold,  to-­‐the-­‐point  and  sharp.  I  consider  my  work  to  be  the  diary  of  my  life.  Welcome  

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June  Monteiro  Upon  graduaFng   from  Maryland   InsFtute  College  of  Art  with   a  degree   in   Fine  Arts,   June  Monteiro   interned   as   an   assistant   stylist   for   Kate   O’Connor   at   L.A.  Fashion  Week,  which   inspired  her  to  pursue  a  career   in  design.  AJer  featuring  her  fun  and  edgy  designs  in  Boston,  BalFmore,  Washington  D.C.  and  Cape  Cod,  she  co-­‐founded  Montucia  Clothing,  acFng  as  Principal  Designer   for  a  period  of  Fme  while   aSaining  her   design  degree   from   the  MassachuseSs  College  of  Art  and  Design.    At   the  end  of  2010,   June  created  ENAMOUR,  her  goal:   to   create  comfortable,  chic  clothing  that  sFll  had  all  the  classic  style  lines  women  desire  in  their  wardrobe.  She  was  featured  in  the  2010  Rising  Design  Fashion  Show  during  Boston   Fashion  Week.   The  debut   of   her   preview   collecFon,   “Monarch,”  made  quite   an   impression,   garnering   posiFve   reviews   in   publicaFons   such   as   the  Boston  Globe,  Stuff  Boston,  and  mulFple  fashion  blogs.    In  2011,  June  conFnued  her   success  with  ENAMOUR,  being   featured   in  mulFple   fashion   shows  both   in  Boston,   Washington   D.C.   and   BalFmore.   She   conFnued   to   create   capFvaFng  collecFons,  some  of  which  were  seen   in  BalFmore  and  Boston  Fashion  Weeks.    Her  designs  can  be  found  online  at:      www.ustrendy.com/store/enamour  

Designers  

Kinda  Touma  Since  she  was  a  young  girl,  Kinda  Touma,  knew  that  she  would  one  day  be  a  fashion  designer  and  have  her  own  line  going.  Her  first  sketches  shows  her  creaFvity  and  talent.    She  studied  architecture  in  her  home  town  Aleppo,  but  fashion  was  always  there  inside  of  her,  aJer  she  graduate  from  the  architecture  University  of  Aleppo,  and  fueled  by  her  passion  for  the  arts,  she  flew  to  Boston  and  studied  at  The  the  School  of  Fashion  Design.    Recently  her  background  design  won  the  East  meet  West  compeFFon  at  the  InternaFonal  Fashion  Academy  of  Paris.    Her  designs  are  chic,  elegant,  strong,  edgy,  and  always  feminine,    and  her  style  of  combining  sharp  tailoring  with  elegant  and  sexy  femininity  was  immediately  apparent  in  her  first  collecFon  and  had  a  great  response  from  the  customers.    in  2011  she  started  doing  custom  dresses  for  proms,  in  2012  she  launched  her  first  ready  to  wear  collecFon,  and  got  great  response.  Her  MoSo  in  Life:  Do  it  with  passion  or  don't  do  it  at  all.  www.kindtouma.com  

Julie  Kontos  Award-­‐winning  Boston  designer,  Julie  Kontos,  who  graduated  from  Lasell  College  in  2007  with  a  BS  in  Fashion  Design  &  ProducFon  creates  her  fashion-­‐forward  pieces  for  local  fashion  and  charity  events.    Her  designs  have  been  published  in  magazines,  used  in  adverFsements  and  have  been  showcased  in  over  30  events  throughout  MA,  CT,  RI  and  NH.    Besides  fashion,  Julie’s  other  interests  include  dancing,  music  and  art;  all  of  which  constantly  inspire  her.    In  her  current  collecFon,  Julie  experiments  with  juxtaposiFon  by  mixing  romance  with  edge  and  intricate  handmade  textures  on  simple  silhoueSes.  To  see  more  of  Julie’s  designs,  check  out    www.facebook.com/juliekontos      

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Candice  Wu  Candice  Wu  was  born  in  Hong  Kong  and  discovered  her  love  for  fashion  as  a  child.  With  encouragement  from  her  family,  she  moved  to  the  United  States  at  17  to  pursue  her  dream.  AJer  reciving  her  business  degree,  Candice  graduated  from  the  Boston  School  of  Fashion  Design.    Her  designs  are  greatly  inspired  by  a  mixture  of  cultural  influences,  especially  her  tradiFonal  Chinese  parents  and  her  BriFsh  educated  grandparents.  She  loves  to  blend  tradiFonal  elements  with  modern  ideas  when  creaFng  her  funcFonal  and  arFsFc  pieces.    When  it  comes  to  fashion  design,  Candice  does  it  all.  She  sketches,  creates  paSerns,  sews,  drapes,  beads  and  fabricates  all  of  her  one-­‐of-­‐a-­‐kind  pieces.  Several  fashion  events  have  featured  Candice’s  work  including  The  TENT  Boston  Fashion  Week,  New  York  Fashion  Week,  StyleWeek  Northeast,  Rhode  Island,  Project  Ethos  Hollywood  CA,  Miss  Mongolia  USA  in  Chicago  IL,  Project  Beethoven  at  the  Boston  Symphony  Orchestra,  the  OvaFons  for  the  Cure  fashion  charity  event,  American  red  cross  charity  event,  and  the  Catwalk  for  a  Cure  charity  event  benifiFng  Susan  G.  Komen.  In  addiFon,  her  work  has  graced  the  pages  of  Upscale  Living  magazine,  Boston  Magazine,  Boston  Globe,  as  well  as  being  featured  on  Fox25,  and  several  naFonal  print  magazines  and  broadcast  media.  She  has  received  the  CerFficate  of  RecogniFon  from  Boston  Mayor  Thomas  M.  Menino.  She  is  also  the  consecuFve  winner  of  the  Boston  Fashion  Award  both  2012  and  2013.  

Victoria  Vegas  (Stylist)  Victoria  Vegas  is  a  Boston  based  Fashion  stylist  &  owner/  CreaFve  Director  of  VegasLand  Inc.    A  bouFque  company  that  offers  brand  strategy  consulFng,  design  and  styling  services  to  design  houses,  bouFques,  publicaFons,  &  creaFve  individuals  alike.      Victoria  Vegas’s  work  has  graced  the  pages  of  Linger  Magazine  October  2012,  Fashion  &  Fame  Magazine  April/May  2013,  Vein  Magazine  Spring  2013,  Quiescent    Magazine  summer  2013,  and  this  fall  her  work  will  be  featured  in  the  ad  campaign  for  Thom  Solo  Shoes  on  www.solestruck.com.  As  the  former  Chief  Wardrobe  Stylist  for  MLR  ArFst  Management,  she  led  her  team  to  victory  as  the  first  place  winners  of  the  Linger  Magazine’s  2012  2nd  annual  themed  pictorial  editorial  challenge.      Victoria  Vegas  is  a  Boston  naFve,  a  graduate  of  Rhode  Island  College,  and  a  Raw  arFst  of  Boston.    You  can  check  out  her  work  at  www.facebook.com/fashionstylistvvegas  

Designers  

BMC Employees and Survivors In order of appearance

Judith  Lytle,  M.D.  (Staff,  Survivor)  Judith  has  a  long  history  with  BMC  –  in  addiFon  to  being  an  affiliated  primary  care  physician  in  Copley  Square  for  many  years,  she  also  aSended  medical  school  at  the  BU  School  of  Medicine.  Judith  says  that  when  she  was  diagnosed  with  APML  (Leukemia),  it  was  a  “showstopper,”  despite  her  good  prognosis.  Fortunately,  Judith  had  many  people  in  her  life  to  help  her  navigate  this  challenge,  including  her  family,  two  year  old  basset  hound,  Cooper,  the  BMC  physicians  and  nurses  on  7  East,  and  a  very  special  paFent,  Edilene  Costa  (walking  with  Judith  tonight).  Edilene  was  undergoing  treatment  for  the  same  rare  cancer  as  Judith  at  the  Fme  of  her  diagnosis  and  the  two  became  close,  supporFng  one  another  along  the  way.  Judith  is  excited  to  get  back  to  her  hobbies,  like  painFng,  running/biking,  learning  Italian  and  climbing  Mt.  Kilimanjaro  with  her  husband  and  two  kids.    

 Edilene  Marcolina  Costa  (Survivor)  Edilene  is  excited  to  parFcipate  in  Catwalk  because  she  wants  to  help  other  people,  but  also  says  she’s  doing  it  for  her  “dear  nurse  Jane.”  Edilene  was  diagnosed  with  an  extremely  rare  form  of  cancer,  APML  (Leukemia),  which  was  successfully  treated  with  chemotherapy.  Edilene’s  husband  and  three  children  helped  her  throughout  her  challenging  journey.  She  is  very  thankful  for  the  excellent  people  and  care  she  received  at  Boston  Medical  Center.  Edilene  will  be  walking  with  fellow  APML  paFent  Judith  Lytle  tonight  so  they  can  conFnue  to  support  each  other  along  their  journey.    

BMC Employees and Survivors In order of appearance

           Carol  Hyland  (Staff,  Survivor)  Not  only  is  Carol  an  Oncology  Nurse  at  BMC,  but  she  is  also  a  breast  cancer  

survivor  who  received  her  care  in  the  BMC  Cancer  Care  Center.  Carol  underwent  chemotherapy  and  many  surgeries  and  reconstrucFon.  Her  case  was  unique  in  that  

she  had  two  separate  primaries  on  each  breast.  Carol  says  she  was  able  to  stay  strong  thanks  to  her  caring  husband,  family  and  friends.  As  a  Cancer  Center  employee,  she  was  also  comfortable  with  and  confident  in  BMC’s  dedicated  nurses,  doctors  and  staff.  Carol  is  thankful  that  her  friends  and  coworkers  

encouraged  her  to  parFcipate  in  Catwalk!    

Patricia  Phillip  (Survivor)  Patricia  is  very  excited  to  take  part  in  Catwalk  this  year  and  hopes  that  by  doing  so  she  will  inspire  others  to  be  empowered  in  their  cancer  diagnosis  and  get  the  treatment  they  need  to  survive.  Patricia  is  a  breast  cancer  paFent  in  the  BMC  Cancer  Care  Center,  undergoing  weekly  chemotherapy  treatments.  It  has  been  challenging,  but  Patricia  says  the  staff  in  the  Cancer  Care  Center  treats  her  like  family.  She  has  benefiSed  greatly  from  the  numerous  support  programs  and  very  much  enjoyed  aSending  a  survivor’s  weekend  trip  to  Vermont  in  May.  In  her  spare  Fme,  Patricia  also  enjoys  crocheFng.  

Kristen  Lamoureux  (Survivor)  Kristen  was  diagnosed  with  Hodgkin’s  Lymphoma  aJer  compleFng  grad  school  and  seSling  into  a  career  as  a  mental  health  therapist.  Although  the  diagnosis  was  difficult,  she  felt  hopeful  that  she  had  an  answer  and  a  course  of  treatment  at  BMC.  Kristen  parFcipated  in  a  6  month  clinical  trial  and  is  now  feeling  great.  She  credits  her  family  and  friends  for  helping  her  through  her  diagnosis  saying  their  support  and  encouragement  were  tremendous.  She  is  also  grateful  to  the  warmth  and  strength  of  the  nurses  and  staff  at  BMC.  Kristen  lives  in  Worcester  and  is  a  Clinical  Director  at  the  Arc  of  Opportunity  in  Fitchburg,  MA.      

Zahra  Haghighatjoo  (Survivor)  Zahra  grew  up  in  Tehran,  Iran  where  she  received  bachelor  and  master’s  degrees,  worked  in  various  posiFons  for  Iran’s  Ministry  of  Health  and  taught  psychology  at  the  University.  She  began  wriFng  various  arFcles  on  women,  entrepreneurship  and  life  skills,  coordinated  workshops  and  appeared  on  several  radio  and  television  programs.  Zahra  was  a  volunteer  in  the  Nursing  AssociaFon  and  the  Society  of  Children's  Rights  Advocates,  where  she  worked  as  a  consultant  psychologist.  In  January  2010,  Zahra  was  forced  to  immigrate  to  the  United  States,  where  she  began  to  work  on  her  English  language  skills.  Then,  in  December  2010,  she  was  diagnosed  with  colon  cancer.  She  underwent  chemotherapy  and  radiotherapy  and  later  had  two  surgeries  –  one  for  colon  cancer  and  the  other  to  remove  cancer  in  her  liver  and  lungs.  She  is  currently  undergoing  chemotherapy.  Despite  her  cancer  diagnosis,  Zahra  conFnues  to  work  hard  as  a  student  Medical  Interpreter  with  Found  in  TranslaFon.  She  hopes  to  become  a  teacher  of  Persian  (Farsi)  as  well  as  a  Professional  Interpreter  with  fluency  in  Persian  (Farsi)  and  English,  so  that  she  can  use  her  various  language  skills  to  help  paFents  and  their  families  to  communicate  with  treatment  teams.  Zahra  remains  posiFve  and  hopeful,  leaning  on  her  religious  faith  for  support.  She  loves  God,  and  she  loves  people.    

Pauline  Clancy  (Staff,  Survivor)  Pauline  works  in  the  BMC  Cancer  Center  and  is  a  cancer  survivor!  Diagnosed  with  melanoma,  Pauline  underwent  chemotherapy  and  surgery.  She  persevered  thanks  to  family  and  friends,  including  her  three  children  –  Diana,  Jonathan  and  Phillip  -­‐  and  is  now  doing  great!  As  Chief  RadiaFon  Therapist  at  BMC,  Pauline  interacts  with  paFents,  families  and  staff  with  respect  and  kindness.  She  is  also  pursuing  her  PhD  and  teaches  radiaFon  therapy  to  students  at  Labouré  College.    

Gloria  Johnson  (Survivor)  Gloria,  originally  from  Arkansas,  is  grateful  for  the  opportunity  to  parFcipate  in  Catwalk  

in  the  hopes  that  she  will  empower  other  paFents  to  live  full  lives  despite  a  cancer  diagnosis.  Gloria  was  diagnosed  with  stage  4  breast  cancer  in  2011  and  is  thankful  to  

BMC  for  providing  excepFonal  care,  as  well  as  to  her  church  and  family  for  helping  her  keep  her  faith  alive  as  she  underwent  treatment.  Gloria  is  also  grateful  to  her  

companion  Abraham  (her  cane!)  for  always  being  by  her  side,  even  though  she  would  like  to  learn  to  be  more  independent  of  Abraham  going  forward.  Gloria  believes  that  

BMC  has  one  of  the  most  comprehensive  cancer  support  programs  around  and  values  her  ability  to  meet  other  people,  share  her  story  and  learn  from  other  paFents.  In  

addiFon  to  working  on  a  book  to  chronicle  her  journey,  Gloria  enjoys  listening  to  music,  singing  and  tap  dancing!  She  hopes  to  achieve  her  dream  of  teaching  tap  dancing  

lessons,  a  goal  that  was  put  on  hold  at  the  Fme  of  her  diagnosis.  Not  only  is  Gloria  a  survivor  of  cancer,  she  is  also  proud  to  be  a  survivor  of  life  adversity  that  has  shaped  

who  she  is  today.  Last  but  not  least  her  sister  Dot  was  her  rock!                

Helen  Spann  (Survivor)  As  a  former  model  for  Jordan  Marsh,  Helen  was  well  poised  to  take  on  a  role  in  this  year’s  Catwalk  event.  Helen  is  a  two-­‐Fme  cancer  survivor  –  all  in  one  year!  In  April  

2004,  Helen  was  diagnosed  with  lung  cancer.  In  September  2004,  she  faced  a  second  breast  cancer  diagnosis.  Helen  is  proud  to  be  a  survivor  and  is  thankful  for  the  care  and  concern  shown  by  her  BMC  doctors  and  nurses.  Helen  is  originally  from  South  Carolina  and  in  fact  was  born  at  the  Charleston  Navy  Base.  Following  in  her  father’s  footsteps,  

Helen  was  a  nurse  in  the  U.S.  Armed  Forces  and  now  resides  locally  in  Cambridge.  Helen  has  four  grown  children  and  two  twin  grandchildren.    

Mireille  Ngwelebe  (Survivor)  Mireille,  originally  from  Cameroon,  is  a  paFent  of  BMC’s  Cancer  Care  Center.  She  was  diagnosed  with  ovarian  cancer  and  underwent  chemotherapy.  She  says  her  friends,  family  and  BMC  have  helped  her  through  her  diagnosis.  Mireille  oJen  parFcipates  in  support  groups  and  other  survivorship  programs  and  credits  BMC  for  taking  “very  good  care”  of  her.  Mireille  loves  to  cook,  dance  and  have  fun  –  perfect  for  the  Catwalk  event!    

 

Kathryn  Ankner  (Staff)  Kathryn  Ankner  has  been  a  PaFent  Navigator  in  Hematology  and  

Medical  Oncology  since  February  2011,  and  she  is  walking  in  memory  of  her  grandfather  Frank  Ankner,  and  her  uncle  Ed  Bower  because  she  lost  them  both  to  cancer.  Kathryn  is  also  walking  in  memory  of  her  paFents  who  have  lost  their  baSles  to  cancer,  and  in  honor  of  her  paFents  who  fight  their  baSles  every  day.  Kathryn  says  "I  am  honored  to  have  the  opportunity  to  do  this  very  small  thing  for  all  the  people  whose  lives  

have  been  touched  by  cancer.  I  see  my  paFents  and  their  families  struggling  daily,  and  I  am  saddened  by  what  cancer  can  do  to  a  family.  I  am  so  impressed  and  touched  by  how  courageous  my  paFents  are,  and  I  wish  I  could  do  more  to  help  them  break  down  the  barriers  they  face.  I  

am  very  proud  to  be  a  PaFent  Navigator  at  Boston  Medical  Center."  Kathryn  is  a  graduate  of  Boston  College,  with  a  

CommunicaFons  degree  from  the  School  of  Arts  and  Sciences.    

Joseph  Banks  (Survivor)  Joseph  is  excited  to  parFcipate  in  Catwalk  because  he  wants  to  spread  awareness  that  cancer  is  not  a  diagnosis  to  fear  but  to  understand  –  if  caught  early,  lives  can  be  spared.  When  Joseph  was  diagnosed  with  prostate  cancer  he  felt  confused,  alone  and  scared.  Having  recently  lost  a  cousin-­‐in-­‐law  to  brain  cancer,  all  Joseph  could  think  about  was  dying.  Fortunately,  Joseph  had  his  family,  friends,  doctors  and  nurses  to  pull  him  through  and  provide  lots  of  love  and  encouragement  during  his  radiaFon  treatment  and  prostate  surgery.  Joseph  says  he  has  good  days  and  bad,  but  he  is  alive  and  keeping  a  posiFve  avtude.  In  addiFon  to  being  a  theater  actor  and  singer,  he  is  in  a  new  band  and  loves  working  with  young  people  –  check  out  his  song  about  bullying  on  YouTube  called  “His  Life  As  A  School  Boy-­‐  Joey  Banks  (formally  known  as  JOJOSTAR.)”    

Mauricio  Nunez  (Survivor)  Mauricio,  originally  from  the  Dominican  Republic  and  now  a  local  resident  of  

Roxbury,  was  diagnosed  with  prostate  cancer  at  BMC.  He  received  radiaFon  to  treat  his  cancer  and  credits  his  enFre  family,  especially  his  wife,  for  providing  

support  during  his  recovery.  He  also  is  a  regular  parFcipant  in  BMC’s  survivorship  programs.  ReFred  from  the  Boston  Housing  Authority,  Mauricio  

enjoys  music,  dance,  baseball  and  being  with  his  family  in  the  Dominican  Republic.    

 

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Thank  you  to  all  of  our  sponsors,  businesses,  and  volunteers,  who  have  helped  make  Boston  Medical  Center’s  inaugural  Cancer  Care  Center  event  possible.    If  we  missed  you,  we  are  sorry  and  

very  grateful  for  your  services!  

 

Boston  Medical  Center    

ExecuFve  Director  for  Cancer  Care  Service:  Chris  Andry,  MPhil,  PhD  

Special  Events  Coordinator:  Ashley  Hogan  Director,  Cause  &  Event  MarkeFng:  Joanna  

MacDonald  Corporate  Partnership  Manager:  Holt  Murray  Director  of  OperaFons,  Cancer  Care  Services:  

Robyn  Souza,  RN,  MPH  Vice  President  of  Development:  Norman  Stein  

 

Open  HeARTS,  Inc.    

President  and  Founder:  Bryan  Finocchio  Event  Producer:  ChrisFna  Ruggeri  

Nonprofit  Events  Intern:  Jung  Hyun  Lee  

 

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