Dear Friends,

his year, Women At Risk celebrates18 years of enhancing the lives ofwomen and families affected bybreast cancer. We thank you for sup-

porting our life-saving programs even duringthese difficult economic times.I am thrilled to announce the appointment of

Dr. Kathie-Ann Joseph as WAR’s Medical Di-rector. Dr. Joseph was the first Women At RiskBreast Surgery Fellow and has served as ourActing Medical Director for the past 15 months.We are excited for this opportunity to work moreclosely with her in the future.I am also happy to report that the High-Risk

Program is now up and running at Weill CornellMedical Center. This expansion will allow us toreach more high-risk women and increase theamount of data available to researchers throughour High-Risk Registry. In an effort to increasebenefits for women participating in our high-riskprogram, we are set to begin distributing high-risk resource packets to those enrolled in theregistry and are introducing a support groupspecifically for women who are at high risk forbreast cancer.

In November, we hosted our Laurie BassSklaver Annual Symposium, which this yearfocused on “Survivorship: The Next Frontier inBreast Cancer.” More than 200 people gatheredto listen to our panels of doctors and survivorsaddress the physical, emotional and social issuesassociated with breast cancer survivorship. Youcan read more about the success of this event onpage 5.Finally, I’d like to extend a special thank you

to Patti Kenner who opened her home to host anevening of “Cocktails and Conversation” thisFebruary. This event was held in conjunctionwith Ellen’s Run, a breast cancer organizationbased on the East End of Long Island. Theevening offered attendees an opportunity tolearn more about the work of both groups and tohear updates on current breast cancer research.We hope you enjoy reading about the latest

work of Women At Risk, and we thank you, asalways, for your continuing support and com-mitment to our cause. I hope to see all of you atWomen At Risk’s 18th Annual Luncheon onMay 11th.

Bonnie Pressman, President

WAR’S MISSION IS TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF WOMEN WHO ARE AT HIGH RISK FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF BREAST CANCER

AND WOMEN WITH BREAST CANCER THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT.

In this issue:

2A Tribute to Steve Agins

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S P R I N G 2 0 0 9

3 High-RiskUpdates

Breast CancerSurvivorship

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Please Join Us!Women At Risk’s Eighteenth Annual LuncheonMONDAY, MAY 11, 2009 • WALDORF=ASTORIA HOTEL, NEW YORK CITY

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Hoda KotbCo-Host, Fourth Hour of“Today” and Correspondent,“Dateline NBC”

HONORING

Lynda WertheimDirector of Legal Assistants,White & Case, LLPImmediate Past President,Women At Risk

LUNCHEON CHAIRS

Susan and Alan Fuirst

For more information,call (212) 305-4486.

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Women At RiskContact Information

Executive DirectorKitty Silverman(212) 305-9525silverk@nyp.org

Director of DevelopmentCynthia Lieb(212) 305-4486clieb@womenatrisknyc.org

Development AssociateKavita Desai(212) 305-4486kdesai@womenatrisknyc.org

Program CoordinatorLisa Held(212) 305-3269lheld@womenatrisknyc.org

Research & High-RiskProgram Coordinator

Lydia Chiu(212) 305-3238lchiu@womenatrisknyc.org

Outreach & CommunityProgram CoordinatorLola Ruz-Curry(212) 305-9894lruz-curry@womenatrisknyc.org

Patient NavigatorNancy Singleton(212) 342-0297nsingleton@womenatrisknyc.org

Administrative AssistantCarolyn Trotter(212) 305-5917ctrotter@womenatrisknyc.org

Director of Support ServicesMarianne Glasel(212) 305-0266m.glasel@worldnet.att.net

Computer ConsultantRon Rocco(212) 305-9248rr192@columbia.edu

Visit Women At Risk’s website atwww.womenatrisknyc.org

The Man Who Sat Among the Womenby Lynda Wertheim

etting a spot on Steve Agins’ dance cardwas quite a feat. If he wasn’t meetingwith a fellow car lover about a racingevent, or pitching a proposal for new

PR business with his partner and Women At Riskboard member, Sally Sherwood, or floating downthe Amazon with his wife, Ronne, or entertaininghis grandchildren (“the kidlets”), Steve was chal-lenging Women At Risk to find unique ways tofulfill its mission.I first met Steve as a voice in the background

during a phone call I had with his wife. Newlydiagnosed, I could hear his supportive tone andkind words echoing in the background as Ronneprepared me for what I might encounter along thebreast cancer journey. Though Steve was thequintessential PR pro, he could easily have be -come a voiceover personality. His vocal cadence,tone and enthusiasm transcended the words hespoke.Steve’s combination of intelligence, sensitivity

and personal experience made him an invaluableresource for husbands of women diagnosed withbreast cancer. Having coached his wife throughsurgery, chemotherapy and radiation, he gladlyaccepted my request to provide support, empathyand hope to other spouses whose wives wereundergoing treatment. An active participant inWomen At Risk’s Strategic Planning Task Force,Steve spearheaded creative communication ef -forts to reach the women served by the organiza-tion. Steve’s instinctive ability to blend wordswith graphics earned Women At Risk the presti-gious Communicator Award from the Inter -national Academy of the Visual Arts for the pre-mier edition of “Women At Risk Today,” the firstcomprehensive summary of the organization’saccomplishments. Steve also lobbied vigorouslyto enhance the website and create an online

newsletter to streamline the delivery of late-breaking news about Women At Risk, breast can-cer research and the many programs and researchprojects we support.In 2007, Steve worked with the Dinner

Committee to recognize the important role menplay in the lives of women who go through treat-ment for breast cancer. Steve was personallyfamiliar with the theme of the dinner dance:“Celebrating the Men Who Stand With theWomen.” Steve knew what it was like to stand byRonne, to encourage the Women At Risk board totake calculated risks and to change the lives ofthe people to whom he offered guidance.Steve may no longer sit at our board meetings,

but Women At Risk will be a long-term benefici-ary of his many talents. �

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The WAR board and staff mourn the passing of our long-time

board member and friend, Steve Agins. The following

article, written by friend and fellow board member,

Lynda Wertheim, is a tribute to Steve’s tireless commitment

to the work of Women At Risk.

is grateful to the following businesses whopartnered with us this past October for

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

GiellaGrandviewGreat StuffLot84

Olive and Bette’sThe Salon

Le Salon & Spa ChinoisTheory

Tory BurchWhite + WarrenZaro’s Bakery

If you or someone you know is interested in creating a business promotionwith WAR, please contact Kavita Desai

at 212-305-4486.

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Helping Women HelpThemselves

October 25, 2008 Free Screening DayStatistics

• 92 women received breast screenings

• 100 women received cervical screenings

• 40 women received colorectal screenings

With your support, WomenAt Risk is able to help provide these life-savingservices free of charge.

Thanks to the volunteerswho made this day a success!

If you are interested in volunteering for a Free Screening Day, please contact Lisa Held at (212) 305-3269.

reast cancer risk factors have been stud-ied mainly among women between theages of 40 and 65. However, accordingto the Surveillance Epidemiology and

End Result Cancer Statistic Review, womenbetween the ages of 70 and 75 have the highestincidence rate. This statistic highlights the needfor more research specific to risk factors amongwomen in extreme age groups, 35 or younger or70 or older. Researchers recently ex amined theestablished breast cancer risk factors in theseextreme age groups using data from Women AtRisk’s High-Risk Registry, and the findings fromthe study were published in the January 2009issue of the Annals of Surgical Oncology. Thestudy expanded on previous re search presented atthe Miami Breast Cancer Conference in 2007which focused solely on younger women. Re -searchers involved in the study included JenniferChun, M.P.H., WAR’s Medical Director Kathie-Ann Joseph, M.D., M.P.H., WAR’s former breastsurgery fellow Ben Pocock, M.D., Mahmoud El-Tamer, M.D., Laura Klein, M.D., and FreyaSchnabel, M.D.According to existing literature, established

factors associated with increased risk for develop-ment of breast cancer include, but are not limit-ed to, history of atypical ductal hyperplasia(ADH), atypical lobular hyperplasia (ALH), lobu-lar carcinoma in-situ and a strong family history ofbreast cancer (FHBC). Eighty-two women in the

High-Risk Registry were 70 years of age or older.Among these women, 52 (63%) had a strongFHBC, 27 (33%) had a history of LCIS, 20 (24%)had a history of ADH, and 5 (6%) had a history ofALH. Six (7%) of these 82 women went on todevelop breast cancer. None of these risk factors(FHBC, LCIS, ADH, ALH) were significantlyassociated with development of breast canceramong women 70 years or older. One hundredand ninety-nine women within the High-RiskRegistry were 35 years of age or younger. Onlythree of these 199 women went on to developbreast cancer. All three women had a strong fam-ily history of breast cancer, suggesting an associa-tion between strong family history of breast can-cer and increased risk.These findings suggest that the significance of

established risk factors associated with the devel-opment of breast cancer may vary by age. Amongwomen 35 years of age or younger, a strong familyhistory of breast cancer seems to be the strongestpredictor of risk. Among women 70 years orolder, established risk factors seemed to lose sig-nificance, which may be due to the influence ofage on risk. Studies which examine the prognos-tic significance of established risk factors impacthow clinicians screen for and prevent the devel-op ment of breast cancer. More studies must beconducted in these extreme age populations inorder to create better risk-assessment models forwomen 35 and younger and women 70 and older.

WAR is pleased to announce our successful expan-sion of the High-Risk Program to Weill CornellMedical Center. If you or anyone you know is inter-ested in enrolling in the High-Risk Program at WeillCornell Medical Center, please contact RhondaTheodore at (212) 821-0635 or rtm9001@nyp.org.

Women At Risk is also happy to announce ournew peer-led High-Risk Support Group. This supportgroup will be co-sponsored by FORCE (Facing OurRisk of Cancer Empowered), a non-profit organiza-tion whose mission is to improve the lives of individ-uals and families affected by hereditary breast and

ovarian cancer. Any woman who is at high risk forbreast cancer is welcome to come share and receiveresources, information and emotional support.

The support group will meet in the Stacey GarilWomack Resource Library on the 10th floor of theHerbert Irving Cancer Center (Room 1035). TheCancer Center is located at 161 Fort WashingtonAvenue between 166th and 167th Streets. Thegroup will meet on the third Wednesday of everymonth from 6–7:30 p.m. For more information or to RSVP to a meeting, please contact Lisa Held at (212) 305-3269 or lheld@womenatrisknyc.org.

High-Risk Program Announcements

Research using WAR’s High-Risk Registry published in Surgical Oncology Journal

By Lydia Chiu

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This issue of Women At Risk’s newsletter is made possible through the generous support of

The Larry and Jane Scheinfeld Foundation.

Support Groups

The Women At Risk Support Group for Womenwith Breast Cancer

Dealing with breast cancer? You are not alone.Come to our peer-led support group to meetother survivors, exchangeinformation, and help oneanother through this journey. New patients mayjoin at any time.

The group meets everyother Friday at 2:00 p.m.in the conference room onthe Garden Level of theHerbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort WashingtonAvenue, NYC.

For exact meeting dates ormore information, contact Nancy Singleton,Patient Navigator, at (212) 342-0297.

Grupo de Apoyo para las Mujeres Latinas conCancer del Seno

El Grupo de Apoyo se reune los 2 y 4 Jueves decada mes

The 2nd and 4th Thursdayof each month

10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Para más información, llamar a Lola Ruz-Curry al:

For more information, call Lola Ruz-Curry, at:

(212) 305-9894.

Co-sponsored by Women At Risk, SHARE and Social Work Services,NYP/CUMC.

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WAR hosts Underneath it AllServices for PatientsBy Lisa Held

hen most women undergo breastsurgery and/or chemotherapy,they are unsure of what to expector what they will need during and

after their treatment. During this period of physi-cal and emotional turmoil, shopping for post-operative garments or wigs can be overwhelming.After her first breast reconstruction, NancySingleton said, “No one told me about the drains,and as I left the hospital, they pinned them to myshirt. Trying to move around with the pins was anightmare. I finally heard about the surgicalcamisole from a patient on a hotline, but I had ahard time finding one.” Patients may also find itdifficult to travel to shops that carry the productsthey need, and many of the locations that carrythese products are intimidating. “Many womenwalk into a surgical store to buy a prosthesis orbra,” Nancy added, “and after they walk past thelimbs and wheelchairs, they find that no onethere can fit them properly.”Underneath it All, a one stop shopping service

for women who have had any form of breast sur-gery or who are undergoing chemotherapy, is anexception. Located on Manhattan’s Upper EastSide, Underneath it All is committed to under-standing each woman’s needs and assists andadvises each customer on pur-chase decisions in a warm, com-passionate and private environ-ment. Christina Faraj, a fitter fromUnder neath it All, noted thatwomen are initially hesitant to visitthe shop because they don’t knowwhat to expect and feel like theyare going to yet another appoint-ment. “But soon,” she said, “whenthey take a look around and we fitthem in a fabulous bra, their spir-its are instantly uplifted, and bythe time they leave, there is a huginvolved.” Their range of productsincludes breast forms in a varietyof shapes, sizes, contours and skintones, mastectomy bras, mastecto-

my swim wear with matching cover-ups, post-sur-gery cami soles and an entire feminine lingeriecollection. The store’s proprietors, Carol Keanneand Christina Faraj, are both certified fitters andwill meet with women individually to help fitbreast forms and bras.For women experiencing hair loss, Underneath

it All also carries a complete line of wigs, andpatients can be seen by a hairstylist to recreatethe hairstyle they’re familiar with or to try some-thing new. Hats, turbans, scarves and other acces-sories are also available.In November, Christina visited the Women At

Risk Breast Cancer Support Group. Armed with abag of mastectomy bras, breast forms and lin-gerie, she explained Underneath it All’s availableservices, and women were amazed by the qualityand range of products. They were especially sur-prised by the number of products their insurancewould likely cover. Most insurance companiesnow cover the costs of breast forms, mastectomybras and most wigs for cancer clients. Coveragedoes not stop at the first fitting but extendsbeyond and often covers replacements as well.“The women at the support group were thrilled tohear about the insurance coverage,” Christinacommented, “It was really fun to see their reac-tion to the fun bras in colors, lace and stylesupdated from what they know of as the more‘matronly’ looking bras that were available in thepast. They were also thrilled to see the variety oflighter-weight breast forms available to them now.”

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Christina Faraj and Carol Keanne,

from Underneath it All, display

their products in the Stacey Garil

Womack Resource Library.

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The Stacey GarilWomack Resource Library

Staffed by breast cancersurvivors and offering confidential one-on-onesupport.

HOURS OF OPERATION:

Monday–Thursday from 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Bilingual support is availableon Wednesdays and Thursdaysfrom 1 p.m.–4:30 p.m.

Women At Riskon the Web

Check out the newest wayto stay up-to-date regarding Women At Risknews, announcements and programs!

Women At Risk now has a blog atwww.womenatrisknyc.blogspot.com.

Visit our blog periodicallyto receive information onupcoming events, hear personal stories fromwomen who have or are athigh risk for breast cancer,and learn about ground-breaking research studieswe’re funding. You can alsosign-up to receive e-mailupdates from WAR!

Visit our main website atwww.womenatrisknyc.org.

Women At Risk’s Laurie Bass Sklaver AnnualSymposium Addresses BreastCancer SurvivorshipBy Lisa Held

here are more than two million breastcancer survivors in this country, andthat number is growing every day,” Dr.Anne Moore stated at Women At Risk’s

2008 Laurie Bass Sklaver Annual Symposium. Asthe early diagnosis and effective treatment ofbreast cancer advances each year, more womenare confronted with the challenge of figuring outwhat it means to be a “survivor.” While mostwomen expect breast cancer to end with theirtreatment, they find that after treatment theyenter a new phase of the breast cancer experienceoften referred to as “survivorship,” and this phasepresents entirely new emotions, challenges andtriumphs.On November 13, 2008, more than 200 peo-

ple gathered at the Symposium to address whatWomen At Risk called “Survivorship: The Next

Frontier in Breast Cancer.” The symposiumfocused on the physical, emotional and socialissues faced by breast cancer survivors and theirfamilies and featured presentations by Dr. AnneMoore, Dr. Jon Levenson, and Ms. Paula Roberts.The evening was moderated by Dr. Kathie AnnJoseph, Women At Risk’s Medical Director.Dr. Moore opened the program by discussing

the physical issues survivors may encounter. Shepointed out that “many patients feel lost in transi-tion between being a cancer patient and a cancersurvivor,” and it’s important to pay attention tothem after their treatment and to create a formalplan for follow-up care. Immediate issues aftertreatment may often include fatigue, “chemo-brain,” effects of estrogen-deprivation, the possi-bility and fear of recurrence and issues of fertilityand pregnancy. Dr. Moore reviewed commonlifestyle changes often helpful in combating theeffects of treatment and preventing recurrence.While she showed that research often varies oneach of these components, she concluded withthree basic post-treatment guidelines.Survivors should:

• Resume exercise as soon as possible after

As a result of the need demonstrated at thesupport group, Underneath it All’s certified fitterswill now be holding fittings and shopping servic-es in WAR’s Stacey Garil Womack ResourceLibrary. The Resource Library is located on the10th floor (Room 1035) of the Herbert IrvingPavilion at 161 Fort Washington Ave. The servic-es will be offered on select Fridays once a month,and women are welcome to stop by to browseavailable products, receive personalized fittings,

and inquire about insurance coverage. Under -neath it All will also make surgical camisolesavailable at all times through Women At Risk’sPatient Navigator, Nancy Singleton. For exactdates or times or for more information, contactNancy Singleton at nsingleton@womenatrisknyc.org or (212) 342-0297. For information onspecific products or insurance coverage, contactChristina Faraj at Underneath it All at (212) 717-1976. �

Paula Roberts and

Dr. Jon Levenson

at the Laurie Bass

Sklaver Annual

Symposium.

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The difference is you…

Thank you to all of our volunteers who make a difference every day inWomen At Risk’s Resource Library:

Helene BlandClare CooperMarianne GlaselRenee GoodmanRita HellerLaura MinellaJoanne ParentKaren SmallHelen TarrAngela Vallaro

Women At Risk isgrateful to:

The Friends and Family ofLaurie Bass Sklaver

The Greater NYC Affiliateof Susan G. Komen for the Cure

Sanofi Aventis

For their generous supportof the 2008 Symposium.

treatment and maintain some level during thetreatments.• Watch their diet and attempt to maintain ahealthy weight. • Limit their alcohol intake to small amountsreserved for special occasions.In addition to paying attention to the long-

term physical care of breast cancer survivors,“addressing psychosocial needs should be an inte-gral part of quality cancer care,” acknowledgedDr. Jon Levenson. Dr. Levenson noted that whilethe majority of women do remarkably well duringand after treatment, most experience distress atsome point, and a quarter to a third of womenexpress or exhibit problems that warrant furtherassessment. Therefore, systematic screening fordistress is critical and important. Dr. Leven sonidentified several factors associated with optimaladaptation to survivorship and dealing with thesestressful emotions. These factors include:

• Active participation in one’s care.• Use of a social support network • Finding a sense of purpose and meaning inone’s life.Dr. Levenson also mentioned that although

many survivors experience emotional distress,most manifest remarkable resilience and someeven find benefit from the cancer experience.Women have reported increased self-esteem,greater interest in and commitment to personaland family health and the ability to “not sweat thesmall stuff” anymore, allowing them to live morefulfilling lives.Finally, Ms. Paula Roberts addressed the chal-

lenges survivors face in their social world aftertreatment. They are often transitioning back intofamily roles and making important decisionsregarding child bearing, dating or other family

issues. They may also be confronted with work-place and insurance issues. “Family, coworkersand friends can all play an important role,” in sup-porting these women, Ms. Roberts noted, “butcancer survivors may need to talk to other sur-vivors outside the family environment.” SupportGroups are one way to address this, and PatientNavigation programs that guide women and theirfamilies through the clinical process and ensurequality of care may also “take the sting out of feel-ing totally overwhelmed and alone,” Ms. Robertsadded.After the speakers answered questions, breast

cancer survivors Lola Ruz-Curry, Sara Oppen -heim and Carolyn Vardi spoke about their person-al experiences with survivorship. Remarkably, allthree women reported some positive impactbreast cancer had on their lives. Lola said, “I thinkmy cancer was a blessing because after my can-cer, I changed. I take care of myself first now, andeverything else comes after. I think life is beauti-ful, and I enjoy every single moment.” Sarachanged her career after surviving breast cancerand became a Patient Navigator for the AmericanCancer Society. Although she remarked thatbreast cancer is terrible and not something shewould wish on even her worst enemy, she said “Iwas lucky to come through this horrible experi-ence, and I decided that I wanted to give some-thing back to people who were struggling more.”The women’s opinions differed on how they feltabout being called “survivors.” While Sara andLola both said they liked the term, Carolyn com-mented, “I don’t like the term because to me itmeans that you’ve gone through something, sur-vived it and moved on. But it doesn’t ever reallyend—the key is finding the place cancer has inyour life and managing it and putting it intoperspective.” �

Turn your everyday purchases into contributions to Women At Risk!

Women At Risk is now registered with One Cause, a program that turns youreveryday purchases into contributions toWAR with no extra charge to you!

Here’s how it works:

1. Register. Go to www.onecause.com/signup. Fill in the registration form andchoose “Women At Risk” as your cause.You do not need to give credit card orother sensitive information. Registration isfast, easy, and secure.

2. Shop. Anytime you are making a purchase with a participating vendor, log into One Cause first, and the vendor willautomatically donate a percentage of yourpurchase to Women At Risk. There areover 700 participating vendors includingNordstrom, Macy’s, Expedia, Amazon,Delta, L.L.Bean, Hotels.com, Dell andmore! You can also download a One CauseToolbar that will remind you to log in whenyou’re shopping on participating sites orapply for a One Cause Visa which will giveback 1% of all of your purchases to WAR.

3. Spread the word. Tell your friends and family about this easy way to turn youreveryday shopping into support for life-saving research, education and supportprograms for women affected by breastcancer!

If you have questions about this programor encounter problems registering onwww.onecause.com, contact Lisa Held atlheld@womenatrisknyc.org or (212) 305-3269.

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FOUNDER’S CIRCLE ($25,000+)

Aetna“A Cure in Our Lifetime”Alan and Susan FuirstBernard and Ethel GarilThe Larry and Jane ScheinfeldFoundation

PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE($10,000–$24,999)

The Rose M. Badgeley ResiduaryCharitable Trust

Columbia University Departmentof Surgery

Bonnie Pfeifer EvansKen Fuirst and Susan GreeneFuirst

Sid and Ruth LapidusThe Frances Lear FoundationConstance MilsteinBonnie PressmanToby S. RozenStrategic Workforce SolutionsWhite + WarrenLisa Witten

DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE($5,000–$9,999)

Ace in the Hole Foundation, Inc.Corporation Service CompanyA. Huda FaroukiDr. Sheldon FeldmanBruce Green and Nancy NelsonLegal Support PersonnelMacy’s EastBarbara MinesThe Neiman Marcus GroupPolo Ralph Lauren FoundationJoseph P. and Beatrice RiccardoAndrew RosenAram and Shari RubinsonMichael Sonnenfeldt and KatjaGoldman

Lorraine StraussMarc and Barbara BenensonWarren

Lynda Faye WertheimWhite & Case LLP

SUSTAINER’S CIRCLE($2,500–$4,999)

Daniel and Carole BurackCathleen P. BlackRichard and Joan Cowlan Mayra De EsquenaziKathleen De SimoneAbigail Black ElbaumElmwood Charity FundJeremy FitzgeraldDr. Lawrence and Irene Glassberg

Timothy and Karen GoodellGreat Stuff Apparel, Inc.Steven A. KassBonnie KleinThe Greater NY Affiliate of theSusan G. Komen Breast CancerFoundation

Gregory and Jennifer LyssCheryl MilsteinHelen MorikThe Morrison & FoersterFoundation

NewYork-Presbyterian HospitalDepartment of Public Affairs

NewYork-Presbyterian HospitalOffice of Government &Community Affairs

Larry and Carole ScherzerPeter A. SmithNina TaselaarToby WertheimWilkie Farr & Gallagher LLPM.B. & Edna Zale Foundation

PATRON’S CIRCLE($1,000–$2,499)

Ace Distribution and LogisticsLisette AckerbergTina AllenApollo Real EstateDr. M. Michele BlackwoodDonald and Susan BoudreauJames and Lois BoydNancy CandibSylvia Fung ChinCharles and Nancy ClarvitDr. Michael T. Cohen and Dr.Arielle Hart

John W. ColemanErrol and Gladys CookSimon DoonanErnst & Young, LLPGwen FisherMark FriedmanDr. Gerald and Emily GardnerJune GarsonJon and Penny GoldwaterMichael and Gila GoodmanStephen GreenBruce M. GreenwaldRuth GuggenheimSusan HaasHarold HandlerDerek HughesJBS FoundationDr. Kathie-Ann JosephRobert and Jane JuliusDaniel Katz and Maggie LearPatti KennerKing & Spalding, LLP

Matthew KirschBonnie KleinEllen KoppelmanJanine KriegerBarry and Jill LaferTracy LandowMichelle LattmanThe Leonard and Evelyn LauderFoundation

Jerome and Susan LaurenCynthia LiebMarjorie MagnerMahoney Cohen & Company,CPA, P.C.

Kevin and Susan MorrisseyFred and Mary NewmanPatricia ObermaierCharles and Marola PersicoDaphne PhilipsonMarquita Pool-EckertMildred QuainPatricia Hansen RichardsMarc SamitMartin SassMichael A. SeeveRobert and Nurith ShamisSally SherwoodNancy ShevellThe Siemens FoundationThe Simms/Mann FamilyFoundation

David SklaverEmanuel T. SternPhilip StrasburgSteven and Lorraine StraussMichael and Judith SullivanChristopher TyrrellJoel and Ellen WalkerCarene WallaceMargie WeinrebPeter WeprinRoger and Judith WidmannSusan Wiseman

FRIEND’S CIRCLE ($500–$999)

Steve and Ronne Bassman AginsHeide BanksKevin BarnardStanley and Marcia BassAndrea H. BatesAllan BaumJudith BernsteinLynn Beth BayardHollis BorteckNicole BrowningKelly BurtonJanet ByrnesCane Taylor Associates, Ltd.Melanie Cassandro

Tina CassisCentury 21 Department StoresJim ChervenakCIT Commercial ServicesLarry and Lisa CohenCarol CorwinCresta Industry Ltd.John and Constance CurranStacey DiPersiaCharles and Dr. Beth Ann DitkoffDomenick EspositoEthno International Ltd.Nancy FeibusNancy FeinglassSondra FetnerMarianne FlanaganMeryl FosterKimberly GantzSteve L. GideonGilt Group LLCFrieda GoodmanKenneth E. GoodmanBarry and Jackie GosinStephen GreenBonnie GreggeKatherine D. GuentherGreta GuggenheimAlison HahnHalley K. HarrisburgBarbara HellerMary HoltzmanMiriam KatowitzSydney and Susan KatzDr. George and Linda KesslerCristoph M. KimmichHannah KinnAlan KleinTracy L. KohnCary A. KoplinBarbara KroinRob LaRueRonald LavinMarianne LawtonBurton LeibertAbigale LevinsonKeri LevittKaren LevyElaine S. LibmanRichard LiebMarjorie LoebDr. Donna Marie ManassehJulie MarshallDr. Cristina MateraDr. Gregory MearsMarti MeyersonCarol MillerIan Miller and Crate HerbertRobert Morrow and Debbon Ayer

Motzel-Sans AssociatesKaren Farris NeusGary D. Nusbaum and JenniferJackson

Janet PaulElliot and Judith PlinerMarsha PollackMarvin PriceAnita PrincipeHenry RamalloHarriet RasmussenBradley C. ReiflerDenice H. ReinBobbi ReitzesSera ReycraftJanice RodnerSteven SadoveCarol SaperElizabeth SarnoffElizabeth ScheuerBetty SchulmanDebbie SemskyJudith R. SesloweHelene ShandellJoan T. ShawMarylin SilvermanRache M. SimmonsCarol SmithMarilyn SnyderBen and Sharyn SoleimaniJane SolomonColette SpearsLinda SpencerJeffrey and Audrey SpiegelDave SpringsteenHarvey SteinJan SteinThe Stein Family FoundationJeffrey B. SteinerLiz SternPhilip StrasburgPeter TannenbaumBarbara TeimanLinda Kaplan ThalerBunny TodresVictor and Diane UgolynPatricia Underwood-MoynihanSusan WaxenbergPenni WeinbergMargot WeinsteinMary WhalenE. Suzanne WhiteLinda C. WorkmanZaro’s Bread Basket

Included in this list are donationsreceived between January 1, 2008 andDecember 31, 2008. Our apologies forany inadvertent omissions.

Thanks to Our DonorsWomen At Risk would like to thank all of its donors for their generous support. While lack of space precludes us from acknowledging

each person individually, we would like to give special recognition to the individuals and companies whose cumulative gifts to WAR totaled $500 or more in 2008. A gift to Women At Risk is a thoughtful way to honor a friend, family member or caregiver. Your contributions enable us to continue to provide vital services and fund research initiatives that benefit women at high risk for and with breast cancer.

For stock or wire transfers or to make a donation, please use the enclosed envelope or call Carolyn Trotter at 212-305-5917.

WAR Board of Directors

Founder & ChairpersonSusan Fuirst

PresidentBonnie Pressman

Immediate Past PresidentLynda Wertheim

Vice President–FundraisingCarole Scherzer

Vice President–ProgramsMarianne Flanagan

Vice President–Hospital RelationsHelen Morik

Nikki Feirt Atkins, MDReneé BrownAbigail Black ElbaumEthel GarilMarianne GlaselJay HorowitzRuth LapidusMarquita Pool-EckertJane ScheinfeldSally SherwoodMarylin SilvermanJared WeissSusan Wiseman

Medical DirectorKathie-Ann Joseph, MD, MPH

Executive DirectorKitty Silverman

Hospital Advisory CouncilAndria CastellanosNancy Gautier-MatosAngie LloydPaula RobertsLynne RothKaren Schmitt

Women At Risk Newsletter Staff

EditorLisa Held

Contributors/ReadersLydia ChiuKavita DesaiCynthia LiebSally SherwoodJoan SilvermanKitty SilvermanLynda Wertheim

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Women At Risk is proud to welcome two newmembers to our Board of Directors. We are confident their professional backgrounds, personal experiences, and dedication to WAR’smission will greatly enhance the work we do.

Reneé Brown is the WNBA Chief of BasketballOperations and Player Relations. Prior to holdingher current position, Reneé served as WNBAVice President, Senior Director, and Director ofPlayer Personnel. Reneé also chaired the USABasketball Women’s Senior National TeamSelection Committee and served on the ExecutiveCommittee for USA Basketball for two consecu-tive quadrants, from 2000 to 2004, and againfrom 2004 to 2008. The U.S. Women’s SeniorNational Team won Olympic gold medals at theconclusion of each of Reneé’s tenures, in both2004 and 2008. She also served as VicePresident for the Senior Women’s Programs from2000 to 2004. During the 1995–96 season,Reneé served as an assistant coach to TaraVanDerveer for the gold medal-winning USA

Basketball Women’s National Team in ColoradoSprings. Reneé has served as an assistant coachfor women’s basketball teams at the University ofKansas, Stanford University and San Jose StateUniversity. She holds a bachelor’s degree andmaster’s degree in education, both from UNLV.

Jared Weiss is the founder and president of Star Power, LLC, a company which representsbrands for their sports and entertainment initiatives. Prior to founding Star Power inJanuary of 2008, Jared worked for Steiner SportsMarketing from 1992–2007. He served as thePresident of Steiner from 2002–2007, where heworked with, represented, and marketed manyathletes including Mark Messier, Derek Jeter,Henrik Lundqvist, and others. He graduated fromthe University of Hartford with a BS in communi-cations. Jared lives in Westchester with his wifeand two young sons. His mother’s battle withbreast cancer, and her subsequent survival,inspired him to become involved with Women At Risk.

WAR’s Board Expands

Important Update!Don’t miss out on WAR’s Fall Newsletter! In an effort to reduce printing expenses, Women At Risk’s Fall 2009 Newsletter will be an E-newsletter. We will not be mailing a hard copy. Please send your e-mail address to ctrotter@womenatrisknyc.orgor call (212) 305-5917 ASAP to make sure you receive WAR’s next Newsletter!@