April 26 NYC Gala Draws record attendance
We were delighted to have had the opportunity to honor extraordinary friends of Soroka: Sonia Gardner received the David Dubinsky Humanitarian Award, presented by her sister Ruth Steinberg and brother Marc Lasry. Shouly Maslavi and Abraham Maslavi received the Fashion Industry Leadership Award, presented by David Kimiabakhsh. We also paid tribute to the legendary labor leader David Dubinsky, who mobilized the International Ladies Garment Workers Union to fund the establishment of Soroka in 1959. Ms. Ryna Appleton Segal received the award on behalf of her grandfather. Her award was presented by mens fashion guru and FIT professor Nedo Berlucci. Our Gala, attended by 435, wove together the history of Soroka, with that of today’s leaders who are nurturing Soroka through a period of extraordinary growth and advancement, as we continue to facilitate the great Zionist dream to make the desert bloom.
Thanks to your generous support, we exceeded our goals, raising urgently needed funds to support Women’s Health Programs at Soroka Medical Center.
A special thank you to the huge efforts of our gracious gala chair, Angela Retelny, whose vision and style was instrumental in creating a magical night to remember. Co-chairs were Caroline Freidfertig, David Kimiabakhsh, and Ruth Steinberg, who helped us raise essential funds to support woman’s healthcare at Soroka Medical Center.
Media star Dan Abrams, devoted and charismatic friend of Soroka, returned as MC. An emotional highlight was rising star Danielle Goz, granddaughter of our Secretary Caroline Freidfertig, singing the Star-Spangled Banner, and Internationally acclaimed baritone David Serrero singing Hatikva. Please contact the office for further information, and to join the 2018 committee! Next year’s gala will be devoted to raising funds for the new Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Thanks to your generous support, we exceeded our goals, raising urgently needed funds to support Women’s Health Programs at Soroka Medical Center.
A special thank you to the huge efforts of our gracious gala chair, Angela Retelny, whose vision and style was instrumental in creating a magical night to remember. Co-chairs were Caroline Freidfertig, David Kimiabakhsh, and Ruth Steinberg, who helped us raise essential funds to support woman’s healthcare at Soroka Medical Center.
Media star Dan Abrams, devoted and charismatic friend of Soroka, returned as MC. An emotional highlight was rising star Danielle Goz, granddaughter of our Secretary Caroline Freidfertig, singing the Star-Spangled Banner, and Internationally acclaimed baritone David Serrero singing Hatikva. Please contact the office for further information, and to join the 2018 committee! Next year’s gala will be devoted to raising funds for the new Comprehensive Cancer Center.
