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Tuesday, May 21, 2013

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Advocacy Day

Posted to Event by Ms. Nancy R. Cloran of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at 2:39 PM

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s
2013 Advocacy Training Program
Saving Lives Not Someday, But Today

Conshohocken, PA (April 10, 2013) – Today, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s® (LLS) Office of Public Policy (OPP) is the voice for all blood cancer patients, driving legislative polices to accelerate the development and approval of new treatments to ensure access to quality care. OPP works with volunteer advocates across the United States to rally grassroots efforts to promote issues that impact cancer research and to ensure patients have access to quality affordable health care.

The Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter along with the Office of Public Policy will be hosting an educational program about the role that grassroots advocates play in finding a cure for blood cancers on Tuesday, May 21st at the Wistar Institute (3601 Spruce Street) in Philadelphia from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s® 2013 Advocacy Training Program will feature federal and state legislators, research scientists, and LLS’s Office of Public Policy staff. The program includes the following renowned speakers:

• Russell E. Kaufman, M.D., Director and CEO – Wistar Institute
• Alison Loren, M.D., MS, Assistant Professor of Medicine – Abramson Cancer Center, Penn Medicine
• Mark Velleca, M.D., Ph.D., Chief Policy and Advocacy Officer – The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society®
• Maida R. Milone, Executive Director - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society®, Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® is getting closer to a world without cancer
by accelerating cures, saving lives, improving the quality of life, and ensuring access to treatment.

-More-


For more information or to register for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s® 2013 Advocacy Training Program, please contact Ilana Benyosef, LSW, Patient Services Manager, at (610) 238-0360, ext. 6781 or Ilana.Benyosef@lls.org. RSVP deadline is Wednesday, May 15th. For more information about The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society®, please visit www.lls.org/epa.

About The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world’s largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. LLS mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world and provides free information and support services.

Founded in 1949 and headquartered in White Plains, NY, LLS has chapters throughout the United States and Canada including the Eastern Pennsylvania chapter. To learn more, visit www.LLS.org or contact the Information Resource Center at (800) 955-4572, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET.

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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

The Impact of Sports

Posted to Event by Mr. Justin Samra of Rothman Institute at 3:42 PM

Lincoln Financial Field
1020 Pattison Ave
Philadelphia, PA, 19148

http://www.rothmaninstitute.com/events/private/impact-of-sports

Impact of Sports on:
-The State of Pennsylvania
-The City of Philadelphia
-Professional Team Management Perspective
-Professional Athlete Perspective
-Team Physician Perspective
-Media Perspective
-National Perspective

PARTICIPATING SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

-Steve Forbes
Chairman & Editor in Chief of Forbes Magazine
-Tom Corbett
Governor of Pennsylvania
-Frank Wall
Publisher of Sports Illustrated
-Ron Jaworski
NFL Analyst & Former Eagles QB
-Todd Albert, MD
President of Rothman Institute
-Mike West
CEO of Rothman Institute

ROTHMAN TEAM PHYSICIANS:

-Michael Ciccotti, M.D.
Phillies Team Physician
-Peter DeLuca, M.D.
Eagles & Flyers Team Physician
-Paul Marchetto, M.D.
Eagles Team Orthopaedist
-Alex Vaccaro, M.D., Ph.D
Eagles Spine Physician

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Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly Older Americans Celebrtaion

Posted to Event by Ms. Julianne James of Little Brothers - Friends Of The Elderly at 11:24 AM

Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly
Invites YOU to a MUST ATTEND,
an open house in celebration of Older Americans Month.

All LBFE volunteers and LBFE old friends are welcome to attend.

Let’s chat a little, eat some and get to know each other better

Wednesday, May 29th

6-8 P.M.
P.C.A. 2nd Floor Auditorium
642 N. Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19130

Please RSVP by May 22nd
215-765-8118


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Tuesday, June 04, 2013

How to Avoid a Tax Controversy (Or What to Do If You Can't)

Posted to Event by Mr. Eric R. Elmore of Drucker & Scaccetti at 4:07 PM

Join the tax experts from Drucker & Scaccetti and Chamberlain Hrdlicka for a full-day CPA and CLE seminar. Registration options are full-day ($75), morning session or afternoon session ($45). Lunch is included for full-day attendees. Contact Eric Elmore at (215) 665-3960 for more information, or register via the link provided.

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Thursday, June 06, 2013

Bringing Healthcare Innovation to Greater Philadelphia: GPBCH Annual Conference

Posted to Event by Mr. Neil Goldfarb of Public Health Management Corporation at 10:14 AM

The Greater Philadelphia Business Coalition on Health will hold it's first annual conference on June 6th at the City Avenue Hilton. Sessions include health insurance exchanges, the accountable care organization movement, and innovations in business partnerships with providers, health plans, and other system stakeholders to improve health benefits value. All are welcome to register.

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Saturday, June 08, 2013

Rowan University Graduate Studies Information Session

Posted to Event by Ms. Elizabeth Regan-Butts of Rowan University at 11:03 AM

The Rowan University, College of Graduate & Continuing Education will host it's Summer Graduate Information Session at 6:00 p.m.
on Rowan's Glassboro campus in the Student Center Ballroom.

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2nd Annual Run/Walk for HOPE at the Philadelphia Zoo

Posted to Event by Ms. Amy Forkin of Bringing Hope Home at 4:24 PM

Enjoy a chance to race through the Philadelphia Zoo while helping to bring hope home to local families impacted by cancer. This race benefits Bringing Hope Home, a local charity and GPCC Member that pays bills and provides resources for families battling cancer in the Greater Philadelphia Area. Every participant in the race also gets a FREE day pass to the zoo!

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Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Join the Professional Women's Roundtable at the Women on Course Golf Event

Posted to Event by Ms. Christie Mills of Professional Women's Roundtable at 3:34 PM

Professional Women's Roundtable (PWR) is Invited! Indulge in the Golf Lifestyle. No Experience Required.

Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Time: 2:30pm to 7:00pm
Location: Chester Valley Country Club
430 Swedesford Road
Malvern, PA 19355

Please note - registration will be handled by Women on Course.

PWR Member Rate - $62; Non-Member Rate - $82

To receive the member rate, enter the following on the registration website:

Email: pwr@email.com; Password: PWR

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Saturday, June 15, 2013

Philadelphia Veterans Comfort House All Army Reunion on June 15!

Posted to Event by Mr. David Kamioner of Philadelphia Veterans Comfort House at 10:33 AM

Join the Philadelphia Veterans Comfort House for an All Army Reunion on June 15th from 10am until 4pm.

The celebration will take place at Clark Park (4301 Chester Ave, Philadelphia PA 19104).

We will have food trucks, games, live music and more!

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Monday, July 08, 2013

Women in Business Roundtable

Posted to Event by Ms. Mary Jay Torres-Martin of Offit Kurman at 12:35 PM

Please join us for a special “Women’s Business Roundtable “ (WBR) on May 8th from 8:00am-10:00am at the Philadelphia office of Offit Kurman.

Discussion will focus on navigating the challenges of being a “Woman in Power” in the corporate environment, and be led by Laura L. Rubenstein. Ms. Rubenstein is a management-side employment attorney, who is also a wife and mother of two young sons, and active board member of three community organizations.

Challenges to be addressed include:
•Avoiding negative stereotypes without straining corporate relationships
•Balancing multiple roles in professional and personal life
•Negotiating style differences between men and women and how to do well with both genders
•Identifying and dealing with harassment

While there is no cost to attend, attendance is limited. For more information, or to reserve your seat at the table please contact Mary Jay Torres-Martin at mtorresmartin@offitkurman.com or at (267)338.1356.

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Friday, September 20, 2013

The 24th Jerry Segal Classic

Posted to Event by Ms. Christina Freeman of Magee Rehabilitation Hospital at 3:39 PM

Join us for a great day of golf, plus a fantastic cocktail party featuring silent and live auction items and a raffle. Over the past 24 years, the Classic, organized by the Friends of Jerry Segal, has raised more than $11 million for programs and services designed to support patients and their families during their time at Magee Rehabilitation Hospital. For more information, contact (215) 587-3090 or SegalClassic@MageeRehab.org.

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Monday, October 07, 2013

Hubert J.P. Schoemaker Classic to Benefit Melmark

Posted to Event by Ms. Michelle Bradsher of Melmark Inc. at 11:45 AM

Sponsorships are available and provide excellent networking opportunities with leaders from the Greater Philadelphia Region's Life Sciences Community. Proceeds benefit children and adults with autism and intellectual disabilities at Melmark, a non-profit organization based in Berwyn.

For sponsorship details, email EllenDonohoe@melmark.org or call 610-325-4996.

This year, The Classic Advisory Board proudly welcomes Armando Anido, CEO of NuPathe, Inc. and Conrad J.J. Radcliffe, Associate at Marshall, Dennehey Warner Coleman and Goggin, P.C.

A full list of board members is available at www.schoemakerclassic.com.

The Classic is played simultaenously on three premier golf courses: Waynesborough Country Club, St. Davids Golf Club, and Gulph Mills Golf Club. Golf is followed by a cocktail reception, silent auction and dinner, with a live auction, all at Waynesborough.

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Monday, October 21, 2013

Adam Taliaferro Foundation & Magee Rehabilitation Golf Outing

Posted to Event by Ms. Christina Freeman of Magee Rehabilitation Hospital at 3:42 PM

The 3rd Annual Adam Taliaferro Foundation & Magee Rehabilitation Golf Outing benefits spinal cord injury research, rehabilitation, and quality of life programs supported by the Adam Taliaferro Foundation and Magee Rehabilitation. The event takes place at Green Valley Country Club in Lafayette Hill, PA. For more information contact (215) 587-3090 or giving@MageeRehab.org.

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Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Magee's 26th Humanitarian Award Dinner

Posted to Event by Ms. Christina Freeman of Magee Rehabilitation Hospital at 3:44 PM

Magee Rehabilitation Hospital will present the Humanitarian Award at the Four Seasons Hotel. The event includes cocktail reception, dinner and award ceremony. For information contact (215) 587-3090 or giving@MageeRehab.org.

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