Philadelphia

Susan G. Komen Philadelphia and The Philly POPS Celebrate Breast Cancer Survivors

March 10, 2016 by HughE Dillon

On Feb. 13, Susan G. Komen Philadelphia and The Philly POPS proudly
hosted a free, first-ever, breast health education event and musical
celebration of the power of women.

Last Fall, Elaine Groban brought together notable, doctors in the field of oncology

to discuss her dream, her vision to bring together top doctors and their patients and share the news on the latest innovative treatments and discoveries in breast cancer treatment, and do it in a way that was a celebration. After the tour of the Kimmel Center to see where the lecture and concert would take place, the guests enjoyed dinner at Volver, which is the restaurant inside the Kimmel Center.

Then on the day before Valentine Day, Strength & Survival with the Philly POPS event began with a
breakfast served in the Hamilton Garden for the doctors and their patients that would participate in the presentation.

 

Elaine Grobman, CEO Susan G. Komen Philadelphia and Judith A. Salerno, M.D., M.S., is the President and Chief Executive Officer of
Susan G. Komen greet the guests and update them on the organization’s
work.

 Strength & Survival Medical Co-Directors  Richard J. Bleicher, MD, FACS, Fox Chase Cancer Center: Breast Clinical Service Line Leader; Director, Breast Fellowship Program; Associate Professor, Department of Surgical Oncology; Curtis T. Miyamoto, MD, Temple University Hospital: Interim-Chairperson,
Department of Radiology; Professor & Chairperson, Department of
Radiation Oncology  and Elaine Grobman, CEO Susan G. Komen Philadelphia
Steve and Marie DeStafano (a survivor)
John and Debby Madiraca
Richard J. Bleicher, MD, FACS, Fox Chase Cancer with his patient, survivor Dona Vimall, and husband Scott Vimall,
Strength & Survival Medical Co-Directors

  • Richard J. Bleicher, MD, FACS, Fox Chase Cancer Center: Breast Clinical Service Line Leader; Director, Breast Fellowship Program; Associate Professor, Department of Surgical Oncology
  • Curtis T. Miyamoto, MD, Temple University Hospital: Interim-Chairperson, Department of Radiology; Professor & Chairperson, Department of Radiation Oncology

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Linda Posman, Sameer Patel, MD and Tiffany Mannino
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Doctors were honored with medals to thank them for their work

Onstage, the presenting doctors
and survivors reviewed the day’s program while they noshed. Following
breakfast, the pre-concert program began. Doctors highlighted
groundbreaking treatments in oncology, and their patients spoke about
their history, treatments and progress.

Chelese Porter, breast cancer survivor.

Finally, the Philly Pops took
the stage, and performed a 90-minute concert, accompanied by LaKisha
Jones and Mandy Gonzalez, under the direction of The Philly POPS
conductor, Randall Craig Fleischer.

under the direction of The Philly POPS
conductor, Randall Craig Fleischer.
Songstress’  LaKisha Jones, “discovered” nationwide on American Idol and Mandy Gonzalez, a Broadway luminary known for her roles in Wicked & The Heights put on a lovely show for the survivors and their doctors. It was a great partnership between music and medicine. The patients enjoyed seeing old friends, meeting new ones and connecting to others who know exactly what they’re going through.
Did I mention it was during Chinese New Year’s. 
Natasha Brown and Ukee Washington, were on hand to do emcee duties, as Elaine I. Grobman. Philadelphia Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure | CEO, greets the guests.
Ukee Washington takes to the stage, to assist in conducting
  The African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas Gospel Choir

 Educational Partners  Abington Hospital – Jefferson Health, Beebe Healthcare’s Tunnell Cancer Center, Christiana Care – Helen F. Graham Cancer Center, Crozer-Chester Medical Center, Drexel University College of Medicine, Einstein Healthcare Network, Fox Chase Cancer Center – Temple Health, Garces Dental Group, Lancaster General Hospital, Lourdes Health System, Main Line Hospitals, MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper, Philadelphia Department of Public Health, Sacred Heart Hospital, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University, St. Joseph Medical Center, Temple University School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Virtua Health System.
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