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2009 Palm Beach Events

Organized by our Palm Beach office and devoted volunteers, the following events raise funds to support patient care and cutting-edge research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. These annual events also introduce new supporters in Southern Florida to the mission of Dana-Farber. Learn more about each event below.

Graff Committee Reception

December 10, 2008

This cocktail reception in Palm Beach honors the committee members of the 2009 Discovery Ball. The evening is graciously underwritten by Graff.
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Kick-Off Party

January 2009

Contributors who are at the benefactor level and above, and sponsors of the 2009 Discovery Ball, are invited to an evening of entertainment co-chaired by Tom Quick and Institute Trustee, Phyllis Krock. Dame Celia Lipton Farris is honorary chairwoman. Stay tuned for more details.
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Breakfast with the Doctors

February 20, 2009

This eighth annual seminar is once again hosted and underwritten by Vicki and Arthur Loring and Institute Trustee Judie Schlager and her husband Larry. Distinguished physicians from Dana-Farber hold an informative forum on the latest breakthroughs in cancer research.
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Pre-Ball Dinner

February 19, 2009

A casual evening of food and entertainment at The Breakers in the Circle Ballroom hosted and underwritten by Sheila Palandjian and the Palandjian family. Donors and sponsors at the bronze level and above are invited to meet with noted physicians from Dana-Farber.
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Discovery Ball

February 21, 2009

DFCI Discovery Ball's 18th anniversary features an elegant evening of dinner and entertainment at The Breakers. Chairing are Ellen and Robert Jaffe.
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Major Donor Dinner

March 3, 2009

An elegant evening at the home of Patrick Park, Vice Chair of the 2009 Discovery Ball. This event honors major contributors to Dana-Farber's 18th annual Discovery Ball.
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For more information:

Contact: Debra Van De Warker
Phone: (561) 833-2080
Request information online

Tissue Banking

cover of Tissue Banking brochure

This audiovisual program explains what tissue banking is, why it is so important, and who benefits from it. Our goal is to provide information that might help you decide whether or not to donate your tissue for medical research. read more