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SWCRF and The Mark Foundation Partner to Launch $500,000 Aging and Cancer Research Grants

Austin Tang — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:57:43 +0000

We are excited to announce a groundbreaking partnership with The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research (MFCR). Together, we are launching a global initiative to fund innovative research projects exploring the complex connection between aging and cancer.

Later this month we will be inviting leading scientists from across the globe to submit novel research proposals that are focused in this field.

Selected projects will receive $500,000 in funding over three years, during which time, SWCRF along with MFCR, plan to invest up to $11 million into specific aging-cancer research.

This significant financial commitment underscores our organization’s shared dedication to advancing pioneering science and tackling cancer’s toughest challenges.

Since, aging is the leading cause of cancer development and progression, as well as poses many treatment challenges, this area of research is crucial to combating the global rise in cancer incidence and improving outcomes for all cancer patients.

These research projects will address critical topics such as:

Identifying actionable biomarkers that predict aging/cancer risk.
Understanding how aging impacts tumor growth.
Exploring the role of the aging immune system in cancer treatment.
Investigating how metabolism and genetics contribute to cancer development.
Studying how premature aging increases cancer risk for younger adults.

By supporting this program, SWCRF is further cementing its international leadership in addressing one of the most urgent challenges in cancer prevention and treatment today.

Your continuing support makes this possible. Please consider donating today to help fund this and other vital research programs.

Let’s work together to end cancer in our lifetime.

Warm regards,

Samuel Waxman, MD

Founder and CEO

William T. Sullivan

Executive Director

CLINICAL BREAKTHROUGHS

New Treatment for Liver Cancer Slows Progression and

Improves Survival

A recent study by SWCRF-investigator, Dr. Josep Llovet (Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai), and colleagues has discovered a new treatment approach for unresectable,

non-metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)—a form of liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed and has not yet spread to other parts of the body. Around 45,000 cases of HCC are diagnosed yearly in the US and about 1M globally.

According to their research, published in The Lancet (January 2025), combining transarterial chemoembolisation (TACE) with the drugs lenvatinib (a targeted therapy) and pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) significantly improved patient outcomes compared to the placebo group.

Specifically, patients receiving this combination therapy experienced slower tumor progression and a trend towards overall higher survival rates. Additionally, the drug combination was well-tolerated, with manageable side effects, supporting its potential as a viable treatment option in patients with intermediate HCC.

“SWCRF has been instrumental in supporting the development of the HCC program at Mount Sinai since 2004. Their commitment to funding innovative cancer research has allowed us to make these significant strides in understanding and treating this devastating disease. This breakthrough would not have been possible without their continued support”, said Dr Josep M Llovet, Professor of Medicine and Director of the Liver Cancer Program at the Ichan School of Medicine.

This remarkable improvement marks the first clinical breakthrough in treating this challenging and often fatal form of cancer in more than 20 years.

Breakthrough Identifies Drivers of Bladder Cancer Progression

A new study published in Nature Genetics by SWCRF investigators, Drs. Jonathan Rosenberg and Yu Chen (Memorial Sloan Kettering) has uncovered how superficial, non-invasive bladder cancer progresses to more aggressive, life-threatening forms.

Drs. Chen and Rosenberg identified an epigenetic program responsible for this transformation, revealing new therapeutic targets to prevent the disease’s spread.

“This discovery is of clinical importance and will improve patient outcomes for those with bladder cancer,” said Dr. Waxman. “SWCRF is immensely grateful for the extraordinary support from the Gladstein Family Foundation, whose generous supported created the SWCRF Bladder Cancer Research Program.”

This discovery underscores the power of donor-supported research to make significant strides against cancer.

Your donations make these clinical breakthroughs possible!

Invest In Research Today

SAVE-THE-DATE

THE WAXMAN LUNCHEON

Mark your calendar for the 11th Annual Waxman Luncheon on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the stunning Riverpark in NYC.

We’re excited to honor Susan Pernick, a dedicated philanthropist whose generosity is helping fuel important advancements in cancer research.

This year’s Luncheon will feature an exclusive live fashion presentation by international fashion house Akris, showcasing their Spring/Summer 2025 collection, which blends ethereal elegance, modernity, and Renaissance-inspired hues.

You won’t want to miss it! Reserve your table or tickets today.

SET SAIL AND HELP END CANCER

We’re thrilled to announce an exclusive partnership with Seabourn Cruises.

When you book any Seabourn cruise (excluding World Cruise or Grand Cruise), 10% of your fare will be donated directly to the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation.

This is your chance to indulge in a luxury cruise experience, while supporting cancer research in a meaningful way.

Select from an array of breathtaking itineraries on eligible voyages through December 25, 2025. Choose from voyages to the Amazon, Arctic, Australia & New Zealand, Asia, the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, and more.

To reserve your next adventure, contact our dedicated Seabourn consultant:

Roseanne Bishop, Personal Cruise Consultant

800.929.4747 Ext. 29398

RBishop@Seabourn.com

**Offer Code: WAXMANCRI**

Prefer to book online or through your travel agent? Simply provide the same offer codes.

Join us in this extraordinary journey – a chance to explore the world and make a positive impact in the fight against cancer. Book today!

Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation | Website | Telephone 212-867-4502

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Meet the Celebrities’ Secret Weapon – Motivational Artist Billy Alsbrooks – whose viral messages have over 70 million Streams

Austin Tang — Tue, 02 May 2023 20:13:51 +0000

Motivational Artist Billy Alsbrooks (photo credit: Billy Alsbrooks)

Blessed and Unstoppable 2023 World Tour Arrives in

New York City – Saturday, April 15^th 2023

Motivational Artist Billy Alsbrooks is on his 2023 ‘Blessed and Unstoppable‘ 28 City World Tour and will be in New York City on Saturday, April 15^th, 2023.

This four-hour intense personal development workshop will change the trajectory of your whole life. Billy has this rare gift of being able to help people who haven’t found their passion, who feel lost, defeated, or stuck. His words and vocal charisma open the listener’s mind, and then with a few perfectly timed self-assessment questions, he instigates the paradigm shifts that unlock the greatness that’s been lying dormant within.

No matter what area of your life you’re struggling in, the profound success principles Alsbrooks teaches, and the masterful way he presents them will usher in the breakthroughs you’ve been looking for. This will be more than just a seminar, it’s going to be a complete spiritual experience, a chance at a new and more meaningful life. Billy is going to give you the blueprint that will truly make you Blessed and Unstoppable!

Tickets are on sale now for his landmark seminar that will take place at the New York Hilton Midtown (1335 Sixth Avenue, New York, NY 10019) starting at 1:00 p.m.

Tickets and additional information can be found at: https://bit.ly/3jl1Jmn

Motivational Artist Billy Alsbrooks (photo credit: Billy Alsbrooks)

About Billy Alsbrooks

As the voice of this generation, Billy has created a massive movement that is taking the world by storm. He’s more than just a motivational speaker, he’s a motivational artist, a world influencer, multi-award-winning poet, and former Billboard charting recording artist. His charismatic booming voice and thought-provoking words shake the foundation of every venue in which he speaks. NFL teams and major corporations all over the world hire Billy to come speak to their organizations.

From the tragedy of his own father’s passing to the rise and rebirth of his existence, Billy has become an unstoppable force in the motivational speaking industry. His viral motivational messages have currently been streamed globally more than 70 million times in 170 nations and his top selling book Blessed and Unstoppable: Your Blueprint for Success has been sold in over 32 countries. In 2019, Billy was awarded an honorary doctorate in Humanities for his massive impact around the globe. His new album, The Art of Motivation is now available worldwide on all major streaming platforms. You can listen to it here on Apple Music: bit.ly/3Yr66Lc

View Billy Alsbrooks on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3GqhGiB

Further tour dates include Las Vegas (April 22^nd), Albuquerque (April 29^th) and Detroit (May 6^th) as well as additional national and worldwide touring dates throughout 2023.

For more information, please visit www.blessedandunstoppable.com

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Dropbox link to selected high-Resolution images: https://bit.ly/3Qt5lP2

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Thought for the Day…02/24/22

Austin Tang — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 14:12:22 +0000

We’re just 50 days into 2022, and already…

Nuclear fusion saw another major breakthrough… a ‘huge step’ in the quest for clean energy.

A woman was cured of HIV through a breakthrough stem cell treatment.

MIT engineers created an ‘impossible’ new material… stronger than steel but as light as plastic.

An international team of scientists used supercomputers to unlock a ‘giant leap’ in the fight against antibiotic resistance.

A new ‘game-changing’ carbon capture technology could deliver a step change in our ability to remove dioxide from the air.

Researchers set a new Guinness World Record for fastest-ever DNA sequencing technique… using it to sequence a human genome in just 5 hours and 2 minutes.

A new breakthrough in spinal cord implant ‘could potentially allow paralysed people to walk again’.

A ground-breaking new technology regrew a frog’s lost leg… and it might work on humans too.

Surgeons completed the first-ever heart transplant with a genetically-modified animal heart… saving the life of a 57-year-old and taking a big step towards helping solve the global donor organ shortage.

Biodegradable surgical tape has been invented… making some intestinal fixes as easy as ‘duct tape around leaky pipes’.

James Webb, the awe-inspiring $10 billion space telescope 25 years in the making, took its first images… a huge scientific milestone.

An autonomous drone carrying a defibrillator saved the life of a 71-year-old having a heart attack… a first in medical history.

Researchers in Sweden found a promising way to use solar power to convert carbon dioxide into fuel… using ultra-fast laser spectroscopy.

Just a few of many incredible achievements in the first 50 days of the year.

The world is far from perfect, but we shouldn’t forget that about 90% of all scientists that ever lived are alive today. Never before have we had so many people whose sole purpose of work is to better understand how the world works.

2022 is shaping up to be a remarkable year in science and technology.

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Michael Milken, Joel Pashcow, Jill & Bobby Zarin, Prostate Cancer Foundation

admin — Sun, 07 Sep 2014 18:20:08 +0000

P O S T – E V E N T M E D I A A L E R T the 10^th Annual Charles Evans PCF Pro-Am Tour 2014 Hamptons Tennis Tournament benefiting WHO:

Amy Griffin	James Coleman
Arik Kislin	Jared Palmer (Pro)
Ashley Fisher (Pro)	John Griffin
Bill Ackman	John Paulson
Bonnie Pfeifer Evans (Charles Evans Trust)	Julia Koch
Brendan Evans	Michael Milken (PCF Founder, Chairman)
Cyril Saulnier	Nouriel Roubini
Dr. Jonathan Simons, MD (PCF CEO)	Rick Leach
Howard Shore	Robert Kendrick (Pro)
James Cerretani (Pro)

WHAT: The Charles Evans PCF Pro-Am Tennis Tour was held in Bridgehampton, NY, over the weekend on Friday, August 22, to Sunday, August 24, 2014, raising over $2.5 million for the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF).

This wonderful event, returning for its tenth year, sees 32 charity amateur players take to the courts against members of the ATP Tour over two exciting days of round robin competition. Guests and participants enjoy dining and socializing with the purpose of raising funds for the PCF in its efforts to eradicate prostate cancer, which affects one in six American men. The event kicked off on Friday with a cocktail party and dinner at the home of Julia and David Koch in Southampton. On Saturday, the first three rounds of the Pro AM tournament took place, followed by a lunch at the Palin residence. On Sunday guests enjoyed lunch at the final rounds of the Pro AM tour at the Bridgehampton Tennis and Surf Club and the Trophy Award Ceremony followed.

This year’s amateur players included: Bill Ackman, Andrew Berman, Marie Bernstein, Jerry Cohen, Jim Coleman, Mark Ein, Adam Finerman, Ralph Finerman, Bill Finneran, Larry Gagosian, Amy Griffin, John Griffin, Jeff Greene, Sammy Herzberg, Arik Kislin, Larry Leeds, Howard Marks, Hank Nordhoff, Dean Palin, Joel Pashcow, John Paulson, Brian Reynolds, Zach Schreiber, Steve Schwarzman, Howard Shore, Roger Stein, and Dax Vlassis.

Pro players included: Alex Asta, Guillermo Canas, Scott Davis, Ashley Fisher, Mariusz Fyrstenberg, Teymuraz Gabashvili, Chris Haggard, Luke Jensen, Murphy Jensen, Don Johnson, Robert Kendrick, Kevin Kim, Rick Leach, Jason Lipsky, Alex O’Brien, Jared Palmer, Jason Pinsky. RESULTS:

Team 1 versus Team 2: Winner was Arik Kislin; Runner-up was Bill Ackman

Team 3 versus Team 4: Winner was Jim Coleman; Runner-Up was John Griffin

Team 5 versus Team 6: Winner was John Paulson; Runner-Up was Adam Finerman

Team 7 versus Team 8: Winner was Amy Griffin; Runner-Up was

Larry Leeds ABOUT: The Charles Evans PCF Pro-Am Tennis Tour consists of four exciting tournaments each year that are calendared during peak season at each venue. Each location brings an opportunity to provide not only a unique and individual experience for the amateur player but provides a platform to the community to generate awareness of prostate cancer and the work of the Prostate Cancer Foundation.

The PCF Pro-AM Tennis Tournaments has raised over $12.5 million to date over 13 years. The Pro-Am Tour is a fitting memorial to the life of Charles Evans. He was committed to helping others, turning his personal tragedies into philanthropic causes. Charles Evans, an avid tennis player, would be proud of what is being done to fight prostate cancer through these events. When his father developed Alzheimer’s disease in the late 1960s, Mr. Evans made large donations to Alzheimer’s research and eventually became national director of the Alzheimer’s Association. In 1975, his former wife, Frances, and their two daughters, Elizabeth and Melissa, died in a fire caused by errant ashes from their fireplace. Mr. Evans created the Crusade for Fire Detection, aimed at educating the public on the need for fire detectors and lobbying for laws to make them mandatory. Charles sent out hundreds of fire detectors as gifts and chain letters. Countless lives have been saved through the mandatory laws of fire alarms. Charles had a true zeal for life. From WWII veteran to successful entrepreneur, feature film producer, to a dedicated philanthropist. Charles was a dynamic, charismatic, old school Gentleman. He was one of a kind and adored by all worldwide.

Firmly committed to curing prostate cancer, the Prostate Cancer Foundation is the leading philanthropic organization funding and accelerating research globally. Since 1993, its unique strategies for identifying and investing in the most promising research programs have generated life-saving results. The organization channels resources to the world’s top scientific minds—cutting red tape and encouraging collaboration to speed breakthroughs. As a champion for increased government and private support, PCF has helped build a global research enterprise of nearly $10 billion. Through the generous contributions of our donors, it has funded more than 2,000 programs at more than 200 research centers in 18 countries. For more than 16 million men and their families fighting prostate cancer globally, PCF is a primary source for new standard-of-care and research information. It connects patients, loved ones, care providers and scientists to critical updates, the latest developments, best practices and news from the treatment pipeline. For further information on the PCF, please visit http://www.pcf.org/

WHEN:

Friday, August 22, 2014 6:30PM Cocktail Party, Dinner, Entertainment The home of Julia and David Koch, Southampton, NY

Saturday, August 23, 2014 9:00AM – 2:00PM First three rounds of the Pro AM 1:00PM – 3:ooPM Lunch at the Palin residence 3:00PM – 4:00PM “Closest to the Pin” content on the Palin golf course 6:30PM Parish Art Museum Gala with special performance from Kenny Loggins

Sunday, August 24, 2014 12:00PM – 1:00PM Lunch at the Bridgehampton Tennis and Surf Club 1:00PM – 4:00PM Final rounds of the Pro AM 4:00 – 4:30PM Trophy Award Ceremony

WHERE:

Bridgehampton Tennis and Surf Club 231 Mid Ocean Drive Bridgehampton NY, 11932

PRESS CONTACT: Norah Lawlor / Lawlor Media Group (www.lawlormediagroup.com) Norah@lawlormediagroup.com / Tel: (212) 967-6900

Mike Milken, Jason Pinsky, Bill Ackman, Bonnie Pfeifer Evans Photo Credit: Patrick McMullan

John Paulson