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  Derek Trucks And Susan Tedeschi The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF) is excited to announce its 27th Annual Collaborating for A Cure Gala, taking place on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. This year’s star-studded event will feature a special musical performance by Tedeschi Trucks Fireside Live with a very special guest.  “We are thrilled to welcome back Tedeschi Trucks Fireside Live. Their incredible talent and commitment to giving back make them the perfect fit for our event,” said Michael Nierenberg, chairman of the SWCRF Board of Directors. “As we celebrate our 27th year, we remain dedicated to funding world-class research that leads to better treatments and, ultimately, cures for cancer once and for all.”  Known as one of New York City’s most anticipated fundraising events of the year, The Waxman gala brings together leaders from business, fashion, philanthropy, and entertainment to support groundbreaking cancer ...

  Dr Waxman Speaking In Hainan It is estimated that nearly 8 percent of the more than 500,000 childhood cancer survivors in the U.S. show signs of “old age” at much earlier ages than their counterparts who did not have cancer. However, a new paper titled Physical activity and fitness in childhood cancer survivors: A scoping review published in the December issue of Aging AND Cancer, shows that childhood cancer survivors who participate in regular physical activity have improved markers of cardiovascular health, decreased risk of overt cardiovascular disease, increased neurocognition, and an overall decreased risk of all-cause mortality compared to childhood cancer survivors who are not physically active. “While advancements in treating cancer have greatly improved, most therapeutics can have negative impacts on the human body,” said Dr. Samuel Waxman, CEO and Founder of the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation. “This study is important for two reasons. First, it demonstrates th...

Jean Shafiroff With Kobi Halperin Jean Shafiroff With Dr. Samuel Waxman & Marion Waxman   The 8th Annual Collaborating for a Cure Ladies Luncheon benefitting the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF), took place at the T-Bar Restaurant in Southampton, NY. The luncheon honored philanthropist, TV host and author of the book "Successful Philanthropy: How to Make a Life By What You Give”  Jean Shafiroff for her continual support of SWCRF as well as her philanthropy; and featured a live fashion show by renowned designer Kobi Halperin, who showcased his Fall 2021 fashions and introduced his newest blouse collection. The event was a tremendous success raising $100,000 towards cancer research.  Notable attendees included: Jean Shafiroff, Kobi Halperin, Marion Waxman, Dr. Samuel Waxman, Pamela Morgan, Nancy Litman, Helen Vaysman, Maria Fishel, Chris Arlotta, Erica Fineberg, Andrea Wernick, NYS Assemblywoman Rebecca Seawright, Leesa Rowland, Karen Klopp, Randi Schatz...

Dr. Samuel Waxman And Liu He, The Vice-Premier Of The People’s Republic of China The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF), an international nonprofit organization that funds cutting-edge cancer research, today announced that its founder and CEO, Samuel Waxman, M.D. received China’s highest honor granted to a foreigner. The Vice-Premier of the People’s Republic of China, Liu He, presented the “Friendship Award,” to Dr. Waxman at a ceremony in Beijing. The award was established in China in 1991, and is conferred annually to foreign civilians who have made significant contributions to the country’s “national development.” This year, more than 50 individuals from more than 20 countries were presented with the Friendship Award and included experts in healthcare, engineering, and education. More than 30 years ago, just as the United States and China governments began normalizing relations, Dr. Waxman started a collaboration with investigators at Chin...