The Basser Center held its “Basser Jean Bash” Tuesday night in Manhattan. People attending were told to wear their most stylish denim because it was an event about your “genes.” This is the 10th year for the fundraiser which helps to raise money to find a cure for BRCA-related cancers.
Dr. Susan Domchek Interview on Good Morning Philadelphia
New York City is funding college plans for students in the hopes of closing the wealth gap
The initiative, led by non-profit NYC Kids Rise, began giving every kindergartner in the district $100 in a 529 college savings account in 2017. Starting this fall, every public school kindergarten student in New York City will get $100 in a 529 account. “For New York to come back stronger than before the pandemic, we must address the widening wealth gap that holds so many kids back from opportunities,” New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said at an event Thursday kicking off the expanded program. The city committed $15 million per year through 2025 to the initiative, in addition to $15 million in funding from the nonprofit Gray Foundation. On top of the the initial $100 deposit, students have the opportunity to earn an extra $200 in rewards.
LIC Residents Encouraged to Raise College Funds for Children through New Campaign
A new campaign is encouraging residents and businesses in Long Island City Queens to invest in local public school children. The goal is to raise at least $30,000 for the education savings accounts of 900 children attending five nearby schools.
Event in Manhattan raises over $8.5 million for research on BRCA-related cancers
An event in Lower Manhattan Monday night raised more than $8.5 million for research on BRCA-related cancers. Eyewitness News reporter and cancer survivor Stacey Sager proudly took part in the Basser Jean Bash at Cipriani Wall Street. The event raised money for The Basser Center for BRCA at Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center which is making great progress in the fight against the genetic mutations that cause some breast and ovarian cancers.
Meet Potamkin Prize Awardee, Susan Domchek, M.D.
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Susan Domchek, Director of the Basser Center for BRCA at Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center, is the PA Breast Cancer Coalition’s 2018 Potamkin Prize Awardee. Please enjoy this video featuring Dr. Domcheck and the amazing work she has done to advance the care of individuals with BRCA gene mutations.
Thousands of NYC teens explore the Metropolitan Museum of Art at interactive event
Twice each year, the Gray Foundation partners with the Metropolitan Museum of Art to produce Teens Take The Met! – an innovative, teen-centric evening dedicated to art and culture. More than 40 New York City youth and cultural organizations come together to provide interactive programming including workshops, performances, art making, demonstrations, photography, and more for thousands of teens from across the city’s five boroughs. The event is made possible through the Gray Foundation, who serve as the singular sponsor for this year’s event, held Friday, June 1st from 5-8pm. The event is free for all teens with a valid middle or high school ID.