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CHW VANCOUVER CENTRE

OPENING LUNCHEON & Fashion Show

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18

ABOUT CHW CHW EMPOWERS WOMEN AND CHILDREN BY SUPPORTING EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, AND SOCIAL SERVICES ACROSS ISRAEL AND CANADA. WHO WE ARE Founded by visionary Jewish women in 1917, CHW (Canadian Hadassah-WIZO) is a non-political, non-partisan, national network of dedicated volunteers who believe that excellence and the advancement of education, healthcare, and social services transcends politics, religion, and national boundaries. WHAT WE DO We excel at creating impact through our projects and programs in Israel and Canada. We aspire to be recognized as leaders by our members and friends, donors, partners and our beneficiaries in Israel and Canada. WHY WE DO IT We strongly believe that every human being deserves to achieve their full potential, while living in safety and security. HOW WE DO IT Our support of education, innovation in research, advancement in healthcare, safeguarding of social services, and investment in our beneficiaries, will create global impact, improve lives, and provide hope. By providing donors and volunteers with a vehicle to effect meaningful change through their philanthropy, CHW enables its supporters to make the world a better place.

The CHW Vancouver Opening Luncheon is a cherished annual tradition featuring inspiring speakers, an exclusive fashion show, and an afternoon of friendship and philanthropy in support of Hadassah Hospital.

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HONOURING This year's event will feature a special tribute to outgoing CHW Vancouver Centre President Toby Rubin, honouring her outstanding leadership, dedication, and many years of service.

TOBY RUBIN Originally from Saskatchewan, Toby spent the majority of her life in the Lower Mainland and has proudly been a CHW supporter for nearly 35 years. She is the third of four generations of women in her family to support CHW, and she is especially grateful to have worked alongside her daughter, Lauren. Over the years, Toby has held various roles on the local executive, including chairing most of the Opening Luncheons over the past eight years. She just completed four years as CHW Vancouver Centre President. Toby is honoured to serve on the National Board with such a remarkable group of talented and passionate women. CHW has long been an integral part of her life, and the experiences she’s shared — from the early National Conventions to the Journey for Impact tour that she attended with her husband — have strengthened her commitment and reinforced the deep meaning CHW holds for her and her family.

INSTALLATION Incoming CHW Vancouver Centre Co-Presidents

JOCELYN BROWN Jocelyn Brown is a Health and Hospital Administrator and Project Manager with more than 25 years of experience. She is known for bringing people together, building strong relationships, and helping organizations improve how they work through thoughtful planning, collaboration, and practical solutions. Originally from Winnipeg, Jocelyn has called Vancouver home since 1997. She holds a Master of Health Administration from UBC and has long been actively involved in the Jewish community. She has served on the boards of Hillel BC, Canadian Hadassah-WIZO, the Vancouver Jewish Film Festival, Richmond Jewish Day School, and the Kehila Society. Jocelyn lives in Steveston with her husband and their two university-aged children.

PAM WOLFMAN Pam Wolfman was born and raised in Edmonton and has called Vancouver home since 1986, when she began her nursing career at Shaughnessy Hospital. She received her B.Sc.N. from the University of Alberta. Pam is married to Brad Freedman, and they have two wonderful sons. A longtime volunteer and community leader, Pam has been deeply involved in the Jewish community for more than 36 years. She is a Life Member of CHW and has held numerous leadership roles, including Chair of the Jewish Federation’s Gesher Chai and Yom Ha’atzmaut Committees. She has also served on the Boards of the JCCGV, Jewish Federation, and Vancouver Israeli Folkdance Society.

IN SUPPORT OF INNOVATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR CANCER TREATMENT AT HADASSAH HOSPITAL, EIN KEREM Proceeds from this event will support Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem, a global leader in medical innovation, research, and compassionate care. CHW is proud to support groundbreaking cancer research at Hadassah Hospital that is transforming the future of personalized cancer care through artificial intelligence. By combining advanced genomic mapping, big data, and cutting-edge AI, researchers are developing powerful tools that help physicians better understand each patient’s unique cancer, predict which treatments are most likely to succeed, and identify new therapeutic opportunities that may otherwise be missed. This innovative approach moves beyond the traditional one-size-fits-all model of cancer treatment, giving more patients access to truly personalized care while advancing discoveries that have the potential to improve outcomes for people facing cancer around the world.

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence to Reshape Personalized Cancer Treatment Dr. Karen Gelmon and Prof. Shai Rosenberg will explore how artificial intelligence is transforming personalized cancer treatment and driving groundbreaking advances in cancer care at Hadassah Hospital. DR. KAREN GELMON Dr. Gelmon is a Professor of Medicine at the UBC, an elected Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences and a member of the Department of Medical Oncology at BC Cancer. She was Chair of the UBC/BCC Research Ethics Board, Academic Head of the UBC Division of Medical Oncology, Chair of the Breast and New Drug committees of the Canadian Clinical trials Group, a member of the BIG (Breast International Group) Executive Board Group and the Scientific Advisory Council for Komen. Dr. Gelmon has combined clinical care with research and teaching and has published extensively with over 400 publications. She is the recipient of several awards including the YWCA Woman of Distinction award, the BC Terry Fox Medal and the Canadian Medical Oncology Pioneer award. She is an active member of the community.

PROF. SHAI ROSENBERG Shai Rosenberg, MD, PhD, is a senior neuro-oncologist at Hadassah University Medical Center and an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Medicine of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He is Head of the Laboratory for Cancer Computational Biology, Head of the Unit for AI in Oncology at Hadassah Medical Center, and leads the Segol Program, a dual-degree program in medicine and computer science. Dr. Rosenberg completed his MD– PhD in Statistical Genetics at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, under the supervision of Prof. Karl Skorecki and Prof. Sara Selig. He was recognized with the Wolf Prize for Excellence and graduated MD Cum Laude. He subsequently completed his residency in Neurology with great honours and a clinical fellowship in neuro-oncology at Hadassah– Hebrew University Medical Center. He also completed a twoyear postdoctoral fellowship in cancer genomics and computational biology at the Institute for Research of Brain and Spine Diseases (ICM), Salpêtrière Hospital in Paris, France. In addition to his clinical and research work, Dr. Rosenberg leads and lectures in Computational Medicine at the Hebrew University Faculty of Medicine and collaborates with Hadassah’s IT department on clinically applicable Digital Medicine and Artificial Intelligence projects. His research interests include glioma, cancer genomics, precision oncology, computational biology, and machine learning.

DESIGNER ALEMBIKA was founded in 2005 by two women - Fashion designer Hagar Alembik-Hazofe, a graduate of Shenkar School of Design, and Dr. Judy Fadlon, an anthropologist. Made up of multigenerational women— designers, marketers, buyers, and creatives— ALEMBIKA understands the needs of women at every stage of life. They are inspired by their own experiences and the vibrant community they serve, crafting collections that honor self-expression, versatility, and effortless sophistication. Their shared passion is to design fashion that makes every woman feel seen, stylish, and comfortable in her own skin. More than just a fashion brand—ALEMBIKA is a community that celebrates confidence, individuality, and self-expression at every age. They believe that style has no expiration date and that every woman deserves to feel beautiful, empowered, and effortlessly chic.

The Ordel Group Agency was founded by Libby Ordel in 1983 in Vancouver BC. Beginning back then with just one major Canadian collection, the agency has expanded through the years to representing many assorted brands. The Ordel Group prides itself in supporting local and Canadian fashion, as well as coveted collections from around the world. As a multi line agency, the Ordel Group represents an assortment of lines that feature casual lifestyle pieces to amazing wearable art within Western Canada.

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COMMITTEE MEMBERS Jocelyn Brown Laura Lewko Toby Rubin Pam Wolfman

VOLUNTEERS Carole Abramson Claudia Goldman Debbie Rozenberg Stephanie Rusen Cindy Wine Deborah Youngson

CHW STAFF Amanda Aron Chimanovitch Jennifer Ierullo Karen Rustia Alina Shpitalnikava Reliquary Slim Skirt

MODELS Jocelyn Brown Daniella Givon Claudia Goldman Laura Lewko Laura Mossey Pam Wolfman

AUCTION PRIZES “FLORAL BLISS” PAINTING BY ARTIST LAUREN MORRIS 12"X24": $540.00 Donated by: Lauren Morris

COLLECTION OF ASSORTED BIKINIS: $400.00 Donated by: Elisa Belzberg & Marni Tritt

RALPH LAUREN COFFEE CUP (4) AND CHRISTIAN DIOR BOOK: $300 CHRISTIAN DIOR KIT - MIRROR AND J’ADORE EAU DE PARFUM (100 ML): $250.00 DIOR BEAUTY GIFT SET: $150.00 Donated by:

NESPRESSO VERTUO MACHINE WITH PODS INCLUDED: $260.00 Donated by: Pamela Wolfman

BEADED EVENING CLUTCH PURSE WITH SHORT AND LONG CHAIN STRAPS: $130.00 Donated by:

AUCTION PRIZES TAP & BARREL - GIFT CARD: $100.00 Donated by:

THE PERFECT GIFT - GIFT CARD: $100.00 Donated by:

AUTHENTIC WINES - BASKET WITH TWO BOTTLES OF WINE AND SWAG ITEMS: $100.00 Donated by:

CHARTON HOBBS - THREE BOTTLES OF WINE: $100.00 Donated by:

AURA DESIGNS - GOLDEN NECKLACE: $100.00 FASHION JEWELRY: $80.00 Donated by:

EVENT PROGRAM WELCOME Toby Rubin, CHW Vancouver Centre President NATIONAL ANTHEMS O Canada and Hatikvah GREETINGS Tova Train, CHW National President CHW VIDEO PRESENTATION GREETINGS & KEYNOTE INTRODUCTION Lisa Colt-Kotler, CHW Chief Executive Officer KEYNOTE PRESENTATION Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence to Reshape Personalized Cancer Treatment Dr. Karen Gelmon & Dr. Shai Rosenberg LUNCH CLAUDIA GOLDMAN AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP PRESENTATION Honouring Toby Rubin Outgoing CHW Vancouver Centre President INSTALLATION OF INCOMING CO-PRESIDENTS Jocelyn Brown & Pam Wolfman Incoming CHW Vancouver Centre Presidents FASHION SHOW Featuring Alembika Commentary by Eryne Ordel, Ordel Group CLOSING REMARKS Toby Rubin

SPONSORS GOLD SPONSORS

Sylvia Cristall SILVER+ SPONSORS SILVER SPONSORS Diane Averbach & Shannon Gorski BRONZE SPONSORS Esther Chetner Ruth Freeman

Jody Dales Myrna Koffman

PATRON SPONSORS Daniella Givon Claudia Goldman

Lori Barer Maxine Fischbein & Naomi Wolfman Freedman Family Holdings Inc.

Ed and Debbie Rozenberg

LOOT BAG SPONSORS CHOCOLATE HEDGEHOGS SPONSOR Cindy Wine

MIMOSA & DOOR PRIZE SPONSOR Ruth Freeman

SPONSORS THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS Mazal tov and congratulations to our Incoming Co-Presidents Jocelyn Brown and Pam Wolfman! We are so looking forward to the new years together. Toby, You succeed, we are all so proud of your achievements with CHW, I know that you will always be available to help the incoming presidents, as you were helped. Mazal tov and may your future with your family be bright, successful and in good health. I'm so proud to call you my colleague and friend. Fondly,

Sylvia Cristall