AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADOM
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
Lois Pope and “Mini Me”
Julie Rudolph
Lucien Capehart Photography
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY
2014 Scopus Award Honorees Wilma and Ambassador Stuart Bernstein
Magen David Adom provides a rapid and skilled
The American Heart Association is dedicated to
American Friends of The Hebrew University is a na-
emergency medical response, including disaster,
fighting cardiovascular diseases and stroke. The
tional, not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization that raises
ambulance and blood services, to more than half a
nonprofit funds innovative research, advocates for
awareness of and support for the Hebrew Universi-
million Israelis each year. Through its support of Ma-
stronger public health policies and provides lifesav-
ty of Jerusalem, Israel’s research powerhouse and
gen David Adom, Palm Beach Friends of AFMDA is
ing tools and information.
most comprehensive institution of higher learning.
saving lives. Main Fundraising Event: Palm Beach Heart Ball
Through the philanthropic leadership of American Friends from coast to coast, AFHU helps the uni-
Main Fundraising Event: Celebration of Life
versity recruit and retain outstanding faculty, build
Gala 2014
Date: Feb. 14, 2014
Date: Feb. 23, 2014
Location: The Breakers, Palm Beach
Location: The Mar-a-Lago Club, Palm Beach
Years Held Previously: 58
pus Award Gala
Years Held Previously: 9
Theme/Description of Event: This gala holds a
Date: Jan. 18, 2014
Theme/Description of Event: At this year’s event,
Ball in the country and the longest continuous gala
AFMDA is honoring Lois Pope for her extraordinary
on Palm Beach.
teaching and research facilities, provide scholarships and fellowships, and advance basic and applied research in myriad vital fields. Main Fundraising Event: 2014 Palm Beach Scoplace in the national spotlight as the oldest Heart
Location: The Breakers, Palm Beach
humanitarian efforts in support of the lifesaving work of Magen David Adom.
Honorary Chairperson: Kathryn C. Vecellio
Honorary Chairperson: Ari Rifkin
Chairperson: Julie Rudolph
an awards presentation to those who have shown
Chairpersons: Dianne and Abe Bernstein, Robin
Major Sponsors: Mr. and Mrs. Howard M. Ru-
extraordinary support to the Hebrew University and
and Bob Berman
dolph, Diamante Atelier, Mr. and Mrs. Leo A.
Years Held Previously: 10 Theme/Description of Event: Cocktails, dinner,
Vecellio Jr., Kelly Tractor, The Frederick W. Mc-
performance by singer and Broadway actress Morgan James.
Major Sponsor: Braman Motorcars
Chairpersons: Roberta and Stanley Bogen, Suellen
Ticket Price: $650
Carthy Family Foundation, Ms. Melissa Sullivan, The Cleveland Clinic, Hermé de Wyman Miro, The
Judy and Robert Snyder, Robbi and Bruce Toll Ticket Price: $1,000
Contact: Tammy Karu
Jeffrey and Lee Alderton, Michael and Annie Falk,
3300 PGA Blvd., Suite 510
Dr. Elizabeth Bowden
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 561-835-0510
Contact: Monica Loebl
International Society of Palm Beach, Helene and Stanley Karp, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. O’Connor,
and Melvyn Estrin, Barbara and Richard Rothschild,
Ticket Prices: $750, $15,000 table
afmda.org
100 W. Cypress Creek Road, Suite 865
Contact: Stacey Comerford
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
2300 Centrepark West Drive
561-750-8585
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
afhu.org
561-697-6607 palmbeachheartball.heart.org
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