The many accomplishments of Israel's distinguished cancer research scientists were celebrated at Israel Cancer Association USA's 2014 Gala, "ISRAEL, a paradise in the desert" held at The Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach. Mrs. Ari Rifkin was chairwoman, Mrs. Stacey Levy and Mrs. Gail Worth were co-chairwomen of the event to support groundbreaking cancer research.
Mrs. Stacey Levy, Mrs. Ari Rifkin and Mrs. Gail Worth
Mrs. Herme de Wyman Miro was International Chairman, Rhoda and David Chase, Grand Honorary Chairmen, Mrs. Lois Pope, Honorary Chairwoman, and Mr. Arthur Benjamin, Honorary Chairman.
Mr. Bruce Koppel, President of ICA-USA
The evening began in the Mediterranean Room with a cocktail reception and photographic exhibit of the Far East and Wyoming by Mrs. Ari Rifkin.
The Illenyi Brothers
During dinner in the Circle Dining Room guests enjoyed a spectacular musical performance by international renown violinists Mr. Ferenc Illenyi of the Houston Chamber Symphony and his brother Mr. Csaba Illenyi from Budapest.