The Friends of the Israel Cancer Association (FICA) in the United Kingdom was established in 1962 by the late Mrs. Suzy Eban and has exemplified unconditional support of ICA's projects for cancer patients, survivors and their families in Israel, by numerous leaders of British Jewry. The late Mr. Stephan Wingate was one of them, having served as Chairman of FICA for many years.
Mrs. Vered Aaron has been chairing the UK Friends of ICA in London since 1993 with much passion and devotion along with Mr. Marc Traube, who followed in Mr. Jonathan Morris’s footsteps as Treasurer, and has been of invaluable help. Also serving as a trustee for many years are Mr. Martin Paisner, Lady Homa Slliance and Mrs. Lesley Khalastchi.
Debra and David Reuben at the home of the late Suzy Eban of blessed memory
Some of the major projects funded by the Friends of ICA in the UK include:
Purchasing cancer detection equipment for the Pediatric Hematology Unit at Soroka Medical Center in Be'er Sheva.
Assistance in establishing a hospice for child cancer patients at Sheba Medical Cancer, as well as the Pediatric Hematology Ambulatory Unit at Soroka Medical Center.
Assistance in purchasing FACS equipment for the Hematology Unit at Hadassah Ein Kerem Medical Center, an essential device for cancer patients, primarily children.
The establishment of the National Umbilical Cord Blood Bank at Sheba Medical Center in Tel Hashomer with the generous donation of Mr. David Reuben. A freezer was purchased, which enabled to preserve umbilical cord blood in memory of the late Natalie Shaya.
Annual fundraising event at the Dorchester Hotel in London, with proceeds allocated to establishing the Breast Health Center at Meir Medical Center in Kfar Saba. The Reuben family assisted in a generous contribution to establish the Breast Health Center at Meir Medical Center in Kfar Saba named the Nancy Reuben Comprehensive Breast Health Center.
Debra and David Reuben at the inauguration of the Breast Health Center at Meir Medical Center
Establishing a special pediatric waiting and recovery wing at the new radiotherapy institute at Rabin Medical Center in Petach Tikvah.
David and Debra Reuben announced a generous gesture to complete the financing required for establishing a Breast Health Care Center at the Linn Community Center in Haifa named in memory of Karen Reuben.
Inauguration of the Reuben comprehensive Breast Care Center in Linn Medical Center, Haifa
Fundraiser for purchasing equipment for IVF, and semen and ovum freezing for young cancer patients receiving chemotherapy at Soroka Medical Center in Be'er Sheva.
A cooking workshop was held at the home of the Israeli Ambassador to London. Mr. Daniel Taub and his wife Mrs. Zahava Taub. Mrs. Taub hosted 75 women in her home as Phyllis Glazer, "healthy cooking guru", led the workshop. Funds raised at the event went towards financing a full fellowship for lung cancer research study by Prof. Shulamit Katzav-Shapira of the Hebrew University, dedicated to the memory of the late Haim Yacobi.
(L-R): Mrs. Phyllis Glazer, Mrs. Zahava Taube and Mrs. Vered Aaron
Thanks to the treasurers of the London Friends of ICA, Mr. Martin Paisner and Mr. Jonathan Morris, a munificent contribution was bequeathed by the estate of the late Mrs. Gertrud Landy in memory of the late Mrs. Rosalind (Landy) Stern to help fund the ICA Home Palliative Care Service (Home Hospice) named after her. This service provides palliative nursing care to advanced stage cancer patients.
With the assistance of the London friends of ICA, the ICA received a generous contribution bequeathed by the estate of the late Vera and Jack Ackerman. The donation was allocated to the ICA Information Center, which is now named the Vera & Jack Ackerman Information Center.
Vera & Jack Ackerman's entry in the ICA Book of Life
Patricia & Peter Zeitlin at the inauguration of the new ICA Information Center in Givatayim
A generous contribution in honor of Sir Ronald Cohen, 2018 Door Knock Fundraising Campaign Chairman.
Fundraiser event at Chairperson Mrs. Vered Aaron's home
Board of Trustees:
Chairperson - Vered Aaron
Honorary Treasurer – Martin Paisner
Treasurer – Marc Traube
Chairperson - Mrs. Vered Aaron
Since entering her role as Chairperson of the Friends of the ICA in London in 1993, Mrs. Vered Aaron has helped raise major funds allocated to cancer research and to improving cancer detection and treatment in all the largest medical centers in Israel, namely those treating child cancer patients and breast cancer patients.
Honorary Treasurer – Mr. Martin Paisner, Esq.
Throughout his career Martin has specialized in private client and charity, and his client base is both domestic and overseas. He has become well-known in the charity sector, serving as a trustee on a considerable number of both grant making and functional charities. He was appointed CBE in June 2004 in recognition of his charitable services.
Martin is an Honorary Fellow of Queen Mary, University of London, Worcester College, Oxford, King’s College London and Reichman University, Israel. He also holds Honorary Doctorates of the University of Glasgow, the Weizmann Institute of Science and the Open University of Israel.Treasurer – Marc Traube
Marc is a founding partner of Karam, Missick & Traube LLP law firm, specializing in commercial matters and dispute resolution. He has a strong background in business as well as law and has developed an excellent client base serving both businesses and high net worth individuals. Marc has personal conduct of litigation cases of substantial value and complexity and has advised major clients such as Nottingham Forest Football Club. Marc is also a specialist adviser in corporate law and frequently advises clients on transactions and issues relating to corporate governance. Marc serves clients based in the UK and across various parts of the world.
Contact details:
Friends of the Israel Cancer Association
Registered Charity No. 260710
c/o Payne Hicks Beach LLP
10 New Square
Lincoln’s Inn
London, WC2A 3QG
United Kingdom
E-Mail of Mrs. Aaron: Veredaaron24@gmail.com
E-Mail of Mr. Paisner: mpaisner@phb.co.uk
E-Mail of Mr. Traube: marc.traube@kmtlaw.co
For donations:
FICA UK
Charity No.260710
Bank CAF
Account number: 00034480
Sort code: 405240