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Gilda’s Club
Westchester
Annual Gala
Thursday, May 5,
2016 The New York Botanical
Garden
The mission of Gilda’s Club Westchester
is to create welcoming communities of free
support for everyone living with cancer — men, women, teens
and children — along with their families and
friends.
Our innovative programs are an essential
complement to medical care, providing
individual counseling, support groups,
workshops, education and social activities.
Gilda’s Club Westchester
Annual Gala
Gala Committee
Tracey and Adam Balinksy Carole and Kenneth Bass Laura and Michael Beber
Michele and Wayne Benach Carol Bennett
Stephen and Debbie Chapin Cindy Valk-Danish and Leslie Danish
Doreen and Neil Davidowitz Lorraine and Joe Feldman
Rosalind and David Gordon Ellen and Jonathan Litt Julie and Jason Monroe Wendi and Ed Schechter
Amy Frolick and Brad Scheler Elizabeth and Mayo Stuntz
Susie and Gil Wang Suzanne and Andy Yearley
Gala Committee Co-Chairs
Dina Nathanson and Dwight Tierney
Stacey and Stu Wechsler
Gilda’s Club Westchester
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Cindy Valk-Danish, President
Amy Frolick, Vice President
Rosalind Gordon, Esq., Secretary Stephen C. Chapin, Treasurer
Harri Taranto, Immediate Past
President
Tracey Aaron
Susan M. Barossi Carole Bass
Doreen Davidowitz
Lorraine Feldman Jonathan Litt
Julie Monroe, MD
Dru Pyne* Dwight Tierney
Suzanne Yearley
Emeritus Board
Carol Bennett Barbara Bennett-Rones*
Bede Levinson Robin Poses Markell
Joyce Neibart Gary A. Schnorr
Elizabeth Cohn Stuntz Laurie Thomas
Gil Wang Susie Wang
Co-Founders
Robin Poses Markell Susie Wang
*In Memoriam
Gilda’s Club Westchester
Staff
MELISSA LANG, DrPH, MPH Chief Executive Officer
CORY ETHRIDGE Business Operations Manager
STEPHANIE FALK Director of Corporate Giving and Partnerships
ERICA FOREST
Director of Clinical Support
CORINNE FRANKENFIELD Development Associate
JUDY FREEMAN Program Administrator
ERIC KELLY, LMFT Clincal Support Counselor
JEN SCULLY, ATR-BC Director of Youth Programs and Quality Improvement
ESSIE STECKLER
Member and Volunteer Coordinator
Gilda’s Club Westchester
Staff
Honoring
The Red Door Award
IPREO LLC’s Kevin Marcus and Elana Marcus
The Barbara Bennett-Rones Volunteer of the
Year Award
Lisa Shpilberg
&
The Corporate Honoree
ATHLETA
Comedy Club
Featuring Jenna Wolfe
Comedy By Rachel Feinstein
Gilda’s Club Westchester
Staff
IPREO LLC’s Kevin Marcus and Elana Marcus
The 2016 Red Door Honorees
Kevin Marcus is President, Chief Operating Officer and member of the Board of
Directors of Ipreo Holdings, a privately owned financial technology company
headquartered in NY. Prior to Ipreo, Kevin was president of a business unit of the
Thomson Corporation, having arrived at Thomson through its acquisition of The
Carson Group, where he was a partner. He spends much of his “free” time
volunteering as a coach and Board Member of the Somers Youth Sports Organization. Kevin graduated from Cornell University with a History degree. Elana Marcus is a stay-at-home mother of four. Prior to being a mom, Elana
worked at The Guild Group where she was an account executive. Elana graduated from Pace University with a BA in business. Kevin and Elana are proud parents of Brian, Derek, William and Amelia.
Gilda’s Club Westchester
Staff
Lisa Shpilberg The 2016 Barbara Bennett-Rones Volunteer of the
Year Award
Lisa and her husband, Sam, live in White Plains with their three children Gabriel,
Nathan and Mena. Lisa, a professional organizer and owner of “Method to the
Madness,” has been volunteering for Gilda’s Club Westchester in various
capacities for more than seven years. Each year, Gilda’s can count on Lisa to
donate her time and serve as special events photographer for the annual Golf and
Tennis Fundraisers, Mah Jongg Fundraisers, and more! Lisa has also served on
various committees including past Gala Committees, Auction committees and has
generously donated her professional organizing services in order to help generate
awareness and funding for the organization.
Lisa believes deeply in the importance of having a place where anyone can go to
be surrounded by like-minded people who understand what you are going through.
The free-of-charge emotional and social support of Gilda’s Club has been the
reason why Lisa was drawn to volunteering with Gilda's.
Gilda’s Club Westchester
Staff
Barbara Bennett-Rones*
Founding Patron and Board Member
It is with gratitude, humility and deepest respect that we once again honor the
memory of our beloved Board Member and Founding Patron, Barbara Bennett-
Rones.
Daughter, sister, wife, mother, friend, one to emulate, Barbara was all of these and
so much more. She touched the lives of so many with her love, wisdom and
compassion. Her contagious smile, her sound judgment and her fair-mindedness
all served her well in her chosen field, guidance.
While raising her family, volunteerism and commitment to public service were
always important aspects of Barbara’s life. She wore several hats on the
Mamaroneck Board of Education, and eventually became its President from 1998-
2000. She was the recipient of the Sunny Award, given by the LMC-TV, which
honors an outstanding individual within the community who makes a difference in
other’s lives.
Perhaps closest to her heart, was Barbara's involvement with Gilda's Club
Westchester. She truly understood the importance of the psychological and social
support that Gilda's Club provides. She was determined to attract participation
from those she knew, and her effort had tremendous impact on the Club's
development. Her spirit continues to be felt in the success of Gilda's Club
Westchester through her children. Both Jody and Stacy, and their friends, have
helped organize an annual comedy fundraiser and remain dedicated to raising
awareness about Gilda’s Club Westchester. Barbara's greatest legacy is the way
she lived life to the fullest. Barbara inspires the best in all of us, and we remember
her with much admiration, lasting appreciation, and enduring love.
*In Memoriam
Gilda’s Club Westchester
Staff
The 2016 Corporate Honoree
Gilda’s Club Westchester is proud to honor Athleta, a leading outfitter of women’s
athletes since 1998. The brand’s mission of personal wellbeing embodies Gilda’s
Club’s strong belief that it is team work and a collective power that can help us
achieve our dreams. When we unite, we thrive.
We thank and honor Athleta as the official Gilda’s Stair Climb Presenting Sponsor
for the last three years, and as an ongoing supporter of both the Gilda’s Club
Westchester Tennis Invitational and the Gilda’s Soul Ride. Athleta continuously
donates their time and products to Gilda’s Club events without hesitation and with
great enthusiasm. For these reasons and for Athleta’s unwavering support, Gilda’s
Club Westchester is so appreciative.
Gilda’s Club Westchester
Staff
Rachel Feinstein
Rachel Feinstein is a nationally touring comedian and actress who is best known
for her ability to morph into various ethnicities and genders. Huffington Post called
her "the only comedian we've seen who can go from embodying her grandmother
in one breath and a predatory guy on the street in the next and be equally
convincing at both." Feinstein’s third Comedy Central special, “Amy Schumer
Presents: Rachel Feinstein – Only Whores Wear Purple”, has just premiered, and
she has recently shot her own Comedy Central pilot. Recent guest appearances
include Comedy Central's THE NIGHTLY SHOW WITH LARRY WILMORE, HBO's
LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER, co-hosting THE VIEW on multiple
occasions and several appearances on INSIDE AMY SCHUMER. You may also
remember Rachel co-hosting alongside Shaq on UPLOAD WITH SHAQUILLE
ONEAL. Feinstein has lent her voice to Adult Swim's VENTURE BROTHERS and
the phenomenally successful GRAND THEFT AUTO video game franchise. Most
recently, Rachel can be seen in a major recurring role on the Steven Soderbergh
AMAZON series, RED OAKS, and is set to appear in Judd Apatow's new pilot for
HBO, CRASHING.
Gilda’s Club Westchester
Staff
Jenna Wolfe
Jenna Wolfe is a certified personal trainer, health and wellness expert,
motivational speaker and (most challenging of all), mom to 2 little girls, Harper and
Quinn. Most recently, she was the first ever lifestyle and fitness correspondent on
NBC’s Today show. She just wrote her first book, Thinner in 30, outlining a 30-day
diet and fitness plan in her charismatic voice. Prior to joining NBC News in 2007,
the self-proclaimed daredevil and thrill seeker spent 12 years as a sportscaster.
When she’s not running (and squatting and lunging and bear-crawling) a million
miles an hour in one direction, she’s usually (and happily) doing it in another.
Jenna lives in New York City with her partner, Stephanie Gosk.
Gilda’s Club Westchester
Staff
PLATINUM DOOR PAGE
Wishing a heartfelt congratulations to
the honorees
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In loving memory of
Barbara Bennett-Rones
Dorothy Wasserman
Doris Gershenov
and
Joseph Seibald
The Yasgur Family
Sylvia, Joey, Rachel and Jamie
Gilda’s Club Westchester
Staff
PLATINUM DOOR PAGE
Congratulations to the
dedicated honorees and staff
of Gilda’s Club Westchester
Jane and James Stern
Gilda’s Club Westchester
Staff
PLATINUM DOOR PAGE
Gilda’s Club Westchester
Staff
PLATINUM DOOR PAGE
Congratulations to all our
friends at Gilda’s Club for
their continued hard work
and success.
Joyce and Lee Neibart
Gilda’s Club Westchester
Staff
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CAROLE M. BASS AND THE PARTNERS OF
PROUDLY SUPPORT
Gilda’s Club Westchester
AND JOIN IN CONGRATULATING THE 2016 HONOREES:
Kevin Marcus and Elana Marcus
Lisa Shpilberg
ATHLETA
Carole M. Bass, Esq.Trusts & Estates and Matrimonial & Family Law
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Gilda’s Club Westchester
Staff
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Gilda’s Club Westchester
Staff
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Gilda’s Club Westchester
Staff
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR HONOREES
AND STAFF
DEB AND STEVE CHAPIN
Gilda’s Club Westchester
Staff
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Lisa, we thank you for all you have done and
continue to do for GCW.
It is so wonderful you are receiving the Barbara
Bennett-Rones Volunteer of the Year Award!
We also honor tonight IPREO LLC’s Kevin Marcus and Elana Marcus
Athleta
Jenna Wolfe
With Love and Respect
Gary and Nancy Rones
Carol Bennett
And
Our Families
Gilda’s Club Westchester
Staff
RED DOOR PAGE
Congratulations to
IPREO LLC’S Kevin and Elana Marcus
Lisa Shpilberg
ATHLETA
With admiration of and appreciation
for the crucial difference you have
made in the lives of so many living
with cancer
Mike and Liz Stuntz
Gilda’s Club Westchester
Staff
WHITE DOOR PAGE
Our community is a better place to
Live, Laugh & Love
because ofGILDA’S CLUB WESTCHESTER
Congratulations to our 2016 honorees
IPREO LLC’s Kevin Marcus and Elana Marcus
THE RED DOOR AWARD
Lisa Shpilberg
THE BARBARA BENNETT-RONES VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD
ATHLETA
CORPORATE PARTNER AWARD
Many heartfelt thanks to the extraordinary people
behind the ‘red door’ at 80 Maple Avenue in White
Plains. You provide a welcoming, warm and safe haven to anyone who walks through our door.
Cindy Valk-Danish & Les Danish
Gilda’s Club Westchester
Staff
WHITE DOOR PAGE
Gilda’s Club Westchester
Staff
WHITE DOOR PAGE
Congratulations to our Honorees
Kevin Marcus and Elana Marcus
Lisa Shpilberg ATHLETA
Thanks for your support
And a Big Thank You to The RAC and the
Dedicated Staff at GCW
We are proud to be a part of this wonderful organization!
Wendi and Ed Schechter
Gilda’s Club Westchester
Staff
WHITE DOOR PAGE
Congratulations to all the honorees!
With appreciation for all that
you do for Gilda's and with
gratitude to everyone at
Gilda's Club!
Ellen and Marshall
Gilda’s Club Westchester
Staff
WHITE DOOR PAGE
Thank you to all the wonderful staff and supporters of
Gilda's Club Westchester for all you do to provide amazing support and resources
to those in our community affected by cancer.
Dr. Julie and Mr. Jason Monroe
Gilda’s Club Westchester
Staff
WHITE DOOR PAGE
WAYNE AND MICHELE BENACH
APPLAUD THE EFFORTS OF
ALL OF THE HONOREES AND STAFF AT GILDA’S CLUB
WESTCHESTER
Gilda’s Club Westchester
Staff
RED DOOR PAGE
Gilda’s Club Westchester
Staff
Congratulations to our friend
Lisa Shpilberg for receiving
the Barbara Bennett-Rones Volunteer of the Year award.
We are so proud of you!
Love Monica and Howard Kahn Margot and Daniel Milberg
Gilda’s Club Westchester
Staff
Congratulations Lisa on receiving the Barbara Bennett-Rones Volunteer of the Year
Award.
We admire your hard work and dedication.
- The Alsfine Family
We honor Lisa Shpilberg for her
selfless dedication to Gilda's
work for the community.
Anica and David Shpilberg
Gilda’s Club Westchester
Staff
Friends of Gilda’s
Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Dosik
Joshua Jay and Elaine Kaufman
Marilyn Kimmel
Ellen J. Klausner, PHD
Harvey and Marcia Jacobson
Jayne and Harris Maslansky
Margaret Postlewaite, PhD, CGP
Susan and Larry Tolchin
Thomas and Bonnie Uger
Gilda’s Club Westchester
Staff
We regret the omission of donors whose
contributions were received after the Journal
was finalized.
Please visit our website for a complete
version: www.gildasclubwestchester.org
Thank you for your continued and generous
support of
Gilda’s Club Westchesterand our2016
Annual Gala.
Gilda’s Club Westchester
Staff
Please Save the Datefor these Upcoming
Special Events:
The 7th Annual Gilda’s Club Westchester Mah Jongg Invitational
Monday, June 6, 2016Willow Ridge Country ClubHarrison, New York
The 2016 Gilda’s Club Westchester
Golf & Tennis Invitational July 11, 2016Elmwood Country Club
White Plains, New York
Gilda’s Club Westchester
Staff
New Programs for
Gilda’s Club Westchester
Shoulder to Shoulder: Activities for Men at Gilda’s Club Westchester
Take a hike!
Men’s Card Night
Chess
Chili Contest
BBQ Cookout
Men’s Exercise Series
Programs Kick Off Summer 2016
Gilda’s Club Westchester
Staff
“There are those who open their hearts to others... who
never think twice about giving of themselves. They are the
wonderful warmhearted people who make a difference in
all of our lives.”
~Gilda Radner
Gilda’s Club Westchester
Staff
Congratulations to our
Remarkable Honorees
IPREO LLC’s Kevin Marcus and Elana Marcus The 2016 Red Door Award
Lisa Shpilberg
The 2016 Barbara Bennett-Rones Volunteer of
the Year Award
ATHLETA The 2016 Corporate Honoree
We truly appreciate everything you have done to
enrich Gilda’s Club Westchester for our
community.
The Board of Directors
Gilda’s Club Westchester
Gilda’s Club Westchester
Staff
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Gilda’s Club Westchester
Staff
80 Maple Avenue, White Plains, NY 10601 tel 914.644.8844 • fax 914.644.8284 www.gildasclubwestchester.org
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