Time to Remember Executive Committee Named

Naples, Fla. (October 14, 2015) – Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation has named the executive committee for Time to Remember, its signature fundraising event planned for April 16, 2016 at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Naples.

Jackie Bearse

Jackie Bearse

Founding Chair Jackie Bearse announced an impressive team led by Patty Baker, chair; Jean Hertzog and Kirsten Ferrara; co-chairs and committee members Luann Battenberg, Jared Brancazio, Sandra Buxton, Donna Eskra, Barbara Franks, Emily James, Lynn Koffel, Sheila McGonigal, Lori Bassano Monserrat, Lisa Nakfoor, Joe Part, Louise Penta, Terri Prechtl, Thom Ramsey, Miriam Ross, Anne Rubin, Tennille Sevigny, Dede Sweet, Jerry Thirion and Terry Way.

“These are truly dedicated individuals,” said Bearse. “All of them have a passion for the cause as each one has been personally affected by cancer.”

The biennial event raises funds to support the mission of the FCS Foundation: to provide meaningful financial assistance to adult cancer patients in Florida for immediate, non-medical living expenses while undergoing cancer treatment, through its AVAIL fund.

Auctioneer Extraordinaire, Scott Robertson and event emcee, Stacey Deffenbach, NBC-2 News Anchor round out the team.

Patty Baker

Patty Baker

“Together we can make a difference,” said Patty Baker. “The expertise and enthusiasm of our volunteer committee will ensure the fundraising success of Time to Remember.

Celebrating those who are surviving and thriving after a cancer diagnosis, Time to Remember will feature a cocktail reception, dinner, live “fund-a-family” auction and a two-hour live performance by soul diva, music legend and First Lady of Motown – Martha Reeves and The Vandellas.

“This will be a must-see show for any Motown fan who remembers hit singles such as “Jimmy Mac,” “Nowhere to Run,” “Heatwave” and of course…”Dancing in the Streets,” said Baker.

Tickets are $600 per person; underwriting and sponsorship opportunities are available by calling 941-677-7181 or online at Foundation.FLCancer.com/time/.

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About Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation:

FCS Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides meaningful financial assistance to adult cancer patients in Florida for immediate, non-medical living expenses while undergoing cancer treatment, through its AVAIL fund. Foundation staff and overhead are paid for by Florida Cancer Specialists, which means that every dollar raised by the FCS Foundation goes directly to helping cancer patients. The biennial signature event is the Foundation’s major funding source to help fulfill its ever-increasing patient grant applications. The Foundation office is located at 5202 Paylor Lane in Sarasota, Florida. You can learn more about the FCS Foundation at Foundation.FLCancer.com or by calling 941-677-7181.

For more information: Contact Lynne Groth, President of Groth Marketing Group at Lynne@Grothmarketing.com or 239-564-2250.

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