(l-r) Jayne Sylvester Malfitano, Susan Dinter, Sally Berenzweig and Dr. Antonio Iavarone
The Pap Corps Champions for Cancer Research presented a $3.4 million check to Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at their annual May Breakfast at Broken Sound Country Club. The event in Boca Raton brought together hundreds of enthusiastic Pap Corps volunteers, prominent sponsors, and Sylvester leaders, who celebrated the organization’s 73-year commitment to funding vital research at South Florida’s only NCI-Designated Cancer Center.
Dr. Antonio Iavarone, Deputy Director of Sylvester, underscored the significance of the nonprofit, stating, “The tools at our disposal come from research … and The Pap Corps is our essential partner. We could not survive without you!”
The May breakfast marks the culmination of a year-long fundraising effort by The Pap Corps’ over 20,000 members across nearly 50 South Florida chapters, bolstered by the generous support of individual and corporate sponsors dedicated to their critical mission.
“I am so proud of our amazing members,” declared Sally Berenzweig, CEO of The Pap Corps. “Their creative fundraising efforts throughout the year foster a unique bond, all driven by the desire to bring hope for a future to those diagnosed with cancer.”
The event also featured the recognition of top donors, the honoring of retiring chapter presidents, and the welcoming of new leadership.
“It is with such joy that we gather today to celebrate our members and the unique role our organization plays in advancing lifesaving cancer treatments,” said Susan Dinter, Pap Corps Chair of the Board. “While we look forward to a world without cancer, The Pap Corps remains steadfast in its support until that goal is achieved.”
