Cancer Support, Education, & Hope

Cancer Support Community Benjamin Center (CSC) is hosting its annual Gilda Award Gala (GAG), an evening of humor & inspiration on Thursday, May 14th, 2015 at the Intercontinental in Century City, Los Angeles. The evening will begin with a cocktail reception, sponsored by the Intercontinental at 6:30PM followed by dinner, awards & entertainment. We hope you will join us! We welcome Fritz Coleman, weathercaster for NBC4 Southern California, as our evening emcee and will honor the following celebrated artists and innovators: Gilda Award Grammy Award-nominated comedian Tig Notaro, will be this year's recipient of the prestigious Gilda Award to be presented by fellow comedian and actress, Sarah Silverman.The Gilda Award is presented to a person that represents Gilda Radner's courageous spirit, one that continues to inspire cancer patients today. Gilda Radner came to CSC (then known as The Wellness Community) in 1986 during her fight against ovarian cancer. (Photo credit: Robyn Von Swank) Tig Notaro Gilda Award Recipient Sarah Silverman Gilda Award Presenter Wellness Award  YAS Fitness Centers, a Los Angeles-based company, will be this year's recipient of the Wellness Award. The fitness company is being celebrated for its positive influence on the community-at-large by promoting wellness and a culture and spirit of generosity. YAS Fitness Centers (Kimberly Fowler & Sherri Rosen) Kimberly Fowler (YAS founder) Wellness Award Recipient Sherri Rosen Wellness Award Recipient Harold H. Benjamin Innovation Award Dr. Mitch Golant will be this year's recipient of the Harold H. Benjamin Innovation Award. Dr. Golant is a national psychosocial cancer research pioneer and we celebrate his work with Dr. Benjamin (CSC's visionary founder) in elevating the role of psychosocial support worldwide. Dr. Golant's work with the CSC Research & Training Institute in Philadelphia and with CSC headquarters in Washington D.C. created a shift in the culture towards addressing patients' and families' psychosocial needs. He is a CSC Professional Advisory Board member. Dr. Mitch Golant Innovation Award Recipient EVENT DETAILS: Date: Thursday, May 14, 2015 Time: 6:30PM Cocktail Reception           7:30PM Dinner, Awards & Entertainment   Location: Intercontinental Los Angeles Century City MAP We invite you to support us by: Purchasing a ticket to the event Making a direct contribution EVENT SPONSORS: With one out of two men and one out of three women facing a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, most, if not all, are affected by cancer. CSC offers invaluable emotional and psychological support... and our services are always 100% free. For more information on ticket purchases, sponsorship opportunities, please contact Alejandra at 310-314-2565 or aoquendo@cancersupportcommunitybenjamincenter.org Thank you for your continued support!