On Friday, May 14th, the audiorium at the SVA Theater in NYC was filled to capacity. Those who attended, not only saw a fantastic show, but contributed to a great cause - Ovarian Cancer Research. Headlining the Ray of Hope show, was comedian Ray Romano, who along with the cast members - performed pro bono. This event, co-produced by media personality, Valerie Smaldone and Linda Johns, was a huge success. SASS Foundation President & Co-Founder, Dr. Frank Arena, welcomed everyone and spoke to the important work that The SASS Foundation accomplishes through medical researhc. All monies raised at The Ray of Hope event will go to fund Ovarian Cancer Research at NYU Langone Cancer Center and Mt. Sinai Medical Center through The SASS Foundation for Medical Research.

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05/21/2010
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Television star Ray Romano headlined the “Ray of Hope” benefit concert, which benefited the Sass Foundation and their work towards the treatment and cure of ovarian cancer. Tony nominated Orfeh (Legally Blonde, Saturday Night Fever, Footloose) joined Ray Romano who performed his Vegas style comedy. Also performing was Broadway performer Craig Schulman (Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera) and media personality Valerie Smaldone emceed.

The event took place at the SVA Theatre On May 14th at 9:00pm. Proceeds from the first annual Ray of Hope event went to the Sass Foundation for Medical Research to benefit much needed Ovarian Cancer Research (with funding going to Mt. Sinai and NYU Langone Medical Center for specific research projects).

In 1986, Martin & Barbara Sass and Dr. Francis P. Arena set out on a mission to create a foundation that would help in the fight against cancer and blood related diseases. Its goals encompassed the education, research and patient care of neoplastic diseases. The foundation became known as the Hematologic Research Foundation (HRF). This name was chosen because it was felt that through research in diseases, primarily hematologic, we would find inroads into other diseases. Over the years, the scope of the HRF grew into many different areas. The HRF began sponsoring lectureships that provided a basis for the further education of attending physicians and scientists at major universities and continued the education of young physicians/scientists.

Martin and Barbara Sass have been the philanthropic backbone of the foundation. They allowed the scope to be as broad as the imagination and as deep as the needs of the community and of the physicians that have served on its panels. The Sass’ outstanding contribution enabled the HRF to take up the slack when government funding for research and other programs were dramatically curtailed and as a result of their ongoing generosity the foundation’s name was changed to The Sass Foundation for Medical Research, Inc.

For more information, visit www.sassfoundation.org.

This funfilled event culminated in an awards buffet dinner where Tennis Co-Chair Bob Litwn, Golf Co-Chair, Phil Sivin, and Tennis Co-Chair, Lara Sass Sivin were honored for their hard-working efforts in making this The SASS Foundation most successful outing ever!

Some of the major sponsors of this event were Berdon LLP, Sidley Austin, Kramer Levin, MD Sass, Marc Wiener, Joel Greenblatt, Lehrhoff Family & Jay Goldman - just to name a few. We thank all of our sponsors and participants in the event for their help in making a difference to eradicate cancer through research, patient care & education.

Tennis Co-Chairs, Bob Litwin & Lara Sass Sivin are pictured with the winners of the Womens and Mens Tennis Tournaments.

Date: Friday, May 14th




Doors open at 8p to purchase raffles, show begins at 9p


After party reception for premium and VIP tickets


Tax deductible with 100% of the proceeds going to Mt. Sinai and NYU Medical Center Ovarian Cancer Research


Location: SVA Theater, 333 West 23rd Street


Purchase tickets by clicking: http://www.theatermania.com/content/show.cfm/show/165888

For more information, view the events page: http://sassfoundation.org/2010/01/27/ray-romano-concert/

The Pierre Hotel, NYC, 7 pm.

Doors open at 8:00PM. Concert begins at 9:00PM
http://www.theatermania.com/content/show.cfm/show/165888

Donations for “A Ray of Hope”
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OR

Make Checks payable to SASS Foundation (Memo: A Ray of Hope)

Mail to:
The SASS Foundation for Medical Research, Inc.
1025 Northern Blvd., Suite 302
Roslyn, NY 11576

Visit our ‘Ray of Hope’ online store: http://www.causekeepers.com/a-ray-of-hope/.

Landmark on Main Street and The SASS Foundation for Medical Research, Inc. present
Dar Williams
Friday, April 16, 2010 8 PM

Sponsored by WFUV Radio
hosted by WFUV Radio’s John Platt

One of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of her generation, Dar has been engaging audiences with her musical artistry since the early 90s when she rose from the Northeast coffeehouse circuit to the national spotlight. Selling nearly a million albums to date, she has been named one the most influential singer-songwriters of her time by Rolling Stone, Spin, and Paste magazines.

Tickets:
Premium $50 (Friends $45)
Standard $45 (Friends $40)

Tickets on sale for Friends of Landmark: February 1
General Public Sales Begin: February 15
http://www.landmarkonmainstreet.org

Annual Golf Outing and Tennis Tournament
Nassau Country Club, Glen Cove, NY
Monday, May 17, 2010

Please click the below for Golf/Tennis Invitation and RSVP cards.
Invitation
RSVP

Our Golf Outing and Tennis Tournament– we can hardly wait!
It’s Monday, May 17th – please reserve the date.
It will be a day and evening of good sport, food & fun -
We look forward to greeting each of you and of course, the sun!!
So let’s meet on May 17th and compete for sure -
Let’s raise lots of money to find a cure!

“Together We Can Make A Difference!”

Marty & Barbara Sass, Chairman & Co-Founders
Dr. Frank Arena, President & Co-Founder

Watch your mail for further details or contact Lois at llernersassfdn@gmail.com or 516.365.7277

Saturday, January 2nd
at Landmark on Main Street
Port Washington, Long Island

Tickets: $40 advance/$45 door
www.ticketweb.com
All Ages



“Together We Can Make A Difference!”
For further information on how you can help to make a difference contact Lois Lerner, Executive Director, 516 365-SASS or llernersassfdn@gmail.com