23rd Annual Women of Action Celebration

Sunday, April 27, 2025 | 11:00 am Fairmont Royal York

Women of Action Celebration

Women of Action returns to the Fairmont Royal York on Sunday April 27, 2025 at 11:00 am!

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Introducing our

2025 Women of Action Honourees

These women have demonstrated excellence in their chosen professions and fields of endeavour and share a strong passion for humanitarian causes and giving back to their community.

Ilsa Blidner

Myra York Women of Action Community Award

Dr. Andrea Eisen

Wendy Lack Women of Action Scientific Award

Victoria Mancinelli
Ronda Green Women of Action Inspirational Award

Marnie & Rena Schwartz

Cherry Tabb & Herzig Eye Institute Women of Action Business Award

Celebrate with us on Sunday April 27!

These trailblazers join a legacy of inspiring women! For over 23 years ICRF has honoured women in the Toronto community for their passion, dedication and leadership. Join us in celebrating our past and present honourees in ICRF's 50th year.

Women of Action Past Honourees

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

* have contributed to the Legacy Fund

PRESENTING SPONSOR

Lead philanthropic support for this event is generously provided by
The Blidner Family Foundation
 in recognition of Ilsa Blidner’s Women of Action Award


DIAMOND SPONSOR

Wendy* & Elliott Eisen & Family

CHAI SPONSORS

Irving Himel

Suzy* & Steve Kauffman

Anne-Marie & Gerry Seetner

GOLD SPONSORS

Liz Feld & Len Gangbar

Linda Frum & Howard Sokolowski

Bryna Goldberg* & Howard Harris

Alison Himel*

Shimona & David Petroff

Carole* & Bernie Zucker

EMERALD SPONSORS

Joan & Hy Bloom

Bonnie* & Arthur Fish

Sharon & Andrew Himel

Dr. Carole Gruson* & Charles Goldberg

Joy D. Kaufman

Dinah Kutner & Family

Leanne* & David Matlow

Wendy Sokolowski-Pezim

Lori* & Jeff Rosenthal & Family

SILVER SPONSORS

Rebecca Berlin

Elly* & Peter Daniels & Family

Marie Finkelstein & Family

Debbie & Norman Godfrey

The Koschitzky Family

Matthew Sapera & Darren Sukonick

Judy* & Jack Winberg

BRONZE SPONSORS

The Aaron Family

Roy & Ronna Birnboim Family Fund

Wendy & Stephen Cole

Melissa & Ethan Eisen & Family

Ruth Ekstein* & Alan Lechem

Dianne* & Michael Gould

Renata & Norman Issley

Francy Kussner & Arthur Yallen

Ellen & Alan Levine

Sharon London Liss*

Wendy & Brian Leve & Family

Jane Rendely & Family

Lionel & Helaine Robins

Leslie Joy Richmond

Jordana Sanft & Family

Faith & Mitchell Sherman

Mindy & Stephen Weiss

GIFT IN KIND SPONSORS

Eden Grinshpan

Hugo Nicholson

Marla Freedman

ICRF Community Partners

GOLD Level Partners

BRONZE Level Partners

Vera Finkelstein & Family in loving memory of Larry Finkelstein z"l

Rob Kumer & Barbara Schechter

Fern Simpson Reich & Steven Sofer

The Zevy Family

About Israel Cancer Research Fund

Your donation to ICRF funds the ground breaking research done by Israel's best and brightest scientists working to find cures and treatments which benefit cancer patients all over the world.

ICRF has funded two Nobel laureates and many other distinguished scientists working in Israeli hospitals, universities and other research institutions. 
 

To date, ICRF has contributed more than USD $98,000,000 for over 2,800 grants involving cancer research projects across Israel.  Join ICRF in funding essential Israeli cancer research and help bring us all one step closer to a world free from cancer.

The answer to cancer is research.

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Join Women of Action as a Sponsor!

Support cancer research and our incredible honourees.

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