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What is the Board of Associates?

The Board of Associates is a long standing group of volunteers who support patient care and cancer research at Fox Chase Cancer Center. Since 1965, the Board has grown to include six member organizations, which raise money for research and patient care through special projects and events. Over the years, they have raised more than $16 million dollars.

What Do Board of Associate Volunteers Do?

Our wonderful volunteers join together to do many things, including:

• Raise money for research and patient care through special projects and fundraising events. These include our flagship event "Plain and Fancy: A Taste of The Greater Delaware Valley," which features food and drink tastings, entertainment and a wonderful silent auction. We also organize Hop for the Cure, craft bazaars, fashion shows, garden parties, golf tournaments, seasonal gift wrapping and the Trading Post thrift shop in Paoli, Pa.
• Offer the opportunity to make memorial and honor gifts in support of Fox Chase's cancer programs.
• Volunteer in many areas of the hospital.
• Provide educational programs to our communities.
• Conduct student and adult tours of the Fox Chase Campus.

Member Organizations

Volunteers are invited to join one of six member organizations made up of 800 volunteers who reside in the five-county area of the Delaware Valley.

• Bucks County Chapter
• Coastal Friends of Fox Chase Cancer Center
• Fox Chase Chapter
• Friends of the Hospital of Fox Chase Cancer Center
• Jimbo's Squad
• Marlyn R. Fein Chapter
• South Jersey Affiliate
• The Trading Post
• The Devlin Fund for Cancer Research at Fox Chase Cancer Center

For more information or to join a chapter of the Board of Associates, please contact us. Call the Board of Associates Office for further assistance at 215.728.2441.

Events

• Marlyn R. Fein Chapter – Valentine Gift Wrapping
  February 9-16, 2011
  Willow Grove Mall (outside Macy's on first floor)
  After you pick out the perfect gift for your sweetheart this Valentine's Day, why not spread the love by supporting cancer research? The Marlyn Fein Chapter  of the Board of Associates will be gift wrapping from Thursday, February 9 through Tuesday, February 14 during regular mall hours at the Willow Grove Mall on the first level near Macy's. Stop by to have your Valentine's Day gifts wrapped for a good cause. Proceeds will benefit cancer research at Fox Chase. If interested in volunteering, call Harriet Kauffman at 215-969-8366.  
• Marlyn R. Fein Chapter – "Defending The Caveman"
  March 4, 2011, 3pm
  The Bristol River Theatre
  120 Radcliffe St, Bristol, PA
  The longest running solo play in Broadway  history, Defending the Caveman is a hilarious show that will have both men and women busting up with laughter through the entire performance. If you’ve ever wondered why men and women are so different, you’ll learn a lot about issues from a man’s point of view. All proceeds will assist Fox Chase Cancer Center in Patient Care & Research.
  Contact:  Selma Bell 215-860-3710 for tickets, seats are limited so don’t miss out.
  
• Marlyn R. Fein Chapter – A Night of Laughter
  Friday, March 30, 2011
  Comedy Cabaret
  Ramada Inn Northeast
  11580 Roosevelt Boulevard (U.S.1) Philadelphia, PA  19116
  Show Time: 9:00 PM  Cost:  $18.00 Per Person ($20.00 at the Door)
  All proceeds benefit Patient Care at Fox Chase Cancer Center
  For Tickets Call Marlyn Fein Chapter: Beth  215-742-2703, Sue 215-673-1286 or Fox Chase Cancer Center extension  Sharyn X4797