PALM BEACH, Fla., Jan. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gateway for Cancer Research (Gateway) announces that Judi Richards and Rebecca Doanne along with Richard J and Dr. Stacie J. Stephenson will be honorary co-chairs for the second annual St. Patrick's Day Party on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at The Breakers in Palm Beach. This festive Palm Beach event is dedicated to helping Gateway fund clinical trials and lifesaving cancer research around the world.
Guests will experience a traditional Irish dinner (with a few twists), dancing to the Sultans of Swing, a special performance by the amazing Bella Electric Strings from Las Vegas, and surprises throughout the evening. Guests are encouraged to leave their black ties at home and attend the party in cocktail attire with a touch of green. Sláinte!
"We share Gateway's vision to shape a world in which a cancer diagnosis is no longer feared," said party Co-Chair Judi Richards. Rebecca Doanne continued, "Judi and I are both passionate advocates for innovative medical breakthroughs and treatments, and we are honored to partner with Stacie and Richard, nationally recognized leaders in the fight against cancer, as co-chairs of this wonderful event."
"Gateway is the innovative leader in finding and funding meaningful, promising and breakthrough cancer research," said Dr. Stacie Stephenson, CTCA Chairman Functional Medicine, Director, Gateway for Cancer Research Board and honorary Co-Chair. "We are focused like a laser on the wellbeing of the patients we serve, and we know that we must make a difference in their lives."
"Ninety-nine cents of every dollar we raise goes directly to clinical trials," Stephenson added. "Since 1991 Gateway has raised more than $80 million for cancer research and funded more than 160 studies worldwide. We are honored to chair the event with Judi and Rebecca as we raise funds for patient-centric cancer cures."
Sponsors of the event include Richard and Stacie Stephenson, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Stradley Ronon and International Capital and Management Company.
About Gateway for Cancer Research
Gateway for Cancer Research℠ is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization committed to funding innovative cancer research that helps people living with cancer to feel better, live longer and conquer cancer TODAY! Thanks to generous underwriting, 99 cents of every dollar Gateway receives directly funds Phase I and Phase II cancer clinical trials at leading research institutions across the world. Get involved today by visiting http://www.GatewayCR.org, like us on Facebook at @demandcures and join the conversation on Twitter at @DemandCures, #BeAGateway.
SOURCE Gateway for Cancer Research
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