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E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.gastropraxis-fried.ch/ Billet.co.il Annual Report Annual Report Annual Report Table of Contents Message from the Chairman ...................................................................................................................... 4 Awards and Commendations ..................................................................................................................... 5 ICA's Fight against Cancer Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Breakdown............................................................ 6 Medical Services and Innovative Projects to Improve Patient Services and Treatment .......................... 7 ICA Supported Oncology Services in Medical Institutions and Community Settings ..........................10 Public Information and Education ............................................................................................................12 Early Detection ...........................................................................................................................................34 Rehabilitation and Welfare .......................................................................................................................41 "Strong Together" - ICA Support Centers for Patients, Survivors and their Families; Support and Welfare Activities at ICA Branches and within the Community .....................................67 Rosalind (Landy) Stern Palliative Home Care Service ..............................................................................80 Sir Charles Clore Hostel .............................................................................................................................82 Professional Training ..................................................................................................................................83 Seminars and Conferences .......................................................................................................................86 International Conferences ........................................................................................................................94 Research .....................................................................................................................................................96 Memorial Funds Donated to ICA ..........................................................................................................100 Data Collection and Follow up ...............................................................................................................102 Equipment, Construction and Development ........................................................................................104 Collaborations ..........................................................................................................................................106 IT Support .................................................................................................................................................111 Volunteers and Local Fundraising Events ..............................................................................................112 Friends of the ICA Abroad ......................................................................................................................124 2015 Door Knock Fundraising Campaign .............................................................................................130 Editing: Public Information and Education Dept. Annual ‘Door Knock’ Fundraising Campaign Chairmen .....................................................................141 Translation: Projects Dept. Bequests, Legacies and Commemorations ...........................................................................................142 Graphic Design: Studio Billet Copyright © 2016 The Israel Cancer Association Board and Committee Members 2016 ...............................................143 Israel Cancer Association Friends of the ICA Abroad ......................................................................................................... back cover All Rights Reserved 3 Annual Report Message from the Chairman Over the past year, Israeli society has coped with security-related hardships, which, among other things, have also had an impact on our 2015 "Door Knock" Fundraising Campaign and noteworthy activity at the ICA. Nevertheless, we continue to endeavor tirelessly on behalf of patients, survivors and their families, and we see that our efforts have borne fruit – indeed many are still contending with the disease, however, thanks to early detection awareness and technological and scientific advances, numerous patients attain recovery. According to the Ministry of Health National Cancer Registry, since the 1950s, the number of cancer Prof. Aaron Ciechanover Nobel Prize Laureate patients has increased five-fold, due to an increase in population and higher life expectancy, Honorary President, conversely, the number of survivors has increased 9-fold – in other words, there are more Israel Cancer Association and more cancer survivors. In keeping with tradition, the ICA has continued to conduct support and welfare activities for patients, survivors and their families, at 'Strong Together' Support Centers for patients and survivors, and at ICA branches across Israel. These activities include seminars and conferences, support groups, workshops on different subjects and diverse classes. In addition, the ICA has awarded research fellowships to scores of physicians and investigators engaged in cancer research, supported the set-up and upgrade of oncology treatment centers throughout the country, and helped finance the purchase of modern state-of-the-art medical equipment. Similarly, over the past year, we have continued holding comprehensive public information Prof. Eliezer Robinson and education activities among the general population, aiming to raise awareness of the Chairman, Israel Cancer Association importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and complying with early detection screening programs. Thousands of lectures have been delivered in schools and preschools, workplaces and various public institutions, and numerous public information and education materials have been distributed in Hebrew, Arabic and Russian. Our endeavors are numerous and effective, however, there is still a long road ahead. I would like to thank you, our dear active volunteers and supporters in Israel, and abroad, for your helping hand and munificent assistance, providing us with the strength to fight against the disease – and for the patients, survivors and their families. Together with your help, we can continue to pursue our efforts to reduce cancer morbidity and mortality in Israel. Mr. Leon Recanati Vice Chairman, Israel Cancer Association Sincerely, Prof. Eliezer Robinson Chairman, Israel Cancer Association 4 Annual Report Awards and Commendations The ICA Was Selected to Receive a $20,000 USD Grant Awarded As Part of the Seeding Progress And Resources for the Cancer Community (SPARC) Project The SPARC MBC Challenge is a first-of-its-kind initiative launched by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) and Pfizer pharmaceutical company. This is a project aiming to address the unique challenges facing metastatic breast cancer patients worldwide. The ICA was one of 20 organizations from 18 countries selected to receive funding. Based on the experience accumulated at the ICA in the set-up of Hebrew speaking support groups for MBC patients, and with the kind financial assistance of the SPARC grant, the ICA has expanded this important Social Worker Orit Spira (on right), ICA Rehabilitation and Welfare Dept. Director and the activity for MBC