Family Focus

Fighting Leukemia

"Man of the Year" raises funds to help research grandson's ailment.

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hil Goodman took the role of
family member to new heights
when his grandson Jake was
diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic
Leukemia (ALL) in 2006.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
(LLS) has nominated Goodman for the
2009 Man of the Year because of the con-
tribution the Jake and Johnny Club has
made for blood cancer research. That club
will host its first fundraiser, Slam Dunk
to Cure Kids, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, April 5, in
Farmington Hills' Costick Center, 28600 W.
11 Mile.
Goodman and friend John Hubbard,
whose son was diagnosed with juvenile
diabetes, created the Jake and Johnny
Club, an organization dedicated to finding
a cure for leukemia and juvenile diabetes.
Admission is free to Slam Dunk to Cure

Kids. Detroit Tigers opening days tickets,
NCAA Final Four tickets, sports memo-
rabilia and other prizes will be raffled to
raise revenue to fight leukemia and juve-
nile diabetes. The event includes batting
and pitching cages, entertainment, bas-
ketball courts, putting greens and Guitar
Hero.
Entertainment will be provided by Elvis
and Blues Brothers impersonators.
"Just 15 years ago, a diagnosis of ALL
would have been a death sentence. Now,
because of the miraculous treatments
and medicines that have been developed,
children like Jake can have a normal life','
Goodman says.

For information about the
Jake and Johnny Club, visit
www.jakeandjohnnyclub.org.

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Phil Goodman and Jake

Learn About Breast Cancer
Dr. Jeffrey Forman, radiation oncologist
and Michigan medical director of 21st
Century Oncology, will discuss breast
cancer prevention and detection at a
public breakfast, 8 a.m. Tuesday, April 7,
at Nordstrom Cafe Bistro at Twelve Oaks
Mall, Novi.
"More than one out of 10 women will
be diagnosed with breast cancer during
their life, while prevention and early
detection can save their lives if the women
know what they should do:' says Forman.
There will be a demonstration of what
to wear under clothing for the best look,
presented by board-certified bra special-
ists. Optional private bra fittings will be
available in the lingerie department.
RSVP by April 4 at (248) 338-0300.

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On Friday and Saturday, June 5-6, Young
Israel of Southfield will hold its third
annual Young Family Shabbaton at
27705 Lahser Road, Southfield. The shul
aims to attract new young families and
provide those attending with a fun and
informational program while interacting
with the community.
Southfield's Modern Orthodox shul
will also address the benefits of moving
to the community.
For information, contact Ari and
Monica Fischman, monicafischman@
gmail.com or (201) 966-1591; or Mikey
and Ariella Skocyzlas, (248) 752-3849,
acskoch@gmail.com .