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And he loved to make end pancreatic cancer. On others laugh with him. Saturday, May 14, join Ben’s An enormously talented wife, Julie Tracht-Konstantin, artist, art director, writer their daughter, Sammy, and and stand-up comedian, he hundreds more at PurpleStride was steadfastly devoted to Detroit 2016. Ben’s Purple Gang his friends and family. He and other teams named in truly had it all — he was a Ben Konstantin honor and memory of pancre- newlywed with a new baby atic cancer patients will gather on the way. And on July 13, for a one-mile family-friendly walk, 2013, at age 47, he died of pancreatic plus fun activities for all ages, at Ford cancer — just one day shy of his first Field in Detroit. Organized by the wedding anniversary and 10 months Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, after his diagnosis. His daughter was 3 the walk helps create much-needed months old. awareness and funds for grants, advo- Pancreatic cancer is the third- cacy efforts and federal research. Early leading cause of cancer death — and detection can save lives. To join Ben’s is predicted to become the second Purple Gang, make a contribution or around 2020, surpassing breast and learn more about pancreatic cancer, colorectal cancers. It has a five-year visit purplestride.org/Detroit. relative survival rate of just 8 percent, PANCREATIC CANCER WALK AT FORD FIELD * FISHERS COCHAIR STARFISH GALA Starfish Family Services will honor the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan and its longtime president, Mariam C. Noland, with the Great Hearts Award Honoree at this year’s Great Hearts Gala on Friday, June 10, at Eastern Market. This year’s event has received much support from the philanthropic commu- nity, including gala co-chairs, Lauren and Phillip Fisher, Allan Gilmour and Eric Jirgens, and Lois and Gail Warden. Phillip Fisher, a longtime Starfish board member, and wife, Lauren, have been very supportive of Starfish over the years. “Starfish is an impactful organiza- tion that strives to provide families with resources and strategies to accomplish their life goals,” he said. “I have witnessed firsthand these inspiring stories of partnership and the success we’ve created. Starfish is amongst the highest of my philanthropic priori- ties, and I encourage you to support our mission of strengthening families to cre- ate brighter futures for children.” Event tickets are $225 and include complimentary valet parking, a cocktail reception, dinner, live music and danc- ing. Event sponsorships are still available. For information or to purchase tickets, visit www.starfishgala.org. * “Comprehension Strategies for Effective Tutoring,” will be the focus of the Detroit Jewish Coalition for Literacy’s (DJCL) spring workshop 10 a.m.-noon Friday, May 20, at the Max M. Fisher Federation Building in Bloomfield Township. Designed to inform and energize new and veteran volunteers, the pro- gram will feature Detroit Public School ESL (English as a Second Language) Specialists Cassandra Matthews-Smith and Aretha Snadon, who will dem- onstrate research-based techniques that help students understand what they read. As ESL specialists, they are responsible for coaching teachers in best practices and literacy. Founded and facilitated by the Jewish Community Relations Council, the BEGINS TUESDAY! Fisher Theatre t May 10–22 ticketmaster.com, 800-982-2787 & box office. 7:30PM 5/15. Info: BroadwayInDetroit.com, 313-872-1000. Groups (12+): Groups@BroadwayInDetroit.com or call 313-871-1132. 2094900 36 May 5 • 2016 John Hardwick WORKSHOP TO TRAIN VOLUNTEER TUTORS Students at Bennett Elementary School in Detroit DJCL engages volunteers from local Jewish organizations, impacting kinder- garten through third-grade students in schools in Detroit and Oakland County through tutoring and enrichment pro- grams and book drives. To register or to learn more about DJCL volunteer opportunities, contact Coordinator Sandy Lippitt at (248) 642-2649 or slippitt@jfmd.org. See a related story on page 18. *