American Friends of Magen David Adom Dr. John J. Mames Chapter — Michigan Region C elebration 2016 “I started to give her a bag and, in her anger, she said, ‘Oh I don’t need that. Give it to someone else.’ I told her she did need it and deserved the gift as much as anyone else. She took a look at the items and immediately you could see the anger go out of her face and the smile start. “She went out into the waiting room, where my husband was wait- ing for me and, not knowing he is my husband, she started telling him about this wonderful gift bag and all the wonderful items and how she couldn’t wait to play the CD — mine! “There is always a bag on display at the concert so people can see where their money is going,” said Greenberg of Farmington Hills. She also displays brochures from Cancer Thrivers, Michigan Ovarian Cancer Alliance and Beaumont Hospital’s One to One Ovarian Cancer Support Group. Greenberg also is Great Lakes regional coordinator of Survivors Teaching Students: Saving Women’s Lives. She oversees the program, created by the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Alliance, in five states, speaking to students in medical fields about ovarian cancer awareness, symptoms and risk fac- tors. Greenberg’s hope is that those who attend the concert will come to hear wonderful music and also know they are making a donation to a meaningful cause. Reflecting on her life’s work with students and cancer patients, Greenberg said, “I did all of this because I love music, I love children and sharing my good fortune of surviving 16 years after being diag- nosed with ovarian cancer was just the right thing to do.” L ife G ala OF Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center Please join us on Sunday, September 18th for a very special evening: Featured Keynote Speaker Lt. Gen. (Res.) Benjamin (Benny) Gantz Lt. Gen. Gantz is one of the most respected public figures in Israel and is considered, by many, a rising candidate for major political office. He recently retired from a distinguished military career, culminating as the 20th chief of staff of the Israel Defense Forces, where he played a major role in the strategic partnership of the IDF and Magen David Adom. Currently, he is the chairman of several high-tech companies, is working to redevelop businesses in economically depressed communities, and is leading social efforts in Israel. The son of Holocaust survivors, he was raised an ardent Zionist. Gantz is married with four children. Honorees Alvin and Henrietta Weisberg 2016 AFMDA Distinguished Humanitarian Award Their commitment to the health and welfare of others knows no bounds. They have touched the lives of so many, in the Jewish and general communities of Greater Detroit, and in Israel. They truly exemplify our motto, which comes from the Talmud, “Whoever saves one life, saves the entire world.” Natalie and Manny Charach 2016 AFMDA Grand Beacon Award They will be dedicating their world-record 40th ambulance in honor of their 70th wedding anniversary. * Tickets ($30) for the 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 31, Jazzalot: Music for the Soul concert at Temple Israel may be charged by phone, purchased at the door or by send- ing a self-addressed, stamped envelope and a check made out to Living For Music Inc., to: Living For Music Inc., P.O. Box 7023, Huntington Woods, MI 48070. Prepaid tickets may be picked up at the door. For details, email jazzconcert.lfm@gmail.com or call (248) 702-5938. Donations may be included with ticket purchases or can be mailed to Living For Music Inc., 34056 W. 13 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI. 48331. Our honorees for the evening will also include 2016 ambulance and Medicycle sponsors and MDA overseas volunteers from Greater Detroit. Your support makes a difference in the life of every Israeli! This year, MDA needs 100 new ambulances, 40 Medicycles, medical equipment and supplies (including blood bags and testing kits), and paramedic training scholarships. To learn how you can impact the health, welfare, and security of all Israelis, and for information about gala sponsorships, the VIP reception with Lt. Gen. Gantz, and complimentary transportation to the event, please contact Cari Margulis Immerman or Frank Marsh at 1.877.405.3913 or Midwest@afmda.org. * 2095720 May 19 • 2016 19