Israel Cancer Research Fund (ICRF) - Toronto

09/22/2025

Dear ICRF Family,

As we prepare to welcome Rosh Hashana, I want to take a moment, as the new CEO of the Israel Cancer Research Fund, Toronto (ICRF), to extend my warmest wishes to you and your loved ones for a year filled with health, happiness, and peace.

The High Holidays are a time of reflection and renewal. At ICRF, we reflect with immense gratitude on the generosity of our community. Because of your support, groundbreaking cancer research continues in Israel—research that saves lives, drives medical breakthroughs, supports Israel’s economy, and brings hope to patients and families in Israel, Canada, and around the world.

Yet, this moment in history reminds us that the need is greater than ever. Cancer does not wait, and neither can we. Your giving ensures that Israel’s brightest scientists and physicians can focus on discovery, innovation, and cures that change the future of cancer treatment. As we enter 5786, we invite you to continue standing with ICRF. Together, we can bring healing, hope, and strength to those who need it most.

On behalf of our Board, our staff, our researchers, and the countless lives touched by your generosity, thank you. May the coming year bring only blessings to you and your family.

Shana Tova,
Elysa Greisman

Chief Executive Officer
Israel Cancer Research Fund

09/17/2025

ICRF Presents is BACK! ✨🎶

Tickets for ICRF Presents are officially on SALE! Join us on November 8th for an unforgettable night celebrating our 50th anniversary and supporting cancer research in Israel!

Reserve your seats now - link in bio🔗

09/15/2025

Join us at Mackage Yorkdale for an exclusive shopping event! Shop the fall ‘25 collection and support cancer research!

and ICRF invite you to join us on October 23rd from 6-8pm! 10% of all sales will be donated to ICRF.

DM us to RSVP! See you there!🖤

08/15/2025

Rosh Hashanah is quickly approaching! Send holiday cards to your friends and family and support cancer research! 🍎🍯

Email donate@icrf.ca to order your cards today! Deadline is Sept 10th! Shana Tova!

07/23/2025

This past Sunday, ICRF Toronto long standing board member Faith Sherman had the honour of speaking at the Second Annual Sunie Bachus Golf Tournament in Richmond Hill at the Richmond Hill Country Club.

Sunie passed away from a Sarcoma cancer much too soon. Thank you to his incredible wife Debra and the golf tournament committee, ICRF had the opportunity to educate the guests about the ICRF mission and were the proud recipients of the funds raised at the tournament. ICRF Toronto are forever grateful!

The answer to cancer is research!

06/17/2025

Dear Friends,

The latest news and images from Israel are heartbreaking and unimaginable. Among the devastation is the destruction of buildings at the Weizmann Institute—home to some of the world’s leading cancer research labs. Yet even in the face of these unthinkable challenges, the resilience of Israel, its people, and its scientific community continues to shine through.

Researchers who lost their physical labs speak with pride about how fortunate they are—not only to be safe themselves, but to have all their data securely stored in the cloud. For them, the only direction is onward and upward. While some labs at the Weizmann Institute may have been spared serious damage, scientists endured harrowing nights comforting their frightened children in shelters as their homes crumbled around them. And yet, their first instinct is to return to their labs—to begin cleaning up and continue their work, as soon as it’s safe to do so. This is the enduring beauty of Israel and its unmatched scientific community—resilience that is unwavering and unbreakable.

ICRF has been a steadfast and proud supporter of Israel’s cancer research for 50 years. And I say with full conviction: we will continue to support the groundbreaking work taking place in Israeli labs for as long as we are needed. There’s no question—our researchers are navigating uncharted waters. But rest assured, ICRF stands firmly beside them, committed to exploring every possible path to ensure that Israel remains a global leader in the fight against cancer.

In the coming weeks, we will announce details about the new research grants for the upcoming funding year. With this next round of awards, ICRF will surpass $100 million in lifetime funding—a milestone we are proud to reach during our 50th Anniversary year, and especially at this critical moment in time.

We are honored to be standing firmly beside our friends and colleagues—now more than ever—and look forward to better days ahead.

Am Yisrael Chai! 

Warmly,

Alan Herman
Executive Director
Israel Cancer Research Fund

06/09/2025

We want to extend our heartfelt thank you to those who joined our ICRF Health Series focused on Ovarian Cancer. It was a powerful and informative evening of education, awareness, and we are deeply grateful for your presence and support.

A very special thank you to Greenwin Corp. and the Green Family for generously sponsoring this event. Your commitment to women’s health and your willingness to share the memory of your beloved Ronda z”l gave this series its heart and meaning. Her legacy continues to inspire and educate, and we were truly honoured to be part of celebrating her life in such an impactful way.

We are also incredibly grateful to our amazing co-chairs, Jenn Green and Laurie Sheff, for their vision, dedication, and tireless effort in making this event such a success.

Special thanks to our ICRF-funded researcher, Dr. Ruth Perets for sharing her insights and challenges of Israeli science in these trying times. Dr. Perets is proudly funded by the Beverley Librach Abshez Fund for Ovarian and Female Reproductive Cancers.💙

06/09/2025

06/01/2025

This evening at sundown Jews all over the world will celebrate a holiday called Shavuot also known as “feast of weeks” which commemorates the revelation of the Torah on Mt. Sinai to the Jewish people. “The Torah was given by G-d to the Jewish people on Mount Sinai on Shavuot more than 3,300 years ago.”

But once the Torah was handed down, the passages containing the phrase “Land of Milk and Honey” (e.g., Exodus 3:8 made their consumption permissible.) Thus we eat dairy products to commemorate the fact that on Shavuot, G-d allowed us to eat these.

Chag Shavuot Sameach! 🇮🇱🌾🧀

05/22/2025

We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim. Our hearts are with the families of this young couple as they endure an unimaginable sorrow.

We stand with the people of Israel and remain steadfast in our hope for peace.

Am Israel Chai.

05/12/2025

SAVE THE DATE!

ICRF Presents returns Tuesday November 18, 2025!
Join us as we close out our 50th anniversary with one last party!!🎉🎊🍾

Stay tuned for more information coming soon!✨