Israel Cancer Research Fund (ICRF) - Toronto

05/25/2026

Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide, and cases are rising. At ICRF, researchers like Prof. Emily Avitan-Hersh are working to change that 👇

Prof. Avitan-Hersh is the Director of Dermatology and Head of the Melanoma Surveillance Program at Rambam Health Care Campus - Hospital in Israel. Through the Daisy Ge**er Memorial Project Grant, she is investigating a key receptor called CXCR7 and how it affects tumor growth and the immune system's ability to fight skin cancer. Her goal: to improve the effectiveness of immunotherapy for patients with advanced squamous cell carcinoma, one of the most aggressive forms of skin cancer.

This is what the answer to cancer looks like.

05/23/2026

Meet Stuart Selby, BSc (Biochemistry), former Pharmaceutical R&D professional and now Engagement Ambassador with Brain Cancer Canada.

After more than two decades in research and development, Stuart brings a uniquely personal and powerful perspective to brain cancer discourse.

Be part of the conversation at our Health Series event:
🗓️ June 2, 2026
🕚 7:30–9:30 p.m.
📍 Temple Sinai, Toronto

Tickets available here: https://icrftoronto.givecloud.co/braincancer-healthseries

05/21/2026

As we gather with family and friends to celebrate Shavuot, we reflect on the values of wisdom, perseverance, and renewal.

At ICRF, these same values inspire the Israeli scientists and researchers working tirelessly to unlock breakthroughs in cancer research and improve lives around the world.

This holiday, we celebrate the power of knowledge—not only to inspire, but to heal. Wishing our community a joyful and meaningful Shavuot.

Chag Sameach!

05/19/2026

We’re proud to feature Dr. Neil Berinstein, MD, FRCPC, ABIM — Haematologist and Affiliate Scientist — as part of this year’s Health Series event.

With decades of experience and a deeply human approach to care, Dr. Berinstein brings insight into what it truly means to navigate the toughest paths in life.

Join us for an evening that goes beyond the science, and into the real impact of this work on June 2, 2026

🕚7:30–9:30 p.m.�
📍Temple Sinai, Toronto

Get your tickets through the link:
https://icrftoronto.givecloud.co/braincancer-healthseries

05/16/2026

Join us for a thought-provoking evening focused on the treatment of brain cancer 🎤
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Get a front seat to a dynamic panel of leaders in science, medicine, and community impact. Speakers include Dr. Tali Ilovitsh, travelling all the way from Israel, and Dr. James Perry, a neuro-oncologist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and University of Toronto
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🗓️ June 2, 2026
🕚 7:30-9:30 p.m.
📍Temple Sinai 210 Wilson Ave, Toronto
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Purchase tickets at the link below. We hope to see you there!

https://icrftoronto.givecloud.co/braincancer-healthseries

05/14/2026

Yom Yerushalayim 🇮🇱

As we mark 58 years since the reunification of Jerusalem, we’re reflecting on the impact of cancer research taking place across Israel.

One of the researchers featured on this map is Dr. Zvi Fridlender of Hadassah Medical Center. His work focuses on cancer immunology and understanding how immune cells interact with tumors, helping advance new approaches to cancer treatment and immunotherapy.

Learn more ⬇️

05/13/2026

Together, our incredible ICRF community raised $1 million through this year’s Women of Action Celebration in support of life-saving cancer research in Israel. 💙

This remarkable milestone was made possible by the generosity, passion, and commitment of so many people. Thank you to everyone who attended the event, made a donation, and shared our mission.

A special thank you to our anonymous matching donor, whose generosity inspired so many additional gifts, and to everyone who continued showing up after the event to help us cross the finish line.

We are also deeply grateful to our Women of Action 2026 Co-Chairs, Leanne Matlow and Marcy Abramsky, whose leadership, dedication, and belief in this mission helped turn an ambitious goal into a reality.

Because of this community, we can continue funding groundbreaking cancer research and bringing hope to patients and families around the world.

05/12/2026

05/11/2026

NEW: Join us for a Health Series discussion on June 2nd 7:30-9:30 p.m. about treating brain cancer 🧠

Each year, thousands of Canadians are diagnosed with brain tumors. At ICRF, research is our hope.

By funding leading scientists in Israel, we’re advancing early detection, innovative treatments, and breakthroughs that bring us closer to better outcomes for brain tumors and other types of cancer.

🗓️ June 2, 2026
🕚 7:30-9:30 p.m.
📍Temple Sinai 210 Wilson Ave, Toronto

Tickets are available here: https://icrftoronto.givecloud.co/braincancer-healthseries

05/10/2026

On Mother’s Day, we honour every mother affected by cancer—those courageously fighting, those who have survived, and those we carry in our hearts.

This year, we’re especially proud to recognize 2026 Women of Action Honouree Robin Turack, whose leadership and deep commitment to community continue to create meaningful impact for families navigating cancer. From her longstanding involvement with ICRF to her dedication to causes supporting women’s health, Robin embodies the strength, compassion, and advocacy that define so many mothers in our community.

From ovarian to breast and other female reproductive system cancers, our research supports Israeli scientists working tirelessly to improve detection, treatment, and outcomes for mothers everywhere. Every grant brings us closer to a future where no family has to face cancer alone.

Today, we celebrate the mothers—and the leaders like Robin—who inspire hope and drive change every day 💐