Hundreds Attend RCCS Dinner

Inaugural fundraising event for medical support organization raises funds, awareness

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Crown Heights, May 1, 2006 — The Crown Heights Division of Rofeh Cholim Cancer Society, or RCCS, held its first-ever annual fundraising dinner last night in Crown Heights’ elegant Razag catering hall, attracting over 500 attendees from Crown Heights and beyond.

Principal patron Rebbetzin Tema Gurary and family dedicated the gala event in memory of Rabbi Noson Gurary, their late husband and father, who left a legacy of quiet charity upon his passing in summer of 2005.

Noted Crown Heights sofer/mohel Rabbi Moshe Klein emceed the event, which began at 5:30 p.m. with wine tasting and continued through dinner, awards and video presentation and entertainment by Chasidic a cappella group Hamizamrim.

Several members of the Gurary clan took the podium to speak lovingly of their late patriarch. Honoree Dr. Yashar Hirshaut quoted Chazal impressively on effort and reward upon receiving the Ahavas Yisroel Humanitarian Award, and the affable Avremel Lokshin, collecting the Anshei Chesed Award on behalf of his wife and himself, delighted the crowd with a mere “Thank you!”

The event climaxed with a gripping video presentation on the overwhelming costs of cancer-care insurance and its effects on families, and RCCS’ work in the area.

Director of Development Rabbi Shlomo Roth wrapped up the event by mentioning the increase of beneficiaries since the introduction of the organization to Crown Heights. Guests went home with elegant dinner journals prominently featuring the life story of Rabbi Noson Gurary as told by various members of his family.

“People were very generous. It was a successful event,” said dinner coordinator Aviva Borodkin. “I don’t think they have a total yet, but they raised a lot of money.”