ICRF Gala on Monday, June 9, 2025: Join us in celebrating 50 years of impact
Monday, June 9, 2025
Join Us in Celebrating 50 Years of Impact!
In 2025, the Israel Cancer Research Fund (ICRF) proudly celebrates its 50th Anniversary, marking five decades of groundbreaking cancer research and unwavering support from our incredible community.
This year’s ICRF Montreal Gala (our 48th Annual) will be a milestone celebration like no other—honoring our founders, donors, and leaders while looking toward a brighter, cancer-free future. Together, we will celebrate the legacy that has brought us here and the innovation that will carry us forward.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available Now
Be part of this historic event by supporting our mission. Sponsorship packages offer exclusive benefits, including brand visibility, tickets, and unique recognition at the gala.
Thank you to the 2025 gala committee
Vivian Billick — Honorary CO-Chair
Vivian has played a key role in the success of the ICRF Gala, serving as Event Chair for the past two years. Her dedication and tireless efforts have helped raise significant funds to support life-saving cancer research.
She is married to Dr. Robin Billick, Head of Dermatology at the Jewish General Hospital, who was honored at the ICRF Gala in 2022 for his contributions to cancer research and patient care. Together, they have been passionate advocates for ICRF’s mission.
As Honorary Chair of ICRF’s 50th Anniversary Gala, Vivian brings her experience, leadership, and commitment to making this milestone event a resounding success. We are grateful for her continued support in helping us advance cancer research and save lives.
Jeff Solomon — honorary CO-chair
Jeff Solomon is a longtime supporter of ICRF Montreal, with nearly 30 years of involvement dedicated to advancing cancer research. Over the years, Jeff has played an active role within the organization—starting by selling tickets to ICRF events, later chairing the Corporate Sponsorship Committee, and eventually serving as Co-President alongside Heather Paperman.
Professionally, Jeff is the CEO of Globe Metal®, where he has grown the company from humble beginnings into a $25 million business, built on teamwork, innovation, and sustainability.
Jeff has been married to his wife Janet for 43 years, and together they are the proud parents of five children. We are honored to have Jeff serve as Honorary Co-Chair of the ICRF 50th Anniversary Gala, bringing his decades of dedication and leadership to this milestone celebration.
Dana frank — event chair
Dana has 16 years of experience in communications, spanning corporate, consumer and crisis management work. Since joining global PR agency Weber Shandwick in 2015, Dana worked with clients such as Air Canada, McDonald's Corporate, Mastercard and Mars. She has led teams on national and international programs, including Air Canada’s work toward launching its own loyalty program and McDonald's global FIFA World Cup campaign. Prior to joining Weber Shandwick, she spent the first seven years of her career working in communications at the Jewish General Hospital in Montreal.
Dana has been involved with ICRF for over a decade, including while she was being treated for thyroid cancer in 2013. She believes in this organization's mission and is honoured to be part of the Gala committee in this special anniversary year.
Committee members
Noah Billick
Jill Climan
Grace Deans
Mark Edery
Brian Etcovitch
Jordanna Feifer
Arlene Greenberg
Janice Greenberg
Bruce Isenberg
Noah Neudorf
Allison Rosenthal
Peter Rosenthal Brittney Rozenblat
Jamie Silver
Sam Singer-Guindi
Guy Vadish
Alexandra Feifer Wexelman
ICRF Leadership
Interim Co-presidents
Robert Bard
Jeffrey Bernstein
Scientific Advisory Board
Dr. Walter Gotlieb
Immediate Past President
Jordanna Feifer
Chief Executive Officer
Brigitte Fortin
Director Of Administration
& Special Events
Sheryl Ramroop
Featuring a Live musical performance by Gavin DeGraw
We are proud to welcome Gavin DeGraw as the headliner for the ICRF 50th Anniversary Gala.
A GRAMMY® Award-nominated, multiplatinum artist, Gavin DeGraw is celebrated for his distinctive voice and soulful sound. Since the release of his platinum-certified debut album Chariot, Gavin has become known worldwide for iconic hits like “I Don’t Want To Be,” “Chariot,” “Follow Through,” “In Love With a Girl,” and the four-times platinum “Not Over You.”
With a career that has seen him share the stage with legends like Billy Joel, The Allman Brothers, Maroon 5, and Shania Twain, Gavin brings a unique blend of pop, soul, country, folk, and funk to every performance.
As we mark this incredible milestone of 50 years of impact in cancer research, we look forward to an unforgettable evening with Gavin DeGraw, all in support of funding the next generation of life-saving discoveries.
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GRAMMY® Award-nominated multiplatinum singer and songwriter Gavin DeGraw’s inimitable voice and soulful style boldly bloomed on his 2003 platinum-certified full-length debut, Chariot. It included the gold single “Follow Through,” as well as both platinum hits, “Chariot,” and “I Don’t Want To Be.” In 2008, his self-titled second album, Gavin DeGraw, bowed in the Top 10 of the Billboard Top 200 powered by the platinum-selling single “In Love With a Girl.” His gold-certified Sweeter saw him return to the Top 10 as the single “Not Over You” went four times platinum. Meanwhile, his duet with Colbie Caillat, “We Both Know,” garnered a GRAMMY® Award nomination in the category of “Best Song Written For Visual Media” for Safe Haven. With a front row seat to this wonderfully wild life led by his late parents Lynne and John Wayne, Gavin DeGraw recounts his most meaningful memories and valuable lessons on his most recent seventh full-length offering, Face The River. This past winter, DeGraw released his applauded first-ever Christmas EP, A Classic Christmas. DeGraw is the rare talent who can seamlessly share the stage with Billy Joel and The Allman Brothers or Maroon 5 and Shania Twain with his signature fusion of pop, soul, country, folk and funk.
Be part of our anniversary celebration
In the 50 days leading up to the Gala, we will be sharing 50 anniversary wishes from our community—messages of hope, gratitude, and commitment to the future of cancer research. These heartfelt messages will be showcased on our platforms and featured as part of the Gala program on June 9, 2025.
We would love for you to take part! You can contribute by:
👉🏼 Filming a short video message sharing your thoughts on ICRF’s impact and mission
👉🏼 Providing a short written message and a photo
This is a unique opportunity to celebrate ICRF’s legacy, honor those touched by cancer, and inspire continued progress in research.
To participate, please email ICRF. Your words and messages will help make this milestone even more meaningful!
For more information about ICRF events, including sponsorship opportunities and tickets, please contact us at 514-481-2723 or info@icrfmontreal.org
