The Compass Winter 2024

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WINTER 2024

A Legacy of Impact

S I L V E R J U B I L E E hile her peers were searching for jobs and settling into post-college life , Caroline Pratt Cohn was facing one of life ’ s biggest challenges : fighting breast cancer .

Diagnosed with an aggressive form of the disease shortly after finishing college in 2019 , Caroline endured six rounds of chemotherapy , 32 rounds of radiation and four surgeries . This past October , at 27 , Caroline stood before nearly
1,000 attendees at the 25th Anniversary Celebrating Women Luncheon as a survivor , delivering a powerful invocation filled with gratitude for the support that helped her through her journey . “ Breast cancer will always be part of my life story ,” Caroline said . “ I had no family history and no genes that put me at risk for this diagnosis . I was 22 years old ,” she added , underscoring the importance of early detection and the life-saving work funded by Celebrating Women .
Silver Jubilee Celebration
Caroline ’ s journey is just one of many that has been supported by the impact of Celebrating Women . As the event marked its 25th anniversary , it highlighted how collective action and community support

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25 years of survivors join together on stage at this year ' s milestone luncheon . Continued on page 6
2 New Foundation Board Members Announcement
4 40th Anniversary of Transplant Services : Real-Life Transformers
5 Grand Rounds Golf Tournament Recap
8 Physician Profile : Dr . Randall Rosenblatt