Women of Action Brunch Honoring Robin Bennett Kanarek

Turning Tragedy into Strength

Join us at this ICRF inaugural event celebrating a leader in our community who has channeled the grief from an immense loss into a courageous campaign to help others. Robin has devoted her life to support everyone affected by life-threatening conditions — patients, caregivers and families, and medical professionals. Through her compassionate work and endless dedication, Robin exemplifies the true meaning of a woman of action.

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Robin Bennett Kanarek
2024 Women of Action Honoree

Robin was a registered nurse working with patients with chronic medical conditions, when her 10-year-old son, David, was diagnosed with leukemia. Despite enduring grueling treatments, he died at the age of 15. This tragedy led Robin to realize how often medical professionals overlook critical psychological, emotional, and spiritual support for people with life-threatening illnesses.

Robin has made it her mission to educate the public. She is the author of Living Well with a Serious Illness, a practical guide for understanding how palliative care can improve the quality of life for patients and their caregivers.

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