ABOUT US

Sue left the enduring legacy of the Sue de Vries Cancer Foundation, begun in her last year. Today, the Sue de Vries Cancer Foundation is flourishing in the capable hands of five cherished friends who share Sue’s vision of providing support, education and hope to people with cancer. Judi Karas, Larisa Forman, Elaine Brown, Kate Kahn and Danielle Jacobs have come together to fullfill Sue's dream of providing wellnes programming to those battling cancer on the North Shore.

Having co-sponsored, underwritten and staged fundraiser after fundraiser in the three years since Sue’s death, the five energetic, buoyant, busy women have raised upwards of $100,000 to put the Foundation on firm footing. They have enlisted the support of their spouses, children, community organizations, corporate sponsors, friends and new benefactors in their quest for partners in their grassroots crusade.

The group has staged bike rides www.seaglassride.com, walks, kids events, yoga benefits and memorable Galas - complete with spectacularly successful silent and live auctions.

“So many people want to help – everyone felt Sue was their best friend,” Danielle Jacobs, says. Ethan Forman, Larisa’s husband, leads the annual Sea Glass bike ride, which grew from the nucleus of Sue’s Pan Mass Challenge cycling group. A party planner and caterer underwrote their services for the Gala; valuable gifts poured in for the auction. The Jake Varsano Tennis Tournament gathers students together each spring for a fun afternoon of sport, proceeds are donated to the Foundation. Every Sunday for several summers, Danielle Jacobs and Larisa taught Yoga on the Beach, donating the gifts of participants. Marblehead’s Yoga Loft donates a class to the Foundation. Private donations and participation are welcome.

Current Board members: Elaine Brown, Kate Kahn, Judi Karas, Larisa Forman and Danielle Jacobs.