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International Association of Heat & Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Local 16 Retirees Luncheon

International Association of Heat & Frost Insulators and
Allied Workers Local 16 Retirees Luncheon

International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators
Local 16 Insulators Business Manager, Mel Breshers, the Foundation’s Executive Director, Elizabeth Ann Paul and Foundation’s Founding Board Member Jerry Neil Paul. We express great thanks and gratitude to Mel and the Local 16 staff for their dedication and efforts in bringing back the Roger Hamilton Golf Invitational 

On December 2, 2016, Local 16 Heat and Frost Insulators Retirees held their annual holiday luncheon at Zio Fraedo’s. Friends gathered, toys in hand, to donate and support the United States Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots program. The luncheon was hosted by Local 16 Business Manager Mel Breshears, along with Retirees President Alan Pierce. Members of the Mesothelioma Research Foundation of America were invited to attend this Christmas event.

International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators
The Foundation’s Jerry and Elizabeth Paul with Local 16 Insulators Retirees President Alan Pierce. The Foundation proclaims its thankfulness to Alan for volunteering his time and camera during the Hamilton golf event. We look forward to 2017 and our continued partnership with the Local 16 Retirees.

Mel Breshears and Local 16 President Bill Hodges spoke about the great teamwork witnessed during the planning of this year’s Roger Hamilton Memorial Golf Tournament, which resulted in both an excellent turnout and result.

The Foundation’s Executive Director, Elizabeth Ann Paul and Founding Board Member Jerry Neil Paul spoke on the advancements of current research and the difficulty of funding orphan cancers. Mel Breshears presented the Foundation’s Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee, Dr. Parkash Gill, with the proceeds from the event, approximately $73,000.00!

International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators
Local 16 Business Manager, Mel Breshears, highlights the great turnout of both golfers and volunteers at the 2016 Roger Hamilton Memorial Golf Tournament. Their combined efforts resulted in netting $73,000 for mesothelioma cancer cure research.

Dr. Gill then highlighted the development of Eph-B4 and the promise it has shown in studies. With the continued development and results seen in mesothelioma patients, Eph-B4 is moving forward in its march to becoming a first line treatment for mesothelioma.

International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators
Mel Breshears presents the Foundation’s Chairman of Medical Advisory Board, Dr. Parkash Gill, with a check for $73,000 ! A fantastic result, which will help continue the research and development of new mesothelioma treatment options at the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center.

A big “THANK YOU” to Mel Breshears, Doug Gamble, Local 16 Officers and Staff, The Roger Hamilton Golf Tournament committee members, and Alan Pierce for the opportunity to attend the luncheon and for all their dedication towards making mesothelioma a disease of the past.