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CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY BENJAMIN CENTER presented its annual Gilda Award Gala in Los Angeles. The organization honored actress Frances Fisher with the Gilda Award; CSC advocate Joyce Green with the Wellness Award; and City of Hope’s Matthew Loscalzo with the Harold H. Benjamin Innovation Award.

The event was hosted by John Sencio, a national television host, producer and cancer survivor.

Loscalzo is the Liliane Elkins Professor in Supportive Care Programs, professor in the Department of Population Sciences, executive director of the Department of Supportive Care Medicine, and the administrative director of the Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center at the City of Hope-National Medical Center.

Fisher has starred in over 30 theatrical productions and was honored for promoting wellness and generosity. Green served as director of development for Cancer Support Community Benjamin Center.

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