Marlyn R. Fein Chapter

The Marlyn Fein Chapter of the Fox Chase Cancer Center was formed in 1976, after the death of a courageous young woman's battle with osteogenic sarcoma, a rare bone cancer. Marlyn Chakov Fein was first diagnosed in September 1970 at the age of nineteen and fought her illness for six years. In spite of all the treatments and experimental drugs, Marlyn developed a brain tumor in 1973. At that point, the love of her life, Frank Fein, insisted that they get married and fight this disease together. Marlyn and Frank lived together for only one year when Marlyn's lungs began to deteriorate. By December of 1975 doctors preformed a surgical procedure to sever the major nerves in hopes of alleviating the constant pain that even morphine could not help.

One week after the operation Marlyn's doctor discovered that she was seven months pregnant. On December 21, 1975, Marlyn delivered a healthy 3 pound 15 ounce baby girl. Mother and daughter would never know each other because on January 23, 1976, one month after the birth of her beautiful baby, Marlyn died at the age of 25.

As a tribute to his beloved wife and mother of their daughter, Rachel Faith Fein, Frank Fein, along with the help of grieving parents, Ruth and Max Chakov, and Dave and Wilma Fein and Aunt Harriet Kauffman, started this group to ease the family's pain and help in the fight against human cancer and help ease the pain of other patients going through this tribulation.

The Marlyn Fein Chapter now has 222 hard working members who spend their valuable time raising monies for Fox Chase Cancer Center. Their many events each year bring in a wonderful donation for cancer research and patient care. Please look for these events and help support them so that this Chapter can aid in the best care and research at Fox Chase Cancer Center.

Marilyn R. Fein Chapter website

For more information on any of these events, please contact the Marylin R. Fein Chapter.

• Marlyn R. Fein Chapter – Comedy Cabaret
  Friday, March 22, 2013
  Ramada Inn Northeast
  11580 Roosevelt Boulevard (U.S.1)
  Philadelphia, PA 19116
  Join the Marlyn Fein Chapter of Fox Chase Cancer Center for a night of laughter. Show Time: 9:00 PM Cost: $18.00 Per Person ($20.00 at the Door) All proceeds benefit Patient Care at Fox Chase Cancer Center. For Tickets Call Marlyn Fein Chapter: Beth 215-742-2703, Sue 215-673-1286 or Fox Chase Cancer Center extension Sharyn X4797. Or visit the Marlyn S. Fein Chapter website.
• Marlyn R. Fein – Back to the 50s
  Saturday, April 6, 2013 -  7:00 pm to 11:00 pm
  Salem Harbour Club House
  $20.00 per person includes hoagies, salads, beverage, dessert and entertainment 50s dress optional.
• Marlyn R. Fein – Bingo
  April 21, 2013
  Brookside Manor At Somerton
  50 Bustleton Pike, Feasterville, PA
  Full Lunch & Bingo Cards included (chicken or fish). Purchase Raffle Tickets To Win Fabulous Gifts. Tickets: $40.OO Chairpersons: Karen Bell  and Arlene Rosenbaum. All proceeds benefit Patient Care at Fox Chase Cancer Center. For Tickets Call Esther Fine 215-860-7365 (until 9:00 pm).  Or visit the Marlyn S. Fein Chapter website.
• Marlyn R. Fein – Cape Cod Classic Vacation
  Sunday, August 25 to Thursday August 29, 2013
  Deluxe motor coach $720.00 per person double room occupancy.