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The Marlyn Fein Chapter of the Fox Chase Cancer Center was formed in 1977, 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 146 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.

• Comedy Cabaret
  April 9, 2010 Show Time: 9:00 PM
  Cost: $18.00 Per Person ($20.00 at the Door)
  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. For Tickets Call Marlyn Fein Chapter Beth 215-742-2703 Sue 215-673-1286 or Fox Chase Cancer Center extension Sharyn X4797 Flyer » [PDF]
• An Evening of Dipping and Chatter
  April 13, 2010 6:30 PM
  Cost: $25.00 Per Person
  The Melting Pot
  751 Easton Road, Warrington PA
  Gather your friends for an evening of dipping and chatter as the Marlyn Fein Chapter of the Board of Associates hosts a night at The Melting Pot. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $25. Seating is limited and reservations can only be held with payment in full. Proceeds from this event benefit Fox Chase Cancer Center.
  For tickets or to learn more, contact Sharyn Litvin at 215-860-3710, or 47 Kirkwood Drive, Newtown, PA 18940. Flyer » [PDF]
• Book Review: The Help by Kathryn Stockett
  Tuesday, May 11, 2010
  $20.00 per person
  Fox Chase Cancer Center Cafeteria at 6:30 pm
  You will enjoy a light dinner and We need your delicious desserts! Contact Rosemary or Marilyn to sign up. Profits from this event supports research and patient care at Fox Chase Cancer Center.
  FOR TICKETS: Rosemary Shugar, 618 Colebrook Road, Phila 19115 (215-673-6331) or Marilyn Leftwich, 611 Colebrook Road, Phila 19115 (215-677-4522). Checks payable: Marlyn Fein Chapter. Flyer » [PDF]
• Carribean Princess Cruise
  May 27-June 5, 2010
  Sailing out of New York, NY
  Stopping in Bermuda, Puerto Rico, and St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Read more » [PDF]
• Trip to London and Paris
  Thursday, September 23-Thursday, September 30, 2010
  Double occupancy: $3149; single: $3799. Read more » [PDF]