Thursday, May 8, 2025
11:00am – 1:30pm
Hyatt Regency Greenwich
Luncheon/Business Attire
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Complimentary Parking At Venue
The American Cancer Society’s Women Leading the Way to Wellness Luncheon focuses on the prevention and early detection of cancer and how women’s health plays a critical role in this area. This is a priority at the American Cancer Society as we forge the way to not only find a cure for cancer but find a way to prevent it. Decreasing cancer occurrences is as important to us as finding a medical cure; though we continue to work tirelessly on both fronts to end cancer for everyone.
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The Gulliver Family - Sue, Lauren, & Morgan
Impact Award Honorees
Both Lauren & Morgan have successfully overcome their own cancer journeys, with their mom Sue as one of their biggest advocate and supporter. Together as a family, they have raised thousands of dollars through Stamford Hospital’s Hope in Motion Walk, giving back to help other cancer patients in need.
Robin Selden
Impact Award Honoree
Eleven years ago, after being approached by ACS to join a different event committee, Robin had a vision for a breakfast focused on the importance of women’s health. What started as a passion project quickly turned into a highly successful luncheon, raising over $1 million under her leadership as event chair for 10 years.
Allison Dadoulis
Choose You Champion Award Honoree
When she turned 40, Allison scheduled her annual mammogram based on screening recommendations. Upon being diagnosed with DCIS Breast Cancer, Allison underwent a double mastectomy and is now proudly cancer-free! Allison is ready to encourage other women to take charge of their health and get their mammograms and other screenings.
Dr. Sue Varma is a board-certified psychiatrist and distinguished fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, with over 20 years of experience in both private practice and as a clinical assistant professor at NYU Langone Health.
A trailblazer in her field, she was the inaugural medical director of NYU’s 9/11 mental health program, earning a Mayoral Proclamation for her groundbreaking contributions.
A keynote speaker and sought-after national medical commentator, Dr. Varma regularly graces the Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS Mornings, and primetime specials, where her expertise has earned her 13 nominations and two Sharecare Emmy Awards.
Honored as one of Global Citizen’s top five world health experts for her pandemic work, Dr. Varma now brings her insights on mental wellness to a global audience with her acclaimed book Practical Optimism, soon to be available in 11 languages and counting.