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Boca West Chapter - where men and women work together to fight cancer

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Join Us in the Fight Against Cancer

The Pap Corps Chapter at Boca West is one of 50 chapters of volunteers in South Florida. We are dedicated to raising funds for cancer research and treatment at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of The University of Miami Health System. It is also one of only 71 cancer centers in the United States to receive The National Cancer Institute designation. Pap Corps volunteers have raised and donated more than $110 million. Since its formation in 1996, the Boca West Chapter of the Pap Corps (BWCPC) has raised more than $5,500,000.00 and today boasts a membership of over 1,100 active Champions for Cancer Research.

We encourage our membership to join the Giving Train. With donations of $10, $20 or $30 a month, it is possible to raise great funds over the course of a year. Tribute cards make a great gift and provide support. Cards are available for many occasions, including sympathy, birthday, get well, congratulations, birth, etc.

Our referral service is open to all Pap Corps members to facilitate appointments. There are Sylvester Comprehensive Centers located in Coral Springs, Deerfield Beach, Plantation, Ft. Lauderdale and several other locations.


The Boca West Pap Corp's Mission

Raise critical funds

Strengthen our community

Fuel groundbreaking cancer research that saves lives

Together, through every event, every step, every smile — we move closer to a cancer-free world.


Our fundraising events are designed to raise funds and awareness for all types of cancers.


Would you like to learn more about joining our Chapter? Or volunteer opportunities? Contact Us!

Let's Get Fiscal! Be an Event Sponsor

For all of our Boca West Chapter events, we need funds to help support and promote the success of each event. Please join us in championing cancer research and community connection by donating funds to sponsor an event.

Contact Us to Sponsor Hope

Email Michele Cangiano, President

Call Michele


Every Event Matters: Our 2025-2026 Calendar

Every event we host — whether walking, playing cards, laughing, or creating — builds strength, community, and hope, all scientifically tied to cancer prevention and recovery.


We look forward to your participation in our upcoming events, which you can browse through in our calendar below.

Current Month

August

25aug10:00 am12:00 pmBoca West Painting With a Purpose

September

10sepAll DayBoca West Dues RaffleDrawing on 9/10/25!

12sep6:00 pm9:00 pmBoca West Pinball

20sep10:00 amBoca West Sylvester Tour

29sep7:15 pmBoca West Football Game Raffle

October

25oct10:00 amBoca West Sylvester Tour

November

08nov10:00 amBoca West Sylvester Tour

18novAll DayBoca West Fashion ShowSave the date



Featured News



Fight cancer, by attending/sponsoring Boca West Chapter of the Pap Corps Social Events and Raffles. All of our events are organized by Boca West residents and are self-funded through ticket sales and sponsors. After expenses, 100% of the net income is donated to Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.  


Image Gallery

The Canasta Tournament was a great success.  Click below for winners and more.

During  Boca West Hope Week over 500 residents donated coloring books and crayons for children and adults undergoing chemotherapy.  The Board Members filled Pap Corps Tote Bags with these goodies and delivered them to MO in Deerfield Beach for distribution.

Virtual Walls of Recognition

The Pap Corps wishes to thank all of our gracious and generous donors for your dedication and support.  Together, through the research The Pap Corps supports, professionals at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center are finding cures and treatments for our ultimate goal, a world without cancer.  Your gifts will support the next survivors.

' In Honor Of ' Wall

Please click on the button to view the names listed under the 'In Honor Of' Wall.


In Memory of - Presidents

' In Memory Of ' Wall

Please click on the button to view the names listed under the 'In Memory Of' Wall.


Pap Angel Wall

Please click the button to view the names listed under the 'Pap Angels' Wall.

Resources

OUR CHAPTER OFFICERS

View a list of our Executive Board.

View a list of our Event Fundraising Chairs.

View a list of our Membership Chairs.

View a list of our Communications & Marketing Chairs.

View a list of our Other Fundraising/Event Chairs - Events to be Determined

Executive Board

Michele Cangiano - President

Alan Cohen - EVP Mpap

Rise Gottesmann - EVP Fundraising

TBD - EVP Fundraising

Wendy Low - EVP Communications & Marketing

Laurie Forman -Treasurer 1st VP

Harriette Gold - Treasurer 2nd VP

Dr. Richard Herman - Membership MPap

Lynne Milhauser - Membership 1st VP

Shari Berk - Membership 2st VP

Elaine Cahn - Recording Secretary 1

Rita Goldblatt - Recording Secretary 2

Arleen Littman - Corresponding Secretary

Diane Krasner - Education & Compliance

Gloria Berkowitz - Parliamentarian 1

Jacqueline Goldstein - Parliamentarian 2

Robin Shulman - Consultant

Event Fundraising Chairs

Rebecca Schwartz - Treasury all Events

Helene Miller - Tribute Cards

Sylvia Ravitz & Janet Gelman - 2nd Chair Vender Management

TBD - 1st Chair Vendor Management

Open - Event Raffles & Prizes

Lorrie Grossman & Harriet Locke - Creative Director

Joan Rosalsky & Linda Benjamin - Event Hostesses

Ronnie Aronson & Susan Spaeth - Lunch with the Author

Rise Gottesmann & Deby Engelmeyer - Opening Breakfast

Michele Cangiano & Robin Shulman - Superbowl Pool

Ruth Molina - Bloomingdale's Fashion Show

Robin Shulman - Chance for a Cure/Dues Raffle

Rena Lipton - Event Raffles and Prizes

Lorrie Grossman & Harriette Locke - Decorating Committee

Nan Geist Faber and Debbie Weinstein - Card Party

Women's Golf - TBA

Men's Golf - TBA

Artist Tour - TBA

Membership Chairs

Robin Nathanson & Debbie Weinstein - New & Renew

Joanie Rosalsky & Linda Benjamin - Event Hostesses

Linda Singer & Robin Shulman - Data Integrity & Reporting

Dr. Richard Herman - MPap Membership

Communications & Marketing Chairs

Cherly Chaves - Facebook

Eileen Locker - Communications

Michele Cangiano & Diane Kransner - Newsletter

Other Fundraising/Event Chairs - Events TBD

Neena Florsheim

Helene Kesselman

Frani Rothman