Jackie Caplan Wiggins, along with nine others from the greater Long Beach area were honored during The Long Beach Cancer League’s 41st annual gala on June 4.
Recognized for their contributions to furthering the work of the American Cancer Society, the “Stars” of the 2016 gala included:
· Judy McNulty Black and Don Black
· Rick and Bree Bryson
· Brooke Caldwell, MD
· Janet Foley
· Ned Gaylord
· Lena Gonzalez, City Councilwoman, 1st District, Long Beach
Jackie Caplan Wiggins, along with nine others from the greater Long Beach area were honored during The Long Beach Cancer League’s 41st annual gala on June 4.
Recognized for their contributions to furthering the work of the American Cancer Society, the “Stars” of the 2016 gala included:
· Judy McNulty Black and Don Black
· Rick and Bree Bryson
· Brooke Caldwell, MD
· Janet Foley
· Ned Gaylord
· Lena Gonzalez, City Councilwoman, 1st District, Long Beach
· Noni Gregg
· June Magilnick and Emily Magilnick
· Jackie Caplan Wiggins
· Myrna and Dr. Richard Wigod
Wiggins is a recent breast cancer survivor and mentor to other women in various stages of their diagnosis.
“When I was first diagnosed with cancer, I didn’t understand the importance of sharing one’s story,” says Wiggins. “But after I was diagnosed and sent out emails letting people know, it was a real epiphany for me. Sharing your story is not only helpful to others, but is also healing.”
In 2012 Wiggins appeared on the daytime CBS show, “The Doctors,” sharing her story of surviving breast cancer. Wiggins was also selected to represent the face of the TeamSpirit campaign for Long Beach Memorial Hospital in 2012 and is a regular participant in the TeamSpirit Breast and Ovarian Cancer 10K walk.
Through the support of friends in the produce industry, Wiggins has raised more than $50,000 for the Long Beach Memorial Medical Center.
About LB Cancer League
The Long Beach Cancer League & the American Cancer Society?is a fundraising auxiliary of the American Cancer Society. The Long Beach Cancer League raises funds to support the American Cancer Society’s cutting-edge research programs.
About Frieda’s Inc.
Founded in 1962 by produce industry icon Dr. Frieda Rapoport Caplan, the family company is now owned and operated by Frieda’s daughters, Karen Caplan and Jackie Caplan Wiggins, in Orange County
