FOUNDER
Teens of Pink Ribbon® was founded in 2014 by Fern Duberman, a Boca Raton resident, interior designer, and cancer awareness advocate. With Fern’s guidance, TOPR has evolved into a network of teens and adults committed to wellness, education, and fundraising, illuminating the resources within the community.
Uses for Donations
Lynn Cancer Institute Resource Fund – Gift Cards for grocery and gas
Lynn Cancer Institute Health and Wellness Programs – Educational / Screening programs for cancer patients, their families, caregivers, and the community at large
Lynn Cancer Institute Staff – Oncology Educational Enhancement Programs
Lynn Cancer Institute Wellness Programs for cancer patients, their families, and caregivers – i.e., Tai Chim Yoga, and Massage
Lynn Cancer Institute Research Trials – to supplement patient fees relative to research trials
Lynn Cancer Institute Guided Imagery
Lynn Cancer Institute and Community Fundraising events – to promote awareness of the League of Ribbons and to work with various community partners to highlight cancer awareness
Lynn Cancer Institute Angie’s Spa – Hand and foot massages for chemotherapy patients on treatment
TOPR Officers 2021-2022
Madison Huang
President
MADISON HUANG is the Executive President of Teens of Pink Ribbon. She is a junior at Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where she is a part of the cancer awareness club, and this is her second year as a TOPR. In her free time, Madison enjoys spending time with her friends, playing piano, and playing volleyball.
I am a TOPR because I think it is so important to spread awareness about cancer, and by being a TOPR, we have the ability to make a real difference by educating youth and helping those in need.
Madison Huang
Executive-President@ Pine Crest
Jeremy Shook
Co-President@ Saint Andrews School
JEREMY SHOOK is a co-president of TOPR at Saint Andrews School in Boca Raton, Florida where he is a senior. He likes hanging out with friends, working out, and listening to music.
I am a TOPR because several members of my family have combatted cancer and I would love to help others fight through similar battles.
Jeremy Shook
Co-President@ Saint Andrews
Ian Harris
Co-President@ Saint Andrews School
IAN HARRIS is the co-president of TOPR at Saint Andrews School in Boca Raton, Florida. He is a senior and in his free time he likes to play football, soccer, and watch movies.
I am a TOPR because I want to help those who are battling cancer and raise awareness. I want to dedicate more time to giving back to those in need and take a larger role in my community.
Ian Harris
Co-President@ Saint Andrews
Lexie Juceam
President@ Olympic Heights
LEXIE JUCEAM is the president of TOPR at Olympic Heights High School in Boca Raton, Florida, where she is a junior. In her free time,
I am a TOPR because I lost one of my favorite people to cancer. By spreading awareness through this organization maybe we can get a little closer to finding a cure.
Lexie Juceam
President@ Olympic Heights
Alexa Berk
President & Vice President@ West Boca High
ALEXA BERK is the Vice President of Teens of Pink Ribbon, as well as, the President at West Boca Raton High School. She is a sophomore and it is her second year as a TOPR. In her spare time, Alexa enjoys spending time with her family and friends, baking, and shopping.
I am a TOPR because I lost a family member due to cancer and I feel it is important to spread awareness to teens so we can make a big difference.
Alexa Berk
President & Vice President@ West Boca High
Kaitlyn Harris
Vice President@ Spanish River
KAITLYN HARRIS is the vice president of TOPR at Spanish River High School in Boca Raton, Florida, where she is a junior. In her free time, Kaitlyn likes to watch Disney movies, bake, and play Animal Crossing.
I am a TOPR because being able to spread awareness about cancer is something that is really important to me, and joining this club will allow me and so many other people to make a difference.
Kaitlyn Harris
Vice President@ Spanish River
Zach Harpaz
Web-Page Designer@ Pine Crest School
ZACH HARPAZ is the web page designer of TOPR, attending Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where he is a junior. In his free time, Zach enjoys basketball, programming, and hanging out with friends.
Zach Harpaz
Web designer @ Pine Crest School
Hannah Friedlander
President & Vice President@ Oxbridge Academy
HANNAH FRIEDLANDER is the Co-Vice President of Teens of Pink Ribbon. She is currently a junior at Oxbridge Academy in West Palm Beach, Florida, where she has been involved in the Cancer Awareness Club for the past two years. In her free time, Hannah enjoys playing piano, cooking, and spending time with her friends and family.
I am a TOPR because cancer has had an unfortunate presence in the lives of many of my relatives, and thus, I recognize and praise the significance of educating the youth on the illness as well as providing the resources to do so.
Hannah Friedlander
President@ Oxbridge Academy
Aamnah Naim
TOPR Representative@ FAU High
AAMNAH NAIM is the President of TOPR at FAU High School, where she is a senior. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music and doing photography.
I am a TOPR because I think it’s so important to spread awareness about cancer to teens and youth. In TOPR, we can educate others and ourselves early on, giving us the opportunity to further the path to finding a cure in the future.
Aamnah Naim
TOPR President@ FAU High
Jayden Noel
President @ FAU High
JAYDEN NOEL is a senior at FAU High School and a co-president of Teens of Pink Ribbon. In her free time, Jayden enjoys running, baking, crocheting, and playing the saxophone.
I am a part of TOPR because I believe that it is important for more people to be aware of cancer. Being a part of TOPR allows us to help families and individuals battling cancer.
Jayden Noel
President@ FAU High
Samantha Aragones
TOPR President@ Wellington High
SAMANTHA is a senior at Wellington High School. She is the president of her chapter of TOPR. Cancer research and awareness has been an interest of hers for many years and wanted to do everything possible to help. She intends on being a pediatrician specializing in cancer research.
Cancer has occupied many parts of my life in many ways. I joined TOPR to spread as much awareness and help those fighting their battles with this awful sickness.
Samantha Aragones
TOPR President@ Wellington High
Alex Versailles
President @ Wellington High
ALEX is a junior at Wellington High School. She is the vice president of her chapter. She eventually wants to go on to become a lawyer and attend a Florida college.
As a teen who has lost many family members and friends to cancer, I want to spread awareness about cancer and shine a light on the people who are fighting nonstop to win the battle against cancer. This club means a lot to me and it is an honor to be apart of it.
Alex Versailles
President@ Wellington High
Additional Officers
- Hannah Klein – President at Donna Klein
- Ava Bernstein – President at Spanish River High School
- Allison Hollander – President at Spanish River High School
- Sabrina Dubner – American Heritage Representative
Board of Directors
- Marlene Aron
- Fern Duberman
- Lew Duberman
- Stacey Goldstone
- Ileane Greenfader
- Maria Lasso
- Jeff Levine
- Dr. Joe Rabinovitz
- Jill Shavitz
- Ellen Shulman
- Jill Wrubel