The Israel Cancer Research Fund, Connecticut Chapter (ICRF), paid tribute to three Connecticut oncologists at the Third Annual Heroes for Hope evening on Nov. 4 at Temple Beth  El in Stamford. The event drew the largest crowd ever and more than $150,000 was raised to support cancer research in Israel.

Pictured are: (l to r) David Kweskin, ICRF Connecticut area director; Dr. Richard Zelkowitz, Smilow Family Breast Health Center & Norwalk Hospital; Dr. Paul L. Weinstein, Stamford Health & Bennett Cancer Center; Dr. Beverly J. Drucker, Greenwich Hospital and Dr. Leslie Freedman, the evening’s emcee.