Marsha Firestone Recognized by SHARE at “A Second Helping Of Life” Tasting Event

New York, NY, October 10, 2007 --(PR.com)-- Marsha Firestone, Ph.D., president and founder of the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), was recognized by SHARE, Self-Help for Women With Breast or Ovarian Cancer, at the fourth annual “A Second Helping of Life” tasting event Sept. 17, featuring New York City’s top women chefs on Sept. 17 at Pier 60 at Chelsea Piers. Firestone was honored for her contributions to the community as a successful woman proud to give back. SHARE is a nonprofit organization offering survivor-led support to those affected by breast or ovarian cancer.

The event featured Rebecca Charles of Pearl Oyster bar as Executive Chef and Abigail Kirsch and Alison Awerbuch as Culinary Chairs. The star-studded roster of celebrity sous chefs included Gourmet Magazine editor Ruth Reichl; actresses Kathleen Chalfant, Tandy Cronyn, Marsha Mason, Martha Byrne, Carole Shelley, Haviland Stillwell, Jenn Gambatese, Robin Matson and Lisa Kron; radio hosts Valerie Smaldone and Claudia Marshall; authors Leslie Bennetts, Carol Higgins Clark, Marisa Acocella Marchetto, Marie Brenner and Karen Page; comedian Judy Gold; New York Post writer Linda Stasi; New York Times writer Joyce Wadler; TV personality Wendy Kaufman; and Channel 9 news anchor Brenda Blackmon.

“I am honored to be recognized by SHARE for my contributions to the community,” said Firestone. “SHARE has worked hard to empower women with ovarian and breast cancer through the sharing of their experiences with cancer, and support at every level of the disease.”

About Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO):
The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) locally and internationally connects top women entrepreneurs at the million and multimillion-dollar level ($2 million in gross annual sales or $1 million for service-based business) for greater personal and professional success. In monthly meetings across the US and Canada, chapters composed of 20 accomplished women presidents from diverse industries and backgrounds invest time and energy in themselves and their businesses to drive their corporations to the next level. For more information, call (212) 688-4114 or visit http://www.womenpresidentsorg.com.

Patty Briguglio
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