It is with tremendous sadness that we share the news that Jackie Rubin, our dear Hike4Hope Sponsor Chair and friend lost her courageous 14 year battle with cancer and passed away on April 13, 2009.
Jackie’s passion for City of Hope and her support of other cancer survivors was extraordinary.
Jackie helped make Hike4Hope the hospitable event it has become. As a founding member of the group, Jackie was able to get everything donated - all the snacks, all the goody bag giveaways, all the boutique items - in an untiring commitment to making the event so special. She made sure that the survivors had the proper recognition with pink hats, pink bandanas and pink scarves. She was their supreme champion and an inspiration. Despite her ongoing battle with cancer, Jackie always gave her job 150%!
She will be sorely missed and the event will never quite be the same without her caring energy. But we can always be proud of the strong foundation she set for the event by showing us how to be gracious and welcoming even in the face of adversity.
Jackie, we will never ever forget you and what you accomplished on the behalf of others.
