Marvelle Koffler (z"l) was a true visionary. Shortly after
her own diagnosis of breast cancer a quarter century ago, she and her family established the Marvelle
Koffler Breast Centre at Mount Sinai Hospital.
It was the first truly multidisciplinary
breast centre in Canada, with a focus on patient comfort coupled with excellence in care. Since its
opening, there have been almost one million patient visits, each visit in an environment of comfort and
caring.
Mrs. Koffler also established an endowed Chair in Breast Cancer, ensuring that
health-care professionals at the Breast Centre would contribute knowledge about breast cancer care to
the broader breast cancer community.
“Marvelle’s grace, warmth and caring were
much appreciated by Breast Centre staff and patients,” said Dr. Pamela Goodwin, past-Director of
the Marvelle Koffler Breast Centre. “She will be sorely missed, but her groundbreaking
contributions will allow her legacy to continue.”
She passed away peacefully at her
residence, surrounded by family and caregivers. In recognition of Koffler’s passionate commitment
to community, donations may be directed to The Marvelle Koffler Breast Centre.
Donate in memory of Marvelle Koffler.
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