Carolyn Farb
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Carolyn Farb, often referred to as "The First Lady of Philanthropy", is known for raising more than 35 million dollars for numerous charitable causes. [1][2]
She is a resident of River Oaks, a neighborhood in Houston, Texas, U.S.A.[3]
Farb has been called a socialite, a philanthropist, the "Queen of Houston," and a patron of the fine arts. Farb raised more than 1 million dollars for cancer research with a single gala (she is the first woman and first Texan to raise a million dollars in a single gala), helped to raise more than $3 million dollars in one campaign for the University of Houston, and worked with other notable Houston celebrities to raise more than half a million dollars for tsunami relief. [4] [5]
[edit] References
- ^ Carolyn Farb Papers, 1955-2002
- ^ Leading Scientist in Neurofibromatosis-Related Cancer to be Featured in Carolyn Farb Endowed Lecture - M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
- ^ "High Society in Houston," American Public Media
- ^ Dr. Carolyn Farb Bio
- ^ Carolyn Farb: First Lady of Philanthropy. | Society, Social Assistance & Lifestyle > Philanthropy from AllBusiness.com
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