About Us
Who we are
The Lewin Fund to Fight Women’s Cancers is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to transforming the lives of women and families impacted by gynecologic cancers.
Founded in 2014 by Dr. Sharyn N. Lewin, a renowned gynecological oncologist and surgeon, our nationally recognized public charity provides vital funding for groundbreaking research and patient support. Inspired by a courageous woman who faced gynecologic cancer, we are committed to empowering ALL women with cancer and delivering hope when it’s needed most.
Join us in our fight against women’s cancers. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of one in three women and their families.
Our approach
Our Mission
The Lewin Fund to Fight Women’s Cancers is committed to improving the quality-of-life for women facing cancer, advancing preventative strategies, and funding innovative research.
Since our founding over ten years ago, we partner with with leading researchers, healthcare institutions, and advocacy organizations to expand access to care and empower patients. Inspired by the legacy of a courageous woman, we are committed to a future where every woman has the support, knowledge, and treatment she needs.
Our Founder
Dr. Sharyn N. Lewin, MD, FACS, FACOG
President & Executive Director
Leadership
Andrew R. Ben-Ami
Assistant Secretary
Andrew R. Ben-Ami is an attorney who has practiced for 32 years in the area of taxation. He has specialized in advising tax-exempt organizations, and
Ellen Kapito
Director
Ellen Kapito graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Nursing. She has worked as an oncology nurse for numerous years in a variety of
Phyllis G. Lewin
Director
Phyllis G. Lewin received her Master’s Degree in Education with an emphasis in Counseling from the University of Kansas in 1980. She has over 30
Thomas J. Lewin
Director
Thomas J. Lewin received his Ph.D. from Northwestern University and served on the faculty at the University of Kansas from 1975 until retiring in 2015.
Scott J. Mermel
Director
Scott J. Mermel is a retired information technology and financial professional, having worked most of his career marketing, selling, and implementing business-to-business information technology software
Jack Newhouse
Director
Jack Newhouse received his Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Duke University in 2001. He was Captain of the Duke University Swim Team. He
John Newhouse
Director
John Newhouse received his Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Indiana University in 1968. He is presently the Chairman of Gator Trading Partners, LLC.
William D. Levy
Director
Our Partners
Our numbers that speak
We have numbers that push us to give our best and make sure that we break our own records. We are happy to be growing and helping more day by day.
