It is with much sadness and heavy hearts we write to tell you that June Tuttleman, our dear friend and Women Give San Diego Founding President, passed away yesterday (Monday, October 29, 2012). June was comfortable, surrounded by family; she passed peacefully.
June was diagnosed with Glioblastoma Multiforme Stage IV in August 2011. She was truly an amazing brain warrior, maintaining a positive attitude, as she and her family pursued every possible treatment option. She beat the odds and was able to enjoy many family milestones including her daughter Sophie's graduation from NYU and her daughter Emma's 21st birthday!
As you know, June was the inspiration behind Women Give San Diego. Helping women was of paramount importance to June. She was deeply proud of what we have accomplished together - truly above and beyond any of her other remarkable philanthropic contributions. We remain committed to carrying on June's legacy through our work to support women and girls in our community.
June also served in leadership roles for many organizations in San Diego and California, including the Women's Foundation of California, the United Jewish Federation of San Diego County, the Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego, the San Diego Jewish Women's Foundation, the Burnham Institute for Medical Research, and the Vision of Children. She was the Founding President of the Jewish Women's Foundation of San Diego, the past President of the San Diego United Jewish Federation Women's Division, the President of the Tuttleman Family Foundation, and the CFO of the San Diego Community Mikvah and Education Center.
This summer, June was recognized as a 2012 UCSD Alumni Honoree, receiving the very prestigious Distinguished Leadership Award.
We know you join us in sending our warmest personal regards and deepest sympathy to June's husband, Craig Lambert, daughters Sophie and Emma, and the entire Tuttleman Lambert families. We will all miss June terribly. We are most grateful for the opportunity to have become friends with June and work with her in founding Women Give San Diego. We remain committed to continuing June's legacy, in particular, developing the June Tuttleman Mentorship Program.
June's compassion yet tenacious spirit will continue to shine through the glorious impact members have today - and every day. Thank you for joining us in continuing June's legacy. We will continue to share any additional information we receive.
Warmest personal regards,
Linda & Gayle
P.S. Cards can be sent to Craig Lambert, or Sophie and Emma Tuttleman at:
7791 Starlight Drive
San Diego, CA 92037
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