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Almost all of the gifts are named in honor of Gertrude and Louis Feil, who gave to Jewish organizations and hospitals.

Aid for Cancer Patients Melanie Grayce West 2011

The center will be renamed in honor of Mr. Feil's late parents, Gertrude and Louis Feil.

Aid for Cancer Patients Melanie Grayce West 2011

Jeffrey J. Feil is hoping to make it easier for cancer patients in South Nassau County to get the care they need closer to home.

Aid for Cancer Patients Melanie Grayce West 2011

Mr. Feil says that a lot of people in the region seek cancer treatment in Manhattan, but the trouble for patients who require constant treatment is that the commute from Long Island can become an emotional and financial burden to families.

Aid for Cancer Patients Melanie Grayce West 2011

Jeffrey J. Feil Mr. Feil, 64 years old, is the chief executive of the New York-based Feil Organization, a real-estate company.

Aid for Cancer Patients Melanie Grayce West 2011

Adds Mr. Feil, "When you're fortunate to make some money you're fortunate to give it away, too."

Aid for Cancer Patients Melanie Grayce West 2011

Many of the validation principles and communication techniques that were developed by Naomi Feil are taught to professional caregivers, and some eventually make their way to family caregivers as well.

Rita Altman, R.N.: Validating Feelings of Seniors with Memory Loss R.N. Rita Altman 2011

Many of the validation principles and communication techniques that were developed by Naomi Feil are taught to professional caregivers, and some eventually make their way to family caregivers as well.

Rita Altman, R.N.: Validating Feelings of Seniors with Memory Loss R.N. Rita Altman 2011

Mr. Feil has visited South Nassau Communities Hospital and met with doctors about a half-dozen times.

Aid for Cancer Patients Melanie Grayce West 2011

During face-to-face meetings with doctors and hospital staff, "you get to hear and listen, some of it is good for education purposes and another part of it is you expand your thinking in what you're doing," says Mr. Feil.

Aid for Cancer Patients Melanie Grayce West 2011