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The Sabrina Cohen Foundation is frequently mentioned in the media, often times in a one-on-one interview with Sabrina Cohen. Below is a list of some of her media appearances to date. Please check back periodically for the latest news and updates.
March 5, 2013
The American Red Cross presents 11 outstanding women leaders who will be receiving the Sara Hopkins Woodruff Spectrum Awards for Women during a luncheon on March 5th at the InterContinental Miami Hotel. The honorees serve as exceptional examples of the humanitarian principles of the American Red Cross: Humanity, Impartiality, Independence, Unity, Neutrality, Universality and Voluntary Service. “Spectrum” refers to the impact these women have on a broad scope of community life and also reflects the spectrum of cultures represented in our community. For more info or to purchase tickets, please visit
December 5, 2012
Sabrina Cohen honored for providing inspiration and raising awareness at the 2012 World Stem Cell Summit. Last night the World Stem Cell Summit honored Sabrina Cohen with its Inspiration award for her remarkable work in raising awareness about stem cell therapy and regenerative medicine. READ ARTICLE
December 4, 2012
South Florida residents honored for stem cell advocacy: When Sabrina Cohen was just 14, she did what any teenager might do without thinking: She jumped in a car with boys for a joy ride. But the drag-racers crashed leaving Cohen with a spinal cord injury. Now 34, Cohen will receive the “inspiration
award” Tuesday night for her stem cell advocacy from the World Stem Cell Summit being held this week in West Palm Beach. READ MORE
September 11, 2012
Sabrina Cohen nationally recognized by SELF Magazine: Chamber member Sabrina Cohen is a winner in SELF magazine’s “Women Doing Good” contest and is heading to New York City to be honored at a celebrity awards dinner, where Sabrina will receive $10,000 for her nonprofit organization that raises money for medical research. Miami Beach Community News
September 9, 2012
Local life coach sets inspiring example: Sabrina Cohen plans to graduate from the University of Miami in February as a Certified Professional Life Coach. She is a regular visitor at area schools, invited to encourage students to be themselves and to “trust their gut.” The Miami Herald
June 16, 2012
Prom with a Purpose: Fienberg-Fisher K-8 Center’s eigth-grade prom raised $3,200 for the Sabrina Cohen Foundation for Stem Cell Research (SCF). The Miami Herald
February 11, 2012
Miami Beach honors Sabrina Cohen for America Inspired win: Miami Beach Mayor Matti Bower and the city commissioners honored Sabrina Cohen this week for winning $10,000 in the “America Inspired” contest. Examiner.com
January 9, 2012
“Paralyzed as a teen, Sabrina Cohen fights to cure others” Sabrina Cohen has performed stand-up comedy from a wheelchair, rolled the catwalk as a fashion model, and donned scarcely more than a bikini’s worth of body paint, all in the name of raising money for medical research. Examiner.com
November 28, 2011
“The economics of stem cell research” 89.3 KPCC
November 21, 2011
“Economics, not science, thwarts embryonic stem cell therapy” L.A. Times
March 7, 2011
“People to know” The Miami Herald
December 28, 2010
“Calendar doctor puts the heat in June” Palm Beach Post
December 24, 2010
“Ring in 2011 with a stem cell calendar” The Scientist
December 11, 2010
“Selling Cell-ebrity” Miami Herald, Tropical Life section
November 9, 2010
“Stem cell treatment for heart disease coming soon” Medical Staff Daily Writer
November 3, 2010
“Calendar showcases hunky docs to raise money for stem cell research” Examiner.com
July 14, 2010
“Inaugural ‘Sailapalooza’ raises $9000″ Coconut Grove Grapevine
March 22, 2010
“Focus on women’s health at Miami Beach Women’s Conference 2010″ The Examiner
January 17, 2010
“Stem cell pioneer to speak at reception, Accelerate the Cure” Miami Herald
November / December 2009
Sabrina Cohen is recognized by WebMD Magazine as a 2009 “American Health Hero”
December 20, 2007
“Fashion for a good cause: stem cells” Miami Herald
February 26, 2007
“HOPING FOR A CURE: Sabrina Cohen uses her advertising skills to launch a foundation to fund stem cell research.” - Miami Herald, Tropical Life Section
May 18, 2006
“Raw and Uncensored: Women with disabilities are bold and beautiful at the Dorsch Gallery” Miami New Times
September 26, 2005
“Activist slogans go over the tank top to fight illnesses” Palm Beach Post
September 2004
“Michael J. Fox, supporter of stem cell research, stumps for Kerry in Miami” Miami Herald






