Jewish Federation of Volusia & Flagler Counties Director Passes Away

Ormond Beach, FL – The woman who worked tirelessly to make sure thousands of students in Volusia and Flagler counties had school supplies every year and to raise money for the Jerry Doliner Food Bank, died Friday afternoon after a six-year battle with cancer. Gloria Max, long-time Director of the Jewish Federation of Volusia & Flagler Counties, passed away at the Halifax Health Hospice center in Ormond Beach, eleven days short of her 81st birthday, Max was diagnosed six years ago with stage 4 peritoneal cancer, a rare form of cancer that resembles ovarian cancer but can afflict even those who have had their ovaries removed. If you or someone you know is in need, or if you’d like too donate, visit the website jewishfederationdaytona.org or call the office at 386-672-0294.