Yael Cohen Braun

Yael Cohen Braun (née Cohen; born 4 November 1986) is a South African-Canadian businesswoman, and a co-founder of Fuck Cancer, a health organization working for early detection and prevention of cancer.[1]

Yael Cohen Braun
Born
Yael Cohen

(1986-11-04) 4 November 1986
South Africa
EducationUniversity of British Columbia
Years active2009–present
Known forFuck Cancer, Health Advocacy, Philanthropy, Mother Lucker
Spouse
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(m. 2014; sep. 2021)​
Children3
AwardsQueen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal

Early life

Yael Cohen was born in South Africa to a Jewish family. Her father, David Cohen, worked as an oil and mining entrepreneur at Gold Wheaton Gold Corp, Northern Orion Resources and two other natural-resource companies.[2][3] The family moved to Canada in 1994.[4] She attended the University of British Columbia where she received a B.A. in Political Science in 2008.[5] After graduation, she went on to work in finance.[6]

Career

Cohen Braun launched Fuck Cancer in 2009 after her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer.[7] Fuck Cancer aims to engage millennials through social media to have a conversation about early detection and acute awareness of cancer.[8] In 2016, Fuck Cancer collaborated with jewelry designer Jennifer Fisher on fashion wearables in support of cancer victims.[9]

In 2018, Cohen Braun joined Bumble as a senior advisor.[10]

Politics

Cohen Braun has financially supported the presidential and senate campaigns of Cory Booker.[11] Cohen Braun and her then-husband Scooter Braun held a fundraiser for Kamala Harris during the 2020 Democratic primaries.[12]

Personal life

Cohen Braun married American music manager Scooter Braun on 6 July 2014 in Whistler, British Columbia. They have three children.[13][14][15] In July 2021, it was reported that the couple had separated.[16] Braun filed for divorce on 21 July 2021.[17]

Awards

References
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  10. "The Founder Of FCancer And Motherlucker Joins Bumble As A Senior Advisor". Forbes. Archived from the original on 20 October 2020. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
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  13. "Scooter Braun's Hit Factory". The Wall Street Journal. Archived from the original on 30 March 2019. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  14. "Scooter Braun Welcomes Baby Boy With Wife Yael -- Find Out His Cute Name!". Entertainment Tonight. Archived from the original on 30 March 2019. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  15. "John Travolta sells Brentwood compound to Scooter Braun for $18 million". Los Angeles Times. 14 January 2020. Archived from the original on 13 October 2020. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
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  17. Curto, Justin (21 July 2021). "Scooter Braun Divorcing Wife Days After Seventh Anniversary". Vulture. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
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  20. "Most Powerful Women In Canada: Women's Executive Network Reveals Top 100 Leaders". HuffPost Canada. 5 December 2012. Archived from the original on 3 May 2015. Retrieved 4 May 2015.
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  22. "WINNER PROFILES; Yael Cohen". Archived from the original on 9 December 2013. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
  23. "Meet the SuperSoul100: The World's Biggest Trailblazers in One Room". O Magazine. 1 August 2016. Archived from the original on 5 July 2018. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
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