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SuperStar Gala 2008
Kids Korps USA’s SuperStar Gala treated approximately 400 supporters to an elegant evening at the Four Seasons Resort Aviara. Chaired by Gina Loyek, the star-studded event again featured CNN’s Larry King as master of ceremonies, with celebrity participation by the San Diego Padres including Trevor Hoffman, Kevin Towers, Jerry Coleman, and Dick Friedman. Annual Leadership Awards were presented to Bill and Connie McNally, and John, Marian, Chris, and Max Benassi. Guests at the festive gala enjoyed cocktails, dinner, dancing, and bid on a stunning array of silent and live auction items.
— Jane Shiomi, photos by Paul Andrews
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Kevin Towers, Larry King, Trevor Hoffman, and Jerry Coleman
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Dawn Lehman and Joani Wafer
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| Larry King, Connie and Bill McNally, and Wendy Walker |
Dorothy Menish, Mary Beth Kellee, Hugh Dunklee, and Kimberly King |
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| Lee and June Stein with Max Benassi |
Stuart Newman, Sandy Temple, Michael Cunningham, Marian Benassi,
Larry Bloch, and Christina Serran |
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| Julie Cameron, Coop Cooprider, Tracy Hoffman, and Kelly Towers |
Michael Irvine and Peggy Stephenson |
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Bertrand and Denise Hug |
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Jerry and Gina Loyek |
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Ladies In Red
There’s something empowering about a roomful of women all dressed in red, which was exactly the point of the Go Red for Women luncheon and heart expo at the Hotel Del. The annual American Heart Association confab urges women to take charge of their heart health by raising awareness and funds to fight heart disease, the number one killer of U.S. women. Myssie McCann was event chair, with Dianne York-Goldman serving as Circle of Red chairwoman.
— Andrea Naversen, photos by Paul Andrews
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Fashionable Fundraising
Mama’s Kitchen, The Westgate Hotel, and Leonard Simpson-Fashion Forward presented a men’s and women’s runway fashion show titled Be Haute! Be Here! If You’re Not, You’re Naught. Honorary chair was Sally B. Thornton, and emcee was KUSI’s Sandra Maas. Supporters enjoyed a social hour and silent auction, gourmet luncheon, and, of course, stunning fashions — all to support Mama’s Kitchen.
— Jane Shiomi, photos by Bob Stefanko
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Dianne York-Goldman, Mahjuba Levine, and Myssie McCann
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Joni Alpert and Ester Paul
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| Jennifer Spinella, Michelle Taylor, and Trish Novak |
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Merle Lotherington, Cristull Hasson, Phyllis Parrish, and Dian Peet |
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| Amanda Rasmusen, Rose Cole, and Tiffini Cartozian |
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Ellen Bryson, Susan Clifton, and Sandra Maas |
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| Barbara-Lee Edwards and Elizabeth Barrett-Connor |
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Jolynn Shapiro and Kris Whitehead |
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Robin Henderson and Kaelin Ratzlass
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MaryAnn Ginnow and Lois Roon |
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Dinner With The Pros
The second annual Dinner With The Pros took place at Velocity Sports Performance Center in Carlsbad, where supporters gathered to meet with an all-star roster of professional athletes including Drew Brees, David Wells, Junior Seau, and more to raise funds for TAPS (Teen Adolescent Placement Services), which provides assistance to families with troubled and at risk youth. The event was hosted by John Carney, Phil Nevin, and Tina Mickelson, with Aaron Taylor serving as emcee and Bill Menish as auctioneer.
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Everything’s Coming Up Roses
A high-energy fashion event and luncheon recently took place at The US Grant Hotel. Presented by Leonard Simpson of Fashion Forward and the American Red Cross Red Rose Society, guests also enjoyed a social hour, silent auction, and fabulous runway show, the proceeds from which will support the Local Disaster Relief Fund of the San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter of the American Red Cross.
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| JD Carney, Holly Carney, John Carney, Toni Setilli, and Mike Setilli |
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Marie Chemali, Marjie Atwood, Crystull Hassan, and Joan Bowes |
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| Nina and David Wells |
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Reena Horowitz, Esther Jane Paul, Chris Marek, and Jeanne Jones
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Jonathan Weisz, Junior Seau, and Jacki Lake
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Dee Ammon, Judy Ferrero, Cathy Lynch, and Susan Parker |
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| Kimberly Hunt and Cindy Whitmarsh |
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Mari Hamlin Fink, Joe Craver, Andrea Naversen, and Leonard Simpson |
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| Kyle Turley and Drew Brees |
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Heart And Soul Gala
Jewish Family Service of San Diego’s annual spring Heart and Soul Gala took place at the Hyatt Regency in La Jolla. Themed Share Your Heart, the event celebrated the accomplishments of Marsha Berkson, Merle Fischlowitz, and Carole and Jerry Turk, whose vision, leadership, and dedication resulted in the creation of The Hand Up Youth Food Pantry, North County Inland Senior Center and Senior Wheels, and the Turk Family Center. The event raised more than $700,000 to benefit more than 50 social service programs of Jewish Family Service. — Jane Shiomi |
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An Evening With Jay Leno
The Rancho Santa Fe Unit of Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary hosted their 12th annual fundraising event at The Grand Del Mar. Stand Up for Rady Children’s Cancer Care Center, An Evening With Jay Leno featured cocktails, a silent auction, delectable food station offerings, and a Las Vegas-style performance by the legendary Jay Leno, who also met and mingled with the event’s top sponsors.
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| Merle Fischlowitz, Marsha Berkson, and Jerry and Carole Turk |
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David and Christine Ashworth with Natalie and Paul Sager |
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| Jeri Rubin, Brian Hext, Dana Harris, and Adam Furman |
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Chris and Dana Taylor with Lori and Michael Essrig |
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| Jack White, Tanya and Charles Brandes, and Daniel Einhorn |
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Leslie DeGoler, Jay Leno, and Beth McCain |
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| Ashley Stone and Jen Kagnoff |
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Karen Ventura and Charles Stuart |
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| Joan and Irwin Jacobs with Jill Spitzer |
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Marsina Checketts, Karen Cochran, Colleen Lauffs, and Kelly Perez |
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