Regional Roundup
SOUTHWEST:
Sheriff Lee Baca of the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department, far left, and Chief William Bratton of the L.A.P.D. with two fighters
Los Angeles — An enthusiastic crowd of nearly 4,000 spectators watched two dozen boxers from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and Los Angeles Police Department duke it out at the 14th annual Fight for Life boxing tournament. Held on Nov. 30 at the L.A. Sports Arena, the 2007 competition raised more than $40,000 for City of Hope. Fight for Life has generated more than $500,000 since its inception and has traditionally featured boxers from the sheriff’s and police departments.
Palm Springs, Calif. — The Gems of the Desert Chapter held its fifth annual Desert Hope Charity Golf Tournament at the Desert Willow Golf Resort in Palm Desert, Calif., on March 31. Last year’s popular tourney, which was co-chaired by Brian Foord and Rich Stenton, netted more than $112,000. The growth of the chapter itself is another success story: What began with 12 members has now grown to nearly 225, thanks to the concerted recruitment efforts of board members.
Arlene Marzell and Kay Ramsey, event co-chairs
Hacienda Heights, Calif. — More than 600 supporters gathered for the Hacienda Heights Chapter’s 44th annual Fashion Show & Luncheon, held on Nov. 10 at Pacific Palms Resort in the City of Industry, Calif. The 2007 event, which included a fashion runway event and shopping boutique, raised more than $30,000 for City of Hope, due to the leadership of the event co-chairs. Since its inception, the chapter has raised more than $1,275,000.
Lorrie and Sheldon Bernstein
Oceanside, Calif. — Nearly 160 guests gathered at the El Camino Country Club on Oct. 13 for the “200th Celebration Dinner for Lorrie & Sheldon Bernstein,” which raised more than $27,000 for the City of Hope Liver Tumor Program. The total included a $10,000 gift from Ocean Hills Chapter member Arnold Kovin, who was inspired by the Bernsteins’ commitment.
The Bernsteins are longtime City of Hope supporters and co-presidents of the Ocean Hills Chapter, which now includes nearly 500 members. The number 200 in the event’s title represented the combined ages of hosts and event underwriters Lorrie and Sheldon Bernstein (80 and 85, respectively) and the couple’s 35 years of marriage. Among those in attendance was Lawrence Wagman, M. D., director of the Liver Tumor Program, who successfully treated Lorrie Bernstein in 2005. “At City of Hope, our innovative clinical efforts allow us to treat many at-risk patients who can’t obtain help elsewhere,” said Wagman.
NORTHEAST:
Members of United Artists Salon in Reading, Penn., HopeCut’s highest-grossing salon
Philadelphia — Through the 14th annual HopeCuts fundraising event, more than 300 Philly area hair salons helped raise a recordsetting $200,000 to support City of Hope’s cancer and HIV/AIDS programs. Thousands of supporters had their hair coiffed by stylists who donated their time and talent to raise cancer-fighting dollars.
NORTHWEST:
From left, Board of Regents member Bobbie Stern, Claudia Marks Larkin and Penny Coe
Seattle — Claudia Marks Larkin played host to 60 supporters at her Seattle home on Sept. 20 for the Bosom Buddies luncheon, which raised $18,000 for the City of Hope Breast Cancer Survivorship Care Program overseen by Smita Bhatia, M.D., chair of the Division of Population Sciences.