Jazzercise dance on the USS Midway
Jazzercise dance on the USS Midway
San Diegans Danced for Life on the deck of the USS Midway on Sept. 13. Jazzercise instructors led 1,100 people in a group fitness class to honor breast cancer survivors, increase awareness and raise funds to find a cure. The Jazzercise Dance for Life event raised $92,000 for the Susan G. Komen 3-Day. Jazzercise instructors worldwide will be hosting fundraisers to support breast cancer awareness. “We are proud to be part of the fight to end breast cancer,” said Judi Sheppard Missett, Founder and CEO of Jazzercise, Inc. “We’re excited to be able to do what we love – dance,”
Voices for Children – Sharon Lawrence, Haeyoung Kong Tang, Jennifer and Richard Greenfield
Voices for Children – Sharon Lawrence, Haeyoung Kong Tang, Jennifer and Richard Greenfield
Starry Starry Night benefiting Voices for Children held on Sept. 13 at the San Diego Polo Club, raised $1.1 million. “Our guests were exceedingly generous in their support of our foster children and our Court Appointed Special Advocate program. As a result, hundreds of children will receive a CASA—someone to stand by them during a traumatic time,” said VFC president and CEO Sharon Lawrence. CASAs work directly with foster children and ensure their needs are met in the courtroom, classroom, and community. The Constellation Sponsor was Haeyoung Kong Tang and the Andromeda Sponsors were Cox, Farrell Family Foundation and Qualcomm.
At&T Guardians
At&T Guardians
The AT&T Pioneers De Anza Chapter hosted its annual golf tournament on July 19 at the San Vicente Golf Resort in Ramona. AT&T Pioneers is a network of current AT&T employees and retirees who volunteer to effect immediate, tangible change in local communities, in partnership with their sponsors. The $7,000 raised benefits Operation Homefront to help provide emergency financial and other assistance to the families of service members and wounded warriors. The AT&T Pioneers presented the check to Operation Homefront on Sept. 17.
National University Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
National University Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
National University announced the grand opening of the Sanford Education Center on Sept. 18 which is made possible by the support of Denny Sanford. “This is a momentous occasion for National University, for the City of San Diego, and for communities around the country as we oversee the national expansion of the Sanford Education Center’s initiatives that address needs in the education and nonprofit sector through research-based practices and innovative approaches,” said National University President Michael R. Cunningham.”
Vatei Campbell, The Elizabeth Hospice; Janet Bessent, OYC Commodore; Alexandra Prsha, The Elizabeth Hospice
Vatei Campbell, The Elizabeth Hospice; Janet Bessent, OYC Commodore; Alexandra Prsha, The Elizabeth Hospice
Oceanside Yacht Club Charity raised $26,000 for The Elizabeth Hospice at their 7th annual Charity Regatta. “The Elizabeth Hospice is honored to be selected by the Oceanside Yacht Club as their regatta beneficiary of choice for the past 12 years,” said Jan Jones, President and CEO of The Elizabeth Hospice. “Their generous contributions directly impacts The Elizabeth Hospice’s profound mission in providing comprehensive services for adults and children impacted by illness and grief in our community.”
The San Diego Police Foundation is presenting its Gold Shield Gala on Oct. 4 at the Del Mar Country Club. To reflect the energy and optimism of Chief of Police, Shelley Zimmerman, the theme of year’s Gold Shield Gala is “The Future’s So Bright, You Gotta Wear Shades!” Sponsors include Wells Fargo, Alethea, SDG&E, Brookfield Residential, Brehm Residential, Merrill Lynch, The Private Client Reserve U.S. Bank Motorola Solutions and Valley View Casino & Hotel.
The Joe and Mary Mottino Family YMCA in San Marcos held its “Kids Need Heroes” Gala on Sept. 13. North County Health Services was the Award winner of Business of the Year and their lead pediatrician, Dr. Chanelle Calhoun, received the Hero of the Year Award. The Gala helps the Y provide vital programming for children and families of Oceanside, Camp Pendleton, Vista, Carlsbad, Fallbrook and Bonsall.
Home Start Board President Lynette Hurd, Dean Taghaboni, Rite Aid district manager; and Laura Mustari, Home Start CEO
Home Start Board President Lynette Hurd, Dean Taghaboni, Rite Aid district manager; and Laura Mustari, Home Start CEO
The Rite Aid Foundation has awarded a $10,000 grant to Home Start in recognition of its programs and services that assist San Diego families with prevention and treatment of child abuse. Rite Aid has created a reward program called “idCents” and will provide a matching donation of $500 for every $500 customers designate to this program through their Rite Aid wellness+ cards when making purchases, up to $5,000 total. Rite Aid customers can visit KidCents.com, elect to round up their Rite Aid purchases, and donate their change to Home Start.
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