The Voice (November 2012 – January 2013) - AIDS Services ...

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PROMOTING HELP HOPE 

FEATURES 

A Legacy of Giving ............................................................................... 4 - 5 

ASF’s Annual Gala: A Night in South Beach Sizzles ......... 6 - 7 

The Friends of Dorothy Sunset with 

Successful Halloween Costume Gala ............................................... 9 

OCRA Reaches New Heights .............................................................. 11 

DEPARTMENTS 

Letter from the Executive Director .................................................... 3 

Around ASF ...................................................................................................... 8 

Save the Dates ................................................................................................ 8 

HIV in the News .......................................................................................... 10 

Memorials, Tributes & Grants ............................................................. 12 

Patron’s Council .......................................................................................... 12 

OUR MiSSiON 

The mission of AIDS Services Foundation is to prevent the spread of 

HIV and improve the lives of men, women and children affected by 

HIV/AIDS in Orange County. 

OUR STORy 

A small group of volunteers founded AIDS Services Foundation Orange 

County (ASF) in the late summer of 1985 because people were dying, 

had nowhere to turn and desperately needed help. ASF is now the 

largest and most comprehensive nonprofit HIV/AIDS service provider 

in Orange County, with a staff of committed and caring individuals, a 

23-member Board of Directors, and hundreds of dedicated volunteers. 

Each year, ASF helps more than 1,600 men, women and children, 

along with their families, that are either living with HIV or are impacted 

by HIV disease. Services include food, transportation, housing, case 

management, emergency financial assistance, children and family 

programs, Latino outreach programs, mental health counseling, support 

groups, HIV testing, and an extensive array of HIV prevention and 

education programs. We hope for a time when these services are no 

longer needed. Until then, we work hard each day to prevent the spread 

of HIV and to ensure that everyone living with HIV and AIDS in Orange 

County has access to life-enhancing care and services. 

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BOArD OF DIrEcTOrs 

Officers 

Shelly Virkstis, President 

Randy Harmat, Vice President 

Brian Bates, CPA / ABV, CVA, Treasurer 

Mark Gonzales, Secretary 

Members 

Erik Buzzard, Esq. 

Mark Guillod, C.P.A. 

Arnold Henson, M.D. 

Ken Jillson 

Idriss Maoui 

Jeffrey Pearson 

Al Roberts 

Jorge Rodriguez, M.D. 

David Treffry 

Duane Vajgrt, M.D. 

Vince Workman 

Founding President 

Al Roberts 

Advisory Board 

The Hon. Marilyn C. Brewer, Chair, State Assembly, Retired 

Tammie J. Arnold, Managing Director, PIMCO 

Jill Bolton, Disneyland Resort 

The Hon. Barbara Boxer, U.S. Senator 

Dean Corey, Executive Director, OC Philharmonic Soc. 

Heidi Cortese 

Ron Davies, Business Executive 

The Hon. Dianne Feinstein, U.S. Senator 

Bill Gillespie 

Howard Gleicher 

Robert Haskell, President, Pacific Life Foundation 

Pearl Jemison-Smith 

Janice Johnson 

Arnold W. Klein, MD 

Judith Morr 

Marica Pendjer 

Al Roberts 

Anita May Rosenstein, Business Executive 

The Hon. Loretta Sanchez, U.S. Congresswoman 

Rick Silver, Business Executive 

Jeffrey L. Stuckhardt 

In Memoriam 

Roger Johnson, Advisory Board Founding Chair 

Executive Director 

Philip Yaeger 

Editor: Marc Montminy 

Design: King Graphic Design 

Photographers: Doug Gifford, stan sholik 

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Dear Friends, 

As the end of 2012 fast approaches and we begin 

to look forward to the New Year, I’d like to take 

this opportunity to thank you for your continued 

support of AIDS Services Foundation Orange 

County over the last year. 

Through your support of events such as AIDs 

Walk Orange county, the Annual Gala, the 

Orange county ride for AIDs 

and the Friends of Dorothy 

Guild fund raisers, ASF continues 

its promise to never let our 

clients down or turn anyone 

away who needs our help. We 

are truly thankful that remarkable 

donors like you choose to invest 

in the longevity of the agency 

and the work we do. 

The longevity and fiscal future 

of the agency is addressed in this month’s cover 

story. It highlights ASF’s legacy giving program, 

Partners for Life, and tells the story of the most 

recent family to join this exclusive group of 

donors. A recent survey showed that nearly 89% 

of donors thought it appropriate for a charity to 

request a legacy gift. I hope that after reading 

this issue and reflecting upon the importance 

of legacy gifts to the agency, you will consider 

adding ASF to your after-life giving plans. 

I’d also like to call your attention to the annual 

holiday appeal letter from ASF Board President 

shelly Virkstis. We all continue to feel the 

negative effects of the limited growth of the 

economy, but for our clients, those effects 

Letter from the Executive Director 

become multiplied when combined with living 

with HIV/AIDS. Over the last year, requests for 

food and housing continued to rise, the need for 

medical case management increased and the 

continually high price of gasoline led to increased 

demand for transportation services to and from 

medical appointments. Your gift to the annual 

appeal, in any amount, would help significantly 

change lives. 

The year has seen many amazing 

developments including cheaper 

and more effective tests for 

HIV/AIDS, new treatment options, 

and even renewed hope for a cure. 

And ASF has increased its focus on 

prevention and education through 

testing and outreach. We face 

2013 working toward an AIDS-free 

generation with no new infections. 

Until we reach that goal, ASF looks forward to 

the continued partnerships we have created with 

you through events, the Patron’s council and 

the Friends of Dorothy Guild to serve the men, 

women, and children of Orange County affected 

by HIV/AIDS. 

On behalf of the board of directors, advisory 

board, staff, volunteers, and clients, we wish you a 

satisfying, safe, and fulfilling holiday season. And 

best wishes for the happiest of New Years! 

Sincerely, 

Philip Yaeger, Executive Director/CEO 

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A Legacy of Giving 

Whether it’s HIV/AIDS, breast cancer, Alzheimer’s, 

through that group and through in-kind donations 

feeding the hungry, or even children’s sports teams, such as the donation of a new freezer for the 

we all have causes that are important to us. And a 

Food Pantry. 

huge majority of individuals decide to financially 

support organizations that are working to discover 

a cure, ease suffering, or buy new uniforms. Recent 

statistics show that 7 out of 10 Americans make 

charitable gifts of some kind during their lifetime. 

“I had some extra time so I started volunteering 

on simple office work for AIDs Walk. ASF soon 

got me into helping with the next Splash doing 

auction baskets and paperwork. I loved the way my 

volunteer time was valued and appreciated. And I 

However, a small percentage 

still do!” 

of Americans, fewer than 

10%, choose to include 

charities in their wills or 

trusts. Why is there such 

a huge disparity in the 

number of people who help 

charities during life but make 

no effort to continue that 

help after death? Mostly, it’s 

because it never occurs to 

people to create a legacy gift. 

Jeff and Karla have lost count but 

they estimate they have been 

volunteering at ASF for 10 or 11 

years. The work they do ranges 

from event and office assistance, 

to Food Pantry, and deliveries. 

Jeff said, “We also participate in 

and have volunteered at the AIDS 

Walk. It's such a good tie-in for us 

Karla Kjellin-Elder & Jeffrey Elder 

because as we work every week 

in the pantry it makes it seem like the money we 

“Legacy giving is a way for a donor to continue to 

donate is taken to the store to purchase groceries 

uphold, through the creation of a future gift, the 

and we see those goods go to needy folks.” 

values he or she holds today,” says Philip Yaeger, 

ASF executive director. “Donors with the foresight 

to take this action now can ensure that ASF will 

continue its fight to end HIV/AIDS well into the 

future.” 

As friends of ASF, Karla and Jeff already knew how 

vital their support was to the agency. With the 

continued slashing of governmental support for 

HIV/AIDS programs, ASF relies on the generosity of 

individuals for an even more significant percentage 

ASF’s legacy giving program is called Partners for 

of our annual revenues. And as the virus continues 

Life. The most recent members to join the Partners its hold on at-risk populations around the county, 

for Life community are Karla Kjellin-Elder and her 

the need for continuing and long-term financial 

husband Jeffrey Elder. 

support is critical. 

Karla and Jeff first became involved with ASF when 

they attended a splash event as guests of a friend. 

“We really enjoyed ourselves and appreciated the 

work that ASF was doing so we checked into being 

donors,” said Karla. They became members of 

ASF’s major donor recognition group, the Patron’s 

council. And they continue to support ASF 

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Legacy gifts can provide that long-term support 

for ASF. Contributions made by bequests in a will 

or trust, designation of ASF as a beneficiary of all or 

part of a retirement plan, pension or personal IRA, 

designation of the agency as a beneficiary of all or 

part of life insurance policies, and/or endowment 

gifts each represent forms of legacy giving. These

gifts all represent powerful and meaningful ways for individuals to create a legacy of philanthropy for their family, 

their community and the organizations they support. 

“I can’t fully explain the many different ways legacy giving sustains the agency,” said Yaeger, “but I can tell you this. 

On several occasions over the last few years the agency has been able to provide critical services and care without 

interruption because of the receipt of legacy gifts from our donors. Legacy giving has helped sustain ASF through 

this last half-decade of financial stress.” 

In most cases, when legacy gifts are made, there is no cost to the donor. The gift is usually given after the passing 

of the donor and is a percentage of the remaining estate (after taxes, expenses and other specific bequests have 

been paid). The immediate benefit to the donor, in some cases, is a tax deduction or the avoidance of a capital 

gains tax. It’s a win-win. 

Karla offered, “We have our trust set up to include our four children and one charity as equal recipients. It had been 

going to a charity that made sense back in 1996 when we started the trust, but we’ve now decided it needed to go 

where our hearts are. And that’s ASF. We also have it set up that each of the children has to donate 10% of what 

they inherit to a charity of their choice.” She added with a smile, “Hopefully, that will be ASF.” 

Following is a list of the current members of the Partners for Life program and a memorial list of those members 

who have already realized their legacy. 

Doug Arneson 

Craig Benedetti 

Jeff L. Benedick 

Andrew J. Berner, Ph D 

Gerald Bodamer, DDS 

Jeffrey Elder and Karla Kjellin-Elder 

Karen Ellis 

Michael Feddersen 

Bruce N. Fox 

Robert F. Gentry 

Mark Igoe 

Ken Jillson 

Nicholas J. Labedz 

Mel Lewis, MD 

James C. Loomis 

Georgia Garrett-Norris 

Bob Metcalf 

Ed Mitchell 

David Newman-Treat 

Mark J. Porterfield Trust 

Al Roberts 

Jorge Rodriguez, MD 

Ty Rose 

Judith Rosenthal 

Richard Sneed 

Gunter B. Weissenberg 

Thomas Worthy 

In Memoriam 

Connie Acord 

Jack S. Agcaoili 

Carl Allsup 

Jerry R. Alsobrook 

James E. Armstrong Trust 

David A. Arnold Trust 

Bea Arthur 

Herbert Benton Trust 

Estate of Tim Blake 

Jon Bowes 

Estate of John C. Butler 

Michael W. Cole 

Robert Crowder 

Pat Feeney 

Don G. Hagan 

Greg Haskell 

Howle Family Trust 

Addison G. “Bud” Kerr 

Lawrence Kuzela 

Ira Charles “Chip” Levine 

Robin Masters 

Thomas E. McCarragher Trust 

Martha Raye 

Richard M. Reinsch 

Thomas A. Rose 

Richard L. Sartini 

William Scannell 

Eugene Scott 

Estate of Harry Smith 

Don Stratton 

Howard Trepp Trust 

Alexander J. Wentzel 

Arlie Wood 

For more information on the Partners for Life program, please contact Chris Bragg, Director of Individual Giving & 

Events, at (949) 809-8760 or cbragg@ocasf.org. d 


A Night in South Beach Sizzles! 


On Saturday, September 29, when guests walked the hot pink carpet outside Stage 

17 at Disney california Adventure®, they knew they were in for something special 

and different. And the ambiance within didn’t disappoint. Complete with pink and 

purple lighting, palm frond projections on enormous canvas sails, and the outlines of 

palm trees against a sunset sky, south Beach came to life in Southern California! 

With the support and vision of ASF Advisory Board members and event co-chairs 

Marilyn Brewer and Anita May rosenstein, ASF’s all new Annual Gala, the 

agency’s signature fund raising event, raised over $268,000! 

More than 300 guests enjoyed an open bar and passed hors d’oeuvres as they 

mingled, sought out old friends and made some new ones. A 7-piece salsa band 

entertained until guests sat down at their tables, elegantly appointed in pink and 

purple hues, for a savory and sumptuous dinner. Accompanying dinner were 

delicious wines provided by long-time ASF supporters, Beaulieu Vineyard. 

After dinner, ASF Executive Director Philip Yaeger presented a video produced 

especially for the evening. It highlighted the stories of two ASF clients who tested 

positive at the agency, were linked with services within the agency and in the 

community through our case management program, and who have returned to 

self-sufficiency, eager to educate their community with the information they have 

learned about HIV/AIDS from ASF. 

At the conclusion of the video, Yaeger recapped the agency’s HIV-testing and fund 

raising “Take the Initiative. Take the Test.” campaign. The $100,000 fund raising 

campaign was to conclude that evening and there was still a gap remaining in 

funds to be raised. Guests who were moved by the stories they had just seen were 

asked to make donations to the campaign and an additional $12,000 was raised. 

Next, a live auction was conducted by ASF co-founder and board member Ken 

Jillson. Items available included a trip aboard the Goodyear Spirit of America airship, 

a stay in an executive suite at the st. regis Monarch Beach resort, a two-night 

stay for four (park hopper tickets included) in the Disneyland Pirates of the Caribbean 

Suite, two business-class tickets aboard American Airlines and a luxurious timepiece 

by corum. Corporate cash support was provided by Waterpik. 

Following dessert, guests were surprised with a gift of high-tech Mickey ears from 

the Disneyland resort. Brought out by the tray-full by wait staff, the ears glowed 

and flickered in a stunning “Technicolor” display. Their full potential would not be 

realized until guests made their way to the Disney california Adventure® lagoon 

for the evening’s grand finale. 

From a special cordoned-off VIP section, guests of AsF’s Annual Gala – A Night in 

south Beach enjoyed the Disney’s World of Color water and laser show as the gifted 

Mickey ears twinkled and pulsed through a full spectrum of colors in conjunction 

with the music and visual splendor. It was a spectacular finale to a wonderful 

evening! 

Said Yaeger, “ASF is very lucky to be able to partner with the Disneyland Resort and 

offer our donors such a special evening. We are truly thankful for the support we 

received tonight from our many generous donors and our friends at Disneyland.” d

AsF’s ANNuAL GALA – A NIGHT IN sOuTH BEAcH MAJOr DONOrs 

$25,000+ 

Al Roberts & Ken Jillson 

The DaisyField Foundation 

$15,000+ 

Anita May Rosenstein 

Nicholas J. Labedz 

$10,000+ 

Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. 

Howard Gleicher & Damon Chen 

Jon Madison/ Steven Lewallen / Nigel Gevisser / 

Jorge Rodriguez, MD 

Marilyn C. Brewer 

Rick Silver & Robert Hayden / James E. Burba & 

Robert Hayes / John G. Combs & Sheldon Harte / 

Todd Davis & Chris Richter / John S. Cottrell / 

John Nelson 

$5,000+ 

Alan H. Miller, DDS & Mark Guillod, CPA 

Clark S. & Greg Collins 

Lorraine Ferrini & Cynthia Koulax 

Maria I. Marquez, MFT 

Randy J. Harmat & Eugenio Vasquez Link Newcomb 

& Micah Leslie 

Roya Cole 

Waterpik / Richard P. Bisson 

$2,500+ 

Barbara Venezia & Stanley Tkaczyk / Mark B. Eskander 

& Gerilyn Eskander / Vince D. Workman & 

Timothy B. Stoaks 

Dennis C. Sieting 

Duane J. Vajgrt, MD & Jeffrey Benedick 

Ed Todeschini & John Ferrante 

Dan Bassett 

Judith A. Morr / Janice M. Johnson 

Lawrence W. Will, DDS & Michael Shapiro 

Leonard R. Olds & Hugh Rouse 

Michael J. Fitzpatrick, MD 

Ronald Smelt & Max Schneider 

Panno Properties / Thomas Panno & Tony Maquet 

Philip Yaeger 

Shelly Virkstis 

$1,500+ 

David A. Canzoneri & Eric Cortina / Bradford J. Engelland 

& John Stordahl 

David H. Koontz & James Brophy 

Elliott Kornhauser, MD & Joe C. Baker, DMD / 

Hung Y. Fan, PhD & Michael Feldman 

EJ Tracy 

Frank N. Ricchiazzi & Borden T. Moller 

Gerald K. Bodamer, DDS & Michael W. Lewis 

Glen L. Morse & Douglas Coe / Burnham Benefits 

Joe G. Wilkins 

Michael H. & Nancy I. Brown, TTEE 

Pearl D. Jemison-Smith 

Cheryl Nault 

Richard P. Bisson & Paola Porrini-Bisson 

Ron Dier & Jock Stalker 

Sam & Susan Anderson 


Around ASF 

In search of secret Angels 

The holidays are a special time of reflection, compassion, 

and generosity. We all strive to show our love for family 

and friends through thoughtful and meaningful gifts. 

ASF’s clients are no different from the rest of us. They 

want to experience the joy of giving, too. 

However, due to the physical and 

financial stresses of living with HIV, many 

clients are burdened with the inability 

to provide their children with even one 

thoughtful or meaningful gift. The ASF Secret Angels 

program serves to alleviate some the strain living with 

HIV can bring to the holiday season. 

Your donations to Family Programs 

Secret Angels will help our clients in 

need with the purchase of special gifts 

for their children…special gifts for 

which they don’t have the means but 

desperately want to give. It’s easy to 

help. You can: 

d Purchase and donate Target gift 

cards. 

d Visit target.com. Select “TargetLists,” click on “Find 

a List,” and enter “Ana Mora,” ASF’s Family Programs 

coordinator. Once there, you can choose the items you 

wish to purchase from our clients’ wish list. 

d Make a cash donation to ASF designated for “Secret 

Angels” that we will use to purchase a gift. 

Thanks to your donations, ASF was able to provide 197 

children with new toys, clothing, books, and electronics 

through the Secret Angels program last year. 

Sponsorship of one child is equal to $50. However, any 

help you can provide will add holiday cheer to and 

greatly impact the lives of families affected by HIV/AIDS. 

For more information on ASF’s Secret Angels Program, please 

contact Ana Mora at (949) 809-5710 or amora@ocasf.org. 

Save the Dates! 


Bill & Sue Gross 

WEDNEsDAY, DEcEMBEr 5, 2012 

season of sparkle – Holidays on Ice 

ASF’s annual Holiday Party is back! Join 

us for heart hors d’oeuvres, festive treats 

and cocktails. Visit ocasf.org for more 

information or to purchase tickets. 

surprise Gift from 

Local Philanthropists 

In September, ASF received an unexpected gift from sue 

and Bill Gross through their William and sue Gross 

Family Foundation. The $50,000 gift was earmarked 

by the agency to increase ASF’s ability to reach at-risk 

populations with HIV testing. 

“The most important thing ASF can do to help an 

individual with HIV or AIDS is connecting them with 

care,’ said Philip Yaeger, ASF executive director. “Once 

they are receiving treatment, they get healthier, become 

considerably less likely to transmit the virus, and the 

community on the whole becomes 

healthier. Until each individual knows his 

or her status, there’s no reason for them 

to seek treatment. This generous gift will 

extend the reach of the testing campaign 

which is so important for Orange County.” 

“Bill and I are very proud to support ASF as 

they work toward ending both the spread 

of HIV and the incidence of AIDS in our 

community,” said Sue Gross, President of 

the family’s foundation. "As we’ve seen 

in our efforts in other parts of the world, the sooner you 

become aware, the greater the likelihood of successful 

treatment and a better life. We believe this program will 

make an impact on Orange County.” 

The agency will reach at-risk populations where they 

congregate. Testing hours are already regularly scheduled 

at the Mexican Consulate in Santa Ana. College campuses 

often host health fairs at which ASF provides free HIV 

testing and counseling. Community fairs and events, 

such as AIDs Walk Orange county and the recent 

National Latino AIDs Awareness Day health fair are 

also targeted to host testing. And teams of ASF’s HIV 

Prevention Specialists are out in the public in force on 

the days surrounding National HIV Testing Day and World 

AIDS Day. d 

sATurDAY, MAY 4, 2013 

AIDs Walk Orange county 

The spectacle continues at The Disneyland 

Resort. Visit aidswalkorangecounty.org for 

more details.

THE FrIENDs OF DOrOTHY suNsET AFTEr 6 YEArs 

Final Halloween costume Gala caps a successful Year 

For the last 6 years, Barbara Venezia and her dedicated steering 

committee have worked to raise much-needed funds for and awareness 

of HIV/AIDS in Orange County. Their group, The Friends of Dorothy 

Guild, acted as ambassadors and fund raisers for AIDS Services 

Foundation in communities in which ASF traditionally had no presence. 

They have been a huge success! But all good things must come to an end. 

With close to twenty-five events under their belts and over $700,000 

raised for client programs and services at ASF, The Friends of Dorothy 

Guild leadership have decided it’s time to box up the red-sequined 

pumps and disband the group. 

On Saturday, October 20, a sold-out crowd of two hundred 

supporters gathered at The center club in Costa Mesa for the dual 

purpose of celebrating the Dorothy’s annual Haunted Halloween 

Costume Gala and wishing the guild a fond farewell. The $42,000 

raised at the event through ticket sales, live and silent auctions, and 

event underwriting brought the guild’s fund raising total to over 

$100,000 for the 2012 season. 

The annual event also allowed the Dorothy’s to honor and thank 

their corporate and underwriting supporters for the year with their 

signature shoe Awards. Event sponsors that were recognized 

included Mark Eskander, The center club, Dennis sieting, susan 

scott, David Przeracki, scott christian, and Al roberts & Ken 

Jillson. Food and refreshments were provided by Barefoot Wine 

and Bubbly, Billy’s Naked chicken, Divas cup cakes, carolyn 

stoaks, and Nothing Bundt cakes. 

“I’m proud of what the Dorothy Guild’s accomplished. Though our 

fundraising campaign has ended a successful run, we’ve grown a 

base of donors for ASF who I hope will continue to support them 

over the Rainbow and never lose sight of the important work ASF 

does,” says Venezia. 

“After their six amazing years of financial support and outreach in the 

wider community, ASF is certain there will never be another group 

that is equal to the task of accomplishing what the Dorothy’s did,” 

said Philip Yaeger, ASF executive director. “Barbara Venezia and her 

group have put forth unbelievable amounts of energy in support 

of the work ASF does in Orange County. That drive, generosity, and 

dedication can never be replaced.” d 


HIV In The News 

New HIV Tests still Being Developed 

With the recent distribution of OraQuick at-home HIV 

tests to the marketplace, HIV testing should be becoming 

commonplace. That’s good news! With a retail cost 

of only $39.99, HIV testing is now easier and more 

confidential than ever. Researchers, however, are still 

trying to find even easier and cheaper ways to test for 

HIV in the system. 

According to a paper published in Nature 

Nanotechnology, researchers at Imperial 

college London have developed a test that 

analyzes blood serum for an HIV biomarker 

known as p24. When present, a reaction in a 

vial of solution causes nanoparticles of p24 

to draw together into irregular clusters and 

develop a blue hue. These blue clusters are 

visible to the naked eye. When a negative 

result is achieved, the particles separate 

into spheres and remain red. 

The test can detect even the minutest 

particle of p24 and therefore significantly 

decreases the window period – the period 

directly after infection when other antibodies tests may 

give a false negative. The test is also one-tenth the cost 

of current ELISA nucleic-acid based tests. 

Researchers hope to team with nonprofit global health 

groups to put the test into wide use in low-income 

countries ravaged by HIV/AIDS. 

Twice Yearly check-ups May control HIV 

MedPage Today reported recently that “going 4 or 6 

months between office visits instead of the standard 3 

does not appear to compromise virologic control among 

stable-HIV patients.” 

The study, conducted by April Buscher, MD, while a 

resident at Baylor college of Medicine in Houston, 

found that If patients only saw their physicians every 4 

months, 75% still had undetectable viral loads at the end 

of a year. Of the patients who only saw their doctors 

twice a year – every 6 months -- 76% had maintained 

virologic control at the end of 12 months. These 

numbers are consistent with the 75% who maintained 

virologic control after regular quarterly visits. 

Buscher noted that the generalizability of her findings for 

the 6 month visits group might be limited because of the 

small percentage of patients within that group. Of the 

2,165 patients included in the study, only 168, or about 

7.5%, were members of the 6 month group. 


In contrast, the study also found that CD4 counts

The 3rd annual Orange county 

ride for AIDs set new milestones 

this year as the event continued 

the growth realized during last 

year’s ride. 

Registrations were up about 40% 

to a total of 165 for the October 

13 event. More than 120 riders, 

a growth of more than 50%, 

participated on the day of the 

event. And, although the books 

don’t close on the event until 

December 1, funds raised are 

expected to top $125,000! That 

total is 16% more than we raised 

last year! 

OcrA also increased its size by 

adding an extra route for less 

experienced riders. In addition to 

the 100-mile Century route and 

the 62-mile Metric Century route, 

riders could also opt for the less 

imposing, 30-mile Taste of 

OCRA route. 

All three routes were once again 

developed by local cycling club, 

Team Oc. The members of Team 

OC once again stepped up in a big 

way to assist in the execution and 

logistics of the ride. Members also 

offered training rides for all three 

routes with special Sunday rides 

focusing on the family-friendly 

Taste of OCRA ride. The continued 

success of OCRA is definitely due 

in no small part to the involvement 

of the members of Team OC. 

Also new this year was the location 

of the start and finish line at the 

Festival of Arts grounds in Laguna 

Beach. The new site offered the 

ride and our cause greater visibility 

and definitely added to the excited 

atmosphere of the post-ride festival. 

The new start and finish location 

also provided the opportunity to 

change and refine the routes used 

for the last two years. Riders all 

agreed the new routes were more 

forgiving, with the hardest climbs 

coming about half-way through the 

ride instead of long climbs to 

the finish. 

Pit Stop locations along the routes 

included Irvine Valley college, 

starbucks at Las Flores Plaza in 

Rancho Santa Margarita with a 

volunteer crew supplied by chase 

Morgan, and Doheny state Beach 

staffed by ASF employees, friends 

and family. Trabuco Hills High 

school served as the lunch Pit Stop 

location. Volunteers from Wells 

Fargo handed out sandwiches 

to our riders provided by BJ’s 

restaurant and Brewhouse of 

Laguna Beach. Awaiting the riders 

at the finish were pizzas provided 

by BJ’s and burgers and fries served 

fresh from Original Tommy’s 

Burgers food truck. 

Organizers are already sitting down 

to plan the 4th annual Orange 

County Ride for 

AIDS. We’re definitely 

expecting it to continue to 

grow! Registration should be open 

by early December for the planned 

October ride! More information can 

be found at ocrideforaids.com. d 

OCRA Reaches New Heights! 

Presenting sPonsor 

gold sPonsors 

silver sPonsors 

Bronze sPonsors 

suPPorting sPonsors 

Media sPonsor 

service sPonsors 

A Road Bike 4 U • Bike Religion 

East West Bikes 

Edge Cyclesports 

G2Bikes Bicycle Center 

Irvine Bicycles 

JAX Bicycle Centers • Kiehl’s 

Laguna Beach Legal 

Oakley Performance Bikes 

Rock N’ Road Cyclery 

Simple Green 

Sport Performance Institute 

Starbucks • Yoga Works 


Memorials/Tributes/Grants Patron's Council 

MeMorials 

IN MEMOrY OF DINO AND ruBY GOMEz 

Arthur Gomez 

IN MEMOrY OF EDDIE “TONY” EsTrADA 

AND sHAWN cOAKLEY 

Richard and Charlene Estrada 

IN MEMOrY OF MIcHAEL MccOY 

Vine Street Elementary School Faculty Fund 

tributes 

IN HONOr OF Dr. JuDY FLuOr ruNELs 

Louis D. Nealon 

IN HONOr OF LOuIs 

ASF Volunteer Extraordinaire 

Carol M. Edwards 

IN HONOr OF KEN JILLsON 

On the occasion of his birthday 

Max Schneider and Ron Smelt 

In Memory of 

Michael strazzulla 

In Honor of 

Barbara Hobson 

—Ellen Gilleland 

grants 

Thank you to the following for their generous 

support of ASF's programs and services: 

Entertainment AIDs Alliance ........... $5,000 

General Operating 

MAc AIDs Fund ................................ $25,000 

Nutrition Services Program 

Wells Fargo Foundation .................. $10,000 

Medical Case Management 

Wilbur May Foundation .................. $15,000 

Family and Children’s Program 


The outstanding leadership and commitment of its generous 

supporters are essential aspects of ASF’s ability to help individuals 

living with HIV and AIDS. Patron’s Council is ASF’s major donor 

recognition society. Patron’s Council members are vital to the 

success of ASF and demonstrate their unwavering commitment 

to the agency by contributing $1,200 or more annually in nonevent 

related contributions. As major donors, Patron’s Council 

members enjoy several recognition events each year. 

PrEsIDENT’s cIrcLE 

$50,000+ 

Anita May Rosenstein** 

AMBAssADOr’s cIrcLE 

$10,000+ 

Marilyn Brewer** 

DIrEcTOr’s cIrcLE 

$5,000+ 

Michael H. & Nancy I. Brown 

Bill Gillespie** 

DELEGATE’s cIrcLE 

$2,500+ 

Jeffrey Elder & 

Karla Kjellin-Elder 

Gerald Giannini & 

Ralph Wilson 

Dennis c. sieting 

James W. Vaughn & 

Kevin M. Broadwater 

ADVOcATE’s cIrcLE 

$1,200+ 

Wylie A. & Bette Aitken 

Joe Baker, DMD & 

Elliott Kornhauser, MD 

craig Benedetti & 

Alex Acosta 

Desi Barroga 

Brian D. Bates, CPA/ABV, CVA* 

Jeff L. Benedick & 

Duane Vajgrt, MD* 

James E. Burba & Bob Hayes 

Erik Buzzard* 

David A. Canzoneri & 

Eric Cortina 

Walter W. Carnwright & 

Ariel C. Feir 

Mark Coolidge 

Karen Ellis & 

sandra Hartness 

Bradford J. Engelland & 

Jon stordahl 

Hung Y. Fan, PhD & 

Michael Feldman 

Mark Guillod* & Alan H. Miller 

Arnold Henson, MD* 

Carl O. Harvey 

Robert M. Hodges, PhD & 

Charles Hensley, PhD 

Daniel r. Hovenstine, MD & 

John Weber 

Janice M. Johnson** 

Mark Loeffler 

Judith A. Morr* 

Glen L. Morse & Douglas Coe 

christopher Quilter 

Patricia Powers 

Chuck P. Rainey III 

Al Roberts* & Ken Jillson* 

Scott Sackin & Philip Talbert 

Max A. Schneider, M.D. & 

Ronald E. Smelt 

Frank J. schools 

Jean E. Schwalbe 

Calvin L. Smith, Jr. 

Jeffrey Stuckhardt** & 

Bill Lawrence 

Ed Todeschini & 

John Ferrante 

Philip Yaeger* 

* ASF Board Member ** ASF Advisory Committee Member 

* Indicates renewal of Patron’s council Membership 

since last printing.

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