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L uauE Celebrating 10 years of “surfing for a cure,” the UCSD Cancer Center Luau and Longboard Invitational took place on August 24 at Scripps Pier in La Jolla with a sell-out crowd of 900 guests enjoying the aloha spirit. Under the capable leadership of chair Sam Iacobellis and co-chairs Eric Cusick and Greg Rose, the hard-working committee once again produced a day that brought together individuals from all walks of life to have fun and raise money for the Cancer Center’s high-priority needs. The day began with the traditional Longboard Invitational surfing tournament. This year there were 20 surf teams, including Silvergate Bank, which returned as Title Sponsor. vent CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF GIVING A sumptuous tropical buffet and Pacific Island dancers complemented the surfing festivities. An emotional highlight came with the presentation of the Rell Sunn Award given posthumously to Alex Szekely in recognition of his contributions to the Luau Longboard Invitational during his lifetime. Picture Left: Luau committee member Steve Blank presents the Rell Sunn Award to members of Alex Szekely’s family — (l-r) his widow, Diane Saikhon-Szekely, and their two children; his sister, Olivia Szekely; and his mother, Deborah Szekely. Below: Surf legends and surfing enthusiasts at the 2003 Luau and Longboard Invitational. ‘ MEN ABOUT TOWN ’ A New Addition to Saks Annual Event For the fifth consecutive year, the Moores UCSD Cancer Center and Saks Fifth Avenue joined forces to raise money for cancer research initiatives at the Cancer Center. The first four years, the 4-day shopping event each September benefited breast cancer research. This year the event, held in conjunction with the Saks nationwide campaign called Key To The Cure, expanded to benefit women’s breast and reproductive cancers. The Fashion Valley and La Jolla Saks stores hosted signature parties for shoppers with food, beverages and entertainment. Also new this year was a kickoff event on September 4 called “Men About Town,” a distinctive, men’s fashion show held at Saks La Jolla. Katherine Kennedy and Robert Horsman co-chaired the fundraiser, which featured 23 of San Diego’s community leaders walking the runway in elegant menswear from Saks. Susan Lennon and Stan Miller from KUSI-TV served as emcees for this event, which was anything but traditional. Catcalls and dollar bills (including a few $100 bills) were in the air as the following models walked the catwalk: Everett Barry, Joseph Benoit, Tom Blair, Gordon Boerner, Arthur Brody, Jeff Chang, Howard Cohen, Jerry Coleman, Jim Fitzpatrick, William Geppert, Frank Goldberg, Edward Holmes, Robert Horsman, Wayne Lewis, George Liggins, Ashley McNally, Larry Newman, Eric Otterson, John Otterson, Neil Senturia, Bob Watkins and Mark Wiggins. UCSD School of Medicine Dean and model Edward W. Holmes (left) thanks fashion show guests for their impromptu donations and encourages more as event chairs Katherine Kennedy and Robert Horsman echo his enthusiasm. The Cancer Center is deeply grateful to Robert and Katherine for creating Men About Town and for letting everyone see just how much fun a fashion show can be; to Bill Fleming, Kim Biehl and the magnificent staff at Saks; and to Sammy Ladeki for donating the delicious hors d’oeuvres and beverages. Cancer Center News 10
Another Successful ‘Four Seasons’ Event Nearly 1,300 men, women and children turned out at the Four Seasons Resort Aviara’s “Four Seasons 4-Mile For Cancer” to help raise money for cancer research at the Moores UCSD Cancer Center. “I couldn't be more pleased with how the event turned out this year," said Brian Parmelee, general manager of Four Seasons Aviara and men’s run participant. “Statistics show that one in three people will be affected by cancer at some point in their lifetime. We are so thankful to the community for supporting the event and recognizing the importance of this cause.” The event kicked off with a 4-mile men’s and women’s run, followed by a coed walk and a “Kids Kilometer” race. There was a complimentary post-race breakfast provided by Aviara, as well as live entertainment by Jose Serano and Band. Children also enjoyed a Kids Activity Area with face painting, balloon artists and clowns. This annual event was founded in honor of Terry Fox, who was diagnosed with bone cancer in 1977, and had his right leg amputated six-inches above the knee. Because of his personal experience and the suffering he saw among other cancer patients, in 1981 Terry organized his “Marathon of Hope,” a run across Canada to raise money for cancer research. Terry ran an average of 26 miles a day for 143 days. At 3,339 miles, he fell victim to lung cancer, and succumbed to the disease ten months later, just short of his 23rd birthday. That very year, Four Seasons held its first run in Canada. The organization continues the crusade at its properties worldwide, and has raised nearly $300 million for the cause. Four Seasons Resort Aviara is an AAA Five Diamond luxury resort in Carlsbad that features a deluxe spa, fitness center, Arnold Palmer-designed golf course, tennis center, five restaurants, complimentary kids program and Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara, a luxury shared ownership club. Start Your Engines! Participants in the popular “Four Seasons 4-Mile For Cancer” event head out across the lush Aviara campus. Sea Anne Swim! La Jollan Anne Cleveland is in training for the event of her life — a double swim of the English Channel in August 2004. Only 16 people have successfully completed a double swim — from England to France and back to England. At 48 years old, Anne will be the oldest person in history to perform this feat. And she’s doing it to raise funds for the Moores UCSD Cancer Center. Anne has been swimming competitively since her early teens when she was inspired by San Diego’s own channel-swimming legend, the late Florence Chadwick. It wasn’t until Anne turned 40 that she got serious about training rigorously for distance swims. She has crossed the channels of Maui and Catalina, and in 2002 she swam the English Channel one way. Her inspiration Cancer patients. “Staying in the water for a channel swim is a lot like staying the course for cancer treatment. You can’t quit when you are tired or if you just don’t feel like it any more. You have to stay in to the finish,” she said. “Sometimes, toward the end of the swim, you can see the shore but the tides shift unexpectedly so you have to swim a few extra miles before you can reach land. I think there are similarities to cancer treatment. I’m not a cancer survivor, but I know a lot about staying in there for the long haul, so I hope that my swim will, in some small way, inspire those who are in treatment. And I hope to raise a lot of money for cancer education and outreach.” Stay tuned for updates as Anne trains for her historic swim for the Cancer Center. If you are interested in supporting this swim, please call the Cancer Center at 858-822-0175. 11 Cancer Center News
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