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Long Beach Cancer League Charity Event
By frhayes | April 28, 2009
On Saturday, April 25, 2009 the Long Beach Cancer League (LBCL) presented their 33rd annual Long Beach Gala “In the Mood” at the Daugherty Sky Harbor Hangar. This event was co-chaired by Loren Miner and Sheryl Stewart, with event honorees Long Beach Fire Department (LBFD) Chief David Ellis and his wife Roni, both cancer survivors.
The event was “Sold Out” attended by 500 guests, including additional LBFD cancer survivors Battalion Chief Mike Albarran and retired Captain Hank Zavaleta. Guests were treated to a Gourmet dinner, dancing, live entertainment, and live and silent auctions. Some of the unique items available during the auctions included private dinner parties, sporting events, private television show tapings, and exciting travel opportunities.
The LBCL, a fundraising auxiliary of the American Cancer Society, is comprised of over 100 dedicated volunteers who have created and promoted this event on a yearly basis. During the last thirty-three years over ten million dollars has been raised, and with this years proceeds more funds will now be available to help fight cancer.
The specific mission of the LBCL is to further the general purpose of the American Cancer society. Some of the ways that this is accomplished is through funding cutting edge research, providing some services at no cost to patients and their families, as well as providing transportation to and from cancer treatment facilities.
The American Cancer Society as a whole is a nationwide voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering through research, education, advocacy and service.
To help the LBCL please call (562) 437-0791 (option 3) ext. 245 or to learn more about the ACS call 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org
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