Marguarite Clark Public Relations
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Autumn Strier
Miracles for Kids
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ORANGE COUNTY COMES OUT SWINGIN' TO RAISE MORE THAN $750,000
FOR MIRACLES FOR KIDS (cont.)
"Night of Miracles 2010: Live & Swingin'" Held at St. Regis Monarch Beach
Guests enjoyed an elegant three-course dinner featuring: Duo of Chilled Asparagus and Smoked Salmon Napoleon to start; Beef Tenderloin with Marchand de Vin Sauce and Black Cod Grenobloise with Spinach Timbale as the main course; and Apple Tarte Tatin with Cinnamon Ice Cream for a sweet finale.
Miracles for Kids founder and board chairman Curtis Green, Jr. gave a warm welcome and thanked the board of directors, including Paula Ansara-Wilhelm, DJ Burke, Kenneth Gerdau, Azmin Ghahreman, David Heil, Michael Meyer, Kevin O'Connell, Peter Quill, Tom Swanecamp, Dag Wilkinson and Yuri Vanetik; as well as president and event chair Autumn Strier, for the consistent dedication of time, resources and energy that made the night possible.
T
he 2010 Miracle Maker Award was presented to Stars & Stripes Board of Directors, also known as "The Knights": Dick Gebhard, Jeff Cunningham, Tim Ryan, Charles Ruck, Al Baldwin and Larry Kirkenslager - in honor of their dedication to and support of Miracles for Kids, and the miracles that they have already made by selecting Miracles for Kids as a charitable partner for the 14th Annual Stars & Stripes Tournament in Cabo San Lucas held in June 2010.
From left to right: Charles Ruck, Partner, Latham & Watkins; Jeff Cunningham, SVP, Shea Properties; Dick Gebhard, Chairman, Pinnacle Holdings Group; Tim Ryan, EVP & COO, Anaheim Ducks.
Founded in 2002, Tustin-based Miracles for Kids' mission is to improve the lives of children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. The organization accomplishes this mission by providing families with the financial support necessary to cope with a child's illness; by providing funds to non-profits and other entities that support or conduct research focused on eradicating life-threatening childhood diseases and by serving as an advocate for children and families who are fighting life-threatening illnesses. For more information, please visit www.MiraclesForKids.org.
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