Photo Flash: John Wayne Cancer Institute Auxiliary Hosted LA ODISEA, The 34th Annual Odyssey Ball
by A.A. Cristi
- May 8, 2019
The John Wayne Cancer Institute Auxiliary (JWCIA) honored neurologist and neuro-oncologist Santosh Kesari, MD, PhD, with "The Duke" Special Service Award, and philanthropist and President of Premier Girls Fastpitch Dan Hay with the Generation of Hope Award, at La Odisea, the 34th Odyssey Ball on Saturday, May 4th at the Montage Beverly Hills, Los Angeles. Co-Chaired by Katie Lewis and Marisol Zarco, the annual JWCIA flagship fundraiser benefits the John Wayne Cancer Institute at Providence Saint John's Health Center. Generous sponsorship of the event was provided by The Adelson Family Foundation.
Associates for Cancer Studies Honor Patrick M. Byrne and Nancy O'Dell at 28th Annual Gala
by A.A. Cristi
- Nov 22, 2017
Associates for Breast and Prostate Cancer Studies (ABCs), helmed by president Gloria Gebbia, hosted its annual, star-studded Talk of the Town black-tie gala at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Beverly Hills, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. Gala benefited breast and prostate cancer research at the John Wayne Cancer Institute at Providence Saint John's Health Center. Patrick M. Byrne, founder and CEO of Overstock.com was honored with the Spirit of Hope Award and Entertainment Tonight's co-anchor Nancy O'Dell was recipient of the Spirit of Entertainment Award. Singer/songwriter Bret Michaels performed and actor Taye Diggs hosted.
