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2011 Holiday Recipients!
- Anthony
- Age 18
- Calexico, CA
Anthony received a MacBook laptop computer for his Christmas wish. The foundation also provided him with a printer, computer sleeve, and an iTunes gift card. With the computer, Anthony will be able to watch movies, play games, listen to music, and video chat with his friends and family - a perfect distraction while he undergoes treatments. Most importantly, Anthony will use the computer to finish up high school. He is looking forward to attending college! The foundation would like to thank Nadav Wilf for supporting the foundation in its efforts to grant this wish for Anthony.
- Gavin
- Age 6
- San Diego, CA
Gavin and his two siblings recieived a sleigh full of gifts this Christmas. Each child received age appropriate gifts ranging from toys, board games, video games, Vtech learning sets, gift cards, clothes, movies, art supplies, a Kindle, and a family trip for Legoland California. The family was very appreciative and wished to thank everyone invloved in making their Christmas wishes come true. The foundation would like to acknowledge Sunset Cliffs Surfing Association for hosting the 2011 holiday fundraiser and everyone who attended and made a donation. Thank you!
Heather Kraszewski Receives iPad!
Heather was gifted an iPad while being treated at UCSD hospital in La Jolla, CA. With the iPad she can pass the time by downloading music and movies, Facetime with friends and family, and download her favorite apps like Surf Angel, in which she co-wrote with her mom, Terry. Surf Angel is children's interactive storybook about the Surf Angel's magicial adventures to the ocean kingdom, where she visits her sea life friends to prepare them for a safe night of sleep. You can download the app through the iTunes store by clicking here. You can also order the book through Amazon by clicking here. Congratulations Heather. We are all so proud of you!
Stephanie Rosales Receives Canon 60D!
- Stephanie Rosales
- San Diego, CA
- Age 16
For Stephanie's 16th birthday, she received Canon's 60D DSLR camera. Along with the camera, she was presented with a Tamron lens, backpack, an instructional DVD, and a free two-hour training course courtesy of Nelson Photo in Little Italy. Stephanie inspires to be a professional photographer and Big Worm's is proud to support her endeavors. Happy Birthday Stephanie!
Below are a few self portraits of Stephanie shortly after receiving the camera. Keep up the good work Stephanie!
Devon Solo Benefits from the 'Laptop for Loan' Program.
After two years, the foundation is proud to announce that the 'Laptop for Loan' program is still in effect and going well. With the money received from the Thursday Club in 2009, the foundation was able to purchase three MacBooks, among other accessories, and loan them out to kids while they are admitted to Rady's Children's Hospital in San Diego. Because of this program, children such as Devon are able to do school work, play games, watch movies, listen to music, and stay in touch with friends and family!
This program would not be possible without our volunteers. The foundation would like to acknowledge Josh LaRocco for heading up the program and ensuring the kids receive the computers, while maintaing health code standards. Thank you Josh!
Big Worm's CF Foundation goes NASCAR!
Dave Manglos supports the foundation at 150 mph by putting the pedal to the metal at the Michigan Speedway. The photo raises the question - is he simply showing off the logo or making sure his heart is still in his chest!
Big Worm's CF Foundation - Come On Down!
Big Worm's volunteers were showcased on televisions all time classic - The Price is Right. Jennifer Shank was selected to participate in the games where she won a nice set of pots and pans. Big Worm's would like to acknowledge Jacob Chase, Danny Grunes, Joey Joyce, Ben Kukla, Keith Schwalenberg, Jennifer Shank, Jaclyn Yip, Charles Wiseman and Jessican Wiseman for their support in raising awarness for Cystic Fibrosis.
Fernanda Coronado Receives Laptop Computer!
- Fernanda Coronado
- San Diego, CA
- Age 9
On April 7, 2011, Fernanda Coronado of San Diego received an Apple MacBook Pro. Along with the computer, she received a carrying case, printer, Microsoft Office, and an Itunes gift card. She can now keep up with school work, watch movies, play games, download her favorite Justin Bieber songs and video-chat her extended family in San Francisco!
Gail and Sandra Stewart unfurl a Big Worm Cystic Fibrosis Life Foundation T-shirt on Uhuru Peak -- the highest point in Africa!
The sisters faced numerous challenges on the ten day hiking adventure including extreme altitudes, freezing temperatures and blizzard conditions. However, they had one goal; summit Uhuru Peak (19,340 ft) and raise money for the Big Worm Cystic Fibrosis Life Foundation. The two began the journey on February 7th, 2011 with two others hikers, two guides and 27 porters. Day 1, Gail and Sandra hike six hours to arrive at Shira 2 Camp (12,795 ft). Day 2, Gail wakes with a bad head cold and by the next day both sisters develop a dry, hacking cough...known as the "Kili Cough." Day 3, the sisters begin a daily regimen of Diamox (to combat high altitude sickness), B-12, Aleve, Ibruprofen and Emergen-C, Endurox and Hammer. Day 4, the group reaches Second Cave Camp and spend the night. Day 5, the sisters hike for more than 7 hours to reach Kikelewa Caves Camp (11,810 ft). Day 6, after another full day of hiking, the sisters reach Mawenzi Tarn Camp and spend the night at the base of majestic Mawenzi, Kilimanjaro's second highest volcano (14,210 ft). Day 6, they hike for 8 hours reaching School Hut Camp (16,200 ft). Day 7, after hiking 13 hours, the group reaches the summit of Africa's highest point --- Uhuru Peak! After some tears and a brief celebration, they honor Mathew Joyce and all CF sufferers by breathing as deeply as they can at 19,340 feet! From the Peak, they hike down into Crater Camp to spend the night next to the vertical walls of the Furtwangler Glacier (18,800 ft). Day 8, they wake up the next morning to -7 degree temperatures and blizzard conditions. At 6:00am the group sets out in blinding snow. Shortly after leaving camp the trip takes a critical turn when one member of the hiking party develops beginning stages of the potentially fatal condition...Pulmonary Edema...and porters rush the hiker down the mountain where her condition improves. The sisters and crew continue to trudge through a foot and half of snow making their way up and out of the crater and back down the mountain. Day 9 and 10, a blur of lower elevation ecstasy! Finally, after ten triumphant days hiking the entire circumference of the world's highest free standing mountain and summiting her peak, the sisters leave the Kilimanjaro National Park praying their trek has raised money and awareness and has made a small difference in the lives of CF sufferers.
Justin Moughan Benefits from the Laptop for Loan Program.
Aimee Auli Receives Puppy for Christmas.
Aimee requested a mini yorkie for her holiday wish and she was presented with the 12 week old on Christmas morning. She was very surprised and very happy. She also received accessories for the puppy. Her older brother Ramon, who does not have CF, received an Ipod Touch. They both would like to thank everyone who has donated to the foundation, and for making her wish come true!
2010 Big Worm's Holiday Fundraiser.
On Saturday, November 13th, we had our holiday fundraiser – and it was a huge success! With the help of everyone who participated, we were able to raise over $5,000 this year! The money will be used to purchase gifts for children spending their holidays at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego. Congratulations to Fred Phillips, who won an iPod Touch as the first place winner of the poker tournament, Alan Brown, who won an iPod nano as the second place winner, and Kyle Ngyuen, who won an iPod Shuffle as the third place winner. We’d like to thank Chris Holden for hosting the event. Also, thank you to The Blonde Brothers band for their outstanding performance, Skip Holden and Kevin Joyce for providing the delicious food, Jenny and Jaret LaRocco for running the silent auction, Bill Joyce for providing tables and chairs, and Amber Adams and Jackie Yip for volunteering their time for the event. Also, we’d like to thank the generous local businesses that donated silent auction and raffle items this year:
- Cupcakes Squared in Point Loma
- Olive Tree Market in Ocean Beach
- Rubio’s Fish Taco in downtown La Jolla
- Starbucks in Birdrock & Hillcrest
- Ralph's in Hillcrest
- Mitch’s Surf Shop in La Jolla
- Julie Designs in Ocean Beach
- South Coast in Ocean Beach
- Roy's in La Jolla
- Todd Glaser Photography
- Karen Howard Art
- Vons in La Jolla
- TaylorMade Golf in Oceanside
- City Golf in San Diego
- Surf Angel
- Seaworld in San Diego
- Arbor Skateboards in San Diego
- Hornblower Cruises
Thank you again to everyone who participated in this year’s event. With your help, we will be able to give the children a great holiday this year!
A Yoga Day in Encinitas.
Big Worm's CF Foundation and Patty Pian joined together to host "Pranayam: Breath of Life." Pranayam is a family yoga event dedicated to providing one-on-one yoga instruction to people living with Cystic Fibrosis and their families in a safe, fun, and inspiring environment. Studies have shown that yoga is an ideal form of movement for a person living with CF - strengthing vital core muscles, opening airways, and reducing stress and anxiety. For this reason, western medicine has recently turned to yoga to help adults and children cope with a variety of chronic illnesses. Pranayam was created in hopes of providing the CF community with another way to breathe easier - physically, spiritually, and emotionally. Each child that participated in Pranayam received one-on-one training with an instructor, a yoga mat to take home, and a t-shirt.
Magic Show Amazes at Children's Hospital in San Diego.
On June 17, 2010, the foundation held a special magic show for all children admitted to Children's Hospital in San Diego. A very special thank you to our magician, Adam Wylie, for entertaining the kids. Each child recieved a magic wand, hand made and donated by Tom Macanda. The foundation would also like to recognize Belinda Lanois, and Melinda Raybould of Children's Hospital, for cooridnating with the foundation to make this event possible.
Melissa Becerra Celebrates at Knotts Berry Farm!
Melissa Becerra, of Thousand Palms, CA, celebrated her 14th birthday with family and friends at Knotts Berry Farm in Anahiem, CA. The foundation granted her admission tickets, as well as spending money for souveniers. In addition, the foundation granted her a Wii package with accessories, an Ipod Touch, and a gift card to Target. Happy Birthday Melissa!
Laptop for Loan program is in effect!
The foundation is proud to announce that the 'Laptop for Loan' program is in effect and going well. With the money received from the Thursday Club, the foundation was able to purchase three MacBooks, among other accessories, and loan them out to kids while they are admitted to Rady's Children's Hospital in San Diego. They will be able to do school work, play games, watch movies, listen to music, and stay in touch with friends and family. Below are a few photos of kids that have received them. The foundation would also like to acknowledge Chris Holden for heading up the program and ensuring the kids receive the computers, while maintaing health code standards. Thank you Chris!
Caleigh Haber receives Wii package!
- Caleigh Haber
- Age 18
- Orange County, CA
Caleigh Haber received a Wii, Wii Fit, Rockband 2, Mario Kart, and other accessories!
Jackie Harper goes horseback riding!
- Jackie Harper
- Age 15
- San Diego, CA
Jackie Harper received a digital camera and horseback riding lessons for a year!
CHLA's Lung Transplant Team goes green!
In celebration of Saint Patrick's Day, the Children's Hospital Los Angeles lung transplant team supported Cystic Fibrosis by wearing green Big Worm's CF Foundation t-shirts! The foundation also delivered various toys to CF patients staying in CHLA over the Saint Patrick's Day holiday.
Big Worm gives to 16 kids over Christmas!
The foundation was able to sponsor eighteen kids over the holidays. Of those eighteen, sixteen were granted one gift each. Those gifts included: Ipod shuffles, movie theatre tickets, video games, Webkinz, High School Musical and Hannah Montana accessories, magic trick accessories, and art supplies. A very big thank you to Social Worker Laurie Burst, and Child Life Specialist Melinda Raybould at Rady's Children's Hospital San Diego for their continued support and coordination between Big Worm's Foundation and the CHSD patients.
Fernanda received High School Musical and Hannah Montana Accessories, along with an AMC movie theatre gift card.
- Fernanda
- Age 6
- National City, CA
Thanksgiving recipients!
The foundation gave gifts to two kids spending their Thanksgiving in Children's Hospital San Diego. Both were very excited and thankful to receive their gifts, which will help pass the time while they are in the hospital!
Emma received an exquisite High School Musical doll house and a Hannah Montana karaoke machine, along with other High School Musical and Hannah Montana accessories.
- Michael
- Age 18
- San Diego, CA
Michael receieved an Apple Ipod Touch, an Itunes gift card, and an AMC gift card.
2008 Big Worm's Holiday Fundraiser raises over 4,000 dollars!
- November 15, 2008
- Point Loma
Our fundraising goals were met through donations by the community which were sold in a silent auction, poker tournament, t-shirt sales, and beautiful holiday ornaments that were crafted by CF patients at San Diego Children’s Hospital. Each child that created an ornament will be receiving a generous gift from Big Worms foundation.
 
The amazing part of the holiday fundraiser was the new faces that were just learning about Cystic Fibrosis and Big Worms foundation for the first time. Everyone opened their wallet and heart to the cause and the spirit that was felt at the event was amazing.
Thank you to everyone that participated in the event, those that continue to spread the message and spirit about the foundation, and most of all to Worm for bringing this foundation into all of our hearts and lives.
Heather Shields took home first prize. Congratulations Heather!
Jocelyn Loza takes on Disneyland!
Jocelyn Loza was referred to Worm through Carolyn Buckley, a social worker at Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles. Jocelyn received Disneyland tickets and 300 dollars spending cash. Jocelyn and her family were very grateful to receive this gift and would like to thank everyone for donating and making this possible!
Big Worm's CF Life Foundation receives grant from Las Patronas!
Las Patronas, a San Diego based organization, generously chose Big Worm’s CF Life Foundation as one of their 2008 beneficiaries. With the money granted, our foundation was able to purchase a new computer that will allow us to update the website and keep in contact with social workers and kids at Children’s Hospital. Las Patronas is committed to providing financial assistance to nonprofit organizations in San Diego County that provide valuable community services in the areas of health, education, social services and cultural arts, and to continuing our tradition of service to enhance the quality of life in our community. Everyone at our foundation would like to thank all the wonderful people at the Las Patronas organization for helping keep Big Worm’s CF Life Foundation on a path towards a great future.
To learn more about Las Patronas please visit their website: www.laspatronas.org
Big Worm's Big Give Raises Big Money!
May 28, 2008 event at RT's Longboard Bar & Grill turned out to be bigger than imagined. Raising a total of 12,663.21 dollars! The foundation would love to thank Rebecca Straka, Terry and Heather Kraszewski, and Kimmy Lamb for their time and dedication to this event. The foundation would also like to thank the people that came to the event for their donations and support.
Lastly we would like to thank the sponsors for generously donating their products to make this event possible: Budweiser, Sector 9, Dave and Buster's, South Coast Surf Shop, Whale Tails Tortilla Chips, Rusty, Aaron Chang, Hot Curl, Shannon McIntyre Surf Art, Rip Curl, O'Neil, Volcom, Kona Brewing Co., Avalon Preisendorfer, Barbarella Restaurant, Belmont Park: Amusment Park, Bibby's Crepe Cafe, Chip Crandall, Dave Brown, Designs of the Interior, Electric, Essentials, Freestyle, Fricko, Get Back Designs, Darius Films, Gliders, Goodtime Charlie's Bar and Grill, Gary Bryant, Greg Huliger, Hike and Bike Kayak Sports Inc., Hurley, Jan Ellis, Janie Moore, Jen Moore, Kim Marie Woods, The kitchen at the Shores, La Jolla Kayak, La Jolla Shores Hotel, Los Cabos Mexican Restaurant, Lost, Luckey You, Mary & Mike Small, Matix, Matuse Wetsuits, Menehune Surf School, Mission Bay Aquatic Center, Mitch's Surf Shop, Nixon, Niz Couture, Nelson Photo Supply, Ocean Girl, OEX, Omni Hotel, The Original Pancake House, Original Roadhouse Grill, P.B. Surfshop, Peter Grimm, Piatti Restaurant, Plan B, Point Loma Boardroom, & RT's Longboard Grill, Seaweed Sign Co., Shine Art, Silver Italiano, Smith, South Pacific Promotions, Spy, Surf Angel, Syndrome Distribution, Tropical Thatch Co., Von Zipper, & Zinka!!
 On Behalf of the Foundation, the money was presented to Matthew's father, Kevin, along the breaks of Sunset Cliffs, a place where Worm was usually spotted surfing.
Happy New Year! 2008 is Looking Great.
Happy New Year in 2008! Thank you everyone for all your donations over the last year. Our foundation was able to sponsor 9 kids over the Holidays!
This brought our total to over 13 kids for 2007! All the kids received gifts such as Ipods, skateboards, bikes, gift cards for clothes, X-Box 360, Games,
Nintendo DS, UGG Boots, Digital Cameras, Computer games and balls for certain sports. Your donations helped us bring smiles to the faces of many deserving
children. We look forward to continuing our efforts in 2008 and we hope our work will bring a little hope and happiness to children suffering from Cystic Fibrosis.
All the kids wrote the foundation wonderful thank you cards. They all expressed extreme appreciation for all the donations.
Thank you to our major contributors over the past year.
- Intuit Foundation
- Angelika & Preston Drake
- Manglos Family
- Dommel Family
- Montisano Family
- San Diego Fire Fighters Local 145
- GameZnFlix Inc
We'd also like to give thanks to Aaron Kim for donating his time updating the web site. Surfside Cuisine has been a huge help in making all of our events a big success.
Their catering has been second to none.
I want to thank everyone for his or her time and concerns over the year for Cystic Fibrosis. Your time and donations are very appreciated and it makes a huge impact on
the kids dealing with CF.
Sincerely,
Matthew Joyce
The Dommel Texas Hold'em Fundraiser
- Organizer: The Dommel Family
- Nov 3rd, 2007
- The Dommel House
Thank you to the Dommel Family for Hosting a fundraiser to help sponsor families with Cystic
Fibrosis for the Holidays. There was some exciting poker play and everyone had a great time. The fundraiser raised $1,000 dollars.
Thanks again to SurfSide Cuisine for catering the event.
Harry Potter Book Giveaway
- Organizer: Debbi Montisano
- July 21st, 2007
- Rady's Children's Hospital
Thank you to Debbi Montisano for organizing a Harry Potter Party at Rady's Children's Hospital bringing
patients 75 copies of the last Harry Potter edition the day it came out. Everyone who donated a book at 20$ had a nameplate
placed in the book dedicated in their name.
Armando Rangal Loves the Padres
- Age: 19
- Big Worm's CF Life Foundation Recipient
Armando Rangal from Children's Hospital has Cystic Fibrosis. Armando is 19 and is a huge San Diego
Padres fan. To help ease Armando's time spent in the hospital he received:
San Diego Padres gear
Baseball Glove/ Balls
Baseball Cards
Personal Play Station
3 Games and 3 movies
CD Player with Bose Headphones
Thank you to GamezNFlix for their 1,000 donations to help make these gifts happen for Armando.
www.gameznflix.com
New Big Worm's CF Life Foundation Recipient
- Kaitlyn Fisher
- Age; 15
- San Diego
Kaitlyn Fisher age 15 received a surfboard, full wetsuit, springsuit and a week of surfing lessons for her and a friend.
Kaitlyn says thank you to everyone that helped make this happen.
Cinta's Fundraiser
- February 24, 2007
- Fundraiser for Julie Solar
- San Diego
Great Party! Huge success!
The Cinta's family held a fundraiser at their residence in Point Loma. Catered again by famous Surfside Cuisine. Many friends from the Point Loma area came
to enjoy comradely amongst each other. Live music by The Raw Tones livened up the event with some great tunes! The event raised a total of $1,600 dollars!!!
Thank you to everyone that was able to join us at this event.
Thank you to Fitzpatrick Homes for a huge donation of $2,000 dollars. The CF Staff at Rady Childrenfs Hospital, CF patients, as well as myself, Worm,
appreciates your donation.
The funds raised between these two generous acts were in return donated as a sponsor to Julie Solar, a patient at Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego that
is battling Cystic Fibrosis. Julie is optimistic, genuine, and very appreciative. She received upon request a HP Laptop with case, Printer, IPOD music player,
headphones, and Digital Camera. These gifts will help Julie continue to finish high school, go on to college and through lifefs endeavors. Julie would like
to let everyone know she really appreciates his or her time and concerns for Cystic Fibrosis.
THANK YOU!
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Fundraiser
Big Worm's Cystic Fibrosis Life Foundation donated 2 surfboards to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation as silent auction items to help raise money for CF
research. The surfboards were an expense to the foundation at $300.00 dollars each, and in return rose up to $3,000 dollars for research. Thanks to your
donations we were able to make all this happen.
Happy New Year in 2007!
Due to your generosity, our foundation was able to sponsor two families from San Diego during the
holidays. The foundation would like to say THANK YOU to everyone that has donated their time to the Big
Wormfs Cystic Fibrosis Life Foundation and to helping others. We look forward to seeing you in the New Year!
The Ramirez Family received 3 BMX Bicycles, Xbox-360,
toys, games, and a Food-4-Less gift card.
Jose (patient), 8
Brandon, 12
Yesennia, 10
Gutierrez Family received many winter outfits, Apple
Ipods, a Food-4-Less gift card, movies, games, and toys.
Maria (patient), 15
Jackeline, 6
Jocelyn, 4
Special Thanks to our Sponsors for 2006
Mitchell Family
Camarata Family
Malcangio Family
The Family Dunn Foundation
Brooks Film Student's Fundraiser
- 2006
- Student Fundraiser
- Ventura
Brooks Film Students captured the moment with a successful fundraiser. The film students held an event in Ventura, California bringing awareness to
Cystic Fibrosis. The event raised $400 for the Worm Foundation to help sponsor CF families around the holidays by bringing joy and tangible gifts.
The Big Worm's Cystic Fibrosis Life Foundation thanks everyone that took the time to make this event happen. Check back for Holiday sponsored Families.
LaRocco Fundraiser
- Aug. 25th, 2006
- Fundraiser for Javier Magana
- San Diego
Javier is 8 years old and was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at the age of 2. Javier is fighting for his life while waiting for a lung transplant. They have
decided itfs best for Javier to be home schooled while he waits for his transplant. The money raised at the fundraiser will go to purchase Javier a computer,
IPOD, and printer to allow him to do his school work at home and listen to his IPOD while attending his many doctor visits.
Due to everyonefs generous donations at the LaRocco fundraiser, you helped raise a total of $2,900 dollars. Worm and Javier thank everyone for their time
and concerns for CF.
"Please enjoy your moments, because in the end, itfs all we really have."
Camarata's Gala
- Aug. 19th, 2006
- Casino Night Theme Gala Event
- Chula Vista
On August 19th Worm's relatives Terry and Dave held a casino night gala at their residence in Chula Vista. With over 200 friends attending the gala and making generous
donations to the foundation, we raised 4,000 dollars. Towards the end of the night after the gaming Worm's relatives (Camarata) announced to make a donation to match the
exact amount raised during the night of the gala. Due to everyones generosity the total of donations at the Camarata's Gala raised 8,000 dollars.
Your donations will be going to several patients with Cystic Fibrosis. The foundation is in contact with a Social Worker at Children's Hospital in San Diego and Los Angeles to
refer patients to make a wish.
Nadav Wilf Hosted Fundraiser
- July 14, 2006
- Wolf Fundraiser for Cesar Yoquigua
- Phillips House
Thank you to Nadav Wilf for hosting a successful fundraiser at the Phillips house on 7-14-06. Due to everyones concerns and generous donations for Cystic
Fibrosis we were able to raise $1,400! Again, thank you to Surfside Cuisine for catering the fundraiser with an excellent spread and a big thanks
to all those who donated their time in making this event happen.
The funds raised at Nadavs fundraiser will be going to a CF patient named Cesar Yoquigua, who is being followed by Dr. Mark Pian at Childrens Hospital San
Diego. Cesar is a 14-year-old boy who lives in Tijuana Mexico. Cesar is wishing for a music player IPOD to help pass the time of his regular regiment of
breathing treatments and hospitalizations. The gift will be presented on Oct.3rd 2006 at his next follow up appointment.
Cesar says thank you very much!
3 rd Cards for Cure Poker Tournament
- May 26, 2006
- No Limit Texas Hold’em Tournament
- 4184 Cole Way, San Diego, CA
The tournament was once again a success. 80 people showed up to the event, which made for great times and an exciting tournament. Thanks to surfside cuisine for providing the catering and to my friends who worked as the dealers for the tournament. Out of the 16 players the top three finishers were 1 st – Greg Bergen, 2 nd – Matuse Larsen and 3 rd – Don Ray. All winners were given gift certificates to various stores. We were able to raise a total amount of $2,800 making this the most successful poker fundraiser yet. Thanks for all the support.
 The money from the tournament was supposed to go to Danny Whaley. Unfortunately Danny Whaley passed away in May of 2006. He will be sorely missed and we give all our condolences to the Whaley family. May he rest in peace. 1987-2006
 In the name of Danny Whaley, Brandy Fiske was chosen to be the recipient of the event fundraiser. Brandy is an 18 yrs old San Diegan who is currently battling Cystic Fibrosis. Brandy requested a new Macbook laptop and Ipod.
She received the gifts on June 27th, 2006. Presenting the gifts to Brandy were Joey Joyce and Joe Gomez. Brandy says thank you to everyone that had a part in making this happen.
2 nd Cards for Cure Poker Tournament
- Feb 17, 2006
- No Limit Texas Hold’em Tournament
- 4184 Cole Way, San Diego, CA
The tournament was a huge success. 60 people showed up to the event, which made for great times and an exciting tournament. Thanks to surfside cuisine for providing the catering and to my friends who worked as the dealers for the tournament. Out of the 16 players the top three finishers were Jon Mellos and Larry Dommel splitting the first and second place prize. Cara Montisano took a respectable third place in the event. All winners were given gift certificates to various stores. We were able to raise a total amount of $1,400. Thanks for all the support.
The money from the tournament went to Gabrielle Moro who is currently battling Cystic Fibrosis. Gabriella was referred to the foundation by a social worker that works at Children’s Hospital San Diego. When asked what she might do with the money being raised for her at the poker tournament? Her first response was, “I would go on a shopping spree at my favorite clothing stores!” She also wanted me to thank everyone for his or her thoughts and donations. Gabriella got a chance to go on that shopping spree which brought a huge smile to her face.
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