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Revlon Run Walk

May 10, 2008

Join Team #110 (the four Southern California TWC’s) as we once again form one of the largest teams at the 13th Annual 5K run/ walk. What an inspiring way to spend a day during Mother’s Day Weekend! Reserve your spot now by clicking here.

 *MAKE TWICE THE DIFFERENCE*

As a member of TWC-WLA Team #110 your run/walk will benefit BOTH cancer research & cancer support programs!

*RECEIVE TWICE THE BENEFITS*

Receive two t-shirts…one from Revlon and one from TWC!

Free Roundtrip bus transportation for all Team 110 members  between our facility in Santa Monica and the event! Bus reservations required and are on a first come – first serve basis. 

 There’s more you can do to help…    

BECOME A TEAM #110 AMBASSADOR:

  • Encourage your employees, colleagues, friends and family to register today for THE WELLNESS COMMUNITY’S TEAM #110

  • Display and disseminate TEAM #110 brochures at the businesses you frequent

  • Connect us to your company’s HR Department…help us present TEAM #110 at your place of business so your company can join us as a group

  • Put a group of 25 people or more together  who join TEAM #110 and we will print your company  or group name/logo on all 600+ team t-shirts!  

  • IMPORTANT:  List of names and logo must be received by April 25th

  • Share this flyer about the Revlon Run Walk with your family, friends and coworkers.

For more information: Allyn Cioban, Director of Development  ~ 310/314-2565 or acioban@twc-wla.org

 

 

4th Annual Legendary Bingo Fundraising Event

Saturday, June 28, 2008

Not your grandma’s BINGO! For a night of lively entertainment, don’t miss our 4th Annual Cabaret-style, Drag bingo event. Trust us, its bingo like you’ve never played it before! You will laugh, cheer louder than you have in years and have a blast! Enjoy dinner and drinks, wet your whistle in the VIP Wine Tasting Garden, rock out in the “Rock Band” competition, or just play bingo with your friends!

Hosted by Electronic Arts (EA)  at their gorgeous complex in Playa Vista

VIP Wine Garden opens at 5:00 pm 

General Admission opens at 6:00 pm

Event includes:

VIP wine tasting garden (VIP Guests only)

Buffet Dinner

2 No-host Bars

Raffle Prizes

Silent Auction

“Rock Band” competition Limited Edition T-shirts

 

 

Sponsorship Opportunities:

 

Sponsorship Level Includes

Amount

Bless You (B-2) Sponsor 508,700 marketing impressions and 50 VIP entrances $10,000
Bo Derek B (B-10) Sponsor 265,200 marketing impressions and 25 VIP entrances $5,000
Disco G (G-54) Sponsor 164,850 marketing impressions and 10 VIP entrances $2,500
Not After But (B-4) Sponsor 64,850 marketing impressions and 2 VIP entrances $1,000

 

To read complete sponsorship details, click here.

Click here to download a sponsorship form.

Please complete it and fax it to TWC-WLA at 310-314-7586.

 

If none of the above opportunities are right for you, and you are interested in becoming involved with the event, we are happy to customize a sponsorship opportunity that fits your company’s marketing goals!

 

For more information contact: Allyn Cioban, TWC-WLA’s Director of Development

at acioban@twc-wla.org or 310/314-2565

 

Don’t miss the chance to be included on our marketing materials…

deadline is May 15, 2008

Thank you to our event sponsors:

Scripps Networks

 

Maguire Partners – Waters Edge Property Holding, LLC

 

 

 

The Margarita King

 

Dine to Thrive

 

Friends of Wellness Luncheon

October 20, 2008

An afternoon at the Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey with your closest friends shopping in our exclusive boutique, dining on scrumptious delights and being inspired by our deserving honorees and enlightening speakers.

 

Team Wellness Marathon Training Program

February 3, 2009

Have Fun. Get Fit. Do Good. These are just three of the reasons to train with our team to walk or run a full or half marathon. Training begins August 2008 for the Huntington Beach “Surf City” marathon. You’ll be surprised how easy it is and how much you’ll enjoy the ‘miles’.

 

Tribute to the Human Spirit Awards Gala

May 2009

Please join us again next year as we honor another group of very deserving people with amazing human spirit!

 

 

 

For more information about sponsorship opportunities, registration and volunteer opportunities for any of the above events, please contact Allyn Cioban by email or by phone at (310) 314-2565.

 

See below to read about our previous events and to view photos. 

 

 

Previous Events

April 2008

10th Annual Tribute To The Human Spirit Awards Gala, April 3, 2008 

We celebrated four deserving honorees at this year's gala: Carl Terzian, Chairman of the Board of Carl Terzian Associates, Mitch and Susan Golant, and Paul Viviano. Click here to view photos from this beautiful gala. Thank you to all who participated and contributed to this event!

 

 

March 2008

 

Team Wellness, December 2, 2007, January 27, 2008, and March 2, 2008

 

Team Wellness participated in the City of Angeles Half Marathon on December 2, 2007, the ING Miami Marathon on January 27, 2008, and the Los Angeles Marathon on March 2, 2008. Team Wellness is a fun and healthy way to create community while providing a needed community for people affected by cancer. If you are interested in joining Team Wellness as we train for our next event, please contact Erin Morrison for more information. 

 

 

February  2008

 

Friends of Wellness Lecture “Loving and Living Passionately”& Book Signing with Karinna Kittles-Karsten, February 28, 2008

Karinna Kittles-Karsten, The Love Educator, an internationally recognized speaker, author and the founder of Sacred Love, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, spoke to TWC-WLA's Friends of Wellness Committee on February 28, 2008. She inspired and motivated all who attended to love and live more passionately and spoke about how to enjoy greater health, wellbeing and success in the process. To learn more about Karinna, check out her website by clicking here www.sacredlove.com.

 

 

 

November 2007

Friends of Wellness Annual Membership Luncheon, November 14, 2007 

Click here to view photos from this event. Guests enjoyed an afternoon at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Marina del Rey with close friends shopping in our exclusive boutique, dining on scrumptious delights and being inspired by our deserving honorees, who included Shari Foos, Adrian Grant, and Michael States. 

 

 

September 2007

Whole Foods 5% Day, September 19, 2007

TWC-WLA would like to thank all of you who supported us by shopping at Whole Foods Market Beverly Hills on Wednesday, September 19th for the 5% day promotion. We are thrilled to announce that Whole Foods Market Beverly Hills donated 5% of their net sales from that day to TWC-WLA...a total of $4,268.00! We are grateful to our community partner, Whole Foods Market Beverly Hills, for this generous contribution. This gift will help TWC-WLA continue to provide programs of support, education and hope, free of charge, to people affected by cancer!

 

Gladstone’s End of Summer Fireworks Extravaganza, September 2, 2007                                          

What a perfect evening this was...a fantastic spread of Gladstone's famous fare set out on the beach for TWC-WLA's  guests. We ate, we drank, we danced, we laughed...and then we watched the beautiful sunset together. The fireworks show was amazing...lighting the sky and reflecting off the calm ocean. It was a lovely way to spend the Labor day holiday and we look forward to seeing you and your family there again next year!

 

June 2007

Legendary Bingo June 26, 2007

TWC-WLA held it's 3rd Annual Legendary Bingo Fundraiser on June 26, 2007 at Rusty's Surf Ranch on the Santa Monica Pier. Complete with Drag Queen, Bridgette of Madison County, and Bingo Boy, Jeffery Bowman, the evening was truly one of our most fun events of the year. Eleven lucky winners won amazing bingo prizes....thanks to the hard work of this years committee. A big thank you to celebrity stylist, Billy Lowe, who donated a makeover fit for a star, and Amplitude Consulting, who donated a walk on role in a video game -- two of our fantastic raffle prizes! We had an awesome and eclectic silent auction with items from artist, Gayle Etcheverry, Il Primo Passo...for the shoe addict, and tons of other cool stuff some of which was donated by the Scripps Networks. On that note, a big thank you to our Co-Hosts, Amplitude Consulting and the Scripps Networks, as well as to our Sponsors, Fidelity Mortgage Lenders, Fast Signs Culver City, Rusty's Surf Ranch, and those who wish to remain anonymous for making this event such a huge success! Save the date for the 4th Annual Legendary Bingo scheduled for June 2008. Check back with us as details will be announced soon!

Click here to view photos from Legendary Bingo

Click here for directions to Rusty's

Scripps Networks

 

May 2007

TWC-WLA Tribute to the Human Spirit Awards Dinner, May 31, 2007

Click here to view photos from the event.

The Wellness Community-West Los Angeles celebrated its ninth annual Tribute to the Human Spirit Awards Dinner on May 31, 2007 at The Beverly Hills Hotel.  This year’s event was particularly significant since 2007 is TWC-WLA’s 25th anniversary of service to the community.  Santa Monica is where it all began when Harriet and Harold Benjamin, Ph.D. founded The Wellness Community in 1983.  To celebrate this milestone, we honored our founding family, Harriet, Ann and Lauren Benjamin; actor/producer, Steve Guttenberg; cancer survivors, Barbara and Jerry Federman, M.D.; and producer and cancer survivor, Laura Ziskin.  The room was beautiful -- yellow and silver, to celebrate our “silver” anniversary -- and the auction items were exclusive -- everything from Spider Man memorabilia to diamond jewelry to trips to Costa Rico and Hawaii.

Laura Owens presented – with her usual articulate grace – TWC-WLA’s first-ever Founder’s Award to the Benjamins.  Harriet thanked friends, Board members, and donors who have supported TWC throughout the years.  Special guests, Paolo Costanzo, Topher Grace, Holly Goldberg Sloan, and Gary Rosen all turned out to present Human Spirit Awards to their colleagues and friends.  It was a moving evening beginning with Steve Guttenberg’s reminiscences of his friendship with Harold Benjamin; Barbara and Jerry Federman’s honest accounts of their emotional and physical struggles with cancer; past participant, Bill Kenny’s heartfelt appreciation of TWC-WLA for its support during his cancer experience; and ending with Laura Ziskin’s passionate call to action against the complacency that allows “1,500 people (to) die every day from cancer”.

A special thank you to Joely Fisher for emceeing the evening with charm and humor, Daisy Tormé for speaking from her heart about the value of TWC-WLA, and Board member, Chuck Hershson for his speech reminding us that as more people survive cancer, more TWC-WLA support programs will be necessary. 

This year’s event netted $215,000, and we thank everyone who helped – either by donating, volunteering, bidding on silent auction items, or attending.  Proceeds will go towards TWC-WLA’s free programs of emotional support for cancer patients and their families. 

Click here to view photos from the event.

 

TWC-WLA Celebrates TWC-National’s 25th Anniversary on May 20, 2007

On Sunday, May 20, The Wellness Community-National hosted a party in Pasadena, California to celebrate its 25th Anniversary.  Elegant hors d’oeurvres were passed while a string quartet played, and docent tours of the historic Tournament of Roses House were available throughout the afternoon.  “It was a beautiful day that was made even more beautiful by seeing so many old friends,” said Ellen Silver, Executive Director, TWC-WLA.  Longtime supporter, Joyce Eisenberg-Keefer gave a moving speech introducing Harriet Benjamin, the original inspiration for TWC.  Harriet, Ann and Lauren Benjamin presented awards to the founders of all five of the Southern California TWCs, including our own Flo Porter, Sangeeta Levy, Ph.D., Malcolm Schultz, M.F.T, J.D., and Lynne Silbert, M.F.T.  Flo, as a 32-year breast cancer survivor and TWC-WLA’s now-retired Community Coordinator, has welcomed thousands of newly-diagnosed cancer patients and their loved ones through its doors.  Sangeeta, Malcolm, and Lynne are all dedicated to the mission of TWC-WLA as licensed psychotherapists and have many years of experience in facilitating its support groups.

TWC-WLA was where it all began 25 years ago, co-founded by Harriet and Harold Benjamin, Ph.D., in a little yellow house in Santa Monica. This house may be gone but its spirit remains, as evidenced by the 300+ staff, board, and cancer participants in attendance at this event.  TWC-WLA would like to thank our participants in particular –- not only from TWC-WLA’s main site in Santa Monica, but from its outreach sites in the Downtown Corridor –- who came to celebrate with us on this sunny California day.

Thank you also to Kim Thiboldeaux, CEO of TWC-National and her staff for their graciousness in hosting such a wonderful event. 

Below are a few photos from the May 20th th event.


  

 

 

EIF Revlon Run Walk 2007, May 12, 2007


TWC-WLA celebrated our 14th year of participation in the 2007 Entertainment Industry Foundation Revlon Run/Walk For Women at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum at Exposition Park on May 12, 2007. The Wellness Community had a impressive team of about 600 people! Our Team #110  helped to
raise awareness and vital funds for women's cancers research, counseling and outreach programs by participating in this 5K run/walk.  We would like to extend special thanks to our Corporate Sponsors for this event, who each brought 25 or more people to our Team #110. Thank you to everyone who participated - we look forward to seeing you next year!

 

 
 


Photos from TWC-WLA at the 2007 Revlon Run Walk 

Click a picture to see a larger view.


  

 

April 2007

Big Sur International Marathon, April 29, 2007

Team Wellness triumphs at Big Sur! Click here to see photos from the marathon.

Twenty members of Team Wellness, The Wellness Community-West Los Angeles’ marathon training team, walked and ran various race lengths in the Big Sur International Marathon on April 29, 2007. The team consisted of first time walkers like Liz Hogan who completed the 10.6-mile race to experienced veterans like Eric Spears who ran his 25th marathon in memory of his mom. Each team member raised funds to sustain the free services of support, education and hope provided by TWC-WLA as well as to cover the costs to send them to the Monterey/Carmel area for the weekend. The team raised over $60,000.00 collectively. Kudos to Sally Anderson, our top fundraiser, who raised over $5,500.00 for TWC-WLA! We even had two team members who trained virtually from Alabama and Utah, Scott George and Tim Waz. With coach Robert Mills’s guidance, Scott carried nine loved ones who were touched by cancer on his arms for 26.2 miles (see photo), and at 31 years old, Tim was our youngest member and fastest full marathon runner! Way to go guys! Team Wellness was delighted that four cancer survivors; Shirley Shinohara, Lynda Levy, Joan Waldman and Aurora Avila were on the team. Aurora finished treatment in November for breast cancer and began the 17-week training program in January! Bravo ladies!

Team Wellness begins training September 2007 for a 20-week program to prepare for the ING Miami Marathon on January 27, 2008. Please join us for a fun and healthy way to create community for you…while providing a needed community for people affected by cancer. For more information, please contact Erin Morrison at 310/314-2555 or emorrison@twc-wla.org or check back soon for details. 

Click here to see photos from the marathon.

 

 

February 2007

The AMGEN Tour of California was an exciting week long cycling event benefiting The Wellness Community.  The race commenced in San Francisco with the final stage taking place in Long Beach, California.  TWC-WLA staff, board members and co-founder, Harriet Benjamin all had a wonderful time cheering on the winning team.  The concept for this event was the brain-child of TWC-WLA Board members Jim Passantino and Tim Walsh.  We thank them for bringing this fabulous event to us.  

Allyn Cioban, Ellen Silver and Co-Founder Harriet Benjamin Board member Tim Walsh with Executive Director Ellen Silver and Co-Founder Harriet Banjamin

Erin Morrison with Breakawy from Cancer spokesperson Patrick Dempsey

Allyn Cioban and Kim Thiboldeaux clown for the cameraStephanie Medina and Patrick Dempsey

 

 

December 2006

An Evening of Wine Tasting, Networking and Charity, December 5, 2006

Thanks to Tom Weary of Diamond Portfolio Advisors, LLC for hosting a wonderful evening of wine tasting on December 5th.  Twenty-five people participated in this evening of wine and networking held at The Wine House in West-LA.  Resident sommelier, BJ Severin, taught TWC-WLA supporters the fine art of wine tasting.  By evening's end, everyone was an expert and able to determine what taste sensations were more appealing to their 'now sophisticated' palates.  One highlight of the evening was provided by Ms. Karen Sabatini, TWC-WLA participant, who spoke eloquently of the impact of our programs and services on cancer patients and their families.  The event raised awareness and funds for TWC-WLA. 

November 2006

2006 Friends of Wellness Membership Luncheon, November 15, 2006 

The Wellness Community – West Los Angeles (TWC-WLA) honored three outstanding women of valor, Judy Bernstein, Shirley Blitz and Lynda Levy, at our annual Friends of Wellness luncheon on Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at the Skirball Cultural Center . 

For years, these women have given of their time, their hearts, and their spirit to helping fulfill the mission of TWC-WLA.   “Judy, Shirley and Lynda have each demonstrated a long-standing commitment to The Wellness Community,” said Ellen Silver, TWC-WLA Executive Director, “and their efforts have helped bring hope and support to countless people with cancer.” 

The Friends of Wellness luncheon was attended by over 265 people, featured a heartwarming presentation from cancer survivor and TWC-WLA participant Karen Sabatini, and a wonderful luncheon presentation with authors Carolyn and Lisa See.  In addition, Harriet Benjamin discussed plans for the 25th Anniversary of The Wellness Community. 

Click here to see photos from the Luncheon

     

September 2006

Taste of Santa Monica, September 17, 2006

TWC-WLA was thrilled to participate in the Taste of Santa Monica with a sponsor booth. We passed out delicious cookies (generously donated by The Art Institute's Culinary School) and information about TWC to our local community. Volunteers and staff enjoyed spreading the word about our free services for people with cancer and their loved ones.

Gladstone's End of Summer Extravaganza, September 3, 2006

What a perfect evening this was...a fantastic spread of Gladstone's famous fare set out on the beach for 170 of TWC's loyal and new friends. We ate, we drank, we danced, we laughed...and then we watched the beautiful sunset together. The fireworks show was amazing...lighting the sky and reflecting off the calm ocean. It was a lovely way to spend the Labor day holiday and we look forward to seeing you and your family there again next year!

Here are a few pictures from the evening:

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August 2006

An Evening of Wine Tasting, Networking and Charity, August 15, 2006

Thank you to board member Alyssa Padia Walles and her husband Bill Walles of Amplitude Consulting for hosting the successful, fun and educational "Evening of Wine Tasting, Networking and Charity" at The Wine House. Average people, like you and me, left that event feeling like expert oenophiles! A special thank you to our Magnum Sponsor, Monica Bowers of Independent Writing Solutions. Don't miss your chance to learn about wines from around the globe at our next "Evening of Wine Tasting, Networking and Charity", December 5, 2006, hosted by board member, Tom Weary of Diamond Portfolio Advisors.

 

 

July 2006

TWC participants, donors, and staff enjoyed an evening at The Hollywood Bowl with a lively performance by Tom Jones July 22, 2006.

It was a hot and still evening...it almost felt as if we were inside an oven...we were hopeless that it would never cool off. But just as we thought we could take no more of the heat, Tom Jones came on stage. And as if they cued up the wind machines in time for his first song, the wind started to blow! Tom's amazing voice sounded as sweet as the new breeze! He looked fantastic and put on an outstanding show. Talk about hot! A very special thank you to our very own pussycat, Lynne Silbert, for sponsoring the event.

 

May 2006

8th Annual Tribute to the Human Spirit Awards Dinner, May 25, 2006

Click here to see other photos from this event.

The Wellness Community-West Los Angeles held its 8th Annual Tribute to the Human Spirit Awards Dinner on May 25, 2006 at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Honorary Dinner Co-Chairs were the creator and executive producer of ABC’s award winning series “Lost,” JJ Abrams, and his wife, Katie McGrath; chef extraordinaire and restaurant mogul Wolfgang Puck; and Academy Award Winner, Diane Keaton. Jorge Garcia and Terry O’Quinn, stars of “Lost,” were our hosts as we presented the “Human Spirit” awards to actress Katherine Heigl and to two remarkable and deserving couples: Laura Owens & Jack Bender and Ruth & Donald Salk.

Katie Heigl, who stars as Izzie on the ABC series “Grey’s Anatomy”, knows that the struggle with a cancer diagnosis affects the whole family. Her mother is a survivor and a true inspiration to her. Katie joined us via video, as she was filming a movie the evening of our event. Nancy Heigl, Katie’s mom, accepted the award on behalf of her daughter with a moving speech about her cancer experience and the support she received.

Diagnosed with breast cancer 18 years ago, Laura has served as a spokesperson for TWC, reassuring cancer patients and their families that they are not alone. Her husband, Jack Bender, co-executive producer of “Lost,” whole-heartedly supports her efforts and reached out to his colleagues in the entertainment industry to join with them in support of this important event.  Laura, a former participant at TWC, gave a beautiful speech about TWC’s influence on her and her family during her struggle with cancer. Click here to watch and listen to an excerpt of Laura's acceptance speech.

For close to two decades, Ruth and Donald Salk have supported The Wellness Community by raising money and awareness. Ruth was the founding Program Director of TWC-South Bay Cities, co-founder of the “Friends of TWC,” served as Board Member, and has been facilitating support groups at TWC for 18 years.  Don has always supported Ruth’s commitment to TWC with generous donations to our auctions and by reaching out to the food and wine community.  

Award presenters included actor, Jason Ritter and VP of Research & Development for TWC – National, Mitch Golant.  Singer and actress, Daisy Torme also delivered a moving testimonial about her personal experience with TWC. This event was TWC’s most successful ever.  Thank you to everyone who contributed to this monumental accomplishment.

April 2006

Click the Play button below to watch The Wellness Community-West Los Angeles's Public Service Announcement on Windows Media Player. 

This Public Service Announcement was produced courtesy of Trampas Film Production. It is currently airing on Adelphia Cable throughout Southern California.

TWC-WLA Thirty-second PSA

 

March 2006

TWC Board Members Mark Chapman and Reza Zamani hosted an "Evening of Wine Tasting, Networking, and Charity" at the Wine House in West LA on March 28, 2006.  It was a successful and lovely evening where guests learned about and tasted six different wines, had plenty of time to network with other successful business people, and helped to support the free programs we offer at TWC-WLA.

If you missed the opportunity to attend this event, we will be holding this event semi-quarterly. The next events will take place in August 2006, December  2006, and June 2007. Check back soon on our Special Events Page for dates and times.

TWC-WLA was featured on KCBS News March 7, 2006 in a story called, "Cancer Survivors' Group Work To Heal Mind, Body." 

 

February 2006

Amgen Tour of California and Breakaway from Cancer 

The Wellness Community was honored to be the Charity Sponsor of the Amgen Tour of California professional cycling race in it's inaugural year. The race took place February 19-26, 2006 and covered  more than 700-miles from San Francisco to Redondo Beach, California. Harriet Benjamin received a check from AMGEN for $1.1 million to support the Southern California TWC's and TWC National. George Hincapie, professional cyclist and former teammate of Lance Armstrong, was the spokesperson for The National Educational Initiative, "Break Away From Cancer".

See photos from this event here.

January 2006

Congratulations to TWC-WLA's Strides for Hope Marathon Team for participating in P.F. Chang's Rock-n-Roll Arizona Marathon January 15, 2006! Together, the team raised $58,806 for TWC-WLA!

 

November 2005

The Santa Monica Professionals hosted the 2nd Annual Legendary Bingo event benefiting The Wellness Community-WLA on November 17, 2005.

This sold out event was held at Rusty's Surf Ranch on the Santa Monica Pier and everyone left a winner! $12,200 was raised at what was possibly our most fun event of the year! You don't want to miss out on the good times next year! Details to be announced.

Click here to view photos from this event.

 

 

October 2005

TWC-WLA was one of ten benefiting charities of The Shopping Benefit at Bloomingdale's on October 27, 2005 in Century City, Beverly Center, and Sherman Oaks. Attendees enjoyed a day filled with special events, live entertainment and great savings. See photos from this event here. 

 

TWC-WLA honored Susan Walpert and paid tribute to Lillian Moss at our 4th annual "look good feel good brunch" on Saturday October 22, 2005 at the Skirball Cultural Center, which also included a fashion show courtesy of Bloomingdale's.  See photos and read the article that appeared in the Santa Monica Mirror.

 

 

September 2005

TWC-WLA held its first "Celebration of Life" Carnival at Pacific Park  on the SANTA MONICA PIER on September 15, 2005.

Thank you for your support of our first Celebration of Life Carnival held September 15, 2005 at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier.

The Wellness Community serves as a reminder that quality of life, joy, optimism and laughter may coexist with the diagnosis of cancer.  Your contribution helps bring all these benefits to people with cancer and their families. 

Photos from the Carnival

 

 

May 2005

PANCREATIC CANCER SURVIVOR TAKES 6,600 MILE CROSS-COUNTRY MOTORCYCLE JOURNEY TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE WELLNESS COMMUNITY AND CANCER SURVIVORSHIP

Tom Cronan, a 62 year old, one-year pancreatic cancer survivor, crossed the country on a 6,600 mile motorcycle journey to raise awareness of The Wellness Community (TWC) and cancer survivorship. 

On May 16, 2005, Tom Cronan visited The Wellness Community-West Los Angeles along his 6,600 mile journey. To read Tom's story, click here, or to view photos from Tom's visit, click here

Tom Cronan Arrives at TWC-West Los Angeles

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

March 2005

 

The Wellness Community-West Los Angeles celebrated our 7th Annual Tribute to the Human Spirit Awards Dinner on March 11, 2005. Honorees included Ruth Weil, Eric McCormack, Daisy Fuentes, Robert Goulet, and in memoriam, Rhio Weir.  Click here to see photos from the event.

 

Tribute to the Human Spirit Awards Dinner

 

 

 

February 2005

On February 27, 2005, The Wellness Community-West Los Angeles celebrated the Grand Opening of our new Choose to Laugh Library! Click here to read the story.