BEVERLY HILLS COURIER | FEBRUARY 23 2018 Page 22
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BIRTHDAYS–Fred Wehba, the Courier’s Rod Pingul and Peter Fonda (Feb. 23); Kristin Davis, and Paula Zahn (Feb. 24); Sean Astin, Bernardo Puccio, Diane Baker, Bob Schieffer, Sally Jesse Raphael (Feb. 25); Selma Archerd, Tea Leoni, Roger Behrstock and Michael Bolton (Feb. 26); Bradford Lawson, Jerry Dobkin, Carla Howard, Chelsea Clinton, Juliana Montella, Adam Baldwin, Joanne Woodward, and Ralph Nader (Feb. 27); Bernadette Peters, Tommy Tune, Mario Andretti, and Gavin MacLeod (Feb. 28); Ron Howard, Robert Conrad, Roger Daltrey, Timothy Daly, Dirk Benedict and Dr. Bernedette Peters David Boyer (Mar. 1).
Joan Mangum The Children’s Burn Foundation has been very busy putting the final touches on its upcoming “Giving New Hope 2018” gala on March 6 in The Beverly Hilton. Members held a luncheon at Chinois on Main in Santa Monica to plan the gala and celebrate the Chinese New Year’s “Year of the Dog” and then held a final meeting at a breakfast at Porta Via on Canon Drive followed by shopping at The Lady & The Sailor, Gratus and Anne Sisteron, where a percentage of all sales went to the foundation. Sandra Krause will receive the foundation’s Giving New Hope Award at the gala which will feature a reception, mystery boxes, a silent auction, dinner and entertainment. Carol and Doug Mancino along with and Sandra and Lawrence Post will serve as Sandra Krause co-chairs. For information or to purchase tickets go to Childburn.org or call 818-907-2822.
VALENTINE’S LUNCHEON–The Beverly Hills Women’s Club hosted a Valentine’s Day luncheon/fashion show/boutique. Pictured (back row, from left): Carol Shane, Anne Korai, Sally Pat Unruh, Rosetta Anish, BHWC President Elena Danielson, Billy Valentine who entertained, and Roberta Hyman; (front row): Donna Jet, Margaret Guggenheim, and Roberta White. BHWC VP Sally Pat Unruh chaired the fashion show with clothing from Masaki Matsuka on Brighton Way and joined other member models Gail Jackson, Dawn Isaksen, Bobbie Caasalino-Lewis, Tricia Nelson, Mary Ann Weyman and Flora Zomorodi. Roberta Hyman and Carol Shane chaired the boutique. Photo by Maxine Picard
LAS MADRINAS–Dr. Douglas Nordli, Jr. (center) was the recipient of a major contribution on behalf of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles from one of its prime benefactors, Las Madrinas. He is pictured with the group’s incoming President Kathy Thompson (left) and outgoing President Lisa Brandt.
At the annual membership meeting of Las Madrinas, President Lisa Brandt presented Dr. Douglas Nordli, Jr., chief of neurology at Children’s Hospital L.A., with a major contribution to the Las Madrinas Endowment for the Chief of Neurology Chair and the Neurological Institute Epilepsy Program at CHLA. Also at the event, four members were honored for their extraordinary generosity to the organization. They are Nancy Annick, Jacquie McMahon, Raylene Meyer, and Kathy Thompson, whose names will be displayed in the CHLA lobby recognizing the dedication and exceptional commitment of Las Madrinas members to the hospital. Kathy Thompson was named the new Las Madrinas president with Kathy McRoskey as VP, Katherine Johnson as treasurer, Chantal Bennet as recording secretary, and Anne Ryan as corresponding secretary. Taking over as ball chairwill be Kristin Harrison while Missy Kolsky is debutante chair, Courtney Wolff is development chair, and Jacquie McMahon is public relations chair. Diane Hawley will serve as advisor.
VETS FUNDRAISER–Actress Sharon Stone is flanked by Jason Redman (right), founder of Overcome Academy and the Combat Wounded Coalition at its fundraiser in Petersen Museum. They are joined by one of the supporting sponsors Rick Mancuso, president of Lake Forest Sportscars. Photo by Darcy Fehringer-Mask
Overcome Academy and The Combat Wounded Coalition hosted a fundraiser at Petersen Museum to raise awareness and support the sacrifices made by combat wounded warriors. Orchestrated by retired Navy Seal Jason Redman, founder of the academy, the event included a live charity auction conducted by actress/philanthropist Sharon Stone. Redman, himself, was severely wounded on a combat operation in Iraq. During his recovery, he and his wife launched Wounded Wear, a non-profit committed to providing wounded vets free clothing and clothing modifications. Two years ago, this was expanded into the Combat Wounded Coalition (www.combatwounded coalition. org). Associate supporters were RM/Sotheby's, Ferrari Financial Service, Bruce Meyer and Ferrari Lake Forest.
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Desert Roundup For more than a decade, internationally renowned celebrity and fashion photographer Michael Childers and the secular Jewish Family Service of the Desert (JFS) have provided the Coachella Valley with a gift … a gift good for one night only. Childers, who has raised more than $13 million for a variety of charities over the years, conceived the event, fittingly titled “One Night Only,” while wintering in New Mexico with the iconic director John Schlesinger of Midnight Cowboy fame and a few celebrity friends. The premise was simple: bring together, on stage, an allstar cast of Broadway stars who would sing just one number, for just one performance, with the proceeds going to charity. Everyone said it was a great good idea, but impossible. How would a producer coordinate the logistics to the satisfaction of the 20-some Broadway marquee stars that would be performing? As explained recently by Lucie Arnaz, there were two factors coming into play. One reason is that Childers has the reputation as being a “consummate professional,” Arnaz stated without hesitation. Anything proMichael Childers duced by him would be as enjoyable for the performers as it is for the audience. The second reason, said Arnaz, is that not all performers have the ability to make six-figures donations to charity, but they can and do, offer their time talent as a platform, to generate funds as a platform to funds for worthwhile causes. Lucie Arnaz How does Childers explain his success? He’ll raise his eyes slightly and smiles simply. “It’s because I ask for the best,” his eyes twinkle, “and I get the best.” This year’s “One Night Only” will play tribute to Rodgers and Hammerstein – arguably the most brilliant music ever written–at the McCallum Theatre on April 25. There’s a special reservation line for Courier readers; 760-325-4088, Ext: 118.
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