CCC

Annual

scheduled for May 31 Beth Cox, Virginia Benson Wigle named featured speakers

The Compassionate Care of Carpinteria’s (CCC) annual luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, May 31 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., at the Rincon Beach Club, 3811 Santa Claus Ln.

The group, an initiative of Hospice of Santa Barbara, offers patient care and bereavement services. This year’s special guest speakers are 2020 Carpinterian of the Year Beth Cox and last year’s CCC speaker Virginia Benson Wigle; Steering Committee Chair Marybeth Carty will also be featured.

“We are excited to gather in person with fellow CCC supporters in our commitment to providing resources to anyone experiencing the impact of serious illness or grieving the death of a loved one,” said David Selberg, CEO of Hospice of Santa Barbara.

Cox had lost her father, Roger Green, to Stage IV Melanoma Cancer, according to a press release from CCC.

“The timeline from diagnosis to death was 26 days. After her father’s passing, she became involved with Relay For Life of the American Cancer Society and created the first ever Paddle Out For Hope within the world of Relays,” the press release stated.

“For decades, Cox has been an avid community leader and advocate in Santa Barbara County. She has been involved in Community organizations such as Standing Together to End Sexual Assault (STESA) and Domestic Violence Solutions, traveling around the county speaking to High Schools and community nonprofits. Cox has also worked as a Crisis Counselor Hotline Assistant and hosted a radio show on KCSB focusing on Domestic