Cancer Support Community South Bay (CSC South Bay) recently hosted its 28th annual Celebrate Wellness Gala at the Westdrift Hotel in Manhattan Beach, bringing together nearly 300 guests and raising $277,000 to fund more than 200 free programs each month for individuals and families impacted by cancer. The evening featured dinner, entertainment, and inspiring stories, including a moving speech from cancer survivor Rosa Cruz, and honored longtime board member Dr. Dan Hovenstine for his extraordinary service.
In addition to the gala celebration, CSC South Bay recently welcomed Christine Byrne as its new Development Director. A Rancho Palos Verdes resident, Byrne brings more than 28 years of grant management experience and 23 years of nonprofit leadership. She will oversee fundraising strategies to advance CSC South Bay’s mission. “I am honored to join an organization that offers such vital services to families affected by cancer,” Byrne said. “Community-based support is deeply personal to me, and I am excited to help grow the resources needed to sustain and expand these programs, which are a lifeline to so many.”
For more information about CSC South Bay’s programs and upcoming events, visit www.CSCSouthBay.org
