New Gala Raises $340,000 for Cancer Support Community South Bay

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Cancer Support Community South Bay (CSC South Bay) shifted to an evening gala for its 27th annual Celebrate Wellness event held on Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Westdrift Hotel in Manhattan Beach. The new gala attracted an unprecedented 33 sponsors and successfully generated $340,000 to support the 200 free programs that CSC South Bay offers each month for cancer patients and their loved ones. On-air game host and cancer survivor Kelly Miyahara was the special event host and welcomed a sold-out crowd of 300 guests. During the cocktail hour, attendees perused the silent auction while enjoying live music provided by acoustic artist, Paul Lamire and magic tricks by award-winning magician Aaron O’Brien. The evening continued with dinner, an exciting live auction, dancing and more. Highlighting the program were inspiring words from CSC South Bay participants who expressed gratitude for the positive impact that the organization’s programs had on their lives.

L-R: Sacha Ohara, CSC South Bay Board Member, Karey De Leon
CSC South Bay participant Pam Tarlow (right) expresses gratitude with Eric Hamberg (left)
L-R: Andrew Werts, Jonna Werts, David Suiter, Jackie Suiter—CSC South Bay Development Director
L-R Agnes Hong, AutoNation Platinum Sponsor, Chris Hong—General Manager of Land Rover South Bay, CSC South Bay Development Director—Jackie Suiter
L-R Kelly Miyahara (cancer survivor and host of event), Jillian Van Leuven-CSC South Bay Executive Director-CEO, Kelly Vieweg-CSC South Bay President
L-R Fabian Fierro, Lauren Fierro, Paula Nishihira, Kris Nishihira—CSC South Bay Board Member, Dustin Sloss, Edith Sloss, Celina Ventura, Bernardo Ventura
L-R Brad Miller, Trina Miyahara (cancer survivor), Nestor Dordoni, Kelly Miyahara (cancer survivor and event host), Wanda (cancer survivor) and Paul Miyahara

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