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2015 Pacific South Coast Chapter Annual Report
ANOTHER BANNER YEAR
WELCOME!Dear Friends,
On behalf of the National Multiple Sclerosis
Soicety, Pacific South Coast Chapter, we
are proud to present our 2015 Annual
Report. Achievements of last year reflect
the steadfast commitment of a collective of
passionate individuals and organizations
that are working together and building
connections – connections that raise
awareness of MS and the crucial support
needed to stop MS, restore lost function and
end MS forever.
The women and men who face the
challenges of living with MS with humor,
determination and hope continually
inspire us. We are equally inspired by the
generosity of our donors, whose gifts support
the chapter’s programs and services that
improve lives today and the promising
research that will one day lead to a cure.
Thank you to every donor, volunteer and
champion of this cause. U.S. Olympic gold
medalist and civil rights activist Wilma
Rudolph said, “Never underestimate the
power of dreams and the influence of the
human spirit.” Your influence has made
a significant impact – let’s continue our
momentum by taking advantage of every
opportunity to connect and making every
connection count. Together our dream of a
world free of MS will become a reality.
With appreciation,
Richard V. Israel
President
Cynthia Perazzo
Board Chair
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ONLINE & MOBILEGET CONNECTED
GET SOCIALJoin our social family! We can be found in a number of places:
• youtube.com/MSpacific
• facebook.com/MSpacific
• instagram.com/pacsouthcoastMS
Share your story with your friends, family and colleagues. Use the hashtag #MSpacific on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest to share your experience.
GET ONLINEConnect with others affected by MS at MSconnection.org or visit the chapter’s website to learn about upcoming programs and events at MSpacific.org or nationalMSsociety.org.
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WHAT’S INSIDEPrograms & Services ...................................................................................................................................2
Volunteer Engagement ...............................................................................................................................4
Fundrasing Events ......................................................................................................................................6
Advocate for Change ..................................................................................................................................8
Research Progress .................................................................................................................................... 10
2014-2015 Financials ................................................................................................................................ 14
Board of Trustees .................................................................................................................................... 15
Calendar of Events ................................................................................................................................... 16
Volunteers of the Year .............................................................................................................................. 18
Mission Possible ....................................................................................................................................... 22
Foundation Support ................................................................................................................................. 24
Lawry Circle ............................................................................................................................................. 25
Golden Circle ............................................................................................................................................ 26
Thank You to Our Sponsors ...................................................................................................................... 28
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WE DEVELOP, DELIVER AND LEVERAGE RESOURCES TO ENHANCE CARE FOR PEOPLE WITH MS AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL THOSE AFFECTED BY THE DISEASE.
PROGRAMS & SERVICES
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This year, we provided in-person or virtual education to 7,300 people living with MS in Orange, San Diego, and Imperial counties and the Hawaiian Islands. Over 2,300 members participated in one of our programs, self-help support groups or physical wellness classes, or received our services.
2015 HIGHLIGHTS
• We fielded over 2,650 local requests for information and/or referrals.
• Four issues of the MSConnection, our quarterly magazine, were sent to 68,000 total recipients and more than 200,000 email recipients.
• Over $169,000 in direct financial assistance was provided to over 200 people for grants for independence, modifications for homes, hand controls for cars, utility relief during the hot summer months, emergency assistance to avoid homelessness, transportation assistance, equipment assistance, and respite care.
• Ten healthcare providers started Walk MS teams, recruiting a total of 380 walkers and raising over $78,000 for the 6th Annual Healthcare Partner’s Challenge.
• The chapter received a pilot grant allowing people with MS to access flights for medical care on Oahu from the neighbor islands.
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WE ARE LEADERS IN A WORLDWIDE MS MOVEMENT MOBILIZING MILLIONS OF PEOPLE TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT MS
VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT
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None of the accomplishments this year could have happened as they did without the engagement of talented, hardworking, generous volunteers. The National MS Society embraces, values, and recognizes every contribution. With the help of volunteers, we stretch our donor dollar and build a stronger organization. We partner with volunteers every day, at every level, and with every project. In 2015 alone, we had over $1.1 million in donated volunteer time.
2015 HIGHLIGHTS
• 350 people served as leadership volunteers, leading over 3,894 individuals serving as volunteers.
• 482 volunteers supported the MS movement through other events like the Chapter’s Volunteer Days, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon, the Farmer’s Insurance Golf Tournament, and more!
• People with MS received support by attending one of our 30 self-help groups (led by over 40 volunteers).
• The local MS Action Alert Network was activated this year, reaching out to more than 1,700 volunteers who are telling their stories to public officials. 552 people took action on six Action Alerts this year.
• We engaged nearly 12,300 walkers, cyclists, or other event participants, who advanced MS awareness and raised vital funds.
VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT
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WE DEVELOP AND ALIGN BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO ACHIEVE BREAKTHROUGH RESULTS.
FUNDRAISING EVENTS
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The Society met its goal to raise $250 million by the end of 2015 to create a world free of MS. Economic challenges or not, the Society’s donors and fundraisers gave generously to support Society programs and services, and research to find the cause and cure for MS.
2015 HIGHLIGHTS
• 2,041 people cycled and raised over $2 million at the Bike MS Bay to Bay Tour. Participants enjoyed riding 25, 100 or 150 miles over 1 or 2 days from Irvine to San Diego. The Tour was also voted the “Best Cycling Event” by readers of Competitor magazine for the eighth year. Bike MS: Go Big or Go Home in Hawaii raised over $53,000 with 92 participants.
• 680 guests helped raise $523,000 at the 29th Annual MS Dinner Auction sponsored by Pacific Wealth Management held at the Loews Coronado Bay Resort. The Hawaii MS Dinner Auction raised nearly $40,000 with 100 guests this year.
• At the University of California, Irvine; LEGOLAND® California Resort in Carlsbad; and NTC Park in San Diego, 9,201 people and 550 teams raised over $1.4 million for San Diego County Credit Union Walk MS and Walk MS Irvine, presented by Fish & Tsang. Over 680 participants and 51 teams also joined together to raise more than $89,000 at Walk MS events in Hawaii.
• At the La Jolla Country Club, $210,000 was raised by 128 players at the Golf MS Invitational.
• In it’s second year, Bubbles & Brunch to End MS was held at the Balboa Bay Resort with 250 attendees raising $101,000.
• Challenge Walk MS raised over $441,000 with 262 walkers.
• Do It Yourself (DIY) Fundraising brought 20 community-supported events to the chapter, raising nearly $84,000. The events, created & implemented by community members, included the Hit an Ace for MS Tennis Tournament, Softchoice Cares Golf Tournament, and Zippy’s point of sale promotion.
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WE ARE ACTIVISTS.
ADVOCATE FOR CHANGE
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The 24th Annual Public Policy Conference took place in Washington D.C. March 9 - 11. Over 300 MS Activists conducted nearly 400 legislative visits with U.S. Senators, Representatives and their staff members to discuss the following important issues:
• Advancing Research for Neurological Diseases Act (S. 849/H.R. 292)/ 21st Century Cures Initiative
• Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act (H.R.1516)
• Funding for MS Research through the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
MS researchers joined Society leaders and activists on key visits to provide the scientific perspective and the value and promise of their research, illustrating the need to support significant issues.
At the state level, 27 State Action Days were scheduled in 2015 and MS activists’ impact was felt across the country. Progress was made on
legislative priorities, bills were signed into law by Governors, and important personal connections to MS were identified.
In California, on the 5th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, 32 MS Activists advocated for greater healthcare reimbursement cost, transparency and network adequacy-- including controlling out of pocket costs for prescription drugs. Additionally, over 550 digital advocacy volunteers took action through advocacy alerts sent throughout the year.
We also held the Advocacy 101 webinar in the month of May to engage more people in advocacy and teach them how they can spark direct action and influence their elected officials to make real policy change.
ADVOCATE FOR CHANGE
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WE ARE A DRIVING FORCE OF MS RESEARCH & TREATMENT TO STOP DISEASE PROGRESSION, RESTORE FUNCTION, AND END MS
RESEARCH PROGRESS
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Important research progress occurred in 2015, offering new leads toward our vision of a world free of MS. We continue to pursue all promising paths to uncover solutions, wherever those opportunities exist, with special focus on progressive MS, nervous system repair, lifestyle/wellness and genes/environment.
The results of previous Society investments continue to mount, and we are committed to growing our research funding even further. In 2015 the Society invested over $53 million in 380 new and ongoing research projects and initiatives. Here is a brief summary of significant 2015 research progress:
STOPPING MS
• Positive results were reported from three phase 3 trials of an experimental therapy called ocrelizumab (Genentech, a member of the Roche Group), showing positive impacts in relapsing MS and, for the first time in a large-scale trial, a modest impact in primary progressive MS.
• The Society collaborated to convene a scientific workshop to set research priorities for understanding how co-morbidities (other medical conditions) impact MS severity and clinical trial outcomes, and to explore implications for program development.
• A new study uncovered a gene variation linked to response to MS therapy, which may open new treatment approaches with further research toward the important goal of personalized medicine in MS.
• The first generic version of daily Copaxone® (glatiramer acetate), branded “Glatopa” (by Sandoz, a Novartis company, developed in collaboration with Momenta Pharmaceuticals), was approved by the FDA and distribution began by Sandoz in June. Additional generics of this therapy are expected soon.
• Scientists at the University of Virginia uncovered evidence of a previously unrecognized network of vessels that facilitate immune system activity in the brain. The team showed evidence of this network of “lymphatic vessels,” in both mice and people. Further research is
needed to understand how and whether
lymphatic vessels play a role in MS, and
whether they present new opportunities
for stopping MS disease activity.
• Results were published from a Phase 3 Trial of daclizumab high-yield process (Zinbryta™) in relapsing MS, showing it could significantly reduce relapse rates and disease activity observed on MRI scans over the course of 2 to 3 years. (Biogen and AbbVie have applied to regulatory agencies in the U.S. and Europe to obtain marketing approval to treat people with MS.)
• The 2015 John Dystel Prize for MS Research went to Prof. Alastair Compston (University of Cambridge) for driving breakthroughs in therapeutic immunology and genetics.
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RESTORE AND REPAIR
• Promising results were reported from a phase 2 clinical trial of the leading myelin repair strategy called anti-LINGO (Biogen). The agent was given by monthly IV infusion for 20 weeks to 82 people who had a first episode of optic neuritis (which often precedes a confirmed diagnosis of MS). Those given anti-LINGO had faster nerve signals – thought to be an indicator of myelin repair – along the optic nerve compared to those on placebo.
• The Society collaborated to convene the International Conference on Cell-Based Therapies for Multiple Sclerosis in Lisbon in November 2015, gathering more than 70 experts to discuss the state of cell therapy and possible next steps to drive comprehensive research and collaborations, and to develop clinical trial designs to provide timely answers to the question of which cells and approaches show most promise for treating people with MS.
• Researchers funded by the Society discovered novel stem cells residing in the brain, and found a way to stimulate the cells to repair myelin in mice with an MS-like disease. The Society, through Fast Forward, has partnered with the team to develop a potential therapy for MS based on these findings.
• Results were reported from a series of individuals with MS treated experimentally with immune-suppressing therapy followed by transplantation of blood stem cells (also known as HSCT),
aiming to “reboot” the immune system. Improvements were reported in disability scores and reduced disease activity in some with relapsing MS with disease durations of 10 or fewer years, but not in those with secondary progressive MS or people with greater disease duration. Controlled trials are needed to understand the full benefits and risks, and at least one is underway. Read more about stem cells and MS
• Canbex Therapeutics leveraged Society seed funds (through Fast Forward) to attract financing for a phase 2 clinical trial of a potential therapy for MS-associated spasticity.
• Drs. Laura Balcer, Peter Calabresi and Elliot Frohman won the 2015 Barancik Prize for Innovation in MS Research for producing ground-breaking research focused on the anatomy and biology of the retina and other structures of the eye in people with MS, and applying optical coherence tomography (OCT), a common and easy-to-use eye scanning technique, to study
MS and to potentially speed clinical trials.
ENDING MS FOREVER
• Researchers at McGill University reported that people with gene variations linked to low vitamin D had double the chance of getting MS, confirming previous links between vitamin D and the risk of MS. Trials are underway to determine whether taking vitamin D supplements can help treat MS in people who already have the disease.
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• The Society-funded expansion of the Pediatric MS Network to 12 centers with the addition of 3 new sites to enhance research capacity. Leveraging Society support, the Network is engaged in research to better understand the cause(s) of MS, how best to treat children with MS, and clues for preventing the disease for everyone at risk.
• Australian researchers reported that previous infection with Helicobacter pylori (which has been linked to stomach ulcers) was associated with a lower risk of developing MS in women, and less severe disability among those women who developed the disease. More research is needed to determine if this association means that H. pylori itself can trigger MS.
• Researchers co-funded by the Society reported that higher levels of the internal-clock hormone melatonin were linked with lower relapse rates in people living with MS. While there is still not enough evidence to recommend supplementation with melatonin, this observation helps to explain some of the seasonal variation in MS symptoms and could lead to new strategies for treatment.
• The MS Microbiome Consortium reported early findings from an analysis of blood and stool samples from people with MS treated with glatiramer acetate, untreated individuals, and people without MS. Results showed differences in gut bacteria between these groups. The team has a new Society Collaborative MS Research Center Award to pursue this and other promising research.
• A team from Germany reported that short-chain fatty acids in the diet promote the development of immune cells that can regulate the attack on the brain and spinal cord in an MS-like disease in mice, but only in the presence of gut bacteria. These findings lend evidence to the potential importance of diet in MS and opens new possibilities for developing diet-based
treatments to help manage MS.
• Society-supported researchers found that MS-like disease in mice responded differently to a high salt diet, depending on their genetic makeup and gender, offering a clue to understanding whether reducing salt can inhibit MS immune attacks.
• Results from two lab studies in the U.S. and Europe suggested that high levels of salt shift the balance of the immune system toward inflammation, and that salt alters the function of several types of immune cells pertinent to MS. The U.S. team is conducting a pilot clinical trial to explore the impact of high- and low-salt diets on MS disease activity.
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2014-2015 FINANCIALS
REVENUE : $5,748,736 Special Events: $4,483,943
Legacies & Bequests: $327,215
Contributions: $940,502
Other Revenues: ($2,924)
EXPENSES: $6,405,499 Member & Professional Services: $3,383,549
Research & National Programs: $1,576,794
Fundraising & Management + General: $1,445,156
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EMERITUS
Dawn Beattie
Pat Brown
Patrick Connors
Richard Hausman
Robert Melucci
Michael Smoger
TRUSTEES
Phil Bresnick
Barry Clarkson
Jody Corey-Bloom, MD PhD
Paul Dechary
Cecelia Garr
Rick Hausman
Charlotte Hayes
BOARD CHAIRCynthia Perazzo
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Tim Holl
Jim Kesaris
Mark Malbon
Justin Reckers
Chris Serocke
Rick Herschberg
Selina Hudgins
Greg Joumas
Jim Kesaris
Nick Locke
Nan Luke
Mark Mahigian
Penny Martin
Barbara Katz
Jay McCabe
Ally McGrory
Samir Mehta
John G. Most
Lizbeth Najm
Troy Parish
Jim Ponder
Kimberly Roush
Jerry Sanders
Suzanne Schulman
Karen Sedgwick-Tyler
Ari Segal
Norv Turner
Annaliese Train
Diana Twadell
Diane Ward
ADVISORY BOARD
Ellie Barnard
Bill Bisch
James Brown
Gina Cunningham Daley
Pam Fair
Lewis Finkelstein
Ronald Fowler
Francie Mortenson
Thomas Page
Beth Philion
Nancy Rossi
Jerry Sweeney
Blake Von Sprecken
Alice Zamboni
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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CALENDAR OF EVENTSOCTOBER 2014
4 Moving Forward: Programs for the Newly
Diagnosed
8 Scripps Lecture Series: Managing Cognitive
Challenges
11 Knott’s Berry Farm Family Fun Day
16 The Zombie Run, Keopuolani Park, Maui
18-19 Bike MS: Bay to Bay presented by Hansen’s
Beverage Company
25 Muckfest MS
November 2014
1 Kaiser MS Symposium
12 Orange County Office Open House
18 Teleconference: Tips for People with MS &
Their Partners “Planning for the Future”
19 UCI Lunch & Learn
20 Teleconference: Tips for People with MS &
Their Partners “Planning for the Future”
21 MS Dinner Auction, sponsored by Pacific
Wealth Management
December 2014
13 Annual Sycuan Family Holiday Party
January 2015
20 Telelearning: MS Research
22 Telelearning: MS Research
31 Annual Meeting of Members
February 2015
7 Moving Forward: Program for the Newly
Diagnosed
12 Telelearning: MS Employment Part 1
26 Telelearning: MS Employment Part 2
March 2015
2-8 MS Awareness Week
12 Telelearning: MS Employment Part 3
17 Telelearning: Managing MS Bladder & Bowel
Symptoms
19 Telelearning: Managing MS Bladder & Bowel
Symptoms
19 MS Symposium
26 Telelearning: MS Employment Part 4
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April 2015
4 Walk MS: Kauai
10 Water Walk MS: Orange County
11 Walk MS: Irvine sponsored by Fish & Tsang LLP
18 Walk MS Maui
19 Walk MS: Carlsbad sponsored by San Diego County
Credit Union
24 Water Walk MS: San Diego
25 Walk MS: San Diego sponsored by San Diego
County Credit Union
25 Walk MS Honolulu
29 Boys’ Night Out
May 2015
2 Walk MS: Hilo
4 MS Golf Invitational sponsored by Torrey Pines
Bank
9 Moving Forward: Program for the Newly Diagnosed
16 Day at the Bay, Mission Bay
27 World MS Day
June 2015
6 Symptom Management: Kona
Symptom Management: Hilo
7 Walk MS: Kona
July 2015
11 Orange County MS Symposium
21-23 Gender Differences in MS Telelearning
FUELING IMPACT 17
August 2015
1-2 Bike MS: Go Big or Go Home!
12 Scripps Lecture Series - Exercise & Nutrition
15 Moving Forward: Programs for the Newly
Diagnosed
29 Bubbles & Brunch to End MS, sponsored by Biogen
SEPTEMBER 2015
15 & 17 Preparing for MS Doctor Visits Telelearning
25-27 Challenge Walk MS
26 MS Dinner Auction Hawaii
30 Boys’ Night Out
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2014-2015ACTIVITIES
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Heidi Parish has participated in the
Challenge Walk for nine years, with her
husband, Troy who has participated for five
years and their daughter, Maclaine for two
years. Troy Parish has been a leader for the
MS Golf Invitational for seven years. This
year, Maclaine served as an Intern at the
San Diego office during summer 2015.
“My favorite memory from this year”, says
Heidi “was when Maclaine gave a speech
at the Challenge Walk MS evening program
dinner. Tears were brought to my eyes as
she spoke on why she walks in the three day
event. Because we are personally impacted
by the disease, we want to eliminate it for
all of those affected by MS.”
“The Challenge Walk MS is a perfect example
of how together, we are stronger”, says Troy.
“Participating in Challenge Walk MS was
the turning point of our involvement with
the Society. Before Heidi’s first Challenge
Walk MS, she was very nervous and hesitant
to discuss her disease with others. Being
together with others impacted by MS,
sharing stories throughout the three day
event has made her more comfortable and
stronger in her ongoing fight against MS.”
VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEARChapter Star Volunteers of the
Year
The Parish Family
Troy, Heidi, Maclaine and Delany
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2015 Pacific South Coast Chapter Volunteers of the Year
Wellness Partner of the YearYogaworks
Media Partner of the YearSan Diego Business Journal
Corporate Champion of the Year
Softchoice Cares
Outstanding Partnership Award
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
Outstanding Corporate Partner
Melissa’s Produce
Student Organization of the Year
Alpha Phi Omega San Diego State University
Medical Support Volunteers of the Year
Renee and Scott Limpus
Bubbles & Brunch to End MS Volunteer of the Year
Annaliese Train
Service Provider of the YearLee Sachtschale
Activist of the Year Phil Arcara
Office Volunteer of the YearLizbeth Najm
Event Volunteer of the YearKathi Nardozza
Student Volunteer of the Year
Sam Gherrity
State Legislator of the YearAssemblymember
Toni G. Atkins
Connection Group Leader of the Year
Van Reeder
Passion for the Mission Volunteers of the YearKelly & Andrew Ezzard
Media Volunteer of the YearMitch Murphy
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MISSION POSSIBLE
The Mission Possible Club is committed to the cause, care, and cure for MS.
They have given or raised $10,000 or more to impact the lives of people living with MS.
Dr. Jody Corey-Bloom
$10,000
Glenn Arnold $10,000
Harry Cheshire $10,000
Kristyn Evan $10,000
Don & Nancy Swearingen $10,000
Marcia Tilker $10,000
Sempra Energy Giving Network $10,000
Beckman Coulter Foundation $10,000
Pro Players Foundation $10,000
A Little Help Foundation Fund $10,000
Datron World Communications Inc c/o Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
$10,000
HMSA Foundation $10,000
Darren Williams $10,000
Faheem Hasnain
$10,000
Kevin, Hilderman $10,015
Tim & Leah Salmon $10,090
Lizbeth Najm $10,100
Steve Malloy $10,106
Tim & Kristin Zandbergen $10,150
Marty Taylor $10,195
Angela Genin $10,340
Suzanne Shepela $10,490
Mike Wolff $10,525
Tim Bockhold $10,550
Christopher Steiger $10,675
Douglas Loreman $10,915
Joyce Savage
$10,970
Mark, Neilson $11,061
Christian & Lina Waage $11,090
Ken Tudhope $11,201
Mark Fischer $11,205
Colleen Brown & Erin Stonestreet $11,295
Peter & Diane Albini $11,301
James & Ellen Beshears $11,556
Vincent Harden & Alice Diaz $11,615
David Brooks $11,667
Bob Ott $11,861
Doug & Denise Regnier $11,885
Keith & Kristi Sherwood $11,965
Natalie Eansor $11,995
2015MEMBERSMISSION POSSIBLE
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2015MEMBERS
Dan Fischer $12,000
Jas & Lisa Arnold $12,000
Bob Moore $12,100
Kimberly Roush $12,100
Glenn & Rory Egger $12,312
Bart Evans $12,495
Ron & Guadalupe Cohn $12,528
Mark Malbon $12,540
Nick & Ruth Tsoulos $12,740
Tricia Bothmer $13,200
Matthew & Tiffany Birkett $13,277
Brian Grey $13,283
Barbara Katz $13,391
Phil & Arlene Bresnick
$13,589
Escondido Sunrise Rotary Club $14,400
Daniel Abrams $14,656
Change a Life Foundation $14,875
Michael Newton $15,000
Grossmont Healthcare District $15,000
Don & Ellen Goodwin $15,030
Diana Twadell $15,625
Ed & Ruth Evans $15,645
Jim Ponder $16,060
Pam Fair & Glen Sullivan $17,025
Jeff & Sheila Parker $17,055
John G. & Jodi Most $18,816
Mylan Inc. $19,435
Softchoice Cares $19,956
Alan & Mildred Peterson $20,000
Sunwest Bank Charitable Fund $20,000
Bob & Jeanne Woodard $20,400
Dawn Beattie $20,816
Cindy Roper $21,265
Jay & Tina McCabe $21,427
Troy & Heidi & Maclaine Parish $21,475
Ed Clark $21,745
Jeffrey Walsworth $23,435
Chris & Joyce Serocke $25,333
Anne Allen $25,646
Rona Kay $25,981
Jack & Terry Babbitt $29,766
Bill & Kristi Bisch $36,770
Doug & Nancy Barnhart $38,100
Paul & Amy Dechary $39,750
Zippy’s $41,300
Douglas Peterson $42,663
McGrory Family Fund $48,192
Victor J. & Dorothy J. Hawthorne Survivor’s Trust
$50,000
Anonymous $50,000
Al & Casey Basso $55,107
Judy Zankel Fund $60,000
Dick & Lynn Gordon $70,373
Anonymous $100,000
Edward S. Arnold Estate $179,922
MISSION POSSIBLE
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FOUNDATION SUPPORTMany thanks to the following foundations & trusts who provided grants in 2015.
Beckman Coulter Foundation, $10,000
MS Research at UCI and Dr. Lutz Postdoctoral Fellowship
Covidien Cares, $6,240 Adaptive Wellness Programs in San Diego County
Cushman Foundation, $3,500
Adaptive Wellness Programs in San Diego County
CSA San Diego Unified School District, $800 MS Connection Newsletter
Disneyland VoluntEARS Community Fund, $5,000 Holiday Turkey Delivery Program
Dr. Seuss Foundation, $2,500 Sycuan Annual Holiday Party
Edison International, $5,000
Moving Forward Program and OC MS Symposium
Enterprise Holdings, $1,000 Transportation Financial Assistance
Employees Community Fund of Boeing California, $7,500 Caregiver Support Services
Samuel I. and John Henry Fox Foundation, $3,900 Local Programs & Services in San Diego County
Friends of Hawaii Charities, Inc., $1,000 Financial Assistance Program
O.L. Halsell Foundation, $5,000 The Carol & Bob Webster Memorial Scholarship Fund
HMSA Foundation, $10,000 Hawaii Expansion Project
Insperity, $1,000
Financial Assistance Program
Judy Zankel Fund, $30,000 Respite Care Program
McGrory Family Fund, $10,000 Financial Assistance Program
Morgan Stanley, $2,000 Financial Assistance Program
National Charity League, $600 MS Connect iPad Project
Sempra Energy Giving Network, $10,000 Adaptive Aquatics Programs in San Diego County
Softchoice Cares $4,900 Product donation, MS Connect iPad Project
Sunwest Bank Charitable Foundation, $20,000 Financial Assistance Program
Women of St. James By the Sea Epicopal Church, $5,000 Summer Energy Assistance Program
Walter J. and Betty C. Zable Foundation, $5,000 The Carol & Bob Webster Memorial Scholarship
Program
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The Lawry Circle is comprised of generous and caring individuals who know that the quest for a world free of MS must continue. It honors donors who have informed the Society of their intention to help create a better future for the MS community through a gift in their will, trust, or estate plan.
LAWRY CIRCLE
Karen Adam
Taryl Andersen
Rena Bareham
Dawn Beattie
Eric Beck
Ellen Beshears
Bill Bisch
Phil Bresnick
Stephanie Butcher
Robert Cima
Dr. Jody Corey-Bloom
Elaine Danny
Douglas Danny
Heather Dean
Janice Donaldson
Ruth & Ed Evans
Erich Foeckler
Cecelia Garr
Jennifer Gaylord
Shirley Gilmore
Sharon Glickman
Robert Goldberg
Kimberly Gramling
Linda Greenwood
Norman Harris
Charlotte Hayes
Carol Hedwall
Louise Heffner
Cheryl & Bill Hile
Tim & Erin Holl
Karen Hooper
Linda Ingram
Irani Family Trust
Jessica Ishikawa
Richard V. Israel
Sarah Janssen
Greg Joumas
Niki Kammer
Barbara Katz
Marilyn Klein
Richard Klein
Gary Klein
Robert Kronenbitter
Nan Luke
Peter MacCracken
Penny Martin
Rachel Mathews
Robert Mauer
Marilyn McAvoy
Brenda Meyer
RD Meyer
Melissa Miller
Diane Nelson
Lynn Nelson
Darrell Netherton
Gil Ortega
Guadalupe Pedroza
Justin Reckers
Rose Rick
Suzanne Schulman
Renata Sahagian
Allan Shaw
Linda Shaw
James Smith
Alan Suding
Mary Suding
Jenny Tumin
Robin Turner
Diana Twadell
Kristin Vance
Carol Vanderree
Arthur Vanderree
Patricia Walkenbach
Jennifer West
Jaclyn Wexler
Christine Wiley
Penelope Williams
Martha Woodworth
Cynthia Young-Moreno
Peter Zarcades
2015MEMBERS
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The Golden Circle was created in 1993 as the Pacific South Coast Chapter’s elite annual giving campaign recognizing annual gifts of $1,000 or more. Since that time, individuals, foundations and corporations have contributed millions of dollars to help create a world free of MS.
GOLDEN CIRCLE 2015MEMBERS
A Little Help Foundation Fund
Noah Auerhahn
John Barnes
Doug & Nancy Barnhart
Beckman Coulter Foundation
Betty Berni
James & Ellen Beshears
Vicky Biggins
Matthew & Tiffany Birkett
Bill & Kristi Bisch
Paul Brailsford
Frank Brenner
Philip & Arlene Bresnick
Morris & Hannah Brown
Racquel Bueno
Douglas Campion
Jeff & Tia Cassett
Change a Life Foundation
Christ Chialtas
Barry & Debra Clarkson
Ronald & Guadalupe Cohn
Aaron Cohn
Frank & Helen Comerford
Conrad N. Hilton Foundation
Dr. Jody Corey-Bloom
Covidien Cares
John Creel
Curci Family Foundation
Cushman Foundation
Doug Dahmer
Joan Damask
Paul & Amy Dechary
Kathleen Denny
Disney VoluntEARS Community Fund
Michael Dittbenner
Beverly Dyer
Stephen Easley
Edison International
Dr. George & Elizabeth Ellison
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Jill Esrock
Paul & Mimi Extance
Pam Fair & Glen Sullivan
Randy Finch
Erich Foeckler
Paul & Rita Frohna
Cecelia Garr
Dr. Rand & Carol German
Don & Ellen Goodwin
Nancy Grondhuis
Grossmont Healthcare District Foundation
Omar & Nazish Hamid
Shirley & Mel Harrier
Rich Henry
David Hillman
Steve Hilton
Leonard Hirsch
Michael Hirt
HMSA Foundation
Don Hoeksema
Skip & Judy Hogan
Tim & Erin Holl
Ron & Karen Hooper
Zdenek Hostomsky & Zuzana Hostomska
Kenneth Hullings
Jason & Ashley Hutchison
Insperity
Richard & Michelle Israel
Hal Jacobs
Sarah Janssen
Greg Joumas
Judy Zankel Fund
Justine B. Fenton Foundation
Tom & Julie Karlo
Barbara Katz
Marilyn Katzman
Dan & Patricia Keefe
Tom & Clare Keller
Melinda King
Dan & Sheri Kleeburg
Richard & Marilyn Klein
Walter Knox
Patrick & Bo Lee
Carol & Carl Lewis
Jeffrey & Sheila Lipinsky
Nick & Cindy Locke
Barrett & Francis Lossing
Roberta Lott
Nan Luke
Mark & Ginny Mahigian
Al & Ellen Majewski
Ray McAfoose
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2015MEMBERS
Jay & Tina McCabe
Carol McCallum & Susan Sadowski
Bill & Kristi McCune
John McDonough
McGrory Family Fund
Samir & Sonal Mehta
Milton & Henrietta Kushkin Fund
Miracle Foundation Fund
Greg & Kathy Moore
Javier & Doris Morgan
Morgan Stanley Foundation
John G. & Jodi Most
Lizbeth Najm
Darrell Netherton & Robert Wheeler
Network For Good
Lynne Nieto
O.L. Halsell Foundation
Susan O’Brien
Kim & Ryan O’Neal
John Pagano
Lillian Pagano
Troy & Heidi Parish
Michael Parizino
Dr. & Mrs. M. Park
Sam Passanisi
Tom & Cynthia Perazzo
Douglas Peterson
Robert Pink
Alan Puzarne
Justin Reckers
Doug & Denise Regnier
Indo Reyes & Ally McGrory-Reyes
Donna Roatcap
Phyllis Robsham
Robert Rosner
Nancy Rossi
Ted Rossin
Kimberly Roush
Valerie Rubens
Richard Ryan
Gloria Samson
Samual I. & John Henry Fox Foundation
Scott & Meredith Sandland
Dr. Paul & Suzanne Schulman
Schwab Charitable Foundation
Ari & Corey Segal
Sempra Energy Giving Network
Chris & Joyce Serocke
Michelle Shapiro
Dave & Tammie Smith
James Smith
Austin Stadler
Dr. Martin & Christina Stern
Patricia Sullivan
Sunwest Bank Charitable Fund
Don & Nancy Swearingen
Andy Tang
Tom Telesco
Peter & Mary Tennyson
The Allergan Foundation
The Boeing Company Employee Individual Giving Program
The Sam & Salwa Ellis Foundation
The San Diego Foundation
The Zarcades Family Fund
Greg & Jonell Tibbitts
Marcia Tilker
Annaliese Train
Dr. Nick & Ruth Tsoulos
Barbara Twadell
Diana Twadell
Blake von Sprecken
Christian & Lina Waage
Steve & Laura Wagner
Walter J. & Betty Zable Foundation
Nat & Diane Ward
John & Lois Wareham
Julie Webster
Kelly White
William & Lorraine McCune Family Foundation
Donald & Margie Willis
Will Wills
Eric & Cynthia Wittenberg
Bob Wolfsberger
Women of St. James By The Sea Episcopal Church
Richard & Alice Zamboni
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THANK YOU SPONSORS
Ability CenterAbility Magazine
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Albertsons & So FreshAllie’s Party Rentals
APXAt Your Home Family Care
Barefoot Wine & BubblyBarney & Barney LLC
BeanFieldsBeanitos Chips
Beckman Coulter FoundationBetter Buzz Coffee
Beyond CoastalBiogen
BJ’s Restaurant & BrewhouseBlistex
Blue DiamondBobo’s Oat Bars
Brothers All Natural Fruit CrispsCalifornia Sulpher
Canari Custom WearCARES
Cart MartCbiz
CBS Outdoor
Certified AirClear Channel Outdoor
Cliff BarsCruise PlannersCrunchmasterCrystal Geyser
Daily by the Sea Deloitte
Design-ologyE & E Industries
EMD SeronoEpsom Salt
European Wellness CosmedicalFedEx
Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP Fish & Tsang LLP
Flowers by Coley The Flower Fields
Fox5 San DiegoG/M Business Interiors
GEICOSanofi Genzyme
GMI SecurityGoddess Garden Organics
Hansen Beverage CompanyHeavenly Petals
HMSA HiloHMSA KauaiHMSA Oahu
Hoag Hospital
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PromotionsKenda Tires
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KSBR 88.5 FM Saddleback CollegeKTLA & Fox 5 San Diego
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La Costa LivingLangers Juice
LEGOLAND® California Resort Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers
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Loews Coronado Bay ResortLuna Grill
MadibaMallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals
MARC Marvin K. Brown
MedMediaMelissa’s World Variety Produce
Mens Barbershop Quartet
2014-2015SPONSORS
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2014-2015SPONSORS
Merrill Lynch Wealth ManagementMoss Adams
MOST Branding Development + Advertising
Mother To BabyNBC 4 Los AngelesNBC 7 San Diego
Neal ElectricNovartisOC Corps
OC Family MagazineOne Stop Bling Shop
Orange County RegisterOutdoor Insight
Pacific Ambulance Pacific Research Network
Pacific Wealth Management Papa John’s Pizza of
Southern CaliforniaParenting OCParty DJ’s 4 UPasta Chips
Payam LarijaniPecoraro Inc.
Performance Bicycle Co.PIMCO
Pizza Port BreweryPoint Loma Sports Club
Project WalkRanch & Coast Magazine
Raphael’s Party RentalsReceptos
Redfearn & AssociatesRehab UnitedRIDE CycleryRockAdemyRossin SteelSaladmasterSalsa Steel
San Diego Business JournalSan Diego County Credit Union
San Diego Family MagazineSan Diego Gulls & Anaheim
DucksSan Diego Union Tribune
Scripps HealthcareSDG&E
SDG&E/Energy for OthersSDRBA
ShoreTel SIDE JOBZ - Band
Small Luxury HotelsSouplantation/Garden Fresh
Restaurant Corp.Soy Joy Bars
Spectrum Hotel GroupSullivan’s Moving & Storage
Sycuan Casino Sycuan Tribe of the Kumeyaay Nation
Teva NeurosciencesTex & Jan Barnhart
The Curl Riders Surf BandThe Cyclist
The Disneyland ResortThinOptics
Thorn Street BreweryTorrey Pines BankUC Irvine Health
UCI Recreation CenterUltraStar Cinemas
United Airlines Union Bank
United Site ServicesUrban Corps of San Diego County
ViaSatVisitCarlsbad
VTDS Inc./ProSonixWalmart
Wawanesa InsuranceWelda Massage Oil
Wells FargoWhittier Investment
CorporationWinston’s Crown Jewelers
WrigleyZippy’s
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