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BENEFITNewport MDs Support Saddleback Memorial at Spring Gala

Clockwise: Flavia and Charles Eifrig, MD of Newport Beach; Sima and Steven Abelowtiz, MD of Newport Coast; Leila Rasouli, MD (middle) and her parents Minoo and Matthew Rasouli of Newport Coast; Ellies and Michael Watanabe, MD, of Newport Beach.

Community leaders, physicians, donors and guests gathered at Saddleback Memo-rial Foundation’s Spring Gala, “An Evening of Gratitude,” on Saturday, April 25 at the Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel in support of the MemorialCare Breast Center at Saddleback Memorial.

The sold-out gala, attended by nearly 500 people, raised $245,000 to acquire ad-ditional state-of-the-art technology to help detect breast cancer at its earliest stage.

The evening’s special guest speaker was Gary Levine M.D., the new Medical Direc-tor of MemorialCare Breast Centers.

Dr. Levine, a nationally recognized breast radiologist, brings 20 years of breast imaging and breast center leadership to his new role.

During the evening, the live auction garnered an estimated $45,000 for the breast center.

Auctioned packages included popular homemade pies by CEO Steve Geidt, a Santa Barbara polo match, New York City Fashion Week and Dinner for 10 with celebrity Chef Dean Sheremet.

During the “Fund-a–Need” portion of the evening, $ 75,000 was raised for the acquisition of an additional 3-D Tomo-synthesis unit.

Additionally, the Opportunity Drawing raised nearly $11,000 from the sale of pink

ribbon shell necklaces also in support of the breast center.

Among the many attendees from New-port Beach: Ellies and Michael Watanabe, MD; Flavia and Charles Eifrig, MD; Laila and Dryden Pence of Pence Wealth Management; Jane Frederick, MD and John Giannone (Veterinarian at Newport Animal Hospital in Newport Beach); Leila Rasouli, MD, and her parents Minoo and Matthew Rasouli; Quinn and Brian Gilpin, MD, of Corona del Mar (they donated their home to be used for the “Chef’s Din-ner” auction package); Sally Anderson and Tom Rogers; Sima and Steven Abelowtiz, MD; Tammie Brailsford (MemorialCare Health System Executive VP and COO) and Paul Brailsford, MD.

Spring Gala 2015 Gold sponsors included Greater Newport Physicians and MemorialCare Medical Group.

The centerpieces were created by Roger’s Gardens of Newport Beach.

To learn more about Saddleback Memo-rial Medical Center, call (949) 452-3724 or visit memorialcare.org.

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Susan G. Komen OC Plans Pink Tie BallFor the ninth consecutive year, Susan

G. Komen Orange County will unite hun-dreds of people with a common purpose at its signature Pink Tie Ball on May 30 at the Orange County Great Park.

Themed “A Blast for the Cure,” attend-ees will join the nonprofit as it “blasts” toward more effective breast cancer diagnostic and treatment options and improvements to life-saving research for women and men fighting the disease.

The evening will see seven new male breast health supporters (rumor has it that at least one is from Newport Beach) honored with the prestigious title of “Pink Tie Guy,” the special distinction given to a select few for outstanding support of Ko-men Orange County’s mission of ending breast cancer locally. The inducted men will join the ranks of 56 predecessors who have also devoted themselves to the fight

against breast cancer over the years.Pink Tie Ball has raised more than $2

million since its inception. “A Blast for the Cure” promises to

delight guests with a magical evening of gourmet food, entertainment and danc-ing, along with live and silent auctions with stunning prizes. Event and jewelry sponsor Black, Starr & Frost of Newport Beach will offer an opportunity drawing to win a $10,000 gift card and a hosted dinner on the patio of the elegant store.

Along with the Race for the Cure, which will be held this September in Fash-ion Island, Pink Tie Ball is one of the most significant fundraisers for the Orange County Affiliate of Susan G. Komen.

Tickets for the Pink Tie Ball are $350 each. For information please contact Stacy Davis at sdavis@komenoc.org or call (714) 957-9157, or visit komenoc.org/pinktieball.

OC Museum of Art Serves Art of Dining Art and dining often go hand in hand,

so it’s fitting that the Orange County Museum of Art’s annual gala is dubbed The Art of Dining.

Held this year on May 30 and presented by Louis Vuitton, the black-tie affair will find guests dining on the Bridge of Gar-dens at South Coast Plaza—a recognized architectural gem in Orange County.

Celebrating excellence in creativity, this year’s gala honors Orange County artist Tony DeLap and the late Orange County visionary real estate developer, patron

of the arts, and philanthropist, Henry T. Segerstrom—two individuals who have contributed significantly to the art world.

The dining experience for the evening will be created by celebrated chef Joachim Splichal, followed by dancing, cocktails and dessert late into the night.

Tickets to the dinner and after party start at $1,250. Tickets to just the after party, which begins at 9 p.m., are $150.

For tickets, call OCMA Development at (949) 759-1122 extension 203, or visit OCMA.net to purchase tickets online.