At the 30th annual Cystic Fibrosis Guild gala June 8, 375 guests helped to raise a net total of more than $675,000 for cystic fibrosis research and care.
At the 30th annual Cystic Fibrosis Guild gala June 8, 375 guests helped to raise a net total of more than $675,000 for cystic fibrosis research and care. Held at the Newport Beach Marriot Hotel & Spa, the gala included dinner, dancing and a lively auction emceed by Go Country 105 FM personality Shawn Parr, featuring items such as a Corum watch, which sold for $10,000 and was donated back to be auctioned off a second time for $7,000. Honored at the event were longtime supporters Ken and Debbie Johnson, who, along with their children, offered the organization checks totaling $100,000 that evening. Gala chairpersons Gayle and Dan Demsher took the stage to welcome guests, while speaker Stacy Motenko shared a story about her own successful battle with cystic fibrosis. —a.h.
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