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Dear Friends, Thank you so much for your interest in the amazing art that makes up the 2016 collection of Surfboards On Parade presented by the Rotary Club of Huntington Beach. All of these pieces will be auctioned off to the highest bidder at the Night of a Million Waves Gala and Art Auction on Friday, October 7, 2016 at the beautiful new Pasea Hotel & Spa in Huntington Beach, California. Your support is invaluable, and helps us in our efforts to eradicate skin cancer! In 2014, the inaugural year of Surfboards On Parade we raised more than $100,000! Our goal is too exceed that this year! We know that every piece available is truly one-of-a-kind art that will be not only be an increasing asset, but also a piece of history and a conversation piece of stunning art to enjoy for decades to come. In total there are 22 masterpieces! There are 21 featured in this Auction Catalogue, and another soulful tribute board that will be unveiled at the Art Auction. It is a tribute board to mark the history of this year when surfing became an official Olympic Sport. Shaped by the master Ben Aipa with the art of Roy Gonzales, this piece will be absolutely stunning and include a quote from Duke Kahanamoku – “My sport should be in the Olympics.” Please take a moment to reflect on the power of your potential contribution to help eradicate skin cancer and to help fund the universally accessible playground on the sand in Huntington Beach and the many worthy projects of The Rotary Club of Huntington Beach. We are so grateful for your consideration. Should you not be able to attend the Gala, proxy bids will be excepted until Thursday, October 6 at 9:00 pm PST. Please contact Jodi McKay at [email protected] or 714-337-9176. Warmest Mahalo,Rotary Club of Huntington Beach

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The piece is comprised of six elements - the nose of the board has a descending golden crown embellished with the Hawaiian God KU, this represents the Aipa family and their Strength and gentility, truly representing the beautiful philosophy of the Royal Hawaiians and Hawaiian culture. Beneath that is the Majestic Sun, giving life to the world. The Goddess PELE is manifested in the heat and power of the Sun and it radiates outward.Every birth day my Dad Doc, would tell his kids “my son I give you the sea.” We Honor the Mothers and Fathers who give their children a sense of stewardship for the ocean and the Environment which is how we derived the name “Legacy of Aloha” and it is the bedrock beneath the feet of our father and Son. The Land is represented as flowering and full of rich treasures and wisdom. Represented by the Hermetic seal, Doc Dorian Paskowitz graduated Stanford university in 1946 and not too long after devoted himself to the well-being of people and refused to accept payment for his care“When Josh Paskowitz and I started talking about the piece we were collaborating on, we decided we wanted to do something bigger than life as it was going to be a piece that contained the heart and soul of both the Aipa and Paskowitz families. A board that would’ve been in my dad’s personal quiver was perfect”.A beast of a 9’4”x 23” x3-¾” board with signature Ben Aipa invented swallow tail and “Sting” wings, the Big-Boy Sting had been a staple in the Aipa quiver and one the most popular models made by Aipa.

9’4” Swallow tail Surfboard - Acrylic

Reminiscent of the board Robert traveled around the world with in Bruce Brown’s “The Endless Summer”, each limited edition surfboard (of 300) features; White opaque pigment, glassed on 1963 style skag, and a classic 60’s glass job, including a 3/4” dark cedar stringer and multi layered wood tail block.The artwork for this one of a kind board by Phil Roberts, well known he is best known as a master painter, but his strongest talents lie in his inventions, figure drawing and sculpting. Phil has also become well known in the Surf industry as creator of some of the most memorable paintings and illustrations of surf spots and surf personalities.The scene shown is of Bruce Brown and Robert August contemplating a water shot on the beach in Hawaii while filming the ‘Endless Summer’ movie. Bruce was known for ground breaking water shots shown in the movie, creating one of the first ‘hand held’, underwater camera housings.

Specs: Length: 10’, Width: 23 1/4”, Thickness: 3 1/8”, Stringers: 1” Dark Cedar, Fin: 9 1/2” 60’s styleRobert August Endless Summer 1963 Replica Board Signed by Bruce Brown and Robert August.Glassed-on Fin – Acrylic

#1 “Legacy of Aloha” #2 “Endless Summer”

Joshua PaskowitzDuke Aipa

Phil RobertsRobert August

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The surfboard used for “Garden Party” was donated by musician, past pro surfer and environmentalist, Jack Johnson from his personal quiver.I was given the honor of working with Jack Johnson on a co-donation for this year’s Surfboards on Parade. We decided that a recycled board of his would set the tone for his message of commitment to environmental sustainability and the importance of cultivating local food sources.Jack has an ongoing project called Garden Party, which partners with local schools in Hawaii to provide the tools for kids to learn about sustainable living. Their focus is on introducing the kids to local food through gardening. By giving them the skills and the interest in growing fresh, local food, the hope is that the next generation makes healthy choices that have a lighter environmental impact.Hawaii has many challenges, including a dependence on shipped-in produce. My design is meant to inspire an ideal balance between wild land, cultivated land and the ocean, which binds us all together.

Signed by Jack Johnson, Christie w and Don Johnson.5’ 8” Tri-fin Shortboard - Acrylic

What happens when you pair up a renowned local musician with one of the most recognized leaders in surf culture...Warmth. Artist Brandon Charles Boyd is an American singer, songwriter, musician, author, and visual artist. He is best known as the lead vocalist of the American Multi-Platinum rock band Incubus.Shaper Bob Hurley is cheerful but razor sharp magnate from Huntington Beach, California. He was president of the Billabong USA from 1983 to 1998 and founder and CEO of Hurley International.

6’ 8” - Pen and ink

#3 “Garden Party” #4 “Warmth”

Christie ShinnDon Johnston

Brandon BoydBob Hurley



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I was born and raised in Huntington Beach, California and my artwork embodies the beauty I see in all of the creatures and the waters that inhabit this place called earth. Sculpting is my attempt to share the essence of events, moments and the mystery of like while I am here.“The Calling” was born from the lure of the ocean as I watched the surfers off Huntington Beach. There is just something mystical and magical that calls these surfers out into the water. I used an octopus as my mystic and the mermaid as the lure.The surfboard is a contemporary shape, at 6’6” with a double bump round tail. It has glass on fins. I shaped, glassed, and made the fins as well.

6’6” Double bump round tail Shortboard – Acrylic andbubbly foam.

Using discarded surfboards as the base material for the majority of my artwork is a way of continuously connecting to the ocean even when I’m on land. Surfing has provided me with an infinite amount of happiness and has fueled my entire life course of aquatic global wanderings and creative expression. I feel infinitely thankful to have grown up with access to the ocean, specifically Southern California.I sometimes see things outside of the art world that are very aesthetically imaginative but built for practical purposes. Fishing lures are a prime example of this. Since I was a kid, I’ve always been fascinated by lures; the designs, the colors and the materials. Observed closely, they are miniature, master-works of contemporary art.Sometimes we forget that an individual or individuals visually create literally everything artificially made. I’ve often wondered about the persons that conceive these little aquatic jewels. “Lure”, my sculpture appearing in Surfboards On Parade, is an homage to the imaginative but nameless artists who dream them into existence.

6’5” Discarded Surfboard – acrylic paint and jewels, rope, steel and resin

#5 “The Calling” #6 “Lure”

Rhonda JonesTom Balestar

IthakaUnknown



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“Surf Music” is a dedication to the Huntington Beach music scene with emphasis on the infamous Golden Bear once located on the beautiful Pacific Coast Highway! My artistic style has encompassed Rust, Relic & Resin for nearly three decades.“Surf Music” features a cut away radio replica stranded on the beach as if it were captured in time for future generations to learn, share and enjoy. The youth of today may not recognize this vintage tech as it now fits in your pocket! You will also notice an actual guitar embedded in the board, a signature element in many of my original artwork.Surf, Art, Music, Spirituality, Dance and all things creative are just the beginning of Huntington Beach’s enhanced diversity. The essence of “Surf Music” is to capture the vibration that has been present for generations as a reminder to our amazing city.

7’ 6” mini log board - Acrylic

I chose to use 4oz canvas as the medium as Tim replicated the surfboard from the Huntington Beach iconic sculpture of the 70’s surfer. In those days 4oz canvas was what board shorts were made of so seemed like the perfect match. I wanted to incorporate a modern design for this project to push this piece in the direction on Fine Art. My goal is that this board fetches the top price at this year’s auction.The board I shaped for the Surfboards On Parade 2016 is 6’7” in length, 19.25” wide, and 2.75’ thick. The inspiration for this board was the statue “ultimate challenge” by Edmund Shumpert. This iconic statue is located at PCH and Huntington street, in Huntington Beach, and has been there since its installation in1976. I took several photos of the stature and used mathematical proportions to come up with the length and width of the board, as well as the basic overall shape, and used my knowledge of surfboard design of that era to fill in the blanks.

6’7” Surfboard – Canvas & colored resin tint

#7 “Surf Music” #8 “TOO”adverb 1.to a higher degree than is desirable,permissible, or possible; excessively.p.s…Always for the LOVE of ARTScott Thorberg

Mark Pesce Steve FawleyTim Stamps



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My goal was to create a piece that conveyed the many facets of Kelly Slater’s life to date, and highlight the momentum driving the champion surfer’s contributions to surf culture, and future endeavors. Further, the features were chosen to inspire a deeper connection between the viewer and the surf legend.The multimedia sculpture was created from a unique Kelly Slater prototype surfboard. Signed by Slater, the features of the board include a three dimensional representation of the icon’s face, as well as symbolic representations of his major achievements, character, and ideals. A few examples include: The globe, representing commitment to responsible treatment of the Earth and environment; the multiple bars in the upper left symbolizing each of his record 11 World Surf League Championships; and the guitar feature representing his music and band The Surfers.

6’ 2” - Carving, mixed media sculpture

When Surfboards on Parade asked me to contribute to their event, I began to think of the thousands of surfboards I painted and which would be the best to offer. I considered doing a giant gun with all the bells and whistles, but we do that all the time; I decided to go with my personal favorite.The board I love most is my own 5’10 twin fin shaped by Ron House. It is inspired by Mark Richard’s twins. It rides amazing. I had a version of this surfboard when I was ten years old and was just getting the hang of surfing. I was hooked forever. This surfboard is my daily rider and we have had to reincarnate it quite a few times. It has my favorite painting laminated on the deck and a custom painting on the bottom.The image on the deck is a reminder of all that I love in life. It features a sandcastle on the beach with my wife holding a light and our son looking through a telescope. That’s me, charging a huge left tube out front, the sun exploding its powerful energy and a water molecule hovering overhead.The painting on the bottom represents my many years of airbrushing production surfboards around the world and the skill of using hand-made cut out stencils to be layered to create a beautiful work of art. The imagery represents the seven chakras and the flower of life, which illustrates the connection that I feel to all thing.Painting surfboards for over 30 years has allowed me to create the life I dreamed about as a kid. That’s what this surfboard represents; Pure Joy. I want people to know that it’s not just the surfboard that is magic but the journey that I have had on it. Life is Good.

5’10” Twin Fin Shortboard – Laminate, airbrush and spray-paint

#9 “Never Again” #10 “Pure Joy”

Doug CrossDaniel Tomo Thomson

Drew BrophyRon House



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Aloha!My name is Heather Brown I am from the North Shore of Oahu, Hawai’i. I am an artist, nature lover and ocean admirer.The surfboard I painted was shaped by my husband, Chris Viverito out of reclaimed cedar. I titled this piece “Nalu” meaning wave in Hawaiian. I like the simple name as the piece is simply a powerful wave crashing towards shore. The board is also based on pre-contact surf craft of the ancient Hawaiian’s which has beautiful simple outlines. I love painting on wood as it allows the grains of the wood to play into design and give the viewer more depth and feel.I shaped a 7’ traditional Alaia using all reclaimed cedar from an old Honolulu building that was demolished this past year. The board has a 19” nose with a 15.5” tail and is about 1” thick in the belly. Working closely with my artist (also my wife) Heather Brown, we both believe in using as much reclaimed materials that we can and staying away from toxic chemicals and procedures. We both believed strongly in using this beautiful 200+ year old “throw away” lumber.

7’ Alaia Surfboard - Acrylic

My vision was to create a piece of art that hangs on a wall which the Chameleon does. The board is a small surfboard or a large Piapo board that has the identical art as the framed art piece. This is how it derived it’s name.The surfboard dimensions are 4”8” x 18 1/2 “ x 2” and is signed by Jeff “Doc” Lausch. This is the only piece in the 2016 quiver where the artist is also the shaper.

4’8” Surfboard - Acrylic

#11 “Nalu” #12 “The Chameleon

Heather BrownChris Viverito

Jeff “Doc” LauschJeff “Doc” Lausch



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My painting, “Beach Day” encompasses many of the sights one will experience along the coast of Southern California. I have used my surf gesture painting style created 16 years ago and familiar to many local collectors. My storyboard piece encompasses much of what the coast has to offer in a day…There is no better high than a glass off, sunset barrel. The surfer in the sunset barrel derives from one of his popular paintings titled, Suppose. As you move to the left, you’ll notice a person sitting with his furry companion, roasting a marshmallow with the backdrop of the bluffs. A scene many beach goers are familiar with. The acoustic guitar player in the middle of the piece sets the vibe for the night ahead. The guitar is always a welcome addition to a bonfire at the beach. As night passes, an early a.m. surf fishing session will set the tone for the day. The dawn fly-by of the ultimate sea bird, the pelican, will put your mind at ease for the new day to come.I chose to shape my SK1 Model for Surfboards on Parade because it embodies the type of short board that most surfers ride in Huntington Beach. It’s a modern fish. The board is shorter and more wide than your average short board. This is a board that everyday Joe’s and pros alike can and do ride here in Huntington Beach with its mushy slow waves.

4’10” Tri Fin Shortboard - Acrylic

This abstract collage design by artist, John Van Hamersveld, was originally created for Lightening Bolt’s Surfboards, for their Paris promotion.After the success of a seventy-five-foot Mural in the new collage style, for The Hermosa Beach Mural Project, and unveiling on June 30, 2015, came Eric Myer in January 2016, representing the Malibu City Hall with an exhibit. He wanted a surf poster image for their promotion of the Malibu Board Art Project for the City Hall event on April 28, 2016. I asked if he could have a surfboard with my design made for the exhibit. He said yes and he gave the project to Zuma Jay, and they made two with the recreated JVH collage design like the original Lightning Bolt prototype of 2013. The first board resides in a vacation house in the Malibu Colony, the second went to Eric Myer.

9’6” Longboard - Laminate

#13 “Beach Day” #14 “Provenance”

Josh SerafinMike Huseman

John Van HemersveldZuma J



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Artists are identified by there style. Such is the same in the world of surfing, and when I was a kid no one had a better style than Tom Curren. He was the man! Watching him surf was like an artist painting a canvas. He personifies style and grace.As I grew up I developed my skills as an artist, I continued to admire Curren. Not only for his total artistic nature including his elusive lifestyle and interest in music. Whether he was showing up at a surf spot in an unmarked board and dominating the session, or a random stage where he would light up the room with his smooth guitar, Curren is a true artist.So with this piece I chose to honor him and his talents as both a surfer and a musician.The Black Beauty is a replica of Tom Curren’s famous 1985 Bell’s Beach, Occy beating, and world title winning board.

6’ Tri Fin Shortboard- Charcoal and pastel

As a result, from 40 years of surfing I have had 2 lip cancer surgeries so this benefit really hit home with me. Jodi McKay called me a few months ago and asked if I would contact Greg and Jed Noll as she knew that we were friends and we had collaborated on surfboards in the past. She thought it would be a good creative blend for a unique, one of a kind surfboard.I’ve always admired Greg Noll for his pioneering big wave surfing back in the 60’s so I suggested to Greg that we use a shape like the one he rode at Waimea back then. So he told me that he rode a 11’2” Hawaiian Gun in 1964 and Jed sent me the template to work from. I incorporated a painting I had done for him in an artist to artist trade several years ago. I also added the bold black and white stripes he wore on his board shorts that are so iconic to his image and legendary in surfing lore. As a surfer and artist since the 70’s I’ve had the great pleasure of meeting and working with many of surfing’s Hall of Famers like Greg and this project was a special opportunity to pay tribute to Greg and the Noll family, work with his son Jed who is such a talented shaper and a great guy as well and a chance to contribute again to this great cause.The inspiration for the board came from the art that Rick created around Greg, Poseidon and Waimea Bay and the shape itself came from one of Gregs personal boards he rode at Waimea and Makaha during the winter of 1969 when Greg rode the biggest wave of his storied career.

11’2”x 22 ½” x 3 7/8 Hawaiian Gun Surfboard – Sublimation print, original was acrylic on canvasSigned by Greg Noll, Rick Reitveld, and Jed Noll.

#15 “In Rhythm” #16 “Greg Noll vs. Waimea”

Dave HobrechtAl Merrick

Rick RietveldJed Noll



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A tribute board for Donald Takayama.My artwork and this beautiful 9’6” Takayama has historical context. Historical in the fact that thisartwork is one of many images Donald and I produced together. Donald approved this art and all of the art was to be used for Rice Paper Lams , T-shirts, Ads and Posters. The art on this board and this specific design is one of Donald’s favorite and went into prototype production. I have all the prototypes that we produced .Donald passed in October 2012 and the final production of this art collaboration had never come to fruition.Now with the help of many involved the art has come full circle and in glorious full color on a piece of art shaped by master shaper Tommy Maus. Tommy was Donald’s protege and has shaped boards since the 70s. Mentored for many of those years by Donald....Both perfectionists at their craft.This is a special board, a handcrafted piece of art. I have known Donald for most of my life and lall Artists and Surfers involved kept it pure classic Takayama.

9’6” Londboard - Laminate

The vision for this Surfboards on Parade concept is that inside of every surfboard are the roots of the wooden plank style surfboard.Prior to Tom Blake experimenting with surfboard shapes, weight and materials all surfers rode similar wood surfboards of varying lengths and wood types.I often think about the origins of common place activities like surfing.I’m sure the first surfers were fisherman coming in from a day of fishing and catching a swell to get them and their catch to shore. I’m thinking a fisherman in a canoe rode a wave in after poor day of fishing and enjoyed the sensation and the rush so much so that he paddled back out for another one and another one. This fisherman told all his fishing buddies how much of a thrill it was and instructed them on how and where he did it. After some of them tried it I think some would start showing off in front of the other fisherman and villagers to see who could go further and ride the biggest wave. That’s just how men are…then and now.Sometime after that a villager tried to do the same thing on a flat piece of wood or a piece of a broken canoe and became the world’s first surfer. So what started out by happenstance has become one of the world’s most amazing activities and lifestyles.

7’ 2” Surfboard - Wood, plastic, LED lighting and a turntable motor

#17 “Hawaiian Flower” #18 “Roots of Surfing”

Jim SalvatiTommy Maus

Dave C ReynoldsDave Moore



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Bubble up is an effervescent array of glass color and texture that brings joy and a smile to those that view it. The richness of the rainbow inspires aliveness and touches the soul with light.My creations of mosaic glass surfboards came out of her desire to design colorful, contemporary sculptures on a recycled surfboard. I found the delicate contour of surfboard a perfect canvas for my sculptures and the previous life it had as a surfer’s vehicle for fun gave it an energy all its own. I like knowing that someone had really good experiences on their surfboard while possibly traveling the world to ride waves. I want to immortalize memories and the passion for surfing with a new life as a collectible mosaic glass sculpture.The original beauty, personality and form of a surfboard’s shape is derived from precision engineering, craftsmanship and expertise of the original shaper. I truly appreciate the skills used by shapers to carve and glass boards. It is unmistakably its own art form. The surfers then add to the story and essence of the board by using it as a personal pleasure craft to connect their passion to the sea and enjoy a sport.

6’ Tri Fin Shortboard - Fused glass, blown glass, stained glass, mirror and stones

Currently the majority of my work is large oil on canvas portraits. Any departure from them is a great experience that I always learn something new from. This Rusty board with a painting of PT on it is a a great example of that. It was fun to explore the new mediums and movement within the piece.The goal of all of my work seems to be the same. It is to make the painting itself come forward before the actual subject through my marks and color. Any part of the painting should be able to work on its own, as well as fluidly come together as a whole to create the finished image.

5’ 9” Tri Fin Shortboard - Acrylic

#19 “Bubble Up” #20 “Soul Arch”

Cherrie LaPorteMike Russo

Letty NowakRusty Preisendorfer



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I see a tremendous amount of excess in my job as an organizing consultant and coach. Fueled by a desire to keep as much out of the landfills as possible, I create my portraits with cast-off books, magazines and maps. I consider myself “light green” and think it’s important to remember that everything we do affects not only our own lives, but also shapes the world around us.I wanted to create a whimsical piece that depicts my love of the ocean and animals. I work with joy andcannot wait to see if in reality the piece will be as good as what I imagined. And while I often feel attached, I know when the art that leaves it spreads the joy. This makes me happy. The model for Hang 16 was Kiss, a therapy dog at Orange Coast Memorial. The ocean was created using Jules Verne’s 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. I’m a word nerd, so you’ll find hidden words and phrases in the dictionary pages used in the sky and Kiss, as well as the addresses of where Jason Hoffman shaped the board and I created the artwork in the maps. I chose a swallowtail twin fin because that was the board I tried (and failed) to learn to surf on.As an 18-year survivor of melanoma, I know too well the value of prevention education for skin cancer and am excited to be able to give back as a part of Surfboards on Parade.

5’6” Swallow Tail Tri Fin Shortboard – Books, magazines and maps

#21 “Hang 16”

Kimberley HanslerJason Hoffman

This never seen, very special tribute board honoring Surfing becoming an official Olympic sport in 2020, will be unveiled for the very first time at the Night of a Million Waves Gala.

#22 “Duke Kahanamoku’s Dream is Realized”Roy GonzalesBen Aipa



�e International Surfing Museum also a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization, is known worldwide for a stunning collection of surfing's cultural artifacts. �eir Mission is to protect the past, participate in the present and influence the future of all aspects of surfing's culture. Resources gained from Surfboards On Parade will be used to assist in the ongoing archiving of the Museum’s extensive collection.

�e Huntington Beach Art Center is a community arts and cultural center serving Huntington Beach and the Southern California region. �e Center presents the works of artists producing in all media. �rough exhibitions, performances, film/video screenings, lectures and educational programming, the HBAC serves to advance public awareness and understanding of cultural, historic and contemporary perspectives. �e HBAC creates opportunities for local, regional and national artists and the community to share in a climate of experimentation, education and experience. A donation will be made to support the Art Center’s exhibi-tion and educational programs, including scholarships for the summer Young Artists Camp program.

Rotary Club of Huntington Beach is a group of service minded professionals who meet weekly. �eir motto is “Service above self.” As a club, they participate in local, national and international service projects. “Be a Gift to the World” is the Rotary International theme for this year, and the club is rising to that challenge! If you want to help make a difference in the world, and have fun doing it, they encourage you to visit. �ey have two meeting times each week for your convenience – �ursday’s at noon and Tuesday’s at 6:30 pm. To learn more about the Rotary Club of Huntington Beach, please visit www.HuntingtonBeachRotary.com today. As Presenters of Surfboards On Parade, Rotary welcomes your participation and support! Proceeds will be used to help make the dream a of building a universally accessible playground a reality on the sand in Huntington Beach, and the many worthy projects of the Rotary Club of Huntington Beach. Rotary is making a difference.

At Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center, patients can expect high quality, patient focused care. Orange Coast Memorial is one of a select group of healthcare organizations nationwide to achieve Magnet®; a designation achieved for superiority in patient care and nursing professionalism. As a nonprofit hospital serving the community, Orange Coast Memorial offers care in nearly every medical specialty. Along with an award-winning Emergency Department, Orange Coast Memorial implements best practices in medicine through its Centers of Excellence. �ese include the MemorialCare Cancer Institute, MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute and MemorialCare Breast Center. Orange Coast Memorial has repeatedly been voted one of the Best in Orange County, by readers of the Orange County Register. �e hospital’s investment in the health of the community includes annual free screenings for skin cancer, breast cancer and hepatitis, among others. Proceeds will benefit Orange Coast Memorial, specifically to support prevention, education and research for skin cancer.

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