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Table of Contents

Beckstrand Cancer Foundation 5 • Message from the Executive Director • Who We Are • Our Programs • Four Pearls Auxiliary • Message from the Board President

T he Diamond & Pearl Ball 21 • The Gala Team • Evening Program • Message from the Gala Chairs • Our Sponsors • Special Thanks

T he Honoree 31 • True Courage: Taylor Carol • Hall of Fame Dr. Grant Beckstrand Dr. Simon Tchekmedyian Dr. Neil Barth Andi Collins Tom Riach

T he Auction 41 • Live Auction • Auction Donors

Friends of Beckstrand 63 • Artwork by Cancer Patients

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“I have been so overwhelmed physically, emotionally, and financially. Beckstrand’s generous assistance and support graciously pulled me through what could otherwise have been a very devastating situation. God bless Beckstrand Cancer Foundation.”Lori: Lung Cancer

Beckstrand Cancer Foundation

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LIL SPITZERexecutive director

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Message from the Executive DirectorEach year, the Diamond & Pearl Ball serves not only as a reminder of the unique

needs of cancer patients and their families, but also the boundless generosity of

our surrounding community. Tonight’s gala event is no exception, and underscores

Beckstrand Cancer Foundation’s emergence as one of Orange County’s fastest growing

charities. The culmination of months of planning and hard work, The Diamond &

Pearl Ball represents a shared dedication to improving the quality of life of cancer

patients and their families. Your participation in this special evening honors your

commitment to their well-being, and to making a significant difference in their lives.

Welcome to T he Diamond & Pearl Ball 2008!

In the 34 years since Beckstrand Cancer Foundation was initiated, science has

indeed taken enormous steps in the fight against cancer. But, as many of us know

firsthand, the destructive power of the disease continues to invade the lives of

thousands each year. In fact, in 2008 it is estimated that nearly 1.4 million new

cases will be diagnosed – driving home the fact that our work is far from over.

But by reaching out to patients with a unique combination of financial assistance,

supportive counsel, resources and patient advocacy, Beckstrand Cancer Foundation

serves as a link between the temporary situation of distress and a hopeful,

long-term solution.

Tonight we honor Taylor Carol, a teen cancer survivor whose successful battle serves

as an inspiration for us all – emblematic of the Foundation’s vision to ensure that

patients can battle cancer with hope and dignity, and have the freedom to engage

fully in their healing process. As we honor Taylor for his amazing perseverance and

courage, we are reminded of what it takes to meet the growing need for additional

programs that assist patients – both the very young and the young-at-heart – in their

own personal struggles with the devastating consequences of this disease.

Heartfelt thanks to our presenting sponsors Neiman Marcus and Van Cleef & Arpels

at Fashion Island, to the participating sponsors and underwriters of The Diamond &

Pearl Ball, and to each and every one of you here tonight. As ever, we are humbled

by your generosity, support and enduring commitment to the cancer community.

Thank you for sharing this special evening with us.

Lil Spitzer

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Beckstrand Cancer FoundationIn addition to the physical pain suffered by those afflicted with cancer, often

comes an unsurpassed emotional pain associated with the diagnosis. Fear,

anxiety and uncertainty regarding what the future holds can suddenly complicate

normal work routines and family obligations.

For most, questions arise about basic day-to-day living needs, such as:

• Who will pay the bills while I am away from work seeking treatment

or recuperation? • How will I keep the refrigerator full? • How do I take the time necessary to care for my diagnosed child and still

make ends meet? • Without a steady paycheck, how will I cover insurance payments and

chemotherapy treatments?

Resources for needs such as rent, utilities, health insurance, food, transportation

and medical co-payments can quickly become a major challenge in the cancer

patient’s fight for survival. That’s why offering solutions to the seemingly ordinary

needs of everyday life is Beckstrand Cancer Foundation’s mission.

“T his financial aid alleviates some of the fear and sense of helplessness that accompany a diagnosis of cancer. Your timely help is much more than

financial. It brings me into a circle of caring friends and has taken some of the sting out of the loneliness of this disease.”

. : Jacquebeth : .

What We DoWhile the importance of finding a cure for this devastating disease cannot be

understated, as is the focus of the vast majority of cancer-related groups,

Beckstrand Cancer Foundation concentrates on an equally important part of the

fight that is commonly overlooked: providing immediate assistance to the patient

and his or her family.

Beckstrand’s innovative and sensitive programs can help provide resources and

the peace of mind necessary to fully benefit from cancer treatment, including:

• Making crucial payments • Intervening with debtors • Advocating on the patient’s behalf

“Out of the numerous agencies that I have contacted for help or information, Beckstrand Cancer Foundation was the only one that truly seemed to care and offer help.”

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Board of DirectorsJames G. Stephen :: BNY Mellon Private Wealth Management

PresidentJay Hamrick :: UBS Printing Group

Vice President

Patty Collins :: Community Philanthropist

Susan Guenther :: Challenger, Gray & Christmas

George O’Connell :: O’Connell Landscaping

Terry Petty :: Petty Associates, LLC

Alice Police, MD :: Hoag Breast Care Center

Grant Reynolds :: CGR Construction & Design

Tara Shapiro :: HÔM Real Estate Group

Bruce Wallace :: Congero Development

Kathy Wallace :: Congero Development

Executive StaffLil Spitzer :: Executive Director

Rene Leeson :: Director of DevelopmentPamela Kennedy, MS, LCSW :: Director of Patient Assistance

Tanji Dinger :: Administrative Assistant

Advisory BoardNeil Barth, MD, FACP :: Newport Cancer Care

Jerry Finklestein, MD, FAAP :: JJCCC

Minch Fong, MD :: Mission Hospital

Ernest Katz, PhD :: Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

Melvin Marks, MD :: Miller Children’s Hospital

Nicole Rubin :: Ronald McDonald House Charities of SC

Stuart Siegel, MD :: Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

Simon Tchekmedyian, MD, FACP :: Pacific Shores Medical Group

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Our ProgramsIndividual Patient Assistance – Providing a Missing LinkBased closely on the original model established by Dr. Grant Beckstrand, the Individual

Patient Assistance (IPA) program is a flexible and adaptable solution for cancer patients

in need – designed specifically to avoid unnecessary hardship by filling gaps in conventional

social services. Dubbed the “missing link” by the oncology community, the Foundation’s

program works to complement the efforts of doctors and nurses who must keep an

unwavering focus on treatment. The missing link addresses the frequent upheaval in

the lives of their patients.

IPA cases are initiated by partners in the healthcare community, including:

• Children’s Hospital of Los Angels • UCLA • UCI Medical Center • Miller Children’s Hospital • Hoag Cancer Center • Long Beach Memorial • Children’s Hospital of Orange County • City of Hope • USC Norris Cancer Center • St. Joseph Hospital

How It WorksOncologists and social workers match individual patient needs to the IPA program and

refer them directly to Beckstrand Cancer Foundation. All prospective patients are then

carefully evaluated to determine specific needs and available resources. Following

admission, the program develops a transitional care strategy:

What will it take to ensure the patient is able to undergo

uninterrupted treatment and optimize recovery?

Counseling and community resources are the first services to be offered to the patient,

followed by financial help until other interventions can begin. Wherever possible,

Beckstrand Cancer Foundation assists the patient with payments to stay in his or her

current home – thereby maximizing his or her comfort and well-being, reducing stress,

and eliminating an extra level of uncertainty for all members of the family. The IPA

program makes certain that health insurance policies remain in full force through the

duration of treatment, and helps keep automotive, utility, life insurance, medical and

other essential payments current.

“I am so grateful to Beckstrand Cancer Foundation for its assistance. Knowing that there is an organization and people that recognize the challenge cancer patients have with everyday

life issues raises my hopes for society.” . : North : .

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Our ProgramsBELIEVE : Sharing the Spirit of ChristmasWhen the hardship and tumult of cancer invades

a home, the very best family therapy can be a visit

from Santa Claus. In the spirit of the holiday, and

that of Dr. Beckstrand, who had a vision for direct

community support, the BELIEVE Program was

designed to counteract the ability of cancer to

infect and devastatingly unravel every facet of

a patient’s family life.

The pain, uncertainty, and confusion caused

by a parent’s or a child’s cancer can reach new

heights during the Christmas season, which

carries high expectations for comfort, happiness,

and carefree family unity. For many families

struggling to pay for therapies or living for the

first time without a paycheck, the BELIEVE program reaches out to provide the spirit

of Christmas to local those living with cancer. Santa, Mrs. Claus, and a team of elves

deliver gifts, toys, food, trees, and holiday magic to local families living with cancer

who’s financial and physical limitations would otherwise deny them the traditional

forms of celebration.

Families in need are identified through the Beckstrand patient database, partnerships

with CHOC, Pacific Shores Medical Group, Newport Cancer Care, SOS, and referrals

from across the healthcare and social work communities.

Donors specifying BELIEVE as their choice of program may directly assist a single

family through an “adopt-a-family” option. Different levels of personal engagement

are also available.

“We were overwhelmed when the Beckstrand staff showed up at our home with all the incredible gifts for the children and me. Our family has been through a lot over the past year since Matthew was diagnosed with cancer, and it was wonderful to see

Matthew and Megan happy and excited again. You are truly angels on this earth.” . : Claire : .

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Our ProgramsPediatric ProgramThe mission of Beckstrand Cancer Foundation’s

Pediatric Program is to help provide exceptional

psychosocial care to children undergoing cancer

treatment. The program aims to address the

different needs that pediatric cancer patients

experience versus adult patients, and offer ways

to cope with these needs. Often, treatment for cancer

can be stressful for young patients, sometimes

leading to behavioral problems and learning

disabilities. The pediatric program supplies

a supportive environment for children to learn

appropriate coping skills, enabling them to

address relevant issues related to their diagnosis,

treatment and possible long-term effects, as well

as family-related issues.

Through partnerships with distinguished medical programs staffed by dedicated and

knowledgeable healthcare professionals, Beckstrand Cancer Foundation grants children and

their families much-needed support, guidance and information throughout the course of

their treatment and beyond, including:

• Financial assistance • Crisis intervention • Behavioral and family support • Preparation for medical procedures • Art therapy • School reintegration

Dealing with a life-threatening illness such as cancer can be an isolating and frightening

experience for any child. When young boys and girls are diagnosed, their familiar world

is completely disrupted and replaced with a new routine at a children’s hospital. For some,

this can produce serious late effects, including memory impairment, learning disorders

and socialization problems, which many children do not know how to handle. Beckstrand

Cancer Foundation’s Pediatric Program provides the valuable tools necessary to assist

children in their treatment and recovery, while effectively addressing their important

age-specific needs.

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Our ProgramsArt T herapyCancer patients are increasingly turning to

alternative and complementary therapies

to reduce symptoms, improve quality of life,

and boost their ability to cope with stress.

The Beckstrand Art Therapy Program

uses art and psychoanalysis to teach

children, teens and adults with cancer

how to better cope with their diagnosis

and prognosis, and to aid in their

recovery. Program Director, Dr. Esther

Dreifuss-Kattan, holds both a PhD in Art

Therapy/Psycho-Oncology and in Psychoanalysis, and is a pioneer in art therapy

for cancer patients both in the United States and in Europe.

Art therapy utilizes the creative, psychotherapeutic process of art-making to

ameliorate physical and emotional pain, improve the quality of life, and foster

psychological growth for persons with cancer.

Helps patients and families to cope better with their illness by:

• Fostering hope and psychological well-being through artistic change

and peer interaction

• Offering a creative avenue to communicate physical and emotional needs

• Increasing self esteem and reducing pain and symptoms through mastery

of art materials and pictorial expression

• Exploring complicated, frightening thoughts and feelings related to cancer

and its difficult treatments

• Moving from the feeling of isolation to the sense of connection and from

the frustration of powerlessness to the satisfaction of a sense of control

Samples of cancer patient artwork sponsored by Beckstrand donors can be

found on pages 65-82.

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Our StoryMy 16-year-old sister, Andi, died from inflammatory breast cancer on September 4, 2003.

She was diagnosed in December of 2002 – already Stage IV. Andi’s treatment was immediate

and intensive. We spent a great deal of time in Dr. Barth’s office. I accompanied her to

chemotherapy and radiation treatments on many, many occasions. We always saw patients

who were devastated by more than just the physical challenges and consequences of

cancer. We saw old folks, young people, business men and women, mothers with babies

in tow – people in every possible circumstance of life. For the majority, there was always

the pressing need for immediate arrangements such as how to be picked up, how to get

medication delivered, how to have babysitting services covered, and how to meet all of

the necessary requirements of every day life. The majority of the people we saw did not

have adequate financial means or resources to address these challenges. Andi and I always

wondered, “how do these people do it?”

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My mother introduced me to Lil Spitzer. Getting to know Lil and listening to her

talk about Beckstrand Cancer Foundation, I was impressed with the Foundation’s

mission to provide immediate financial assistance and patient advocacy for victims

of cancer. The Foundation served as a link between their temporary situation

of distress and a long-term solution. This was it! Beckstrand was reaching out to

provide the aid that Andi and I saw was so needed with other patients every time

she went for treatment.

I got together with two friends from high school, Veronica and Stephanie Muth,

and we decided to develop an auxiliary group in support of Beckstrand Cancer

Foundation. What makes us unique in comparison to other charitable organizations

in O.C. is that we are just out of college and there is no similar group available to

young women of our age and station in life. Our vision for this auxiliary is to connect

our peer group and the community in an effort to enhance the quality of lives of

patients and their families while going through what we observed with Andi.

We have a vision.

We are the beginning of Four Pearls – three here… one in Heaven.

Our MissionThe mission of Four Pearls is to raise funds to support the Beckstrand Pediatric

Program for children and teens, and to support the goals and programs of Beckstrand

Cancer Foundation to improve and enhance the quality of life of cancer patients

and their families.

Our InspirationThirty-three children are diagnosed with cancer every day in the United States.

About 2,300 die of the disease each year. Over the last fifty years, new medicines,

primarily chemotherapies, have dramatically increased the survival rates of pediatric

cancer patients. It is a testament to the progress of medical science that, fifty

years ago, physicians described the survival of leukemia patients in terms of

weeks and very rarely months and today, about 80% of children diagnosed with

cancer survive five years after diagnosis. As the ranks of those who have survived

childhood cancer swell, the medical and philanthropic community is becoming

more aware of the unique challenges that these children face.

Childhood cancer is often treated extremely aggressively with some combination

of surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and stem cell transplants. The side effects of

treatment, including hair loss, nausea and vomiting, and fatigue, can be physically

and emotionally debilitating. Perhaps more devastating, however, are the potential

long-term complications or the “late effects” of childhood cancer treatment that can

occur many years after remission, like developmental delays and malformations,

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infertility, increased risk for developing second cancers, and increased risk for life

threatening infections, among many others. Additionally, the psychosocial and economic

impacts of the disease can be chronically debilitating for both the patient and family. For

example, children with cancer need continuing education during their illness, and survivors

often need support transitioning back into the school system.

In 2003, the Institute of Medicine estimated that more than 270,000 childhood cancer

survivors reside in the United States. This number is steadily increasing along with the

unmet need for more educational programs, activities, and services to help childhood

cancer survivors recover and maintain their well-being.

Through funding and program development, our Pediatric Oncology Program will improve

and maintain the quality of life of childhood cancer survivors in Orange County.

Our Team Lauren Collins

Chair Veronica Muth

President Stephanie Muth

Vice President

Board of Directors Laura Dubrish

Events Christy Duggan

Director Jenny Livits

Public Relations Kathryn Meeker

Marketing Brady O’Connell

Secretary Casey Reinhardt

Director Ashley Smith

Membership Catherine Stephens

Treasurer Nishan Tchekmedyian

Program Development

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Junior PearlsIn addition to Four Pearls, a high school-aged branch known as Junior Pearls of

Beckstrand Cancer Foundation was formed in 2008. Focused on generating awareness

among kids and teens, these dedicated youth raise funds to support the Beckstrand

Pediatric Program and support Beckstrand Cancer Foundation’s mission of improving

and enhancing the quality of life of cancer patients and their families.

Our Team Alexandra Spitzer

Founder & Chair Elisa Lee

President Lauren Palley

Vice President

Board of Directors Nikki Magliarditi

Membership Allie Moskovits

Secretary Corey Musser

Treasurer Seerat Saini

Director

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JAMES G. STEPHENboard president

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Message from the Board PresidentWe are blessed to live in a country where freedom is largely taken for granted. As we get

ready to elect a new President for our nation, we are faced with some difficult challenges.

Domestically, inflation has hurt everyone this year and the hurt is no less evident in

the families that we support. Whether it is the price of gas to get to the doctor’s office

or putting food on the table at home, the secondary pressures created by this dreaded

disease do not get any easier. I thank you for being here tonight and for your generosity

during a time when those that we support need it the most.

In 2008, we have expanded our alliances with hospitals in both Orange and Los Angeles

Counties and we will continue to do so this coming year. Referrals for assistance are

coming in at an increasingly alarming rate in both counties and while we do what we

can to assist patients either through financial assistance or advocacy, it takes the

support of sponsors and individuals like you to make that happen.

On the Board front, Kati Robson from the law firm of O’Melveny & Myers, who had so

admirably served the role of secretary for the past year, moved east to get married.

We thank her for her contributions this past year. Several children’s programs in

both Los Angeles and Orange Counties have benefited from the work of Beckstrand

and our Four Pearls auxiliary continues to do fine work with our younger constituents

by spending time cancer patients and raising funds through events that they organize

in support of the Foundation. We are very proud of the fact that administration costs

represent only 20% of our total expenses. You should feel very comfortable as a donor

knowing that your contributions are being spent judiciously. A big thank you to our

volunteer Board of Directors, Gala Committee and Four Pearls auxiliary for their many

hours of volunteerism and for making 2008 another successful year.

As we look forward to next year, we will be working hard to broaden our message

of hope and providing assistance to those that need it most. If you would be willing

to share a copy of the DVD that you will see tonight with some of your friends or business

associates, please contact the Beckstrand offices at 949.955.0099.

Thank you!

Jim Stephen

James G. Stephen

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“Beckstrand has been pivotal in my process to recovery… an ally in my war on cancer. It is comforting to know this battle is not one that we are fighting alone. T he foundation’s dedication to supporting others and me is a shining star of hope.”Michael: Prostate Cancer

The Diamond & Pearl Ball

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The Gala TeamLil Spitzer

Executive Director

Rene Leeson

Director of Development

CommitteeTrine Ackelman

Laura Cross

Susie Croul

Joni D’Amato

Tracy DiGiorgio

Susan Feldstein

Michaele Hall

Sara Jarrett

Tami Kahn

Eve Kornyei

Marsha Orlin

Jenny Petty

Carol Primm

Ariela Shani

Tara Shapiro

Joan Riach

Harriet Sandhu

Karen Stewart

Kirsten Prosser

Jan Salta

Gala Chairs

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Evening ProgramSilent Auction Exotic Martini Bar :: Level Vodka & Cruzan Rum

Dinner Wine :: Lydia & Rob Mondavi and Folio Fine Wine Partners :: Spellbound Chardonnay

:: Oberon Cabernet Sauvignon

Gourmet Cuisine :: BBC Executive Chef Josef Lageder

Welcome Lil Spitzer :: Executive Director

Appreciation Kirsten Prosser & Jan Salta :: Gala Chairs

Mission Beckstrand Cancer Foundation video

Live Auction Mark Schenfeld :: Auctioneer

Pediatric Fund-A-Need Nishan Tchekmedyian :: Four Pearls of Beckstrand

True Courage Taylor Carol :: Pediatric Cancer Survivor

Farewell James Stephen :: Board President

Entertainment

Dancing!

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KIRSTEN PROSSER & JAN SALTAgala chairs

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A Message From The Gala ChairsOn behalf of the Gala Committee, it is with great pride that we welcome you to

The Diamond & Pearl Ball 2008. This evening is a celebration of life, support… and

hope. For thirty-four years Beckstrand Cancer Foundation has provided much needed

assistance and support to victims of cancer and their loved ones. We are honored to

be serving as co-chairs for the milestone fifth anniversary of this extraordinary gala.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the kind and generous heart of each and every

one of our guests, underwriters, and auction contributors who have given their time

and resources in support of our mission… to improve and enhance the quality of life

of cancer patients and their families. Each dollar that we raise tonight will make a big

difference in their lives!

Thank you, also, to the members of the Gala committee for your donation of time

and talent. Your contributions, combined with the support of local retailers and the

community as a whole, have allowed us to soar to new heights.

We hope everyone here this evening enjoys An Evening in Africa!

Very Truly Yours,

Kirsten Prosser Jan Salta

Kirsten Prosser & Jan Salta

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T hank you to ourPresenting Sponsors

and

at Fashion Island

For their generous support atT he Diamond & Pearl Ball 2008

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Special Thanks

Our SponsorsHeartfelt thanks to the following sponsors and underwriters for making

The Diamond & Pearl Ball 2008 possible…

MarquiseHÔM Real Estate Group

Stan Hansen & Eve Kornyei

O’Connell Family Foundation

Mike & Jan Salta

Sandy & Harriet Sandhu

Mike & Tara Shapiro

EmeraldErik & Samantha Anderson

John & Patty Collins

Spencer Croul

A.J. & Joni D’Amato

Mike & Tami Kahn

Lugano Diamonds

Renaissance Surgical Arts

of Newport Harbor

PrincessBNY Mellon

Anthony & Tracy DiGiorgio

Keith & Sara Jarrett

Ergonique

Jim & Susie Croul

Pacific Shores Medical Group

Kendrick Jackson & Kearl

Joan Riach

UnderwritersTim & Stephanie Busch

John & Carol Curci

Hanley Dawson III

Gerald & Kathleen Egan

Larry & Barbara Hatfield

Jon & Sarah Kelly

McCarthy

John & Kathleen McIntosh

James & Diane Myerson

Jim & Traci Parr

Orval & Dorothy Paul

Ray & Jan Plote

Bob & Liz Puckett

Robert & Karen Rishwain

William & Katie Shattuck

and

at Fashion Island

Presenting Sponsors

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Special, special thanks to our friends at

UBS Printing Group

for underwriting and printing yet another

extraordinary Gala Book!

Special ThanksCopy Group, Inc.

Auction Catalog Print

Cory Logston

Art Direction

Chameleon Chairs

Animal Print Chairs

Digital Cut, Inc.

Multimedia

Echo Media Group

Public Relations

G-Force Productions

Video and Event Production

Instant Jungle International

Foliage and Props

Level Vodka & Cruzan Rum

Exotic Martini Bar

Rob & Lydia Mondavi :: Folio Fine Wine Partners

Dinner Wine

Mark Schenfeld :: Stokes Auction Group

Auctioneer

Planit

Event Planning and Centerpieces

Robert Nienhuis :: NIEN Studios

Event Branding, Invitation, & Gala Program Design

Wildflower Linens

Linens

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“God places the heaviest burden on those who can carry its weight.”Nelson Mandela

The Honoree

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True Courage:

Taylor Carol

Thirteen-year-old Taylor Carol’s inspiring story of survival began innocently

during his first year of middle school, when at a championship baseball game

he was struck by a stray ball and suffered a hairline fracture to his elbow.

Vibrant, young and healthy, Taylor’s family thought little of the seemingly

benign injury. They had his arm treated and placed in a soft cast, and thought

little more of it.

However, when Taylor’s injury failed to heal and he began suffering from

night sweats and fatigue, his mother–a former nurse–took him back to the

doctor. That is when more tests were ordered, and at the age of 11, Taylor was

diagnosed with Philadelphia Chromosome, a chromosomal abnormality that

causes the bone marrow to have deadly, uncontrolled overgrowth of white

blood cells, and also causes the fatal cancer known as acute lymphoblastic

leukemia (ALL). Philadelphia Chromosome mutates cancer cells so that they

are untreatable by chemotherapy, and Taylor’s only hope was to quickly find

a bone marrow transplant match.

Months later, with the support and patient advocacy of Beckstrand Cancer

Foundation, Taylor’s amazing recovery began with a transplant from an anonymous

donor who saved his life from halfway around the world in Germany.

Through his months in the hospital, Taylor stayed positive by singing with the

pediatric center’s music director. He went on to write “True Courage”–a beautiful

song inspired by his emotional journey. When the hospital music director

introduced him to “Juno” composer, Mateo Messina, he was presented a once-

in-a-lifetime opportunity to sing in front of more than 1,200 people at the

Seattle Philharmonic. He is now committed to inspiring other pediatric cancer

patients and survivors.

“The adversity of disease truly changes a person–sometimes it builds them

up and makes them stronger, but other times the cancer takes its toll and can

wear the spirit down,” says Taylor. “I am lucky to have overcome this disease,

and proud to inspire others through my song and with my story.”

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Honoree Hall of Fame

Dr. Grant BeckstrandBeckstrand Cancer Foundation Honoree 2003

Dr. Beckstrand is widely remembered as a pioneering oncologist who brought

the most advanced understanding and skill in cancer treatment to our area.

Beckstrand Cancer Foundation celebrates and continues the contributions he

made outside the clinical setting.

Dr. Beckstrand recognized the significance and importance of his patients’

non-medical needs, and searched in particular for a solution to the financial burden

of cancer and its treatment. Patients and family members, moved by his sense of

responsibility to those without means, expressed their appreciation for Dr. Beckstrand’s

work by donating money to his special account to help those in need. In 1974, that

account became Beckstrand Cancer Foundation, with an expanded mandate and

capacity for service to our community.

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Honoree Hall of Fame

Dr. Simon Tchekmedyian Beckstrand Cancer Foundation Honoree 2004

“Dr. T” is a treasured clinical and fundraising partner of Beckstrand Cancer

Foundation, providing patient referrals, medical advice, and other resources.

With a lifelong dedication to improving and enhancing the quality of life of cancer

patients, Dr. Tchekmedyian has personally cared for an estimated 10,000 patients

over the last 20 years. His pursuit of new treatments to improve the cure rate and

to enhance the quality of life of cancer patients has been passionate and relentless.

A clinical investigator in more than 250 cancer research studies, Dr. Tchekmedyian’s

original observations and publications led to a new medication to reverse the lack

of appetite and weight loss of patients.

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Honoree Hall of Fame

Dr. Neil M. BarthBeckstrand Cancer Foundation Honoree 2005

Dr. Barth is a longtime advocate for cancer patients and a source of inspiration,

advice, and referral for Beckstrand Cancer Foundation. A Newport Beach-based

innovator in cancer treatment, Dr. Barth’s commitment to the well-being of our

Orange County community is legendary. Now chief of staff at Hoag Hospital, his

medical work has greater impact and reach than ever before, and his commitment

to community, reflected in his partnership with Beckstrand, brings significant

numbers of patients into the embrace of essential humanitarian assistance.

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Honoree Hall of Fame

Andi Collins (1987-2003)Beckstrand Cancer Foundation Honoree 2006

As an avid volleyball player for Mater Dei High School, Andi Collins’ winning spirit

was evident both on and off the court. Known for her courage, optimism and

strength, Andi’s friends characterized her as a young woman who lived her life

with the same fervor she applied to her role as a CIF-champion volleyball player

and team captain. At just 16, Andi touched the lives of thousands and continues

to do so long after her unexpected fight with a rare form of breast cancer.

Andi recognized the importance of perseverance and dedication, and her athletic

attributes carried over into solid friendships and close family ties. Her on-court

prowess made her one of the top setting recruits in the nation, and her trademark

warmth and laughter instilled a sense of admiration in those around her. For her

unquenchable zest for life and love, family and friendship; and for her unmistakable

potential, Beckstrand Cancer Foundation pays tribute to athlete, student, friend,

sister, daughter and precious gem, Andi Collins.

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Honoree Hall of Fame

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Tom Riach (1929-2006)Beckstrand Cancer Foundation Honoree 2007

Never one to shirk from a challenge, Tom Riach was known as a tough competitor,

a gifted athlete, and a hard bargaining business man. But more than that, Tom was

one of those rare individuals able to successfully juggle the survivalist attributes

of provider, business man and teammate, with the warmth and care required of a

giving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He led by example, and spent his

life helping others to feel as comfortable in their skin as he was in his own.

During his fight with esophageal cancer, Tom made the most of his time with

family and friends, sharing quiet moments with his wife of 53 years – some of the

sweetest of his life. Tom understood the importance of relationships, both personally

and professionally. He had a knack for knowing what was important in life, and

towards the end what was most important to Tom was spending time with those he

held dear. For the inspirational way in which Tom handled his illness, for the lessons

in grace, dignity, courage and love which Tom gave to the world, Beckstrand Cancer

Foundation pays tribute to Tom Riach – a very precious gem, and a memory that

will be treasured forever.

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“No person was ever honored for what he received.

Honor has been the reward for what he gave.”

Calvin Coolidge

Kirsten & Jan,

T hank you for all that you have given to Beckstrand over

the past five years. Your support, generosity, and enduring

commitment have made a profound difference in the lives

of cancer patients and their families.

With love and appreciation,

L I L & T H E B E C K S T R A N D F A M I L Y

“T his is a foundation that directly affects people’s lives to help them with the fight of their life. T he dollars go directly to families that need the help. T hat’s the best part about Beckstrand.”Tiffany: Breast Cancer

The Auction

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Live Auction

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Instant Wine Cellar

Sip… Swirl… and support the work of Becstrand Cancer Foundation. Enjoy a

cellar-worthy selection of some of wine’s finest vintages. Members of The Diamond

& Pearl Ball 2008 Committee have gathered a fabulous selection of wines to

embellish, amplify, enhance, and complement your collection including:

2003, 2004, 2005 Vertical of Hundred Acre Cabernet Sauvignon

2003 Chateau Mouton Rothschild Bordeaux

2001 Opus One Cabernet Sauvignon

2006 Seasmoke Cellar “Ten” Pinot Noir

2004 David Arthur “1147” Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

1992 Caymus Vineyards “Special Selection” Cabernet Sauvignon

Be the envy of all your friends with this stellar cellar!

Special Thanks:

Susie Croul, Joni D’Amato, Tami Kahn, Jan Salta and Tara Shapiro

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Screaming Eagle

Any wine enthusiast or connoisseur will be lucky to add this highly coveted

bottle of 2004 Screaming Eagle to their collection.

Produced by Napa Valley’s smallest and most exclusive winery, Screaming Eagle

is THE ultimate California Cult Cabernet and continues to be the most sought

after wine in the world. Made by winemaker Heidi Barrett, the annual production

is approximately 500 cases with the wine sold directly to consumers via private

mailing list: therefore it is virtually impossible to get. Year in and year out,

Screaming Eagle hits a high ninety-point rating from Robert Parker and Wine

Spectator.

A toast to the ultimate grape!

Special Thanks:

Rick & Susan Twellman

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House of Cavalli

Think Italian, think glamorous, think chic, think Roberto Cavalli! Combine Roberto

Cavalli fashion, known for its bold, colorful, sexy style, with Milan’s Fashion Week,

the pre-eminent fashion capital in the world, and you have a recipe for excitement.

You and a guest will attend Roberto Cavalli’s Milan Runway show, scheduled on

a date to be determined during the month of September 2009, where you’ll mix

with celebrities and other fashionistas eager to view Roberto’s award-winning

designs. Your package includes accommodations for two nights at one of Milan’s

Starwood Hotel properties.

Upon your return, spend an evening with 15 of your fashion savvy friends

during a private, exclusive shopping experience at the Roberto Cavalli boutique

in South Coast Plaza. Plan and coordinate next season’s wardrobe as you view

the Spring/Summer 2009 Collection during an informal fashion show while

enjoying champagne and chocolates. To top off this fashion extravaganza, you

will receive a $1,000 gift certificate!

Special Thanks:

Roberto Cavalli, South Coast Plaza

Mike & Tami Kahn

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Pink’s Top Dog

Legendary Pink’s Hot Dogs, a Hollywood icon known for its long lines and

celebrity clientele, will make you Top Dog!

During your birthday month, Pink’s will name one of its renowned hot dogs in

your honor. Your exclusive dog will be a featured menu item, and your photo will

hang on Pink’s wall of fame which includes movie stars, dignitaries, and musicians.

The hot dog sign with your name will also be displayed in the front window

where throngs of customers line up at Pink’s world famous hot dog stand.

In addition, you will receive a Pink’s T-Shirt, cap and visor as well as a

commemorative document recognizing you as “TOP DOG” for your contribution

to Beckstrand Cancer Foundation.

Bring your friends… party at Pink’s… and become a part of California history!

Special Thanks:

Pink’s Hot Dogs

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Exclusive Golf Getaway

For the ultimate golf experience, you and three guests will tee off with caddies

at two of the most exclusive, member-only courses in the desert!

Play The Vintage Club - America’s most prestigious and private country club

community with 36-holes of world-class golf designed by one of the game’s most

highly regarded golf course designers, Tom Fazio. And… Eldorado – the premier

private member-owned country club nestled in a picturesque cove at the base of

the Santa Rosa Mountains. No tee times and no unaccompanied golf play make

these courses the purest definition of exclusivity.

During your two-night stay at The Westin Mission Hills Resort & Villas in Indian

Wells, each golfer will enjoy luxury accommodations in their individual resort

suites (4 rooms) with private patios. Fine dining is also part of this spectacular

golf getaway at two of the deserts most legendary restaurants: Wally’s Desert

Turtle, and Cunard’s Sandbar where you will enjoy a five-course gourmet dinner

for eight with specially selected wines.

Also included for the winning bidder is a Bob Hope Chrysler Classic golf bag and

a rare Tour Issue Adams 4250 DF Prototype driver that will never come to retail.

Special Thanks:

Mike & Jan Salta

The Westin Mission Hills Resort

Roger & Marion Palley

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A Shoe Lover’s Dream!

Step into the exquisite designs of Rene Caovilla with this extraordinary

couture package.

Your experience begins at Neiman Marcus, Fashion Island, where you will select

a pair of Rene Caovilla shoes of your choice to wear during an exclusive visit

to Venice, Italy.

In Venice, the designer will create a unique, custom-jeweled commemorative

shoe for The Diamond and Pearl Ball winning bidder, and personally escort you

on a private tour, including the extremely rare opportunity to witness high-art

in the making as you view the meticulous hand-crafted construction of these

exquisite shoes. Additionally, the lucky winner will receive the original drawing

of their custom-designed shoe, signed and framed by the famed designer. Your

visit to the Caovilla museum and showroom will astonish you with the historical

opulence of experiencing every shoe they have ever created, and viewing the

extensive display of their current fashions in the showroom. The final stop is

lunch in an intimate Venetian restaurant with a VIP from the House of Caovilla.

Included in your Italian get-away is a two-night stay in a luxury Venetian hotel

and transportation to and from the Caovilla museum.

But that’s not all! Upon your return, Neiman Marcus will sponsor a trunk show

in your home (Fall 2009) with cocktails and hors d’ouevres featuring Caovilla’s

2009 Fall collection from which you will choose 2 more pairs of shoes.

Special Thanks:

Neiman Marcus, Fashion Island

Rene Caovilla

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Puttin’ on the Ritz

The host couple and their 18 guests will enjoy an unforgettable dining experience

in one of Newport Beach’s finest and most time honored restaurants. Gather in

the exquisite, private Epicurean Wine Cellar of The Ritz Restaurant in Fashion

Island for a champagne reception with hors d’oeuvres. The expert staff will then

serve a custom four course gourmet menu created by Chef Camarena, accompa-

nied by Ritz-selected wines.

And for their personal wine cellar, the winning bidder will take home a highly

coveted six liter bottle of 2006 “Elevation 1147” produced and bottled by Napa

Valley vintner David Arthur. Only 75 bottles of this extraordinary $2000.00 Cabernet

will be produced for the world!

Special Thanks:

Freddie Glusman, The Ritz Restaurant & Garden

David Long, David Arthur Vineyards

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Dancing With T he Stars

Are you ready for a star studded evening? Ever wonder what it’s like to be in the

audience of a live television show? You will have two highly coveted, VIP seats at

a live taping of the hit series Dancing with the Stars. Hear the judges unedited

comments and experience off-camera moments while you watch the dancers

from your floor seats during a Monday night performance show.

It will be a season of surprises in what promises to be the biggest and most

demanding season ever as thirteen celebrities take the ballroom floor. Season

seven marks the largest cast assembled to date, the oldest and youngest

competitors ever, and includes two Olympic gold medalists, a Grammy winning

singer, a television legend, an Oscar winner, and a Super Bowl champion!

Special Thanks:

ABC 7

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Batter Up

If baseball fever has struck your Little Leaguer, don’t miss this once in a lifetime

opportunity. Your child could be an Honorary Angels Bat Boy or Girl during an

Angels’ 2009 home game. He or she will be outfitted in an official Angels

uniform, Angels baseball cap, and receive an official Major League baseball to

be signed by the members of the team in the Angels’ dugout prior to the game.

Family and friends will see your child on the Angel Vision board during pre-game

as he or she is introduced to the entire ballpark as the honorary batboy or batgirl.

A luxury suite for 12 people with beverages and VIP parking, along with

4 additional stadium tickets are included in this unique experience.

A Home Run!

Special Thanks:

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

Wilson Automotive Group

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Experience the Legend of Van Cleef & Arpels

Spend a magnificent day on the ultra-chic Place Vendome, the epic center of

Parisian style and culture, with Catherine Cariou, Curator of the Van Cleef &

Arpels Heritage collection.

Experience a personal tour of “Les Ateliers”, the high jewelry workshop where

one-of-a kind pieces are painstakingly handcrafted today as they have been

for over a century. Enjoy a historic walking tour around the Place Vendome

where Van Cleef & Arpels has had a presence since 1906, and visit “La Galerie

de Van Cleef & Arpels” which houses important museum pieces. In honor of

your visit Catherine will host an elegant Parisian lunch and then guide you

and your guest on a tour of the “History of Jewelry” exhibit at the Museum

of Decorative Arts on the fashionable Rue de Rivoli.

You will stay in style as you are treated to two luxurious nights at the legendary

“Le Meurice”, a five-star hotel in the heart of Paris which for centuries has played

host to international royalty, fashion designers and countless public figures.

Ooh La La!

Special Thanks:

Van Cleef & Arpels at Neiman Marcus Fashion Island

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2008 SMART Passion Cabriolet

Good things come in small packages… and generate long waiting lists!

But now you can go to the top of the list and head home with a 2008, limited-

release, SMART Car convertible! Best of all, 100% of your purchase benefits

the patients served by Beckstrand Cancer Foundation.

The SMART Passion Cabriolet is on everyone’s list as the preeminent, environmentally

friendly mode of transport. This eye-catching, soft top in Black and Silver has

all of the SMART bells and whistles, including an upgraded sound system, leather

steering wheel, halogen lights, and the ability to interchange body color panels

for a totally different exterior look.

Cruise the coast with your top down and take this SMART Passion Cabriolet

home today!

Special Thanks:

Mike & Tara Shapiro

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MT V’s “T he Hills”

Walk the red carpet with the stars of “The Hills”!

You and a guest will attend the season finale celebration of MTV’s smash hit

reality show “The Hills,” starring Lauren Conrad. Join Lauren and her friends

Audrina, Lo, Whitney, and the gang in December 2008 as the season finale is

unveiled and presented on the big screen. Then, rub shoulders with the stars

of the show and others as you celebrate at the After Party. Past performers at

this event have included Usher and Mariah Carey.

There’s more! You and your guest will also receive special gift baskets from

Lauren Conrad, including outfits from her personal clothing line to wear to

the Finale Show and After Party.

Special Thanks:

Lauren Conrad

MTV

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P-51 Mustang :: Live the Legend

A rare opportunity to fly in the most famous and elegant fighter of all time,

the North American P-51D Mustang… Cadillac of the sky!

Experience the fighter that demoralized the axis air force & played a huge part

in winning the war in Europe in 1945. During your 30-minute flight, you will feel

the power of the mighty 1500 HP Rolls Royce/Packard Merlin engine as you fly

through canyons and low across plateaus at speeds in excess of 300 MPH. If you

are a thrill seeker – here’s your chance to see how many turns and four point

barrel rolls you can handle!

This unique adventure continues as you view an ultra-exclusive collection of

vintage cars. Cocktails will be served as you and nine of your friends marvel

at the impeccable quality and unique craftsmanship of Ferraris, Maserattis,

Porsches, and Alpha Romeos, followed by a gourmet lunch catered by Crème

de La Crème - Orange County’s premier caterer.

Special Thanks:

Jack & Kingsley Croul

Jeffrey Harris

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Ultimate Napa Valley Getaway

Travel in style for a wine lover’s dream weekend! You and three guests will

escape to Napa Valley on a private Citation XL jet for a 2-night/3-day stay in

plush accommodation at the luxurious Meadowood Napa Valley.

Fourth generation winemaker, Rob Mondavi, will guide you through barrel tastings

of luscious Cabernets, followed by a blend seminar including the unique opportunity

to create your own signature wine from Rob Mondavi’s exclusive Napa Valley

selections! Two cases will be hand bottled under your direct supervision and

wax dipped for your private cellar collection. Savor a lunch of food and wine

pairings with the Mondavi’s personal Executive Chef and a selection of family

wines. The Mondavis have also called upon their personal friends and favorite

wineries to open their doors to you for private tours and tastings.

Special Thanks:

Rob & Lydia Mondavi

Folio Fine Wine Partners, Folio Winemakers’ Studio

Mike & Jan Salta

Meadowood Napa Valley

Auction Donors

230 Forest Avenue

3 Thirty 3

ABC

Jessica Ackellman

Marion Afetian

Alberto’s

Aliso Viejo Country Club

Antonello Ristorante

Appeal

Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club

Avitatt

Baccarat

Balboa Bay Club & Resort

Bayside

Bungalow

Tony Belmaggio

Bistango

Blue Coral

Blue Ice Vodka

Brighton

Bulgari

Burke Williams

California Pizza Kitchen

Calypso

Catalina Passenger Service, Inc.

Roberto Cavalli South Coast Plaza

Cellulite Solutions Endermologie

CH Carolina Herrera

Champagne Clothing

Chardonnay Golf Club

Charriol

Chevron World Challenge

Chloe

Concourse Bowling

Jennifer Condas

Lauren Conrad

Crevier BMW

Laura Cross

Jack & Kingsley Croul

Jim & Susie Croul

European Tailoring

Spencer Croul & Susan Feldstein

Cunard’s Sandbar

Joni D’Amato

Daily Grill

David Arthur Vineyards

David Yurman

Tracy DiGiorgio

Disneyland

Dooney & Bourke

Rick Dyer

Ebanista

Eldorado Country Club

Emilio Pucci Boutique

Ergonique

Escada

Fairmont Newport Beach

Fantesca Winery

Fashion Island

Ferrari Carano Vineyards

Five Crowns

Fleming’s

Flightdeck Air Combat Center

Flowers by Veronica

Folio Winemakers Studio

Frette

Future Brands

Garys

Garys Per Donna

Giorgio Armani

Gucci

Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort

Jeffrey Harris

David Heath

Helton Skin & Laser Institute

Hi Times

House of Blues, Las Vegas

hush

Inn on Mt. Ada

Irwindale Speedway

Jack Shrimp

Jackson Newman Interiors58

Sara Jarrett

Jet Blue Airways

Alex Jianas

Jillian’s

Jo Malone Boutique

JR Custom Suits

Jude Francis Jewelery

Mike & Tami Kahn

Bob Kassel

KE Salon

Kiehl’s

Kimera

Jimmy Kimmel Live

Kori Bali, Ltd.

Krispy Dips

Laird Family Estate Winery

Landmark

Tyler Leeson

Judith Leiber

Level Vodka

Levendi Winery

John Lobb

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

MAC

Maji Skin & Body Clinic

Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino

Marche Moderne

Marie

Mariko

Mastro’s

McCormick & Schmick’s

Meadowood Napa Valley

Melting Pot

Meritage Resort

MGM Mirage

Mikimoto

Millennium Biltmore

MiPlace

Miracle Springs Resort & Spa

Miramonte Resort & Spa

Mission Inn

Modo Mio

Monarch Beach Golf Links

Robert & Lydia Mondavi

Montage Laguna Beach

Montblanc

Morton’s

MTV

Jim & Diane Myerson

Neiman Marcus Fashion Island

New Hope Wellness Center

Newport Beach Marriott

NUMB3RS

Olive Tree

Orchids on El Paseo

Marsha Orlin

Oscar de La Renta

Palace Hotel

Marion & Roger Palley

Pavilion Lodge

Peninsula Beverly Hills

Jenny Petty

PF Chang’s

Pink’s Hot Dogs

Place Vendome Precious Jewels

Plums Café

Carol Primm

Kirsten Prosser

PRP Wine International, Inc.

Quattro Caffe

Quiksilver

Quintessa

Grant Reynolds

Joan Riach

Roberto Cavalli

Rothschild’s

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse,Irvine

Sage on The Coast

Salt Creek Grille

Mike & Jan Salta

Salvatore Ferragamo

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Harriet Sandhu

Shabby Chic

Mike & Tara Shapiro

Sheraton Kauai

South Coast Plaza

Spa Nordstrom

Stefano Ricci

Stevens Cross Cosmetics

Steve’s Steak House

Karen Stewart

Strike Orange County

St. Supery Vineyards

Summit House

Surf & Sand Resort

Tabletop Elegance

Taleo Grill

Ten Asian Bistro

Thaxton & Associates

The Island Hotel

The Ritz Restaurant & Garden

Tiger Woods Foundation, Inc.

Tijeras Creek Golf Club

Tommy Bahama

Toscana Country Club

Irwindale Speedway

Tracy Nicole, D.D.S.

Tuverson & Company

Two Bunch Palms Resort & Spa

Van Cleef & Arpels at Neiman Marcus

Viceroy Palm Springs

Vintage Club

W New York

W New York Times Square

W New York Union Square

Wally’s Desert Turtle

Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa

Wig-Wam

Wildfish

Wilson Automotive Group

Wine Pavilion

YSL

Wynn Las Vegas

Zov’s Bistro

Our appreciation is extendedto those whose donations were received after press.

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Improving and Enhancing

THE QUALITY OF LIFEof Cancer Patients and T heir Families

“Your generous and timely help is much more than financial. It brings me into a circle of caring friends. It has taken the sting out of the loneliness of this disease, and made me a more positive person… it is difficult to express the impact of this.”Susanna: Breast Cancer

Friends of Beckstrand

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The following pages contain art by cancer patients sponsored by Beckstrand

supporters. This artwork was created by children, teens, and adults in various

stages of cancer treatment during sessions and workshops with Psychoanalyst,

Psycho-Oncologist and Art Therapist, Dr. Esther Dreifuss-Kattan.

In art therapy, which offers cancer patients an avenue to express and

explore physical and emotional needs, a meeting is staged between the

inner world of the patient and the external reality represented by the art

therapist. The picture exists in the area between the two in the transitional

space, and becomes a transitional object - a bridge between the inner and

the outer world of the patient. Both worlds contribute to the creation of the

picture which is then interpreted in search for meanings that will relieve

physical and psychological pain and foster growth.

The Beckstrand Art Therapy group is a multi-disciplinary program which

allows patients and their families to explore the arts as a form of expression,

develop skills for coping with illness and hospitalization, and build self-

esteem through mastery of the creative process.

Copyright by Dr. Esther Dreifuss-Kattan. Images may not be reproduced for

any purposes without written consent.

Patient Artwork

Rita expresses her fear that she will slowly move toward

the setting sun in her coffin-like boat. On her face we see

the reflection of the sunset, but she feels strong enough

to face the insecure future.

S P O N S O R E D B Y

Mike & Jan Salta

Rita :: Breast Cancer

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The reoccurrence of breast cancer is like a dark storm for

Lisa. She fears this time that she will not escape the black

clouds. The fact that she was able to make this painting

gave her confidence and a chance to talk about both her

rage and her despair with the art therapist.

S P O N S O R E D B Y

Mike & Tara Shapiro

Lisa :: Breast Cancer

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The hospital on the left is grey and impersonal. On the

right is the Swiss cottage which reminds Max of his cabin

in the Alps. Huge stairs lead to heaven, towards a sunset.

A tiny bicycle is supposed to integrate in the mind these

different worlds. Max fears the pull towards death, but

finds comfort in the image of the cottage where he used

to hike with his father and grandfather, close to nature.

S P O N S O R E D B Y

Spencer Croul & Susan Feldstein

Max :: Leukemia

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Four colorful hearts are hanging in the air, representing

the four members of Samara’s family. The rainbow is the

promise by God that He will never again destroy the world

with a flood, as the biblical tale of Noah describes. This

drawing thus represents a wish to be protected by God

and by her beloved mother, father and little brother.

S P O N S O R E D B Y

Jim & Susie Croul

Samara :: Brain Tumor

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Eva expresses both fear and hope. On the left her body

is treated as an inanimate object with tubes and infusions

going in and out. On the right part of her body, she imagines

her life when she will return to her fiancé, her beloved cat

and the colorful nature with spring flowers.

S P O N S O R E D B Y

T he Riach Family

Eva :: Leukemia

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Belle mourned the loss of her hair, as she shows us in this

personal still-life, but was able to play around with many

colorful wigs during her hair loss. This felt to her like she

was allowed to change personalities.

S P O N S O R E D B Y

John & Patty Collins

Belle :: Breast Cancer

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Alice feels very alone and tiny in her huge hospital bed.

On the upper left corner and on her pillow are her tears

of fear and loneliness. Side effects from chemotherapy

keep her confined in the hospital, and her family does

not realize her fear and despair. The picture made them

aware of her feelings of helplessness and they visited

more often.

S P O N S O R E D B Y

Stan Hansen & Eve KornyeiI N L O V I N G M E M O R Y O F

Bernice Hansen & Ann Kornyei

Alice :: Leukemia

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The big truck represents the leukemia with its scary

treatments and medical procedures that threaten to roll

over Adam. Illness and treatment frighten him very much

and even in his dreams he is afraid of death. Drawing the

driver, however, allows him to take control of the truck

and helps him to realize that with the help of his parents,

he is actually strong enough to carefully steer along.

Regardless, he stands strongly on his two feet and is

even smiling.

S P O N S O R E D B Y

Brian TropeaT he Computer & Technology Guy

Adam :: Brain Tumor

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The split tree demonstrates that while there are fall

leaves on the left side of the tree illustrating Amber’s

fear of the future with metastasized breast cancer, the

new growth of spring saplings on the right shows us her

budding creativity [with the help of art therapy] in spite

of her prognosis.

S P O N S O R E D B Y

Ergonique

Amber :: Breast Cancer

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This picture illustrates what Stan felt when he was told that

chemotherapy did not cure him. He chose to take the road

home to live his life out in the care of his beloved family.

S P O N S O R E D B Y

Orval & Dorothy Paul

Stan :: Leukemia

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A little face is squeezed between the nightstand and the

dresser which is Linda’s view when confined to bed due

to chemotherapy. Claustrophobic in her own bedroom,

furniture become an obstacle.

S P O N S O R E D B Y

Jim & Traci Parr

Linda :: Fallopian Tube Cancer

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Patricia draws a forest fire indicating devastation, but two

trees on the right are spared. She wonders if it is herself

and her art therapist, as her newfound art talent give her

hope for the future.

S P O N S O R E D B Y

Laura, Terry & Dallas Aguilar

Patricia :: Breast Cancer

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John’s final painting with the art therapist. He wanted

to let down the curtain, but not close it just yet. Together

they made all the colorful paths and little flowers. Two

days later John passed away comfortably without pain,

in the loving care of his wife and children.

S P O N S O R E D B Y

Erik & Samantha Anderson

John :: Leukemia

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Erik’s good memories from the past surfaced as he painted

a scene for the hikes he used to take with his father as a

small child. He believes that the church symbolizes his

love for nature and God, and the paths and fields remind

him of the journey he took with his art therapist while

battling leukemia.

S P O N S O R E D B Y

Newport Lexus

Erik :: Leukemia

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Michael expressed his mood in a wood cut. His head on the

table, he is sad and does not want to face the world. The lamp

is still shining, however, and he also feels hopeful.

S P O N S O R E D B Y

Terry & Jenny Petty

Michael :: Brain Tumor

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Patrick ends up in the emergency room and is told that he

has leukemia. He draws a big, dark question mark as his

future seems questionable and he is overwhelmed with dread.

S P O N S O R E D B Y

Anthony & Tracy DiGiorgioA N D

Keith & Sara Jarrett

Patrick :: Leukemia

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Frank hopes to escape through the back door and is afraid

that he might have to climb a steep ladder to reach heaven.

Red small liquid shows his preoccupation with blood, as

leukemia is a blood disease.

S P O N S O R E D B Y

Superior Auto Group

Frank :: Leukemia

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S P O N S O R E D B Y

George & Eden O’Connell

A relapse forces Howard to wait for a stem cell transplant

and his future is insecure. He contrasts a face which is

smiling and happy with one that is afraid and worried. He

loves creating art, which is a new talent he has discovered

through therapy.

Howard :: Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma

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and

at Fashion Island