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UCI MIND announces Maria Shriver as celebrity honoree for the 8th Annual “A December to Remember” Gala

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Editor Posted in Charities, Health, Irvine, News, UCI Leave a comment

UCI MIND has announced that Maria Shriver, internationally renowned Alzheimer’s disease advocate, founder of The Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement, and former First Lady of California, will be honored at its 8th annual A December to Remember Gala on Saturday, December 2, 2017.

UCI MIND ANNOUNCES MARIA SHRIVER AS CELEBRITY HONOREE FOR 8TH ANNUAL “A DECEMBER TO REMEMBER” GALA

All event proceeds will support Alzheimer’s disease research

Irvine, Calif., (October 5, 2017) — UCI MIND, Orange County’s only state and federally-funded Alzheimer’s disease research center, has announced that Maria Shriver, internationally renowned Alzheimer’s disease advocate, founder of The Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement, and former First Lady of California, will be honored at its 8th annual A December to Remember Gala on Saturday, December 2, 2017.

“Maria Shriver is a champion for Alzheimer’s disease research, and is a voice of strength for many families and individuals who are suffering as a result of this disease,” says Dr. Joshua Grill, Co-Director of UCI MIND. “We are proud to partner with Ms. Shriver and honor her important work that continues to shine a light on Alzheimer’s disease.”
Shriver is the founder of the Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement (WAM), a global alliance of individuals, organizations, researchers and industry leaders who are committed to studying Alzheimer’s disease and why it disproportionately affects women. Continue reading→

IPSF surprises five Irvine teachers with over $100,000 in innovative grants

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Editor Posted in Charities, Education, Irvine, News Leave a comment

IPSF SURPRISES FIVE IRVINE TEACHERS WITH OVER $100,000 IN INNOVATIVE GRANTS

Irvine, Calif. March 21, 2017- In celebration of Irvine Public Schools Foundation’s (IPSF) 20 years of impact, the foundation surprised teachers and students at five Irvine schools with $20,000 innovative grants totaling $100,000. Each year, IPSF offers teachers and staff in the Irvine Unified School District (IUSD) the opportunity to apply for funds through the Innovative Grants Program including the Innovative Teaching Award Program (ITAP), Innovative Counseling Award Program (ICAP), and the Mega Innovative Award Program (M-ITAP). The purpose of this grant program is to support innovation in schools by awarding funds to enhance curriculum and improve the educational experiences of students. Continue reading→

UCI students raising money to pay for heart surgeries and school scholarships in Vietnam and Laos

Posted on March 5, 2017 by Editor Posted in Charities, Education, Health, Irvine, News, Vietnamese Americans, Youth Leave a comment

The University of California Irvine’s medical club M.E.M.O. (Medical, Educational Missions & Outreach), a student run non profit, is planning to go to Vietnam and Laos this summer take donations for programs such as heart surgeries and school scholarships. Last year they were able to raise $100,000 and fund 12 heart surgeries due to their annual fundraising gala.

Memo is hosting their annual Open Our Hearts 2017 Gala this year on May 7, in order to raise the money for funding the heart surgeries and school scholarships in Vietnam and Laos. They also will conduct dental and pharmacy clinics in rural communities in Vietnam and Laos. Click here to donate to MEMO online. Continue reading→

Second Annual FINDcures Run/Walk Event set for April 29 in Irvine

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Editor Posted in Charities, Irvine, News, Sports Leave a comment

5K FUN RUN/WALK EVENT TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AND LOVED ONES IMPACTED BY A NEUROLOGICAL DISEASE

SATURDAY, APRIL 29TH, 2017- 9:00 AM

Join us for a fun time at the Second Annual FINDcures Run/Walk Event to help raise awareness and support individuals and families during life changing challenges and adjustments.

Nearly 17% of the world’s population (1 in every 6 people) suffer from a neurological disorder of some sort.

William R. Mason Regional Park at 18712 University Drive Irvine, CA 92612 (Corner of Culver & University) Continue reading→

Irvine youth Winter Bowl Flag Football Tournament to benefit local schools

Posted on January 21, 2017 by Editor Posted in Charities, Children, Great Park, Irvine, News, Sports Leave a comment

OVER 550 STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN WINTER BOWL FLAG FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT IRVINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION

Students to Compete in Winter Bowl on January 28 as Part of the Irvine Tournament of Champions; School with the Most Points Receives Champions Cup

WHAT: Irvine Public Schools Foundation in partnership with the Matt Leinart Flag Football League will host the 3rd annual Winter Bowl Flag Football Tournament on Saturday, January 28. The Winter Bowl is a school-based tournament, with teams comprised of players from individual schools in the city of Irvine, including boys and girls teams in grades three through eight. Continue reading→

Enjoy good wine for a good cause on April 20 at the Balboa Yacht Club

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Editor Posted in Alcohol, Charities, Newport Beach, News, Wine Leave a comment

GOOD WINE FOR A GOOD CA– USE

Second annual wine tasting event to be held in Newport Beach

Newport Beach, CA – Local nonprofit organization America On Track is pleased to invite Orange County community members to Festa Italiana, their second annual Pouring From the Heart wine tasting event. This exciting evening for wine lovers will be held Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at the scenic Balboa Yacht Club in Corona Del Mar. Premier Italian wine importer Francoli USA, with noted wine experts Nicola Anguili and Jim Galvin, will provide expert commentary on each selection.

With its exclusive location and selection of Italy’s finest wines, this sensational evening will attract top tier Southern California executives and philanthropists with discriminating palates. “With a sunset view over the harbor, great company, and delicious wines, this will truly be a night to remember,” said Susan Burt, community leader and event co-chair. “We expect the event to double in size compared with last year, helping us meet our fundraising goals and bringing greater opportunities to children of Orange County.” Continue reading→

Survive and Thrive Run Walk Health & Safety Expo set for 4/16 in Irvine

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Editor Posted in Charities, Crime, Irvine, News Leave a comment

Crime Survivors is hosting this year’s Survive and Thrive Run Walk Health & Safety Expo to be held on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Mason Regional Park, Irvine, CA.

Crime Survivors is asking for your help in growing this event and making it a success for our community programs. Help raise awareness, prevention, survival and hopeful healing throughout Southern California. Empower all crime victims, survivors and families to survive and thrive!

Click here to see this year’s Special Guests.

Listed below are links for all event tools and details: Continue reading→

Irvine Has Heart Food Drive now underway

Posted on February 13, 2016 by Editor Posted in Charities, Civic Affairs, Food, Irvine, News Leave a comment

IRVINE, Calif. (Feb. 11, 2016): The City of Irvine, in partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank, will host Irvine Has Heart, a community food drive, from Feb. 12 through March 31. The goal of the drive is to collect 3,500 pounds of canned food to help families and seniors in need.

Although no items will be turned away, healthy options such as the following are preferred: Continue reading→

Irvine resident recognized for life of work with seniors

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Editor Posted in Charities, Irvine, News, Seniors, Tustin Leave a comment

Sunrise at Tustin Executive Director Honored for her Serving Heart

Arlene Crawford wins the Oliver Halsell Care Award

TUSTIN, Calif., Jan. 26, 2016 – While still a teenager, Arlene Crawford witnessed firsthand the act of serving others, noting the excellent care her mother received following an accident. She made up her mind right then and there that caring for others is just what she wanted to do when she entered the workforce. Indeed, caring for others has been the perfect career for Crawford, leading to her recognition as Fairhaven’s Oliver Halsell Care Award winner for January/February.

Crawford today is the Executive Director of Sunrise at Tustin, an assisted living facility where many of the seniors suffer from dementia in varying degrees. She began work at Sunrise in 2005 as a care manager and her dedication and passion led her to rise to her current leadership position. Continue reading→

Go Red For Women luncheon set for National Wear Red Day, 2/5 in Irvine

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Editor Posted in Charities, Events, Health, Irvine, News, Women Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media contact: Tamara White, (310) 490-0650, Tamara.White@heart.org

American Heart Association Hosts Orange County Go Red For Women Luncheon on National Wear Red Day, Feb. 5

IRVINE, Jan. 22, 2016 – The American Heart Association (AHA) Orange County Division will host its annual Go Red For Women Luncheon at Hotel Irvine Jamboree Center on Friday, Feb. 5, 2016 with the goal of empowering women to take charge of their health and raise funds for the mission of building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

The event kicks off in the morning with a health exhibit and free health screenings, followed by educational workshops on hormones and heart health, desk workouts, lesser known heart disease risk factors and healthy beef recipes. Continue reading→