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AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY’S

31st Celebration of Life Monterey Fashion Show & Luncheon

Winning the Race Against Cancer

The American Cancer Society
Celebration of Life Monterey Karina Rusk, Salinas Valley Health, emceed the event
County Fashion Show and
Luncheon Committee and presented beloved photographer, Richard Green with
the Shirley Lavorato Award. The award dedicates the day
to an individual in our community who inspires others
and exemplifies the true meaning of “making a difference.”
Richard’s recognition for the award acknowledges his work in
the community and leading with a passion for helping others
through his photography, his volunteerism to the American
Cancer Society, and his steadfast dedication to his wife, a
cancer survivor.
Over 100 local businesses contributed gift baskets and raffle
items for the silent and live auctions, a true testament to the
fact that cancer affects many of us in very real ways.

If you’d like to make a donation to the American Cancer Society,
please go to cancer.org.

he Kentucky Derby phrase “Run for the Roses” took
on a whole new meaning with local cancer survivors
T taking to the stage for the 31st Celebration of Life
Monterey Fashion Show & Luncheon. Celebrating life and
a shared goal of finding a cure for cancer, the Monterey
County community turned out in Kentucky Derby-inspired
fashions, fascinators, and hats to raise awareness and
money for continued cancer research.
With 29 local celebrity models wearing attire from
eight local clothiers, they inspired the sold-out audience
with their jaunty spirit, joie de vivre, and zest for life no
matter where they are in their journey with cancer. Greet
resident Joe Mitchell DDS served as the event chairman, (L) Karina Rusk with
and Greet resident Nancy Valdez served again as the Richard Green and his
chairperson for the American Cancer Society. Several of wife being presented
with the Shirley
this year’s models were also Greet residents, making it Let’s celebrate the great things happening in our community! Email Laurie, Lavorato Award, Sam
truly impactful for our readership. laurie.martin@n2co.com to share your good news! Lavorato (R) presenter.

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