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INKIE

Maintenance Supervisor Jeff Sicat (right) and Luis Iraheta hang holiday lights on Inkie at Pacific Park on Wednesday, November 25, 2009.
Posted on Friday, November 27, 2009 at 04:24PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

KING OF THE PARTY


(1,2) CNN talk show host Larry and Shawn King's children present her with a  one-of-a-kind custom doll made in her image to recognize her dedication to the hospital. during the 10th Annual 'Mattel Party on the Pier' at Pacific Park on Sunday, October 18, 2009. (3,4) Larry King and his wife Shawn are honored  during the 10th Annual 'Mattel Party on the Pier.'  (5,6) Shawn King sings a song she wrote for her husband Larry, "For the Long Run" during the party. (7) Abby, 12, pets Bender, 3, a Chocolate Labrador Retriever hospital therapy dog during the party. (8) Barbie visits Svea Peterson, 5,  during the 10th Annual 'Mattel Party on the Pier' at Pacific Park on Sunday, October 18, 2009.

CNN talk show host Larry King and his wife, Shawn, were honored at the 10th annual Mattel Party on the Pier, which benefits Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA. The event was on Sunday, Oct. 18, at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier.
 
The Kings were each  presented with an honorary white doctor's coat during a special ceremony. In addition, Mattel Inc. presented Shawn with a one-of-a-kind doll made in her image to recognize her dedication to the hospital.
 
"Larry and I are thrilled to be honored at this year's event, as UCLA has a special place in our hearts," Shawn King said.  
 
The Kings' ties to UCLA date back to Sept. 5, 1997, when the couple wed in Larry's room at UCLA Medical Center (now Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center) just before he underwent an angioplasty to unblock an artery in his heart. Their bond with the hospital grew stronger when Shawn returned to UCLA to deliver their two sons, Chance Armstrong King, in 1999, and Cannon Edward King, in 2000.  
 
As a result of his heart illness, the CNN host was inspired to establish the Larry King Cardiac Foundation. The Kings remain dedicated to "saving lives, healing families, strengthening communities, one patient at a time ... a heart a day."
 
"We are incredibly honored that Larry, Shawn and their children will be helping us celebrate our 10th annual Mattel Party on the Pier," said Dr. Edward R.B. McCabe, physician-in-chief at Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA. "It will truly make a special milestone occasion even more memorable."
 
The Mattel Party on the Pier is one of the major annual fundraising events for Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA. As a state-assisted institution, the hospital has increasingly limited funding and must rely on the charitable support of private donors and community partners.
 
Mattel Inc. is the event's title sponsor. Additional major sponsors include the Thomas Spiegel Family Foundation, Beth and Dr. Neal Cutler, Disney Consumer Products, Shawn and Larry King, the Milken Family Foundation, Ellen and Richard Sandler, Liz and Evan Greenspan, Cognizant Technology Solutions, Maxine Dunitz, Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, Alexandra and Scott Lambert, Jonathan and Nancy Littman, Rosanne and Ed Rosen, the Ray and Janet Scherr Foundation, the UCLA Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Feet First Eventertainment, and L.A. Parent magazine. 
  
Mattel Children’s Hospital UCLA, one of the highest-rated children's hospitals in Southern California, is a vital component of Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, ranked the third best hospital in nation and best in the western United States by U.S. News & World Report. Mattel Children's Hospital offers a full spectrum of primary and specialized medical care for infants, children and adolescents. The hospital's mission is to provide state‑of-the-art treatment for children in a compassionate atmosphere and to improve the understanding and treatment of pediatric diseases.
 
For more news, visit the UCLA Newsroom or follow us on Twitter.
 

Posted on Monday, October 19, 2009 at 02:00AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Pier del Sol's 40th Birthday Bash

(1) California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger hugs Special Olympic athlete Stephanie Ahlgrim, 22, at Pacific Park during The Pier del Sol "40th Birthday Bash" on Sunday, October 04, 2009. (2,3,4,5) Governor Schwarzenegger meets and greets the Special Olympic athletes during the Pier del Sol's "40th Birthday Bash." (6) Governor Schwarzenegger and (7) California's First Lady and Honorary Chair, Maria Shriver address the guests at Sol's "40th Birthday Bash" at Pacific Park. (8) Governor Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver during the program. (9) Governor Schwarzenegger inspects the Cake-off entries. 
 
This celebration commemorates 40 years for SOSC, which was founded by Olympic Decathlon Gold Medalist, Rafer Johnson.  This signature event is Southern California's largest fundraiser that benefits Special Olympics athletes. Since its inaugural year, Pier del Sol has raised more than $4 million to benefit Special Olympics Southern California athletes.

 

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Posted on Monday, October 5, 2009 at 01:00AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , , , , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

CAKE-OFF

(top) Cake Designer Leslie Maynur of Fantasy Frostings puts the finishing touch on her winning cake moments before the “Cake-off” competition at The Pier del Sol's "40th Birthday Bash" at Pacific Park on Sunday, October 04, 2009. (center) Judges (left to right) Jonathan Gold, Adrian Vasquez and Jeffrey Saad taste the cakes during the “Cake-off” competition at The Pier del Sol's "40th Birthday Bash" at Pacific Park on Sunday, October 04, 2009.
 
This signature event is Southern California’s largest fundraiser that benefits Special Olympics athletes and was started by California’s First Lady and Honorary Chair, Maria Shriver. Since its inaugural year, Pier del Sol has raised more than $4 million to benefit Special Olympics Southern California athletes.
 

Posted on Monday, October 5, 2009 at 12:03AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in | Comments1 Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Celebration of Life

(1) Artist James Rojas builds his interactive art piece "Santa Monica Off the Grid" during the 2nd Annual Senior and Intergenerational Arts Festival: Celebration of Life at Palisades Park on Saturday, October 3, 2009. (2) Oren Cooper, 88, retired IBM Art Director, paints the Santa Monica Pier at Palisades Park during Intergenerational Arts Festival. (3,4) Members from the Los Angeles Taiko Center perform and teach a workshop at Palisades Park during the 2nd Annual Senior and Intergenerational Arts Festival on Saturday, October 3, 2009.
 
Included in the 2nd Annual Celebration of Life festival are a wide range of multicultural and intergenerational arts experiences to include exhibitions, demonstrations and interactive workshops. This year the afternoon’s activities have a special focus on drumming. Participants made colorful drums, watched Japanese fusion, Tahitian and other drumming performances and took part in drum circles to close out the day.

Throughout the day there was workshops in intergenerational story telling, bookmaking, creative writing, acting, improv, collage, and creative movement, to name a few. In addition, there was blue grass music and ballet folklorico performances along with a full range of demonstrations in calligraphy, poetry, creative urban planning and interactive art demonstrations by the Santa Monica Museum of Art.  The festival was free to the community.

Additional Celebration of Life partnering agencies include Santa Monica College’s Emeritus College, UCLA Healthcare 50 Plus, Santa Monica Family YMCA, and Virginia Avenue Project.

Posted on Sunday, October 4, 2009 at 01:00AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , , , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

PALpalooza

Kids ride the Scrambler at Pacific Park during  Santa Monica Police Activities League's (PAL) 5th Annual PALpalooza on Wednesday, August 26, 2009. All proceeds from the event will  benefit PAL for their development and maintenance of cultural, educational and recreational programs. PAL provides free programs to more that 1,600 youths in the Santa Monica area. PAL is a unique community organization that fosters trust between youth and the men and women of the Santa Monica Police Department in a safe and nurturing environment. Through outstanding educational, cultural, recreational, and outreach programs, PAL helps develop skills and self-esteem, encouraging youth to reach their full potential. PAL provides free educational, cultural, and recreational programs for youth ages 6 - 17 years. Activities offered include homework assistance, computer classes, cooking, creative dramatics, arts & crafts, dance, karate, basketball, excursions, and special events. A slate of activities, including trips, sports leagues, specialized classes, and computer instruction is available to teens ages 14 - 17 years. Coaches and instructors for the PAL program come from the Santa Monica Police and Community and Cultural Services Departments and from community members who volunteer their time. The PAL Youth Center is open Monday through Saturday.

Posted on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at 12:02AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

PACIFIC PARK

Located on the world famous Santa Monica Pier, Pacific Park® is the family place to play! It's the West Coast's only amusement park located on a pier. Millions of visitors each year enjoy all the rides, games and fun you'd expect from one of Southern California's Leading attractions. Pacific Park® has it all... a dozen rides, midway games, ocean front specialty food outlets and seaside shopping.

Posted on Monday, August 24, 2009 at 09:59AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

BIG FIVE

 

Birthday party at Pacific Park on Friday, May 29, 2009.

Posted on Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 12:00PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint
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