in conjunction with federal tax legislation and in its charitable endeavors.”
At the same reception, Carrey, who is on the SBCA board, presented the SBCA Humanitarian of the Year award to country singer Karen Shayne.
Shayne, a three-time cancer survivor, has worked closely with Carrey on cancer-related charities. She is president and he is vice president of the Ivan and Sam Foundation, which is developing a series of songs, books and videos designed to help reduce the fear and aid the understanding of children stricken by cancer. The materials follow a young boy named Ivan and his dog, Sam, through the challenge of cancer.
Carrey has been active in the fight against pediatric cancer since his son Chris died of cancer in July of 2000 at 16 years old. Carrey also serves as president of Padres El Contra Cancer, a support organization for Latino children with cancer and their families.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on June 7, 2003. Read the original PDF.