By Daily Press staff
Call it a power lunch or an empowering lunch for cancer survivors. The John Wayne Cancer Institute Auxiliary (JWCIA) will hold its annual membership luncheon on Tuesday, Sept. 19, at The Beverly Hills Hotel. For the first time, the event will include a special gift boutique. The reception will begin at 10:30 a.m. Lunch will begin at noon.
Sister Maureen Craig will be the recipient of the 2006 Ellen Cooperman “Angel” Award. A member of the Sisters of Charity of Levenworth, the founding order of Saint John’s Health Center, Sister Maureen is chaplain for the center’s foundation. An award-winning poet and prolific writer, she is being honored for her ongoing commitment to patient advocacy and her dedication to Saint John’s patients and families, providing a steady stream of much-needed support in difficult times. Established in 1992 by Sidney R. Cooperman to honor the memory of his wife, Ellen, the award is given each year to a woman who has made a significant contribution as a role model to women everywhere.
The Auxiliary’s Public Service Award will be presented to the AVON Foundation, which, since 1955, has been committed to improving the lives of women. Over the course of 50 years, it has raised more than $450 million, making a genuine and lasting difference in the lives of women everywhere, with a special focus on the issues of breast cancer and domestic violence.
Two-time Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Susan Sullivan will serve as the luncheon’s special guest host. A veteran of stage, screen and television, Sullivan starred in TV’s hit series “Falcon Crest” and “Dharma and Greg” and appeared in the hit film “My Best Friend’s Wedding” as Cameron Diaz’s mother.
Boutique vendors include Bed Head, Blix, Classy Bag Lady, Empire Diamond, Fleur’t, Hana Rachel, Just For You Fine Stationery, Karen Klein Candles, Martini Martini, Moonlite, New Moon Jewls, Positive Appearance Center, Shelley’s Fashions, Stephanie
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on August 29, 2006. Read the original PDF.