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Article: GIVING
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- Orange County Business Journal
- Article date:
- November 24, 2008
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CopyrightCopyright CBJ, L. P. Nov 24-Nov 30, 2008. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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Fundraisers and charitable donations from companies and people
The Susan G. Komen Orange County Race for the Cure raised more than $3 million to help find a cure for breast cancer. This year 787 teams and more than 26,000 participants walked the course in Newport Beach. The highest fundraising team was Newport Cancer Care, who raised more than $48,000.
The Young Presidents' Organization raised $1 million for local charities at its inaugural Life Changing Lives benefit. Fundraising recipients were Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County, Orangewood Children's Foundation and Children's Hospital of Orange County. Some auction items were tickets to the Oprah Winfrey Show, The Grammy Awards ...