The 21st Annual Angel Gala “Studio 54” benefitting Cancer Support Community Pasadena (CSCP) was held on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Noor located in the Paseo, Pasadena. The prestigious event was attended by 280 people. With the help of auctioneer, Chris Morphy, the evening raised $150,000 for the charity through over 100 silent auction packages, 11 live auction packages, sponsorships, ticket sales, and a paddle raise. Lead corporate sponsors were Huntington Memorial Hospital, RBC Wealth Management, Rusnak Maserati and Wells Fargo. Live Auction donors included Claud Beltran, Exclusive Resorts, The Funky Hippeez, Ellen and Harvey Knell, The Langham Hotel , Montana Sporting Club, Noor, Pasadena Police Department, Rusnak Maserati, Scarlet Tea Room & Fine Dining, The Terranea Resort, Three Sisters Catering, and a private home in Nantucket.

Angel Awards recipients Mr. and Mrs. Howard Raff and the National Charity League, Inc. Pasadena area chapter were honored for their generous contributions to Cancer Support Community. Dr. Lawrence Piro, President and CEO, The Angeles Clinic and Research Institute dedicated his poignant memoir to a 27-year-old patient who lost his battle with cancer last year. DJ Herick spun records during the reception and the guests danced the night away to disco tunes performed by “The Funky Hippeez”.

Funds raised by the Annual Angel Gala are a significant source of revenue for Cancer Support Community Pasadena, a non-profit corporation that touches more than 1,600 people in the greater Pasadena community annually. “The Angel Gala raises vital funds that enable Cancer Support Community Pasadena to provide free support for people facing cancer – because nobody should face cancer alone,” noted Clay Marquardt, Board President, Cancer Support Community Pasadena.

About Cancer Support Community

Cancer Support Community (CSCP) located at 200 East Del Mar Boulevard, Ste. 118, Pasadena is one of 50 Cancer Support Community affiliates located throughout the United States. Established in September 1990, the group ensures that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community. CSCP has free programs that complement medical care, providing networking and support groups, workshops, education and social activities to cancer patients, care-givers, and those who have lost a loved one to cancer. The agency projects more than 12,000 visits between January and December 2013. CSCP is a private 501c 3 corporation governed by a local Board of Directors. All expenses are underwritten each year entirely by donations received from individuals, corporations and foundations. For more information visit www.cscpasadena.org