Summer 2024

212 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • S U M M E R 2 0 2 4 ~ THE P EN I NS U L A S C ENE ~ AMERICAN Cancer society Celebration of Life Jeff Wardwell, Karina Rusk, Don Chapin Photos by Kelli Uldall A merican Cancer Society’s Celebration of Life Fashion Show and Auction embraced elegance for its milestone 30th anniversary event.The fundraiser features local cancer survivors modeling the latest fashions. A dedicated committee, generous donors and sold-out crowd celebrat- ed and honored lives touched by cancer. ACS presented Mark Silacci with the 2024 Shirley Lavorato Award for his support and lasting impact. Steve Church, Kay Baughn Sam Jenkinson, John Romley, Alex Duddy Kelly Mata, Olivia Ingram Dee Thomas, Lesley Miller, Jan Miller Angelica Villegas, Araceli Villegas Stacey Azcona, Paige Azcona Balanza, Arlene Azcona Loree Dowse, Camille Curtis, Karen Curtis, Marti Myszak Mark Silacci, Barbara Silacci, Karen Fanoe, Sam Lavorato David Stein, Fred deYoung, Phil Penko, Duane Papierniak Jeannette Hansen, Pat Friedrich, Jim Bogart, Michelle Friea, Stephanie Zenk DanielleWidner, Dina Apostolou Nancy Valdez, Laurie Lazzerini, Linda Micheletti, Steve Church, Jean Johnson Nancy Ausonio, John Tilley Photos: Kelli Uldall