Portland, OR. American Cancer Society’s Hope Gala was held at the Oregon Zoo’s Cascade Crest Ballroom. The November 9th benefit had a travel theme and featured a silent auction, cocktails, dinner, speakers, a live auction and entertainment. The funds raised at the Portland Hope Gala will benefit cancer research as well as the quality of life programs that remove barriers and provide resources and information to those battling cancer.
Steve Orozco of Fred Meyer Jewelers and the Hope Gala Hype Squad celebrate Steve’s Golden Ticket prize. (Photo credit, BarcStone Photography)
Portland Hope Gala guests enjoy their VIP reception featuring entertainment by Hula Halau ‘Ohana Holo’oko’a. (Photo credit, Aperture Vision Photography)
Portland Hope Gala guests enjoy mobile bidding during the silent auction at the Oregon Zoo. (Photo credit, BarcStone Photography)
From American Cancer Society:
At the American Cancer Society, we’re on a mission to free the world from cancer. Until we do, we’ll be funding and conducting research, sharing expert information, supporting patients, and spreading the word about prevention. All so you can live longer — and better.
Whether we’re working in a community near you or one halfway around the world, our mission remains the same: to save lives. See what we’ve been up to lately — and get to know the American Cancer Society a little bit better
Mt. Hood, August 26th. The 31st Annual Hood to Coast raised over $610,000 to help in the fight cancer. It was $60,000 more than organizers set as a goal to benefit the American Cancer Society. The 199 mile 2012 Hood to Coast Relay, described by organizers as the largest in the world, included 12,600 runners and 3,600 volunteers over the August 24th – 25th weekend.
An exchange on Mt. Hood for Hood to Coast 2012
Tokyo University Team won the race by finishing the 199 miles in 17:14:37. The six member team averaged 5:11 minutes per mile. Here’s a list of the top ten finishers.
1. Toyo University – 17:14:37
2. Bowerman AC – 17:56:00
3. Knoxville Track Club – 18:14:17
4. Icebreaker Lund – 18:35:45
5. Univ. of Portland Alumni – 19:18:40
6. Google1 – 19:24:08
7. GE Meatballs – 19:27:14
8. Tarahumara – 19:41:42
9. Black Flag – 19:47:07
10. Willamette Dental – 19:47:25
Hood to Coast began in 1982 with 8 teams and has filled the team cap on the opening day of registration for the last 14 years.
This fundraising effort will go a long way in helping cancer research and patient advocate programs in the coming year. www.cancer.org/AboutUs/index.org
Early morning runner at the 2012 Hood to Coast
Hood to coast 2012 Medals
Here are a few pictures from the 2012 Hood to Coast 200 mile relay. These photos are from the New Hampshire team; RUN FREE OR DIE! The music is by Buddy Bee Anthony, a Portland, OR street performer.
Here’s a nice video of the Gresham exchange this year.
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