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Past Events

What: Cruisin' with DGF to Baja

Who:   Monarch of the Seas - Royal Carribean
When: September 26 - 29
Where: Three Day - Baja Mexico Cruise

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What: Blue Grass on the Green
When:  Saturday, June 21, 2008
Where: Riley's at Los Rios Rancho
39611 S. Oak Glen Road

Oak Glen, CA 92399

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What: City of Hope Pediatric Picnic
When: Saturday, June 7, 2008
Where: Live Steamers in Griffith Park
5200 Zoo Dr., Los Angeles, CA

(map, directions)

This year's theme: "Dreams and Fantasy "

Thank you to all the volunteers & donors that made

the event so special!

What: Jacob Field Memorial Homerun Derby
When: Saturday, May 17, 2008
Where: West Covina High School
1609 E Cameron Ave, West Covina, CA 91791

Thank you to all our volunteers and donors!

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What: 9th Annual DGF Golf Tournament & Luau
When:  Friday, May 23, 2008
Where: Brookside Country Club
1133 N. Rosemont Avenue, Pasadena

Non-Golfers Welcome!

Luau is only $30 per person

dinner, live entertainment, silent auction,

raffle and dancing.


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What: " Dancing Through the Ages"
When: April 19, 2008

Where: Lanterman Auditorium

4491 Cornishon Avenue, La Cañada, CA 91011

Through an exhilarating blend of original music,

contemporary dance choreography,

and extensive video footage,

Dancing Through the Ages tells the story of

what it feels like to dance at every age and

stage of life – and why we all feel so connected

to the “universal language of dance.”

All proceeds benefit
Desi Geestman Foundation

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What:  Touched by a Star
When: April 5, 2008

Where: Villa Penna

Sterling Heights, Michigan

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What: DGF Blood and Bone Marrow Drive
When: March 5, 2008

7:30a.m. - 1:30p.m.
Where:  Occassions

The Village at Irvine Spectrum
19 Prism
Irvine, CA 92618

           Over 28 pints of Blood Collected - Thank You!

               Special Thank you to Donna St Jarre &

                              Joann Martin-Douk

What: Holiday Pajama Party
When: December 7, 2007
Where: City of Hope National Medical Center

Cooper Auditorium
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010

         Over450 guests attended the 2007 Pajama Party.

               A Special Thank you to all volunteers!

What: DGF Blood/Bone Marrow Drive
When: November 10, 2007
7:00a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: St. James School
4635 Dunsmore Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214

          Over 27 pints of Blood Collected - Thank You!

                Special Thank you to Celeste Liberto

             Special Thank you to Donna St. Jarre

                       for a spectacular evening!

What: The Art of Caring

When: November 3, 2007
Where: The Martin Lawrence Art Gallery/Saks Fifth Avenue
500 The Shops at Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Special Guest Performer: Jon Gibson

Featured Originals: Chagall, Picasso, Warhol and Miró

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Sponsored by: Donna St. Jarre
  

                             

What: Kiwanis Incredible Duck Splash

Who:   Glendale Kiwanis Club & DGF
When: Saturday, October 20, 2007

Duck Race Begins at 10:00 a.m.
Where: "Lake Glendale" at Verdugo Park

1621 Canada Blvd.

Glendale, CA


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What: Evening With the Stars
When: Sunday, October 7, 2007

Where:  IVAR - FACADE 

                                         

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Sponsor Opportunities>>

eveningwiththestars.com

What: Gladiator Football -

DGF Blood and Bone Marrow Drive
When: Saturday, September 8, 2007
7:00am - 1:00pm
Where: La Canada High School
4463 Oak Grove

La Canada, CA 91011

  Please call and make an appointment

818-951-6260 Celeste Liberto

"There is no profit in curing the body
if in the process we destroy the soul."

Please give so that others may live...

To host a blood drive at your company, click here.

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What: Cruisin' with DGF to Baja

Who:   Monarch of the Seas - Royal Carribean
When: September 28 - October 1, 2007    
Where: Three Day - Baja Mexico Cruise

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What: 2007 MISS TEEN USA® CHARITY EVENT
When: August 23, 2007

5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Where: Pasadena Civic Auditorium

            Gold Room

The Desi Geestman Foundation has been chosen as the beneficiary of the 2007 Miss Teen USA®

Silent Auction.

Special Guests include:

Miss USA® 2007- Rachel Smith

Miss Universe® 2007 - Riyo Mori

Live Entertainment

"Sofi Smiles"

Ignacio Serricchio

More information & State Silent Auction List

What: Los Rios Roundup
When: Saturday, June 23, 2007
Where: Riley's at Los Rios Rancho
39611 S. Oak Glen Road
Oak Glen, CA 92399

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What: DGF Blood and Bone Marrow Drive
When: Saturday, May 19, 2007
7:00am - 1:00pm
Where: St. James Church
4635 Dunsmore Avenue

La Crescenta, CA 91214

  Please call and make an appointment.

818-951-6260 Celeste Liberto or

818-249-1105 DGF Office.

"There is no profit in curing the body
if in the process we destroy the soul."

Please give so that others may live...

To host a blood drive at your company, click here.

Helpful Links:

What: 8th Annual DGF Golf Tournament
When: Monday, May 21, 2007
Where: Brookside Country Club
1133 N. Rosemont Avenue, Pasadena

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What: City of Hope Pediatric Picnic
When: Saturday, June 2, 2007
Where: Live Steamers in Griffith Park
5200 Zoo Dr.

(map, directions)

This year's theme: "A Very Groovy Picnic "

Over 1600 in attendance

 

What: Touched by a Star
When: March 24 , 2007

Where: Villa Penna

Sterling Heights, Michigan

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What:  DGF Blood and Bone Marrow Drive
When:   Saturday, December 2, 2006

Time - 7am - 1pm    
Where:  Montrose Church

2409 Florencita Ave., Montrose

A special thank you to Becky McKelvey,

Montrose Church and City of Hope

for a successful Blood and Bone Marrow Drive.

43 Pint of Blood Collected and

6 new Bone Marrow Registry donors.

Thank you!

What: Cruisin' with DGF to Baja

Who:   Monarch of the Seas - Royal Carribean
When: September 29 - October 2, 2006    
Where: Three Day - Baja Mexico Cruise

A special thank you to Sue Forster and

Archer Travel for a fun and successful DGF Cruise that raised $2800 for DGF.

                            

                                

What: Aloha Casino

When: Saturday, July 29, 2006
Where: Private La Cañada Estate

Thank you to all our sponsors, donors and volunteers! 

The Aloha Casino raised $30,000.00. 

In the Press>>


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Sponsorship Opportunities>>

Photo Gallery under construction

                          

                                  

What: Los Rios Roundup
When: Saturday, June 24, 2006
Where: Riley's at Los Rios Rancho
39611 S. Oak Glen Road
Oak Glen, CA 92399


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What: City of Hope Pediatric Picnic
When: Saturday, June 3, 2006
Where: Live Steamers in Griffith Park
5200 Zoo Dr. (map, directions)

This year's theme: "California Dreamin"

A special thank you to our DGF Volunteers, Goldman Sachs, Las Caritas Women's Group and Montrose Church Volunteers.  The event hosted over 1500 guests.

Pictures to be posted soon in the photo gallery.

What: DGF Blood and Bone Marrow Drive
When: Saturday, May 20, 2006
7:00am - 1:00pm
Where: St. James Church
4635 Dunsmore Ave., La Crescenta, CA 91214

Please call and make an appointment.

818-951-6260 Celeste Liberto

or 818-249-1105 DGF Office.

"There is no profit in curing the body
if in the process we destroy the soul."

Please give so that others may live...

To host a blood drive at your company,

click here.

Helpful Links:

What: 7th Annual DGF Golf Tournament
When: Monday, May 15,2006
Where: Brookside Country Club
1133 N. Rosemont Ave., Pasadena
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Thank you to all our sponsors, golfers, donors and volunteers! 

Over $60,000.00 raised.  In the Press>>

What: Daytime Emmy Charity Event
When: Saturday, April 29, 2006
Where: Sportsmen's Lodge Event Center
12825 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA
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What: "A Night at the Oscars" Academy Awards Party
When: Sunday, March 5, 2006
Where: At the private home of Ron & Rosalie Youra

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