In The News 2005

JANUARY
Generous Grant from Gould Foundation
The Joseph B. Gould Foundation released a generous grant of $10,000 to The Elizabeth Center for Cancer Detection in January. The foundation has been a regular supporter of the Elizabeth Center over the years, and we are extremely grateful for their continuing faith in the importance of our mission.

FEBRUARY
Appointment of New Fundraising Director
Cynthia V. Bradley has been named new Director of Fundraising and Public Relations. She has an extensive background in fundraising with non-profits such as The Los Angeles Master Chorale, Friends of the Joffrey, the Library Foundation of Los Angeles and the Junior League of Pasadena.

Challenge Grant from Lockheed Martin Aero Club
The Lockheed Martin Aero Club has issued a $10,000 challenge to The Elizabeth Center for Cancer Detection, to be met by June 30, 2005. The funds raised will help in the purchase of a high-frequency small parts probe and a breast biopsy excision system and console to enhance our existing ultrasound system.

MARCH
New Executive Committee, Board of Directors
Mason Hohl, Chairman of the Board of Directors and son of the late founder of the Elizabeth Center, announced the new roster of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors for The Elizabeth Center for Cancer Detection. They are as follows:

· President: Warner Backstrom
· Vice President: Robert Harrison
· Treasurer: Miguel Oliver
· Secretary: Darlene Kuba

Congratulations all around!

APRIL
The first newsletter in over ten years was released to our main supporters this month, with a focus on reinvigorating The Elizabeth Center for Cancer Detection’s fundraising programs. Proceeds from responses to this newsletter are earmarked for meeting the challenge from Lockheed Martin.

MAY
Spring Event and Fundraiser
The Elizabeth Center for Cancer Detection will hold a cocktail party on Wednesday, May 25 (from 6 – 8 p.m.) to celebrate the close of our Diamond Jubilee Year, and to kick off the start of our next 60 years. Call (213) 481-2511 ext. 122 to reserve your tickets. It promises to be a magical evening.