PV Peninsula High “Walk for Life”
PV Peninsula High “Walk for Life”
Benefits Cancer Patients
Cancer Support Community-Redondo Beach (CSCRB) was one of two beneficiaries of the 14th Annual “Walk for Life” to support cancer patients on Wednesday, February 24, at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School. More than 1,300 students, faculty, and members of the community took part in the walk, which raised $48,000. The proceeds were divided between CSCRB and Duarte based City of Hope. Peninsula High principal Mitzi Cress congratulated participants for their efforts in the pre-walk ceremony led by Peninsula High Activities Director Season Pollock. Appearances were also made by Palos Verdes Unified School District superintendent Don Austin and assistant superintendent Joanne Culverhouse.
Students took part in a moving floral tribute to remember those in Peninsula High’s community whose lives were impacted by cancer. Pollock then presented checks for $24,000 to City of Hope Development Coordinator Hector Campos Jr. and CSCRB, Executive Director Judith Opdahl and Development Director Paula Moore. The funds received from this walk will benefit over 160 free programs of support and education offered monthly at CSCRB for those affected by cancer in the community,” said Opdahl. “It is very gratifying to know that these students care so much to make a difference in the lives of cancer patients and their loved ones.”
The ceremony concluded with dance students performing to Rachel Platten’s “Fight Song,” culminating in explosions of purple powder thrown in an outpour of “Panther Pride.” For more information about CSC-RB call (310) 376-3550 or visit the website at cancersupportredondobeach.org.
L/R Cancer Support Community-Redondo Beach Executive Director/CEO, Judith Opdahl, Operations and Events Manager, Lori Moore, Development Director, Paula Moore, and Public Relations Director, Theresa Plakos gratefully receive a check for $24,000 representing half of the proceeds raised by the 14th Annual “Walk for Life” to support Cancer patients.
Peninsula High students erupt with an explosion of purple powder after raising a total of $48, 000 for the “Walk for Life.” Proceeds were split between Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach and the City of Hope.
Walk for Life “Ambassadors” gather purple/black roses for the floral tribute. These students were responsible for organizing sponsors & donors—raising more than $14,000 alone.
Peninsula High dance students perform “Fight Song” at the pre-walk ceremony to commemorate those who have fought the battle against cancer.
Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach Executive Director, Judith Opdahl with Peninsula High student, Zack Gold displaying “Panther Pride” before the walk.