Our former co-blogger, Gila Jones, asked me to post this information about an important upcoming fundraiser:
Steve McQueen’??s widow is raising money and awareness to combat the cancer that killed her famous husband in 1980.
Barbara McQueen, along with jazz sensation Chris Botti, are heading up an asbestos cancer research benefit on February 10, 2007. The Grammy Award-winning Botti and his band will perform an hour-long concert in a very intimate setting. The trumpeter’??s stellar career includes performances with renowned performers such as Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, Natalie Merchant and Sting.
The fundraiser will be held at the home of Roger and Ann Worthington, who live in Capistrano Beach, California. The event runs from 4:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Barbara McQueen will donate five original 16 x 20 photos and a signed limited edition of her new book, “Steve McQueen: The Last Mile” to a silent auction to benefit asbestos cancer research through the David “??Punch”?
People that smoke and are exposed to asbestos are 50 to 90 times more likely to develop asbestosis or mesothelioma.
Some of the children attending OCHSA in Santa Ana might need some of that cash in years to come because of the illegal demolition and disposal of the buildings owned by Mike Harrah.
Art… Any idea where Gila Jones is hanging out these days. She suddenly cut and ran immediately following the CUSD School Board elections… Thanks, Steve