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ASHER KIMCHI, M.D.
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Cindy & Alan Horn
Margie & Jerry Perenchio
Dr. Cheryl & Haim Saban
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John G. Harold, M.D.
Prediman K. Shah, M.D.
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An Evening Honoring
ASHER KIMCHI, M.D.
Recipient of
PASSION OF THE HEART AWARD
Dear Asher,
For his Distinguished Career in Cardiolog y, Lifetime Dedication
And Leadership in Cardiovascular Education Worldwide
AWA R D
You are the most kind, the most giving, the most professional,
the most caring of all… and quite simply, the very best.
P R E S E N TAT I O N
Jeffre y Borer, M.D.
M A S T E R
OF
C E R E M O N I E S
Larry Miller
No one deserves this honor more.
S P E C I A L
G U E S T
A P P E A R A N C E
Red But tons
We “heart” you,
Cindy, Alan, Cody and Cassidy
E N T E R TA I N M E N T
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Steve Tyrell
Saturday, April 22, 2006
Regent Bever ly Wilshire Hotel
Bever ly Hills, California
HONORARY
John & Edwina Barbis
Congressman Howard L. Berman
Senator Barbara Boxer
Honorable Linda J. Briskman
Norman R. Brokaw
Sandra Bullock
Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton
George Clooney
Robert Daly & Carole Bayer Sager
Clint Eastwood
Gerald & Antoinette Edelstein
Senator Diane Feinstein
Dan & Brynne Fellman
David Foster
Honorable John Garamendi
Nicole Kidman
Roger & Raemali King
Vernon Kozlen
Senator Sheila James Kuehl
Norman & Lyn Lear
Gerald S. Levey, M.D.
MEDICAL
Ezra A. Amsterdam, M.D.
Daniel S. Berman, M.D.
Jeffrey S. Borer, M.D.
Glenn D. Braunstein, M.D.
Bojan Cercek, M.D., Ph.D.
Yzhar Charuzi, M.D.
Kanu Chatterjee, M.D.
Lawrence Czer, M.D.
John A. Elefteriades, M.D.
Uri Elkayam, M.D.
Gregg C. Fonarow, M.D.
Gregory P. Fontana, M.D.
John D. Friedman, M.D.
Eli S. Gang, M.D.
William Ganz, M.D., Ph.D.
Ivor Geft, M.D.
Joel M. Geiderman, M.D.
Mervyn Gotsman, M.D.
Sheila Kar, M.D.
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COMMITTEE
Bryan Lourd
Richard & Brittney Lovett
Barry M. & Wendy Meyer
Ron & Kelly Meyer
Governor Janet Napolitano
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi
Senator Mark Pryor
Keanu Reeves
Rob & Michel Reiner
Governor Bill Richardson
Meshulam Riklis
Jeff & Nicole Robinov
Councilman Bill Rosendahl
Neil Sedaka
Patrick Stewart
Hilary Swank
Charlize Theron
Kathy Tucci
Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa
Representative Henry A. Waxman
Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky
COMMITTEE
Sanjay Kaul, M.D.
Norman Lepor, M.D.
Raj R. Makkar, M.D.
Shlomo Melmed, M.D.
Noel Bairey Merz, M.D.
Freny A. Vaghaiwall Mody, M.D.
Ismael N. Nuno, M.D.
C. Thomas Peter, M.D.
Thomas A. Pfeffer, M.D.
Gerald M. Pohost, M.D.
Stefan M. Pulst, M.D., Ph.D.
Joe L. Rod, M.D.
Robert J. Siegel, M.D.
Paul A. Silka, M.D.
Shlomo Stern, M.D.
Steven W. Tabak, M.D.
Alfredo Trento, M.D.
Dan Tzivoni, M.D.
Mark Urman, M.D.
MESSAGE
FROM
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EVENT CHAIRS
Prediman K. Shah, M.D.
John Gordon Harold, M.D.
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he American Heart Association’s Heart Awards Gala is a major fundraising event in our fight against cardiovascular
disease, still the number one killer of American men and women. Tonight, we are grateful for your generous
contributions, which will support the tripartite mission of the American Heart Association, i.e public education
through community programs, support of life saving heart research and legislative advocacy. This evening, we honor, Dr. Asher
Kimchi, a Los Angeles cardiologist, for his contributions to cardiovascular health. Dr. Kimchi is an attending cardiologist at
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Clinical Professor of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.
Dr. Kimchi is a practicing cardiologist who continues to save lives through his dedication and devotion to his profession.
In addition, he has been one of the leading professionals devoted to educating other professionals through symposia that
are held in different parts of the United States and Canada under the aegis of the International Academy of Cardiology, an
organization founded by Dr Kimchi. He is passionate about his patients, passionate about education and deeply believes in
the mission of the AHA. He has been a volunteer for the AHA and has also been the President of its Los Angeles Chapter.
Above all, he is a dear friend, a cherished colleague and a wonderful family man devoted to his beautiful wife Becky and his
his two sons Eyal and Eitan. We are privileged to have the opportunity to honor him.
To both our Honorary Committee and our Event Committee, thank you for your guidance and dedication. Your tremendous
support has been invaluable.
We wish you and your loved ones happiness and good health. Enjoy the evening.
Very truly yours,
Prediman K. Shah, M.D.
Shapell and Webb Chair & Director
Division of Cardiology and Atherosclerosis Research Center
Cedars-Sinah Medical Center
Professor of Medicine
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
John Gordon Harold, M.D.
Immediate past Chief of Staff, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Clinical Professor Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at
UCLA , Member of the Board of Directors for Cedars-Sinai
Medical Center, and for the Los Angeles County Division of the
American Heart Association
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SPONSORS
Anonymous
The Lincy Foundation
The Horn Foundation
Warner Bros.
PLATINUM
CONGRATULATIONS
SPONSOR
Saban Family Foundation
GOLD
SPONSOR
Dr. Asher Kimchi, M.D.
Honoree
King World Productions, Inc.
SILVER
SPONSORS
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center –
Community Relations
Kaiser Permanente
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center –
Division of Academic Affairs
Northrop-Grumman
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center –
Division of Cardiolog y
Wells Fargo Bank
Meshulam Riklis
KPMG
City National Bank
GENEROUS
Jill & Tom Barad
SUPPORT
Henry & Pamela Goldberg
John & Edwina Barbis
David Horn
Cedars-Sinai Imaging Group
Drs. Tamar & Nathan Ilanit
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center –
Department of Medicine
Lladro
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center –
Division of Surgery
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Staff
Century City Doctors Hospital
Charriol
Corum
Barbara Davis
Edelstein, Laird & Sobel, LLP
Richard J. Fox
The Heart Foundation
Dr. John G. Harold
Dr. P.K. Shah
Event Chairs
Medtronic
Milken Family Foundation
NBC Universal
The Plost Trust
Dr. Fred & Barbara Rosenberg
Neil & Leba Sedaka
Edward & Jean K. Schneidman
Jim & Denise Taylor
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
Westside Medical Imaging
Willliam Morris Agency
The Lincy Foundation
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MESSAGE
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EXECU TIVE DIRECTOR
We ster n S tate s Affiliate
Los Angele s Count y Divison Board of Directors
OFFICERS
Asher Kimchi, M.D.
FACC, FACP - President
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Thomas A. Pfeffer, M.D.
President - Elect
Kaiser Permanente
Vernon Kozlen
Chair
City National Bank
MEMBERS
AT
LARGE
Gregory P. Brown
Payden & Rygel
Steven E. Marcussen, MCR
Cushman & Wakefield
Matthew J. Budoff, M.D., FACC
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Freny Vaghaiwalla Mody, M.D.
West Los Angeles VA Medical Center
Maurine Cate
Brotman Medical Center
Peter G. Olson
Wells Fargo
Fred Chen
Enrique L. Ostrzega, M.D.
LAC+USC Medical Center
Hillel T. Cohn
Morrison & Foerster LLP
Chandra Fechtelkotter
LA Biomedical Research Institute at
Harbor UCLA Medical Center
Bruce Ovbiagele, M.D.
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Franklin Pratt, M.D.
Los Angeles County Fire Department
Nancy Franklin
Century City Doctors Hospital
Jerry Preston
Doheny Enterprises
Eloisa Gonzalez, M.D., MPH
LA County Physical Activity Program
David L. Ross
Ross Financial Group
John G. Harold, M.D.
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Gene Sung, M.D.
University of Southern California
Peter F. Lawrence, M.D., FACS
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Debra Trujillo
Primerica
Susan A. Liberati
Beverly Hills Unified School District
Roy G. Walker
Walker Consulting, LLC
William S. Wood
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Peter D. Kelly, III
Immediate Past Chairman
Kelly, Lytton & Vann LLP
William K. Averill, M.D.
Immediate Past President
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
W
elcome to the Heart Awards Gala!! Thank you for sharing this very special evening with the
American Heart Association of Los Angeles County.
Tonight we honor the commitment, achievement and vision of our very own Los Angeles County Board
President, Dr. Asher Kimchi of Cedars Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Kimchi’s service to the American
Heart Association and to our mission serves as an inspiration to staff and volunteers alike. His dedication
to his patients reminds all of us why we do what we do. I speak on behalf of the staff of the American
Heart Association when I congratulate Dr. Kimchi on an amazing career and life lived in the service
of others.
This evening we will ask you to consider one of our latest and most urgent endeavors – the fight against
childhood obesity. Today 16% of American youth are overweight or obese. Children lead more sedentary
lives, thanks to modern conveniences and cutting edge entertainment. Our kids also face the possibility
of being the first generation to live shorter lives than their parents. Our strategic partnership with the
Clinton Foundation – the Alliance for a Healthier Generation – seeks to combat the societal forces at
work against healthier life styles for our kids – better nutritional choices, increased physical activity and
enhanced awareness of the effects of childhood obesity on adult health. I hope you will join us in this
fight by “raising your paddle” later this evening.
I’d like to recognize our incredible group of honorary co-chairs for making tonight possible – Haim and
Dr. Cheryl Saban, Cindy and Alan Horn and Jerry and Margie Perenchio. You have the gratitude of our
entire division and we are proud to count you as friends and supporters of our mission.
Finally, my personal thanks to our dinner chairs - Dr. John G. Harold and Dr. P.K. Shah - for their support and hard work to make this event a reality. You are truly “gems”.
Have a wonderful evening!
Claudia Keller
Executive Director
American Heart Association
Los Angeles County
The American Heart Association is an organization of volunteers working
to prevent, treat and defeat heart disease and stroke. Supporters work to
advance research, education and advocacy and improve the lives of heart
disease and stroke patients. Association volunteers are active in hospitals,
schools, workplaces and government in their community to help their
friends, neighbors and loved ones live longer, better lives.
Since 1924 the American Heart Association has helped protect people of
all ages and ethnicities from the ravages of heart disease and stroke. These
diseases, the nation’s No. 1 and No. 3 killers, claim more than 930,000
American lives a year. The association invested more than $348 million
in fiscal year 2002-03 for research, professional and public education,
and advocacy so people across America can live stronger, longer lives.
The mission of the American Heart Association is:
To reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
The Association’s national headquarters are located in Dallas, Texas, and
twelve affiliates are located throughout the country. The American Heart
Association, Western States Affiliate, serving California, Nevada and Utah
is headquartered in Los Angeles, with 24 regional offices located throughout
the affiliate.
The American Heart Association Western States Affiliate
816 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Phone (213) 291-7000 Fax (213) 291-7002
www.americanheart.org
ASHER KIMCHI, M.D., FACC, FACP, FAHA
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r. Asher Kimchi, a native of Tel Aviv, Israel, is an internationally recognized cardiologist. He is
an Attending Physician in the Division of Cardiology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and a
Clinical Professor of Medicine in the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He is also
the Founder and Chairman of the International Academy of Cardiology, and is the President of the
American Heart Association, Los Angeles County Division.
His parents, Rivka and Yaacov, were born in Poland. As young children, just before the Second World
War started, they both immigrated with their families to Israel. Both his parents and his sisters, Aliza
and Rachel, have been for him a source of inspiration.
Dr. Kimchi attended and received his medical degree from the Hebrew University, Hadassah
Medical School in Jerusalem. He then joined the Israeli Air Force as a Flight Surgeon and subsequently
was promoted to be the commander of the Israeli Aero Medical Evacuation Unit, achieving the military
rank of Major.
He completed his Cardiology fellowship at Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem, before completing a
residency in Internal Medicine at the University of California, Davis. At Cedars-Sinai, Dr Kimchi
concluded two fellowships: Cardiology-Clinical Research, and Critical Care. In 1983 he became
Attending Physician in the Division of Cardiology at Cedars-Sinai. He is also Clinical Professor of
Medicine at UCLA and a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, American College of Physicians
and American Heart Association. Over the past 25 years, Dr. Kimchi has been actively involved in many
clinical research projects, dealing predominantly with diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease
and congestive heart failure. Dr. Kimchi is editor of six cardiology books, and his scientific articles have
appeared in many prestigious peer review journals. He also serves on the editorial boards of leading
cardiology journals.
Dr. Kimchi is the Founder and Chairman of the International Academy of Cardiology and over the past
16 years has served as chairman of 14 large-scale International Congresses on Heart Failure and Heart
Disease. Dr. Kimchi has the distinction of being listed in “America’s Top Physicians” (2002-2005).
Dr. Kimchi and his wife Becky are passionate community activists and have been involved in multiple
philanthropic projects to fight Heart Disease. He has chaired or co-chaired many successful fundraising
events. He has served as co-Chair of Medical Friends of Hadassah, Board Member of the American
Friends of Israel’s Heart to Heart Foundation, Board member of the Save-A-Heart Foundation, and
Member of the Medical Advisory Board of the Heart Fund of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He is
currently the President of The American Heart Association, Los Angeles County Division.
Becky and Asher have two sons, Eyal and Eitan, who are both attending medical school.
MASTER
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SPECIAL
CEREMONIES
GUEST
RED BU T TONS
LARRY MILLER
Hart’s, “Winged Victory”. First he did the Broadway show,
and then the motion picture for Darryl Zanuck with George
Cukor directing. When “Winged Victory” disbanded, Red
joined Mickey Rooney’s outfit in France, and together with
Mickey, entertained the troops all through the European
Theater of Operations during World War II. Red had the
honor to perform at the Potsdam Conference and was among
the first troops to enter Berlin. After the service, Red did two
more Broadway shows - George Abbott’s “Barefoot Boy with
Cheek” with Nancy Walker, and Michael Kidd’s “Hold It”.
From 1948 to 1952, Buttons played the Broadway movie
houses with the big bands - the Paramount, the Loew’s State,
etc.; the cafe circuit - The Copa, Latin Quarter, etc.; television
guest shots - The Berle Texaco Hour, Cavalcade of Stars, and
more. In 1952, came “The Red Buttons Show” (on CBS).
A smash! Buttons won the Academy of Radio and Television
Arts and Sciences Award (which later became the Emmy) as
“Best Comedian of 1953”. The series lasted three years.
A
s one of Hollywood’s most recognizable faces,
Larry Miller has appeared in over 50 films and
numerous television shows. Miller was most
recently seen in the critically-acclaimed documentary
“THE ARISTOCRATS” and “KISS KISS BANG BANG,”
starring Robert Downey Jr. and Val Kilmer. He will next be
seen in the upcoming films “KEEPING UP WITH THE
STEINS,” starring opposite Jeremy Piven and “FOR YOUR
CONSIDERATION,” which was written and directed by
Christopher Guest.
His numerous television appearances include the hit shows
“DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES,” “BOSTON LEGAL,”
“8 SIMPLE RULES,” “LAW & ORDER” and
“SEINFELD.” In addition, Miller has appeared regularly on
“REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER,” “THE
TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO” and “LATE
SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN.” He has also
starred in several of his own HBO comedy specials and on
Broadway in Neil Simon’s play “THE DINNER PARTY.”
Miller is also contributing humorist to “The Daily Standard”
and recently finished writing his first book for Judith Regan
which is due out in October.
Miller began his career with a memorable cameo as the
brown-nosing store manager in “PRETTY WOMAN.”
Since then, he has delighted audiences in some of the most
unforgettable roles in such films as “BEST IN SHOW,”
“WAITING FOR GUFFMAN,” “10 THINGS I HATE
ABOUT YOU,” “THE PRINCESS DIARIES and
“THE NUTTY PROFESSOR,” to name just a few.
R
ed Buttons was born lucky - he was born poor - show
me a comedian who was born rich?
At age twelve, Red worked every amateur contest he could
enter. The Depression was on thick and heavy, and a five
dollar first prize was a bonanza. At age sixteen, while he was
still attending Evander Childs High School in the Bronx,
Red auditioned for and got the job as an entertaining bell
hop at a tavern called Ryan’s in City Island, New York.
The red hair and the bell hop’s uniform with all those
buttons inspired Dinty Moore, the world renowned orchestra
leader, to dub our hero Red Buttons - a perfect name for
the times - there being very few performers with names like
Aaron Chwatt. That summer, Red worked his first job in the
Catskills (that great training ground that gave us, among
others, Danny Kaye, Robert Merrill, Moss Hart, Jerry Lewis,
etc.,) at the Beerkill Lodge for one dollar fifty per week plus
room and board. His straight man was Robert Alda whose
wife was pregnant with Alan.
In 1939, Red went to work for Minsky, the youngest burlesque
comedian in the business. He billed himself as the “Only
Burlesque Comedian With All His Own Teeth”. Also, in
1942, Red appeared in “Wine, Woman and Song” for Minsky.
This was the last burlesque show in New York City since
the La Guardia administration determined to close it. Red
was on stage when the place was raided. In 1943, Buttons,
now in the Army Air Corp., was chosen for a role in Moss
1957 brought the film “Sayonara” with Marlon Brando, and
Josh Logan directing. In 1958 Red won the Best Supporting
Actor for “Sayonara” and the Golden Globe Award for Best
Supporting Actor. Red entered into a movie career and 34
motion pictures followed such as “Imitation General” with
Glen Ford; “The Big Circus”; “Hatari!” with Howard Hawks
and John Wayne; Darryl Zanuck’s “The Longest Day”;
a cameo in Billy; “The Poseidon Adventure”; “Gable and
Lombard”; “Movie, Movie” with George C. Scott; “Viva
Knievel”; to name a few.
In 1966, Red did the ABC television series, “The Double
Life of Henry Phyfe”. Buttons has guested on every major
television show - Ed Sullivan, Andy Williams, Dinah Shore,
Perry Como, Redd Fox, Eddie Fisher, Johnny Carson, Merv
Griffin, Mike Douglas, Bill Cosby Show, and Dean Martin
Roasts (where he did his famous “Never Got a Dinner”
routine). Dramatic shows include “Playhouse 90”; “U.S.
Steel”; “Studio One”; “General Electric”; “Knotts Landing”;
and more recently, the Emmy Award winning series “E.R.”
Red received an emmy nomination for “Best Guest Star
Appearance” in a drama for E.R.
Red has come full circle for a ghetto kid who started
entertaining on street corners and now has a star on
Hollywood and Vine. Red has done it all – a command
performance for Queen Elizabeth and the London Palladium.
His career spans over 70 years.
Red Buttons has been honored by The City of Hope “Spirit
of Life” Award; the Eddie Cantor Foundation’s “Suzie”
Award; the Friar’s Club “Lifetime Achievement” Award;
and the Junior Achievement Award for his charitable
contributions to all causes.
LIVE AUCTION RULES
Guest’s at tonight’s Heart Awards are assigned a bid number to use for the Live Auction. Your bid number will be
given to you when you check in at registration.
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LIVE AUCTION ITEMS
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PA L M
S P R I N G S
V I L L A
Value: $1,500
Spend one week at a Private Villa in beautiful Palm Springs - our
oasis in the desert - just 2 hours away from Los Angeles.
Take the family and enjoy a completely private environment with a
large pool and spa.The villa has two bedrooms and a den that sleeps
eight comfortably.
Restrictions: Expires April 22, 2007
Subject to a mutually agreeable date.
All Sales Are Final. There Can Be No Exchanges, Transfers, Or Refunds On Items Purchased.
2. Read all restrictions carefully. Please be aware that reservations for trips, hotel accommodations and
use of facilities have been arranged by the donor. All items are sold “as is”. The American Heart
Association is grateful to our donors, but is unable to endorse any product or service.
3. All items must be paid for and taken home at the end of the evening.
4. The receipt you are issued upon payment must be shown at the end of the evening in order to claim
your merchandise.
5. The stated value of the Live Auction goods and services are good-faith estimates only and are not
warranted for tax purposes. Please contact your tax advisor regarding the tax deductibility of purchases
and contributions.
FA C E S
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T H E
B R AV E
“Faces of the Brave” (FOTB) is a “Non-Profit” 9-11 Tribute
Artwork Project that has been created to Honor the lives of the
fallen New York Emergency Services Personnel lost on 9-11 by
putting their faces before the public. After more than 4 years of
research and communication with the surviving families of the fallen
heroes lost on 9-11, Las Vegas artist Randy Soard has obtained the
legal permission of approximately 500 estate administrators of the
fallen heroes for the inclusion of their family member’s image in
the “Faces of the Brave” artwork project. “Faces of the Brave” is the
only known artwork of its type to be legally authorized by the
surviving families of the 9-11 Heroes. This “Artist Proof ” is a “limited
edition” print that will never be offered to the public for sale.
Donated by: Randy Soard
D I A M O N D S
&
P I N K
S A P P H I R E S
Value: $1,695
LIVE
From Charriol’s Celtic Noir collection, 18K White Gold earrings
with Diamonds (0.45ct) and Pink Sapphires (0.45ct).
AUCTION
The Live Auction will be held at dinner. The winning bidder of an item will be asked to stand at the end
of the bidding for that item. A runner will take payment for the item and return with the Paid Receipt.
All items can be claimed in the Auction area at the end of the evening.
Donated by: The Zemer Family and Charriol USA
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H E A R T
S H A P E D
T I M E
Value: $4,895
An exquisite watch from Corum. A Heart-Shaped Swiss
Quartz, Stainless steel Diamond Bezeled and Mother of Pearl
dial Timepiece.
METHOD
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PAY M E N T
AND
CHECKOUT
The highest bidder is the winner on the Live Auction packages.
Payment can be made with American Express, VISA, MasterCard, cash or check. Checks should be
made payable to the American Heart Association.
For any questions concerning your auction items, please contact Dora Isela Gil at 213-291-7051.
Donated by: Corum Swiss Timepieces
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L U X U RY
Value: $3500
C O C K TA I L
E LT O N
J O H N
Value: $Priceless
Value: Priceless
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Donated by: GiftsforChildren.org
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Donated by: Russ & Charlotte Lesser
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Restrictions: Extension of the length of the party is available with
an additional cost of $25 per hour. A $750 cash credit is available
if you would like to use your own caterer. With use of your own
caterer, we will provide the vodka, mixers and one bartender. Additional food or extension of time at additional cost. Valid for one year
from the date of the charity event.
PA R T Y
A luxury vodka cocktail party with appetizers for 50 people.
The party is available at your home or your favorite restaurant, in
San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, or Santa Barbara
County. This party includes gourmet appetizers for your buffet
table, a professional bartender, all mixers, crystal martini glasses and
luxury vodka for 3 hours. Perfect for any occasion, business client
party, birthday party, anniversary, or just to get together and enjoy
this luxury experience.
Four tickets to the Sold Out Concert for Elton John “The Red
Piano” at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas on Saturday, July 15, 2006.
Restrictions: Buyers will be responsible for Transportation, Hotel and
food. Please note that, “The Red Piano is designed with a Vegas theme
and mature audiences in mind. The video imagery that accompanies
the music may at times be considered risqué, and includes montage
style scenes that include brief frontal nudity. The Video content is designed within the context of the songs and overall theme of the show.”
Donated by: John & Edwina Barbis
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FA N TA S Y
S K I
VA C AT I O N
Value: $10,500
This Luxury vacation for two takes guests to a private ski mansion
in Deer Valley, Utah with ski-in-ski out fireplace room, indoor
basketball court, cascading spa, lap pool, plush guest suites,
gourmet catered meals, celebrity chef catered apres ski parties,
chauffeured luxury vehicles, heated party decks, game, pool table,
massage center, wine cellar, and music rooms. Located on the
slopes of Upper Deer Valley, this 10,000 square foot mansion is
yours with staff for 7 days.
Indulge in daily breakfasts made to order by your own celebrity
chef. Plan your 7 days of vacation to include ski, snowboard,
toboggan, ride in a horse drawn sleigh, ice skate, soar above Park
City in a hot air balloon, visit Utah’s Olympic Parks, fly in a
bi plane, paraglide, snowmobile, or just about anything else this
world class ski town has to offer.
The vacation includes airfare from Southern California, an
extreme dining experience - a ten course, chauffeured “dine
around town” sampling the gourmet dishes prepared in your
honor by our prize winning chefs. Your package includes daily
breakfast and apres ski buffets.
Restrictions: Lift tickets not included. Additional people may stay
with you subject to availability and an additional donation required.
Donated by: GiftsforChildren.org
SPECIAL THANK YOU
DR. DAVID & SARA AFTERGOOD
DR. ARIE & LIORA ALKALAY
PETER ALLEN & FAMILY
EILEEN AROESTI
SYLVIA BEANES
DITY BRUNN, PH.D. & FAMILY
CARDIOVASCULAR GROUP OF SO. CALIFORNIA
DR. JEFFREY & JUDY CAREN
DR. HART & DEBBIE COHEN
DAVID CONNEY, M.D.
ALAN & CATHERINE CUNNINGHAM
DATASCOPE
ERNEST & STEPHANIE DAVIS
FLORA DJAHANBANI
JEFF & NOELLE DONFELD
CINDY DOUMANI
DR. JOHN & PEGGY ELEFTERIADES
ROBERT & SUSAN EMMER
PAUL FAIN
JACK FASKOWICZ & FAMILY
DAN & BRYNNE FELLMAN
KAREN FIELDS, M.D.
FLAGSHIP PATIENT ADVOCATES
DR. & MRS. ELI GANG
EVELYN GAUL
IVOR GEFT, M.D.
NANCY GERRISH
BERNICE GERSHON
JACOB & EVLYNE GOLAN
MICHAEL & SUSAN GOLDBERG
DR. & MRS. PAUL GRODAN
ANN HICKEY, M.D.
DR. RICHARD & ANN KACHEL
LINES
SHEILA KAR, M.D.
AMIRAM & PERLA KARNEY
ANESSA KARNEY & STUART GOLDSTEIN
JERRY & CAROL KATZMAN
ARTHUR & BETTY KLAPPER
DR. NORMAN & HELEN LEPOR
MR. & MRS. ZVIKA LIPMAN
JERRY & BARBARA LOTTERSTEIN
HAROLD & LILLIAN MICHELSON
NEW ROADS FOUNDATION
TUE NGUYEN
EUGENE PALLISCO
THEREZA MARIA MACHADO QUINTELLA
PFEIFFER FAMILY
JERRY & STELLA PRESTON
DR. JOE & PATRICIA ROD
AVI & JANIS ROJANY
EDWARD ROMANO
MARTIN SHAFER & CAROL FUCHS
LOUIS & FLORENCE SALTSMAN
EVELYN SCHNEIDMAN
MR. & MRS. ISAIAH SHAVITT
EDWIN & CHERIE SILVER
ROY STILLS/STATE FARM INSURANCE
MICHEL & RUTH STEINBERGER
DR. LESLIE & STELLA STRICKE
DR. STEVEN & LINDA TABAK
BROOKE & SUSAN TEMPLE
DR. & MRS. MARK URMAN
MR. & MRS. ALLAN S. VIZNARY
JULES MILTON WEISBERG
SANFORD B. WEISS
OF
TRIBUTE
CONGRATULATIONS ~ SARAH & LEONARD ROSENFELD
YOU’RE OUR FAVORITE DOCTOR! LOVE, SELMA KONITZ, JACK KAEAVANAUGH, M.D. & RUSS KAEAVANAUGH
Honorary Chairs
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Dr. & Mrs. P. K. Shah
and
Members of the Division of Cardiology
at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Salute and Congratulate
DR. ASHER KIMCHI
for a well-deserved award
and for
his Passion and Commitment
to his patients, his profession, his family and friends
Silver Sponsor
We congratulate
Dr. Asher Kimchi
for this great honor.
And we thank tonight’s co-chair,
Dr. John G. Harold,
for being a brilliant heart doctor
with a heart of gold.
We are forever grateful,
Jill and Tom Barad
Production Sponsor
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Dr. Kimchi,
My heart is with you!
M. Riklis
Silver Sponsor
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Bronze Sponsor
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We honor John G. Harold, M.D. to
acknowledge his dedication and
compassion towards his patients.
Rena and Barry Plost
Bronze Sponsor
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DEAR ASHER,
YOU DEFINE WHAT A DOCTOR SHOULD BE.
The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
YOUR MEDICAL ACHIEVEMENTS ARE
ONLY EXCEEDED BY YOUR HUMANITY
AND FRIENDSHIP.
at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
extends its congratulations to
Asher Kimchi, MD, FACC
on a well-deserved honor.
LOVE TO YOU AND BECKY, EYAL AND EITAN.
FRED AND BARBARA ROSENBERG
DAVID AND DEBBIE
Bronze Sponsor
Asher & Becky (yes, he couldn’t do it without you!),
We proudly congratulate you on receiving
The Passion of the Heart Award
from
The American Heart Association.
Your Dedication and Passion to your profession has helped so many people.
Keep up the great work!
Asher,
You have contributed so much.
You are a true “lives-saver”
Congratulations!
Richard Fox
Lots of Love,
Hank & Pamela, Gabrielle, Melissa, & Steven
The Irvine Goldbergs
April 22, 2006
Auction Sponsor
Lladro Boutique Beverly Hills
Congratulate the Honoree
ASHER KIMCHI, M.D.
Passion of the Heart Award
We Salute the Honorary Chairs
Cindy & Alan Horn
Margie & Jerry Perenchio
Dr. Cheryl & Haim Saban
Lladro Boutique Beverly Hills
AWARD SPONSOR
The Department of Medicine
CONGRATULATES OUR COLLEAGUE
ASHER KIMCHI, M.D.
For being honored as the
Recipient of the
The American Heart Association
Passion of the Heart Award
Glenn D. Braunstein, M.D., Chairman
Asher,
Your love and help have been so important to us.
Thank you for all that you have done.
Your kindness and passion for helping represent the
very finest examples of what being a doctor can mean.
With love,
The Taylor family
Santa Barbara
Congratulations to Our Dear Friend and Colleague
Asher Kimchi, MD
On Receiving “The Passion Of The Heart Award”
Westside Medical Imaging and The Westside Medical
Associates of Los Angeles Join the American Heart
Association in the Battle Against Heart Disease
Congratulations and our heartfelt thanks
for all you do
to save the lives of those we love.
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Westside Medical Imaging
Pioneers in Cardiac and Coronary Imaging
Michael Duffy, MD
Ivor Geft, MD
Norman Lepor, MD
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Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(310) 623-1150
Hooman Madyoon, MD
Jay Rudin, MD
Jann Berman and Lucia Singer
PRBUZZ INC and BSPR
To Asher
A Gentle Man
Who Is All Heart
Congratulations
Neil & Leba Sedaka
Congratulations on an honor well deserved!
With our heartfelt thanks for
your devoted and outstanding care.
The Ilanit and Pfeiffer Families
Congratulations to Asher and Becky
and Best Wishes for
the American Heart Association
Peter Allen and family
Congratulations to Dr. John
G. Harold and
Dr. P.K. Shah for their
continuing leadership in cardiac research and treatment.
Carol and Jerry Katzman
Asher,
You are an inspiration.
Thank you,
Alan & Catherine Cunningham
Our hearts join with the American Heart Association in honoring
a noble and deserved man
Asher Kimchi, M.D.
as their Passion of the Heart Award recipient
We additionally wish to honor
John G. Harold, M.D.
for his compassion and dedication to healing hearts
With love and admiration,
Stephanie, Ernest, Ethan and Steven Davis
“Asher, Thank You For Keeping Him Dancing”
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References
Asher and Rebeca,
Your lifelong dedication and devotion
to the well-being of humanity is truly
an inspiration!
With sincerest gratitude,
Jeff and Noelle Donfeld
Let Us Honor You.
Margaret Mead said, “I personally measure success in terms of the contributions an
individual makes to her or his fellow beings.” Making provisions in your estate plans
for a future gift is one way to touch countless lives through research and education.
By including the American Heart Association in your estate plans, you are eligible for
membership in the prestigious Paul Dudley White Society. This society recognizes
your future generosity by listing you among other forward-thinking individuals who
want to make a difference in the fight against cardiovascular disease and stroke.
If you have provided for the American Heart Association in your estate plans, please
take a moment to let us know so that we can thank you and properly honor you as a
member of our Paul Dudley White Society. To learn more about how you can be included in the national membership of the Paul Dudley White Society, or to discuss gift
opportunities, please call Carl A. Wayne, Esq. for Planned Giving information at
(800) 950 - 2422
Congratulations to
Asher Kimchi, M.D.
Roy Stills, Agent
State Farm Insurance
501 Colorado Avenue, Suite 150
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Congratulations
DR. ASHER KIMCHI
Asher and Becky,
for an honor well-deserved.
Delilah & Mark K. Urman, M.D.
Congratulations on
an honor so well deserved.
We are very proud to be
part of your family.
Whipp Design proudly supports
THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
Emma Whipple
All of the Schneidmans
OUR HEARTFELT GRATITUDE
Cindy & Alan Horn
Jacquie Stavalone – Warner Bros
Margie & Jerry Perenchio
Jan Cortez – Mr. Perenchio’s office
Dr. Cheryl & Haim Saban
Jonathan Ratter
John G. Harold, M.D.
Kynch Keller, CORUM Swiss Timepieces
Prediman K. Shah, M.D.
Larry Miller – Master of Ceremonies
Becky Kimchi
Lauren Miller –
Zemer Family and Charriol USA
Jeffery S. Borer, M.D.
Alex De Ocampo –
Saban Family Foundation
Alice Holzman –
Cedars Sinai Community Relations
Norman Lear
Phil Matthews – Saban Capital Group
Randy Soard
Red Buttons
Arthur Spivak
Rose Tria – Dr. Kimchi’s office
Blessie Bulaon – Dr. Shah’s office
Russ & Charlotte Lesser
Lisa Satriano –
Producer / Director of Honoree video
Rosemary Spadavecchia, Mr. King’s office
Brandon Mastrippolito –
Director of Photography
Shawna Benard – Dr. Kimchi’s office
Joe Kastely – Editor of Honoree Video
Una O’ Donovan –
Harp Music for Honoree Video
Denise Medina
Sarit Finkelstein – Boim & Nahum Boim
Sherry Foley – Warner Bros
for his lifelong commitment to
improving the lives of heart patients.
Congratulations on this well
deserved honor.
Steve Tyrell and Band
Svend Ingerslev –
Lladro Boutique, Beverly Hills
Thomas Brown – Photographer
Edwina & John Barbis
Thomas A. Pfeffer, M.D. –
Kaiser Permanente
Elton John
Warner Bros.
Emma Whipple – Whipp Design
Gary LeMel – Warner Bros. Pictures
Asher Kimchi, M.D.
Michelle Staniec – Datascope
Ann McBride –
Cedars Sinai Community Relations
Domenic Mastrippolito – Assistant Camera
We are pleased to join
The American Heart Association
in honoring our good friend
GiftsforChildren.org
And a very special thanks to all of
tonight’s Heart Awards Volunteers
Gina Rose – Dr. Silka’s office
– we couldn’t do it without you.
Dr. Cheryl and Haim Saban
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