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  Snapshots for May 04, 2004
THE CBS 2 / FIESTA FORD CHARITY CHALLENGE 2
Charity Challenge was originally created as a way for a local car dealer to give away a new Van to a worthy and deserving person and/or company. To do this CBS 2 created the Charity Challenge. The mission became clear right away. Call attention to as many local charities as possible while getting their people involved in friendly competition events that would also allow the charities to earn cash donation prizes for their efforts.

This year 78 local charities are participating in the CBS 2 Charity Challenge. So far 17 different charities have earned some prize money and all 78 charities have the chance to win the 2004 Ford Freestar Van valued at $27,000.

Bowling Tournament
Bowling Tournament was held on April 17th at Fantasy Lanes 29 local charities participated. Each charity selected a team of four players, two females and two males. Teams bowled 2 games and their combined score was their total. Every charity participating but not finishing in the top 5 will receive a minimum of 25 drawing tickets. The first place team won for their charity $750 in cash plus 25 drawing tickets.
Bonnie Bernard of ABC Recovery sends a ball down the alley.
 Gary and Robyn Lutes, ChildrenŐs Discovery Museum, wait their turn.
 Carmela Phillips, Desert Special Olympics selects her ball. She was on the second place team.
 Bobby Haddox, Media Arts Foundation, is a member of the first place team.
Darcy Moreno, Reach Out 29, is enthusiastic.
Bobby Haddox and Yaya Zamora, Media Arts Fondation, were on the first place team.
Community Blood Drive
Community Blood Drive kicked off at the CBS Studios on April 1st. Charities were encouraged to have their supporters donate blood during the month of April under the name of the charity they were representing. For every pint of blood that a charity was credited for, they received one ticket for the drawing of our grand prize Ford Van from Fiesta Ford. As of now, we have over 600 pints of blood donated.
Maureen Steinburg, P.A.W.S., does her bit.
Rosemary Conniry, Guide Dogs of the Desert, donates her pint.
Cynthia Van Praet, ChildrenŐs Discovery Museum, willingly contributes her blood.
Boat Races at The River
Boat Races at The River were held on April 7th and 37 local charities participated. Each charity registered a driver with the boats being provided by Hobby Town USA. Different elimination races were held to determine the winner of the event. The top 5 finishers received a cash donation plus extra ticket for their charity. The first place racer won for their charity $750 cash plus 25 drawing tickets.
Competitors pose for a picture.
 Steve Burgess, announcer and race director is from Hobby Town USA.
 Mayson Taylor, Jewish Family Services, won second place and $500 and 15 drawing tickets.
 Gerardo Gonzalez, National Junior Tennis League, won first place and $750 and 25 drawing tickets.


The crowd enjoys the boat races.
The crowd enjoys the event at The River

A crowd watches the race.








Charity Challenge Golf Tournament
Charity Challenge Golf Tournament was a fundraiser, not an actual competition. It was held on April 22nd at Landmark Golf Club. Over 80 golfers participated. We increased the cash money that could be earned by the charities to where there was a prize pool of $22,400. The golf tournament allowed us a way to keep the focus on Charity Challenge and raise money for the whole program.


Bob Jones, Fantasy Springs Casino, examines the green.

Chris Smith, NBC Enterprises, relaxes.
 Craig Packer, Fantasy Springs Casino, gets ready to tee off.
 Greg Aratin, RR Radio Group, waves.


Lance Allen, Fantasy Springs Casino, takes a swing.
Golfers wait for tee off.    
Slot Tournament
Slot Tournament was held on April 23rd at Fantasy Springs Casino. 70 players participated on behalf of 35 local charities. Every charity enteredup to two slot players. Players played normal slot tournament rules as administered by the staff of Fantasy Springs Casino. Every charity participating but not finishing in the top 5 will receive a minimum of 5 drawing tickets. The top slot player won for their charity $750 in cash plus 25 drawing tickets and bragging rights for a year.
Joanne Leinow, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, won third place and $300 and 10 drawing tickets.
 Michael Allen, Palm Spings Police Department for Youth, gets into the spirit.
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 The crowd cheers.




Bob Jones, Fantasy Springs Casino, is the director of Gaming and tournament organizer.
Winners are Ivy Jenkins, Reach Out 29 ; Pat Tourigney, Mourning Star Center - second place.


Home Run Derby
Home Run Derby was held on April 14th at Big League Dreams in Cathedral City with 34 local charities participating. The competition began with a best out of 15 outs competition. The top 5 hitters plus ties then had a show down...to see who can hit the most HOME RUNS before they get 10 outs. The top 5 finishers received cash donations plus extra tickets for their charity. The first place winner won for their charity $750 in cash plus 25 drawing tickets.
Brodie, Desert Special Olympics, was first place. He won $750 for the charity and 25 drawing tickets.
 The crowd enjoys the game.
 John Renwick, National Junior Tennis League, finished tied for third place.
 Matt Miller, Palm Springs Police Department for Youth, swings.
Priscilla Saballos, Community Access Center, hits he ball.






Sponsors of the CBS 2 / FIESTA FORD CHARITY CHALLENGE 2 are the following:
FIESTA FORD, AQUA CALIENTE CASINO, WINE AFFINITY, THE DESERT SUN,
FANTASY SPRINGS CASINO, LANDMARK GOLF CLUB, COSMOS RESTAURANT
Marine Scholarship Dinner
The U.S. Marine Scholarships Desert Cities Inc. presented The Seventh Annual Marine Corps Desert Cities Golf Tournament and Dinner at Chaparral Country Club in Palm Desert on April 23, with proceeds going to scholarships for Marines.
Judy and Wayne Leblang of La Quinta clap during the performance.
 Merrill Jacobs of Cathedral City enjoys the music from the Marine Band.
 (r-l) Capt. Robert Crum sings "Happy Birthday" to Terry Adrianson of Palm Desert.
 Verlene tibbetts of Cathedral City show her patratisam with her camoflage jacket.
SSgt. Joseph Streeter looks on.
 Event cordnators Chuck and Terry Adranson of Palm Desert have a great time.
 Golf tournament winners (l-r) Hazel Coelho, Linda Lu Bender holding mascot Quincie, Karen Renberg and Hilda "Sweetness" Doyle pose for a photo.
 HM3 Brian Alaniz and SSgt. Eric Alva, both injured in Iraq War.
Sgt. Benjermin Fitch plays the trumpet.      
Moving Wall Ceremony
The Palm Springs Rotary sponsored the Moving Wall, a replica of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C., opening ceremony at Sunrise Park in Palm Springs April, 20, at 2 p.m.
Roy and Ruthanna Metzgar of Palm Desert look at names of multiple friends classmates who died in the war.
 Dave Thorton of La Quinta stares at the names on the wall.
 Retired firefighter Frank Pareno of Palm Springs put places his hand on his heart during the pledge of allegiance.
David Schneider of Desert Hot Springs is a 20-year Navy Veteran.
Palm Springs Rotary member Jerry Ogburn, Palm Springs Mayor Protem Chris Mills, Col. allen Turbyfill and LCPL. Noah Winchester attend the event.
 Scott Mcintyre of Palm Springs looks for family members names on the wall.
 (top left) Spalm Springs Sunup Rotary Club members Cy Breen, Dean Harrison, Mavis Northern and Carol Williamson smile for a snapshot. The Palm Springs Rotary sponsored the event.
Navy League Luncheon
The Navy League Council honored two sailors from the U.S.S. John Paul Jones in San Diego at its monthly luncheon at the Riviera Resort in Palm Springs April 19, at 11 a.m.
Honored guest Petty Officer 3rd Class Anthony Hinojosa, stationed on the U.S.S. John Paul Jones in San Diego chats with guest speaker Armtec Consultant Jack Alt.
 Lucile Cutlar welcomes Eileen and Jack Anderson.
 Jack Anderson of Rancho Mirage chats with Mike Dillion of Palm Desert.
 (l-r) Elieen Anderson of Rancho Mirage chats with Anne Miller, 37-year Palm Springs resident.
John Pomeroy of Palm Springs enjoys his lunch.
 Sailor Shane fanning stationed on USS John Paul Jones in San Diego is an honored guest as the meeting.
 John Easton of La Quinta welcomes members and guest to the luncheon.


 

 

 
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