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August, 01 2004 - St. Louis 1904 World's Fair Charitable Foundation - "A Taste of Italy" benefiting AMC Cancer Research Center

What: "A Taste of Italy"

Where: The Ritz-Carlton Hotel

When: August 1, 2004

Time: 5:30 PM

Ticket Prices: $125 Per Person

Beneficiary: AMC Cancer Research Cente

Host(s): St. Louis 1904 World's Fair Charitable Foundation

EMCEE: Ed Goodman, KEZK FM, Rick Edlund, WB11

Presenting Sponsor(s): Moneta Group

Honorary Chairperson(s): 2004 Honorary Chairman, Governor Bob Holden, Honorary Co-Chairmen: Mayor Fancis Slay and County Executive Charlie Dooley

Co-Chair(s): Cicardi Bruce, Rich Pisani, Regina Shapiro

Committee Members: Chris M. Paez, Janet Bandera, Mark and Joan Bengston, Gloria Besterfield, Cindy Campbell, Ryan Clancy, Rosalee Clark, Leslie Copeland, Jan Daniel, Pam Danklef, Cathy Deneckere, Mike Doedli, Steve Edison, Moe & Brenda Finke, Diane Haneklau, Mark & Erika Hiller, Jeanie Hilton, Stacey Hovis, Betty Jeck, C. J. Johnson, Larry King, Mary Lyons, Bob & Lori McCool, Frank Meyer and Lisa Range, Robert Mitchell, Jr., Lisa Mollerus, Jim Moor, Glenn & Chris Parrott, Patty Peterson, Shirley Raffelson, De Randazzo, Judi Scissors, Mike Stroot, Mary Sullivan, Elaine Tucker, D. Villacis, Darcy Walsh, Mindy & Ken Walsh, Jr.

Music: Ralph Butler Duo

Auctioneer: Ed Goodman, KEZK Auctioneer; Keryn Shipman, AMC Executive Director

Attendance: 370 Guests

Attire: Black-Tie

Information: Keryn 314-727-3777

Donors: Moneta Group, Chris M. Paez, Rose Design, Printing Source, The Flower Market, Wendy Bellm, Wilkes Direct, St. Louis Data Destruction, Fran Capra

Board of Directors: Mr. Robert Brody President, American Growth Fund, Inc.; Mrs. Mozelle Brown, President, National Executive Board, of the National Volunteer Organization; Mr. Stan Cohen, President, BestMed, Inc.; Mr. Tom Healy, Chairman, Board of Directors, AMC; Mr. Gerald M. Quiat, Attorney at Law; Mr. Richard L. Robinson, President/CEO, Robinson Dairy; Robert A. Silverberg, President & CEO, AMC Cancer Research Center; Dr. Thomas J. Slaga, Scientific Director, AMC Cancer Research Center; Ms. Patricia M. Zifferblat, Director Better Life Institute,

Blacktie Photos by: Angie Starr

Rich Pisani, Kathleen Goodman
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St. Louis 1904 World's Fair Charitable Foundation held its celebrated fundraising event, "A Taste of Italy" benefiting AMC Cancer Research Center Sunday, August 1, 2004 the St. Louis 1904 World's Fair Charitable Foundation held its celebrated fundraising event, "A Taste of Italy" benefiting AMC Cancer Research Center. People began arriving for the gala event at 5:30 PM in the ever elegant surroundings of the Ritz-Carlton St. Louis. The night's festivities featured wine and food tastings presented by 30 plus St. Louis area restaurants, caterers, bakeries and wine merchants. The event offered the live musical entertainment of the Ralph Butler Duo. Rick Edlund (WBTV-11 Lead News Anchor) and Ed Goodman (KEZK 102.5 Morning Show Lead Host) volunteered their time to help us as co-emcees and auctioneers to benefit the AMC Cancer Research Center. Thanks to Jim Olsen, over 30 of St. Louis' finest restaurants donated their signature Italian cuisine, desserts, and beverages that evening. Thanks to Fran Capra and John Walsh for bringing over 150 great silent auction items, plus 12 oral auction items for supporters to bid on. Merchandise, gift certificates, event tickets, theme baskets, trips, services, other extraordinary items, art and two puppies that just melted one's heart ... a beautiful, fluffy, white purebred Bichon and a champion bloodline Yellow Labrador Retriever! Thanks to Missouri Governor Bob Holden, St. Louis City Mayor Francis Slay, St. Louis County Executive Charlie A. Dooley, and Archbishop Raymond Burke, who are the Honorary Chairs of our Foundation, along with the local media who attended the event. Keryn Shipman - best known locally as the "The Weather Woman" - is AMC's new Executive Director, as well as a breast cancer survivor! Keryn lost her mom to breast cancer four years ago and gave up being our Chief Meteorologist on local television to help fight cancer. Wine merchants provided samples of their premium wines, much to the delight of the party goers. Rich Pisani, Cicardi Bruce, and Regina Shapiro are co-chairing this black-tie optional event with the help of over 200 volunteers. The 1904 World’s Fair Charitable Foundation is dedicated to bringing people together in all walks of life to help reenergize and revitalize the St. Louis region. The base of support for the Foundation is inclusive, grassroots support which means we want all our citizens to have a seat at the table. We want to look back at the 1904 World’s Fair when St. Louis was at the apex of influence and appreciate that part of our history. "We also want to look forward as a cohesive community to build a world class city with even greater accomplishments in the future. " More information on the 1904 World's Fair Charitable Foundation can be found at: P.O. Box 16682, Clayton, MO 63105; or they can be reached by phone at: 314-952-2640; or e-mail request should be directed to: Rich Pisani, President:  president@1904stl.com Gloria Besterfield, Membership Chairman:  membership@1904stl.com Connie Bolte, Volunteer Coordinator:  volunteer@1904stl.com Margie Summers, Webmistress:  webmistress@1904stl.com General Information:  info@1904stl.com During the next few years 1904 World’s Fair Charitable Foundation hopes to recruit at least 500,000 charter members in all walks of life who believe in and who want to join their efforts. They also plan to raise the visibility of our region, nationally and internationally, through a variety of events over the next few years. These events will include golf tournaments, a Forest Park bike-a-thon and Forest Park walk-a-thon, a parade, and other special events. AMC’s mission is to prevent and control cancer, and to better understand the causation of this deadly disease. As the AMC celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, it thankfully respects all the wonderful donors across the country and who have supported throughout the many years. As they have often stated: "We share a vision—to see a future in which cancer is no longer a dreaded diagnosis among the populations of the world." If you want information on how you can help AMC Cancer Research in this fight against cancer, just call Keryn at 314-727-3777.