10th Anniversary of Expedition Inspiration Los Angeles Take-A-Hike raises $100,000 Téa Leoni - Honorary Chair and Brenda Himelfarb - Hike Co-chair, celebrate another successful hike in the Santa Monica Montains. Celebrities Téa Leoni, Farah Fath ("Days of Our Lives") and Kathy Smith (fitness expert) laced up their hiking boots and joined some 400 hikers to celebrate the 10th Annual Expedition Inspiration Take-A-Hike at Paramount Ranch in the scenic Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area in Agoura, California on October 15. The celebrity-led hikes were geared to adults and children of all ages and fitness levels with beginning, intermediate and advance hikes. Mother Nature provided a gorgeous day and perfect weather for the cause. Cancer survivors and supporters also enjoyed live musical entertainment, a silent auction and an array of delicious food. Robb Weller, host of Fox 11's "Good Day LA Weekend," served as Master of Ceremonies for the opening ceremonies. Honorary Chairs included Cindy Crawford, Richard Roundtree and Jeanne Tripplehorn. The event raised $100,000 to benefit the Expedition Inspiration Fund for Breast Cancer Research, and the Revlon/UCLA and USC/Norris Lee breast centers, through UCLA's Jonsson and the USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Centers. "Take-A-Hike is one of the most intimate and down-to-earth fundraising events in town," said Co-chair Brenda Himelfarb. "It's a family-oriented event where people get to hike shoulder to- shoulder with celebrities and enjoy great camaraderie. This anniversary celebration marked a special milestone for the hike." Special thanks to event sponsors Talia and Tom Block and Family, Divine Invention, Bob and Riva Fredrick, Gayot Publications, Guess?, Healthwise, Privé, The North Face, and Wood Investments. In-kind contributors included Gelson's, La Brea Bakery, New York Bagel Company, RFK, Sundia, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Wild Oats, Izzy and last but not least Volvic Natural Spring Water. Extra special thanks to our 'retiring' hike co-chairs, Brenda Himelfarb, Sarah Korda, Judy Rosenberg, and Trudy Adler- Taub. The Los Angeles Take-A-Hike is the great success it is today because of the many years of dedication from these wonderful ladies. Thank you! La Steering Committee Talia Block Theresa Capri Diane Citron Rebecca Cohen Randy Didio Lani Feldbaum Bob and Riva Fredrick Brittany Gac Brenda Himelfarb* Elisa Hunziker Virginia Hyatt Laura Klein Sarah Korda, MD* Paul McCabe Barbara Mink Elisabeth Ostrom Jan Austin - Peterson Katie Powell Judy Rosenberg* Wendy Sheinkopf Trudy Adler Taub* Annette Wright *Co-Chair Tenth Annual Laura Evans Breast Cancer Symposium The Expedition Inspiration Fund for Breast Cancer Research is pleased to announce its Tenth Annual Laura Evans Memorial Breast Cancer Symposium, to be held March 1 - 5, 2006 in Sun Valley, Idaho. Breast cancer research scientists from around the world will attend the symposium, titled "Translating Science Into Clinical Care for Breast Cancer." The well-respected meeting will again be chaired by Expedition Inspiration Scientific Advisor, Marc Lippman, MD. Participants will focus on the challenge of incorporating our new understanding of the biology of breast cancer into effective treatment programs. MARK YOUR CALENDARS-A highlight of the Symposium will be the Open Forum to be held Thursday, March 2 at 5 p.m., at the Sun Valley Inn Limelight Room. There will be featured speakers who will present information about some of the latest advances made in breast cancer research and treatment. Everyone is encouraged to attend and take advantage of this opportunity to interact with preeminent cancer researchers from around the world. LOOKING BACK-Distinguished researchers from around the world declared the Ninth Annual Symposium, February 2005, titled "Breast Cancer: New Biology With Therapeutic Impact," an unqualified success. THANK YOU Dana Dugan of Figgleaf Productions and Heidi Albrecht of Heidiglyphics for your lively summer concert at the Wicked Spud, Hailey, Idaho. Proceeds from this fun night of food, drink and entertainment benefited EI. A good time was had by all!