Irwin, Joan Jacobs Commit $10M for Endowed Chairs at Salk Institute

The Salk Institute received a commitment for $10 million in matching funds from Irwin and Joan Jacobs to support 10 endowed chairs for senior scientists. The leadership challenge will add a $1 million match to each of 10 $2 million gifts. The challenge will last until 10 chairs are funded or no later than Dec. 31, 2009.

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St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center has won the 10News and Oprah’s Big Give challenge. Five organizations were challenged to raise a minimum of $10,000 to be eligible for a matching $10,000 from 10News. The center won with more than 12,000 votes. The funds will be used to help with an organic garden, aquatic center and building facilities.

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Scripps Mercy Hospital held its 38th annual Mercy Ball on April 12 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel. The event raised $1 million, which will benefit critical care services at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego and Chula Vista. Conrad Prebys was a major sponsor with a $500,000 challenge grant. Other sponsors included the Cord Blood Registry, Reno Contracting Inc., Bergelectric Corp. and Rossin Steel Inc.






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The Moores UC San Diego Cancer Center held its 27th annual Celebrity Chefs Cook Gala on April 12 at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel. The $720,500 raised will benefit cancer patients. Carol Vassiliadis provided a $100,000 match during the live auction, which contributed to the $330,000 total. Donald and Darlene Shiley were among the sponsors.

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The Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians donated $250,000 to support Granite Hills High School’s fund-raising campaign for a synthetic turf field. The tribe’s donation completes the school’s goal of $1.2 million for the project. Viejas Tribal Chairman Bobby Barrett said, “Many Viejas tribal youth have attended Granite Hills High School, so we know what a great asset it has been for the entire community.”

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KSDS-FM Jazz 88.3, a broadcast service of San Diego City College, completed its spring membership drive, which netted more than $100,000 in support. The income underwrites programs that bring the arts, jazz and blues to San Diego.

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The Angels of Aseltine Auxiliary held its Second Hand Rose event April 10 at the Town