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Miracle of Mobility Gala at Segerstrom Concert Hall
06.13.18
Since 2001, Irvine-based humanitarian nonprofit Free Wheelchair Mission has produced and delivered more than one million wheelchairs -- free to people in need throughout the developing world.
This year the annual Miracle of Mobility Gala on Thursday, July 26 at Segerstrom Concert Hall celebrates the transforming gift of mobility with special guest Swati Dlamini Mandela, granddaughter of Nelson and Winnie Mandela and humanitarian activist. Ms. Mandela is a founding partner and managing director of Qunu Workforce and has dedicated her life to creating equality in the workforce for South Africans living with disabilities.
South Africa is one of the 93 countries that FWM works with to provide wheelchairs to those most in need. People with disabilities in developing countries have very few options and resources and are often left to crawl on the ground. This hinders their ability to go to school, work and lead a life of independence. Receiving a wheelchair is a life-changing event for the person in need, their family, and the community.
For just $80, a wheelchair can be bought and delivered to change a life forever. Last year alone, Miracle of Mobility guests raised $1.5 million, sending nearly 19,000 wheelchairs to those in need. The event includes a reception with international cuisine stations, silent auctions and dessert and coffee reception to follow program.
Tickets are $175 per person and are available here.
Segerstrom Concert Hall is at 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa
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VUE LUXURY BAYFRONT RESIDENCES IN NEWPORT BEACH
06.12.18
The VUE enclave, an intimate collection of 27 luxury coastal villas and townhomes on the Newport Beach bayfront just two blocks from the Pacific Ocean, has just eight bayfront residences remaining for sale.
VUE fronts a serene channel along the Newport Bay, and many of its casually elegant villas feature unobstructed bay views. In addition, every VUE flat and townhome spans up to 3,015 square feet and incorporates timeless coastal modern architecture, luxurious master suites, 2-3 bedrooms with 2.5-3.5 baths, gourmet kitchens appointed with chef-inspired appliances, spacious patios, private garages, and spectacular interior finishes including stylish Emser tile, European Poggenpohl cabinetry, modern Rohl fixtures, and more.
Additionally, VUE provides the rare opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind Bayfront office condo in the heart of the Balboa Peninsula surrounded by an impressive range of high-end residential, specialty retail and dining establishments. Ranging from 679 to 6,405 square feet, the office condos are brand new construction and offer prominent signage opportunities along one of Newport Beach’s major thoroughfares. VUE is the first ground-up, waterfront, for-sale office development in the Newport Beach market in 28 years.
For work or play, VUE offers something for everyone with exceptional amenities including a fitness center, private in-residence elevators, a dog walk area, and access to paddleboards and other equipment to ensure residents enjoy their new beach and bay lifestyle. Additionally, the VUE Marina provides private docks for boats up to 75’ at your doorstep and while a portion of the docks are open to the general public, VUE residents are given first priority.
In addition, the VUE community also encompasses a promenade for retail and dining offerings. VUE’s exciting commercial tenants, which include women’s designer swimwear boutique Beach Bunny Swimwear and renowned The Pizza Press for customized gourmet personal pizzas will be opening in the coming months. The Las Vegas-based eatery Hamptons will open its second location in Newport Beach in 2019. Hamptons is a new American restaurant offering extraordinary dining experiences.
VUE homeowners enjoy a walkable, carefree lifestyle that puts them within easy reach of the best that Newport Beach and the California coast have to offer, including the Newport Beach Pier, the Newport Beach Farmers’ Market, Dory Fish Market, modern eateries, acclaimed restaurants, world-class boutiques and the new Lido House Hotel.
To tour, VUE, please visit their Sales Center at 2240 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach. Additional information can be found at the VUE website at vuenewport.com.
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