Blog
Pipeline to a Cure
06.09.14
The seventh annual Pipeline to a Cure gala will take place at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 19.
Join Laird Hamilton, Dave Kalama, and Jamie Mitchell, other athletes, musicians and surf industry giants to celebrate the amazing benefits that surfing brings to the CF community. This year’s Emily’s Heroes honoree will be the Hennessy Family. Jerry and Cheri Hennessy and their family have supported the Cystic Fibrosis cause, helping to raise millions of dollars for research to find a cure.
A co-founder of BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. Hennessy helped build the chain to more than 100 locations, and is now co-founder and co-Ceo of STACKED:Food Well Built.
Attend the Pipeline gala and help support the efforts to end Cystic Fibrosis. You’ll enjoy silent and live auctions, a gourmet dinner, special musical guests, and more. Tickets for the event cost $350. Table and other sponsorships are available. For more information about Pipeline to a Cure or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, call 714. 938.1393 or visit pipelinetoacure.com or cff.org.
Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa is at 21500 Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach.
20qs
Jerry Hennessy
06.09.14
1. What character in a movie or book do you most identify with?
Somewhere between “Seinfeld,” Ernest Shackleton and Phil from “Modern Family”.
2. Cause that you’re most interested/involved in?
Supporting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to find a cure for Cystic Fibrosis.
3. Favorite vacation spot?
Punta Mita, Mexico.
4. Where haven't you been that you're dying to go?
Western Australia.
5. What’s your next major goal in life?
Grow STACKED Restaurants into a loved restaurant chain.
6. Who had the biggest influence on your life?
My father and mother.
7. Favorite drink?
Ice cold water and ice cold Corona.
8. What can’t you live without?
My wife and children.
9. Last major purchase?
Three KTM Motorcycles.
10. Dumbest investment?
Investment in a TV sitcom.
11. What’s your most prized possession?
Nothing.
12. Biggest accomplishment?
I’m still waiting for that to happen.
13. What's your biggest fear?
Health problem for wife or children.
14. Who is your favorite artist?
U2 and Rage Against the Machine.
15. If you had to begin a different career, what would you do?
Ophthalmologist.
16. Secret most people don’t know about you?
I’m a loner.
17. Your dream day?
Surfing, hiking or motocross (outdoors) with family and friends.
18. Your biggest extravagance?
Purchasing a Villa in Mexico.
19. Last concert that you went to?
U2.
20. What was the best day in your life?
My wedding day, and the birth days of my three children.
Follow Greer on Pinterest
from the blog
- 11.10.26 – Gift Better Sleep with Hästens at South Coast Plaza
- 11.10.26 – Levain Bakery Debuts Limited-Edition Cookie, Founders Visit Fashion Island
- 11.09.26 – VEA Newport Beach Debuts Holiday Hideout Lounge for the Season
- 11.08.26 – Join Me for Authors Night in Orange
- 11.05.26 – All Aboard: ‘Water for Elephants’ Rolls Into Costa Mesa
- 11.04.26 – Irvine Barclay Theatre Offers Free Tickets to Veterans
- 11.04.26 – Dr. Martens Warehouse Sale Comes to Tustin Nov. 5-8
- 11.04.26 – Bacchus Hosts Dresser Winery Dinner
- 11.03.26 – Pendry Newport Beach Serves Up Thanksgiving Events
- 10.31.26 – Caymus Wine Dinner at Henry’s Coastal Cuisine Benefits Therapeutic Riding
- 10.31.26 – Sushi-Ten USA opens Sushi Blissba in Cypress
- 10.28.26 – Diamonds by Day at South Coast Plaza
- 10.26.26 – Cult Gaia Brings Its Bold Style to South Coast Plaza
- 10.26.26 – Medicare Plan Changes? I Can Help!
- 10.24.26 – Treehouse on PCH Casts A Halloween Spell
- 10.24.26 – Barnes & Noble Returned to Costa Mesa
- 10.22.26 – BUILD Brings the Heavy Lifting to Newport Beach
- 10.22.26 – Spooky Sips and Pumpkin Pancakes at Outpost Kitchen
- 10.21.26 – Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: How to Think About the Choice
- 10.20.26 – Sushi Ii Enters a New Chapter as Sushi Suhama in Newport Beach
More Daily Doses
- 11.10.26 – The Segerstrom Family Invites You: Tree Lighting Ceremony
- 11.09.26 – Three OC Chefs Bring Their Pizza Passion to Tifosi in Irvine
- 11.04.26 – Balboa Bay Resort Unveils Multimillion-Dollar Renovation
- 11.03.26 – Nationally Ranked Lebanese Food Lands in Huntington Beach
- 11.02.26 – Sun Day Red by Tiger Woods Opens in San Clemente
- 10.25.26 – Bear Flag Fish Co. Opens Elevated Costa Mesa Location
- 10.22.26 – Go Greek Yogurt Celebrates Grand Opening at Irvine Spectrum
- 10.21.26 – Tiffany & Co. Opens Blue Box Café at South Coast Plaza
- 10.20.26 – Ambitious Ales Brings Its Award-Winning Craft Beer to Costa Mesa
- 10.20.26 – FARM Rio Brings Brazilian Style to Fashion Island
- 10.14.26 – Russ Bendel and Partners Open Creekside in Rancho Mission Viejo
- 10.12.26 – Tony Gilroy’s ‘Behemoth!’ to Close Newport Beach Film Festival
- 10.10.26 – Wild Strawberry Cafe’s Monster Cookies for National Cookie Month
- 10.06.26 – Newport Beach Film Festival Opens With ‘Frampton’
- 10.04.26 – Honda Center Serves Up New Eats and Big Shows
- 10.04.26 – StyleWeekOC Returns to Fashion Island Oct. 14-18
- 09.28.26 – NBFF International Spotlight Films Announced
- 09.28.26 – Pacific Airshow Celebrates 10 Years in Huntington Beach
- 09.18.26 – Roger’s Gardens Unveils Moonlight Masquerade for Halloween
- 09.18.26 – Get RELISH Ready: OC’s Premier Food and Wine Weekend Returns to Newport Beach
