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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.
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