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Gritty Up Kick Off Party at Oak Grill
05.26.15
By Andrea Hammer
Enjoy an evening of fine food, wine, and prizes--all for a good cause. Orange County's most popular indoor cycling studio, GRIT Cycle, is hosting the 2015 Gritty Up Kick Off Party on Friday, May 29, from 5-8 p.m. at the Island Hotel's Oak Grill, with all proceeds benefiting the John Wayne Cancer Foundation.
The event includes hors d'oeuvres, wine, and a silent auction featuring hotel stays and spa retreats. The event preludes GRIT Cycle's "Gritty Up" indoor cycling ride on May 30. Marisa Wayne, who co-founded GRIT Cycle in 2013, has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars in memory of her father and famous actor John Wayne.
Gritty Up events raised over $200,000 in 2014 alone, helping to fund cancer support, research, and education.
To purchase tickets for the Gritty Up Kick Off Party, please visit grittyup2015.eventbrite.com.
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Introducing, Greer’s Girl Andrea Hammer
05.26.15
We are thrilled to announce that are newest Greer’s Girl is Andrea Hammer, a new contributor to our site. She fits right in perfectly, with a love for food, fashion and all things Orange County.
Andrea is a senior television and broadcast journalism major at Chapman University, with a minor in public relations. A Pittsburgh native, Andrea has made Southern California her home, taking advantage of all the beaches, shopping, and dining that Orange County has to offer. While at Chapman, Andrea reported for Chapman News and interned at Collins Avenue Entertainment in Los Angeles.
Andrea is also busy on the women's tennis team at Chapman and competed in the NCAA National Championships for both singles and doubles in 2014. When Andrea isn't on the tennis court or in class, she's browsing blogs, cooking with friends, or taking a spin class at her favorite cycling studio.
She has a passion for media and it's ability to deliver a message, connect people, and inspire others.
Andrea will be covering fashion, food and trends for Greer’s OC and we are thankful to have her.
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