Kenneth Ketner Orange County City Of Hope Fundraising In Newport Beach News Report

Newport Beach, California, United States - News report from Newport Beach Lifestyle Magazine Article features “Let’s Be Frank About Cancer” City of Hope fundraiser and Orange County based businessman, Ken Ketner. The interview and report covers Ken Ketner’s work with the cancer research funding that has helped to raise more than $4 million for the City of Hope.

Through a personal and business relationship with Frank Di Bella Newport Beach resident and businessman, Ken Ketner first got involved in charity fundraising. In the news article Mr. Ketner discusses the admiration of Frank’s personal passion for helping others, especially his commitment to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Mr. Di Bella has organized special fundraising charity events for more than 20 years.

A life-threatening battle with cancer and the help from City of Hope to treat it, resulted in the founding of the “Let’s be Frank about Cancer” fundraiser. With the help of Ornge County businessmen and friends like Ken Ketner, the group has raised more than $4 million for the City of Hope.

When Frank asked for my help, it was an easy yes,” says Ketner, whose wife Cheri, a successful realtor in Newport Beach, also became a willing “Let’s Be Frank About Cancer” committee member.

Inspired by Sinatra’s famous song “Fly Me To The Moon,” this year’s gala, “Fly Me To A Cure,” was successfully attended by more than 400 guests. The evening was a celebration of life, of giving back, and of new discoveries.

Summing up the spirit of the evening and its mission, Ken Ketner stated,
“Our community is very committed and generous to nonprofits, and we know all of these organizations could use more help.”

He added;
“I wish the entire community had been present to witness the success and passion that this year’s event created. I believe that if people in our community witnessed the energy in that room, next year’s event would be overwhelming.”

The full article can be seen on the Newport Beach Lifestyle Magazine website at:
http://www.newportbeachlifestylepubs.com/2017/04/25/friends-unite-to-fight-cancer/

About Newport Beach Lifestyle Magazine

Newport Beach Lifestyle Magazine was started in 2013. This monthly publication was created exclusively for and about the residents in Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, and Newport Coast. The publication’s mission is to play a role in helping the community flourish, by producing a private magazine filled with news and special events that take place each and every month. Newport Beach Lifestyle Magazine coverage strives to be s the true pulse of what’s happening and important in the Coastal Orange County area.

Every month they highlight different articles such as a family spotlight, home of the month and a business spotlight. Information on the latest hot spots in the area is also covered. Special featured spotlights will include local history, students of the month, hometown heroes, and how the community “pays it forward”.

About Kenneth Ketner

Kenneth (Ken) Ketner was born in Los Angeles California. His early successes and struggles would formulate his personality and commitment to others, from which he grew. After attending Cal Poly Pomona Mr. Ketner started a career in the securities industry as retail stock broker for a New York Firm. He became involved in several charities and civic organizations doing public service in his community He focuses his philanthropic efforts to organizations in the Southern California region, where he feels he can see the direct results. For more information on charities that Ken supports visit:
http://www.kennethketner.org

Kenneth Ketner
CLL Firm LLC
1500 Quail Street, Suite 210
Newport Beach, California 92660
Phone: (949) 610-5972
e-mail: ken@cllfirm.com
http://www.kennethketner.org

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