Photos – PSR-LA’s 2008 Gala – Prescription for Change
PSR-LA was pleased to honor four remarkable individuals on June 8, 2008 at our annual gala dinner entitled, Prescription for Change, held at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica. Honored were Hans Blix, James Yamazaki, MD, Lawrence Bender, and Joseph Cirincione
Visit our 2008 Annual Gala Dinner page to learn more.
UCLA Student PSR members Aaron Alexander-Block, Tova Fuller and Bryan Garber.
Multiple Grammy-winning musical guest Gustavo Santaolalla and his wife Alejandra.
PSR-LA board member Dr. William Perkins and guests.
Global Security Seminar co-organizer, Michael Intriligator and his wife, Deborah.
Honoree Dr. James Yamazaki's family members.
PSR-LA Board Member Dr. Neal Baer.
PSR-LA Board Member Jim Mangia, Ernesto Barahona, and
Honorees Joseph Cirincione and Lawrence Bender with presenter Dr. Dean Ornish and his wife.
Board Member Dr. Margaret Wacker and PSR-LA member Johnathan
Board Vice-President Dr. Jimmy Hara and honoree Dr. James Yamazaki.
State Senator Mark Ridley-Thomas and his wife Avis.
Actor Rosario Dawson and honoree Lawrence Bender.
Enviroreporter.com journalist Michael Collins and PSR-LA Associate Director Denise Duffield.
Special Musical Tribute "Thousand Cranes," performed by June Kuramoto and Kimo Cornwell.
Board President Dr. Curren Warf, Anne Marie Niedorf.
Julie Thompson and Brogan de Paor, providers of video production and stage management for the evening.
Dr. Dean Ornish presents Lawrence Bender with the Socially Responsible Media Award.
Gustavo Santaolalla, musical guest, entertains the crowd.
Dr. Carmine Clemente presented the Socially Responsible Medicine Award to Dr. James Yamazaki.
Dr. James Yamazaki's accepts the 2008 Socially Responsible Medicine Award, with a special tribute from his grandson, Milo.
Joseph Cirincione accepts the 2008 Peacemaker Award, and
Lawrence Bender with the Socially Responsible Media Award, Dr. James Yamazaki with the Socially Responsible Medicine Award, and Joseph Cirincione with the Founders Award.
New PSR-LA Executive Director Martha Dina Argüello receives a commendation from the California State Senate.
Board President Dr. Curren Warf, and Executive Director Martha Dina Argüello stand with 2008 honorees Lawrence Bender, Joseph Cirincione, and Dr. James Yamazaki.
