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2013 Luncheon

• "Philanthropy Day Nominations"
  Orange County Business Journal - April 8, 2013

• "Submissions wanted for philanthropist awards"
  Daily Pilot - April 3, 2013

• "Orange County Philanthropists to be honored on Nov. 21, in Irvine"
  Irvine News Blog - March 27, 2013

• "Orange County Philanthropists to be honored on Nov. 21, in Irvine"
  New Santa Ana - March 27, 2013

2012 Luncheon

• "Philanthropy Lauded"
  Donna on the Town - February 5, 2013

• "GET TO KNOW Bruno Serato"
  OC Register - January 21, 2013

• "Irvine business honored at National Philanthropy Day luncheon"
  OC Register - December 3, 2012

• "Fullerton businessman honored for charitable fundraising"
  Fullerton News Tribune - November 29, 2012

• "Event lauds local philanthropy"
  Anaheim Bulletin - November 29, 2012

• "Fullerton businessman honored for giving"
  Orange County Register - November 29, 2012

• "Local philanthropy gets day of recognition"
  OC Register - November 28, 2012

• "Top Newport Philanthropists Honored"
  Newport Beach Patch - November 27, 2012

• "Association of Fundraising Professionals Honors Outstanding OC Philanthropists"
  OC Social Scene - November 24, 2012

• "Local Philanthropists Honored"
  The Newport Beach Independent - November 23, 2012

• "DEEP APPRECIATION"
  OC Register - November 20, 2012

• "Register owners offer $12.4 million in ads for charities"
  OC Register - November 16, 2012

• "Register subscribers to receive $12.4 million in gift cheques to help local charities"
  OC Register - November 16, 2012

• "Teen named one of O.C.'s big givers"
  OC Register - November 15, 2012

• "O.C. philanthropists honored at National Philanthropy Day Orange County luncheon"
  OC Metro - November 15, 2012

• "The Register celebrates local heroes at National Philanthropy Day luncheon"
  OC Register - November 15, 2012

• "Top Givers Get Recognition"
  OC Register - November 14, 2012

• Radio interview with 2012 Lifetime Achievement outstanding honoree Joann Leatherby
  KCAA 1050 FM - November 8, 2012

• "Newport Beach philanthropists to be honored at National Philanthropy Day Orange County"
  OC Register - November 7, 2012

• "Silverado woman to be honored for philanthropy"
  OC Register - November 7, 2012

• TV interview with 2012 Outstanding Philanthropist Bruno Serato and Co-Chair Sally Lawrence
  PBS SoCal Real Orange - November 1, 2012

• “F&M Bank Honored”
  Tustin News - September 27, 2012

• “Orange County's Top Philanthropists Announced for the 27th Annual National Philanthropy Day OC”
  Orange County Business Journal, Philanthropy section - September 3, 2012

• “Tustin Toyota grand opening, new fitness studio, and more”
  Tustin News - August 23, 2012

• “Fullerton Philanthropist to Be Honored at National Philanthropy Day”
  Fullerton Stories - August 22, 2012

• “Irvine Business to be honored at National Philanthropy Day”
  Irvine World News - August 11, 2012

• "Orange County's Top Philanthropists Announced for 27th Annual National Philanthropy Day OC"
  Newport News - August 10, 2012

• “Lifetime Achievement Award”
  Canyon Life - August 10, 2012

• “Newport Beach resident to be honored at National Philanthropy Day Orange County”
  The Current - August 10, 2012

• “Fullerton man honored for philanthropy”
  Fullerton Tribune - August 2, 2012

• “9 Honored for OC Philanthropy”
  Orange County Business Journal - July 30, 2012

• “National Philanthropy Day O.C. to honor Santa Ana youth philanthropist”
  New Santa Ana - July 30, 2012

• “27th Annual National Philanthropy Day Orange County”
  Orange Coast, calendar listing - 2012

• “Around Town: Submissions Requested for O.C. Philanthropists”
  Irvine World News - May 24, 2012

• “Orange County philanthropists to be honored on Nov. 15”
  New Santa Ana – May 14, 2012

• “Irvine calendar: PHILANTHROPY DAY”
  Orange County Register – April 11, 2012

• "2012 Call for Submissions"
  Press Release – April 2012

• “Orange County Philanthropists to be Honored 27th Annual National Philanthropy Day Orange County”
  easyOC, calendar listing – 2012

• “National Philanthropy Day Orange County”
  Zvents, calendar listing - 2012

2011 Luncheon

• “Philanthropy Abounds in Orange County”
  Coast Magazine – February 2012

• “Video: Philanthropist Luncheon: National Philanthropy Day”
  City of Garden Grove, CH3 TV – November 25, 2011

• “Junior League's Christmas Company Big Success; National Philanthropy Day Heartwarming Affair”
  Orange County Register – November 22, 2011

• “Mission Viejo Athletics Program Honored for Charity”
  Mission Viejo Patch Patch - November 16, 2011
• “Top O.C. Philanthropists Honored”
  Newport Beach Patch - November 16, 2011
• “Top O.C. Philanthropists Honored”
  Aliso Viejo Patch - November 16, 2011
• “Who are O.C.'s top philanthropists?”
  Orange County Register - November 15, 2011
• “Philanthropy Day winners: Diablos or angels?”
  Orange County Register - November 15, 2011
• “‘Tis the season to celebrate giving and philanthropy”
  Orange County Register (Blog Post) - November 14, 2011
• “Advocate works for seniors' quality of life”
  Orange County Register - November 11, 2011
• “Irvine law firm recognized for philanthropy”
  Daily Pilot - November 5, 2011
• “Nine groups and individuals will be honored at this year’s National Philanthropy Day”
  OC Metro - November 4, 2011
• “Aliso Viejo, Local Philanthropist”
  Laguna Beach Coastline Pilot - September 28, 2011
• “MVHS Athletes Honored”
  Saddleback Valley News – September 16, 2011
• “Local Philanthropists”
  Laguna Niguel News – September 15, 2011
• “Philanthropic group to be honored in November”
  Laguna Beach Coastline Pilot - September 15, 2011
• “MVHS athletes honored for philanthropy”
  Orange County Register - September 15, 2011
• “Laguna Niguel: Local Philanthropists”
  Orange County Register - September 13, 2011
• “Capistrano Couple Honored for Philanthropy”
  The Capistrano Dispatch – September 12, 2011
• “'Outstanding Philanthropists' Award Bestowed on Capistrano Couple”
  San Juan Capistrano Patch - September 12, 2011
• “Santa Ana philanthropist honored”
  News Santa Ana - September 11, 2011
• “Movers and Shakers”
  OC Metro – August 29, 2011
• “National Philanthropy Day Orange County 2011”
  Fuse TV News - August 18, 2011

• “Who’s celebrating what in Orange County?”
  Coast Magazine – January 2011

2010

• “Bren talks about giving away money”
  Orange County Register - November 26, 2010
• “National Philanthropy Day 2010”
  OC Metro – November 26, 2010
• “Bren among honorees for philanthropy awards”
  DailyPilot.com – November 17, 2010
• “Nine honored for greatest gifts to others”
  Orange County Register, event photo gallery – November 17, 2010
• “Nine honored for greatest gifts to others”
  Orange County Register – November 17, 2010
• “National Philanthropy Day 2010”
  KFWB 980 Jamie Gwen Show – November 17, 2010

• “National Philanthropy Day Orange County 2010 Raises $70,000”
  Press Release, November 2010

• “National Philanthropy Day O.C. honors local businesses, individuals”
  OC Metro Online– November 16, 2010
• “Teen’s skating charity brings in thousands”
  Orange County Register – August 16, 2010

• Outstanding Honorees Announced
  Press Release, August 2010

• Nine Outstanding Honorees Announced
  Press Release, August 2010

• Save the Date
  Press Release, August 2010

• “People on the Move - Awards”
  Orange County Register, Orange County Business News – June 11, 2010
• “Seeking Philanthropists”
  Orange County Register/Orange City News – May 24, 2010
• “Philanthropists to be Recognized”
  Orange County Register/Anaheim Bulletin, Biz Watch - May 18, 2010

• 2010 Call for Submissions - Press Release, May 2010

• “Philanthropy at its Finest”
  Coast Magazine – April 2010

2009

• “People Watch with Donna Bunce”
  Orange County Register - December 1, 2009
• “Event honors charity work”
  Orange County Register – November 19, 2009
• "Ducks Honored for the Gift of Giving"
  Orange County Register – November 19, 2009
• Ducks make generosity a part of their game
  Orange County Register – November 19, 2009
• Event honors charity work
  Orange County Register – November 19, 2009
• "Top Philanthropists of 2009 Honored"
  Orange County Register – November 18, 2009
• "Interview with the Stars"
  KNX 1070 Business Hour – November 18, 2009
• “National Philanthropy Day honors KOCE’s Ed Arnold”
  KOCE Real Orange – November 18, 2009
• Photo Slideshow: “Top Philanthropists of 2009 Honored”
  OCRegister.com - November 18, 2009
• “O.C. philanthropists honored at luncheon”
  OC Register – October 17, 2009
• “Newport Beach Philanthropists Honored”
  Daily Pilot – October 15, 2009
• “Philanthropy at its Finest”
  Coast Magazine – April 2010
• "National Philanthropy Day"
  Coast Magazine - February, 2009
• “National Philanthropy Day Honors Orange County’s Shining Stars”
  Coto de Caza News - January 19, 2009

2008

• "Luncheon Celebrates Giving"
  Orange County Register - November 26, 2008
• "Wild and Crazy Taco Founder Wins Award"
  Orange County Register - November 24, 2008
• "For Their Efforts to Help Others"
  Daily Pilot - November 20, 2008
• "The man who said 'thanks'"
  Orange County Register - November 19, 2008
• "One of the biggest givers in Orange County isn't very big"
  Orange County Register - November 13, 2008
• "Recipients of National Philanthropy Awards talk about their work"
  Orange County Register - October 27, 2008
• "Celebrating Selflessness"
  Newport • Costa Mesa Current - October 24, 2008 View the cover
• KOCE Television Segment
  KOCE Real Orange anchors with NPD Honorees Jack Toan of Wells Fargo and Michael Harrison - October 23, 2008
• “National Philanthropy Day- Spirit of Philanthropy Awards Luncheon”
  DailyPilot.com – September 29, 2008
• “National Philanthropy Day Honorees Announced”
  DailyPilot.com – September 12, 2008
• "UCI donors named O.C. Philanthropist of the year"
  Orange County Register - Orange County Business News - September 4, 2008

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