• From left, Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation board secretary Michelle Niemela, vice chairwoman Nikki Greene, executive director Lindsey Guerrero and chairwoman Donna Barranco Fisher gave thanks to dozens of valued supporters at the nonprofit organization’s Donor Recognition Reception held at The Art Foundry in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone. (Melissa Walker / Noozhawk)
  • Kristi Marks, left, Saks Fifth Avenue marketing manager, and general manager Tracy Green. (Melissa Walker / Noozhawk)
  • Sharon and Tim Kadrie. (Melissa Walker / Noozhawk)
  • A giant stuff Teddy Bear hugs a framed photo of one of the hundreds of Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation children who have benefited from its life-saving, research, educational programs and financial services. (Melissa Walker / Noozhawk)
  • Mer James, left, with Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation founder Nikki Katz. (Melissa Walker / Noozhawk)
  • Roz Amorteguy and Ron Fendon. (Melissa Walker / Noozhawk)
  • Guests mingled and enjoyed delicious hors d’oeuvres inside the spacious art gallery at The Art Foundry. (Melissa Walker / Noozhawk)
  • Vanessa Decker, left, and Fiona Stone. (Melissa Walker / Noozhawk)
  • Becky Kilmer, left, and Karen Hermason. (Melissa Walker / Noozhawk)
  • Marietta Jablonka, left, and Elizabeth O’Brien. (Melissa Walker / Noozhawk)
  • Dr. Greg Walsh, flanked by Susannah Rake, left, and Lisa Solana. (Melissa Walker / Noozhawk)
  • Jen Miners, left, and Ria Kustrzewa. (Melissa Walker / Noozhawk)
  • Becca Solodon, left, director of Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation’s Family and Volunteer Services, with volunteer and donor Paloma Angel. (Melissa Walker / Noozhawk)
  • Precious stuffed teddy bears surround the TBCF 2013 Annual Report. (Melissa Walker / Noozhawk)
  • A Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation child is all smiles in a framed photo at the guest check-in table. (Melissa Walker / Noozhawk)
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