No Shoes, No Problem

Surfing legends joined scientists, physicians and community leaders in a friendly surf competition near Scripps Pier.

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Polynesian dancers welcomed guests and performed at the luau portion of the event.

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From left, Vice Chancellor for Health Sciences John M. Carethers; event co-chairs Jay Hagan, CEO of Regulus and John Dobak, MD, CEO of JAKK Group; and UC San Diego Health CEO Patty Maysent.

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John C. Reed (second from left) received the Rell Sunn Award, which honors the memory of Rell Kapolioka’ehukai Sunn, the “First Lady of Surfing,” who lost her battle to breast cancer. Reed is executive vice president of pharmaceuticals and research and development at Johnson & Johnson. Also pictured are event co-founders Sam Armstrong (far left) and John Otterson (second right), as well as Joseph A. Califano III, MD, director of Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health.

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Hundreds gathered for the event, which raised funds for UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health.

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Team Arey Jones/The Scarpella Family won this year's Legends of Surfing Invitational and were awarded with trophies.

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