PROFILE
many more philanthropies too numerous to name.
Along with Tony Struthers of Saddleback
Memorial Hospital and local restaurateur, Mary Carbonara, Vance’s latest involvement includes Heart Chase, an innovative commu- nity event held annually in May to promote healthy living and support the American Heart
Association. This two-hour team based event starts and ends at the San Clemente Presbyte- rian Church, and consists of performing wacky physical activities at designated stations along a pre-determined route. Participants are spon- sored by family and friends who make dona- tions based on how the teams finish. “We held the first event last year (2013)
and it was hilarious,” Peggy laughed. “I am really looking for- ward to this year’s event, but this time I will watch the action from the sidelines. The activities in- volved were a lot more vigorous than I anticipated,” she quipped. Of her involvement in these
many philanthropies, Vance says, “I couldn’t do what I do without the encouragement, support and help of the stars in my life - hus- band Chris, son Jeff, daughter Stephanie and son-in-law Alessio, and of course our first grand- child, Chantall. They’re my glue. I’m grateful also for the help of my many friends and for the op- portunity to meet and work with a multitude of selfless, like- minded people. I love collaborat- ing with a variety of groups on the different events and activities that I’ve been involved in – all working together because of a common bond benefiting our children, families and the com- munity.” Although she continues to be a very busy
Peggy with the ‘Mother of the Ocean Festival’ the late Dorothy Fuller.
A specially-designed Ocean Festival T-shirt is presented to Peggy, (a tye-dye enthusiast), by artist Bob Harlow and volunteer Kumi Elston.
lady, Peggy does take time out to travel with her mate of 32 years. Two of their most exciting escapades have included visiting Ireland during the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, and vacation- ing in Washington DC during the Tea Party
Rally. But no matter how far they travel, the Vance family is always happy to return home. “When we hit that bend on the Interstate
5 overlooking Dana Point, the temperature drops 10 degrees and we know we are home. We can’t think of a better place to live, and it’s the only place we truly want be,” Peggy said.❂
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