Leukemia

Steve Virgen Water is a symbol for rebirth, and for cleansing. This has been true in Amy Catlin's life. She began swimming when she was 8 and showed great promise at age 12, but something happened to her that altered her life. Before, her challenges were all about beating a time on a stopwatch. But suddenly she took on tests of will and overcoming a life-threatening illness: leukemia. Catlin, a Corona del Mar High junior, seemingly used the water as a source of strength and refuge from her battles with leukemia and other ailments.

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Steve Virgen Ironic how something so deadly, so vicious, can turn out to be one man's treasure. This happened to Derek Ross. His bouts with leukemia have actually brought him a meaningful and charismatic perspective on life. Ross, a UC Irvine alumnus who was a UCI crew member for three years, has chosen to make his near-death experience inspiration for those who are in search for meaning, much like he was. He's also raising money and sharing his story so that people like him can overcome leukemia or cancer.

Lido Isle's Nancy Levy will welcome a host of community support tonight at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club in Corona del Mar. The 2001 Volvo Leukemia Cup Regatta Committee will throw its annual charity dinner at the yacht club, featuring a grand silent and live auction meant to benefit children with leukemia and lymphoma. "Our goal is to raise $300,000 to help fight children's cancer," offered Levy. "We've got a ways to go, but we know that every dollar is important and every person that gets involved is bringing scientists closer to a cure.

Big Kitty-Kitty needs help. He recently tested positive for feline leukemia and needs an indoor home without any other pets or to live with another leukemia-positive cat. He is 1 1/2 years old and a large, gray tabby. He is available for adoption through the Community Animal Network. Feline diseases are not transferable to people and doctors say that cats with leukemia can live for many years. Donations are being accepted to cover Big Kitty Kitty's boarding and testing costs at the Costa Mesa Animal Hospital.

Laser - 1. Ryan Mulvania, BCYC; 2. Ryan Wager, HHYC. CFJ - 1. Justin Law/Adrienne Patterson, BYC/BCYC; 2. Charlie Ullman/Brad Kiser, BYC; 3. Eric Akins/Casey Shilling, BYC. Sabot A - 1. Charlie Buckingham, NHYC; 2. Scott Andrews, BYC; 3. Jamie DeWolfe, BYC; 4. Derek Spalding, BCYC. Sabot B - 1. Stuart Palley, LIYC; 2. Max Ukropina, BYC; 3. Wade Hatton, LIYC. Sabot C1 - 1. Eric Holland, BCYC; 2. Bryan Hall, BCYC; 3. Taylor Sullivan, BCYC. Sabot C2 - 1. Drew Littlefair, LIYC; 2. Blaer Belling, NHYC; 3. Josh Kees, BCYC.