Our partners support our groundbreaking approach to finding the cure for colon cancer. Rather than comparing The Wunder Project to other cancer non-profit initiatives, we’ll tell you about who WE are. We are direct, ambitious and communicative – WE WON’T STOP UNTIL WE HAVE RAISED EVERY LAST PENNY NEEDED to fund the cure for colon cancer. We are transparent: The Wunder Project is able to provide a very specific breakdown on how each donated dollar is used and where it is allocated. We are focused on the cure: Every penny raised under The Wunder Project goes directly to Dr. Lenz and his team to cure colon cancer. Yes, every penny. No parties, no salaries, no middleman, no red tape. Our angel investors have funded The WunderGlo Foundation’s budget for the year, so there is no overhead costs to detract from donations made to The Wunder Project. WE ARE THE CURE. BY WE, THAT MEANS ALL OF US. Every person that comes on board is part of finding the cure and changing the world. BECOME ONE OF OUR PARTNERS AND MAKE AN EVEN BIGGER IMPACT IN OUR FIGHT TO CRUSH COLON CANCER.
Our Project Partners
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Corporate Partners
Corporate Partners are the cornerstone of The Wunder Project. In order to accomplish our ambitious goal of raising $250 million in two years, we need our most successful and generous corporations to join the fight. You will be linking your corporate legacy with ours, and showing the world that your company is bold, visionary, and committed to changing the world for the better – just like us.
We can offer Corporate Partners customized sponsorship packages to support the company’s Corporate Giving goals. For information on becoming a Corporate Partner, please contact becky@wunderglofoundation.org.
O’Melveny & Myers, LLP
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Coalition Partners
Coalition Partners are made up of smaller companies and organizations that share in our vision and drive to cure colon cancer. These partners are not only important in their financial support of The Wunder Project, but their ability to spread the word and create momentum to find the cure. Instead of donating a lump sum like our corporate partners, our coalition partners will pledge to raise $100,000 annually. For information on becoming a Coalition Partner, please contact becky@wunderglofoundation.org.
2020- The Fineberg Foundation
2015- Gloria Maria Borges
2013- Tamara and Eric Gustavson
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University Partners
Grassroots communications is the fuel of The Wunder Project. There is no group of people in the world more ambitious, excited and socially engaged than college students. The Wunder Project is excited to kick off the program with our University Partners, with Gloria’s beloved alma mater, Duke University, launching the very first charter chapter.
University Partners will host fundraising events and be the heartbeat of our social media presence spreading the word one person at a time. If Gloria and Dr. Lenz were going to war, the University Partners would be their army. Strong, opinionated, excited and ready to change the world. The students understand that a cure for cancer will be found one dollar, one Facebook post and one Tweet at a time. For information on becoming a University Partner, please contact becky@wunderglofoundation.org.
Duke University
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Collaborative Partners
Barefoot Dreams: “Covered In Prayer”
In finding inspiration in her own fight against cancer, Annette Cook created The Barefoot Dreams “Covered in Prayer Collection”. Her inspiration was to give back to a community that supported her and to provide products that bring comfort both physically and spiritually. As each product from the Covered in Prayer line is purchased, Barefoot Dreams will give a percentage to The Wunder Project.
Visit Barefoot Dreams and shop the Covered in Prayer collection.
Although Annette Cook passed away in December 2012, her legacy continues to make a significant impact in this world today with funds that support cancer patients through The Gloria Borges WunderGlo Foundation.
Growing up in Wisconsin, Annette embodied strength and steadfast determination. Although the course of her early life took twists and turns away from her original intended path of who she thought she would become and career she would pursue, her resilience and hope filled nature eventually allowed her heart to lead the way.
Tapping into her love for children, she ultimately launched Barefoot Dreams in 1994: a company that creates luxurious blankets and loungewear. Annette then met and married the love of her life, Stan Cook. They grew their company and their lives in Malibu, with their sons: Grayson, Chase, and Preston. In 2003, Oprah Winfrey named Barefoot Dreams as one of her “Favorite Things” and life was going quite well.
Then, in September of 2009, Annette was diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer. She began treatment with Dr. Lenz at USC and one year later, fate led Annette to a young 28-year old Stage IV colon cancer patient, named Gloria, who she already knew as WunderGlo. The two became fast friends and shared a remarkable bond and mutual admiration. Through their friendship, they found strength. Their mutual respect and support, while enduring the trial by fire of cancer treatment, resulted in a friendship unlike any. Through it all, both women marveled at the other’s strength and courage.
To honor her incredible spirit, Gloria chose Annette to be the first recipient of a Cancer Warrior Award at our Foundation’s inaugural event in June 2012. When Annette passed away on December 29, 2012, Gloria was deeply affected and she vowed to keep Annette’s legacy of hope, strength, and courage alive. She did it by tattooing Annette’s initials on her wrist; she did it by dedicating The Wunder Project’s moving documentary in her memory; by naming our foundation’s annual gala after Annette; and she did it by initiating the Annette Cook Memorial Fund for which 100% of donations will fund the first research platform of the Wunder Project’s groundbreaking approach to the cure. In September 2013, Gloria took great pride in renaming the Foundation’s annual gala in honor of her dear friend, her rock star, and her inspiration…in life and in death.
Arpi Krikorian:
The Baydsar Guardian Angel
Guardian Angel Baydsar, warrior against disease and illness for anyone looking for strength and hope. A portion of the proceeds of all purchases of The Baydsar Guardian Angel line will be donated to the research lab of an amazing oncologist, Dr. Heinz-Josef Lenz of USC. Dr. Lenz through The Gloria Borges WunderGlo Foundation’s Capital Campaign The Wunder Project.
Visit Arpi’s Site and shop for any products with the Baydsar Angel.
“This drawing was created when I found out a very dear friend was battling cancer. I drew this guardian angel to serve as a visual reference of the warrior within her who will protect her and provide the strength and tenacity she has and needs to fight this horrid disease. Her shield reads, “hooys, havadk, pjshgootyoon” which translates to hope, faith and healing. I named my angel, Baydsar (bye-dzahr) meaning “clear and bright” which I pray are the results anyone fighting a disease or illness ultimately receives and the type of future I hope they have. It is also the name of another amazing friend who always stands up for what she believes in and protects her friends like a guardian angel.” – Arpi Krikorian
About the Artist: Arpi Krikorian
At the age of 21, Arpi Krikorian received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Illustration from The Art Center College of Design’s (ACCD). Four years later, an internship led to a full time artist on staff position at Nickelodeon Animation Studios in Burbank where she worked with a multi-talented group of people. She was a storyboard revisionist for the “Angry Beavers.” and also freelanced for “Hey Arnold”, “CatDog”,”Oswald” and “Dora the Explorer.”
In the midst of this, Arpi gave birth to her amazing daughter Sosse and the world as she knew it gained a new purpose. As the curtains closed on the “Angry Beavers”, Arpi entered into the Real Estate world at the cusp of the market-boom in California. After nine years of selling homes, she met wonderful people and learned a lot about business and life. Her beautiful second daughter, Sevan, was born and things were lining up quite nicely, however, the pit of her creative heart was empty. Arpi needed and wanted to draw. With the encouragement of her husband, she left real estate and started teaching art, which opened back up the floodgates of creativity. In 2012, Arpi posted her first painting on Facebook and it was received with an overwhelming response of amazing encouragement from friends and family! And so it began. She drew and painted… a lot… in all media… oils, pastels, acrylic and watercolor but it wasn’t until she bought her Prismacolor Brush Tip markers that the gray clouds parted, the harps began to play, and the angels started to sing. Her characters came to life and started begging her to share them with the rest of the world. So here we are now: Arpi Krikorian is obsessed with the creative life and has drawn a little community in her sketchbook who she now shares with the world by reproducing them on various products including pillows, mugs, bags and prints. She is selling her designs internationally to a growing fan base. Arpi’s most popular line is her Armenian dancers with which she presents the beauty and vibrancy of her culture through her illustrations. Arpi’s creative business is thriving and her dream of sharing her drawn community living in her imagination has become reality.
PARTNERS
Event Sponsors
2024 Twelfth Annual Tee Off Against Cancer Golf Tournament
Champion Level: Christine L. Carr LoveLight
Warrior Level: Tim Caballero Esq.
Warrior Level: O’ Melveny
Advocate Level: The Saliba Family
Advocate Level: The Federico Family
Supporter Level: K Kics c/o George Khoury and Cheryl Khoury
Grand Prize Donating Sponsor: Coast Packing Company
2023 Twelfth Annual annette cook Cancer Warrior Awards
Corporate Level: Barefoot Dreams
Partner Level: Christine L. Carr LoveLight
Champion Level: The Hannemann Family
Warrior Level: The Federico Family
Warrior Level: USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center – G.I. Oncology
Warrior Level: Cardiff Oncology
Warrior Level: Tim Caballero, Esq.
Warrior Level: The Pastor Family
Teammate Level: Tim Caballero, Esq.
Teammate Level: The Thomas Family
Teammate Level: The Fritz and Angie Miller Family
Teammate Level: Kyocera
Teammate Level: The McConnell Family
Advocate Level: The Mata Chang Family
Advocate Level: Judy Stark
Advocate Level: Keck Medical Center of USC
Advocate Level: TDLI & VENTIS Medical
Advocate Level: The Gerz Family
Advocate Level: The Villasenor Family
Advocate Level: The Nakano Family
Supporter Level: The Haro Family
Supporter Level: The Gerz Family
Supporter Level: The Logan Family
Supporter Level: The Saliba Family
Supporter Level: K-KICS / The Khoury Family The Gerz Family
Supporter Level: Kiwanis Club of Glendale
Donors: Albert Nevarez, Gloria Nevarez, Sue & Vince Castle, Megan Simpson, Ross & Maureen Thomas
2023 Eleventh Annual Tee Off Against Cancer Golf Tournament
Champion Level: Christine L. Carr LoveLight
Warrior Level: Tim Caballero
Supporter Level: The Federio Family
Supporter Level: The Saliba Family
2023 Fifth Annual Glo-Blue 5K Walk/Run
Teammate Level: Tim Caballero
Advocate Level: Christine L. Carr LoveLight
Supporter Level: The McArdle Family
2023 Fifth Annual Glo-Blue 5K Walk/Run
Teammate Level: Tim Caballero
Advocate Level: Christine L. Carr LoveLight
Supporter Level: The McArdle Family
2022 Eleventh Annual annette cook Cancer Warrior Awards
Corporate Level: Barefoot Dreams
Partner Level: Chase Centers
Partner Level: Christine L. Carr LoveLight
Warrior Level: The Hannemann Family
Warrior Level: The Federico Family
Warrior Level: USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center – G.I. Oncology
Warrior Level: The Levitan Family
Warrior Level: The Zimmermann-Goldberg Family
Teammate Level: O’Melveny LLP
Teammate Level: The Pastor Family
Teammate Level: The Kellogg Girls
Teammate Level: The Fritz and Angie Miller Family
Teammate Level: Pacific Office Automation
Teammate Level: The McConnell Family
Advocate Level: The Mata Chang Family
Advocate Level: Judy Stark
Advocate Level: Keck Medical Center of USC
Advocate Level: The Nakano Family
Supporter Level: The Haro Family
Supporter Level: The Gerz Family
Supporter Level: The Logan Family
Supporter Level: The Villasenor Family
2022 Tenth Annual Tee Off Against Cancer Golf Tournament
Champion Level: Christine L. Carr LoveLight
Warrior Level: O’Melveny LLP
Advocate Level: New Covenant Academy
Advocate Level: The Saliba Family
2022 Fourth Annual Glo-Blue 5K Walk/Run
Teammate Level: The Villasenor Family
Supporter Level: USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
2021 Tenth Annual annette cook Cancer Warrior Awards
Corporate Level: Barefoot Dreams
Partner Level: Chase Centers – Rod Chase & Family
Warrior Level: The Hannemann Family
Warrior Level: The Zimmermann-Goldberg Family
Warrior Level: The Levitan Family
Warrior Level: USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center – G.I. Oncology
Warrior Level: Cardiff Oncology
Teammate Level: O’Melveny LLP
Teammate Level: The Pastor Family
Teammate Level: The Fritz & Angie Miller Family
Teammate Level: The McConnell Family
Teammate Level: Pacific Office Automation
Advocate Level: The Mata-Chang Family
Advocate Level: Keck Medical Center of USC
Advocate Level: The Federico Family
Advocate Level: The Nakano Family
Advocate Level: The Villasenor Family
Supporter Level: The Haro Family
Supporter Level: The Gerz Family
Supporter Level: The Logan Family
Supporter Level: Judy Stark
2021 Ninth Annual Tee Off Against Cancer Golf Tournament
O’Melveny & Myers, LLP: Warrior Level
The Saliba Family: Advocate Level
Tim Caballero: Supporter Level
2021 Third Annual Glo-Blue 5K Walk/Run
Advocate Level: The Villasenor Family and The Mata Chang Family
Supporter Level: Keck Medical of USC and Cheryl Khoury
2020 Ninth Annual annette cook Cancer Warrior Awards
Barefoot Dreams- Corporate Level
USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center- GI Oncology- Warrior Level
The Hannemann Family – Warrior Level
The Zimmermann- Goldberg Family- Warrior & Advocate Level
Keck Medical Center of USC- Teammate Level
O’Melveny LLP- Teammate Level
The Fritz & Angie Miller Family SEIA- Teammate Level
The McConnell Family- Teammate Level
The Pastor Family- Teammate Level
Scheper Kim & Harris, LLP- Advocate Level
The Nakano Family- Advocate Level
Judy Stark- Advocate Level
The Federico Family- Advocate Level
Caris Life Sciences- Supporter Level
The Haro Family- Supporter Level
The Gerz Family- Supporter Level
The Logan Family- Supporter Level
The Chang-Mata Family – Supporter Level
Bob and Lore Blanchard – Supporter Level
2020 Eighth Annual Tee Off Against Cancer Golf Tournament
Chase Centers: Champion Level
O’Melveny & Myers, LLP: Warrior Level
2020 Second Annual Glo-Blue 5K Walk/Run
Advocate Level: The Villasenor Family
2019 Seventh Annual Tee Off Against Cancer Golf Tournament
O’Melveny & Myers, LLP: Warrior Level
2019 Eighth Annual annette cook Cancer Warrior Awards
Barefoot Dreams- Corporate Level
O’Melveny LLP- Warrior Level
USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center- GI Oncology – Warrior Level
The Hannemann Family – Warrior Level
Keck Medical Center of USC – Teammate Level
Canon Solutions America – Teammate Level
The McConnell Family – Teammate Level
The Bebak-Lawler Family – Teammate Level
Scheper Kim & Harris, LLP – Advocate Level
The Pastor Family- Advocate Level
Judy Stark- Advocate Level
The Federico Family- Advocate Level
Caris Life Sciences- Supporter Level
The Haro Family- Supporter Level
The Fritz & Angie Miller Family SEIA- Supporter Level
The Gerz Family- Supporter Level
The Nakano Family- Supporter Level
2019 First Annual Glo-Blue 5K Walk/Run
Supporter Level: Jen Creason Bloch and Kind Snacks
Advocate Level: The Villasenor Family
2018 Seventh Annual annette cook Cancer Warrior Awards
Barefoot Dreams – Corporate Level
O’Melveny LLP – Warrior Level
USC Norris Comprehensive Center – GI Oncology – Warrior Level
The Hannemann Family – Warrior Level
Levitan Family Foundation – Warrior Level
Keck Medical Center of USC – Teammate Level
Canon Solutions America – Teammate Level
Scheper Kim & Harris, LLP – Advocate Level
Bayer Healthcare – Teammate Level
Robert Siegel – Teammate Level
Judy Stark – Supporter Level
Caris Life Sciences – Supporter Level
Charlotte and Sonny Haro – Supporter Level
Ross and Maureen Thomas – Supporter Level
Deborah Goldberg and Daniel Zimmerman – Supporter Level
The Fritz & Angie Miller Family SEIA- Supporter Level
2018 Sixth Annual Tee Off Against Cancer Golf Tournament
O’Melveny & Myers, LLP: Warrior Level
2017 Sixth Annual annette cook Cancer Warrior Awards
O’Melveny LLP – Warrior Level
Lockton Companies – Warrior Level
Bayer Healthcare – Warrior Level
USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center – G.I. Oncology Warrior Level
The Hannemann Family – Warrior Level
Levitan Family Foundation – Warrior Level
SU2C EIF – Entertainment Industry Foundation – Warrior Level
Genentech, Inc. – Advocate Level
Keck Medical Center of USC – Teammate Level
Canon Solutions America – Teammate Level
Scheper Kim & Harris, LLP- Advocate Level
Omni Hotel and Resorts – Advocate Level
Myriad Genetics – Advocate Level
Judy Stark – Advocate Level
Caris Life Sciences – Supporter Level
Charlotte and Sonny Haro – Supporter Level
Ross and Maureen Thomas – Supporter Level
Deborah Goldberg and Daniel Zimmerman – Supporter Level
The Fritz & Angie Miller Family SEIA: Supporter Level
2017 Fifth Annual Tee Off Against Cancer Golf Tournament
O’Melveny & Myers, LLP: Warrior Level
2016 Fifth Annual annette cook Cancer Warrior Awards
Lockton Companies Inc.: Champion Sponsor
O’Melveny & Myers, LLP: Warrior Level
The Hannemann Family: Warrior Level
USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center – G.I. Oncology- Warrior Level
The Levitan Family: Warrior Level
Carla Christofferson – Aecom: Teammate Level
Keck Medical Center of USC: Teammate Level
Canon Solutions America- Teammate Level
Scheper-Kim-Harris LLP: Advocate Level
Genentech Inc.: Advocate Level
Caris Life Sciences: Supporter Level
The Fritz & Angie Miller Family SEIA: Supporter Level
2016 Fourth Annual Tee Off Against Cancer Golf Tournament
O’Melveny & Myers, LLP: Warrior Level
William Dorroh: Supporter Level
Luke Liss: Supporter Level
Fritz and Angie Miller, SEIA
2016 Fifth Annual Go To Hell Cancer 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
Luke Liss: Senior Blue Devil Level
Will Palmeri: Senior Blue Devil Level
Penny Fleming
2016 Third Annual Flush Colon Cancer Poker Tournament
Anthony Federico
Douglas Yakich
Rachel Levitan Dillon
Robert Lemoine
Cheryl and George Khoury
2015 Fourth Annual Annette Cook Cancer Warrior Awards Dinner and Silent Auction
O’Melveny & Myers LLP: Warrior Level
Bayer Healthcare: Warrior Level
USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center – G.I. Oncology- Warrior Level
Keck Medical Center of USC: Teammate Level
Scheper Kim & Harris, LLP: Teammate Level
Genentech, Inc: Teammate Level
Canon Solutions: Teammate Level
Lockton: Advocate Level
Coloplast: Supporter Level
The Fritz and Angie Miller Family/SEIA: Supporter Level
Ruth Kaplan and Rachel Levitan Dillon
William Dorroh
2015 Third Annual Tee Off Against Cancer Golf Tournament
O’Melveny & Myers LLP: Warrior Level
John Harabedian
Alan and Phyllis Weiss
2015 Fourth Annual Go To Hell Cancer 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament in Cameron Indoor Stadium-Duke University
Luke Liss: Cameron Crazie Level
Isabee Photography: Cameron Crazie Level
Carlton Rand: Senior Blue Devil Level
Lesley Allin: Senior Blue Devil Level
Elizabeth Dixon: Senior Blue Devil Level
Rosie Canizares: Senior Blue Devil Level
Sarah Stogner: Blue Devil Level
Nicole Standish
Mike Sherin
Aaron Downey
2014 Second Annual Tee Off Against Cancer Golf Tournament
O’Melveny & Myers LLP: Warrior Level
2014 Third Annual Annette Cook Cancer Warrior Awards Dinner and Silent Auction
O’Melveny & Myers LLP: Warrior Level
The Hannemann Family: Warrior Level
Bayer Healthcare: Warrior Level
USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center – G.I. Oncology- Warrior Level
Pinkberry: Warrior Level
Keck Medical Center of USC: Teammate Level
Scheper Kim & Harris, LLP: Teammate Level
Genentech, Inc: Teammate Level
Canon Solutions America: Teammate Level
Nossaman, LLP: Supporter Level
2013 First Annual Tee Off Against Cancer Golf Tournament
O’Melveny & Myers LLP: Warrior Level
2013 Second Annual Annette Cook Cancer Warrior Awards Dinner and Silent Auction
O’Melveny & Myers LLP: Warrior Level
The Hannemann Family: Warrior Level
Bayer Healthcare: Warrior Level
USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center – G.I. Oncology- Warrior Level
Keck Medical Center of USC: Warrior Level
Girardi -Keese LLP: Warrior Level
Scheper Kim & Harris, LLP: Warrior Level
Genentech, Inc: Warrior Level
