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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 1, 2003)
nTT?T7!F7n^lneu/sbrie/s w Realtor Si„c e £ *U II M »*es O S te rra -S S S “ c S S ' j r Roger Andersen (center) of Portland Lambda Pool League presents a $1 ,6 0 0 check July 22 to the Rev. Glenna Shepherd of Metropolitan Community Church of Portland and Gregg Curé of Esther’s Pantry L e s b i a n w i t h MS W a it s for A nsw er Play starts Tuesdays in September. Each league member pays $4 to compete for the night. G For more information call 503-799-6343 or e-mail rkarulersen@msn. com. eorgena Moran, a Portland lesbian who must undergo a stem cell traasplant in order to survive the most rapidly progressive form of multiple sclerosis, has received more had news. The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle recently informed her that she must wait another six months before the exper imental procedure can proceed. “As this is the third round of postponements, 1 halfway expect ed it hut was disappointed just the same," Moran said July 7. The nonprofit organization Georgenas Jour ney: A Community Confronts M S was estab lished last year to raise $100,000 by September 2002. So far it has collected $72,500, hut its donation goal has increased to $150,000. Moran has learned that stem cell replace ment therapy is being performed outside of research studies on people who have MS. She is kx)king into patient protocols while continuing to consider other treatments. Moran also has been seeking natural meth- (xls of treatment including homeopathy, qigong, acupuncture and different approaches to energy balancing. Unfortunately, she might need a caregiver in the near future. “I want to thank the large community of friends and colleagues who have supported me on my journey, hut special thanks to the Port land and Seattle lesbian communities who have shown me such strength through your numbers and in your love,” Moran told Just Out. “You’ve reminded me what a family I have in the lesbian community." For more information visit u>uw.geOT£CTias;oumey.org. F ood for T hought C lu b o# s v Millynn Jam es IVokdr, Gì adulte Re< i'tor Jrv> titulo ABR Accredited'Bur-ei R o d : e -.e ' tal o: F //ÍV V : ü á i, U ><.* ’í ''1 f* i w * 5 0 3 . 3 3 0 . HOME ( 4 6 6 3 ) R&'MAX equity group E ating 25% of my origination fee donated to your charity D iners can eat gixxl food while supporting a gtxxi cause Aug. 5. II Piatto and Sala restaurants will serve a three-course meal of soup or salad, pasta and ice cream, sorbet or bread pudding dessert for $15.95. A portion of the proceeds will he donat ed to Basic Rights Oregon. II Piatto, 2M8 S.E. Ankeny St., offers an intimate, romantic and artistic dining experi ence with more than 150 Italian wines. Sala, 1512 S.E. Main St., is a mix of contemporary French and Italian cuisine with a full bar and a beautiful courtyard for summer outdtxir dining. 1 . 8 0 0 . 8 2 5 . 9 9 4 8 w w w .m illy n n .c o m I m . i t l : m i l l y i in(c/Xi o l . c o m Benefit the Community with your Mortgage Great Loan Rates + a Donation: E q u ality Cascade AIDS Project Our House of Portland Basic Rights Oregon or an y charity of your choosing LAURE LHURST DENTISTRY C l a r ic e J o h n s t o n & Treatment explained and discussed Teeth whitening A queer billiards group donated more than $4,000 to two A ID S charities last month. Portland Lambda Pool League presented a $1,600 check July 22 to Esther’s Pantry, which provides fixxl and personal care items to finan cially challenged people, and a $2,500 check July 23 to Our House of Portland, a residential care facility. Members select the charities at the end of each season. P et P r o jec t hree icons from Portland’s drag community can add yet another job description to their colorful resumes. Poison Waters, Darcelle XV and Roxy served on the fund-raising committee planning the Tail Wag Bam Dance, a benefit for homeless pets at the Oregon Humane Stxnety. The event will he held 7:30 p.m. Sept. 13 in the Mounted Patrol T Continued on Page 11 d m . d . A S S O C I A T E S New patients welcome P ool L eague P resents C hecks on When you buy or sell a home with me, you'll know your dollars are helping support a greater cause. I contribute at least 10% of my earnings to community and environmental organizations. To make reservations call 503-241-1751. Dtmatitms can he sent to 1314 N.W. Irving St. # 5 /2 , Portland, OR 97209. for O rea Ç o lu “ Iv e r fc e e p e r D iversity as Gift— a nonprofit organization that strives to educate people to end oppression based on gender, race, physical abili ty, age, economics and sexual orientation— will hold an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. Aug. 10 at Pasta Bella, 709 S.W. 17th Ave. The event will benefit its food center, which allows economically challenged people who have A ID S or who are terminally ill to receive ftxxJ free of charge. It will feature a silent auc tion with more than 100 items. Appetizers and beverages will he served. The suggested donation is $15 a person. y 503-481-6581 Mark Humphrey Home Capital Funding 2915 S.E. Division St. Portland, OR 97202 503/233-3622 2520 East Burnside
