Best Of 2018: People & Philanthropy
Local TV Personality
Raoul Martinez
Fox 5 San Diego
Kimberly Hunt
ABC 10News
Local Radio Personality
John & Tammy
KSON
Geena the Latina
Channel 93.3
Local Athlete
Trevor Hoffman
Meb Keflezighi
Weather Person
Chrissy Russo
Fox 5 San Diego
Dagmar Midcap
NBC 7 San Diego
Executive Chef
Jeffrey Strauss
Pamplemousse Grille
Pierre Albaladejo
Park Hyatt Aviara Resort
Restauranteur
Bertrand Hug
Mille Fleurs & Mister A’s
Brian Malarkey
Herb & Wood, Green Acre, Farmer & The Seahorse, Herb & Eatery
Sommelier
Dan Chapman
Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa
Maitre ‘D
Marko Dedic
Mille Fleurs
Bartender
Vanh Kittikoune
Cutwater Spirits
Philanthropist/Volunteer
Joan Waitt
Harley & Maryanne Sefton
Local Nonprofit
Las Patronas
laspatronas.org
Walden Family Services
619.584.5777
waldenfamily.org
Editors’ Pick, Miracle Warrior: Gigi Cramer In 2015, Gigi Cramer’s husband, Ed, suffered a heart attack behind the wheel that sent their car at a high rate of speed directly into a light pole. Tragically, Ed lost his life, and Gigi began a grueling nine-month journey that included a three-month induced coma, a shattered femur and the possibility of having her leg amputated, a broken nose, and more than 100 surgeries. Knowing the fighter Gigi is, Richard Thunder, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Scripps Memorial Hospital, fiercely advocated on behalf of the three-time breast cancer survivor, boldly stating that she’d leave the hospital with her leg, whether alive or on a gurney. While in the ICU, Gigi, an avid scuba diver in her younger years, was visited daily by her sons, Cameron Schiff and Randall Schiff, who recorded the sounds of the waves when they surfed, not knowing if she could actually hear them as they played them back for her at her bedside. Ultimately, Gigi made a full recovery and Thunder named her his “Miracle Warrior.” Today, vibrant as ever, Gigi still generously supports numerous charities including Voices for Children and Center for Community Solutions, among many others.
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That is utterly amazing; what a Heroine. I am an athlete and support Challenged Athletes Foundation activities, where I see many people overcoming challenges. However, this story shocked me! Congratulations, Gigi!
I had the honor to meet Gigi last week. Beautiful woman inside and out. Felt blessed to have met her. She brings life back into prospective.
Love Odette