T.A.B.

An exclusive magazine serving the residents of Upper & Lower Three Arch Bay

OCTOBER 2015

Shining As
Bright As Ever,
Meet
Sol Roberts

ALSO Inside:
The Sisterhood, The Promise:
About Susan G. Komen
Orange County

Photo by Michelle Adams Modern Photography

 Bringing Neighbors Together Dear Residents,
PUBLISHING TEAM The recurring theme throughout this months stories is one of community. The
Oxford dictionary defines community as a feeling of fellowship with others,
PUBLISHER: Mike Afuso
as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.
CONTENT COORDINATOR: Alicia Arteaga
DESIGNER: Donna Johnson Our mission here at your Three Arch Bay magazine is to provide you, the
PHOTOGRAPHER: Michelle Adams Modern members of our community, a chance to share and connect with your
Photography neighbors. We have many opportunities for you to contribute a variety of
stories. We are always looking for submissions of recipes, movie reviews,
ADVERTISING restaurant reviews, kids artwork, pictures of your four-legged friends,
CONTACT: Michael Afuso graduation announcements, marriages, birthdays, etc. We really do work to
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I invite you to contact me if you would like to submit any content or if you
would like to participate as a featured family.
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toward production of this magazine.
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 Shining As W
hen translated from its latin derivative sol
means sun. It is a coincidence that is not lost

Bright As Ever,
on you when you meet Sol Roberts, a positively
glowing woman with a remarkable story to tell.
Sol moved to Laguna Beach with her husband Kenneth 26
years ago. Sol, a graduate of the University of Puerto Rico, is
a retired nurse who knew from the time she was five-years-

Meet Sol Roberts

old that is what she would do. It is nursing that that has
connected the dots throughout her life. She met Kenneth
while working at UCLA as a nurse. She giggles with glee as
she recounts the story of the first time they met on a blind
date. They have now been married 38 years.
It is their love that pulled her through one of the darkest
times in her life. Sol was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast
cancer in 2007. She describes the moment she received
her diagnosis as shocking. After the shock subsided,
her nursing background drove her to research her
diagnosis and understand what it meant for her. She
says she asked as many questions as she could so she
could decide on her best course of treatment. Today,
she celebrates eight years of being in remission and she
credits Kenneth for providing tremendous love and
support throughout it all.
Sol says that in having cancer she has learned the
importance of sharing. She shares her story, time and
friendship in the hope of promoting breast cancer
awareness and supporting fellow survivors. With
great love she talks about the Spanish breast cancer
survivors group that she facilitates Cafecitos Hope
or coffee chat. She talks about how the women open
up and support each other up during their twice
monthly meetings. One story is particularly touching,
as the Cafecitos members recently lost one of their own.
Mary (for anonymity) lost her battle to breast cancer
and passed shortly after her 40th birthday in July. As the

By Alicia Arteaga

4 OCTOBER 2015
 Community Feature
group members gathered for Marys wake,
they wore a Susan G. Komen survivor
t-shirt to honor her fight. The next day
at the funeral Marys husband wore her
survivor t-shirt. Sol tears up as she says
she realizes how important the group is to
the women who participatein their fight
to battle their disease, they have formed a
powerful bond.
In furthering her mission to promote
breast cancer awareness, Sol became a
board member of the Susan G. Komen
organization. She says Komens com-
munity outreach is of great importance.
As part of this outreach Komen provides
resources to groups such as Cafecitos
Hope so they can hold their meetings. Am-
brocia Lopez, Community Outreach and
Education Manager, at Susan G. Komen
Orange County says they also do things
like provide free mammograms to women
who need them. They accomplish this by
taking their fully staffed mammogram-
mobile out to areas such as Northgate
Market and set up shop right there in
the parking lot. Women are able to get
screened and receive a diagnosis. Sol says
early detection is an important key to bat-
tling breast cancer. The mammogram-mo-
bile is able to assist in this for women who
might not otherwise get checked.
Sol says that cancer taught her that she Do you know a
needs help and she needs other peoples neighbor who has
support. She says being a survivor does a story to share?
not mean she is a victim. Instead, she
says she learned to reinvent herself and Nominate your
to really take care of and love herself. neighbor to be
With a radiance as strong as the sun, Sol featured in one
is shining example of what it means to be of our upcoming
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Caring Community

By Alicia Arteaga

Komen Orange Countys Wig Room with picture of Nancy

Ambrocia Lopez Julie Guevera Craig Glorioso, Board Member, and Wife Brinker and Susan G. Komen in background

O ver 30 years ago the unbreakable bond of sisterhood was sealed with Ellie Goldman, mother of Susan G. Komen, once said, When you see
an eternal promise and a vow: I will find a cure. something that needs doing, do it. When you see a wrong, right it. For
The Susan G. Komen organization (Komen) was started by Nancy Brinker the work Julie and Ambrocia are doing; for the work that the Susan G.
in 1982 after her sister, Susan G. Komen, lost her battle to breast cancer Komen organization is doing; for the work to support a loved one who is
at age 33. Since inception, Komen has inspired a grassroots movement newly diagnosed; for those who bravely fight to survive. They are all doing
that has taken the taboo out of breast cancer by raising awareness, and something. Much like Nancy did as she carried the torch and lit the path to
contributed to global research efforts by raising funds to find a cure. race toward a breast cancer free future, and to fulfill a fateful promise made
to her sister not so long ago: to save lives and end breast cancer forever by
Today, Komen is the second largest contributor to breast cancer research empowering people, ensuring quality care for all, and energizing science
with 25 percent of each affiliates income being used to fund research to find the cures.
initiatives. The other 75 percent goes toward local breast health outreach,
education and special initiatives, and two community-based grants If you would like to volunteer, make a donation, or learn about their
programs to engage other local organizations. One of the organizations education series, please contact Susan G. Komen Orange County at 714-
most successful fundraisers is the annual Komen Race for the Cure. 957-9157 or visit their website at www.komenoc.org.
According to the Komen website, in 2015 there will be 16 International
races in eight countries with more than 150 races globally.
Ambrocia Lopez, Community Outreach and Education Manager, and Julie
Guevara, Marketing and Communications Manager, at Susan G. Komen
Orange County work diligently to further the organizations mission.
Rock her World
The message and the mission of Komen is one of empowerment and hope.
With an emphatic knowing Ambrocia says if you or a loved one are newly
diagnosed the number one thing is to know there is always hope. The
second is to take charge of your treatment. Ask questions so you can make
informed decisions. She says breast cancer is no longer a death sentence.
Because of advances in technology and treatment, if detected early
within the breasts, the 5-year survival rate for breast cancer is 99 percent.
Julie encourages women to self-check regularly. She reiterates that early
detection is the key. She says know your body and if something doesnt
seem right, get it checked.
It has become a reality that breast cancer has touched many lives in one way
or another. Julie recalls how Komen Orange County board member Craig
Glorioso of Greenberg Traurig gave a speech about he came to be involved
in the organization. His speech started by saying, Too young, too strong, too
good... Those were the words he lovingly spoke about his wife. When she was
diagnosed with breast cancer he felt joining the board was one of the ways he
could help and support her.
Komen Orange County provides extensive resources and support to the
public. At their offices a welcoming soft-pink room houses donated wigs,
scarves and hats that are provided to women who need them. Literature Exclusive
fills the shelving on the walls and staff is armed with information and a Designs
smile. All of this is possible because of Komens fundraising efforts. Julie
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says that their fundraising efforts have earned Komen Orange County the
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distinction of being honored with the Affiliate of the Year award in 2014.
Ambrocia and Julie agree that volunteers, major supporters and donors are
the key to their success. They always need people to assist in a variety of 1153 S Coast Highway, Laguna Beach (1/2 block north
positions such as administration, fundraising, and event staffing. of Pottery Shack) 949 494 3299 lanceheck.com

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