Leader
VAHID
MORADI
Inspiring Others
V
ahid Moradi,
president & CEO
of CJ Charles
Jewelers,
is an active
philanthropist in the San Diego
community. Over the years,
he has donated extraordinary
jewelry pieces and fine
watches to support great
causes such as the UCSD
Moores Cancer Center, Miracle
Babies, Voices for Children,
and more. Cancer research is
one of the major causes that
he dedicates much of his time
and generosity to. He hopes
that his dedication will inspire
others to get involved.
Vahid Moradi at the new CJ Charles
Jewelers in Westfield UTC
Giving Back: How would you describe your philanthropic mission?
Vahid Moradi: For one, the fight against cancer is the single most important
mission for any human being in the century. It is my belief that we are making
immense strides in finding a cure. I have been on the board of UCSD Moores
Cancer Center for four years and have witnessed amazing scientific advances in
research and treatment.
GB: Describe your first donation to UCSD Moores Cancer Center.
VW: The first donation to UCSD Moores was in 2015. It was a ring we designed and
built for their annual gala to be auctioned off. The piece was created with a natural
Colombian emerald set in platinum with colorless diamond side stones. The auction started
incredibly strong and the final bid on the piece exceeded our initial estimate. One cannot
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