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they have created in Unconditional is a mission that the community is really getting behind and in a big way as word gets out . It ’ s overwhelmingly tragic what ’ s happening to senior and special needs dogs in shelters around the country , and people don ’ t realize it . But more so than that , this is an opportunity to infuse the community with positivity and rally together as we work to support these incredible dogs .”
As the chief executive officer of PMMC , Chang helped to form a new operating leadership team , including a nationally recognized thought leader in marine mammal sciences . He expanded local community-based educational programs for children ’ s hospitals to a national audience , extending PMMC ’ s reach to more than 26,000 annually . He crafted creative partnerships with local brands like Vans , international companies such as Dell Computer , and various celebrities . He also led PMMC ’ s largest Capital Campaign of $ 7.5 million to fund the expansion of the facility and the addition of a water reclamation system .
Prior to joining PMMC , Chang was the founding executive director of the Child Creativity Lab , which continues to serve approximately 20,000 children annually with programs geared toward helping strengthen problem-solving and critical thinking skills . The nonprofit is
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now in its 10th year .
“ Peter is that rare , exceptional individual who attracts talented people with a magnetic pull ,” Amy Mack said . “ You feel his passion and energy the moment you meet him . Launching a new organization takes a full arsenal of skills and is one of the toughest jobs . Peter brings all that and more . We are beyond honored that Peter chose to partner with us to build Unconditional – what a huge win for senior and special needs dogs .”
The nonprofit expects the medical costs for an at-risk population of dogs to be significant . Therefore , the Mack ’ s are building a sister entity , Rise Pet Care , to relieve that burden . Through a partnership , Rise will provide pro-bono medical care to the dogs at Unconditional , ensuring they will be in their best health for adoption .
Unconditional was also recently selected to be the recipient of this year ’ s Chef Masters event that will be held on Oct . 16 at the Festival of the Arts in Laguna Beach . This outdoor food and wine tasting event will bring together over 300 attendees interested in Unconditional ’ s journey . The event will showcase approximately 40 well-renown chefs and a dozen wineries . Guests , including leaders in the community , will have the opportunity to mingle directly with and sample their creative dishes for the evening . This will be the organization ’ s launch event and their signature fundraiser for the year .
For more information on the nonprofit , visit www . unconditionalrescue . org and www . chefmasters . org .
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in the Aquathon with his family , noticed the crisis and was the first to respond .
Waggoner and Stephanie Dufour , who was swimming with Salcido at the time , helped pull Salcido to shore and administered CPR until paramedics arrived on the scene .
“ He was the first to jump in the heavy shore break between the rocks and risk his own life to save Art ,” Dufour said . “ His parents should be proud , and his junior lifeguard department should hear about his heroic efforts .”
Molly Waggoner , Hudson ’ s mother , said she remembered seeing Salcido many times while on course .
“ Before I knew his name , I knew him as the “ Blue Bandana Man ,” as many of us were referring to him ,” Waggoner said . “ Someone even said , ‘ I ’ ve never seen anyone do the course in a bandana !’ I remember seeing Art after one tough passing at the end of Brooks Beach . My husband , daughter and I decided to take the beach route instead of our group ’ s more sensible decision to go around on the street . It was high tide , and the sets broke up against the rocks . We barely made it through before my daughter got pushed into some rocks and scuffed herself up bad . Afterward , we felt victorious , if not a bit shaken , and there was Art - Blue Bandana Man -right behind us with a huge smile on his face giving us high-fives . I ’ ll
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First time Aquathoner and junior lifeguard Hudson Waggoner . Submitted photo
never forget that image of him . It told me so much about the kind of person he was . I ’ m grateful for that interaction .”
Waggoner said her son was understandably shaken from the event , and the family is getting help for Hudson to process it .
“ Laguna seems like such an amazing community of people-kindred spirits in love of adventure and nature ,” Waggoner said . “ Something our family values as well . It was wonderful to meet all of the Aquathon attendees , and hope to see you at next year ’ s event .”
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