Bruce Stephens Fund-Raiser, Encinitas, June 9!

For those of you blessed to live in Encinitas or nearby environs may have been privileged to meet Bruce Stephens, (or Swami Bruce) local poet, yoga teacher, massage therapist, surfer and all-around great guy.  Bruce, a strapping big man with a huge smile and gentle demeanor, is active in the community, especially in the poetry world, participating and mc'ing the Full Moon Poetry Slam in Encinitas twice a year.  His poems, witty, humorous and sharply observant takes on life, surfing, aging, you-name-it, leave you chuckling, nodding and wistfully smiling.

Early this year, life took a different turn and Bruce was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and then Ganesh stepped in!  Ganesh, as you know, is the elephant-headed Hindu god of beginning and ends, unexpected challenges and obstacles overcome, patron of art and science and wisdom.  And needless to say, Bruce, being a man of letters, took to scribing this new chapter in his blog, Journey with Ganesh (see link below).

All this to say that an EVENT, a CELEBRATION, a FUND=RAISER, a BIG DEAL! is happening in Encinitas on June 9, 7:30 - 9:00 pm. at the Pannikin to support Bruce and family through this expensive medical experience.  All segments of the community have stepped up and in to contribute: Las Olas, Ki's, Brigantine, Jake's, Seaside Market, Sbicca, Stone Brewery; big name artist's artwork; David Alan Collection furniture; O'Neill surf stuff, vacation rental properties, and much much more - all donations to be raffled or silent auctioned off with ALL proceeds going to the Bruce Stephen Fund.

Can you tell?  We LOVE Bruce and will support him and his family through this challenging experience (and with the good company of Ganesh, of course)!

If you live locally, send this PDF to your friends, email lists or groups.
If you live locally, consider if you have talents, donations to contribute (contact Elena Burgeno-Berman - bermansbythesea@cox.net)
If you live locally, ATTEND!  (with heart and checkbook in hand)

Read about Bruce's Journey with Ganesh in his blog:  http://supportswamibruce.blogspot.com/2011/04/my-journey-with-ganesh.html