Birthday Benefit Overall Organizer Ann Biderman welcomes guests to the post-event party hosted by Dr. Patty Robertson and Susan Ashton.

Barb Rush, Photographer

Patty Robertson, MD, co-director at LHRC, invites everyone to enjoy the evening. Watching on are Dixie Horning, co-founder of LHRC, and Dr. Betty Sullivan.

Dr. Betty Sullivan expresses appreciation to Patty and Susan for hosting the Volunteer Appreciation party.

LHRC co-founder Dixie Horning explains the evolution of the LHRC from its initial concept to an exciting time of new activities.

Gathering in Patty and Susan's living room. Local artist Irene Hendrick encouraged others to join her contributing to the LHRC.

Betty (standing) and others listen to comments, ideas and contributions around the room.

Patty and Susan's dog joined the room full of LHRC supporters.

The standing room only crowd listened in as silent auction co-chair Michele McKee (seated) expressed thanks to all those who volunteered.

Jan Corlett (standing behind Michele) echoed the appreciations and reported how much she enjoyed the experience.

Birthday Benefit contributor and challenger Jody Cole (top left); Robin Dep, MD; and Bev Stoch (seated) of Sullivan Communications listen in during the dialogue.

Jan Corlett (standing behind Michele) echoed the appreciations and reported how much she enjoyed the experience.

Betty thanked all volunteers and contributors, declaring that turning 50 was the easy part!

Golden Gate Business Association president NaNoshka Johnson discussed the role of community co-sponsoring organizations such as GGBA which supported the conference by helping to spread the word about the event to their members.

Patty Robertson, MD, host of the evening and LHRC co-director, explained that the involvement of volunteers from all walks of life truly enriches the work of the LHRC medical professionals.

Dr. Suzanne Dibble (3rd from left) echoed Patty's appreciations to volunteers and explained how exciting the event's preparations were for LHRC researchers and staff to observe and participate in.

Betty thanked Ann Biderman for her role as overall key organizer for the event.

(L-R) Ann Biderman, Betty, Barb Rush (LHRC webmaster) and Bev Stoch pose on the stair well.

Committee chairs Kitty Richards (left) and Jan Corlett clowning around as the party was drawing to a close.

Bev Stoch was among the last volunteers who 'didn't want to leave' at the party's close.