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Enjoy lunch for you and a guest with award winning actor, activist and Oceana Board Member, Ted Danson at an exclusive restaurant.  About Ted Danson:  To most, Ted Danson is known for TV and movie acting roles, but for those in the conservation movement, he is much more famous for his work as a passionate ocean advocate and Oceana spokesman. The son of an archaeologist and anthropologist, Ted grew up understanding that cultures leave an imprint on the Earth and that some legacies are indelible, for better or for worse. Despite growing up in landlocked Flagstaff, Arizona, Ted grew an affinity for the water through years of routine pilgrimages to visit family in California. His call to action came years later, during his tenure as Sam Malone on “Cheers,” when living in Santa Monica he saw a sign at the beach reading, “Water polluted, no swimming.” “Trying to explain that to my kid was hard,” he remembers, “It got me questioning a lot of things.” Shortly thereafter, Ted met environmental lawyer Bob Sulnick and become involved in a movement to prevent digging for oil wells in Santa Monica. Buoyed up by the victory, Danson accelerated his involvement by helping create the American Oceans Campaign in 1987, which eventually became Oceana in 2001. In the last two decades, Ted has been complimented by his staunch ocean advocacy, appearing in public service announcements, appealing to donors and testifying to the government on the condition of our oceans. He currently sits on Oceana’s Board of Directors where he and his wife, actress Mary Steenburgen, continue to fight on our oceans’ behalf.

• Valid for 2 people
• Participant must be at least 18
• This is a private meet and greet
• The winner may take a photo
• To be scheduled at a mutually agreed upon date
• Cannot be resold or re-auctioned
• Cannot be transferred
• Travel and accommodations are not included

Value: Priceless!  Generously donated by Ted Danson 

You and two friends will experience a once-in-a lifetime opportunity to learn freediving with renowned teacher Lance Davis and Oceana Ambassador Christina Ochoa.  Whether your focus is spearfishing, underwater photography, stunts, fitness, or simply fun, the PFI first level Freediver course is a perfect place to start.  About Christina Ochoa: Christina Ochoa is acclaimed for her achievements as an actress, marine biologist, and producer from Spain. With a diverse background that has taken her around the globe, she is a prominent figure in both the entertainment industry and the field of marine science. Christina has earned degrees in oceanographic engineering and marine biology, developing a deep understanding of the intricate workings of the ocean. Christina’s passion for marine life has led her to explore the depths of the ocean firsthand. A PADI Divemaster for over a decade, she has logged 900+ dives and has achieved PFI Level II certification as a free diver, reaching a maximum logged depth of 30 meters. Christina inspires us all to appreciate, protect, and cherish the beauty of our oceans for generations to come.  About Your instructor, Lance Lee Davis:  He has swum competitively for 11 years and holds recreational SCUBA and nitrox certifications, but his passion has always been freediving.  His deepest freedives to date are 242′ (74M), constant weight without fins, as well as 80M done constant weight with bi-fins. He currently holds the US National Record in CNF at 74M, as well as one apnea related Guinness World Record.  He loves seafood and has spent many thousands of hours in southern California waters, year-round, day and night.  He has trained alongside Olympians and world record holders and been featured as a diver/swimmer in advertising for international brands.  Lance looks forward to sharing the proven techniques of the PFI program with you!  Restrictions: 

• Valid until July 22, 2024 
• Students must be able to swim unassisted and be medically fit for freediving and sign liability waivers attesting to that, or if they have pre-existing medical conditions then a doctor would need to sign off on their behalf.  Students under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who should sign the waiver on their behalf. 
• If students want to engage in spearfishing or foraging, they will need a California fishing license and DAN insurance. 
• Date and location are subject to availability. 
• Boat and vessel rental not included. Winner’s private boat may be used for this experience. 
• Gear not included. Students must provide their own scuba or surf suits or free dive specific, California appropriate equipment. 

Value: Priceless! Generously donated by Christina Ochoa and Lance Lee Davis

A legendary address among the foodie set, Alice Waters’ Arts and Crafts bungalow continues to flourish as the Bay Area’s temple of Californian cuisine. The talented team of chefs here work their magic in a gleaming open kitchen that is set at the very back of the dining room and served by an aromatic wood-burning oven. You and your guest will enjoy a dinner at the renowned exclusive Insider’s Table in the legendary kitchen of Alice Waters. Truly a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience a meal at the most influential restaurant in America. Value: Priceless! Generously donated by Chez Panisse Restaurant

You and two of your friends will experience a once in a lifetime golf outing with film and television actor Dennis Haysbert at the Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks, California. Plus a golf hat, golf polo, and hooded sweatshirt from his signature line of DH6 Gear apparel. Dennis Haysbert: Dennis is best known for his appearances in commercials for Allstate Insurance, and for portraying baseball player Pedro Cerrano in the Major League film trilogy, Secret Service Agent Tim Collin in the 1997 political thriller film Absolute Power, and Sergeant Major Jonas Blane on the drama series The Unit. He also played U.S. Senator (later President) David Palmer on the first 5 seasons of 24 and has appeared in the films Love Field, Heat, Far from Heaven and the science fiction series Incorporated. Sherwood Country Club: Sherwood CC has a rich history of hosting PGA Tour events such as the Shark Shootout, hosted by Greg Norman, as well as the World Challenge, hosted by Tiger Woods.  Before the course, Sherwood was also the location for several television shows and movies, most notably, the 1923 version of Robin Hood, starring Douglas Fairbanks, and the 1938 version, The Adventures of Robin Hood, starring Errol Flynn. Value: Priceless Generously donated by Dennis Haysbert