As long as I can
I will look at this world
for both of us.
As long as I can
I will laugh with the birds,
I will sing with the flowers,
I will pray to the stars,
for both of us.
~by Sascha

I love you and I will miss you more than words can say.
Rest in peace  beautiful Angel…

Exclusive interview with Jay Photoglou

“I want Gretchen Rossi prosecuted for filing a false police report against me,” ex-boyfriend Jay Photoglou tells RadarOnline.com exclusively.

“In the past year Gretchen has done nothing but lie about me and our relationship and used law enforcement in a malicious and frivolous manner. She falsely filed a restraining order against me that was dismissed and then filed two false police reports against me accusing me of theft.”

“Both of these criminal reports were investigated by the Costa Mesa PD and both were flatly rejected for prosecution by the Orange County District Attorney.” Read full story at RadarOnline.com

*View letters from and Jay’s attorney
and Costa Mesa Chief of Police

Another miscommunication?

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While we are free to choose our actions, we are not free to choose the consequences of our actions.
~Stephen Covey

‘Real Housewife’ Gretchen Rossi Fights
Claims She Set Up Fake Leukemia Charity

Rossi claims she had no idea that the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society did not carry out their end of the deal. “Real Housewife” Gretchen Rossi is hardly a stranger to drama, but the O.C.-based reality star ignited a firestorm recently when news broke that a charitable memorial fund she set up last year didn’t actually exist.

According to Rossi, she received verbal confirmation last year from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) that the Jeff Beitzel Fund, founded in memory of her late husband, would be established through their organization. But Rossi tells Tarts that she was unaware that the agreement was not carried out on their end.

“I was always under the impression that the fund was set up with them. After speaking with them now, I realized it was not their intention to not communicate the details of how restricting funds within the organization works. They are a large organization with a lot of moving parts,” Rossi explained exclusively to Pop Tarts. “I was told by a former employee last year that all money raised could be restricted into a fund we would call ‘The Jeff Beitzel Memorial Fund.’

Read full story at FOXNews.com

(Revised) On April 22 2009, Gretchen writes in her BRAVO blog,

“My campaigning started the weekend of April 4th. I was asked to participate in the Orange County Boat Show, autographing pictures, selling little sailor teddy bears for the kids, and selling wristbands that said “relentless” with all proceeds going back to the Jeff Beitzel fund and LLS. A portion of all ticket sales went back to LLS and the Jeff Beitzel Fund as well! It was a really fun event and I got to meet a lot of great and wonderfully giving individuals.”

The Jeff Beitzel fund and LLS. Not The Jeff Beitzel Memorial Fund within the LLS. Not LLS in memory of Jeff Beitzel. It says the Jeff Beitzel fund and LLS. That was a year ago, where did the proceeds and the portion of all ticket sales go? She continues,

“I will be ending my campaign on June 5th with a big Gala for all the hard work all the candidates have done throughout the last ten weeks! I look forward to continuing in the fight against cancer way past June 5th!
Be sure to visit my LLS website for more information on all these events and to donate! www.lls.org/ociegrossi or go to my website www.gretchenrossi.com.“

Oh yes, be sure to click on the link above and visit her LLS website…

Gen Art L.A. Fall Fashion show, March 2009

Interesting statement at about 1:37

3/09 Starting foundation
4/09 The Jeff Beitzel Fund and LLS
2/10 LLS and The Jeff Beitzel Foundation -she started
3/10 The Jeff Beitzel Memorial Fund within the LLS
3/10 The LLS in memory of Jeff Beitzel

3/10 Addresses ridiculous rumor  “…Someone stating that it doesn’t exist is ignorant, direspectful, and incorrect! People should stop spreading false & malicious rummors.”

*scratches head*

This statement has been confirmed by the LLS. Misunderstandings do occur, I get that. I don’t get how it took a whole year to realize there was an issue. Anyways, hopefully it has all been resolved and they can move forward working together.

What are your thoughts, if any on the following?
Will Gretchen will be setting up a fund or foundation as she has previously claimed?
What portion of the proceeds are going to be donated to LLS?
Do you think Gretchen misrepresented the fact that all the proceeds will go to this foundation or fund?
Do you think Gretchen has misrepresented the fact that she started a foundation or fund in Jeff’s name?

At first glance it appears to be an article. It has the headline, content and a generous size picture of Ms. Rossi, but is categorized under blog and there is no mention of an author.

Addressing Rumors Regarding
the Jeff Beitzel Memorial Fund

After speaking with LLS today they have responded apologizing for the miscommunication [sic] with this statement:

“In conversations that took place last year between Gretchen Rossi and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) there was a miscommunication [sic] concerning the establishment of a Jeff Beitzel Memorial Fund. A fund has not been set up by LLS and we apologize for any embarrassment this may have caused Miss Rossi. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will work with Miss Rossi to identify a researcher who will be named in Jeff Beitzel’s memory. The funds previously raised and any additional funds, such as those that may be forthcoming from the sale of Miss Rossi’s song on iTunes, will be used to help support the LLS mission. LLS appreciates the effort put forth by Miss Rossi.”

Not to nitpick, but who spoke to LLS and who from LLS responded with the statement? I guess it may be somewhat irrelevant in most cases, but under the circumstances it almost seems a little too vague? Anyways, I do hope all it has been resolved!
There is still no mention of The Jeff Beitzel Foundation, which I don’t think was a part, or within LLS…because she has stated on a few occasions, proceeds will go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and The Jeff Beitzel Foundation. I think a little explanation /clarification could go a long ways…

On a sappy side note: As a mother of a child who is now a cancer survivor, and a daughter of a cancer survivor, it’s because of the efforts of organizations like LLS, The American Cancer Society, Susan G. Komen Cancer Foundation and many others that helped make that possible. They can always use our support.

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“To date, LLS has not received proceeds from the sale of Gretchen Rossi’s song…” [4/1/10]