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AMM FEATURED PHILANTHROPIST

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Ms. Barbara Lazaroff, A.S.I.D., is an interior and product “Our children truly are the future of this planet; as a parent we
designer, restaurateur, author, radio host, philanthropist and have the ability to change the condition of the world for good
mother of two college-aged sons. She is the co-founder with long after we are gone- if we raise our children to be conscious
Chef Puck of the Wolfgang Puck brand. Barbara was induct- citizens, and by helping others to raise theirs”
ed into the Platinum Circle Hall of Fame for her innovative
restaurant concepts and designs of her acclaimed restaurants Barbara also supports Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Fulfillment
such as the former Spago Hollywood, Granita, Eureka, Spago Fund scholarship program, the Zimmer Children’s Museum’s
Beverly Hills and Chinois Santa Monica, as well as many estab- inner city arts programs, Cleveland’s University Hospital and
lishments nationally and abroad. In addition, she has received various programs within Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Be-
acknowledgments for her business acumen with a NAWBO-LA cause Barbara is resolutely committed to the importance of
Hall of Fame Award and received an honorary Ph.D. from cutting edge research to find avenues of prevention and new
Johnson and Wales for professional management in hospitality. protocols and cures for those afflicted with cancer she serves on
the board of Friends of Sheba Medical Center in Israel and the
“As a business if you want the community to be interested in you, Israel Cancer Research Fund which shares its groundbreaking
you have to been interested in the community.” Barbara is highly discoveries with the world. As a designer, Barbara created her
recognized for her life’s mis- “Flame of Life” Dinnerware,
sion as a community activist “Live your life in full color, with exuberance available online at Amazon, to
and philanthropist. She has support a variety of her char-
been acknowledged for her and purpose and passion—be a person of ities. Her tagline is fittingly
33 years of community ser- integrity, resilience and generosity.” “Plates that Serve the Com-
vice by: Alliance for Housing munity.” Funds are distributed
& Healing/Serra Project/Aid for Aids, APLA, DIFFA, Shanti, to charities that support medical research, women and children’s
and Project Angel Food. She is the national recipient of the causes, veterans, hunger relief, education, the environment and
James Beard Foundation’s Humanitarian of the Year award for animal causes.
her 29 years of co-founding and organizing the American Wine
& Food Festival for Meals on Wheels, raising over 25 million “There is no greater legacy than that of leaving others richer in
for the homebound. Barbara was also honored with NAWBO spirit, body or mind for having touched their lives; whether they
-LA’s Legacy Award for a life in philanthropy for her Meals on are aware that you have been there or not.”
Wheels work and efforts for MAZON, which aids hunger relief.
Concurrently she co-founded the California Spirit event for the Recently, Barbara co-founded FGI: Filmanthropic Group
American Cancer Society for 29 years, raising millions. International, a studio that works with brands causes and A-list
talent to create mainstream film and media. To raise awareness
Barbara is a strong advocate for women’s education, scholar- about bullying, FGI hosted the “White Rabbit” 2015 release
ships and protection. She is dedicated to her support of AVIVA party screening and donated to various charities. Barbara is one
Family and Children's Services for which she raised a million of the women selected for a newly released book by Dale Grif-
dollars of in-kind donations and other funds to remodel the fiths Stamos entitled: RenWomen: What Modern Renaissance
home for abused girls. She is one of the founders of NEWH-LA Women Have to Teach Us About Living Rich, Fulfilling Lives.
and Women Chefs & Restaurateurs. www.BarbaraLazaroff.com ?

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