LISA WHITE President, Beer for Boobs

Hi, I’m Lisa White. I’m the Vice-President of White Labs. I have been honored to be a part of Beer for Boobs for the fourth year now, and equally blessed to be with a company that allows us to fight breast cancer “on the clock.” I started fighting breast cancer four years ago- I walked my first 60 mile, 3-day walk while 5½ months pregnant. That was an incredible challenge. My son Wayde is 2 years old now and cheers his mama on! I feel like I can’t stop the fight with all the friends that are diagnosed every year- most of them not even 40 years old! I walk for all the people going through chemo and my aunts who have lost their breasts to cancer. I walk so one out of 8 women won’t get breast cancer anymore. The best part of Beer for Boobs is we can raise money for research, raise awareness, all while raising a pint glass. So come and raise a glass with me at one of our upcoming events. Save Boobies, save the world!

LARA WENNER Vice-President, Beer for Boobs

Hello, My name is Lara Wenner. I'm a Family Practice Physician in Las Vegas Nevada and this will be my fourth year as a member of Beer For Boobs. Why do I do this? I originally did this because my friend Lisa asked me to. I would do almost anything she asked of me. Why do I keep doing it? After that first year I was addicted. I was addicted to the spirit of the event. I was addicted to the feeling of people cheering you on. How often do you get honked at by passing cars to encourage you on. I don't know about you but when people are honking at you in Vegas it's usually to tell you to get the hell out of the way. But mostly I do it for the feeling that maybe I'm not powerless. I diagnose people every year with every kind of cancer and before I got involved in this event I felt powerless. I would ship them off to the oncologist and some would come back and some wouldn't. Now I'm empowered to know that this great accomplishment will actually make a difference in someone's life and maybe, just maybe there will be a cure during my lifetime simply because I committed to taking some extra steps once a year. How many steps do we take everyday that mean nothing? Too many to count. As I am writing this my heart is heavy because I diagnosed one of my best friends with Breast Cancer this very morning. I haven't even told her yet and I don't know how I'm going to do it without breaking down. This year I will do this for her. So when people ask me why I do this, why have I ruined my feet for the last three years to the point where I am embarrassed to get a pedicure which is one of my favorite things in the world?! I ask you, why doesn't everyone? Everyone deserves a lifetime. I'm just doing my part to help.

MEG FALBO Treasurer, Beer for Boobs

Hi I am Meg Falbo. This is my 3rd year walking the 3 day. I have several friends that are breast cancer survivors and my mom passed away more than a decade ago from Leukemia. Everyone is affected by cancer in some way. Along with two sons I also have a daughter and I hope that generation sees a cure. I am lucky to split my professional career between two very supportive companies, White Labs as Controller/HR and Alexander Cosmetic Surgery as Practice Administrator. Thank you for the support.

NEVA PARKER Secretary, Beer for Boobs

Having been a long-time White Labs employee, I jumped on the opportunity to be involved this amazing cause. I have now been with Beer for Boobs since its inception in 2008, but only walked for the first time in 2010 and am now a lifer. I walk because I can, for so many women that are affected by breast cancer – for my mother, my daughter, my friends, my neighbors.

As one of the team’s resident event planners, I’m really looking forward to all of the new faces of Beer for Boobs and enjoying all of the fundraising events we will share. I also have a great collection of every piece of Beer for Boobs merchandise that has ever existed. My favorite thing about the 3-Day for the Cure and Beer for Boobs is the relationship I’ve had the opportunity to form with each of the team members while undertaking this important journey.

Currently I work as the Laboratory Director at White Labs, and like many employees, have worn many hats. I am mother to two-year old Ada and wife to thirty-two year old Glen, who both support me during the 3-Day for the Cure. I enjoy spending time at the beach, cooking, rooting for the San Diego Chargers, reading, and playing with blocks, as well as beer, wine, and cocktails.

JESSICA OTTENGHEIME

My name is Jessica. I am an Army veteran with hopes of attending law school in the future. I currently live in Orange, CA and work as an EMT for Care Ambulance. I am participating in the 3-day walk in loving support of my mom, Peggy Ottengheime and in loving memory of her good friend, Virginia (Ginny) Hampson. My mom continues to battle her cancer. Seeing her courage through her multiple health hurdles makes me proud to call her my mom and gives me something to strive to become. Through my efforts, I hope to help to bring an end to this disease that affects so many of our lives. I am proud to be part of such a great team that shares a similar goal as well as interests. I hope that my participation will bring peace to the lives of many and hope to a future generation.

STACI PIKE

My name is Staci Pike and I am an Conference Services Manager at the Omni San Diego Hotel. I’m a first time walker and very excited to tackle this journey of raising money to conquer a horrible disease. Although I am fortunate to not know someone personally who has had breast cancer, I have several friends and family who have battled other forms of cancer, and I believe finding a cure for breast cancer will find a cure for all cancer! I joined Beer for Boobs because I wanted to be part of a team that would make this process fun. Our goal of $25,000 means we each need to work hard to raise more than the minimum requirement to walk, and I know if any team can do it, this is the one! My favorite beer is anything cold, preferably enjoyed on a hot summer day, watching a baseball game!

LAURA ULRICH

My name is Laura Ulrich; I’m from St. Louis MO. After graduating college with a degree in English, I moved to Ft. Collins CO. I got in the beer business by bartending and getting to know and love the Local breweries and was given a chance to work for Odell Brewing Co.’s bottling line. After a year and half, I was ready for a larger city, some sun, and new challenge so I moved to San Diego CA. I was lucky enough to land a job for Stone Brewing Co. on their bottling line in 2004 and have been with them ever since. I worked my way up from bottling line to Filter, and then to become the 1st Female Brewer for Stone. I’m currently the Brewery Trainer, which allows me to train our procedures on to the new hires, or those moving up the ranks. I joined Beer for Boobs because the last several years I’ve been witness to their outstanding passion for raising money for Cancer prevention and treatment, while being passionate about beer which is right up my alley. I walk for my Aunt who is now cancer free. I walk for my sister and my 4 niece’s to one day live in a world free of cancer. I walk for BOOBS!

ALLISON WELLS

Allison Wells is one of the newest members of the Beer 4 Boobs team. She is White Labs current Quality Control guru. She recently moved to San Diego from Jacksonville, Florida with her husband and their dog, Luther. When she isn't working on producing the best liquid yeast available, you can probably find her training for her next 10K race, relaxing at yoga, or hanging out with her husband and friends. While Allison likes beer (Deschutes Pale Ale is her favorite), she LOVES wine. She has a Masters in Enology and hopes to make wine this coming harvest.

Allison is walking for all the women in her life, young, old, rich, and/or poor. Cancer does not discriminate and hopes that none of her friends or family members will ever had to undertake the emotional, physical, and mental challenges of breast cancer.