Pier Del Sol “Pirate’s Cove”
Monday, October 6, 2008 at 12:01AM
Fabian Lewkowicz in Fundraisers , Pacific Park








1) California’s First Lady and Honorary Chair, Maria Shriver and her brother, Bobby Shriver, Santa Monica City Council member, welcome guests during  Pier Del Sol “Pirate’s Cove” at Pacific Park on October 5, 2008. 2)  Maria Shriver aand her daughter Katherine Schwarzenegger, 18, who is a freshman at USC, pose for a portrait during event. 3)  Kapt. Kula's Pyrat Party Band perform during Pier Del Sol. 4) Drunken Pirates sing and dance during the event. 5) Kangaroo Westie and his pirate pal enjoy themselves while greeting guests during the event. 6)  Joshul Herren, 11, (right) his brother Jacob, 9, (center) and their cousin Skyler Hanon, 6, (left) examine a Globe Crab at Captain Carl's Mobile Tide Pool during Pier Del Sol “Pirate’s Cove” at Pacific Park. 7)  Ethan Ito, 3, (left) Zoe Ford, 6, (center) her sister Maggie, 2, (right) compete in a costume contest during Pier Del Sol “Pirate’s Cove” at Pacific Park on October 5, 2008. Ito won the costume contest and received a gift basket. 8) Maggie Ford, 2, competes in a costume contest while sucking on her pacifier. This signature event is Southern California’s largest fundraiser that benefits Special Olympics athletes and was started by California’s First Lady and Honorary Chair, Maria Shriver and Special Olympics Board Member, Anita Green. Since its inaugural year, Pier del Sol has raised more than $4 million to benefit Special Olympics Southern California athletes.  Co-presenting sponsors are The Walt Disney Company, Wells Fargo Bank and Westfield. 
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