In brief

Honoring his father who died from cancer five years ago, Mike

Rogers will once again “Paddle for the Cure.”

Enduring a 32-mile race from Catalina Island to Manhattan Beach,

Rogers will symbolically parallel the physical struggles that cancer

patients endure.

To date, he has raised $200,000 for cancer research at Hoag Cancer

Center. And with more than 500 residents expected to attend the event

this Saturday, Rogers hopes to increase that figure.

A fund-raiser will begin Saturday with a sunset “Luau for Life” from 6

to 9:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Newporter. The event will feature hula dancers,

the surf band “The Swingin’ Tikis” and tropical drinks.

Money raised at the luau will benefit Rogers’ mission to raise money

for cancer.

The Hyatt Newporter is at 1107 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach.

Information: (949) 760-5820.