(photo by Vince Bucci)

Actor Gary Sinise was honored with the “True Grit” Humanitarian Award, and Dr. Maggie DiNome, director of Cancer Prevention Program and chief of general surgery at Providence Saint John’s Health Center, was presented with “The Duke” Special Service Award, at the 30th annual Odyssey Ball on April 11 at the Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire Hotel. The yearly fundraiser benefits the John Wayne Cancer Institute (JWCI) at Providence Saint John’s Health Center and is organized by the John Wayne Cancer Institute Auxiliary. Pictured at the event are Patrick Wayne (left), JWCI chairman and son of John Wayne; Sinise; Anita Swift, JWCI auxiliary president and granddaughter of John Wayne, and master of ceremonies and presenter. J.R. Martinez. For more information, visit www.JWCIgiving.org.