Searchlight Vol. 3, no. 1

Research Fund Established to
Honor PaulJabara
by Susan Black, Assistant Editor
Paul Jabara, the versatile singer, songwriter and performer, died last summer after a long and courageous battle with AIDS. Jabara gained national prominence in the late '70s when "Last Dance," a song he wrote for Donna Summer, became a multi-award-winning hit. During his lifetime he enjoyed a great
deal of success in the recording industry and, in recent years, on Broadway...... vNow Jabara's family has established a research fund in his name, and proceeds are being... donated to SEARCH Alliance for clinical trials of new drugs to fight AIDS. "Paul was certainly
a strong fighter from the start of his illness," said Dr. GaryJacobs, one of Jabara's personal
physicians who is also a member of the SEARCH Alliance Scientific Advisory Board. "Paul's
family and his friends in the community feel it is vital that we come together to help SEARCH
Alliance in seeking a cure," Jacobs said.
"Paul's last song, 'We're Gonna Win,' is a very positive statement for fighting this terrible disease," Jacobs added. In it, Jabara calls for unity in the AIDS cause: "We'll make a chain too
strong to break/We won't give up, we won't give in/We're gonna fight, we're gonna win/Don't
give up on the dream we've shared for a lifetime."
S Some years ago, in an interview with Jabara right after he won a Grammy for "Last Dance,"
he was asked how he would like to be remembered. "Adventurous... willing to try anything,
+...to just taste life completely," he grinned, with characteristic good humor. As the interview
Scame to an end, he was asked if he had anything special he wanted to say. In light of the cur
rent fight against AIDS, his words now take on a special meaning: "There are a lot of people
who are very talented but don't have the strength to constantly fight. And sometimes they give up, which is very disappointing, because it's a tough business.
But I have to believe that faith is going to make you come through."
Donations in honor ofPaulJabara should be made out to SEARCHAlliance and sent to 7461 Beverly Boulevard, Suite 304, Los Angeles, CA 90036

WoMENSEARCH NETWORK
EXPANDS As COMMIT EES FORM
by Susan Black, Assistant Editor

In October, producer Michael Childers
opened his home to the second meeting of
WomenSEARCH, a new fundraising and
AIDS awareness organization drawing on
the talents and expertise of men and women
in the entertainment industry. Co-chairs
Stockton Briggle and Linda Berman congratulated the group on its encouraging
show of support-many new faces were
seen at this gathering, indicating that the
call to "bring a friend" to meetings is drawing strong response.
SEARCH Alliance Executive Director Marcia
Smith spoke to the group about the politics
and economics surrounding the AIDS epidemic, while Drs. Gary Cohan, Robert
Jenkins and Anthony Scarsella illuminated

issues particular to women with HIV. This
focus has been quickly adopted as the first
order of business on the WomenSEARCH
agenda, and a number of committees were
organized in order to launch various projects targeting public awareness of women's
health care. These areas include public
relations, corporate sponsorship, doctors'
awareness, education, and special events.
Subsequent meetings will further define
projects and members' roles. Those interested in committing time, energy and expertise to the goals of WomenSEARCH are welcomed and encouraged to attend.
If you are interested in participating in
WomenSEARCH, please call the SEARCH
Alliance office.

Board MemberBill Zimmerman visits with
SEARCH friends Helen and SpencerAndrews
at a recent fundraiser hosted by new
Board Member Dr Anthony Scarsella

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