John Wayne Grit Series
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The Journal
The John Wayne Journal is a collection of stories that celebrate the legacy of John Wayne through art, events, special collaborations, and more.
In High Gear
Marisa Wayne, co-founder of GritCycle, and some tireless cyclers set wheels in motion to raise funds in the fight against cancer.
Block the Blaze
Guarding against skin cancer, JWCF works to keep America’s youth sun-safe.
Team John Wayne at the OC Marathon…and Beyond
Runners make their mark, lacing up on behalf of the JWCF.
Legend in a Bottle
As a child in Northern Ireland, Desmond Campbell would sit on the floor of his grandparents’ house and soak up John Wayne movies. “It was the highlight of my life,” the fragrance pro says of those days in the 1960s and ‘70s.
New Life for Duke Spirits
When John Wayne’s youngest son Ethan became manager of his father’s estate, he discovered about 30 wooden vaults that had been sealed by executors after his father’s 1979 passing.
John Wayne Cancer Foundation: Continuing Our Work in the Fight Against Cancer
This summer, youth up and down the coast, including right here in Newport Beach, will head to the beach and take part in a time-honored SoCal Beach tradition – Junior Lifeguards!
A Reflection on Father’s Day
In recent weeks, there have been several dates that reflect the memory of John Wayne. May 26th, the 110th birthday of John Wayne, June 11th, the anniversary of his death and June 14th, Flag Day and Father’s Day.
John Wayne Park is Officially Dedicated on What Would Have Been His 110th Birthday
John Wayne Park will now serve as a tangible reminder of one of Newport Beach’s most famous residents.
