Wednesday, October 30, 2024

10 Things About Patti Roscoe & Comic-Con Museum

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“Every day is a gift. Live each to the fullest”

The San Diego Comic Convention (SDCC or Comic-Con International) is a California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation organized for charitable purposes and dedicated to creating the general public’s awareness of and appreciation for comics and related popular art forms, that celebrate the historic and ongoing contribution of comics to art and culture. Patti Roscoe is a founding member of Comic-Con Museum and former Co-Chair of the Steering Committee.

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#1 I grew up in Buffalo, New York.

 

#2 My Mom and Dad were hard-working, blue-collar workers who provided a good living for us. My Aunt Cathy and my Uncle Danny lived with us. Each morning Aunt Cathy dressed in a suit, got her briefcase, gave me a kiss, and went off to her workday. She taught me lessons that shaped my life. One lesson was that I could do anything I set my mind to, a mantra my son learned at an early age and can parrot back to me.

 

#3 In my early twenties, I drove from Buffalo to Canada to legally street drag race my car.

 

#4 I have been skydiving a bunch of times and love that first step! It must be the speed!

 

#5 London and anywhere in New Zealand are my favorite places to travel.

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#6 It is more important than ever to give back. Our nation and our world are in a fragile state and people are scared for their own and their loved ones’ survival.

 

#7 Giving back in time, treasure, and talent – in small or big ways – shows compassion and empathy to those needing help. Oftentimes, just a kind smile can help a person get through the day.

 

#8 The Comic-Con convention began in 1970 when a small group of comics, movie, and science fiction fans from San Diego put on an event attended by just 300 people. Since then, Comic-Con has grown into a global phenomenon and is widely recognized as the premier popular arts convention in the world.

 

#9 Having a Comic-Con Museum seemed like a natural extension of such a popular genre to create a permanent space in San Diego that celebrates comics and related popular arts year-round.

 

#10 Comic-Con Museum opened on November 26, 2021, with a vision to: thrive as a world-class attraction and gateway to the popular arts for life-long learning of San Diego residents and visitors; become a recognized leader in education by teaching through the lens of the popular arts in nontraditional settings; and positively impact and engage visitors of all ages and demographics through collaborative and engaging arts activities and programs designed to create a community of belonging.

NONPROFIT

Comic-Con Museum
2131 Pan American Plaza
San Diego CA 92101
Balboa Park

www.comic-con.org/museum

Lori Walton
Lori Walton
My love and appreciation for nonprofit work began in college when I was selected to represent UCLA’s undergraduate service organization. As a student, I didn’t have a lot of money to donate but I quickly learned that I could make an impact by giving my time. All you have to do to make a difference in someone’s life is care. For the last 30 years, San Diego has been my home. During this time, I have served on over 17 boards and chaired 27 fundraisers. No matter how much work I do with nonprofits, I am always amazed at the number of awesome causes and dedicated supporters out there. San Diego definitely has the best weather in the world but what makes San Diego America’s finest city are the people. I feel incredibly lucky and blessed to live in a city that has so many kind and selfless souls who genuinely care about making our community a better place for everyone. As Giving Back Magazine’s Philanthropy Editor, each week, I feature a hero and the causes that are creating a positive difference in our world. Always remember that philanthropy is about more than giving money, it’s about caring enough to help others who are in pain. So, go out there and make every moment count!

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