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With the generous support of our donors, we are impacting lives here in Orange County every day.
“We are delighted and honored to be a part of ensuring unmatched medical care for this community.”
Endoscopy Center named in honor of Knott family
leading diagnostic center for colon cancer and other digestive-system disorders. It will include five procedure rooms, pre- and post-procedure observation areas and consultation rooms, and will be equipped to safely deliver sedation during procedures.
Russell Knott was the former general partner of Knott’s Berry Farm and the only son of its founders, Walter and Cordelia Knott. He was four years old when the family moved to Buena Park and leased 10 acres of land to farm, the humble beginning of what grew into a legendary family business empire.
The Knotts’ ties with St. Jude Medical Center began before the hospital was even built. “I’ve had a long association with St. Jude; it’s our community Hospital,” Russell Knott recently stated.
Russell and Mildred Knott lived for many years in La Habra Heights, where they raised their sons. As the population of North Orange County grew in the 1950s, the need for a local health care facility became increasingly obvious. The Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange responded to the challenge, opening St. Jude Hospital in 1957. Russell served as treasurer of the Building Fund Committee, which raised $1.7 million to construct the largest medical facility in North Orange County.
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Quiet Generosity
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Humble Champion
David Batterman’s journey with Providence St. Jude began in 1996 with lifesaving six-way bypass surgery. This marked the start of…
Expanding Hope
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Glamour and Gratitude
The generosity and enthusiasm of A Walk Among the Stars Fashion Show and Gala attendees culminated in $933,000 raised to…
Easing the Healing Journey
Providence St. Jude Medical Center recently received an $825,000 grant from the California Department of Rehabilitation to support comprehensive care…
Partner in Philanthropy
Providence St. Jude Memorial Foundation proudly recognized Stewart Shanfield, M.D., as the 2024 Philanthropy Physician Champion.
Every Cent Counts | Spring 2025
Inspiring stories of generosity and the remarkable ways people give back to their communities
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Navigating the Cancer Journey
When Jane was diagnosed with breast cancer, Nurse Navigator Angela Acevedo became her advocate, guide and support -- from the initial meeting with the oncologist to the final chemotherapist treatment. I will never forget all the ways Angela helped me through a very difficult time in my life,” reflects Jane.
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Minutes that make a difference
Michael Lora woke up not knowing he would be fighting for his life later that day. Within hours he was being transported to St. Joseph Hospital Emergency Care Center. He was immediately met by a team of nurses and doctors, including Dr. Peter Smethurst who recommended antibiotics which ended up saving his life.
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The heart of the matter
“I was a ticking time bomb. A heart attack waiting to happen.” Carrol was informed she needed immediate bypass surgery, but a rare genetic disorder would make it unsafe to perform. That’s when St. Joseph Hospital came through with a new, minimally invasive technique.
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A life devoted to caring
Shirley Moretti, a donor and friend, said it best. “When we focus on others, we learn about ourselves.” Giving back to others was one of her greatest joys in life — it filled her heart and inspired countless others to follow in her footsteps.
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Leaving a legacy through giving
A dedicated and compassionate caregiver at St. Joseph Hospital for decades, Melvin Schwartz and his wife demonstrated their friendship and support for the Hospital by establishing a legacy through a generous charitable planned gift.
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One of the best ever
More than 300 golfers enjoyed a day that included two 18-hole courses of golf and raised more than $405,000 in support of the St. Joseph Hospital’s Cardiovascular Program.
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A record-breaking event
Supported by Marsha Moeller and presented by Centaurus Financial, Inc. and The Gooding-Barry and Immell Families, Celebration 2019 raised a record-breaking $676,000 for the Nursing Center of Excellence while celebrating 90 years of healing at St. Joseph Hospital.
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