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Every Cent Counts | Summer 2024
Inspiring stories of generosity and the remarkable ways people give back to their communities
Beyblades for a Cause
Tegh Sidhu, the young founder of Beyblades for a Cause and son of Providence St. Jude physician Hina Sidhu, M.D. and Amarpaul Sidhu, M.D., raised $2,500 for Providence St. Jude through his Beyblade tournaments. Beyblade is a competitive spinning top game where two players shoot their Beyblade into a small arena and the last Beyblade spinning wins.
Fullerton Firefighters’ Fill-the-Boot Campaign
Our local 3421 Fullerton Firefighters Association donated a generous $11,000 to our Crosson Cancer Institute from their annual Fill-the-Boot Campaign. The gift was made in honor of retired assistant chief Larry Greene, who is currently fighting stage III prostate cancer, and his late wife, Sparrow Greene, who dedicated more than 35 years as a nurse at Providence St. Jude.
Little League With a Big Impact
Golden Hill Little League took their talents off the baseball diamond to impact their local community during breast cancer awareness month. Last October, they hosted a “Pinktober” baseball tournament and sold custom socks designed to raise awareness for the Crosson Cancer Institute. After a month of fundraising, the league raised $2,500 to support cancer services at Providence St. Jude.
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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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