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Matt Miller shares his story of triumph
Matt Miller went to bed with a sense that something was off. He woke up suspecting a heart attack. After driving himself to Providence St. Jude Medical Center, his suspicions were confirmed; Matt had multi-vessel blockages and needed bypass surgery.

The patients & staff of Cardiac Rehab thank you
I cannot begin to describe the immense gratitude and honor that our team feels toward the grateful patients who recently made philanthropic contributions in support of our cardiac rehabilitation program.

Endoscopy Center named in honor of Knott family
In an extraordinary act of generosity, Russell and Mildred Knott of Fullerton announced that they would make a $1.3 million contribution to support the creation of a state-of-the-art endoscopy facility at St. Jude Medical Center.

“Playing” it Forward How One Mother is Stepping Up for Women’s Health
Beverly Dreher doesn’t need to be convinced of the importance of annual mammograms. A member of the Yorba Linda Country Club, she always participated in the club’s annual golf tournament dedicated to friends who have passed away from breast cancer.

A wedding anniversary comes with a new reason to celebrate
In 1968, Dave and Vicki Schindele vowed to care for each other “in good times and bad.” Little did they know that they would be fulfilling that promise 50 years later at St. Jude on the eve of their Golden Anniversary.

A mother’s words manifest as a gift for nursing
Through a remarkable act of generosity, Lennette Schnur is making an estate gift to establish the an endowed fund for nursing — with a goal to break down financial barriers for nurses wishing to pursue further education.

From survivor to supporter
“St. Jude was the reason I was able to start the following New Year off as a survivor. Through my mastectomy, chemotherapy and radiation, they held my hand and guided me through every step.”

So, what comes after cancer treatment?
It’s a Tuesday afternoon and the sound of Shania Twain’s “I Feel Like a Woman” is coming from a gym within the St. Jude Centers for Rehabilitation and Wellness. Inside, Jason Tse, occupational therapist, is helping Julia Cook Muneer master a new line dance.

A heartfelt gift for the present and future
In honor of their appreciation and passion for the program, Dorothy Lippman Salovesh and Charles “Ched” Salovesh announced plans to create an endowment for palliative care services at St. Jude.

A New Aortic Valve: Kitty’s Story
When Kitty Barton needed to have her aortic heart valve replaced, she had one requirement: She needed to be able to dance her way through Aruba several weeks later—a trip she had planned with her daughter and one she considered “non-negotiable.”

Like rock ‘n’ roll, she’s here to stay
Imagine being told by your doctor that you have six months left to live. Yet, here you are 14 years later, healthier than ever—that is the story of Cindy Wilman.

Meet Dan Mabbott and his team of experts
For Dan Mabbott, 65, St. Jude Medical Center was something he drove past on his way to see his doctor at the St. Jude Medical Plaza. “I was happy the hospital was here, I just didn’t think I’d need it,” explains the retired mechanic.

From Stage IV to second chance: A life saved through clinical trial
Jamie Calver was floating on cloud nine. The 55-year-old husband, father and vice president of a haircare company was heading to the airport with his wife of four years for a belated honeymoon trip to Italy when suddenly, he felt excruciating pain down the left side of his body.

Giving impact: Expanding senior services
Funds from St. Jude’s Emergency Response & Recovery Campaign are helping equip and expand the hospital’s Caring Neighbors Program — an initiative that assists frail and isolated seniors with services such as coordinating health appointments, grocery shopping or providing companionship.

Giving back for a life regained
Dick Joe assumed his fatigue was just part of getting older. The stockbroker and grandfather of four recalls taking walks with wife, Marian, that left him short of breath and feeling weak. It wasn’t until a visit to the Great Wall of China that Dick was certain something was not right.

When all seemed lost, hope was found at St. Jude
David March was admitted to St. Jude Medical Center with coronavirus on April 1. The next day, he was put on a ventilator in an induced coma where he would remain for 17 days. With his chances for survival estimated at less than 5% after multiple episodes of severe respiratory failure, David’s family prepared themselves for life without him.

Philanthropy: Making the impossible, possible
In August 2018, Keiko Matthews, MSN, RN, completed her shift at St. Jude, went home, and woke up the next day with an excruciating headache. She asked her fiancé to call 911. The last thing she remembers is silently repeating, “Please take me to St. Jude.”

“‘I was a hopeless cause — yet here I am’: You helped Joni beat the odds
Jo Ann “Joni” Feldman was used to her husband Don getting migraines, but she was surprised when she found herself with one for several days straight. A visit to her doctor lead to an MRI which turned into something no one expected—a trip to the ER: Joni had a ruptured brain aneurysm.

A groundbreaking cancer treatment hits a home run
Don Kwart’s surgery and chemotherapy for colon cancer had failed. But after genetically profiling Don’s cancer, a St. Jude oncologist offered a new strategy: an experimental immunotherapy.

“Game changing” surgical technique targets brain cancer
St. Jude Medical Center is one of the first hospitals in the nation — and the second in California — to use a new breakthrough that allows surgeons to visualize brain cancer in real time. A revolutionary imaging agent called Gleolan causes the tumor to “light up” by making cancer cells appear fluorescent red, clearly delineating tumor tissue from the surrounding brain.

State-of-the-art radiation therapy comes to St. Jude
St. Because of support from friends across our community, Providence St. Jude Medical Center has a new, state-of-the-art radiation system called AlignRT® in the hands of our radiation therapists and oncologists.

Engineering a new approach to brain cancer
As chair of the Cal State Los Angeles Mechanical Engineering Department, Darrell Guillaume spent his days explaining complex concepts. So, when he began losing control of his speech in early 2016, he knew something was wrong.

Hometown heroes
As our area continues to face unprecedented challenges as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the Orange County community has stood with us — raising funds, providing protective gear, offering meals and so much more.

The story of Brian Hong
Now retired, Drs. Amin decided they were at the right time in their lives to downsize, but more importantly, to give back to the community they cherished in a significant way. Their extraordinary generosity will help fund Nursing Excellence and Behavioral Health.

Giving Impact: Securing life-protecting equipment
Donations have enabled the purchase of high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters that clean the air in rooms with patients diagnosed with, or under investigation for, coronavirus disease.
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St. Jude Medical Center Receives $3 Million Gift to Advance Stroke and Patient Care
St. Jude Medical Center is pleased to announce a $3 million gift—one of the largest in the hospital’s history—from the estate of the late Marvin Blaski, a patient who dedicated the bequest gift in appreciation for the outstanding care he received after a stroke in 1996.

Give a gift in honor of Dr. Wo Kong Kwok
St. Jude Medical Center is honored to announce a remarkable $2 million legacy gift from the estate of Wo Kong Kwok, PhD, a Fullerton resident who made the donation in gratitude for the care his wife, Tzu-Wen Kwok, received before she passed away in 2016.

St. Jude Medical Center’s walk among the stars celebrates 30th anniversary
FULLERTON, CA – Eight hundred loyal supporters will honor past and present cancer warriors at the 30th of St. Jude Medical Center’s A Walk Among the Stars event on Saturday, November 16 at the Anaheim Marriott.
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