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A Living Legacy
Providence St. Jude Medical Center has established its first Endowed Chairs thanks to generous gifts from the Klaus and Blaski families.
Johnson Moon, M.D Named Junko and Frank Klaus Endowed Chair in Movement Disorders
A lifelong fascination with the brain led Dr. Johnson Moon to consider a career in cognitive sciences before settling on medicine.
Ashish Nanda, M.D. Named Marvin Blaski Endowed Chair in Stroke Care
Honored to be awarded the Marvin Blaski Endowed Chair in Neurosciences in Stroke Care, Dr. Nanda is grateful for community support.
Feels Like Home
Melissa Petrus, mother of five, always knew she wanted a big family and chose Providence St. Jude Medical Center for each of her deliveries.
Our Family Caring for Your Family
Providence St. Jude Medical Center’s award-winning maternity services offer lifechanging support during the various stages of motherhood.
Welcome New Board Members
Providence St. Jude Memorial Foundation welcomed three new board members in the 2023 year.
Back by Popular Demand
Neighbors Helping Neighbors: A Concert on the Hill drew a large crowd of music lovers and like-minded supporters to the scenic Summit House Restaurant on Thursday, May 11.
Every Cent Counts | Summer 2023
Thank you to our loyal community of supporters who have gone above and beyond in honor of Providence St. Jude Medical Center.
Caring for Our Caregivers
Our generous donor community has long appreciated the work of our caregivers and has kindly donated to the Caregiver Assistance Fund.
Leaving His Mark
Kevin Oliff, general manager at BMW of Buena Park and Foundation Board Member, likes to change things for the better.
Empowering Families
The Caregiver Resource Center partners with families caring for frail adults over 60 years old and those with brain impairing conditions.
A Community United
The exclusive Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Concert on the Hill event returns to Summit House Restaurant on Thursday, May 11, 2023.
Every Cent Counts | Winter 2022
Thank you to our loyal community of supporters who have gone above and beyond in honor of Providence St. Jude Medical Center.
Power of Pink Event Supports Crosson Cancer Institute
Thank you to our friends at BMW of Buena Park and AutoNation for supporting Providence St. Jude Medical Center’s Crosson Cancer Institute.
Love, Kindness, and Minnie Mouse Ears
Melissa was advocating for labs but reassured she was fine by another health system. Thankfully, she came to Providence St. Jude.
Harp to Heart
Elizabeth Styffe was driving to the university where she taught nursing when she noticed an unusual movement in one leg. This began the journey to her devasting diagnosis of a grade 4 glioblastoma.
The Future of Philanthropy is Here
Providence St. Jude named funds allow you to choose a strategic focus for your giving that aligns with your priorities.
The Stars Were Shinning Bright
After a two-year absence, Providence St. Jude Memorial Foundation’s A Walk Among the Stars Fashion Show & Gala came roaring back on May 14.
Physician Champion Award Dinner 2022
Twenty-one clinicians across Providence Southern California were recognized at the inaugural Physician Champion Award Dinner.
Meet Bowen Jiang, M.D.
The Foundation is proud to recognize Dr. Jiang for his valued partnership and leadership in advancing patient care.
Meet David Park, M.D.
The Foundation is proud to recognize Dr. Park for his valued partnership and leadership in advancing patient care.
Every Cent Counts | Summer 2022
With only a simple backpack, Sister Yoon traveled for 40 days and raised over $40,000 to benefit Providence St. Jude Medical Center.
A Gift with Great Return
With a CGA, donors can achieve their philanthropic goals, increase income and gain substantial tax benefits at the same time, just as the McGrews did.
From the Harp
Susan discovered she would be calling on her friends at Providence St. Jude for help — an experience that she describes as life-changing.
Family Caring for Family
In July 2020, Daniel Kim was admitted to Providence St. Jude Medical Center with severe COVID-19 symptoms.
Meet Nerissa Valdellon
“I definitely want to make a positive impact.” That’s the main reason Nerissa “Rissa” Valdellon says she serves on the Foundation Board.
Meet Col. Thad Sandford (Ret.)
For the Foundation Board, Col. Sandford hopes to apply the leadership and innovation in the use of health care technology.
Meet our New Chief Executive
With more than 35 years of health care experience, Laura Ramos has been named the new chief executive of Providence St. Jude Medical Center.
A Gift from the Very Beginning
Providence St. Jude Medical Center is fortunate to have a large community of supporters, but few can claim a history back as far as Christian Gerola did.
Giving Patients a Second Chance
Thanks to our community, Providence St. Jude Center of Rehabilitation and Wellness has acquired the Aretech ZeroG® Gait and Balance System.
Every Cent Counts | Fall 2021
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Charlie Enriquez and Katie Cole who held a lemonade stand to raise money in support of Providence St. Jude.
A Commitment to Community Health
Construction is underway on a brand-new health care clinic in Anaheim thanks to Providence St. Jude’s Care for the Poor program.
Meet Our Cardiac Experts
A team of preeminent cardiac experts will be key to propelling Providence St. Jude’s program to new heights of excellence.
A Most Treasured Society
The Sister Jane Frances Society is a unique and profoundly valued group at Providence St. Jude Memorial Foundation. This group was established to recognize and honor those who have made legacy gifts in their
estate plans to Providence St. Jude Medical Center.
COVID Unit Nurse Shares Frontline Experience
But when COVID-19 hit last year, Trevor’s experience dramatically changed. His cross training in critical care was pushed to the forefront as he began serving in the medical center’s COVID unit.
New Board Members Join Providence St. Jude
Providence St. Jude Memorial Foundation is honored to welcome Cindy Shin and Mayor Peggy Huang to their Board of Directors.
Tobi-Hope Jieun Park Gives Back
When poet and Orange County School of the Arts senior Tobi-Hope Jieun Park released her debut collection, Meraki, last year, she not only shared her talents with the world, but also her heart.
Grateful Giving
Paul and Mary Reitler met while he was traveling across the country with friends. The two lovebirds carried on a long-distance romance. Paul graduated from Stanford University and they were married while he served in the Navy. After graduating from Harvard Law School, he joined a Los Angeles–based law firm that later grew from a California firm of four offices to an international firm having fifteen offices.
From Your Heart to Theirs
Thanks in large part to philanthropic support, Providence St. Jude has moved into a new era of complex minimally invasive cardiac care procedures. As the cardiac care program seeks to build upon its suite of advanced diagnosis and treatment offerings, the support of the community partnered with a team of preeminent cardiac experts will be key to accelerating growth and propelling the program to new heights of excellence.
Coming All the Way Back from COVID-19
St. Jude’s Post-COVID Recovery Program draws upon the same expertise that has made the hospital a national leader in areas from cognitive recovery and chronic pain to cancer rehabilitation. “We don’t know of another program in the state that offers this level of comprehensiveness and innovation,” explains Dr. Covarrubias-Eckardt.
A High-Tech “Clothespin”
At Providence St. Jude Medical Center there is another option: a miniature clothespin-like device that attaches to the mitral valve to help it close more completely and restore normal blood flow. Called MitraClip, the dime-sized clip is implanted via a catheter threaded through a vein near the hip and successfully prevents the backward flow or regurgitation of blood by fastening together the valve’s leaky flaps.
A Legacy of Love
Katie Monson might have been only twenty years old. But, in that short time, she shared a lifetime’s worth of empathy and compassion.
In Their Blood: A Lifelong Passion for Philanthropy
Haydee and Carlos first became involved with Providence St. Jude Medical Center when their youngest son, Rodney, was born in April of 1970. Despite modest means, the Molluras were emphatic about their desire to support the medical center. We felt strongly we should give back,” reflects Carlos. “These values are in our blood.”
Pieces of the Puzzle
From 1976 to the beginning of 2015, Dr. Sugarman solved countless diagnostic puzzles as a leading internist and rheumatologist in the Providence St. Jude Medical Center community.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
St. Jude Medical Center Receives $2 million legacy gift
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.
Successful Neighbors Helping Neighbors – Concert on the Hill Event
Thanks to the generosity of our loyal supporters, the September 30, 2021 event raised over $224,000 for Providence St. Jude Medical Center’s Care for the Poor Programs.
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THE Breast Cancer Fundraiser supports cancer patients
Providence St. Jude Medical Center partnered with THE Breast Cancer Fundraiser for a drive-thru WeGive Day to support breast cancer patients.
Crosson Cancer Institute Brings Hope
The Crosson Cancer Institute at Providence St. Jude Medical Center has treated thousands of patients. Here are a few of their stories.
2022 SoCal Philanthropy Foundations Board Retreat
For the first time, Providence Southern California Philanthropy Foundation board leaders came together to celebrate the power of philanthropy to transform healthcare.
Grand Opening Ceremony St. Jude Neighborhood Health Center, Anaheim
Providence St. Jude and the City of Anaheim celebrated the opening of the new St. Jude Neighborhood Health Center in December 2022.
St. Jude Neighborhood Health Centers
St. Jude’s Neighborhood Health Centers provide medical, dental, and mental health services to un/under-insured and low-income families within the Orange County community.
Move More, Eat Healthy
St. Jude is sponsoring a series of initiatives, designed to combat obesity, focused on improving nutrition, enhancing physical activity, and supporting healthy lifestyle policies in low-income neighborhoods.
Each Mind Matters
Each Mind Matters unites us to talk openly and honestly about mental health. St. Jude is encouraging us all to engage in safe conversations about mental health with family, friends, and community members.
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.
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