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Every Cent Counts Winter 2023
Thank you to our loyal community of supporters who have gone above and beyond in honor of Providence St. Jude Medical Center.
Collective Action for Meaningful Change
The Dr. Ramiro Fernandez Physician Leadership Group consists of 33 Providence St. Jude Medical Center physicians who are deeply engaged in advancing patient care.
Above and Beyond
Although the Lau family have experienced excellent care for many years, there was one moment in particular that sparked their generosity.
Investing in Innovation
Wo Kong Kwok, Ph.D., and Olga Denton-Kwok have once again assisted Providence St. Jude Medical Center in acquiring advanced technology.
Leading by Example
Duncan and Carolyn Johnson have had a serendipitous connection with Providence St. Jude Medical Center dating back to 1968.
Congratulations to Natalia Covarrubias- Eckardt, M.D.
Natalia Covarrubias-Eckardt, M.D., medical director of inpatient rehabilitation and pain management was honored with the 2023 Philanthropy Physician Champion Award.
Philanthropy Physician Champion Awards 2023
Providence South Division Philanthropy honored eight physicians at its annual Philanthropy Physician Champion Awards event on October 30.
Boots & Ballgowns
A Walk Among the Stars Fashion Show & Gala’s success was reflected in the generosity of its guests, with an astonishing $800,000 raised.
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.
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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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Endowed Chairs Investiture Ceremony 2024
Providence St. Jude Memorial Foundation celebrated the installation of its first endowed chairs at the inaugural investiture ceremony on January 25, 2024.
Meet Ashish Nanda, M.D., the Marvin Blaski Endowed Chair in Stroke Care
Providence St. Jude Memorial Foundation recognized Ashish Nanda, M.D., the Marvin Blaski Endowed Chair in Stroke Care, at the 2024 Endowed Chair Investiture Ceremony.
Meet Johnson Moon, M.D., the Junko and Frank Klaus Endowed Chair in Movement Disorders
Providence St. Jude Memorial Foundation recognized Johnson Moon, M.D. as the Junko and Frank Klaus Endowed Chair in Movement Disorders at the 2024 Endowed Chair Investiture Ceremony.
A Walk Among the Stars 2023 Recap
The event’s ultimate success was reflected in the generosity of its guests as over $720,000 was raised for Providence St. Jude Medical Center’s Crosson Cancer Institute! A Walk Among the Stars was not just any fundraising event; it was a testament to a community united in the fight against cancer.
2023 Philanthropy Physician Champion | Natalia Covarrubias-Eckardt, M.D.
Natalia Covarrubias-Eckardt, M.D., medical director, inpatient rehabilitation and pain management at Providence St. Jude Medical Center was one of eight clinicians across the Providence South Division to be recognized with the 2023 Philanthropy Physician Champion Award.
Gratitude Report
Videos With the generous support of our donors, we are impacting lives here in Orange County every day.
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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