Board Member Stories Inspiring Journies
Making a Meaningful Difference in Our Community
The Adventist Health White Memorial Charitable Foundation Board of Directors represents the very best of our philanthropic mission to the community. Read our board members' inspiring stories to learn how their guidance, unwavering support and commitment makes a meaningful difference in the lives of those served by Adventist Health White Memorial.
Frank Robinson, Board Member
A Life of Significance — Making a Difference in the Lives of Others
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As a young man, Frank Robinson dreamed of a lofty career in private bank wealth management and investment services. He envisioned working with millionaires, cutting checks and cashing his hefty bonuses. However, a powerful conversation with his father, Frank Robinson Sr., early in his banking career altered Robinson’s life and…
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Providing Compassionate Cancer Care
Understanding the Patient Experience
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Daniel H Kim, MD, found his life’s calling in the quiet of a microbiology lab at the University of California, Berkeley. “I was a biochemistry and molecular biology major working in a microbiology lab with vials of yeast and bacteria, and my only human interactions were my lab mates,” Kim…
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“I wish that I could save the world. I really, really do.”
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One step closer to saving the world When Avygail Sanchez was just 10 years old, she dreamed of saving the world. The first big problem she would fix was eradicating homelessness in her Huntington Park, California, community. Her plan was simple: she would win the lottery to secure funding. Then,…
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“I've always believed that healthcare is a right, not a privilege.”
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Inspired by loss, Stefan Friedman joined the fight to ensure everyone has access to care and hope In 2021, Bradley Friedman, 40, had a thriving career as a corporate attorney in New York City, a loving wife, two beautiful children and access to top-tier healthcare. However, his life changed in…
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Board Member Stories Inspiring Journies
Making a Meaningful Difference in Our Community
The Adventist Health White Memorial Charitable Foundation Board of Directors represents the very best of our philanthropic mission to the community. Read our board members’ inspiring stories to learn how their guidance, unwavering support and commitment makes a meaningful difference in the lives of those served by Adventist Health White Memorial.
Frank Robinson, Board Member
A Life of Significance – Making a Difference in the Lives of Others
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As a young man, Frank Robinson dreamed of a lofty career in private bank wealth management and investment services. He envisioned working with millionaires, cutting checks and cashing his hefty bonuses. However, a powerful conversation with his father, Frank Robinson Sr., early in his banking career altered Robinson’s life and…
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Lauren Trenkle, Board Member
Keeping Our Community Safe
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To the uninformed eye, a mobile morgue unit appears quite unassuming. It looks like a truck trailer and usually has a plain white finish with a discreet logo. But upon opening the doors, the full weight of its purpose becomes apparent. Suddenly, it becomes a haunting and somber sight. That…
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Giving Back to the Community: A Commitment to Mental Health Care and Prevention
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A. Paul Kurkjian, MD – or Dr. K, as he is known to his patients and his staff – is a man of many worlds. He is a child of Armenian heritage, grew up in Latino communities in Los Angeles and attended the prestigious St. Francis High School in La…
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Finding Gratitude in a California Adventure
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Sometimes the greatest adventure is the one you were scared to take. For Sean King, his wife Kaitlin, and three kids, Eamon (9), Emma (8), and Brendan (5), the year 2019 was their call to adventure. So far, it’s been an incredible journey. King began his professional career with PepsiCo…
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