Stories from Caring Supporters
Inspiring Hope Through Philanthropy
At Adventist Health White Memorial Charitable Foundation, we are grateful to have generous donors who give time, money and passion to support hope and healing in our community. Here are some of their remarkable stories.
Ruben Rosales
Defying a Lupus Death Sentence
Donors
In 1991, at 31 years old, Ruben Rosales received a life-altering lupus diagnosis. Doctors delivered a chilling prognosis: “You have 10 years to live.”
Ruben Maciel
Child's diagnosis spurs service to Adventist Health White Memorial
Board
Ruben Maciel is President of The SL Group and new Adventist Health White Memorial Charitable Foundation (AHWMCF) Board of Directors Board Chair. Ruben joined the Board of Directors in 2016 and has served the East LA and Boyle Heights communities with tremendous passion, empathy and leadership. He believes that no…
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Daniel H Kim, MD, Advisory Board Member
Radiation oncologist brings bold vision to Adventist Health White Memorial
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Medical oncologist Daniel H Kim, MD envisions a community wellness hub for residents of East Los Angeles and Boyle Heights.
moreRostam Kavoossi, MD
Healer, Father, Friend
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“Having an impact on his patients and being part of a community that needed help was one of the things he was very passionate about,” shared his wife, Ava Kavoossi. “So I am grateful we can have an impact to help Adventist Health White Memorial too.”
moreSean King, Board Member
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…
moreA. Paul Kurkjian, MD, Advisory Board Member
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…
moreLauren Trenkle, Board Member
Keeping Our Community Safe
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“A little ripple sometimes causes a big wave,” Trenkle said, reflecting on the past three years of leading Total Testing Solutions (TTS) and seeing its positive impact on the community. “You just didn’t even realize it was about to happen.”
moreFrank 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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