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
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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
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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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A Legacy of Giving
Be a Force for Good
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2024 marked the 10-year anniversary of the Adventist Health White Memorial Los Angeles Pet Therapy Program, also known as Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT). We’re grateful for volunteers like Tina Appel and her dog, Belle, from Love on 4 Paws, who bring smiles to our patients and help speed up their recovery. …
moreAngelique Alvarez’s Story
Be Brilliant
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Angelique Alvarez is an intern who joined Adventist Health White Memorial’s Workforce Development program in 2024. Learning from nurses and supporting patients helped her gain self-confidence and show more of her personality. Her simple gestures, such as a friendly “hello,” sparked conversations with grateful patients who were happy to see…
moreThe Robert R. and Jaclyn Tilly Hill Family
BE A MISSION OWNER
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On Sept. 26, 2024, the Adventist Health White Memorial community gathered to honor the Robert R. and Jaclyn Tilley Hill family for their generosity. During an intimate ceremony, two plaques titled “This Little Light of Mine” were unveiled in the hospital’s lobby and surgery waiting room. In August 2020, the…
moreStefan Friedman
“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…
moreEfrain Escobedo
"I found my purpose in serving others”
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From “knucklehead” to changemaker When Efrain Escobedo became President and CEO of the Center for Nonprofit Management in February 2023, it symbolized more than career success. It was the culmination of a journey defined by discovering his purpose and giving others the hope he once needed. At 18, Escobedo was…
moreAvygail Sanchez
“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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