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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Stefan 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…
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"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,…
moreProviding 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…
moreMarylyn Aceves, Board Member
Grit, determination and dedication to the community
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As the Chief of Staff for Golden Boy Promotions boxing promotional company, Aceves has proven her mettle not with gloves but with grit and strategic savvy.
moreDaniel 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.
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