Stories That Inspire

Your Adventist Health White Memorial Story Matters

We are grateful to our patients, care teams, donors and neighbors for sharing their experiences. These stories show the importance of providing accessible, compassionate, life-saving healthcare in East Los Angeles, Boyle Heights and Montebello.

We are honored to play a part in inspiring stories of health, wholeness and hope through giving and compassion.

Dr. Michel Daher

Prescriptions with a Purpose: A Compassionate Care Strategy

Newsletter Highlights

Dr. Michel Daher is deeply committed to healthcare, applying his pharmacy expertise to improve outcomes for the underserved.

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Bret Thompson

Chef Creates Impact Beyond the Kitchen

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Chef Bret Thompson translates his culinary passion into combating food insecurity and fostering community through nutrition.

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Nicolas Mosaquites

Transforming Experience into Community Action

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Nicolas Mosaquites leverages his financial background and experience to enhance financial literacy and access among Black and Hispanic-Latino communities.

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Adrian Found His Voice Because of You

Be Curious

Impact Report

When Adrian Preciado, 5, from Bell Gardens, California, visited the Rainbow Children’s Center in February 2024 for a speech and language evaluation, he was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.   Adrian was nonverbal. He understood the world around him but had no way to express himself. That changed when pediatric speech-language…

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Thank you for making this life-changing work possible, led by Araceli Marquez

Your gifts don't just fund programs – they transform lives

Care Team

Thanks to your generosity, every program, resource and human connection provided through the Adventist Health White Memorial Community Resource Center (CRC) has changed lives. CRC Program Coordinator Araceli Marquez sees the impact every day.  For Marquez, this work is personal.   “My parents didn’t have many resources, and they don’t speak…

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A stroke stole parts of Rosa Mercado’s life. You helped her get them back.

Be Welcoming

Impact Report

In December 2021, Rosa Mercado suffered a stroke that paralyzed her right side. She could no longer do what she loved, like work, drive or dance cumbia. Isolated and depressed, she spent two years in physical therapy but remained weak, reliant on a walker and afraid to leave her home…

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