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.

read story

Bret Thompson

Chef Creates Impact Beyond the Kitchen

Newsletter Highlights

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

read story

Nicolas Mosaquites

Transforming Experience into Community Action

Newsletter Highlights

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

read story

More Stories

All Stories
  • All Stories
  • Care Team
  • Donors
  • Newsletter Highlights
  • Patients
  • Volunteers/Interns

Angelique Alvarez’s Story

Be Brilliant

Donors

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…

more

Adrian Found His Voice Because of You

Be Curious

Impact Report

Adrian was nonverbal. He understood the world around him but had no way to express himself.

more

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…

more