Making a World of Difference - Our Campaign Publication

June 2010

COVER STORY
Bogart Pediatric Cancer Research Program awards $4.7 million grant to Childrens Hospital Los Angeles

FEATURE ARTICLES

Roberta Williams, MD: inspired commitment to a mission
Construction update: it won’t be long now!
D. Brent Polk, MD, creates a new path to the future
Janet and Steve Rogers make their second gift to First Families
New Hospital Building: Caring for the whole family
Stuart Siegel, MD, honored for outstanding leadership
Southern California credit unions team up to invest in kids
Childrens Hospital’s own Lori Marshall, PhD, RN—champion of patient and family education
Joseph Lynch leaves more than $350,000 to Childrens Hospital Los Angeles
Planned Giving: The “Flip” Trust
A pediatric rheumatologist makes a gift for the future
Upcoming special events

Making a World of Difference - Archive Issues

	March 2010 COVER STORY Prop. 3 bonds issued for New Hospital Building; $55 million in private funds needed to complete construction FEATURE ARTICLES Key philanthropists come together to raise funds for New Hospital Building Lynn and Dick Dotts join First Families Panda Restaurant Group gift to Childrens Hospital brings total giving to nearly $1.6 million Martha and Dan Cuñado make Childrens Hospital their priority New Hospital Building: The Intensive Care experience The California Wellness Foundation: giving core support for youth health James and Trevessa Terrile: investing in children and research Sports LA raises funds for New Hospital Building, honors basketball legend Julius "Dr. J" Erving The Saban Research Institute awarded $10.2 million from American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Jonathan Schaeffer makes creative giving seem easy The Saban Research Building and the New Hospital Building: progress and promise Upcoming special events
	November 2009 Mayor Villaraigosa leads LA Leaders Call to Action initiative to complete New Hospital Building Avery and Andy Barth: safeguarding Childrens Hospital for future generations Millan family dedicated to honoring daughter's memory Gary Damsker: creating a legacy of charity The Fung family: "Giving makes you feel good" "Living Proof" Honor roll of Donors The Saban Research Building and the New Hospital Building: progress and promise Upcoming special events
	August 2009 Board of Trustees announces $10 million challenge for New Hospital Building Margie Petersen's proudest achievement is giving: Children’s Fund Bogart Pediatric Cancer Research Program: sowing seeds of hope for children and families Los Angeles Kings give $500,000 to support Blood Program Jean Perkins Foundation supports cancer researchers Third Noche de Niños event raises more than $1.8 million A child's journey - the trauma patient A century of musical genius: commemorating the life and generosity of Johnny Mercer Friends and donors tour construction site, celebrate New Hospital Building's progress Giving, powerful and planned - Abigail and Eric Wald Charitable remainder trusts - giving generously, with benefits The Saban Research Building and the New Hospital Building: progress and promise Upcoming special events
	June 2009 The Ahmanson Foundation gives second major grant for New Hospital Building Cheryl and Haim Saban join Children’s Fund 100 Schenkman family raises funds for renal research Walmart and Sam’s Club: Making a difference at a grassroots level The Tamkin Family Foundation—a legacy of giving Childrens Hospital a priority for Weiss family Babs Vickman—22 years of volunteer service The Durhams—giving and gratitude Heather and Paul Haaga join First Families Basil W. Martinez—“giving something back” Beverly Hills Cowboy raises $50,000 Put your life insurance to work Delphine Smith: a lasting legacy for children Upcoming special events
	February 2009 National Philanthropy Day honors Kathy and Walt Rose and Fundacion La Curacao Noche de Niños gala benefiting Childrens Hospital returns First Families: Margaret and Michael Kerr W.M. Keck Foundation makes $1 million challenge grant First Families: Jeanne and Michael Beckman join and respond to W. M. Keck Foundation challenge New Hospital Building interior design takes cues from nature Hospital leaders volunteers convene to discuss New Hospital Building Travis and Thomas Kranz - supporting progress and growth First Families: Elayne and Thomas Techentin Bequests: Gifts for the future Joy Rea makes bequest to honor son Upcoming special events
	November 2008 John W. Carson Foundation awards $5 million grant to New Hospital Building HEDCO Foundation makes $1 million gift to New Hospital Building Making a Difference, right now - The Lucky Brand Foundation The New Hospital Building - a first look inside William Lashbrook - giving children a chance at "a normal, healthy life" Skaist-Levy family endows chair in pediatric urology Nautica Malibu Triathlon raises nearly $1 million for pediatric cancer research Looking Beyond Foundation makes gift to the New Hospital Building First Families: Maureen and Dave Williams - "Giving back makes life more meaningful" Planned Giving - A. Ray Van Horn - Supporting the future of Childrens Hospital Los Angeles The New Hospital Building: progress and promise Children's Fund - Lisa and Richard Kornblith share blessings with Childrens Hospital
	August 2008 Children's Award honors Cherngs, Lowes, and Smiths and kicks off the Children's Fund First Families Legacy Program gains respected new members - Mary and Bruce Coffey Sed and Zareh Baghdasarian - Putting children first, all over the world The Lincy Foundation supports future generations Building for our Future - a garden of play for all children Shane's Inspiration and Friedman Charitable Foundation partner to help bring joy to children Doug and Melissa Allensworth - paying it forward with a First Families legacy gift Julio Ramirez: Financial Community Campaign gains a new asset Introducing the Juniors of Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Douglas Fanning makes gift through living trust Philip Spear donates condo in "bargain sale" benefiting the New Hospital Building Alex Meneses and John Simpson give generously to Childrens Hospital
	May 2008 The Children's Fund: The heart & soul of Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Joan and John Delfino support the Children's Fund Frank Lee inspires other to give Joseph B. Gould Foundation gives $2 million for robotic surgery First Families: James Family Cindi and Hank Yost, long-time donors First Families: Judy and Ben Reiling Bluefield Associates, Inc. lends a helping hand William H. Hannon Foundation makes 2nd New Hospital Building grant Lillys make planned gift for New Hospital Building Smigel family endows chair in stem cell research
	February 2008 Fox Entertainment Group makes $3 million New Hospital Building gift Tom Langan makes $3 million gift Ralph M. Parsons Foundation makes 2nd construction grant First Families welcomes Bea & Paul Bennett, Gloria & Glen Holden, and Karen & Michael Learned Tony Behrens gives on behalf of friends in need New Hospital Building Update: Enhancements for the Childrens Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases Peggy Galbraith - Philanthropist of the Year Children's Circle of Care holds annual Conference & Gala William Poindexter creates charitable remainder trust Ted Samuels leads Financial Investment Community Campaign
	October 2007 Communities That Care led by Dona & Gordon Crawford The Annenburg Foundation makes $1 million grant Autism Research Project supported by Las Madrinas Dodgers establish ThinkCure to support cancer research Boone-Fetter Family support Institute for the Developing Mind New Hospital Building Construction Update First Families: Gaila & Joe Boskovich; Kim & Bob Rollo Joseph Drown Foundation makes $100,000 gift RUSNAK Auto Group supports Children's Cup Remarks from Board Co-Chair Tom & Anne Muller create Charitable Remainder Trust Jeff & Kristin Worthe support hospital
	July 2007 HBO makes $5 million New Hospital Building gift Bank of America Foundation makes $1 million New Hospital Building gift Bob & Judy Winston support transplant symposium Cutting-edge technology in the New Hospital Building Living Proof Campaign honor roll of donors Margaret & Ron Preissman, volunteers in action
	March 2007 The Walt Disney Company Foundation makes $5 million New Hospital Building gift. Wells Fargo Foundation makes $1 million New Hospital Building gift Joachim & Christine Splichal pledge $100,000 for New Hospital Building Focus on caregiving environment in New Hospital Building Tyler's Team sets sights on $100,000 mark Alan Wilson & Ina Coleman, creating awareness James & Debbie Burrows, a tradition of giving Bloomfield Family Foundation makes $250,000 gift to support New Hospital Building Physician, J. Gordon McComb, MD, and Employee, Diane Zeoli, include hospital in their estate plans First Families: John & Linda Seiter James & Joyce Allen make Charitable Gift Annuity Campaign leadership plans future efforts
	November 2006 Giselle Fernández-Farrand - Outstanding Philanthropist Entertainment Industry gathers support for New Hospital Building First Families: Peggy & Jim Galbraith Noche de Niños Gala, night of celebration for children Hollywood Café in New Hospital Building Walt Rose completes 17 years of service Children's Circle of Care holds 2007 North American Leadership Conference and Gala Dinner Spotlight on Charlie Tuna, host of 104.3 KBIG Tunathon Monica & Phil Rosenthal, support hospital in many ways Paul & Judy Schaeffer, creating awareness for the hospital Max Factor Family Foundation support New Hospital Building
	July 2006 Living Proof Campaign raises $556 million; second phase of campaign begins John D. "Jack" Pettker elected Board Co-chair First Families: President and CEO, Richard D. Cordova, & wife, Janice Cordova Using mock-up rooms to design a better hospital Sarah Keller Cox supports urology endowment Fritz B. Burns Foundation, celebrating 40 years of partnership Mancino Family support hospital playrooms PricewaterhouseCoopers, Brad & Susan Oltmanns, make $250,000 gift. When You Wish Upon a Star - raises funds for Associates project Earl Greenburg rallies desert support for hospital Q&A with Planned Giving Officer, Endowment Support Strouse Family support cancer and blood disease research The Ahmanson Foundation support New Hospital Building
	March 2006 HBO Celebrity Poker Tournament raises funds for New Hospital Building Las Madrinas supports heart research and New Hospital Building First Families: Linda Hodge Enhanced infection control in New Hospital Building 104.3 KBIG "Tunathon" raises over $450,000 Bill Noce finishes 2-year term as chair of NACHRI Wells Fargo Foundation makes $100,000 New Hospital Building gift Launch of 'The Children's Fund' Newly launched "Men's Guild" holds Poker Night Event Yves & Dominique DeClerck make planned gift Oprah Winfrey to be featured speaker at 2006 Children's Circle of Care Leadership Conference and Gala
	November 2005 Pasadena Guild pledges $8 million for endowments and New Hospital Building Introducing Richard D. Cordova, President and CEO First Families: Ludie & Bill Driscoll Intensive Care in the New Hospital Building Notkin Family endows chair in pediatric diabetes Northern Trust Bank of California - continued support King Tut event sponsored by Northern Trust Bank H. N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation make $1 million challenge grant Judy & Dick Zeigler rally support in the Coachella Valley Dorothy Brown creates Living Trust Isabel and Jeff Arnett give their time and financial support
	August 2005 Groundbreaking for the New Hospital Building Bill & Helen Close give $5 million to New Hospital Building Introducing Henri Ford, MD, new chief of surgery Critical care for infants in the New Hospital Building Donor Spotlight: Living Proof Honor Roll of Donors Tom Duque donates life insurance policy to hospital Campaign update
	April 2005 Ralph M. Parsons Foundation gives $2 million New Hospital Building gift Michael Hoefflin Foundation dedicated to cancer research, treatment and family care First Families: Jane & Kris Popovich Mildred & Sherwood Schwartz - a tradition of support World-class facilities for pediatric cancer care in the New Hospital Building Physicians' Campaign raises $2 million for Living Proof Employee Giving Campaign builds "culture of giving" Holden Williams Team gives back Esther Wachtell, an example of commitment Margaret McMartin leaves bequest to Childrens Hospital John Paul DeJoria committed to helping others
	January 2005 John Stauffer Charitable Trust makes $3 million New Hospital Building gift W.M. Keck Foundation makes $2 million gift to support diabetes prevention initiative First Families: Lucy & Don Crumrine The Heart Institute in the New Hospital Building Farmers Insurance Group and Luisa Acosta-Franco share a passion for helping children Star-studded 'Noche de Niños' gala raises $2 million Extraordinary Leadership for Living Proof Campaign Campaign leaders hold New Hospital Building summit Jane Vruwink Palmer's bequest to support cancer research Physicians who successfully separated conjoined twins to be featured at Children's Circle of Care's 2005 North American Leadership Conference
	Winter 2004 Cheryl & Haim Saban make landmark $40 million gift for pediatric research Inaugural research symposium sponsored by Sabans Arnie Kleiner demonstrates 'doing good' Healing Gardens in the New Hospital Building First Families: Mary Seitz Adams Donor Spotlight: Beth Lowe Trustee, Mary Adams O'Connell leads Healthy City in launching online asset map Sue Smigel named 'Outstanding Volunteer' Steve Switzer shares his will with tomorrow's children Children's Circle of Care hosts North American Leadership Conference & Gala Dinner
	September 2004 Event Spotlight: 'Noche de Niños' Gala Anonymous donor: Creation of USC-CHLA Institute for Pediatric Clinical Research Planned Giving Spotlight: Anita Watson First Families Spotlight: Linda & David Adams New Hospital Building Spotlight: Emergency Care Event Spotlight: HBO All Star Family Sports Jam Donor Spotlight: Wagner Family Corporate Partner Spotlight: Variety Planned Giving Spotlight: Bequests, Emma Phillips Society Donor Spotlight: Samuels Family Proposition 61: Children's Hospital Bond Act
	Summer 2004 Conjoined twins separated in milestone surgery Trustees announce matching gift challenge for Associate & Affiliate members Associates pledge $5 million for neuroscience and imaging research First Families: Bette Volk, Kate Luppen Family-Centered Architecture in the New Hospital Building Chris Albrecht pledges $1 million for New Hospital Building Dayle & Ken Roath make generous gifts to New Hospital Panda Cares donates $100,000 Children's health inspires corporate partnerships Lenore Treister establishes charitable gift annuity