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Pay It Forward, The legacy of giving
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Giving
Summer2016
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Join Andrea Jeffrey by making Orange Coast Memorial a part of your life’s legacy.
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FOCUS ON DONORSTriumph Over Adversity
The Legacy Of Giving
Facing adversity truly tests the character of a person. For Andrea Jeffrey of Huntington Beach, or “AJ” as she is affectionately known, challenges have only made her stronger. As a volunteer for Orange Coast Memorial, AJ offers support to cancer patients. She understands their struggle; AJ is a breast cancer survivor herself.
But that is not the only battle that she has faced. Fourteen years ago, AJ was diagnosed with progressive systemic scleroderma and was given one to two years to live. As a result of her condition, she also suffered from renal failure and congestive heart failure. Then came her diagnosis of breast cancer and major knee surgery. Today, however, she is doing well and she credits the care she received from MemorialCare.
Through it all, AJ was a fighter and continued to run her own company, volunteer in the community and serve as matriarch for her family. Facing such battles, “makes you a better person,” she says.
Pay It Forward
AJ with friends Olwen Harkin, Beverly Dillingham, Joanne Bell and Lisa Just at Orange Coast Memorial Community Cancer Advisory Council’s fifth
annual March for Hope champagne brunch.
Rather than dwell on the many hurdles she has faced, AJ focuses on how to make the world around her a better place by “paying it forward” and encouraging a family focus on philanthropy and volunteering.
This spirit thrives in her sons and grandchildren. When AJ’s grandson Nate was 6, he witnessed his grandmother’s battle with breast cancer. He watched her hair fall out and saw her struggle with the side effects of treatment. AJ’s example really had an impact on Nate, and when he was 10, he came up with the idea of “Skate for the Cure,” a skateboarding fundraiser to raise money to fight cancer. “Nate gets it,” said AJ, and she is truly proud. Her other two grandchildren, Daniel and Elliott, are also actively helping others by donating basic needs items and making Christmas stockings for the homeless.
Webster’s Dictionary defines legacy as a noun which means “something, such as property or money, that is received from someone who has died.” AJ begs to differ. She feels legacy is a deeply personal, emotional action – a demonstration of what your life has meant and what impression you leave on your family and community.
AJ is not only leaving a legacy of her actions, but is also giving to organizations close to her heart, including Orange Coast Memorial. “Sometimes people don’t think that in a nice community like Fountain Valley, a hospital such as Orange Coast Memorial has needs.” She is struck by the fact that although she has never faced the challenge of not being able to pay her medical bills, that others do. “I have been fortunate to have good insurance, but I realize others may face large medical bills and Orange Coast Memorial provides the same treatment to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay. A medical crisis could wipe out any savings a family has.”
Because of this, AJ has remembered Orange Coast Memorial in her estate plans. “Accessing health care shouldn’t be a matter of good fortune”, says AJ. She recognizes the need in the community and sees what Orange Coast Memorial has done for her. “That’s part of what legacy does, it fulfills a need for those moments you see someone in need and can’t get help.” AJ says her gratitude is from the heart, and it is very genuine.
“MemorialCare makes legacy a verb, not a noun.” – AJ
WhatLEGACYwill you leave?
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FOCUS ON EVENTS
Thank You to our March For Hope 2016 Underwriters and Sponsors
Guest speaker Julio Ibarra, M.D. with wife Paloma, Antoinette and Casey Casburn
Miranda Ishak, Terence O’Heany, M.D., Community Cancer Advisory Council member
Joanne O’Heany, Robert Greenfield, M.D. with wife Audrey
Cindy Lucido and Community Cancer Advisory Council member Michele McGarry,
owner of CMC Wigs
The Orange Coast Memorial Community Cancer Advisory Council’s fifth annual March for Hope champagne brunch was held on Sunday, March 13 at the Center Club in Costa Mesa.
More than 200 guests turned out to help support the MemorialCare Cancer Institute at Orange Coast Memorial, raising over $38,000 for cancer patient services.
Longtime Foundation supporter Margaret Nerio was this year’s honorary chair and Orange Coast Memorial oncology social worker Dani Daniels was the special guest speaker. Dani shared insights into the lives of the many cancer patients she has worked with over the years and how the challenges they faced were eased by the support generated from this annual event.
March For Hope 2016 Guest Speaker and Cancer Survivor Dani Daniels and Orange Coast
Memorial Foundation Director Paul Stimson
Community Cancer Advisory Council member Jennifer Zouras and
March For Hope 2016 Honorary Chair Margaret Nerio
Underwriters DIAMOND The Zouras Family
EMERALD Bill Erickson Margaret Nerio
RUBY CMC Wigs – Michele McGarry
SAPPHIRE Ann and Dr. Donald Murphy Jack and Susie Kenefick
PEARL Bonnie Weberg Carol Weinfeld Edward Bonk Hui Chin Huang Marie La Fargue Miranda Ishak Ralph and Frankie Manker Winifred Sarac
Sponsors HOPE SPONSOR Kim-Khanh Le, Pharm.D. and Tam Le, M.D.
TABLE SPONSORS Andrea Jeffrey California Emergency Physicians America Dennis and Linda Gallagher Heritage and Heritage – Dilday Memorial Services, Inc. Paloma and Dr. Julio Ibarra Lexie and Dr. Jack Jacoub ManorCare Fountain Valley Margaret Nerio Joanne and Dr. Terence O’Heany Orange County CyberKnife and Radiation Oncology Center Jamee and Dr. Homayoon Sanati Vitas Innovative Hospice
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16th Annual Golf Classic
1st Place winners: Mike Ferragamo, Gabriel Garcia, Javier Gutierrez and Vince Ferragamo
2nd Place winners: Dan Richardson, Larry Crandall, Roger Dumke, M.D. and Rick Richardson
3rd Place winners: Gregg Haulk, Steve Bone, Bob Snow, Jeff Snow
On Monday, March 21, 2016, 75 golfers joined us at Mesa Verde Country Club, raising over $50,000 for the expansion of Orange Coast Memorial’s Emergency Department. The players first enjoyed a hearty BBQ lunch, and after warming up on the driving range and participating in the putting contest, they took to the greens where they enjoyed delicious ice cream, fresh produce, snacks and craft beers from local breweries. The day ended with a fun Happy Hour featuring our traditional and much anticipated awards ceremony and raffle prizes.
Player Gift Sponsor: Edinger Medical Group
Golf Cart Sponsor: CARE Ambulance Service, Inc.
Par Sponsors: California Emergency Physicians Greater Newport Physicians LBM Pathology Medical Group Pacific Medical Buildings
Photography Sponsor: The LBL Group
Birdie Sponsors: Apria Healthcare DLS Builders OCM Anesthesia Rainbow Environmental Services, Inc.
Foursome Sponsors: AlliedBarton Security Services Edinger Medical Group South Coast Post Acute
Awards Sponsor: c|a ARCHITECTS
Putting Contest Sponsor: Health Information Partners
Golf Ball Sponsor: Cleveland Golf
Tee Sponsors: CDW Concordia University Facility Builders & Erectors, Inc. Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP Signature Flooring, Inc.
BBQ Lunch Sponsors: Alexander & Hibbs, AIA, Inc. American Business Bank
Underwriters: Courtyard by Marriott EPIC Systems Corporation Orange Coast Memorial Medical Staff Gale and Jean Schluter Southland Renal Medical Group
In-Kind Food & Beverage Sponsors: Evans Brewing Company Ingardia Produce Lagunitas Brewing Mangiamo’s Gelato Caffe Oak Grill at The Island Hotel Sysco
Thank you to our generous Golf Classic Supporters:
Director’s MessageIt is human nature to want to be remembered for contributing something meaningful to the world during our lifetime. This is what drives many of mankind’s greatest achievements. It is also what motivates us to leave a legacy. Although it is common to think of a legacy in terms of passing on an inheritance, a legacy is much more than just material possessions.
Being a role model, creating memories, and instilling values through our relationships with our loved ones – these are also ways we can leave a legacy. In our cover story, you will read that Andrea Jeffrey, or “AJ”, is doing all of these things.
In addition to establishing a gift plan to support the health of our community, she is setting an exceptional example for her family to follow, which will impact generations to come.
We are truly grateful for philanthropic friends like AJ. Her generosity and spirit not only inspires us, it touches the lives of many, now and in the future.
With deep appreciation,
Paul Stimson Director, Orange Coast Memorial Foundation
FOCUS ON GIVING
Jodi and Vince Ferragamo
Fight With Grace The annual Fight With Grace Luncheon, hosted by Jodi Ferragamo, was held on Thursday, May 5 at the Turnip Rose Promenade and Gardens in Costa Mesa.
This year’s event was Jodi’s tenth fundraiser in support of the MemorialCare Breast Center at Orange Coast Memorial. To date, Jodi has donated over $330,000 to Orange Coast Memorial.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2016 6 o’clock in the evening
THE BALBOA BAY RESORT1221 West Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663
For more information, please contact Samantha Durbin by phone at 714-378-7422
or email at [email protected].
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18111 Brookhurst Street, Suite 4100Fountain Valley, CA 92708
OCM Foundation Team:
Paul Stimson, Director (714) 378-7478 [email protected]
Patty Collins, Sr. Development Officer (714) 378-7808 [email protected]
Samantha Durbin, Events Specialist (714) 378-7422 [email protected]
Isabelle de Touchet, Development Associate (714) 378-7397 [email protected]
If you are 70 ½ or older, you can make a gift from your IRA account to help support the work of Orange Coast Memorial and benefit. Gifts made from your IRA (up to $100,000 per year) are not reportable as taxable income. They also qualify for your required minimum distribution (RMD), which can lower your taxes.
To learn more about the benefits of making an IRA charitable rollover gift to Orange Coast Memorial, please contact Paul Stimson at [email protected] or (714) 378-7478.
Do You Ever Wonder What The Future Holds? While it’s impossible to know or control what happens in the future, you can achieve your ultimate goals by making a plan. Planning is one way to create a secure future for you and your loved ones. With a good plan, you can rest easy knowing that your family will be well cared for and your property will pass to your intended beneficiaries.
Consider A Charitable Beneficiary Designation Of Your IRA. Designating Orange Coast Memorial as a beneficiary of your IRA is another excellent way to help our cause. Your gift may also provide significant tax savings to your heirs and possibly your estate. If you choose to designate our organization as a beneficiary, we will receive the full proceeds of your gift, tax free. In order to make this type of gift, please contact your plan administrator and update your account beneficiaries. Also contact us to let us know how you would like your gift to be used.
To learn more, please call Paul Stimson at (714) 378-7478 or email [email protected].
Join us for A SURF ART EXPERIENCE – Twenty surfboards will be featured in this exciting collaboration of surfboard shapers and artists in Huntington Beach!
The public art exhibit runs from June 15 – Oct. 7, 2016 and ultimately culminates with ‘’The Night of a Million Waves” gala on October 7, 2016 at the Paséa Hotel & Spa, where each board will be sold to the highest bidder through a worldwide live auction to benefit Orange Coast Memorial Foundation, specifically to support education and research for skin cancer, as well as the Rotary Club of Huntington Beach, with donations to the Huntington Beach Art Center, and the Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum.
A Bequest Is A Wonderful Way For You To Help
Foundation Focus is published by Orange Coast Memorial Foundation(714) 378-7397FAX (714) 378-7474
www.memorialcare.org/ocmf
Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Tax ID Number: 33-0687414.
If you wish to have your name removed from our mailing list, please contact us at (714) 378-7397, [email protected] or write to us at Orange Coast Memorial Foundation, 18111 Brookhurst Street, Suite 4100, Fountain Valley, CA 92708.
