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Huntington Annual Fund Thoughtful community giving
Huntington Annual Fund & President’s Circle
From our humble beginning almost 130 years ago, Huntington Hospital has grown and evolved thanks to the generosity of our community. While much has changed since we first opened our doors, one thing has stayed the same: All of our accomplishments have been possible as a result of our enduring partnership with community supporters like you. Each year, financial contributions from our generous donors play a vital role in ensuring we remain an essential resource for health care in this region.
Through times of calm and times of crisis, philanthropic friends like you give generously to our Huntington Annual Fund, creating and sustaining our world-class healthcare services. Annual giving helps maintain and develop superlative care throughout the hospital.
Thanks to annual fund gifts, we not only have the flexibility to maintain and enhance ongoing care and services, we are also better positioned to respond to unforeseen needs as they arise. Thank you for helping to ensure we are able to provide compassionate care for our diverse community, today and for many years to come.
Huntington Annual Fund Benefits
All annual fund donors receive Huntington Hospital publications and access to a variety of health resources, classes and physician-referral services.
Champion $1,000 - $1,999
All of the above PLUS: • Access to complimentary flu shots each fall, as available. • Invitation to our Annual Fund Recognition luncheon.
President’s Circle Leading through giving.
Each year, annual fund donors providing gifts of $2,000 or more are welcomed into our leadership society — the President’s Circle of Huntington Hospital. We are pleased to thank these generous supporters with a variety of special benefits. Perhaps the most valuable benefit of all is the knowledge that you will be joining a select group of people committed to ensuring that the hospital’s uninterrupted, state-of-the-art healthcare services continue.
For questions regarding the President’s Circle of Huntington Hospital, please contact Lia Peterson Miller, senior director of donor engagement and communications, at (626) 397-3241. For more information about how you can contribute to our Huntington Annual Fund, please contact Josué E. Hernández, manager of annual fund and donor groups,, at (626) 397-3568 or josue.hernandez@huntingtonhospital.com.
President’s Circle Benefits
Friend $2,000 - 4,999
All Annual Fund benefits PLUS: • Annual complimentary hospital self-parking in the North and East parking structures. • Invitation to the President’s Circle
Member Recognition event. • Special invitations to selected
Discover Huntington Hospital events. • Complimentary flu shots each fall.
Associate $5,000 - 9,999
All of the above PLUS: • Annual complimentary valet parking on our campus. • Annual recognition on the President’s
Circle donor wall in our main lobby.
Medicus Society $10,000 - 24,999
All of the above PLUS: • Invitations to additional President’s
Circle members-only events with hospital leadership. • Invitations to special behind-thescenes tours of Huntington Hospital, as available.
Colleague $25,000 - 49,999
All of the above PLUS: • Two complimentary tickets to
Huntington Hospital’s Fall Food +
Wine Festival. • Personalized stewardship report on the use of your funds each year.
Patron $50,000 - 99,999
All of the above PLUS: • Invitations to small group gatherings with clinical and hospital leadership. • Access to an estate planning specialist who can help you explore and weigh the benefits of estate planning.
Gold $100,000 - $249,999
All of the above PLUS: • Opportunity to meet personally with hospital leadership to learn about the impact of your support. • Access to a patient relations representative during your hospital stay, as needed. • Four complimentary tickets to
Huntington Hospital’s Fall Food +
Wine Festival. • Additional recognition opportunities on our campus, as available.
Although all in-person gatherings have been temporarily suspended due to COVID-19, some events may be held virtually when possible. Stay tuned for more information.
President’s Circle
Vicki and Bob Bond
Building a legacy of care for our community.
What is really important to you? How can you make a lasting difference? When Bob and Vicki Bond began planning their estate, these were the tough questions they faced. “That’s the thing about estate planning,” Vicki explains. “It made us consider where we wanted to focus our attention and what we wanted to do with our money, both now and later.”
The Bonds had been Huntington Hospital donors for years, and during these conversations they decided it was time to put more of an emphasis on supporting the hospital’s work — both for their benefit and for the good of the community. They have since included us in their estate plans — earning them a place in our Legacy Gift Society. Vicki and Bob also chose to increase their annual giving and become members of the President’s Circle of Huntington Hospital at the Friend level. This generous couple makes all their contributions unrestricted, trusting the hospital to decide where their support will have the greatest impact.
“Planning an estate is one of those tasks that no one wants to do, but everyone needs to do,” Bob says. “Once we did, it really helped us think about what our priorities were.”
A nicer place to live.
Bob and Vicki originally started donating to Huntington Hospital after positive experiences here, including as patients in our Nan and Howard Schow Emergency & Trauma Center. “Being a patient gives you a deeper appreciation for this great resource,” Vicki says. “They are so well established in so many fields, and they have specialists for everything. Most importantly, you can tell the hospital values and cares for each of their patients as individuals.”
Vicki and Bob Bond choose to support Huntington Hospital in appreciation of the high-quality care we provide for members of our community.
Recently, the Bonds relied on our specialized services when Bob developed cancer in his eyelid. Huntington Hospital-affiliated surgeon Michael Burnstine, MD, successfully removed the cancer. “I couldn’t go with him because it happened during the height of the pandemic,” Vicki says. “But I had faith everything would be fine. I knew Bob was in good hands at Huntington Hospital.”
“Having a world-class hospital in the area improves the quality of life here,” Bob says. “You never know when you’re going to need it yourself, but it’s always there ready to serve those in need. It makes Pasadena a nicer place to live.”
Pasadena is home.
Although Bob lived in many places before settling in Pasadena, he and Vicki both consider the city home. Bob’s family relocated several times for his father’s job — from Michigan to Minnesota and from California to Connecticut. Vicki, on the other hand, has spent her entire life in the San Gabriel Valley: She was born in Glendale and grew up in Alhambra.
The Bonds have lived together in Pasadena since they got married in 1990. They both worked at Sempra Energy for many years. Bob spent 21 years working as a tax lawyer there, and Vicki was in the human resources department for 17 years. They retired together in 1999, partly to facilitate their shared love of traveling together. Bob and Vicki have since visited every continent on Earth, including Antarctica.
A state-of-the-art hospital in our backyard.
Traveling has made the Bonds truly appreciate having a resource like Huntington Hospital nearby. Although they considered moving away from the San Gabriel Valley in the past, the couple says our hospital is one of the reasons they have not left. “We’ve realized what a state-ofthe-art hospital really is — and what it means to have one right in our backyard,” Bob says.
The Bonds hope their story will inspire others to include the hospital in their estate plan. “It’s a process people tend to put off, but it’s so important,” Vicki says. “When you start to feel confident in your financial situation, it’s time to think of what you can do to help your community continue to thrive into the future.”
“After everything Huntington Hospital has done for our community, especially throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, they deserve our support,” Bob says. “It’s nice to be able to give back.”
Bill Mahoney (pictured here with his wife, Cynthia Lopez, MD) credits the multi-disciplinary team of specialists at Huntington Hospital, including those in our Nan and Howard Schow Emergency & Trauma Center, with saving his life.
Your giving matters.
Visit www.huntingtonhospital. org/emergency to learn about our lifesaving emergency and trauma care services.
At Huntington Hospital, a multi-disciplinary team of specialists is available 24/7 to treat patients with a variety of life-threatening illnesses. Donors also play an important role on our team: Your support allows us to deliver world-class care swiftly, safely and effectively.
At first, Bill Mahoney thought he had
come down with a cold. As time went on, it became clear something was wrong — very wrong. He started having trouble breathing. Soon, he was unable to lie down without being in excruciating pain.
Finally, Bill couldn’t take it anymore. “It felt like someone was stabbing me in the chest with a shard of glass,” he says. So he came to our emergency department for help.
Here, Bill was diagnosed with severe pneumonia. His lungs were filled with fluid. Our medical professionals removed the fluid from Bill’s lungs, and his condition significantly improved. He was then kept here overnight for observation.
During the night, Bill’s health declined, fast. He was rushed to our intensive care unit (ICU). “If I wasn’t taken to the ICU when I was,” Bill says, “I don’t think I would’ve made it.”
Bill’s case was complex: He had developed life-threatening complications from his lung infection. His body had gone into septic shock. He was treated by a multi-disciplinary team that included a cardiothoracic surgeon and a pulmonologist — as well as Kimberly Shriner, MD, a renowned infectious disease specialist.
With treatment, Bill improved enough to be moved to our definitive observation unit, which is for patients whose conditions are serious but not immediately life-threatening. He notes that our team put him at ease, and recalls one nurse in particular who Bill says, “went well beyond the call of duty.” After more than a week in the hospital, he was well enough to go home.
Bill is back to his old self, exercising regularly and even rock climbing — and credits the team here with his recovery. “Not only did Huntington Hospital save my life,” Bill says, “but they also went out of their way to make me feel at home there. It was the best care I’ve ever had.”
Huntington Sustainers
Donors like Robert Luis Pereira make monthly, recurring gifts to the hospital via credit card. Just a $10 monthly pledge — or 30 cents per day — can help us protect and enhance our community’s health and well-being with high-quality, lifesaving care.
Visit https://giving.
huntingtonhospital.
com/monthly to join Huntington Sustainers, or email give@ huntingtonhospital. com for more information. You may also visit https://giving.
huntingtonhospital.
com/donate to make a one-time gift by credit card on our safe and secure website.
Robert Luis Pereira
Sustaining lifesaving care.
Every month, Robert Luis Pereira makes a donation to Huntington Hospital.
“If I can chip in a little something every month to help maintain all that the hospital does for the community, why wouldn’t I?” he says. As a Huntington Sustainer, Robert knows that monthly, recurring donations add up over time to achieve great impact.
A public health graduate student and pharmacy technician, Robert also knows the value of nonprofit hospitals. “At my job, I see the types of prescriptions that are filled,” he says. “Heart disease is rampant. Resources like the hospital’s new Heart & Vascular Center are so crucially important. I’m Hispanic, and my community suffers disproportionately from these issues, so I feel an especially strong connection to the hospital’s work.”
Ultimately, Robert hopes to further contribute to community health by becoming a physician. In the meantime, in addition to contributing to our work as a donor, Robert serves his community by volunteering in our Nan and Howard Schow Emergency & Trauma Center.
In his role as a volunteer, Robert helps with scheduling, admissions and other administrative tasks. He is also involved with our Get Up and Move mobility program — taking walks with patients around the hospital to ensure that they do not stay in bed too long. “Volunteering at the hospital, I’ve noticed that everyone here is so focused on patient care — from the nurses and doctors to the administrative staff,” Robert observes. “Especially during the pandemic, when everyone is spread a little thin, it feels good to be able to help carry out this important work.”
Robert set up his recurring monthly donation on his very first day as a volunteer here. He believes that giving to the hospital is a worthy investment for all of us. “It’s a mutually beneficial relationship,” Robert explains. “Huntington Hospital helps our community thrive by providing vital healthcare services. By giving back, we can help safeguard the hospital’s ability to be there when we need it.”
Grateful Hearts
Gratitude through giving.
When Steve Allen needed outpatient physical therapy following a surgery this past summer, he knew where he wanted to go for care. As he says, “my first thought was obviously Huntington Hospital!” He made an appointment here.
His choice was not a surprise. Steve and his wife, Suzan King, have a strong connection to the hospital. They are longtime donors, and have also both been patients. All three of their grandchildren were born here.
As a former patient, Steve knew the care he would receive would be good. When he first started working with physical therapist Julie Vingh, however, he was blown away by her compassion and commitment. “She is a remarkable professional,” Steve says. “Her service has truly been exceptional.”
Steve recently decided to make a Grateful Hearts gift in honor of Julie. Through our Grateful Hearts program, patients and their families can make a donation to the hospital while recognizing a Huntington team member for their outstanding care.
He notes that Julie took the time to understand his condition, needs and goals. When Steve mentioned he wanted to get back to playing tennis, Julie worked out a detailed plan to get him there. And after just a few months, he was back on the court.
“Julie has supported me in such an important way in my recovery,” he says. “I wanted to recognize that, while also supporting the institution where my care took place.”
Make a gift in gratitude.
You may choose to say thank you for excellent care you or a loved one received here by making a gift in honor of a Huntington team member through our Grateful Hearts program. When you acknowledge a special physician, nurse, volunteer or other care provider, he or she will be notified of your appreciation and provided with a special lapel pin that recognizes his or her compassionate community care. The amount of your gift will remain confidential. Visit https://giving.huntingtonhospital. com/caregiver to learn more about how to make a Grateful Hearts gift today.
We are
Huntington.
The Huntington team shows their deep commitment to our mission every day, through the above-andbeyond care they provide. Many dedicated members of our staff do even more to show they care, by participating in our I am Huntington employee giving campaign. Our high rate of employee giving demonstrates how strongly those closest to us believe in our work. Nathan Bond and Michelle Monzon are among the generous employees who have given through I am Huntington.
Nathan Bond
Nathan Bond, associate director of patient access, has been part of the Huntington team for 21 years. He is also a longtime donor: Inspired by the positive impact our hospital has in the community, he made his first charitable gift to us nearly a decade ago.
Nathan has since gone one step further by volunteering with the I am Huntington Employee Giving Campaign Committee, where he currently serves as chair.
“Donating through the I am Huntington campaign is a small way for me to give back to the hospital,” he notes, “to thank them for what they have helped me accomplish over the years.”
Through his work on the committee, Nathan knows how important community philanthropy is. He wants to show his fellow staff members the impact that their donations have on our work and our patients. “The hospital has always put contributions to good use,” he says, “whether through huge infrastructure projects or meals for staff in COVID-19 units.” For Nathan, Huntington Hospital has a special place in our community. “It has a family-like atmosphere for staff and patients,” he shares. “I’m happy to support a place that has been good to so many.”
Melissa Monzon
Immediately after joining Huntington Hospital as a monitoring technician this past summer, Melissa Monzon made a donation through our I am Huntington employee giving campaign. “I donated for the same reason I started working here,” she says. “I wanted to help patients as much as the hospital has helped me.”
Melissa has hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a disease that causes parts of the heart muscle to thicken or become stiff, making it more difficult to pump blood. In some instances, her condition causes her to pass out — putting her at risk of serious injury every time she falls.
“Other hospitals just told me they didn’t have a cardiac care unit, and that I needed to go find a doctor on my own,” Melissa says. However, her experience at Huntington Hospital was different. “The doctors and nurses here seemed like friends who I could talk to,” she says. “They always thoroughly checked me out before discharging me to make sure I hadn’t been hurt from falling, and they never let me go home without a plan.”
Today, Melissa’s condition has stabilized. She remains grateful for the care she received here. By donating through the I am Huntington campaign, she is helping ensure everyone has access to the same quality of care she did.
Visit https://giving.huntingtonhospital.com/employee for more information on how Huntington team members can make a gift to our employee giving campaign.
Thank you to our valued partners.
Huntington Hospital is grateful to our guilds and support groups for their generosity, during the pandemic and always.
Flintridge La Cañada Guild
The Flintridge La Cañada Guild has been supporting Huntington Hospital — meeting a variety of needs here — for more than 60 years.
On October 2, 2021, the guild hosted the Autumn Classic Ringside Benefit Dinner at the Flintridge Riding Club. The event featured the $25,000 Grand Prix of Flintridge, sponsored by The Flying Spur Ranch. Proceeds from the event are helping support the work of a registered nurse navigator in Huntington Cancer Center, who helps coordinate care for lung cancer patients.
The Flintridge La Cañada Guild looks forward to hosting its 100th annual Horse Show on Thursday, April 27, through Sunday, May 1, 2022. Email flintridgehorseshow@gmail.com for more information about the guild.
Huntington Charity League
Huntington Charity League (HCL) is a group of local community members — many of whom have received care here — who believe strongly in supporting the needs of Huntington Hospital.
The group is especially dedicated to raising funds in support of essential care for babies in our neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). We are home to the region’s only level-III NICU, providing the most advanced care available in the San Gabriel Valley for premature infants and other newborns with severe medical needs.
We truly appreciate HCL’s ongoing devoted involvement. Please contact huntingtoncharityleague@gmail.com to learn more about HCL membership and future events.
Altadena Guild
Founded in 1951, the Altadena Guild raises funds to help improve peoples’ lives through better health care, innovation and community involvement. Thanks to the guild’s support, Huntington Hospital nurses staffed a free flu vaccine clinic at St. Elizabeth Parish School in Altadena on October 3, 2021. Guild members volunteered their time to assist at the event, during which more than 100 flu vaccine doses were administered to those in need.
While the guild’s popular Home & Garden Tour event was canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic, the group has continued to solicit donations from patrons. These gifts are allocated toward the hospital’s new Helen and Will Webster Heart & Vascular Center, our Constance G. Zahorik Appearance Center and the Altadena Guild Community Service Scholarship. A portion of funds raised also benefits Huntington Medical Research Institutes.
Planning for the Altadena Guild’s 2022 Home & Garden Tour — scheduled to take place on Sunday, May 1, 2022 — is underway. Visit www.altadenaguild.com for more information about the guild and future events.
When Francis Galluppi and his wife, Rachel, learned that their daughter, Gianna, would need specialized care in our NICU, they knew she would be in good hands: Francis himself received lifesaving treatment in our NICU as a newborn, more than 30 years ago.
Your giving matters.
Visit www.huntingtonhospital.com/NICU for information about our advanced care for babies born prematurely or with medical problems.
Huntington Hospital’s team of experts is here to care for premature and seriously ill babies. Philanthropic gifts help ensure our neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) has what it needs to continue to provide outstanding care for our smallest patients.
When Rachel Galluppi went into labor 35 weeks into her pregnancy, she and her husband, Francis, rushed to
Huntington Hospital. After examining Rachel, caregivers determined that their baby was in breech position. Rachel would need a cesarean section right away.
Only an hour after the Galluppis arrived at the hospital, baby Gianna arrived. Though she seemed in good health at first, within just a few hours, Gianna began to have serious problems. Gianna’s lungs had not fully developed, and she needed help to breathe. She was quickly moved to our NICU.
Home to the only level-III NICU in our service region, we provide the most advanced care for premature and very sick babies. The Galluppi family already knew us well: Francis and one of his brothers also received care here when they were born. “They saved my life,” says Francis, “and I was confident Gianna was getting the best care, too.” He adds that he was impressed by the caring staff — some of whom even remembered him and his family from his own time here, more than 30 years ago.
In addition to receiving respiratory support, Gianna needed to be fed via a tube. She also received therapy to strengthen her legs, which were impacted by her breech position in the womb. Due to the pandemic, “Everyone always wore masks and there were all sorts of sanitation precautions,” says Francis. “They were the best about keeping us safe.”
After 10 days of advanced care, Gianna was ready to go home. Today, she is meeting her developmental milestones — and is healthy, happy and curious about the world.
“We really want to thank the hospital’s staff for caring for our daughter, for teaching us everything we needed to know, and for just being amazing human beings,” says Francis.
Advanced care for premature infants.
The Austrian-American Council West (AACW) recently made a thoughtful gift to Huntington Hospital in support of the best care for our smallest patients. Funds from the group are helping us purchase a new Giraffe incubator for use in our neonatal intensive care unit.
The incubator will provide a healing microenvironment for babies who are born prematurely. This piece of equipment helps minimize a baby’s temperature swings, dampen noise, and diminish the need to move or reposition the baby for treatment, reducing stress. Through its support, the AACW is helping to increase comfort and support healing for babies with special healthcare needs.
In 2005, the AACW also generously designated funds from one of its annual fundraisers to support surgical care for low-income and uninsured children. A plaque in our pediatric unit celebrates the gift.
The AACW is the Los Angeles chapter of the Austrian-American Council of North America, which works to foster goodwill and better understanding between the people of Austria and the United States. The Council, which celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2021, sponsors professional and cultural exchanges and supports many causes worldwide.
We are grateful to the AACW for its friendship and support. Visit www.aacwest.com to learn more about the AACW.
We speak your language.
We are committed to providing you with compassionate care regardless of the language you speak.
Jaynie Studenmund Chair of the Board
Dear friends:
2021 was truly an historic year for Huntington Hospital. Our affiliation with Cedars-Sinai Health System enables our longstanding tradition of providing high-quality, trusted Huntington care for our community. This partnership is off to an excellent start — re-enforcing our strong belief that this is the optimal partnership for our San Gabriel Valley community and beyond.
In addition, the opening of our new Helen and Will Webster Heart & Vascular Center — made possible thanks to generous philanthropic gifts — is already transforming cardiac care for patients, integrating the best techniques of today with the latest advances of the future.
At the same time, 2021 was also a difficult year for you and Huntington Hospital. The pandemic continued to rage in our community, with many friends and neighbors turning to Huntington Hospital for expert COVID-19 care. Our healthcare heroes continue to treat patients experiencing myriad health concerns with commitment, compassion and grace. I continue to marvel at the dedication of our front-line healthcare workers now facing the third wave of COVID-19, and I’m forever grateful.
Throughout it all, you were here. Please know support from community members like you has been inspirational and keeps us going. You’ve enabled Huntington Hospital to achieve so much in 2021 despite our tumultuous world.
Your generosity helps ensure we can continue to weather any storm, and allows us to make vital new investments to advance the level of care we offer in our community.
From all of us at Huntington — and from all of the patients whose lives your gift will change — thank you for your friendship and support. Best wishes for a healthier 2022 and all good things for you and yours.
Our vision
To be the leader in creating community well-being through world-class health care delivered with kindness and dignity.
Our mission
To provide excellent health care and compassionate service to each person by bringing together outstanding physicians, caring nurses, professional staff and advanced technologies.
Our values
Respect Integrity Stewardship Excellence Collaboration
Huntington Hospital complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex.
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Board of Directors
Sharon Arthofer Erin Baker William J. Bogaard Harry Bowles, MD Wayne Brandt, Treasurer Michelle Quinones Chino, Secretary Jim Gamb, Ex Officio Akila Gibbs Ronald L. Havner, Jr. Christopher G. Hedley, MD R. Scott Jenkins Paul Johnson, Vice Chair David Kirchheimer Brandon Lew, DO, President, Medical Staff Simon Li Allen W. Mathies, Jr., MD, President Emeritus M. Christian Mitchell Lori J. Morgan, MD, MBA Mei-Lee Ney Elizabeth Graham Olson Thomas Priselac Edward Prunchunas Peter Rosenberg, MD, Ex Officio Rosemary B. Simmons, Director Emeritus Jaynie Studenmund, Chair Deborah Williams Renée Ying Robert Y. Yu
Philanthropy Committee
Sharon Arthofer William J. Bogaard, Vice Chair Wayne Brandt Ronald L. Havner, Jr. R. Scott Jenkins, Chair Lori J. Morgan, MD, MBA Kathleen Good Podley Rosemary B. Simmons Renée Ying Robert Y. Yu
President and CEO
Lori J. Morgan, MD, MBA
Senior Vice President of Philanthropy and Public Relations
Jane Haderlein
Office of Philanthropy and Communications
Mark Anello, Senior Director of Development Services and Strategic Planning Helen Bechtolt, Senior Director of Principal Gifts Jamie Brady-Smith, Manager of Donor Relations and Special Events Cathi Chadwell, Executive Director of Philanthropy and Public Affairs Stephanie Cianci, Manager of Content Marketing Marie Cleaves, Major Gifts Officer Josué E. Hernández, Manager of Annual Fund and Donor Groups Lia Peterson Miller, Senior Director of Donor Engagement and Communications Eileen Neuwirth, Executive Director of Communications and Brand Strategy
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Editors
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Printing
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