Gifts Make a Difference

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Rich history through the eyes of pioneering physicians
Thursday, June 6, 2013 - 1:27pm

How lucky we were at Community Medical Foundation recently!  Katie Zenovich, Executive Director, and I  hosted a luncheon at our office for very special guests who helped mold Community Regional Medical Center into the world-class hospital it is today. Many of you may remember them and the compassionate work they did for so many years – Eugene Lowe, M.D., J. Malcolm Masten, M.D., “Sam” Sathaporn Vathayanon, M.D., Joseph Woo Jr, M.D., Burton James, M.D.

Gifts Make a Difference

Employers Really Care
Monday, August 6, 2012 - 2:04pm

I just concluded a great meeting with a local employer who wants me to help form a partnership with Community Medical Foundation and work with their employee population to make regular contributions to the Medical Center.  What a GREAT example of corporate citizenship!  Not only are we talking about their employee population contributing via payroll deduction, but the company will then match every dollar 2-1!  So, if their employee gives $1.00, Community Medical Centers receives $3.00.  It is VERY cool and super generous.  This is awesome and renews my belief that n

Neuroscience blows my mind!
Thursday, July 12, 2012 - 5:13pm

I just had the privilege to coordinate a videotaping of Brian Laird, a great friend who happens to be battling ALS – the same debilitating neuromuscular disease that Lou Gehrig died from.  While it is difficult to watch him decline physically, it is uplifting to help him plan and work toward a way to make things better for others who may have neurological disorders, brain tumors, spine injuries, strokes or other neurological issues.  Brian, his wife Jill, and their family and friends have come together to raise money in support of bringing a comprehensive world-class neurosc

Fresno has Heart… and Lung!
Friday, July 6, 2012 - 3:18pm

I just concluded a great meeting with one of the nation’s most progressive heart / lung specialists and our CEO of Fresno Heart and Surgical Hospital, Wanda Holderman.

$500,000 or a Half Marathon – Which is Longer?
Friday, May 25, 2012 - 8:06am

The giant blisters on my feet keep fresh the fact that I actually completed the Eye-Q half marathon this weekend with our Special Friend and Community donor-investor Karen Musson and her daughter, Christina. 13 miles is a LONG way, but then again, Karen’s $500,000 commitment to Clovis Community Medical Center’s expansion will go a REALLY long way in benefitting Valley families for generations to come.

Board Members, Borba’s and Hard Hats
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 12:46pm

Had a great time with Mark Borba, Ross Borba, Nancy Flynn and Dwayne Borba Berrett as Rob Saroyan and I walked them trough the new bed tower at Clovis Community.  It is really taking shape!  The flooring is beautiful, the countertops and sinks and electrical are all in.  The VIP suites are exquisite – with warm tones of plum, silver and taupe.