Donor Stories
Read stories about how generous people are making an impact at Hoag through their planned gifts.
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Retired radiologist makes generous gift to Hoag to continue its dedication to exceptional patient care.
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Hoag Senior Vice President and Chief Operations Officer Marcy Brown and her husband Soren Storgaard reflect on their journeys with Hoag as...
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When it comes to grateful patients, Bob Juneman and his wife Ginger are some of the most grateful. They made an impactful estate gift to Hoag to show...
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Hoag radiologist and physician leader Dr. Miles Chang and his wife, Dr.
Catherine Chang, have made a gift to support Hoag's continued growth. Dr. Miles Chang...
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As professional educators, Bob and Bonnie Jinkens care deeply about helping
others. Bob earned his PhD and spent his 40-year career as a professor of...
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Former Hoag President and CEO Dr. Rick Afable and his wife, Sally, make a
gift to support Hoag's efforts to provide care coordination and advocacy
for patients
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For Eric Alcouloumre, MD, Hoag has been the epicenter of some exceptionally good things. Like his wife of twenty-five years...
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In her art studio, impressionist painter, philanthropist and Hoag volunteer
leader Ilona Martin paints many of Newport Beach's most iconic locations.
Born in East Germany, Ilona appreciates...
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Jerry and Nancy Lippert have firsthand experience with the wonderful care provided at Hoag Hospital. In 2001, Jerry had three major surgeries at Hoag Hospital...
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In 2006, on Christmas weekend, Michael and Melissa Lora had a serious wake-up call when Michael suffered severe jaw pain. They rushed...
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Retired Hoag physician Fritz Westerhout, M.D., clearly remembers his first date with wife Elaine. A native Southern Californian, he was...
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Joyce Cathcart may have grown up in Southern California, but her parents raised her with firm Midwestern values. She says with a smile...
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If anyone knows a good hospital when they see one, they would be Dr. Rudolph Baldoni and his wife, Dorothy. As grateful patients of Hoag...
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A chance encounter brought them together, but love has sustained Varla and Curt Knauss. While waiting for...
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JoAnn Kenton has quite a few colorful stories to tell and she's not done making a few more along the way. She was born in Los Angeles...
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Evelyn Hart Gives Back with a Grateful Heart Evelyn Hart will be the first person to tell you she is the luckiest woman in Newport Beach.
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A true trailblazer, Margaret Richardson made the decision to forgo the traditional route expected of women of her era.
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When it came time to plan their estate, Bob and Ann McLean had a decision to make. They knew that philanthropy would be an important part of their estate plan. As they considered...
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William E. Bracey's legacy will contribute to the health and happiness of those serviced by the Hoag Hospital Foundation for years to come...
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Barbara Fairfax has found charitable gift annuities to be a great vehicle for supporting her passions...
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Marilyn Bunyak is a member of the 552 Club, a group of volunteers and donors dedicated to promoting and financially supporting Hoag...

