MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center Foundation

MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center Foundation MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center Foundation, a 501(c)(3), nonprofit that raises funds exclusive

We are thrilled to be a part of another Share the Love Event with Frank’s Irvine Subaru! During this year’s event, Subar...
12/11/2025

We are thrilled to be a part of another Share the Love Event with Frank’s Irvine Subaru! During this year’s event, Subaru will donate $325 for every new vehicle purchased or leased from Nov. 20, 2025 to Jan. 2, 2026 to Saddleback Medical Center. Simply choose us when selecting your charity. Subaru has previously supported our hospital’s women’s health initiatives, and this year’s donations will benefit moms and babies at Saddleback.

Every routine service performed at Frank’s Irvine Subaru also helps advance health initiatives at Saddleback Medical Center. Visit 23663 Rockfield Blvd. in Lake Forest to make a difference with your next service or purchase.

Exceptional care and dedication from our staff continue to inspire gratitude, creating patients who choose to give back ...
12/10/2025

Exceptional care and dedication from our staff continue to inspire gratitude, creating patients who choose to give back through programs like the Legacy Circle. The Legacy Circle Luncheon is a cherished tradition, and we were honored to bring together MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center and Orange Coast Medical Center to recognize the profound impact our Legacy Circle members are making across both campuses.

Guests in attendance celebrated the newest Legacy Circle members who established their philanthropic commitment and gained insight into the future through presentations from Shela Kaneshiro, CEO, Saddleback Medical Center, and Marcia Manker, CEO, Orange Coast Medical Center. They also heard heartfelt stories from patients whose lives had been saved by our hospitals.

If you or anyone you know is interested in being a part of a legacy of care and wants to include Saddleback as part of their estate plan, please email Michael Crvarich, CPA, executive director of legacy giving for the MemorialCare Orange County Region, or call 949-741-4261.

Breast cancer survivor and Legacy Circle member Rena Chin’s journey is one of resilience, community and hope. Through do...
12/03/2025

Breast cancer survivor and Legacy Circle member Rena Chin’s journey is one of resilience, community and hope. Through donor-funded programs like Onco-ballet and yoga at the Women’s Health Pavilion, she stays strong physically and emotionally while connecting with others on a similar path. In the new Fall Momentum Newsletter, read her inspiring story and see how your generosity helps patients thrive every day: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG0fQsJz7g/M0jYSWb0YKDwksmWo3JejQ/view?utm_content=DAG0fQsJz7g&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer

On  , we celebrated the extraordinary legacy of Marilyn V. Adams, whose $6 million gift to Saddleback Medical Center wil...
12/03/2025

On , we celebrated the extraordinary legacy of Marilyn V. Adams, whose $6 million gift to Saddleback Medical Center will transform care for our community. 💜

Her generosity supports the Marilyn V. Adams Geriatric Emergency Program and Marilyn V. Adams Comfort Care Fund, enhancing emergency services for seniors and comfort through hospice and palliative care.

We were joined by Barry Arbuckle, CEO, MemorialCare Health System, and Shela Kaneshiro, CEO, Saddleback Medical Center, as we unveiled the program, raised a toast and celebrated the power of legacy gifts to create lasting impact for patients and families.

You too can honor Marilyn’s vision. Choose Saddleback on and be part of a legacy of care that touches lives for generations.

It was such a joy to see so many inspiring women come together for our Beauty In Grace Fall Social at Roger’s Gardens. T...
11/10/2025

It was such a joy to see so many inspiring women come together for our Beauty In Grace Fall Social at Roger’s Gardens. This year’s expansion, uniting MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center and MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center, reflects our shared commitment to advancing women’s health across Orange County.

Beauty In Grace Chair and Saddleback Medical Center Foundation Board Member Dr. Cathy Han, along with Dr. Bhavana Pathak, medical director of Integrative Oncology at the MemorialCare Cancer Institute, shared insights on how Beauty In Grace membership donations will make a meaningful difference for patients at both Saddleback and Orange Coast medical centers.

We invite women who share our vision of transforming women’s health care and embodying the beauty in generosity to join us. Together, our collective power can make an even greater impact. To join or learn more, tap the link in our bio.

10/21/2025

Announcing a restorative breakroom for our ICU clinical team at MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center. Thank you for investing in Orange County nonprofits! 🧡

We shared the BIG NEWS! 🎉We’re a Breakaway Fund recipient! This support from the Samueli Foundation means restorative br...
10/21/2025

We shared the BIG NEWS! 🎉We’re a Breakaway Fund recipient! This support from the Samueli Foundation means restorative breakrooms for our ED and ICU clinical teams at MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center, which will help us to continue to touch patient and family lives through the mission-critical work we love while honoring the way we care for our caregivers. The first-of-its-kind grantmaking initiative was expanded to $11M from its initial $5M budget because of the urgent community-based need. Thank you for investing in Orange County nonprofits! 🧡

The spirit of hope and determination was on full display at Marbella on a Mission: Raise a Racket Tennis Fundraiser for ...
10/20/2025

The spirit of hope and determination was on full display at Marbella on a Mission: Raise a Racket Tennis Fundraiser for Cancer, held Oct. 10–12 at Marbella Country Club in San Juan Capistrano. Over three inspiring days, tennis players, survivors, families and supporters came together to celebrate, honor and remember those impacted by cancer while raising vital funds for local and national care. 🎾

Proceeds from the Friday night Liveball event benefited MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center, supporting programs that advance cancer care close to home. Guests enjoyed an evening filled with music, tennis, vendor pop-ups and heartfelt survivor recognition, culminating in a powerful Raise the Racket moment.

Among the inspiring voices were event founder and co-chair Amy Staley; co-chair Trisha Heppenstall; Shela Kaneshiro, CEO of Saddleback Medical Center; Christy Ward, president of Saddleback Medical Center Foundation; Ruby Dunek, whose son was cared for at Saddleback; Dr. Gary Levine, medical director of MemorialCare Breast Centers; Foundation board member Sarah Nederlander; and breast cancer survivor Susan Smoler.

Together, the community raised more than $71,000 to support local cancer care programs at Saddleback Medical Center. We are deeply grateful to our lead sponsors and partners Farmers & Merchants Bank, Farmers and Merchants Trust Company, David and Lisa Dow and the Staley family for making this event possible.

10/16/2025

We are excited to share that our MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center and Saddleback Medical Center are Samueli Foundation Breakaway Fund recipients! Out of 1,004 applications, we’re among 138 organizations receiving support to help us deliver mission-critical programs and services to our community members.
Thank you, Samueli Foundation.

What an evening!On Sept. 11, MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center Foundation hosted Shaping the Future of Health: A Co...
09/15/2025

What an evening!

On Sept. 11, MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center Foundation hosted Shaping the Future of Health: A Conversation with Our Physicians and CEO at the Inn at the Mission in San Juan Capistrano.

Guests enjoyed an inspiring evening with new CEO Shela Kaneshiro, RN, along with physicians:
• Daniel Su, MD — Cancer research and innovation
• Gary Levine, MD, and Cathy Han, MD — Women’s health through all stages of life
• Leonid Groysman, MD, and Alvin Chan, MD — Brain health and neurosurgery
• Timothy Lee, MD — Minimally invasive cardiac surgery

This high-energy event showcased Saddleback’s growing role as a destination for specialty care in south Orange County and the vital impact of philanthropy in advancing health care close to home.

It was a day (and night) of celebrations! 🎉 At MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center, caring goes beyond the bedside. O...
08/27/2025

It was a day (and night) of celebrations! 🎉 At MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center, caring goes beyond the bedside. Our incredible staff not only provide outstanding care but also support our nonprofit hospital through personal giving. To honor them, we shared a free Buffalo Wild Wings lunch and treated our night shift to a "Thanks a Latte" cart.

Your compassion makes Simply Better care possible — thank you!

At MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center, Caring is our Calling. That’s why we’re proud to share a free, new resource d...
08/08/2025

At MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center, Caring is our Calling. That’s why we’re proud to share a free, new resource during Make-A-Will Month: FreeWill, an online tool that helps you create a legal will in just 20 to 30 minutes.

You can:
• Protect your loved ones and your assets
• Name guardians for children or dependents
• Share your wishes with clarity and confidence
• Leave a legacy that reflects your values

FreeWill is secure, easy to use, and available from home. It can also be paired with an attorney for complex estates. As you plan, you may choose to include a gift to Saddleback Medical Center Foundation to support future generations.

Learn more at FreeWill.com/MemorialCareSaddleback or contact Michael Crvarich, executive director, legacy giving, MemorialCare Orange County Region at mcrvarich@memorialcare.org.

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