The Legion of Marian’s spring presentation was held on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at the home of Lisa and Jim Wesner, with more than 65 people in attendance. The recent Legion of Marian presentation focused on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Marian Regional Medical Center, and Rocky Greer, MD, Department Chair of Pediatric Medicine, led the presentation.

The Marian Foundation is pleased to announce that the fundraising organization funded the acquisition of a blanket warmer for our radiation oncology patients at Mission Hope Cancer Center.
“The new blanket warmer in the radiation oncology department came at the perfect time,” shared J. Ben Wilkinson, MD, FACRO, Radiation Oncologist. “Even though we are inside, the chill temperatures of the season find their way to our patients. Now, with the ability to offer warm blankets to patients, we’ve seen firsthand the comfort and relief it brings to those receiving radiation treatments. It’s been a terrific blessing.”

This spring, Day of Hope 2024 Ambassador Eileen Hongo kicked off her team’s Day of Hope fundraising efforts by partnering with Old Town Wine & Brew in Orcutt to host a special event. A portion of proceeds from the event benefited Mission Hope Cancer Center in support of this year’s Day of Hope event. Eileen was diagnosed with stage 3 invasive ductal carcinoma in April 2023. She has since proudly completed chemotherapy treatment and has started her radiation therapy journey. Eileen is honored to serve as the Day of Hope 2024 Ambassador.

The Marian Family Medicine Residency Program and the OB/GYN Residency Program held their “Match Day” celebrations on March 15, a day when the National Residency Matching Program matches up prospective medical students with medical residency and fellowship training programs. Marian’s Family Medicine Residency Program had 428 applicants, 68 of whom visited for interviews, and six were matched into the program. The OB/GYN Residency Program had 402 applicants, 71 were interviewed and three were matched into the program.

Recently celebrating her 50th birthday, Patty Hernandez, an LVN at Marian Regional Medical Center, participated in Marian’s Donate Your Birthday Program, where she raised a generous donation of over $1,000 to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). She says she already feels grateful to work in such an impactful unit at Marian, and celebrating her birthday by donating to the NICU “was the best thing I could’ve done.” She says she feels so fortunate to back to the department she deeply cherishes.

You’re invited to the Legion of Marian’s annual celebration event at Presqu’ile Winery, where the winning beneficiary program will be announced. 

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Year after year, the Day of Hope community event provides generous support to cancer patients in need at Mission Hope Cancer Center. Fortunately, it has never been easier to get involved.

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You may have your summer plans set, dreaming of snny beachs and serene getaways, but have you considered how your legacy could blossom well beyong a seson's warmth? A legacy gift to the Marian Regional Medical Center Foundation is more than a contribution; it's an enduring seed you plant today that blooms into a garden of hope, health, and care for countless tomorrows.

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