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An Evening With An Evening with 30TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF Saturday, October 12, 2019 Pasadena Convention Center 300 E. Green Street, Pasadena 2019 Honorees Mike and Patty Nijjar Benefitting Methodist Hospital Benefiting the addition of a second bi-plane imaging system to enhance Methodist Hospital’s ability to serve the greater San Gabriel Valley as a fully-accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center and STEMI mhfoundation Receiving Center Co-Chairs Aner & Rebecca Iglesias and Shone & Sherry Wang Welcome to the 30th Annual Crystal Ball, where we’ll “Celebrate Good Times” at an evening with Kool and the Gang! We are so very proud to honor Patty and Mike Nijjar in recognition of all they have done for the hospital and the region. Patty is now serving her fourth term on the Foundation Board of Directors and has served on the Cardiac Council, Latino Outreach Committee, the Foundation Board Partners in Health annual giving program committee and served as Co-Chair of the Crystal Ball Committee. Mike and Patty have given generously to the Methodist Hospital Foundation, providing support for a multitude of hospital initiatives, and both have devoted the time, talent and resources needed to make the quality of life in our community even better. Patty and Mike have never sought reward, but instead have quietly touched the lives of more people than we can imagine. None are more deserving of this recognition, or more humble about having received it. I know that Patty and Mike and the entire Nijjar family are touched by the tribute you pay them by your presence here this evening. I also want to recognize the members of the 2019 Crystal Ball committee who have worked so hard to make this evening such a success. Co-chairs Aner and Rebecca Iglesias and Sherry and Shone Wang, and the members of their committee have dedicated themselves to making this an event to remember in support of Methodist Hospital and the compassionate, safe and high-quality healthcare it provides. Finally, I want to thank you, our sponsors and guests for your generosity. Your support means that our physicians, nurses, staff members and volunteers can fulfill our mission and make a very real difference in the lives of those they care for. Sincerely, Dan F. Ausman President and CEO CRYSTALBall ‘19 Welcome to the 30th Annual Crystal Ball. On behalf of the Methodist Hospital Foundation Board, I want to extend our sincerest gratitude for your generous support of Methodist Hospital through your attendance and sponsorship for this event. Your noble and compassionate contributions this evening will enable Methodist Hospital to add a second biplane imaging system that will significantly enhance its ability to better serve the greater San Gabriel Valley as a fully-accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center and STEMI Receiving Center. The biplane imaging system features advanced technology that allows physicians to make swift and accurate decisions and save lives. Thank you for investing in Methodist Hospital and in the patients we serve. There is no greater gift than that of good health. I want to congratulate Mike and Patty Nijjar on this recognition for their leadership and support of Methodist Hospital and our community. Their contributions have helped the hospital to provide exceptional care and best serve our community. I want to thank Crystal Ball Co-Chairs, Aner and Rebecca Iglesias, Shone and Sherry Wang, and the members of the Crystal Ball committee for their tireless efforts in making tonight such a success. Thank you for your continued loyal support of Methodist Hospital, and it is my great pleasure to enjoy this delightful evening with you. Sincerely, Susan Woo Chairman of the Board Methodist Hospital Foundation CRYSTALBall ‘19 Co-Chairs Aner and Rebecca Iglesias Shone and Sherry Wang Committee Members: Jill Boli Kim Dorenfeld Dick Hale 2019 Sue Hale Angela Hui Crystal Ball Yoxy Jurado Keith Levine Committee Julianna Licata Sanjeet Nijjar Ron Okum Maria Perdices Tim Plumb John Quigley, MD James Romo, JD Julie Roybal Mickey Segal, CPA Dean Sloan K. Heiner Vogelbach, MD Ada Wong Susan Woo Kevin Zhang CRYSTALBall ‘19 Welcome to the 30th Annual Crystal Ball! You’re in for a wonderful evening of great food and great entertainment in support of a great hospital. This event wouldn’t happen, though, without you - our guests and sponsors. As participants and donors, you’re supporting world-class healthcare in the San Gabriel Valley, which means everything to our patients and their families, and on their behalf, I thank you. Tonight we are honored to recognize and thank Patty and Mike Nijjar. They have done so much to support Methodist Hospital and the community, making a difference in innumerable ways to their neighbors across the region. I can’t think of a more deserving couple and I am grateful we have the chance to recognize them. I also want to recognize the members of the 30th Annual Crystal Ball Committee headed by Co- chairs, Rebecca and Aner Iglesias and Sherry and Shone Wang. The committee under their leadership began planning several months ago to create this wonderful evening. I want to offer my heartfelt thanks for the leadership and generosity of our co-chairs and their committee. Finally, you should know that this event will help the hospital purchase a second bi-plane imaging system, critical to the treatment of the stroke and cardiac patients who come to us in their greatest hour of need. You’re helping to make possible life-saving care and for that I am most grateful. Thank you again for being here and thank you for your very generous support. I hope you have wonderful evening. Sincerely, Michael Driebe President Methodist Hospital Foundation CRYSTALBall ‘19 Supporting Life Saving Care at Methodist Hospital Methodist Hospital of Southern California is very proud of being one of only 18 hospitals designated by Los Angeles County as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. This means that Methodist Hospital is prepared to fully treat all stroke patients on-site with the most advanced, appropriate level of care. Such comprehensive care includes not only diagnosis and treatment by highly specialized physicians, but also the use of equipment and technology that enables our physicians to perform highly complex procedures, including clot extraction and coiling of aneurysms. Strokes are a leading cause of death and long-term disability in the United States. On average, every 40 seconds someone in the United States has a stroke. In order to survive, immediate care at an approved stroke center is critical. To meet the growing needs of our community, Methodist Hospital has need for a second bi-plane imaging system, a key piece of equipment necessary for performing these life-saving procedures. The cost of acquiring this new equipment is approximately $3.5 million. Hospital Cause In 2018, Methodist Hospital treated over 2,000 patients in our angiography suites, providing life-saving procedures to stroke, as well as heart attack patients. As an accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center since early 2018, Methodist has experienced significant growth in the number of stroke patients brought to our emergency room. To enable the hospital to meet the needs of these patients, Methodist must acquire an additional bi-plane imaging system to ensure sufficient capacity and availability of this critical technology. Help us ensure that we always have the capability to care for any of our community members who come through our doors. We look forward to being there for you whenever the need arises. Thank you from all of us at Methodist Hospital for your support. CRYSTALBall ‘19 Grand Sponsor Andrew & Peggy Cherng, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. Dick & Sue Hale, Peter & Jill Boli & Paul & Patty Wondries Mike & Patty Nijjar Rusnak Auto Group Mickey and Lee Segal & Alan and Sandy Whitman Crystal Sponsor In grateful Recognition A-Tech Consulting, Inc. to our Crystal Ball Sponsors Bel Air Investment Advisors DoubleTree by Hilton Monrovia-Pasadena – Kevin Zhang Platinum Sponsor ASAP International Holdings – Jerome Yuan Castle Construction Services, Inc. Cathay Bank East West Bank EMMA – Michael Agron, MD Hallsta, Inc. Healthcare Partners Aner & Rebecca Iglesias Independent Acute Dialysis Services, Inc. Kindred Rehabilitation Hospital Services Los Angeles County Supervisor, Kathryn Barger Mike & Patty Nijjar Ana C. Orellana, Jubilacion Extra, LLC Sodexo: On Site Service Solutions Shone & Sherry Wang Gold Sponsor Advanced Chemical Technology, Inc. Sponsors American Technologies, Inc. Arcadia Hospitalist Medical Group Baldwin Garden Nursing & Arcadia Care Center Bamboo Ventures LLC - Nina Huang and Tony Cummins 2019 Certified Medical Sales Drs. Shirley Chi & Lisa Sugimoto Dorothy Davila Frank Marrone & Sons Plumbing IMEG Corp. Mechanics Bank Medical Staff of Methodist Hospital Nano Banc Pathology Associates of Arcadia Radnet & Arcadia Radiology Medical Group Risha Engineering James C. Romo and Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo Sierra Family of Dealerships Roger & Lilah Stangeland Foundation Sunny Construction & Development Corp. The Jess Witt Trust The Law Offices of Singer & Benjumea and Physician Assist Murli & Mona Tolaney Universal Air Flow John K. Waken, MD Whitehill Family Susan Woo & Gary Woods Underwriting Sponsors Entertainment Tribute Book Congress Orthopaedic Associates EMMA Christiane Cook & Susan Reutimann Décor Centerpiece Alliant Insurance Services Chivaroli & Associates Insurance Services Gang Ding Brad and Lisa Freer Don & Julie Hopf Dr. & Mrs. Richard & Ivy Sun Jim-Jer Hwu, M.D. ‘19 S. Robert & Denise Zeilstra Pacific Western Bank CRYSTALBall Renovo Solutions KoolKool && thethe GangGang officially launched in 1969, after performing Brown, and Charles Smith to create a unique musical blend of for five years under various band titles, has jazz, soul and funk. At first calling themselves the Jazziacs, the influenced the music of three generations and, at the age of 49, band went through various names – The New Dimensions, The the band has become true recording industry legends. Soul Town Band, Kool & the Flames – before settling on their famous moniker.
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