MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center hosted a sold-out crowd of more than 350 guests at its annual gala on Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach.
The black-tie event raised a record amount of more than $1 million for the MemorialCare Cancer Institute at Orange Coast Medical Center.
Highlighting the event was the recognition of Dr. Julio A. Ibarra for his 38 years of service to Memorial-Care, including 27 years as the medical director of the medical center’s department of pathology.
Dr. Ibarra was instrumental in establishing the hospital’s multidisciplinary treatment planning conference — essential for determining the best possible cancer treatment and personalized care plan for patients.
The gala also included a live auction, highlighted by bidding on Icara, one of nine normally unattainable oil on canvas masterpieces by internationally acclaimed artist, curator and philanthropist, Sir Daniel Winn, and created in collaboration with famed Chinese couturier, Guo Pei. The exclusive artwork raised more than $100,000.
“For the second consecutive year, our annual gala has raised a record amount, and I would like to once again express our heartfelt appreciation for our loyal donors and sponsors who believe and share in our commitment to enhancing the health of our served communities,” said Marcia Manker, CEO of Memorial-Care Orange Coast Medical Center. “I ardently believe that MemorialCare Cancer Institute’s incredibly skilled and experienced team of physicians, nurses, and support staff rival our nation’s finest academic cancer centers because of their tireless commitment to providing personalized and compassionate patient care.”
For more information about MemorialCare Cancer Institute at Orange Coast Medical Center or to donate to Orange Coast Medical Center, call (714) 378-7478 or visit www. memorialcare.org/giveoc.