Over the last 34 years, the auxiliary has raised more than $7.3 million in support of Camino Health Center, affiliated with Mission Hospital.
San Juan Capistrano , CA – Highlights of designer winter collections were showcased at the Camino Health Center Auxiliary Fashion Show and Luncheon, presented by South Coast Plaza, on November 15, 2019 at the Monarch Beach Resort.
This year’s New York style runway presentation featured curated looks by major European and American retailers at South Coast Plaza, including Bally, Camilla, Escada, Intermix, Lafayette 148 New York, Maje Paris, Ralph Lauren, Saks Fifth Avenue, Sandro Paris, Tadashi Shoji and Weekend Max Mara. Informal modeling was provided by David Yurman, during the reception.
Among the highlights of the event were raffle drawings for a dream staycation in a five-bedroom home in Dana Point donated by Barbara Hamilton, a Thanksgiving Tablescape that included fine china and crystal and Cartier champagne donated by Gaye Birtcher and Matrice Varela and a Porshe Experience Package. In addition, a special One in One Hundred drawing featuring a stunning 18 karat yellow gold, diamond and cultured pearl necklace, valued at $5,000 graciously donated by Jean-Jacques Mamie Fine Jewelry.
Volunteer leaders play a vital role in the success of the event. We thank Honorary Chair, Charlene Jessup and event co-chairs, Teresa Bell and Margaret Kalimada for their dedication and countless hours of planning.
Since the auxiliary was founded in 1984, it has raised more than $7.3 million and supported more than one million patient visits at Camino Health Center. A federally qualified health center with locations in San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente and Lake Forest, Camino Health Center is devoted to meeting the health care needs of uninsured and underinsured residents; the center depends heavily on financial support from the community.
The proceeds from the fashion show will allow Camino Health Center to provide vital primary medical care, mental health and wellness services, family dental care, optometry and nutrition care.
To learn more about Camino Health Center Auxiliary, please visit www.mission4health.com/caminoauxiliary.
Photo caption: Camino Health Center Auxiliary Fashion Show Committee – (Back row, L to R: Debbie Robinson, Margaret Kalimada, Gaye Birtcher, Linda Berkshire, Cici Barry, Lynn Maioriello, Mary Kate Carter; Front row, L to R: Sheri Worth, Teresa Bell, Kathy Ambrosius, Marleen Quandt, Susan Dolbee, Charlene Jessup, Donna Sabatasso and Deb Drew)
About Camino Health Center
Camino Health Center has compassionately improved the health of the underserved in South Orange County by providing vital health care services to the vulnerable for 37 years. Located in San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente and Lake Forest, Camino provides primary medical care, behavioral health programs, optometry and family dental care for patients of the health center. Camino also connects those in need to its Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program.
About Mission Hospital Foundation
Mission Hospital Foundation is the philanthropic catalyst for Mission Hospital. The foundation embodies the Spirit of Giving™ by building lifelong relationships with community members and raising funds for Mission Hospital. Every dollar donated to Mission Hospital Foundation supports ongoing investment in:
• Advanced technology and cutting-edge programs and services
• Innovative research initiatives and collaboration
• Nursing excellence through enhanced recruitment and ongoing training and development
As new technologies emerge, philanthropy will enable Mission Hospital to acquire and provide the most sophisticated resources to enhance the comprehensive integration of care at every level, yielding superior patient outcomes.
About Mission Hospital
Mission Hospital is a state-of-the art, 523-bed acute care regional medical center in Mission Viejo, California. As one of the busiest designated adult and pediatric Level II Trauma Centers in the state of California, Mission Hospital provides a full range of reputable specialty health care services with highly skilled teams treating a multitude of complex conditions. Services include a full range of expertise in cardiovascular, neuroscience and spine, orthopedics, cancer care, women’s services, mental health and wellness, head and neck, and a variety of other specialty services. Mission Hospital in Laguna Beach provides South Orange County coastal communities with 24-hour emergency and intensive care as well as medical-surgical/telemetry services, orthopedics, general and GI surgery. CHOC Children’s at Mission Hospital is a 54-bed facility that is the area’s only dedicated pediatric hospital.
Fully accredited by The Joint Commission and designated as a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for nursing excellence, Mission Hospital is highly recognized for its high quality of care, evidenced through a multitude of healthcare quality benchmarks. Mission Hospital is part of Providence St. Joseph Health, a not-for-profit provider of integrated health care. Together, we work to improve the quality of life in the communities it serves in the tradition of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange and Sisters of Providence. For more information, visit www.mission4health.com.
About South Coast Plaza
Renowned as a leading international shopping destination, South Coast Plaza is home to more than 250 prominent boutiques, critically-acclaimed restaurants and the adjacent celebrated Segerstrom Center for the Arts and the Orange County Museum of Art. It is the West Coast’s premier shopping experience, with its proximity to beaches and John Wayne Airport, customized concierge services, and unparalleled collection of diverse retailers — from Gucci, Hermès, Cartier and Harry Winston to Saint Laurent, The Webster, Dior, Alexander McQueen, Givenchy and more. South Coast Plaza is located in Orange County, California, in the city of Costa Mesa. Information: southcoastplaza.com or 800.782.8888.
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