Stories That Inspire Gratitude expressed by our patients, caregivers and donors
Supporting Our Community
The inspiring stories shared by our grateful patients, caregivers and donors are a wonderful way to learn about the life-saving work happening each day at Adventist Health Glendale. Check back regularly as we highlight remarkable stories throughout the year.
Cheri Watson, RN
And just like that... an amazing 45-year career
Patients
Our medical center has deep roots in education, and it is the reason Cheri Watson, RN is the longest-working nurse at Adventist Health Glendale.
Rick Kalish
Doing His Part
Donors
When Rick Kalish first visited the Adventist Health Glendale medical center, it was just along a shortcut on his bike ride home.
Michael LeFever
Moved by Kindness
Patients
After years of pain ending in a life-saving surgery, Michael LeFever received an uplifiting card during his recovery that led him to give back.
Mary found hope at Adventist Health Glendale
The impact of transformational care
Patients
Fifteen years ago, Mary was diagnosed with esophageal cancer. She was successfully treated by hematology and oncology specialist Boris Bagdasarian, DO, with chemotherapy and radiation. Thanks to the expert care she received at Adventist Health Glendale’s Cancer Center her cancer…
Harold Bringman
Bringing Blessings Through Planned Giving
Donors
Inspired donors like Harold Bringman show how accepting life’s challenges and rewards and saying yes to every opportunity create a true spirit of community.
David and Martha Ho
A Philanthropic Master Plan
Donors
David and Martha Ho have a philanthropic master plan for promoting the welfare of others.
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Cheri Watson, RN
And just like that... an amazing 45-year career
Patients
Our medical center has deep roots in education, and it is the reason Cheri Watson, RN is the longest-working nurse at Adventist Health Glendale.
moreMary Borjas
Powerful in pink
Patients
Mary Borjas is the epitome of beauty and strength, and yet eight months ago when she felt a lump in her breast, fear pierced straight through her. She began an incredibly challenging pursuit to find treatment for what she feared was a bullet trying to steal her life.
moreKenny Williams
Receiving whole person care
Patients
Imagine waiting at a bus stop, experiencing a shooting pain in your neck and suddenly losing all feeling in your legs. That’s what happened to Kenny Williams.
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