This edition highlights inspiring patient stories, recent improvements and accolades achieved at our hospital, and powerful examples of how donor support is making a difference for our family, friends, and neighbors.

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In November, the Santa Maria Police Department proudly continued their annual tradition of raising funds for local cancer patients by designing and selling their first ever Pink Challenge Coins. The fundraiser donated $4,036 to Mission Hope Cancer Center!

Along with the Santa Maria Police Department, the following local businesses supported the fundraiser: My Place Coffee, Xtreme Electronics, Carnicería La Bonita, Main Street Cycle, Taquería y Panadería La Villa, APEX Auto Glass and Tinting, Calderon Tires (on Cook Street), Alcon Private Security, and Revista La Novedad.

The Marian Foundation has been fortunate to have an incredible relationship with area grant makers like at The Hutton Parker Foundation. The Santa Barbara-based foundation supports area nonprofits by promoting sustainability, enhancing service delivery, and providing quality office spaces through commercial real estate development. Our organization is pleased to share that the Hutton Parker Foundation recently made a $100,000 grant award in support of the OB/GYN Residency Program Clinic!

Arroyo Grande High School student Sophia Ferreira delivered 40 custom Valentine’s Day gift boxes to pediatric inpatients, an act of kindness from the goodness of her heart. The boxes, filled with toys and children's activities, were inspired by her own childhood hospital stay, during which she underwent emergency surgery. Sophia said she knows how difficult it can be for children who are hospitalized and wanted to give back to her community in a meaningful way.

With support from her school and community, she organized the gift drive to bring joy and reassurance to children facing a hospital stay and treatment at Marian. Her act of kindness is a heartfelt reminder of the power of compassion and the impact young people can have on others!

The Marian Foundation’s Employee Giving Campaign took place in late 2024 and demonstrated remarkable generosity and participation from our organization’s employees! A total of 823 employees contributed, resulting in more than $221,147 raised. This reflects an impressive 36% employee participation rate, underscoring the strong culture of philanthropy and commitment among our staff.