Circle of Life

Thank you to all our wonderful sponsors and supporters.

• The Harriet H. Samuelsson Foundation has played a major role in helping save the lives of critically ill children and forged a partnership with our community on behalf of the youngest members of our community who are in need of specialized health care.
• Chivaroli & Associates Insurance Services for sponsoring the Boomerang Campaign to ensure a small donation, when linked with thousands of others making the same commitment, can relieve the suffering and save the lives of seriously ill infants, children and adults, provide a helping hand to seniors and improve the level of safety for members of our community.
• The California Endowment supporting the health of our underserved and uninsured Migrant Farm Workers. (Familia Sana).
• Technology Development Center (TDC Studios) – Terry Wieser and Tim Oglsbee providing educational information about VCMRF’s programs and services, and recognizing honorees of the David C. Fainer, MD Awards.
• Martin V. and Martha K. Smith Foundation for supporting children less fortunate because their untreated conditions were interfering with their ability to learn.
• The Wood-Claeyssens Foundation providing critical support for the Cancer Task Force’s mission to improve access to breast cancer screening.
• Livingston Memorial Foundation educating our community about senior health care screening, supporting the Children’s Resource Program, and partnering with us for over 5 decades!.
• Rotary Club, Ventura providing Student Scholarships for the Family Medical Residency Program at VCMC for over 4 decades.
• Limoneira and the Ventura County Community Foundation for your ongoing support of our programs and services.
• Santa Barbara Bank & Trust - Improving healthy lives by investing in our future.
• Gold Coast Broadcasting LLC – Enhancing quality medical care for the children in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at VCMC.
• Pacific Western Bank for supporting programs which benefit mental health programs, and  recognize outstanding honorees in our community.
• MediTech Health Services – Sharon and Dr. Michael Bick for supporting the nursing staff at VCMC and the medical community.
• Swift Memorial Healthcare Foundation supporting women undergoing cancer treatment at VCMC and the INNcourage Program.
• Kaiser Permanente partnering with the foundation to help fund the Mobile Mammography Unit
• Catholic Health Care West providing access to donated dental treatment for underserved infant through 18-year-old children from low-income households.
• The Rotary Club of Ventura South supporting the Newborn Intensive Care Unit at VCMC.
• US Bank championed a healthy community by honoring volunteers, and supporting state-of-the-art equipment that enabled physicians and nurses quick access to the sickest patients.
• Ventura County Star partnering with VCMRF to ensure physicians, nurses, and volunteers are recognized for their generosity to the community.
• Professional Hospital Supply ensuring that members of our community receive the best in hospital care.
• Valley Care IPA. Actively participating in philanthropy to ensure high-quality health services for the “safety net” families in Ventura County.
• Montecito Bank & Trust an essential partner to the success of all health related programs and activities.
• Wells Fargo Bank- a new friend of the Foundation who came forward with resources to help provide care for others.
• Apex General contractors, Inc.  Keeping Ventura County Healthy.
• Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach Hotel, generously partnering with the Foundation to support the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and other services at the Health Care Agency.
• American Medical Response (EMSC) who ensured the gift of patient care.
• Pacific Coast Business Times who provided healthcare outreach and education.
• Ventura County Medical Center & Santa Paula Hospital Auxiliary – we express our gratitude for partnering with us throughout the years, and investing resources in health care programs at Ventura County Medical Center.

• KLS Martin Group – for helping us honor the nine exceptional individuals in health care.
• LifeLine Medical Transport – for ensuring the kids with life threatening diseases receive care.
• Rasmussen & Associates – for stepping forward to thank healthcare professionals and joining our Circle of Friends.
• Sprint Nextel – for supporting the outstanding volunteers who provide care in our community.
• Script Howard for ensuring scholarships to Summer Student Scholars at VCMC’s Family Practice Medicine Program.
• St. John’s Regional Medical Center & St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital for helping us honor those who made a commitment to healing others and supporting the PICU.
• TOLD Corporation – The Gilbert Family.  For supporting VCMRF for over four decades to ensure crucial healthcare screenings and prevention education programs.

• Ted Mayr Funeral Home – Sherry Scott, F.D. for improving the well being and care of our loved ones.
• Cornelia Baer and Rita Marsh for your commitment to our mission and those less fortunate who deserve access to care.
• Duke Potts and Technicolor for raising funds at the Children’s Holiday Golf Classic to support urgent medical equipment used today at Ventura County Medical Center.
• Alexander Valley Vineyard, County Commerce Bank, Dr. Jack & Beverly Halpin, Dr. James Herman, McKesson Medical Surgical, Medtronic Diabetes, Myers, Widders, Gibson, Jones & Schneider, LLP, Dr. Leo Tauber, Dr. Ramsey & Rachel Ulrich, Ventura County Credit Union, West Coast Air Conditioning, Young’s Market Company for being proud sponsors of the 18th Annual David C. Fainer Awards, MD dinner that supported the resources to provide care for children at the hospital!
• Honorable Brian, Kathy and Laurel Back who are committed to helping others less fortunate.
• Honorable Toy White for her continued support of the David C. Fainer event.
• Randy Churchill – our resident community Auctioneer who donates his time to ensure life is better for our community.
• Dr. John Marcum and Pablo Ortiz for raising buckets of money to support the VCMC Pediatric Intensive Care unit.
• Michael Powers for believing in VCMRF’s collaboration with the Health Care Agency and its partners.
• To the volunteers who give of their time to honor our healthcare professionals:  Joan Araujo and Pamela Lindeman – Co-Chairs of the David Fainer, MD Awards and their very special volunteers:  Honorable Toy Colleen White, Honorable Brian Back, Robert Gonzalez, MD, Barry Fisher, Kim Graves, Veronica Gonzalez, Sheila Murphy, Mark Barglowski, Marni Brook, Lucas Johnston, Cheryl Lambing, MD, Jeana Miller, Pablo Ortiz, Christine Parrish, Leticia Rodriquez, Dawn Rose, David Selman, Donna Sepulveda-Weber, Kevin Sumida, CPA Mary Ann Vance, Connie Baer, Debbie Hill, Dr. Dan Jordan, Dan Wall, Lynne and Tim Heuel, Linda Southwick, Doug Wood, Kim Ritchey, Sue Chadwick, Jill Haney, Julie Colby, Frank Perez, Heidi Parker, Nancy Anaya, Kayla Lawless, Lucas Johnston, Jessica Mejia, Shirley Perry, Kerry Razza, Jessica Reyes,Maria Torres, Paulena Abaraca, Cassandra Avila, Martiza Cisneros, Sarah Contreras-Ortiz, Itzel De La Cruz, Elizabeth Fierros, Gia Garcia, Jamie Gill, Rene Gomez, Perla Mancillas, Yoselim Medel, Mahika Morin, Kaeliana Rabago, Jasmine Rodriquez, Lara Tolks, Janet Villarreal, Maria Velazquez, Martha Velazquez. 

Kathy & Mark Hartley for caring about women undergoing chemotherapy, and providing them with a special place where they learn to take better care of themselves and transform their lives.

Robert Boehm, Chairman of the Board for his leadership and commitment to VCMRF, and the generous members of the Board of Directors and the community whose support great or small is sincerely appreciated and needed.  Every gift is a big gift when it comes from the heart:

Community West Bank
Dr. Michael and Sharon Bick
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Lefkowitz
Robert G. and Penny Boehm
Kevin K. Sumida
David J. Zuzick
Mary Ann Vance
Adrianna M. Mendoza
Christine E. Parrish, MBA
Christine Cohen and Michael Derr
Roger T. Case, Jr. and Sandy Case
Donna Sepulveda-Weber and Bob Weber
Michael E. Hoffman
Pacific Neuroscience Medical Group
Raymond and Mary Ann Vance
Martyn William Crisp
Lee and Roylin Downs
Dr. Yvonne G. Bodle-Farris
Weldon Farris
Nick Mitri Hishmeh
James W. Hornstein, M.D.
Jeff and Sandra Walker
Pamela A. Grothe
D. Keith and Anne Howington
Linda Knuth
Patricia Beckwith
Mary Joyce Ivers
Janice L. Anderson
Robert and Penny Boehm
Allan S. Gottlieb
Barbara Sanden
Dr. David and Claudia Perlmutter
Dr. and Mrs. Evan D. Slater
Dr. Leo Tauber
Nancy J. Kennedy
Richard and Georgianna Regnier
Dennis and Joan Gaiser
Ryan E. Tauber
Camarillo Health Care District
David and Asia Fernandez
Faye McDonald
Dr. John and Mrs. Hill
Dr. John C. Stauffer
Judy Thiele
Stephanie Becerra
Jeffrey and Jenny Baarstad
Miriam Leza
Cyndie R. Cole
Randy Church and Associates
Dr. Robert and Pamela Gonzalez
VCMC Auxiliary
Michael Perlmutter
Dr. Mark and Terri Lisagor
Dr. Cheryl Lambing and Robert Fastenau
Randolph Churchill
Michael Armenta
Nick Hishmeh
Lawrence and Lindy Matheney
Judith Overmyer
Honorable Colleen Toy White and Art Bliss
Dr. Reed and Michele Horwitz
Myers, Widders, Gibson, Jones & Schneider, LLP
Albert Glickman Family Foundation
Pauline Malysko
Dr. David and Anne Chase
Carole Davis
Teresa Johnson
Michael and Leila Perlmutter
Honorable Brian and Kathy Back
Laurel Back
Jeannie Builder
Lora A. Pinto
Thomas and Jane Rozanski
Mr. and Mrs. Barry Kramer
Dr. and Mrs. James Holden
David and Lynda D. Bowman
Steven Bowman
Dr. and Mrs. Ken Anderson
Michael and Alison Bailey
Dr. Samuel and Marcia Edwards
Rosewood Dental Group
Ruth Ann Terry
Karen Davis
Pamela K. Lindeman
Joan Araujo
Catarina Castaneda, M.D.
Dr. Edward and Jill Banman
Dr. and Mrs. James M. Herman
Nancy Steward
Susan Lind
Cathy Deen
Mike and Susan Bridges
Hillary and Stella Ling
Dr. John and Beth Fankhauser
Marisa M. Montgomery
Joyce J. Lheureux
Margaret Olmos
Valerie Winter
Janna R. Sheihan
Dr. James Sutton
Marietta King
Dr. Robert E. James
Dr. and Mrs. Henry Stoutz
Nancy and Spencer Garrett
Patrick and Nora Ryan
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Lefkowitz
Honorable Frederick and Judy Bysshe
Dr. William and Lita Starr
Dr. Jack and Beverly Halpin
Pamela Swartout
Charles F. Montague, M.D.
Dr. Charles and Geraldine Hair
Judy and Steve Sitko
Ben and Lani Schuck
Dr. Thomas Sean McBreen
Deirdre Frank
Megan L. Steffy
Dr. Jim Hornstein
Delfina Zermeno
Robin D. Hunt
William and Elise Kearney
Shirley D. Randall
Ira Silverman
Dr. and Mrs. Gordon Johnston
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Powers
Dr. Geoff Loman  
Paul and Anita Lorenz
Neil and Marjorie Churchill
Dr. Ron Bale
Dr. A.E. Amorteguy
Alicia M. Dasso
Barkley Insurance
Dr. Robert and Maria Ouwendijk
Supervisor Steve A. Bennett
Jerome W. Blesener
Kaiser Permanente
Roland and Margaret Purnell
Steven and Virginia Pollack
Kevin T. Hartigan
Dr. John Broms
Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Simpson
Eunice M. Koch
Dr. Richard M. and Anne Deamer
Linda Henderson
Joseph C. Nesbitt
Ann Kelley and Syed Zaki Salahuddin
Dr. Eric and Harriett Leibovitch
Dr. Peter and Sandy Gaal
C.M. and Carol Greeby
Michael Case and Maribeth Butler
Diana Casey
Lois Manning
John and Stephanie Orr
Susan Loring
Margaret Williams
Ventura County Community Foundation
Janice Turner
David and Joan O’Connor
Michael J. Smith
William T. Veal, Jr.
Dr. Sylvana Guidotti and Kevin Wells
Jeff and Sandra Walker
Kevin & Shelley McGee
Walter Ballard and Nancy Ballard
Evelyn Dittbrenner
Joseph and Becky Lynn Hansen
Meister Family Foundation
R. L. Hertel
Meloney Roy
Wood-Claeyssens Foundation
Dr. Peter P. LaTorre
Madelleine A. L. Waddell
Drs. Robert and Carol Deamer
Neil Elliott
Dr. and Mrs. Stuart Siegel
Marieta Choe
Dr. J. R. Birkenshaw
Dr. F. Warren Lovell
Deborah Quong Anthony
Charles and Rosena McConica
Drs. Lanyard and Mary Dial
Barbara Collier
Jon Light
Dietrich and Valerie Schmidt
Helen K. Pidduck
Louise M. Malcomb
Dr. Philip and Millie Schofield
Dorothy Loebl
Sherry Scott
Bill and Pam Hicks
Fausset and Associates
John and Anne McConica
Jaguar-Benz Investment
Wayne Nelson and Victoria Chandler
McAuliffe Financial Service
Gilbert Family Trust
Starrett Kreissman
Laurie DeAlejandro
Shannon Matlock
Russell W. Sturtevant
George and Beatrice Frias
Breast Cancer Prevention Fund
Jonathan C. Russi
Michael and Victoria Jump
Patrick Russi
Barbara Blue
Verna Lee
Robert Southworth
Karl Kyler
Mark S. Brewer  and Ms. Pearson
Donald Greenberg
Linda B. Aguilar
David Freeman        
Dr. Stephanie D’Augustine and Dr.Todd Flosi
Dr. Christine Johnson
Dr. Thomas and Kathryn Dunlop
Pete Marriott
Karen Kolvin
Robert Noeske
Mary Jean Matthews
Natalie Erikson
Jean Kennedy Seder
Michael Steinbaum
Sandy Rosenthal
Mandalay Bay Children’s Medical Group
Debra and Jon Shay
Santa Paula Medical Clinic
West Ventura Medical Clinic
Holly and Frank Bates
Michael and Jean Shoemaker
Jeanine Barsotti
Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurses Association
Invest in Others Charitable Foundation
Bertha and Jerry Tintor
Dr. William and Ingrid Goldie
Don Roy
Paula Koch
Judy Panczak
Jackie Curtin
Mark Brewer
Cissy Vargas
Noontime Optimist Club of Camarillo
Carol Evans
Maria Teran
Yomama, Inc.
Brad Barnes
Scott Nording
Patricia Ordonez Kershaw
Henry Solis
Sage Publications, Inc.
Andie Greene
Dr. Steven Kallman
Nancy C. Sisco
James Malone
Dena Lisle
Gary H. Hendriks
Supervisor Kathy and Randy Long
Julia Wilkerson Trust
MD Weight Control Medical Clinic
Aetna
Barby R. Cervantes
Mary J. Volland
Vicki Lynne Dee
Meynardo Suarez Mendoza
Tina L. Rasnow
Denise Moreno Biter
Martin Heckerman
Vickie Lee Perrier
Nan L. Richardson
Victoria M. Terrill
Ava A. Cowden
Sandy Gerbovaz-McCarty
Elsa Maria Hernandez
Brenda Lee McCormick
Michael D. Planet
Suzie Becky Jue
Lisa Vargas
D. Gricel Dobbins
Linda J. Daniels
Irene Lopez
Graciela Lessing
Silvia B. Edber
Cecilia Isaac
Linda Patricia Litzelman
Maricela Cecenas Mijares
Sylvia Maynez
Lolita T. Pasion
Georganna E. Breault
Charles Jose Barbosa
June Nakata
Patricia Susan Morua-Widdows
Tina Marie Castaneda
Vetha Perkins
John E. Polich
Cres A. Aguiler
Maria Lourdes Baron Charlos
Maria G. Gil-Moraga
Olga L. Martinez
Derrick W. Wilson
Barbara Fitzgerald
Christine Ann Donaldson
Maria Luisa Maestro
Suzanne Ramirez
Irene Bajenting
Irene Camarena
Marcia Louise Hoffstadt
Josie Garcia
Carmela Raquel T. Baron
Bill Ramirez
Teresa Renee Titus
Kathlyn Smith
Laura Holguin Pariseau
Donna La Cagnina
Samantha Jane Costanzo
Cathy R. Thomason
Julie Margaret Bulla
Shelley Merrill Sussman
Nancy B. Francis
Carlos R. Mendoza
Cheryl Rae Bart
Marilyn Munger Williams
Supervisor Linda Parks
Elaine H. Harris
Alicia Rojas
Camarillo Rotary Foundation
Los Padres Bank
Old Creek Ranch Winery
Abraxis Bioscience
James Davis
Glen W. Jenkins
Howard E. Hope
Donna L. Bernard
Mitchell Davis
Oliver Hess
Kathrine D. Otani
Eddie K. Morris
Linda W. Jorgenson
Ruth M. Hartman
Lucianne Ranni
Eric S. Bleuel
Jennifer K. Holst
James W. Thonis
William B. Britt
Deanna M. Keller
Anne M. Dana
Janet R. McKinney
Akemi Ann Takemoto
Suhey Tapia
Shannon A. Matlock
Wilma T. Thomas
Theresa M. Ochoa
Suzanne M. Quam
Dr. Ronald L. O’Holloran
Jan L. West-Frias
Jean M. Bray
Alan R. Langville
Kathleen A. Peterson
Simon Charles Pode
Lydia Dayle Paulson
Mary Anthony
Yirineo Hernandez Viveros
Nancy Lee Ballard
Robin J. Smith
Norma Cahue
Binovia, LLC
Pueblo Radiology Medical Group
Swift Memorial Healthcare Foundation
Philoptochos Society of St. Demetrios
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Schneider
National Charity League Juniors
Justin N. White
Linda Beth Henderson
Ann Michelle McKinley
Janet M. Wall
Dr. David C. Salter
Paul Edwin Booth
Larry Doris
Julius Gius Memorial Foundation
Regal Medical Group, Inc.
Community West Bank
LifeLine Medical Transport
Annette M. Whipple
Ventura Emblem Club 157
Warner Pacific Insurance
Dr. Uldine Castel
Gene Haas Foundation
Emery and Edith Deutsch
Dr. Ernest and Mrs. Joyce Carlson
Marisa M. Montgomery
Elaine Tennen
Kristina Navarro
Tamara Pennington
Gregory Struthers
Vicki Thon
Eric and Lorraine Tennyson
S. Kathleen Bohnett
Christopher Christian
The Kensington Foundation
Jim Grier
Helen Wax
Sue and Tom Tatangelo
Sonia Lozano
Joel Mark Ellenzweig
Eizabeth Sadowski
Marty Schneider
Douglas Anthony
George Stoboe
George Graham
Alice Ordonez
William C. Santer, Jr.
Christopher E. Cooper
Capt. Paul S. Grossgold
Colleen Rydjord
Angela Montgomery Chiles
VCMC Employee Guild
Carlotta M. Barns
Karen L. Bateman
Bonnie S. Clark         
Ricarda Bennett
Community Memorial Hospital
Kim Graves
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cheatham
Dr. Raymond S. Pierson
Dr. Angela Rabkin
Dr. and Mrs. Siamak and Mehrshid Safar
Dr. John Prichard
Susan Lind
Ventura Orthopedics – Scott Lilly
Westside Family Practice – Dr. Tushla
Wendy C. Lasher
Bacon and Peterson
Dr. Merrill Bacon
Ronald and Barbara Rose
Cynthia Medina
Gene Haas Foundation
Dr. Jeffrey Robinson
American Academy of HIV Medicine
Camarillo Health Care District
Pauline Vlasic
Archina L. Scott-Roddick
Emery and Edith Deutsch
Dr. Ernest and Mrs. Joyce Carlson
Marisa Montgomery
Elaine Tennen
Ricarda Bennett
Community Memorial Hospital
Pacific Capital Bank
Geo I. Wilde
C.I. Harbor Foundation
Dr. Fran and Kate Larsen
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cheatham
Dr. Raymond S. Pierson
Dr. Angela Rabkin
Dr. and Mrs. Siamak and Mehrshid Safar
Dr. John Prichard
Susan Lind
Ventura Orthopedics – Scott Lilly
Westside Family Practice – Dr. Tushla
Wendy C. Lasher
Bacon and Peterson
Dr. Merrill Bacon
Ronald and Barbara Rose
Cynthia Medina
Vikki Smith
Judy and Bruce Mullins
Luv and Gina Collins
Toni Gardiner
Gloria Samario
Michael Simsovits
Dr. Frederick Menninger
Dr. Charles Hair
Rosa Remillard
Marti Delao
Vernon and Helen Tubbs
Dr. Jon L Schrock
Katharine and Robert Anderson
Bonnie S. Clark
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lombardi
Heather and Milton Daily
Rebecca Eaton
Mark and Laura Willes
Phillips Medical Systems
Motherhood First Program
Dr. David and Linda Stegman
Brenda Vanoni
Caryn and Doug Woodburn
Adrienne Reeves
Marianne Mize
William Ekman
Dr. Gosta and Mrs. Mary Iwasiuk
Dan and Carole Kral
Stuart and Lucinda Daley
Dr. Mark N. Sussman Corporation
Teague Family Limited Partnership
J.R. Birkenshaw
Rosemary E. McIntyre
Walden University in honor of Ramona Sloan
Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Honigman
Alan R. Langville
Garol Greeby
Dr. Donn R. Browne
Martin V. and Martha K. Smith Foundation
First California Bank
Pauline Hinds
Jim McCoy
Dr. John and Linda Edison
Dr. Arthur S. Peters
Charles and Rosena McConica
Dr. Ralph and Mrs. Busch
Connie Koenenn
Dr. Merrill Bacon
Ronald and Barbara Rose
Cynthia Medina
Hawaiian Electric Industries
Mid State Bank and Trust – Jim Lokey
Lu and Gina Collins
Toni Gardiner
Gloria Samario
Michael Simsovits
Dr. Frederick Menninger
Dr. Charles Hair
Rosa Remillard
Marti Delao
Vernon and Helen Tubbs
Dr. Jon L. Schrock
Katharine and Robert Anderson
Bonnie S. Clark
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lombardi
Heather and Milton Daily
Mark and Laura Willes
Phillips Medical Systems
Motherhood First Program
Susan Brauner
Rebecca Eaton Walkup
Bradford Cauvet
Mary Jane Lax
Ada Morris
Rob and Charmayne Karnas
Nancy Frye
Mary Ann Stewart
Margaret Marasco
D.S. Duncan
Diane Sanders
Sara Johnson
Joanne Loria
Vicki Stowell
Linda Conway
Phillip Arens
Mike Childs
Kim Hutcheson
Carol C. Marquez
Marybeth Kaminski
L. H. Mooney
Jerry Pellum
Brad Setser
Marlene Pereira
Shirley Thompson
Anthony and Christine Strauss
Ellyn Dembowski
Heartside Oxnard LLC (SouthShore)
Dr. Charles Fletcher
Patricia O. Kershaw
Diane Koranda
Jeanne Schneeberger
Dennis Santoyo
Gary Douglas Daigler
Karl Ulrich
Alice Ordonez
Jeanne A. Shields
Elizabeth Sadowski
Kay Zetlmaier
S. R. Cheek
Patrick Pandolfi
Dedee Brocho
Bob Rizk
Shannon M. Boggs
Denise Viau
Iris Buckner
Denise Chavez
Gwang Choi
Daniel and Debbie Holmes
Jeanne Shields
Amber Jaramillo
Don Hiebert