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OneWest Foundation grant bolsters pediatric diabetes program
OneWest Foundation has demonstrated its generous support to improve children's lives in the focus area of pediatric diabetes by awarding a $300,000 gift to UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital. The three-year commitment will enable the hospital's Pediatric Diabetes Program to educate underserved families on healthy living and provide comprehensive clinical services to the growing population of Los Angeles metropolitan area children with diabetes.
The OneWest Foundation grant will help underwrite the cost of the hospital's team approach to pediatric diabetes care and help increase the number of patients served by 10 percent. The pediatric diabetes clinic currently serves more than 600 children, with more than 65 percent of them being members of low- to moderate-income families. UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital is one of the few providers that accept patients despite their ability to pay.
OneWest Foundation is the philanthropic branch of OneWest Bank, led by Steven Mnuchin, Chairman of the Bank. "Steven Mnuchin and the Foundation's commitment to support the important lifestyle education arm of our effort is gratefully acknowledged and vital to children developing the skills to manage their own diabetes," said Dr. Kuk-Wha Lee, Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Interim Chief, Division of Endocrinology, UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital.
In April 2013, Mnuchin and his wife, Heather, were honored at the Kaleidoscope Ball with the Philanthropic Leadership Award for their outstanding charitable support and leadership. The inaugural event, presented by UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital, raised more than $1.8 million to benefit the UCLA Children's Discovery and Innovation Institute.
Lemonade Stand benefits pediatric patients
Four local girls -- Yasmin, 9, Camille, 6, Jacqueline, 9, and Alexandra, 7-- sold lemonade, cookies, and water during their winter break from school to raise money for UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital and City of Hope. Their efforts netted $400.
According to Yasmin's and Camille's mom, Sharona Shenassa, it all started when her daughters wanted to do something to thank Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center for the excellent care provided to their sick grandfather. Sharona stated, "The girls were very specific that they wanted the proceeds to go to UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital, located in the medical center and we are inspired and hope to raise more for many years to come!"
THANK YOU to Yasmin, Camille, Jacqueline, and Alexandra for sharing this amazing story and for demonstrating such generosity!
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