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Loma Linda University Children's Hospital 29th Annual Foundation Gala: Let Love Grow


Equinox HIT Team and their guests pose in front of a vine background with a dark brown frame. Isac is wearing a black sport jacket with light colored collared shirt, Liliana is wearing a black dress with gold chain, Morgan is wearing a black dress with stripped shall, Seth is wearing a black sport jacket with light collard shirt and tie
From left: Issac Aubert, Liliana Aubert, Morgan Williams, Seth Williams

Equinox is a proud sponsor of the 29th Annual Foundation Gala: Let Love Grow that occurred on April 7th. This year's event was a hybrid with virtual and in-person supporters attending. Equinox HIT team members Seth Williams and Liliana Aubert joined in the in-person celebration with their spouses Morgan Williams and Issac Aubert at the Riverside Convention Center.


Generous supporters raised over $1,000,000 in donations.

Supporters gather on stage with a giant check in the amount of $1M+ - 16 people on gray tiled stage, black background with plants and bright yellow curtains

Awards were given through the event to those that have dedicated themselves to service, congratulations to all of those recognized.

  • SHIRLEY N. PETTIS AWARD to Alaina Mathews and family

  • NANCY B. VARNER LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD to Barbara Robinson

  • DR. LEONARD L. BAILEY OUTSTANDING CLINICIAN AWARD to Douglas Deming, MD

  • HOMETOWN HERO AWARD to Donald Moores, MD, and Penny Moores

Let love grow 29th annual gala April 7 lomalindagala.org - Two children, one on the left appears to be a boy and one on the right appears to be a girl hugging, white background with drawn flowers some are drawn in black and white some are in yellow and green - boy appears to be white with brown hair wearing gray/white t-shirt - girl appears to be white with blond hair wearing a yellow sweater

As a testament to LLU Children's Hospital's work, Ricki Rae's story was shared during the event. Ricki Rae Guess was a patient at LLU Children's Hospital after being admitted for an emergency life-saving surgery. Through the amazing care and programs available at the hospital, Ricki moved toward recovery, learn more about the Guess family story


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