In the midst of springtime celebrations and graduations, Las Madrinas announced the 28 families and their daughters who will be honored for their service to the Southern California community and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles at the Las Madrinas Ball on Friday, December 21, 2018.
Debutantes and their families gathered at The Saban Research Institute of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles recently for an informational meeting and tour. Paul Viviano, President and CEO of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, spoke to the families about the impact that giving to Children’s Hospital has both for research and patient care. Dr. Robert Shaddy, Pediatrician-in-Chief of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles then spoke about the ten previous programs Las Madrinas has funded over the years and what these programs are still doing for the hospital today. Dr. Shaddy introduced a video of highlights from the Neurological Institute Epilepsy Program, narrated by Dr. Mark Krieger. After the presentations, the Debutantes and their families had the opportunity to tour the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, watch a live EEG demonstration and learn about some of the latest dietary therapies, particularly the ketogenic diet, in the treatment of epilepsy.
The Debutantes, their mothers, and their grandmothers were guests of honor at a Tea given by Las Madrinas at the home of Mrs. Stephen Fitzmaurice Bennett (Chantal) on June 13, 2018. The President of Las Madrinas, Mrs. Douglas Andrew Thompson (Kathy), formally welcomed the families and thanked them for their contributions and commitment to the Southern California community. This year the Debutante Chairman is Mrs. Steven David Kolsky (Missy), and the Ball Chairman is Mrs. Berkeley George Harrison (Kristin).
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