United Cerebral Palsy of Orange County generated an estimated $437,000 in net proceeds at the annual Life Without Limits gala on May 9 at the Island Hotel in Newport Beach.
Nearly 400 guests attended the event to support the group’s programs, which serve nearly 4,000 children with cerebral palsy, autism, epilepsy, Down syndrome and developmental delays.
The event honored Edwards Lifesciences Corp. in Irvine for its dedication to the organization’s Early Intervention program. Dennis Kuhl, chairman of Angels Baseball, was recognized for his support of the nonprofit through Angels Baseball. Director of neurosurgery at Children’s Hospital of Orange County, Dr. Michael Muhonen, was honored for his passion for working for children with disabilities and being at the forefront of his career. He’s served on the group’s Pediatric Medical Advisory Board for four years.
More than 150 Orange County business and community leaders came together with local girls on May 9 at the Pacific Club in Newport Beach for a conversation on the state of girls and women and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math).
Voice for Girls 2014, hosted by Girl Scouts of Orange County and sponsored by Applied Medical, Jones Day, and Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear LLP, featured a keynote address by Dr. Michelle Khine, associate professor of biomedical engineering at University of California-Irvine, and an interactive panel with local young women.
“It’s critical that as a community, we support girls in their pursuit of STEM education,” said Julie Miller-Phipps, board chairperson of Girl Scouts of Orange County and senior vice president and executive director for Kaiser Permanente Orange County. “If we are going to have the best and brightest from 100% of our population solving the toughest challenges, we need our workforce to be prepared with skills developed through science, technology, engineering and math studies. And as community leaders, we must pave the way through mentoring, encouragement, and opportunities.”
Michael K. Hayde, chief executive and board chairman at Western National Group in Irvine, received the 2013 United Way Tocqueville Society Award, United Way’s highest national award for an individual volunteer. The ceremony was held in New Orleans on April 8.
“From his partnership with Orange County United Way in California to helping start a United Way in France, Mike demonstrates that giving your time, influence and resources can make communities a better place for all of us,” said Brian Gallagher, president and Chief Executive of United Way Worldwide.
Hayde is a member of the $10 Million Roundtable of the United Way Tocqueville Society and a leader for the organization in California, as well as in France and Romania. He was directly responsible for the formation of the United Way Tocqueville in Paris, where he now serves as board chairman. In addition to his support of United Way, he’s one of the founders and supporters of the Drug Use Is Life Abuse program. He’s also involved with Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Sisters of the Sacred Heart, the Orange County Sheriff’s advisory council, and the Medical Center Hospital at University of California-Irvine.
Michael K. Hayde, chief executive and board chairman at Western National Group in Irvine, received the 2013 United Way Tocqueville Society Award, United Way’s highest national award for an individual volunteer. The ceremony was held in New Orleans on April 8.
“From his partnership with Orange County United Way in California to helping start a United Way in France, Mike demonstrates that giving your time, influence and resources can make communities a better place for all of us,” said Brian Gallagher, president and Chief Executive of United Way Worldwide.
Hayde is a member of the $10 Million Roundtable of the United Way Tocqueville Society and a leader for the organization in California, as well as in France and Romania. He was directly responsible for the formation of the United Way Tocqueville in Paris, where he now serves as board chairman. In addition to his support of United Way, he’s one of the founders and supporters of the Drug Use Is Life Abuse program. He’s also involved with Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Sisters of the Sacred Heart, the Orange County Sheriff’s advisory council, and the Medical Center Hospital at University of California-Irvine.
The Bruery celebrated its sixth anniversary by raising more than $40,000 for the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Ana during the Sucréversary beer festival. … Circle 1000 held its annual Celebration Luncheon at the Island Hotel on April 28. Since 1987, it’s raised $12.4 million to support the Hoag Family Cancer Institute.
