PHILANTHROPISTS
WHY: Ralph Stern built his net worth by running dental manufacturing, consumer finance, and TV retail businesses; now a frequent sight in OC’s philanthropic circles.
IN THE NEWS: Couple’s contributions include $5M to the build-out of UCI’s new hospital and cancer center now underway on Jamboree Road.
NOTABLE: “With our support, there will be less of a need for a patient with cancer to leave the county. That’s one of our dreams,” Ralph Stern said.