Loma Linda Offers Proclamation to LLUCH

The City of Loma Linda honored Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital with a proclamation celebrating its 20th anniversary on the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 12 during the City Council meeting. Mayor Rhodes Rigsby presented the proclamation to Kelly Jackson, Director of Marketing for LLUCH, who accepted the recognition on behalf of the hospital. “On behalf of the City Council and citizens of this community,” Mayor Rigsby read from the Proclamation, “I congratulate Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital on the occasion of their 20th anniversary celebration and ask for the continued support of the valued professionals, staff, community partners and friends of Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital as they seek to enhance the lives of our community’s children by delivering in the promise of a healthier future today.” LLUCH administrator Zareh Sarrafian, although unable to attend, expressed his appreciation for the Proclamation. “It is an honor for Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital to be recognized by the city,” he said. “We are proud to partner with a community that shares our commitment to the promotion of a healthy lifestyle and disease prevention. Our organization looks forward to continuing to serve the precious young lives in our region for many more years to come.” The city Proclamation was the final, official event of the hospital’s 20th anniversary celebration. Medical Miracles homecoming reunited past patients with members of their clinical care team during a media event on Nov. 7, and the official birthday party was on Nov. 10. LLUCH opened its doors in November of 1993 and remains committed to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, focused on the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of children and their families.