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Big Hearts for Little Hearts Loma Linda Guild Treats Patients to Valentine’s Day Craft and Book Party

Photo Courtesy of: LLUH

Gina Harlow, 6, from Bloomington, enjoyed "hearts" and crafts with one of the visiting princesses at the ‘Loving Hearts Loving You’ Valentine’s Day party at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital.

By Briana Pastorino
Community Writer
02/17/2016 at 08:31 AM

Patients at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital (LLUCH) were treated to hearts and crafts courtesy of the Big Hearts for Little Hearts Loma Linda Guild, which recently hosted the annual Loving Hearts Loving You Valentine’s Day party. Guild members along with LLUCH child life services staff worked together to make a therapeutic environment where the patients could create crafts and read books. Each child received an age appropriate book and a Valentine’s Day teddy bear provided by the Loma Linda Guild. “This event is part of the Loma Linda Guild’s mission to enhance the overall experience of the precious children at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital,” said Guild president, Dixie Watkins. In addition to the usual fare of the Valentine’s Day celebration, a few fairy tale princesses also stopped by to visit with the children. The Big Hearts for Little Hearts Loma Linda Guild was created in 1999 and is committed to raising funds to ensure critical medical care for the children at LLUCH. The organization has raised over $1.4 million since its inception.

Dr. Mir Wasif Ali Elected as Chief of Staff

Photo Courtesy of: Dignity Health St. Bernardine Medical Center

Dr. Mir Wasif Ali MD, FACS, as its new Chief of Staff. Dr. Ali, renowned for his distinguished tenure marked by innovation and compassionate patient care, will assume this critical role for a two-year term starting January 2026

Anyone Can Develop Breast Cancer, Man or Woman

Photo Courtesy of: The CARE Project, Inc.

Danny Riggs’ widow, Sarah, along with his two kids, Steven and Kali, are pictured with Carrie Madrid and Pat Washburn, the director of the Men 2 Program. A $5,000 Adam’s Angels grant was awarded to the children of Danny Riggs, who sadly passed away from breast cancer.