Individuals interested in making a difference in the lives of pediatric patients at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital are invited to “Hugs with Luvs,” a membership luncheon for current and prospective members of the Big Hearts for Little Hearts Loma Linda Guild on Friday, Jan. 30 at 11:30 a.m. at the Redlands Country Club. The luncheon is designed as an opportunity for interested parties to meet some of the members of the guild, learn about their charitable activities on behalf of the children, and explore different avenues for involvement and support. "We're very excited about the opportunity this represents for us to invite new individuals to join us in seeking to improve the lives of patients at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital," Cutler observes. "We do this because we care about the children in our community and want to do our part to make their patient experience as bright as we can." The Guild was founded in 1999 to raise awareness and support for Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital, which provides life-saving care for critically ill or injured children. In addition to the membership luncheon, the Big Hearts for Little Hearts Loma Linda Guild will host a fashion show at the Burrage Mansion in May and a cooking school in autumn to raise money for a variety of special projects at the hospital. There is a $25 fee to attend the membership luncheon. Reservations are available until Friday, January 23, and may be secured by contacting Julie Cutler, membership chair, by phone at 909-307-0940 or by email at JulieCutler4@gmail.com.