Orange Coast Medical Center Foundation develops philanthropic resources that support MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center in providing excellence in health care within our community.
As a nonprofit hospital, we rely on philanthropy to strengthen our ability to fund new technology, equipment, research, and educational programs. Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of individuals and businesses in our community, we are able to touch the lives of hundreds of patients, every day, with innovative and compassionate care.
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Orange Coast Foundation Stories
Orange Coast Gala 2025 Advancing Nursing & Clinical Education
As the most anticipated event of the year, our annual Gala brought together Orange Coast Medical Center’s most loyal supporters for an evening of glamour at VEA Newport Beach on October 4, 2025.
Champions Within Our Community
At Orange Coast gratitude looks different for everyone. No matter the reason, each act of generosity strengthens the community and builds a healthier future. And behind every gift is a personal story of inspiration, like those of Jackie and Vicky Shen and Peter Swanson, who remind us how powerful it can be when kindness comes full circle.
Nutritional Strength for the Healing Journey Ensuring Cancer Patients Can Manage Side Effects & Maintain Hope
Thanks to donor support, the nutritional oncology program at Orange Coast Medical Center has been steadily expanding its capacity to ensure more cancer patients receive individualized counseling services without financial barriers.
Beauty in Grace Women's Giving Circle Unifying female leaders across Orange County
Orange Coast Medical Center is proud to welcome the esteemed women’s giving circle, Beauty in Grace, marking an exciting new chapter in advancing women’s services.
Grateful Patient: Jeanne Shipp
“How do you train your staff and nurses to be so kind?” This is the question that Breast Cancer survivor and Orange Coast Medical Center patient Jeanne Shipp asked when she called the Foundation to share her journey with us! “Switching to the MemorialCare Medical Group made me extremely happy at my very first appointment!"
A Lifelong Passion
Orange Coast Medical Center supporters Joanne O’Heany, and her husband, Terence O’Heany, M.D., have dedicated over 55 years of their lives to the fight against cancer.
“Pay It Forward”, The Legacy Of Giving
Triumph Over Adversity. Facing adversity truly tests the character of a person. For Andrea Jeffrey of Huntington Beach, or “AJ” as she is affectionately known, challenges have only made her stronger. As a volunteer for Orange Coast Medical Center, AJ offers support to cancer patients. She understands their struggle; AJ is a breast cancer survivor herself.