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4 4 | PULSE S u m m e r 2 0 1 5 FLASH AUXILIARY RECOGNITION BRUNCH APRIL 18 Torrance Memorial Medical Center During the annual Auxiliary Recognition Brunch, Torrance Memorial leadership thanked and honored volunteers for the numerous hours and years of service given to the medical center's patients, visitors and staff. The annual Auxiliary Recognition Brunch is also an opportunity to show special recognition to those who have achieved milestones of service. Staff members Amanda Goodrich, Daniel Palma, Mary Ann Merritt and Mary Bradfield-Smith serve brunch to show appreciation to the volunteers for their service. Alice Young, with the highest overall number of hours served—30,200 hours, and Mimi Brody, with the fourth highest number of hours at 25,200, are congratulated by president and CEO Craig Leach. President and CEO Craig Leach thanks Janice Hill for serving the medical center for 35 years, the highest number of years recognized. Barbara LeQuire, MSN, awards former high school volunteer turned adult volunteer, Rachelle Gonzales, with a five year service pin. Duke Noor, Mary Matson, Jeanette Adams GRAND FINALE MAY 17 Torrance Marriott Luminaries and NOVAs, Auxiliary volunteers, celebrated their 25th anniversary at the 2015 Grand Finale by presenting a check for $25,000 to Torrance Memorial Medical Center. Novas also recognized 14 graduating seniors who have contributed more than 3,800 hours over their four years of volunteer service. NOVAs receive valuable experience through various hospital volunteer opportunities in the hopes of inspiring them to have a lifetime commitment to service. Sarah Baxter, Kayla Chung, Zachary Ishimoto, Davis Quan, Adam Reece, Christian Au, Alyssa Ishimoto, Taylor Woo Aimee Tan, Abbie Sedillos, Tori Wong, Makena Oda, Kaelyn Arcilla, Melissa Woo, Lindsey Campbell Sophie Pillar, Olivia Polischeck, Megan Mahoney, Julia Pano, Rhian Saunders, Kiersten Hazard Darren Jeong, Pete Makrygiannis, John Galdones, Remo Ventura, Matthew Lee