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4 8 | PULSE S u m m e r 2 0 1 6 FLASH YPPA AND AMBASSADORS COME TOGETHER FOR HOLIDAY FESTIVAL NOVEMBER 29 Torrance Memorial Medical Center YPPA and Ambassadors met under the big white tent for a private, members-only reception dur- ing Holiday Festival 2015. Guests mingled and enjoyed musical entertainment while taking in the sights of the more than 30 themed, deco- rated trees on display. Erin Hoffman, Heidi Hoffman, MD Valerie and Ed Kelly, Carole Hoffman, Kathleen and Richard Krauthamer, MD Diana Brandt, Wendy Klarik, Timme Gunderlocke, Lori Kaiser Kelly Spagnola, Ann Zimmerman, Wendy Klarik, Christy Abraham, Paula Thomas, Angela Furkioti, Lori Richard, Ray Richard CANCER SURVIVORS CELEBRATE COURAGE JUNE 8 Torrance Memorial Medical Center In recognition of National Cancer Survivors Day, Torrance Memorial hosted its 27th annual event bringing together cancer survivors, family members, physicians and clinical staff. Attendees celebrated the strength and courage they demonstrated through diagnosis and treatment of their cancer. Hugo Hool, MD, Medical Oncologist, Naomi Chan, survivor speaker, Bryan Chang, MD, Radiation Oncologist, Michael Williams, survivor speaker, Mary Bass, survivor speaker, John Abe, MD, Pulmonologist Nancy Lean, Lorelei Bonet, LCSW, keynote speaker Patricia Au, Olivia Polischeck, Diane Polischeck, Judy Frederiksen, Brigitte Piller, Jean Greenstadt, Joyce Yeh Back row: Bibi Ali, Melissa Gunlund, RN, Linda Maynor-Gardea, RN, Miriam Sleven, RN. Front row: Jenaya Cimino, RN, (and her daughter Arya), Evelyn Calip, RN, Pam Rosapapan, RN