Why I Give

The Voices of Cedars-Sinai Employees

Each person has his or her own reason to participate in the Cedars-Sinai Employee Giving Program. You may be inspired by a loved one’s experience with a challenging illness, by a dedicated caregiver, or by a desire to build a stronger, healthier community.

What we all share is a passion for caring—and the ability to make a difference with every contribution we make.

I give because...

“I wanted the funds to go to a cause near and dear to my heart—Alzheimer’s, which my father passed from several years ago. This is an opportunity to give back to a program (Neuroscience and the Brain) that furthers research.”

Camille Thornton

“I give because I am blessed that I can . . . I know there are employees here who are less fortunate and do not have family resources on which to draw when financial emergencies arise. That is the reason I direct my recurring payroll deduction to the Employee Disaster Relief Fund.”

Donell Cohen

“There was a COACH that would come to my neighborhood as a child. Someone gave to me, so it was important that I give back to those children that go to the COACH for Kids vehicle.”

Michelle Flewellan-Wiggins

“I chose the Women’s and Children’s Fund because my daughter was born here prematurely. I’m excited to be able to give and make a difference in another family’s life, another mom’s life.”

Lisa Berry

“Cedars-Sinai makes a difference in the community; each employee makes a difference at Cedars-Sinai; together we are a blessing. I give because I’m grateful.”

Marilyn Shirk