POMONA, Calif. – To help celebrate its storied history of hope and healing, Casa
Colina and its nearly 700 attendees welcomed Joan Lunden, a well-known
journalist, entrepreneur, health and wellness advocate and the former
host of ABC's
Good Morning America, as the special guest host of its
Casa Colina 75
th Anniversary Gala
on Saturday, June 1
st at the Sheraton Fairplex Conference Center in Pomona. Proceeds from the
black tie gala raised $450,000, which benefits Casa Colina's Free
Care Fund and Wounded Warrior Fund. Casa Colina would like to express
its appreciation to all of its donors and sponsors including Gold Sponsor
– SEI Investments.
"As a journalist and health and wellness advocate, I am always drawn
to and inspired by remarkable stories of courage, which is why I was honored
to host the
Casa Colina 75
th Anniversary Gala
," says Lunden. "Casa Colina continues to help countless numbers
of people afflicted with debilitating conditions and devastating injuries
overcome impossible odds to regain their independence. This incredible
event celebrated Casa Colina's commitment to those in need and demonstrated
why it is the gold standard for comprehensive rehabilitation services."
"We would like to thank Joan Lunden and our generous donors and sponsors
who helped make this event such an incredible success," said Dr.
Felice L. Loverso, President and Chief Executive Officer of Casa Colina.
"What made this night so memorable was being able to share it with
our remarkable patients. We are humbled by their indomitable spirits and
amazing recoveries. This event helps us to continue to provide free care
and develop the rehabilitation programs our community needs so that we
can celebrate the next 75 years."
For more information about Casa Colina Centers for Rehabilitation or to
donate to the Casa Colina Foundation, please log on to
www.casacolina.org or e-mail
foundation@casacolina.org or call (909) 596-7733 Ext. 2209.