Rick Rosen, Orly Adelson, Sandra Stern and Lynn Williams Honored
Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, with Jennifer Garner, Conan O’Brien and Jackson Browne in Attendance
LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AnnualGala—Saban Community Clinic announced today that its 49th Annual Dinner Gala raised $2.4 million to support the Clinic’s mission of providing outstanding, compassionate care to anyone who needs it. Proceeds from the event will help sustain the Clinic’s commitment to delivering more than $6 million in free services each year to uninsured patients across Los Angeles. These unrestricted funds enable Saban Community Clinic to allocate resources where they are needed most.
Held on November 3rd at the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, the Gala brought together 450 leaders from the entertainment and philanthropic communities in support of equitable access to quality health care.
Hosted by Emmy Award-winning host Jimmy Kimmel, the celebration honored four distinguished supporters for their leadership and commitment to improving lives:
- Leadership Award recipients: Rick Rosen, Co-Founder, WME, and Orly Adelson, President, Orly Adelson Productions.
- Lenny Somberg Award recipients: Sandra Stern, Vice Chairman, Lionsgate Television Group, and Lynn Williams, Creative Director, Global Branding, Nadel International.
The evening featured appearances by Jennifer Garner and Conan O’Brien, as well as a live musical performance by Jackson Browne.
“Our team provides more than 157,000 patient visits each year across Los Angeles, proving our commitment to serve anyone in need,” said Muriel Nouwezem, CEO of Saban Community Clinic. “The generosity of our honorees and supporters ensures that thousands of Angelenos, regardless of their circumstances, can continue to receive life-changing care.”
The evening was generously underwritten by City National Bank, The Chuck Lorre Family Foundation, and Cheryl and Haim Saban and The Saban Family Foundation. The guest list included entertainment industry leaders such as Bela Bajaria (Netflix), Peter Benedek (UTA), Pearlena Igbokwe (Universal Studio Group), Morgan Wandell (Apple TV+), and Richard Weitz (WME).
About Saban Community Clinic
Saban Community Clinic was founded in 1967 as the LA Free Clinic and provides outstanding, compassionate care to anyone who needs it. Saban operates five Los Angeles Health Centers, plus a Mobile Clinic, providing medical, dental and behavioral health care through more than 157,000 patient visits annually. Predominantly serving low-income individuals and families, 84% of the Clinic’s patients are living below the federal poverty line, earning on average $31,000 for a family of four. For more information, visit www.sabancommunityclinic.org.
About Friends of the Saban Community Clinic
The Friends Board was established in 1973 to provide a stable fundraising source for Saban Community Clinic by hosting annual fundraising events to raise money for patient care, critical services and programs. Board members represent the entertainment industry’s top executives and leaders.
Contacts
Media Contact:
Paulo Acuña
310.824.9000
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