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CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY TO HOST 36TH 
ANNUAL ANGEL GALA “WHERE HOPE BLOOMS” AT 
THE LANGHAM PASADENA 

PASADENA, Calif. — Cancer Support Community Greater 
San Gabriel Valley (CSC) will host its 36th Annual Angel 
Gala, themed “Where Hope Blooms,” on Saturday, April 18 at 
The Langham Huntington Pasadena. The annual event brings 
together community leaders, healthcare partners, and supporters to raise critical funds for free programs serving 
individuals and families impacted by cancer. 


Emceed by Rachel Brown of ABC7 News, the evening will feature a VIP Reception, Awards Dinner and Program, 
Live and Silent Auctions, Raffle, and Live Music and Dancing. 

2026 Angel Gala Honorees 

This year’s gala will honor community leaders whose generosity and leadership support CSC’s mission: 

Lifetime Achievement Honorees: Ellen and Harvey Knell 
Individual Honorees: LeeAnn and Ron Havner of JCS Family Foundation 
Corporate Partner Honoree: Flewelling & MoodyHospital Partner Honoree: Huntington Health 

“Huntington Hospital has partnered with Cancer Support Community for decades because we believe in caring 
for the whole person, not just the disease,” said Cathi Chadwell of Huntington Hospital. “CSC complements 
medical care with the emotional and practical support patients and families need.” 

“Cancer can be overwhelming, and what makes Cancer Support Community so extraordinary is the comfort 
and sense of belonging it offers outside of a clinical setting,” said Ellen and Harvey Knell. 

“Nearly everyone has been touched by cancer, and Cancer Support Community ensures no one has to face it 
alone,” said LeeAnn and Ron Havner. 

“Flewelling & Moody believes strongly in giving back to the community that supports us,” said Scott Gaudineer 
of Flewelling & Moody. “We’re proud to support an organization that helps neighbors navigate one of life’s most 
difficult moments.” 

Leadership Perspective 

“At Cancer Support Community, we believe comprehensive cancer care must address the emotional, social, 
and practical realities patients and families face every day,” said Patricia Ostiller, J.D., CFRE, Chief Executive 
Officer. “The Angel Gala raises critical funds and celebrates the partners and advocates who help make our 
work possible.” 

Sponsors 

Presenting Sponsors include Ellen and Harvey Knell, LeeAnn and Ron Havner of JCS Family Foundation, and 
The Mickey and Lee Segal Family Foundation. 

Additional major sponsors include Sue and Steve Silk, Kandice and Grant Lin, Margaret and David Mgrublian,
Oak Tree Racing Association, and more than 45 additional sponsors and supporters. 

Committee 

The event is planned and executed by CSC’s volunteer Guild, whose leadership has sustained the gala for more 
than three decades. Event committee co-chairs are Korie Beth Brown, Ph.D., Matt Frey, and Susan Hubert. 

Tickets and RSVP 

RSVP deadline: April 1.
For tickets and more information: 
cancersupport.link/AngelGala2026 

About Cancer Support Community Greater San Gabriel Valley 

Cancer Support Community provides free support and programs for anyone impacted by cancer — including patients, 
caregivers, survivors, and those who are bereaved. Services include support groups, educational workshops, 
healthy lifestyle classes, social activities, and resource referrals so that no one faces cancer alone. 

CHASE BANK DONATION TO 
ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF ARCADIA 

Chase Bank employees across multiple southern California branchesdonated approximately 700 books to the Assistance League of Arcadia(ALA). ALA has worked collaboratively with Chase Bank for the pastfourteen years with this annual book drive. The books were collected at 
the Huntington Drive/First Avenue location in the City of Arcadia andwill be distributed to students in many school districts in the West SanGabriel Valley through Operation School Bell® . 

About Assistance League of Arcadia 

Serving the communities of Arcadia, Alhambra, Duarte, Monrovia, Rose-
mead, San Gabriel, and Temple City, Assistance League of Arcadia transforms 
lives and strengthens our community, through community-basedprograms. The Arcadia Chapter of the National Assistance League wasfounded in 1954. The Operation School Bell program has been clothingchildren in need and providing them with uniforms/school attire, shoes,
backpacks, hygiene kits, books, and school supplies since 1969. The Bargain 
Box Thrift Shop, located at 64 E. Live Oak Avenue, Arcadia, has beenthe main source of funding for the chapter’s various philanthropies since1982. Assistance League of Arcadia is a 100% volunteer-driven 501(c)3nonprofit. The Chapter also includes Assisteens®, an auxiliary for 9-12th 
grade students. Assistance League of Arcadia engages and empowers volunteers 
to strengthen our communities through community programs.
When essential needs are met in our community, families flourish. For 
more information, please visit www.alarcadia.org or follow us on Facebook 
and Instagram. 


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