Marian Regional Medical Center Foundation

10/30/2026

10/30/2026

We want to thank our friends at Toyota Santa Maria for turning the spirit of Pinktober into meaningful support for local cancer patients and their families!

Through their annual Pinktober fundraiser, Toyota Santa Maria brings our community together with pumpkin sales, a mini John Deere tractor auction, and a shared commitment to raising awareness of the programs and services available at Mission Hope Cancer Center.

We are incredibly grateful for their continued generosity, creativity, and dedication to supporting patients and families right here in our community. A special thank you to Toyota Santa Maria and their event partners, especially Cal Coast Machinery, for helping make this fundraiser possible and making a difference in the lives of local families!

Don’t forget! Toyota Santa Maria is hosting its annual Trunk or Treat this Friday, October 30! Visit their page for event details and join in on the Halloween fun!

10/22/2026

Celebrating our Perinatal Superheroes! This week, we are celebrating the incredible nurses who make a difference in the lives of mothers, babies, and families every single day at Marian Regional Medical Center. From the first moments of labor to the precious experience of welcoming a newborn, your compassion, expertise, and dedication are the heartbeat of our Women’s and Children’s Services.

To show our appreciation, our leadership team has been surprising our team members with special "Perinatal Nurses Week" awards! Whether they are a "Baby Whisperer," a "Golden Hour Champion," or our "Heart of Marian," we are so proud of the extraordinary care they provide.

Thank you for your tireless work, your teamwork, and for making our perinatal unit such a special place for families to begin their new chapters. We appreciate you!

10/20/2026

This year, Rugged Radios’ Pink Radio Day raised an incredible $50,135 for Mission Hope Cancer Center - Santa Maria! Watch as Rugged Radios owner Greg Cottrell reveals this extraordinary gift to our cancer care providers.

This is the largest gift Rugged Radios has ever made to Mission Hope Cancer Center and sets a new Day of Hope fundraising record for the highest amount raised by a single team. The donation was made possible through online sales of limited-edition pink G1 Adventure Series and M1 Race Series radios, pink Ultimate Alpha Stereo Headsets, and other merchandise. Greg generously donated every cent from the sales event, including tax and shipping, to support cancer patients and their families throughout the Central Coast.

Thank you to Greg, the entire Rugged Radios team, their customers, and everyone who helped make this incredible milestone possible!

10/19/2026

The Marian Foundation is hosting the next Breakfast with the President this Thursday, October 22, from 8-9:30 AM. The program will take place at the Marian Conference Center, located at the corner of Church Street and Palisade Drive, just outside the hospital.

Attendance is free and provides a unique opportunity to learn about the latest advances in health care within the Santa Maria Valley. The program features a discussion with Sue Andersen, President & CEO of Marian Regional Medical Center, regarding how the hospital fulfills its promise to the community by remaining at the forefront of health care innovation. Additionally, attendees will learn about the hospital's Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Program from orthopedic trauma surgeon Brian Kistler, MD. Attendees will also be given an opportunity to ask thoughtful questions during the program.

To register, visit www.supportmarianmedical.org/breakfast

10/13/2026

A little kindness can go a long way, especially during an uncertain moment in the hospital! Lucy Halsell recently delivered special activity packs to Marian Regional Medical Center's Emergency Department to help comfort seniors experiencing memory loss, anxiety, or distress during a hospital visit. Titled “A Little Comfort While You Wait,” the packs include simple activities, reassuring words, and thoughtful tips to help patients and their loved ones feel more at ease in an unfamiliar environment.

Created by Lucy and sponsored by Magnolia and Primrose Memory Care Homes, this heartfelt project reflects a shared commitment to caring for older adults with dignity, compassion, and heart.

Pictured with Lucy is Nathan Halsell, representing Magnolia and Primrose. Robyn Dodds, RN, BSN, from our Emergency Department, and Jessa Brooks from Marian Foundation gratefully received these thoughtful gifts on behalf of our hospital.

Thank you, Lucy, Nathan, and Magnolia and Primrose, for bringing this wonderful idea to life and reminding us that sometimes, the smallest gestures make the biggest difference!

10/13/2026

Who’s ready for a Girls Night Out?
We’re just two days away from our 16th Annual Girls Night Out at Mission Hope Cancer Center and we have a few spots left!
Join us this Wednesday, October 14, at 5:00 p.m. for an evening dedicated to wellness, education, and pure joy. We’ll have appetizers, ch*****ne, and plenty of raffle giveaways throughout the night! Plus, you’ll have the chance to chat with our amazing team of local medical experts.
Don’t miss out—reservations are required! Call 805.219.HOPE (4673) to save your spot today. See you there!

10/07/2026

10/01/2026

We recently hosted our first Legion of Marian presentation of Fiscal Year 2027, featuring leaders from Marian Regional Medical Center’s Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Program: Dr. Brian Kistler, Medical Director of Orthopedic Trauma Surgery, and Jessica Bower, MSN, RN, Senior Director of Perioperative and Cardiovascular Services.

Together, they presented a funding request for a GE Venue GO ultrasound machine, which would allow the orthopedic trauma and surgical teams to provide localized nerve blocks that can reduce the need for general anesthesia. Today, equipment shortages can lead to surgical delays. The GE Venue GO’s high-definition imaging would provide the precision needed to accurately target nerves, helping the team perform these procedures more efficiently and improving the patient experience. Adding this equipment would help eliminate bottlenecks and keep care moving when patients need it most.

Also in attendance as a special guest was Janet Silveria, President and CEO of Community Bank of Santa Maria, who presented the Legion of Marian with a $2,500 donation. The gift was part of the bank's 25th anniversary pledge to donate $25,000 to 12 nonprofits throughout the year based on a customer nomination process.

If you’ve been considering joining the Legion of Marian Women’s Giving Society, there’s no better time to get involved.

Legion members make an annual gift and gather for quarterly social events featuring presentations from hospital leaders about programs and equipment in need of philanthropic support. At the end of each year, members vote to determine which program will receive the group’s collective gift, with the recipient announced at a special year-end celebration.

Through their generosity, Legion members play an important role in helping ensure expert, accessible health care remains available right here in our community.

View photos from our last event and learn more about the Legion of Marian and how you can become a member today by visiting supportmarianmedical.org/legionofmarian

09/30/2026

We are absolutely overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible $100,000 gift we received from our friends at Cruzin For Life in support of Mission Hope Cancer Center in Santa Maria!

Receiving this major gift in front of 500+ members of our community was an honor. The funds will go directly toward enhancing care for our patients with cancer and their families, specifically supporting vital services like our Nutrition Center in the Infusion Suite or our Patient Transportation Program.

Representatives from Hope Cancer Center - Santa Maria and the Marian Regional Medical Center Foundation joined the community this past Saturday to celebrate the 19th annual Cruzin’ for Life dinner and auction. We are so honored by this incredible partnership. Thank you to everyone who makes this support possible; together, we are making a real difference in the lives of those we serve!