Temecula Valley Hospital Volunteer Foundation

10/04/2026

Warm toes and even warmer hearts💜🧦
A massive shout out to our incredible volunteers - Kathy, Alyssa, Shayan, Jackie and Jean - for representing the Temecula Valley Hospital Volunteer Foundation in this year's Socktober Collection Drive!
We are proud to say that this year the foundation donated 145 pairs of brand new socks in collaboration with The Vine FM/102.5
These donations are directly benefiting two amazing organizations making a difference in our community- His Little Feet and Path of Life.
Socks are one of the most requested and least donated items at shelters. Way to go Team.
💜💜💜

09/04/2026

08/24/2026

08/14/2026

We have our 4th Annual Golf Tournament on September 18, 2026. It’s sure to be another fun-filled day and we’re excited to welcome you all! Registration is officially open so get your spots now! If you’re interested in being a sponsor, the same registration page will allow you to view those options as well!
Steps to register:
1: type in tvhvolunteerfoundation.org into your search bar or click the link in our bio.
2: navigate to our “Annual Golf Fundraiser” tab
3: click “register players” or “register sponsors”
4: register as many players as you’d like
OR
register as a sponsor!
If you have any questions,
please contact [email protected]. Can’t wait to see you all there! 💜

08/09/2026

🐾 Happy Retirement to a Very Special Duo! 🐾

Join us in celebrating Rick Reichel and his incredible therapy dog, Max, as they officially retire from the Temecula Valley Hospital Pet Therapy Program!

Rick adopted Max at a PetSmart adoption event back in December 2015. Whether Max is a Husky, a Samoyed, or a Wooly Husky, one thing is for sure: he is 100% pure sweetness. Known for his super mellow vibe, Max’s specialty has always been lying down, relaxing, and offering gentle comfort to everyone he meets.

After joining our TVH team in 2018, returning to spread joy after COVID, and serving faithfully through July 2026, Max (now a distinguished gentleman of at least 12.5 years old!) is taking a well-deserved rest.

If you’ve ever seen Max arriving in style in the sidecar of Rick’s motorcycle wearing his famous “doggles” 😎 (yes, doggles!), you know just how special this team is.

Thank you, Rick and Max, for the endless smiles, comfort, and paws-itive impact you’ve made on our patients, staff, and hospital community. Enjoy your retirement, Max! 🐾❤️🛵

07/30/2026

What a wonderful initiative! Community partnerships like the one between Temecula Valley Hospital and Michelle’s Place make such a huge difference—equipping volunteers with first-hand knowledge ensures patients and families get connected to the right support services right when they need them most.

Kudos to Elayne for organizing the visit, and thank you to all the volunteers for taking the time to stay connected and informed for the Temecula community!

07/23/2026

In Loving Memory of Zamara 🐾💖 (July 15, 2026)
It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of our Pet Therapy dog, Zamara. Zamara lived a life so big, so vibrant, and so full of purpose:

👑 AKC Show Champion: Multi-titled and ranked Top 10 in the Nation in 2018.
🎬 Hollywood Star: She graced our screens in commercials and even played Scooby-Doo! You might remember her as the star of Ford’s “Running with the Big Dog” commercial, which aired all through the 2018 football season and during the 2019 Super Bowl.
🩺 Temecula Valley Hospital Therapy Dog: For nearly 7 years, Thursdays were her absolute favorite days. Dressed in her signature tutu making her rounds.

Zamara loved the nurses’ pods—thank you to all the TVH staff for showering her with endless love and her favorite butt scratches! But above all, she had a rare, deeply intuitive gift. She always knew who needed her most. Whether it was leaning gently against a visiting family member or resting her head softly on a patient’s hand, watching her work was nothing short of miraculous. Zamara and Janet shared an unbreakable bond.

🌈✨“Some dogs aren’t just pets—they are legendary souls who leave pawprints on thousands of hearts.”

07/21/2026

We are proud to recognize EMCOR Services Mesa Energy as an Emerald Sponsor of the 4th Annual Temecula Valley Hospital Volunteer Foundation Golf Tournament Fundraiser!

EMCOR Services Mesa Energy is a leading provider of commercial HVAC, building automation, energy efficiency, and mechanical services, helping businesses and organizations improve the performance, comfort, and sustainability of their facilities.

Their generous support helps make this tournament possible!

Thank you, EMCOR Services Mesa Energy, for your commitment to our community and for helping make a difference. We look forward to seeing you on the course!

07/09/2026

🐾 Spreading Joy & Comfort, One Paw at a Time! 🐾

We recently received this heartwarming voicemail from a patient’s family member that reminded us exactly why our volunteers do what they do:

“Hi Jean, I just wanted to call and thank you for being so kind and gentle to my mother while she was at Temecula Valley Hospital. She said her biggest spirits came from your visit... Thank you for comforting my mother. I appreciate volunteers like you.”

A massive thank you to our incredible volunteer, Jean, and her faithful pet therapy partner, Cooper! 🐶❤️

Hospitals can be stressful, but a wagging tail, a gentle touch, and a moment of pure comfort can make all the difference in a patient’s healing journey. We also want to give a special shout out to the hospital volunteer chaplain who was there to provide comfort and spiritual care alongside Jean and Cooper during this visit.

Our volunteers truly are the heart of Temecula Valley Hospital. Thank you, Jean and Cooper, for lifting spirits and bringing so much love to our patients and their families! 🌟

07/02/2026

A huge THANK YOU to Advantage Ambulance for their incredible support as a Platinum Sponsor of our 4th Annual Golf Tournament! 🏌️⛳

Their generous Platinum sponsorship is helping make this year’s tournament possible and directly supports our mission. We are truly grateful for their commitment to our community and for partnering with us to make a meaningful impact.

Please join us in giving a big shoutout to Advantage Ambulance for their outstanding generosity and continued support. We couldn’t do it without partners like you!