The Ambassadors Program is the oldest support organization of the Torrance Memorial Health Care Foundation. Membership is comprised of community leaders, dedicated to promoting and financially contributing to Torrance Memorial Medical Center. Their philanthropic and volunteer commitment plays a significant role in the healthcare programs and services offered at the medical center, which benefit many South Bay and Peninsula residents.
Programs partially funded through the work of the Ambassadors include:
- Burn Center
- Cancer Resource Center
- Community Benefits
- Pediatric Rehabilitation
Ambassador members represent the medical center in the community and share a vision for the hospital's future with other volunteers, employees and the medical staff. As an Ambassador, a member offers his or her knowledge of Torrance Memorial to individuals who are less familiar with the services and opportunities available at the medical center.
Members also encourage business associates, friends and family to join them at annual Foundation fund-raising events, including the summer golf tournament and the end-of-the-year Holiday Festival.
With Ambassador support comes involvement, recognition and the satisfaction of knowing you're making an important contribution to your community. In gratitude, the Health Care Foundation provides Ambassador members with special courtesies based on membership level.
Ambassador membership levels/courtesies include:
| Level |
Premier |
Platinum |
Gold |
Silver |
*Junior |
| Amount |
$25,000 |
$2,500 |
$1,000 |
$500 |
$250 |
| Time frame |
paid over
5 years |
annual |
annual |
annual |
annual |
| Benefit |
The satisfaction of
improving healthcare
in your community |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| Membership lapel pin |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| Membership plaque |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
Behind-the-scenes-tour
of the medical center |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
Recognition in
Patrons magazine |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
Invitation to
private event with
hospital president |
X |
X |
X |
|
|
Permanent recognition
on Donor Wall |
X |
X |
|
|
|
Complimentary tickets to
Holiday Festival Fashion Show |
X |
X |
|
|
|
Complimentary tickets to
Holiday Festival Gala Night |
X |
|
|
|
|
CT calcium screening
of the heart and
follow-up consultation |
X |
|
|
|
|
Permanent naming
recognition on a
patient room or
physician office |
X |
|
|
|
|
* Junior level is designed for individuals 35 years of age and younger.
Membership courtesies are subject to change. Some benefits may affect the tax-deductible portion of your gift.
Become an Ambassador
Thank you for your interest in the Ambassadors. If you have any questions or would like to discuss the Ambassador Program, please contact Judith Gassner, at 310-517-4704 or via email: Judith.Gassner@tmmc.com.
Contributions to Torrance Memorial's Health Care Foundation are tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and are deductible for calculating income tax as allowed by law.