Donors Support Hunt Cancer Center Through Naming Opportunities
Francesca and Doug Deaver and the Torino Foundation Conference Room
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To have the Hunt Cancer Center available in our community will consolidate
existing cancer treatment services into one location. The goal of the
center is to create personalized schedules and take logistics and administrative
hurdles away from the patients. Francesca Deaver says, “We have
known friends and family members who have been treated for cancer. This
hits home for many of us, and it is our pleasure to support and contribute
to the endeavors of Torrance Memorial.” With an eye toward supporting
care teams working with patients, Francesca and Doug Deaver donated $250,000
to name the conference room.
Jake and Betty Belin Infusion Center
Now in remission, Jake Belin learned the importance of having good care
close to home. While in treatment, he traveled the 405 too frequently
from Palos Verdes to UCLA, so he and his wife, Betty, decided to give
$1.5 million to name the Infusion Center. They were impressed with its
thoughtful design and wanted a specific way to make it possible for others
to not make it such a long journey for their regular treatments.
Barbara and David Bentley Cancer Resource Center
Years ago when Barbara Bentley’s mother was faced with a cancer diagnosis,
the family was overwhelmed by the challenge of finding the best possible
care. They traveled from Santa Monica to Newport Beach without getting
consensus on treatment. Reflecting on that stress and confusion, Barbara
and her husband, David, were impressed with the support and guidance offered
at the Cancer Resource Center. They donated $500,000 to support this free
service providing patients and families resources to manage and cope with
their diagnosis.