Desert Charities News - Men in Philanthropy - Jan-Feb-Mar 2024

Jeffrey Schlund The Betty Ford Center Senior Outreach Manager Making A Difference As a Senior Outreach Manger, I get the oppor- tunity to work with dedicated professionals including psychiatrists, psychologists and therapists every day. It has been said, pick a job you love, and you never work a day in your life. That is true when I began my career working at the Betty Ford Center, the premier non-profit drug and alcohol treatment center in the world, located in Rancho Mirage. I am beyond blessed to be working for an organization whose mission is to bring recovery to those suffering with the disease of addiction. It is a cause that is close to my heart. Mark Scheibach Desert Cancer Foundation Executive Director Making A Difference I am honored and inspired to take the lead of this incredible Foundation and feel we are poised to expand the vision and build on its reputation as we enter our 30th Anniversary in 2024. Being a member of the Board of Directors for 9 years beforehand gives me a head-start as we look for strategic growth in development, programming, and outreach. I look forward to working with our community partners in making a positive difference for individuals who have a cancer diagnosis and otherwise could not access or afford cancer treatment. Desert Cancer Foundation saves lives! Robert Schein Blanke Schein Wealth Management Managing Director & Partner Making A Difference “Robert L. Schein, AIF® is the Managing Director, Partner, and Chief Investment Officer at Hightower/Blanke Schein Wealth Management, with over 25 years of financial expertise. Recognized as Forbes Best-In-State (#23) Wealth Advisor for 2022 and Palm Springs Life Five Star Professional 2021, he leads asset allocation and investment strategies for high-net-worth individuals. A prominent financial educator, he appears on CNBC, Bloomberg, and more. Founder of The Society of Financially Empowered Women, Robert advocates for women’s financial education. Beyond his financial acumen, he is deeply committed to community service, having raised $2.5 million for local non-profits and served on various boards.” Robert Sanchez LifeStream Blood Bank President & CEO Making A Difference I’m honored and humbled to lead a wonderful organization that partners with volunteer blood donors to save lives. For over 70 years, LifeStream has connected donors and patients through the gift of blood, bringing health and hope to countless lives in our community. Our staff, volunteers, and community partners all play a role in saving lives. LifeStream relies on the generosity of over 500 blood donors daily to provide lifesaving blood products to over 80 hospitals in Southern California. Those who want to be a lifesaver can visit LStream.org or call (800) 879-4484. Dr. Nick Ryan Sycamores Assistant Vice President of Programs Making A Difference As the Assistant Vice President of Programs at Sycamores, I have the honor to work with community mental health professionals to provide behavioral health services for low-income children, youth, and families in the Coachella Valley. Sycamores’ Palm Springs clinic opened last year and the services we offer exemplify the organization’s on-going dedication and commitment to meeting the growing mental health needs of children, young adults, and families throughout Southern CA. I have been with Sycamores for over 25 years and am proud to be an active resident of the Coachella Valley where I serve. M en in philanthropy - PAGE 8 DESERT CHARITIES NEWS SPOTLIGHT Barry Dayton President John F. Kennedy said, “A rising tide lifts all boats” in a speech about economic development. However, I like to think about his quote as “We may all travel through life separately, but each of us benefits from those who provide for the common good.” Whether their missions serve individuals, families, youth, seniors, animals, or those with specific health or social service needs, we collectively benefit from our local nonprofits who work for the common good. I believe that when for-profit and nonprofit are working in harmony, the resulting rising tide lifts us all. That’s why I’m proud to work for a company that knows many of us need a helping hand from time to time and gives so generously, year after year, to support the good of its members, employees, and the rest of the community in so many ways. Desert Oasis Healthcare appreciates the good work done by the many nonprofit organizations that serve the Coachella Valley and the surrounding high desert. We are proud to support local nonprofits that do so much good in our communities. Visit MyDOHC.com/community-support to learn more and view some of the videos we’ve done with and for these valued partners. Barry Dayton Director of Marketing Desert Oasis Healthcare 275 N. El Cielo Road Palm Springs, CA (760) 320-8814 Barry.Dayton@myDOHC.com David A. Renker Eisenhower Health Foundation Senior Vice President Making A Difference As a proud member of the Eisenhower Health family, I am both honored and grateful to work with so many outstanding colleagues caring for our community. Our front-line health care workers who risk their lives to take care of others are the true great heroes, of this time and this country. I am humbled and grateful to work with all of them; their hard work, dedication and kindness are inspiring!