THE IRENE DunnE GUILD

The Irene Dunne Guild is one of Saint John’s Health Center's most vital philanthropic and service groups. Founded by the late actress Irene Dunne in 1987, the Guild has raised over $16 million to benefit Saint John’s Health Center programs, equipment and special projects.​​ 

Payment of IDG Membership Dues

IDG Member Benefit Donation

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WHO WE ARE

​Mission Statement
​The Irene Dunne Guild is a major support group for Providence Saint John's Health Center.
The members of the Guild are goodwill ambassadors to the community and are dedicated to the promotion of the charitable objectives of the Health Center.
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Irene Dunne Guild members have been serving the health center for 37 years and remain committed to strengthening Saint John’s for our community. Like our namesake, Irene Dunne, we put their hearts forward, finding innovative ways to raise funds, comfort patients, educate their community and nurture the Health Center's mission of compassionate care.
We raise funds through our annual Patron Drive Fund and Think Pink for Women's Wellness to help Saint John's provide leading edge medicine with unwavering compassion and personalized care. Learn more about us and what we do here.​

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NEWS FROM THE IRENE DUNNE GUILD BLOG

On November 14th, the Irene Dunne Guild members gathered for their Annual Luncheon at the Del Rey Yacht Club. Co-chaired by Christina Arechaederra and Kristin Keefe, the event was a wonderful occasion to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow members.
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At the September IDG general meting, the guest speaker Dr. Ora Carp Gordon, Executive Director of Cancer Services at Saint John's Cancer Institute & Disney Family Cancer Center, presented on the topic "Genetics and cancer".
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Learn more in our Blog page.

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Future Member Events
​The 2025 Calendar will be coming soon
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Happy Holidays from the Irene Dunne Guild!

​Interested in joining the Guild? 
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​Contact Membership co-chair Christine or Sila for more info.
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Our History
In 1939, a group of nuns from the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth (SCL), Kansas traveled west and partnered with locals to begin a ministry of compassionate care.
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Read more...
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Make a Gift to the patron drive fund

​​Why Should I Donate to the Guild?​
100% of donations to our Patron Drive Fund go straight to program or equipment costs at Saint John's. No portion is used for administration costs of the Guild, as they are covered by our individual membership dues.​

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PATRON DRIVE

Gifts of Equipment, Programs & Projects

Each year, funds raised through the Irene Dunne Guild Patron Drive are put to work in grants for programs and equipment which will have the greatest impact for patients and caregivers in various departments throughout the health center.

Click here to learn more about our impact and how to help!

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THE CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT CENTER
The Child and Family Development Center (CFDC) at Providence Saint John's has cared for and counseled families-in-need, adolescents and children for over 50 years. Learn more here.

Please help by donating a toy off their Amazon Gift List.These toys will be enjoyed by the kids on-site at CFDC. 
CFDC Amazon Wish List

​Tour of the CFDC for Guild members.
​IDG members are welcome to tour the CFDC with Guild member Melinda, who organizes the tours.This is a wonderful opportunity to meet the staff and kids and learn more about the positive impact that IDG brings to them. The tour will take about an hour or less, and parking is available at the health center. If you are interested in visiting the CFDC, please contact Guild member Melinda.

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SAINT JOHN’S HEALTH CENTER FOUNDATION
The Saint John's Health Center Foundation is the largest provider of philanthropic support and guidance to the SJHC.
​Learn more about the Foundation here.

THE SAINT JOHN'S HEALTH CENTER FOUNDATION PODCAST

Your Healthy Dose with Kym Douglas is a podcast sponsored by Saint John’s Health Center Foundation to make available important conversations about the latest in health care treatments, research and trends.
Get to know the physicians, researchers, caregivers, patients, and supporters of Providence Saint John’s Health Center and all its institutes so you can make educated health decisions.
Check it out on YouTube and Spotify.
Learn more here.

Fall/Winter 2023

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