Maria Shriver to Keynote Annual Think Pink Fundraiser 
Annual event marks 20 years of advancing women’s wellness at Providence Saint John’s Health Center.

SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 9, 2026  – Maria Shriver, an award-winning journalist, author and leading advocate for women’s health, will be the keynote speaker at the 20th annual Think Pink for Women’s Wellness, an educational event for Providence Saint John’s Health Center. The event will take place Wednesday, Apr. 29, at the Bel-Air Bay Club in Pacific Palisades. 

“Maria Shriver is a long-time supporter of Saint John’s as well as an activist for women’s health, and we are delighted she will be participating in Think Pink in such a prominent role,” said Janis Gallo, president of the health center’s Irene Dunne Guild, which produces the event. “We’re also pleased to be returning to Pacific Palisades and the Bel-Air Bay Club, Think Pink’s home of many years.”  In the aftermath of last year’s Palisades fire, Think Pink was moved to another location in Santa Monica. 

Shriver’s personal and philanthropic connection to Saint John’s spans decades. The hospital honored her role as a patron – and her devotion to children and family – by naming its specialized newborn care unit the Maria Shriver Nursery in 2004. Her four children were also born at Saint John’s. She is a former first lady of California, founder of the nonprofit Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement and co-founder of the Cleveland Clinic Women’s Comprehensive Health and Research Center.  

Maria Shriver will join Think Pink for a featured conversation about the state of women’s health and the newly reimagined Maria Shriver Labor, Delivery and Family Wellness Center at Providence Saint John’s Health Center. 

Think Pink for Women’s Wellness is the primary educational and fundraising event of the Irene Dunne Guild, which is marking its 39th year as a major support group of Saint John’s. The Irene Dunne Guild was established in the name of actress Irene Dunne to honor her legacy of philanthropy at Saint John’s. The guild has more than 100 active members. 

The event will run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and feature morning speaker sessions on unlocking the mysteries of menopause, the surprising health benefits of beautiful skin, why self-care can be heart care, and the importance of understanding your gut microbiome. A luncheon will follow in the Upper Bel-Air Bay Club’s dining room overlooking the Pacific Ocean.  

Boutique shopping will be available throughout the day, with net proceeds benefiting a wide array of programs and services at Saint John’s including women’s health initiatives, nursing scholarships, funding for caregivers and family support services, and the purchase of medical equipment. 
Tickets for Think Pink are $195 per person and are expected to sell out.  
For more information on Think Pink or joining the Irene Dunne Guild, please visit irenedunneguild.org  
Tickets and tables can be purchased online here. 

About The Irene Dunne Guild
The Irene Dunne Guild, a support group of more than 100 dynamic and caring women, encompasses one of Saint John’s most vital philanthropic and service groups. Founded in 1987, the Guild has raised more than $16 million for Saint John’s programs, equipment and special projects through countless galas, events, patron drives and other fundraisers. 

About Providence Saint John’s Health Center
Providence Saint John’s Health Center has served West Los Angeles since 1942, offering university-level care and research in a community hospital setting. The 266-bed hospital is nationally recognized for excellence in heart and vascular care, oncology, orthopedics and women’s health. Saint John’s is consistently rated for exceptional patient experience, including a 4-star designation from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Rooted in the Catholic health care tradition, Saint John’s remains committed to personalized care and improving health outcomes for all, especially the poor and vulnerable. For more information, visit providence.org/saintjohns. 

​On February 17, members of the Irene Dunne Guild gathered at Providence Saint John's Health Center for a thoughtfully organized morning of learning and fellowship, coordinated by Social Events Committee Chair Carol Bullock.
The program included two guided experiences: an inspiring Art Tour led by Jeanne, highlighting the hospital’s healing art collection, and an informative Hospital Tour with Dr. John Robertson, offering insight into Saint John’s exceptional patient care and medical programs. Members divided into two groups, allowing everyone the opportunity to participate in both tours.

Following the tours, the group enjoyed lunch together in Flaherty Commons, where conversation and connection continued in a warm and welcoming setting.
Thank you to Jeanne and Dr. Robertson for their engaging tours, and to Carol Bullock for organizing this meaningful and enjoyable Guild gathering.

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The Annual Luncheon and 2026 Installation of Officers will be held on November 13, 2025, at the beautiful Del Rey Yacht Club in Marina Del Rey. The event is for IDG members and their guests.

August Social Event: A Morning at the UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden

On August 12, 2025, the Guild’s Social Events Committee hosted a summer outing to the UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden, thoughtfully organized by Carol Bullock. The group enjoyed an hour-long guided tour along the garden’s easy, scenic pathways, exploring a remarkable variety of plants from around the world. The collections—arranged by geography, climate, and theme—ranged from California natives and desert landscapes to tropical palms and the serene Ancient Forest.

After the tour, members and guests gathered for a relaxed lunch at Plateia Restaurant in Westwood, where conversation and camaraderie continued over Mediterranean-inspired dishes.

Participants included Carol Bullock, Suzanne Caldwell, Janis Gallo, Kim Kowsky (Foundation), Stephanie Malbasa, Elizabeth Mullan, Christine Ofiesh, Ilene Roper (prospective member), and Kathy Yawitz. It was a lovely day of discovery, connection, and summer beauty.