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Big Sunday; ‘Sisters;’ drums and beer on St. Patrick’s Day

Sondi Sepenuk · March 28, 2024

Hundreds of supporters gathered in Candela La Brea’s giant ballroom on March 14 to support Big Sunday, one of the country’s top organizations for connecting people to volunteer opportunities. The […]

Las Madrinas turns 90 with another ($5M!) endowment pledge

Suzan Filipek · October 26, 2023

Las Madrinas, the oldest philanthropic auxiliary of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), celebrated its 90th birthday last month. Don’t let its age fool you. The group continues to fund innovative […]

Edie Frère reflects on her years on Larchmont

Billy Taylor · July 29, 2020

Edie Frère has been a fixture in the Larchmont community for most of her life. She grew up in homes on Third Avenue in Wilshire Park and McCadden Place in […]

Around the Town: Fundraising events have been impacted by pandemic

Columnist · April 29, 2020

Every spring, the ladies of Larchmont lunch and bid on donated extravagant safaris and trips, art, and jewelry. It sounds frivolous, but for children’s charities, these events provide a financial […]

Diane Hawley’s business expertise is put to good use

Suzan Filipek · August 3, 2017

Diane Hawley’s business acumen is being put to good use, both through Las Madrinas in support of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, where the past president has worn many hats the […]

Debutantes to be honored at Las Madrinas Ball

Laura Eversz · July 19, 2013

Las Madrinas will honor 37 families and their daughters for their service to the community and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. The annual awards event will take place on Sat., Dec. […]

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