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The Giver's Glow
Studies have shown that when you witness someone doing something nice for another person, you will see the "giver" experience a very positive after-effect. And if you are the giver, you will light up! Researchers call it the "giver's glow."

And, as if that weren't enough, everyone benefits from being around generous people like you!

  • Generosity is contagious -- generous people are fun to be around
  • Generosity is good for your brain
  • Generosity makes you and those around you happier
  • Generosity can help you live longer
  • Generosity counters depression

The team at John Muir Health Foundation has the wonderful benefit of seeing, feeling, and experiencing this glow first-hand every day—and it has been especially meaningful this year!

To help spread the "glow," we hope you enjoy reading the heartwarming stories below.
JMH COVID-19 Patient, Valerie,
Connects Patients to their Loved Ones
Valerie said she knew all along that having COVID-19 meant that she would use the experience to serve a greater purpose for the benefit of others.

Fast forward a few months and she has found that purpose. "I arrived at the Emergency Department without my cell phone charger," says Valerie, "and I was so grateful that the wonderful nurses allowed me to use their chargers. With no visitors allowed at the time, I was disheartened to think I would be unable to speak with my husband, children, and loved ones."

Valerie provided funding for the purchase of 100 universal cell phone chargers and cables for John Muir Health's Emergency Departments and Intensive Care Units.

"When you're rushed to the Emergency Department, you don't think about grabbing a phone charger," says Valerie. "It makes my heart happy to know that no one will have to worry about that now."
From left to right: Leigh Shughrou,
Program Manager, Annual Programs and Communications, accepts donation for
100 cell phone chargers for patients in the ED and ICU from Valerie Magalhaes.
Heller Jewelers Partners with
John Muir Health
Heller Jewelers partners with John Muir Health to provide support for patient care programs and services.
If your'e seeking the "giver's glow," you may want to consider giving the gift of jewelry this Holiday Season!

By shopping at Heller Jewelers between November 7th and November 14th, a percentage of proceeds from your purchase will be used to support the programs and services of John Muir Health.

As part of its "Community and Hope" campaign, retailers at the City Center Bishops Ranch were asked to partner with a nonprofit of their choice. In addition, each partnership will be included on a beautiful canvas at the Center, known as "The Slate."
Continuing His Tradition of Giving Back
Zain is a local student who raised almost $300 to buy snacks for health care workers in his community of Brentwood earlier this year.

Zain provided words of encouragement along with the snack donations -- “I know there are days when you feel exhausted and that this work is really hard. I just want to remind you that you are amazing and that you bring joy to people every day. You are a hero to me because you put so much dedication into helping others!

To continue his efforts, Zain has begun a personal fundraising page using the Foundation's crowdfunding platform called ShareGiveHealth. The success of ShareGiveHealth lies in spreading the word far and wide on social media channels such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Zain's page is called "Honoring our Healthcare Heroes" and I'm certain he would appreciate your support in sharing it with your circle of friends and family members!

Click here to donate to Zain's page and help spread the word.
"Alone we can do so little;
together we can do so much"
—Helen Keller
Thank you for all you do to make our community a better place!

Stay sheltered, stay safe, and stay healthy.

Your Friends at the John Muir Health Foundation,
Thank You!