From those simple beginnings, Circle 1000 expanded to more than 1000 friends who have raised more than $25M. The Circle 1000 committee invites community members to make an annual gift in support of cancer services at Hoag. In recognition of donors' support, Circle 1000 hosts an annual Founders' Celebration Brunch highlighted with a noted speaker.
Circle 1000 Co-Chairs Mary V. Buckingham & Lacy Robertson invite you to the 38th Annual Circle 1000 Founders’ Celebration Brunch.
Thursday, May 29, 2025
9 – 11 AM
Balboa Bay Resort
1221 West Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663
We extend our gratitude to all the supporters who have contributed to the 38th Annual Circle 1000 Founders Celebration. Your unwavering dedication and generosity have illuminated our path, guiding us toward continued growth and impact. Please note that this list is ‘As of 2/27/25’.
The Hoag Hospital Foundation celebrated 37 years of Circle 1000's support of world-class care at Hoag. Over $1.1 million was raised this past year, bringing Circle 1000's total raised to over $25 million for the Hoag Family Cancer Institute.
Co-Chairs
Mary V. Buckingham*
Lacy Robertson*
Committee Members
Sheryl Anderson*, Frances Applegate, Jill Aschieris, Lin Auer*, Vicki Booth*, Terry Callahan, Connie Coatsworth, Haley Dahl, Katie Flamson, Sue Hagestad*, Jan Turner Hering, Bethany Knapp*, Marianne Larkin*, Karen Linden*, Michelle Linovitz, Katie Maggard, Lori McKay, Connie Pavlovich, Ginny Ueberroth*, Kelli Weeks, Jessica Werner, Shanel Wheeler
*Past chairs
Some of the most influential people from Orange County, California and across the nation have been a part of Circle 1000 since its inception.
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