Gala Supports County's Largest Maternal Health Nonprofit

MOMS, the county’s largest nonprofit dedicated solely to newborn and pregnancy health, will host its annual Healthy Beginnings, Bright Futures fundraising gala on Saturday, June 8 in the Barn at Strawberry Farms Golf Club in Irvine.

Held just prior to Father’s Day (Sunday, June 16), the evening will spotlight MOMS work with fathers while honoring 25-year board member Mark C. Marten. A father, now a grandfather, Marten joined the board in 1999 and was instrumental in expanding MOMS services for fathers. President and CEO for Athena Group Consulting, LLC, Marten will be joined at the gala by his wife Arlene, a retired pediatric nurse and a passionate supporter of MOMS mission.

The Healthy Beginnings, Bright Futures gala “An Evening of Rustic Elegance” will feature a robust silent auction, compelling stories by fathers in the program and live entertainment.

Actress, mother and former Disney Ambassador Jessica Bernard will serve as the emcee with all proceeds benefitting MOMS vision of delivering bright futures by helping vulnerable mothers and their families welcome thriving babies through the coordination of health, education and access to critical community services and support.

The evening reception, entertainment and silent auction (starts online on June 3) begin at 5:30 p.m. with dinner and event program at 6:30 p.m. Strawberry Farms Golf Club is located at 11 Strawberry Farm Road in Irvine.

Major sponsors to date include The O’Donnell Family Foundation, Providence St. Joseph Hospital, Providence St. Jude Medical Center, Dr. Allyson and Mr. Andrew Brooks and Hoag.

Committee members include Allison Bowden, Lauren Doyle, Dr. Maritza Salazar Campo, Heidi Plummer, Faviola Mercado, Karen Levy, Natalie Summerfield and Sarah Tracy.

For tickets or more information, visit the event website. For sponsorship information, contact Tracy Foye, tfoye@momsorangecounty.org or call (714) 352-3406.

About MOMS

MOMS (formerly MOMS Orange County) formed 30 years ago in response to a crisis in access to prenatal healthcare for low-income, at-risk women. Today, MOMS serves more than 2,500 low-income families annually, directly influencing improvements in birth outcomes, maternal health, and developmental indicators among infants within a highly disadvantaged population.

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