Gala raises funds for Children's Hospital Child Protection Center Nearly 675 individuals attended the Children's Hospital Foundation's Fifth Annual Gala in February. The theme of the black-tie event was "Kaleidoscope of Kids: An Evening of International Celebration." Clare Sheridan, MBBCh, was presented with a check totaling $71,634 for the Children's Hospital Child Protection Center from the gala proceeds. Five "Hometown Heroes" also received recognition for their work with children in area communities. At the Fifth Annual Children's Hospital Foundation Gala, five "Hometown Heroes" were recognized for their commitment to improving the lives of children. Honored were (from left) Eric Sandoval, DDS, Apple Valley dentist; Jerilyn Simpson, president and CEO, San Bernardino Communities Against Drugs, Inc.; Gwen Knotts, RN, coordinator, San Bernardino County Precious Babies program; Linda Cavola, volunteer, Ramona-Alessandro Elementary School in San Bernardino; and Brent Bailey, City of Colton firefighter/paramedic.   University | Medical_Center | LLU&MC_home | Search_&_index | News_&_events | Employment | Contact | Our_mission All contents copyright © 2001 Loma Linda University. All rights reserved. Revised Monday, January 8, 2001 9:16 AM Send comments and questions to webmaster@univ.llu.edu URL: http: //www.llu.edu