Laserfiche, a Long Beach company and global leader in artificial intelligence-driven content management, celebrated its 50th anniversary by recently making a generous donation to support MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital.
During the company’s annual summer fundraiser last month, Laserfiche surprised hospital leaders with a $50,000 gift to support the children’s hospital, according to a press release.
“For years, Laserfiche has been an extraordinary community partner, supporting our patients through toy drives, holiday campaigns, fundraising events and countless acts of kindness,” Lara Khouri, CEO of Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital, said in a statement. “This generous anniversary gift will help ensure children and families continue to receive the compassion, comfort and hope they need during some of life’s most challenging moments.”
(L-R) Lara Khouri, CEO of Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital, Millie the Dolphin, and Karl Chan, CEO of Laserfiche, celebrate the local company’s 50th anniversary and $50,000 donation to the Long Beach children’s hospital. (Photo courtesy of Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital)
(L-R) Lara Khouri, CEO of Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital; Karl Chan, CEO of Laserfiche; Peter Wayman, president of Laserfiche; Rob Gunsalus, president of Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Foundation; and Anna Kyritsis, chief financial officer and vice president of Finance at Laserfiche, following the presentation of a surprise $50,000 gift during Laserfiche’s annual summer fundraiser. The gift commemorates Laserfiche’s 50th anniversary and reflects the company’s longstanding commitment to supporting Long Beach’s children’s hospital. (Photo courtesy of Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital)
Millie the Dolphin dances alongside members of Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital’s Child Life Music Therapy team during Laserfiche’s annual summer fundraiser. The event celebrated Laserfiche’s 50th anniversary and its longstanding support of Long Beach children’s hospital. (Photo courtesy of Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital)
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(L-R) Lara Khouri, CEO of Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital, Millie the Dolphin, and Karl Chan, CEO of Laserfiche, celebrate the local company’s 50th anniversary and $50,000 donation to the Long Beach children’s hospital. (Photo courtesy of Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital)
During the event, Khouri thanked Laserfiche employees and leadership for their continued partnership, and support for children and families throughout the community, the press release said. The donation will help the hospital’s Cherese Maril Laulhere Child Life team continue providing comfort, education and emotional support for children facing hospitalization and medical treatment, she said.
The Child Life Program was developed to help make the hospital experience a more positive one for children of all ages. The program has provided more than 50 years of patient- and family-centered care to patients, offering developmental, educational and emotional support, according to the hospital’s website.
As one of only eight freestanding children’s hospitals in California, Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital cares for thousands of kids each year through specialized inpatient, outpatient and emergency care.
“I’m incredibly proud of our team for coming together to celebrate 50 years of Laserfiche while making a meaningful impact in the community,” Karl Chan, CEO of Laserfiche, said in a statement. “The enthusiasm and generosity displayed by our employees throughout this fundraiser reflect the values that have guided our company for five decades. We are honored to support Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital and help make a difference for children and families who rely on their care.”
Hospital and company employees participated in karaoke and lip-sync performances throughout the July 9 event, including a special performance of “Dancing Queen” by members of the Child Life Program’s Music Therapy team, the press release said. The performance highlighted the important role music and play-based interventions can have in helping children and families cope during the healthcare journey, a central mission of the Child Life Program, hospital officials said.