"Beneath the Spanish Sky" Gala on May 1, 2027 to Honor Dr. Raj Bhatia and David Edsall with the Catherine McAuley Lifetime Achievement Award
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif., Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- St. John's Healthcare Foundation will host its 2027 Signature Gala, Adventure, on Saturday, May 1, 2027, at the Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village. This year's Spain-inspired celebration, themed "Beneath the Spanish Sky: Rhythm, Recognition and Rich Tradition," will bring together community leaders, physicians and supporters for an evening benefiting St. John's Cancer Services.
Beginning at 4:30 p.m., the black-tie event will feature a reception with tasting stations, a multi-course culinary experience, wine, entertainment and silent and live auctions. One hundred percent of funds raised during the gala will support Cancer Services, helping St. John's continue and expand access to cancer care throughout Ventura County, including advanced imaging technology, infusion treatments and oncology services.
"Adventure is an opportunity for our community to come together in celebration while supporting care that has a direct and lasting impact on patients and families throughout Ventura County," said Heather Huffman, Vice President of Philanthropy for St. John's Healthcare Foundation. "The generosity of our sponsors and guests helps ensure that patients can continue to access the cancer services and resources they need close to home."
The 2027 gala will honor Dr. Raj Bhatia and David Edsall with the Catherine McAuley Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognizes individuals whose service and leadership reflect a lasting commitment to the community and the mission of St. John's Hospitals.
Dr. Bhatia has served patients throughout the region for more than two decades and is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Disease and Sleep Medicine. Dr. Bhatia serves as the Medical Director of St. John's ICU/CCU department, and for a decade, devotes his time as a board member of the St. John's Healthcare Foundation. Dr. Bhatia's leadership at St. John's Hospitals has made a lasting impact through his commitment to patient care and medical leadership.
David Edsall, founding partner of Edsall Law in Camarillo, has more than 35 years of experience in estate planning and civil law. He has also served St. John's Hospitals as a Foundation Board Member for more than 12 years, including as past Chair of the St. John's Healthcare Foundation Board.
"It is incredibly meaningful to be part of Adventure and to recognize two people who have given so much to St. John's and the Ventura County community," said Jonathan Davis, St. John's Healthcare Foundation Board Vice Chair and Adventure Event Committee member. "This event brings the community together around an important purpose while celebrating the service and leadership of Dr. Bhatia and David Edsall."
The 2027 Adventure Event Committee includes Nancy Borchard, Lindsey Carnett, Harriet Friedman, Kim Gibas, Diane Off, Lisa Grace, Nayelly Davis, Tony Murguia, Laura Alvarez, Patty Paumier, Joyce Resnik and Katherine E. Wells.
St. John's Cancer Services have expanded throughout Ventura County and include hematology-oncology, general surgery, the Cancer Resource Center and Integrated Breast Center, infusion centers in Camarillo, Oxnard and Ventura, and radiation oncology. Cancer Center locations include St. John's Regional Medical Center in Oxnard and St. John's Hospital Camarillo.
Sponsorship opportunities for the 2027 Adventure Gala range from $2,500 to $25,000, with individual seats available for $450 and tables of 10 available for $4,500. For sponsorship and reservation information, visit https://www.supportstjohns.org/adventure-2027 , email [email protected]or call (805) 988-2868.
About St. John's Healthcare Foundation
St. John's Healthcare Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization established in 1985 that raises philanthropic support for St. John's Regional Medical Center in Oxnard, California and St. John's Hospital Camarillo in Camarillo, California, both part of CommonSpirit Health®.
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