Donor Stories

Generous donor support provides the opportunity for French Hospital to make an important difference in the lives of so many people in our community. Donor support has provided state-of-the-art technology, advancements in facilities, created community health education opportunies, and provided free health care to those in need, among many others.

Learn more about some of our donors and their stories below.

Linda Asprion

Linda Asprion

Linda Asprion has been an avid supporter of French Hospital for the past several years, supporting the hospital wherever she felt the need was the greatest. When the pandemic hit, she knew that she wanted to help however she could to support the hospital during COVID-19.
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Karen and Steven Chubon

Diana Beaudry

Diana has been inspired by French Hospital vision's of providing excellent, compassionate care locally.
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Karen and Steven Chubon

Karen and Steve Chubon

For Karen and Steve Chubon, learning to stay hopeful through Karen's mom’s battle with cancer led to a commitment that would extend hope to others at the Hearst Cancer Resource Center at French Hospital.
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Portrait of Nancy and Randy Flamm

Nancy and Randy Flamm

As long-time residents of San Luis Obispo County, the Flamms became inspired to learn more about local health care and found themselves moved by the care offered at French Hospital.
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Carol Judd

The Judd Family

Carol Judd, a dedicated French Hospital volunteer, was honored by her daughters after her passing with a lasting gift to the hospital.
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Carol and Bob Kerwin

Bob and Carol Kerwin

Because of his positive experience at French Hospital, Bob and his wife, Carol, decided to say thank you by supporting the good work of the physicians and nurses through a planned gift.
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Noreen Martin and Dr. Chris Hulburd

Noreen Martin and Dr. Chris Hulburd

Noreen Martin and her husband Dr. Chris Hulburd have been touched by cancer in a very personal way, leading them to support the Hearst Cancer Resource Center at French Hospital.
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Tracy and John Ronca

John and Tracy Ronca

As lifelong San Luis Obispo County residents and friends of French Hospital, John and Tracy Ronca are making a positive impact on their beloved community by naming the Ronca Family Plaza with a generous gift to support the Beyond Health Campaign.
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Rick Stollmeyer and Lori Ryan

Rick Stollmeyer and Lori Ryan

Generosity paved the way for a new Family Birthing Center when local entrepreneur Rick Stollmeyer and Lori Ryan, a former French Hospital OB nurse, gave back to make miracles happen.
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Cheryl and Bill Swanson

Bill and Cheryl Swanson

Bill and Cheryl Swanson have a long history of philanthropy in the San Luis Obispo community, which is a special place to them both. Wishing to see it continue to thrive, the Swansons made a transformational gift to the Beyond Health Campaign.
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Dr. Ke-Ping and Su Tsao

Dr. Ke-Ping and Su Tsao

Dr. Tsao and his wife, Su, have long been connected to French Hospital. For them, making a bequest to French Hospital allows them to give back to the community that has given so much to them.
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Rocky Ullum

Rocky Ullum

After witnessing the compassionate care of her family members, Rocky became volunteer at the hospital as a means of giving back. Volunteering has only strengthened her belief in French Hospital and inspired her include a planned gift in her estate for the Hearst Cancer Resource Center.
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Portrait of Debbie and Bob Wacker

Bob and Debbie Wacker

Bob and Debbie Wacker are longtime supports of French Hospital. In 2024, shortly before Bob's passing, they helped establish the Bob and Debbie Wacker Technology and Innovation Fund.
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