On February 22nd 2025 ECN’s Los Angeles Chapter welcomed constituents to celebrate ECN’s 17th Anniversary at our annual gala. The event was attended by special guests HE Ambassador Hossam Eldeen Aly, Editor Director of Al-Ahram Foundation Mrs. Maha Salem, and Egyptian TV presenter Mrs. Mona Elshazly. Hosted by the phenomenal Laila and Dryden Pence and MC’d by Sarah Pence and Waleed Wasfy, this event highlighted the achievements of ECN over the past 17 years, including contributions to Children’s Treatment and Survival Rates in Egypt, Equipment and Infrastructure Sponsorship at CCHE 57357, Fellowship and Training Programs for Egyptian Pediatric Oncologists Sponsored by ECN, and Accreditation and Quality Standards Funded by ECN. With a special message from top supporter Mr. Tarek Bashandy and his cancer survivor daughter Sarah Bashandy, the evening was a heartwarming reminder of the beauty that exists within our community and the impactful work ECN has been called to do.

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