Sam Dung, who passed away last January, was a dedicated volunteer and friend of Glendale Memorial Hospital.
Fourteen years ago, Sam underwent a quintuple bypass surgery at Glendale Memorial Heart Center, performed by cardiac surgeon Richard Suda, M.D. Sam then joined the Cardiac Fitness Center, consistently exercising three days a week. Four years later, he became a hospital volunteer, faithfully working at the lobby front desk every Friday for over 10 years.
“The Cardiac Fitness Center was a big part of Sam’s life,” said Patti Dung, his wife of 43 years. “He enjoyed meeting with the friends he made at the gym each week.”
Upon his death, Patti and their son, Vincent, decided to ask family and friends to honor Sam’s life by donating in his memory to Glendale Memorial’s Cardiac Fitness Center. “I know giving back to Glendale Memorial would have been what Sam wanted,” said Patti. Many generous donations have been made in Sam’s memory, and his legacy will live on at Glendale Memorial Hospital.
