OrangeCares Q2 Spotlight: Supporting Esophageal Health Through UCLA's Kardashian Center
At Orange Aluminum, community impact isn't an afterthought, it's built into the way we operate. Each quarter through our OrangeCares initiative, we support a cause that resonates with our team, our customers, and the values we live by: being dependable, resourceful, and showing we care through our actions.
For Q2, we’re proud to support the UCLA Robert G. Kardashian Center for Esophageal Health, a world-class institution dedicated to advancing care, research, and education for patients affected by esophageal diseases, including cancer.
This quarter’s organization was nominated by our Purchasing Manager, Vanessa, whose personal experience shaped our team’s choice.
“This cause is deeply personal to me. I chose the UCLA Kardashian Center in honor of my grandfather, who passed away from esophageal cancer. Our family experienced firsthand how difficult and overwhelming this disease can be. Supporting this organization means helping other families get the care, information, and hope they need during an incredibly hard time.”
— Vanessa Aguilar, Purchasing Manager
Why the UCLA Robert G. Kardashian Center?
The Kardashian Center is one of the few institutions in the country solely focused on esophageal health. From cutting-edge research to compassionate, patient-centered care, their mission aligns with our belief that businesses should be part of the solution — especially when it comes to issues that affect real people and their families.
The Center brings together expert physicians, researchers, and educators to provide integrated care and pioneering treatments. Beyond clinical work, they also offer resources for patients and families navigating the emotional and logistical challenges of serious diagnoses — something our team knows can make all the difference.
Their mission:
“To deliver leading-edge patient care, research, education and community engagement.”
Their vision:
“To heal humankind, one patient at a time, by improving health, alleviating suffering and delivering acts of kindness.”
It’s a philosophy that reflects the kind of long-term, human-centered impact OrangeCares was built to support.
Powered by Our People
As always, every donation we make through OrangeCares is fueled by the people who keep our business moving — our customers and team. A portion of each purchase goes toward the quarterly donation, allowing us to turn everyday business into meaningful action.
This isn’t just about writing a check. It’s about standing with our team, honoring personal stories, and investing in causes that reflect our values.
What’s Next
We’ll continue sharing updates on the Kardashian Center and their impact, and as we move into Q3, we’ll once again invite our team to nominate the next cause we rally behind.
If you’d like to learn more about the UCLA Robert G. Kardashian Center for Esophageal Health — or find ways to support their mission — we encourage you to visit their website and explore how they’re making a difference.
To learn more about OrangeCares and our ongoing charitable initiatives, visit our OrangeCares Charities page.
