Roger Su health & wellness, nature conservation

Friends of Runyon Canyon

Runyon Canyon Park is a 160-acre park in Los Angeles, California, at the eastern end of the Santa Monica Mountains, managed by the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. Friends of Runyon Canyon is a group of park enthusiasts and local residents who came together to protect, preserve, and beautify Runyon Canyon. Since 2014, they have engaged hundreds of donors, friends, and dog lovers to help make Runyon Canyon Park a better place for everyone. They work in close partnership with the City of Los Angeles and local community organizations. Sapphire Foundation is proud to support this organization’s efforts of preserving and maintaining the beloved park.

Roger Su health & wellness, youth

SMHS Summer Basketball Academy

The Titan Basketball Camp held its annual summer program, creating a vibrant community that revolves around the sport of basketball. This multi-week intensive program immersed participants in various drills aimed at mastering the game’s fundamentals. As each session concluded, the players had the opportunity to showcase their newly acquired skills through exciting scrimmages.

What set this camp apart was the involvement of the high school team players, who generously offered their support and additional coaching assistance. This collaborative effort ensured that students ranging from grades 3 to 8 had the best possible environment for honing their basketball skills. It was within this tightly-knit crew of talent developers that SMHS successfully identified promising young players, offering a natural pathway for their progression from an early age.

The Titan Basketball Camp’s commitment to fostering fundamentals not only benefited the participants but also strengthened the bond within this hoops-loving group. It was a platform where parents, students, and coaches came together, united by their passion for the game, creating an atmosphere of growth, camaraderie, and basketball excellence.