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Fall 2010
IN THIS ISSUE:
Making an Impact Page: 3
Join the Circle Page: 6
Look Who's Up Next Page: 7
The Newsletter of Saint Mary's Doran Foundation
Advancing the mission of Saint Mary's Health Care through philanthropy and stewardship.
n September 16, a sold-out crowd of more than 420 guests partied the night away on
the Rooftop Garden of The Lacks Can-cer Center. Up on the Roof guests were dressed in their hip and chíc wear and enjoyed live music, food, and signature drinks while participating in the unique raffle and silent auction. This much-an-
ticipated night resulted in raising more than $55,000 for the Personal Care Area at The Lacks Cancer Center, which pro-vides complimentary services designed to support cancer patients during their treatment by offering wigs and styling, manicures and pedicures, facials and make-up applications, bra fittings and shaving or styling of hair.
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Raisethe Roof!
More on page 5
Up on the Roof guests Ralston Bowles and
Cheri Hulst.
AND NEXT ISSUE...
Unique
Holiday
Gift Ideas!
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SAINT MARY'S DORAN FOUNDATION
BOARD OF TRUSTEESJuly 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011
BoArD offICErSJoe Schmieder
ChairJudson M. Lynch
Vice ChairRoss Meehan
TreasurerPaul O. Farr, MD
SecretaryBlair C. Sharpe
At-LargeLatricia Trice
At-Large
TrUSTEESDeb BaileyMicki Benz
Donna BettenHarold e. Bowman, MD*
Christopher BrownLawrence P. BurnsSuzanne ConditRosalind ebrom
Denise gribbin, MDBarbara Herr
Otis JackoboiceKurt V. Lacks
Teresa LaLondeKatherine ellis Lloyd
Philip H. McCorkle, Jr. Rachel P. MrazStephen Pirog
ernest Quiroz, MDKathleen Schiefler
Stanley R. Sherman, MDadriana S. Tanner, MD
Peter M. Wege*Steve Wolf Lisa Wurst
*Founding Trustee
HoNorAry TrUSTEESRobert D. Burton, MDCurtis D. edholm, MD
William J. Passinault, MD
EXECUTIvE DIrECTorMichelle Rabideau
Deb bailey
Family: Daughter - Alix
Day job: Director, Corporate Relations, Steelcase
Why did you want to become involved with Saint Mary’s?As a former patient, I have had many very positive experiences and believe in the mission, philosophy, and have experienced the benefits of the culture many times.
Favorite food: Pasta, BLTs in the summer, bread and cheese of all sorts – all with wine, of course.
Favorite places: Lake Michigan, Italy, several countries in the Middle East…home after any trip.
Kathleen Schiefler
Family: Spouse - Roger; Children - Courtney, Sean and Colin
Day job: Owner, Kathleen and Company
Why did you want to become involved with Saint Mary’s? Saint Mary’s is a pillar of health care for all in this community and has a caring and progressive reputation…I wanted to be a part of that.
Favorite hobbies: Cooking, teaching, gardening, writing…
Favorite food: Thai anything!
Steve Wolf
Family: Spouse - Karen
Day job: Director, Human Resources,Aquinas College
Why did you want to become involved with Saint Mary’s To serve the community by supporting health care.
Favorite place: Spartan Stadium
Favorite quote: “Think of me and try not to laugh.” - Rod Stewart
look Who's on board...Saint Mary’s Doran Foundation welcomes our new trustees.
new officers electedOn July 1, new officers of the Executive Committee for the Saint Mary’s Doran Foundation began their term:
Saint Mary’s Doran Foundation would like to thank David Baumgartner, MD and David Stickney for their years of service as Trustees to the Foundation. Your unwavering commitment to our organization is greatly appreciated.
Joe Schmieder, ChairJudson M. Lynch, Vice ChairRoss Meehan, Treasurer
Paul O. Farr, MD, SecretaryBlair Sharpe, at-LargeLatricia Trice, at-Large
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So, which Saint Mary’s programs benefited? Here are some highlights of how your gifts made an impact on various programs at Saint Mary’s Health Care:
The Lacks Cancer Center - $11,345
The Wege Institute for Mind, Body, Spirit - $31,497
HealthLink (our health centers) - $153,380
Hauenstein Center - $45,016
Warren Reynolds Library - $89,577
ALS Center - $69,429
Patient Assistance (not including any Community Benefit Ministry support) - $12,491
Hauenstein Parkinson’s Center - $16,950
Nursing Scholarships - $5,327
Medical Mission Trips - $1,000
Friendship in Action (employee assistance fund) - $8,450
Clinical and Nursing Education - $6,274
Renovation of Surgery Reception Area - $59,000
Other capital - $23,050
In addition, grants were awarded for the following programs and services at Saint Mary’s:
Parkinson’s Exercise and Recreation Class ($3,600)
The Lacks Cancer Center for a Coordinator of Personal Care Services ($20,000)
Obesity Epidemic: Managing Patients ($2,325)
Fiducian Marker Delivery System Development ($16,215)
Sleep Lab Modifications and Enhancement Plan ($10,000)
Apoptosis Study in Radiation Oncology ($20,185)
Patient Education on 7 North ($1,000)
NICU Safe Sleep Program ($5,000)
NICU Family Education Program ($1,250)
Resident Fatigue Study Program ($3,000)
Comprehensive Guided Care Program ($25,000)
Oh, What a Year!During the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2010, Saint Mary's Doran Foundation gave a total of nearly $800,000 back to programs and capital efforts at Saint Mary's.
And while you’re at it…go ahead and “like” Saint Mary's Health Care, too. You’ll get even something more.
Do you like us? Then say so on Facebook!If you already are on Facebook, type “Saint Mary’s Doran Foundation” in the search field, then click “Like.” Not on Facebook yet? Go to facebook.com to set up a free account.
Those who like us on Facebook can:• Access invitations and details about events• Watch videos and news clips • Share your thoughts
Grants committee for last fiscal year:
Stan Sherman, MD, ChairLarry BurnsBarb HerrJud LynchBlair SharpeDave Stickney
Do you tweet? We do too!If you already have a Twitter account, follow us at www.twitter.com/DoranFoundation. No account? Join the free Twitter service by going to twitter.com.
Those who follow our tweets can:• Get quick tips about your health• See what’s going on at our events• Interact with our editors
gifts & grants
Chicks Ahoy!On August 17, twenty Grand Girlfriends set sail on a boat for an evening of camaraderie and fun on Lake Michigan.
As a Grand Girlfriend, you are invited to attend such events…and you receive invitations to events featuring speakers on health issues that are important to you.
And that’s not all - you get 20% off retail items in our gift shops.
But the really grand thing is that you get to be part of an empowered group of women who help improve the lives of women with a minimum, one-time $1,000 commitment.
It’s that easy. Join us today!
Grand GirlfriendsAnonymousCynthia Kay AfendoulisDeb BaileyShirley A. BalkJane M. BeckerStacie BehlerMicki BenzSister Myra Bergman,
RSMLaura L. BermanDonna BettenCathy BissellPat BloomEileen A. BraderCathy BradyMary C. BradyKatherine BratschieEllamae Braun*Linda BurpeeLisa ButhCarol CampbellMarie Olney CanepaHelen M. CarrKris CarterJamie L. Caughran, MDJennifer ChafferFrances Chames, MDReneé Chulski
Pat ColegrovePenelope CollinsSuzanne ConditAnne CoppsLaurie Daum, MDAmy DenUylMary Ann DeWittKim DitmarLouise EastmanRosalind EbromFrances S. EllisSusan A. EllisIrene EnglishNancy ErhardtBridget D. FarrKathy FlorentineNancy FlowerLinda FotieoJulie Ann FoxJulie FrayerMartha GabrielseDeborah F. Gelinas, MDDeb GenualdiSally GleasonAndrea GoodrichDenise D. Gribbin, MDJune HamersmaCarolyn Hauenstein
Barbara HerrNancy HickeyDana HintzPat HoekmanTeri HolwerdaLeah HooksPatricia J. HughesCheri HulstNoreen HungerfordBarbara HyattBarbara JackoboiceSarah JackoboiceSue JandernoaRoberta JelinekSusan J. JohnsonSusan M. JohnsonKatie KarczewskiMary Beth KenyonVictoria T. KimballKenda KlotzRebecca L. KogelschatzKara L. Krol, MDNancy KruerSusie KruppAndrea Kuldanek, MDNatalie D. KurasJudy LacksLori Lacks
Mary Jane LacksMarlene J. LandstraJan LippertKatherine Ellis LloydGinny LovettLynn E. LynchMary Lee LynchLorissa MacAllisterMarnie MastersonKaty McAleenanGayle McCorkleLinda McInerneyCathy McKenzieConnie K. MeadPaula MeehanLiesel MeijerMary Beth MeijerSusan MilliganAmy S. MooredElizabeth A. MurphyPaula K. MurphyElizabeth MurrayRose NanzigMargaret NaultBecky NautaChristine NicholasPatty NormanDeborah J. Nykamp
Gina PaulMichelle PeñaPam PiwowarKathleen Stewart PonitzMary QuirozMichelle RabideauSherri RemmeltsFaye Richardson-GreenKelly RoskamShirley RoskamStacy RoskamStella RoyceNancy SandersonKathleen SchieflerSister M. Rosita Schiller,
RSMLorna SchultzAudré SealeKindy SegoviaLinda SharpeDiana ShermanLisa ShuartLyndal R. SimonNancy SkinnerSister Rosemary Smith,
RSMJudge Sara J. SmolenskiCarol Springer
Mary H. Stahl*Mary StickneyDebbie StiemannDonna StoddardEileen Bowman StoffanChris SyversonAdriana S. Tanner, MDM. Patricia TeetsJodi TerMolenJulie ThompsonCheryl L. TimyanKimberly Turke, D.O.Norma J. VankuikenMary VeldheerChris VisnerRebecca VredenburgLinda WagnerMaria WalshSallie S. WarnerMelissa J. WellsDiane WendtPamela K. Wirth, M.D.Aleicia D. WoodrickLisa WurstDorothy Zoellner
*Deceased
Members as of September 1, 2010
women's health & philanthropy
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he John Bremer Neuro-science Education Fund wasestablished in honor of abeloved Saint Mary’s leader.
“John played such a great role inhelping us develop our Neuro-science Program towhat it is today,”remarked Leanna Krukowski, RN,Clinical Services Director, Neuro-science Program at Saint Mary’s. “It’sonly fitting that we have a fund inhis name that will carry on his desireto see us succeed.”
John Bremer was tragically killed ina car accident in the summer of2007. To honor his legacy, his wife,Carol Bremer, asked Saint Mary’s
associates and many friends tomake gifts to the SaintMary’s DoranFoundation to establish an endow-ment fund in his name.
The John Bremer NeuroscienceEducation Fundwill be used to sup-port continuing education for staffor for other necessary expendituresthat would enhance the care expe-rience for the patients and theirfamilies served by the neuroscienceprogram at Saint Mary’s.
Donations to this fund can bemadeat any time. Contact the Foundationat 616.685.1892 or simply return agift in the envelope enclosed.
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New FoundationOfficers ElectedOn July 1, new officers of the SaintMary’sDoran Foundation began their terms:
Joe Schmieder, ChairJudson M. Lynch, Vice ChairRoss Meehan, TreasurerPaul O. Farr, MD, Secretary
A special thank you to Lisa Wurst whostepped down from the Executive Com-mittee as Treasurer but will continue toserve as a Trustee for the Foundation.
Saint Mary’s Doran Foundation wouldlike to thank Betsy Beaton Borre, Msgr.William Duncan, Ray Knape, Bill Passin-ault, MD, and Francis Verde, MD, for theircollective service of more than one hun-dred years of service as Trustees to theFoundation. Your unwavering commit-ment to our organization is greatlyappreciated.
Special Fund Established
TEndow a gift – here’s how:
� With a minimum gift of $25,000, you can establish afund in your name or in tribute of another person tobenefit a specific program at Saint Mary’s Health Care.
� The annual interest of an endowed fund would ben-efit the specific program of your choice. The principalof the fund would remain intact.
� The fund would be under management of a trustcompany selected by Saint Mary’s Doran Foundation.
� Donors, if they choose, may be advisors in the processof determining the best use of the funds. The directorof the program will offer options that best meet theneeds of their area.
A named, endowed fund is a wonderful way to preserveand honor someone in perpetuity. Contact MichelleRabideau, Executive Director, Saint Mary’s Doran Foun-dation, at (616) 685-1889 for more information.
Special thanks to Lori Lacks for hosting this summer event.
Please return in the enclosed envelope.
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a special event
Super Star Sponsors
ADAC Automotive
Elite Plastic Surgery
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Mike and Sue Jandernoa
Lacks Enterprises
Dr. Larry and Julie McCahill
Star Sponsors
Aquinas College
The Bank of Holland
Dr. Kevin and Eileen Brader
Mr. Chad and Dr. Jamie Caughran
Crowe Horwath LLP
Cory and Amy DenUyl
Drummond Capital
Paul and Bridget Farr
Tom and Mickie Fox Family
Grand Rapids Radiation Oncology P.C.
Shawn and Cheri Hulst
Otis and Kathy Jackoboice
Andy and Christina Keller
Kent Radiology PC
KV Lacks
Ryan Lacks
Dr. Jürgen and Becky Lüders
Phil and Gayle McCorkle
Father Mark Przybysz
Trillium Ventures MSV
Chad and Lauren Warner
rising Star Sponsors
Dan Bilinski & Liz Murphy
Patty and Bob Boylen
Clark Communications
Peter C. Cook
Dr. and Mrs. J. Stephen Ebrom
Richard and Barbara Foster
Perry and Janet Greene
Drs. Tom and Denise Gribbin
Guminas Flowers
Bob and Barb Herr
Bob and Kim LaVallee
Judson and Lynn Lynch
George and Katherine McAleenan
Pioneer Construction
Pitsch Companies
Mike and Stacy Pokrywka
Joe and Val Schmieder
George and Linda Sharpe
The Honorable Sara Smolenski and Linda Burpee
Steve and Cheryl Timyan
Russ and Chris Visner
2010 Sponsors
Jennifer AndrzejewskiMike BennettDonna BettenSuzanne CarrSteve Harney
Otis Jackoboice
Rob Jandernoa Ryan LacksJon Laureto
Mike LomonacoMandee Rick
Colin Schiefler
George Sharpe, Jr.Mike Sherman
Craig TigglemanLauren Warner
Lindsey Williams
2010 HoST CoMMITTee:
As the Personal Care Coordinator for The Lacks Cancer Center, I have the privilege of spending time with patients while they are going through a challenging journey in their life. I am so impressed with how the staff cares for the whole person—in mind, body and spirit—and I’m just happy to be a part of the team.
~Cheri Hulst
Cheri Hulst
2010
huntington
nahama industries
Applause Catering + Events
Grand Rapids Business Journal
Grand Rapids Magazine
Grand Rapids Young Professionals
Kim Gary Foundation
Latitudes Roadhouse
1340 AM WJRW
97 LAV FM
West Side Beer Distributing
Max & Patricia Zamarripa's Field Of Dreams Foundation, Inc.
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Anonymous
Charles Aldridge, MD
John and Micki Benz
Glen and Betsy Borre
Dr. Harold E. Bowman
Ellamae Braun*
James W. Cahill
John and Marie Canepa
Mark and Dawn Carey
Peter C. and Pat* Cook
James C. Courtney
Jon and Mary Ann DeWitt
Dr. and Mrs. J. Stephen Ebrom
Dr. Curtis D. Edholm
Dr. and Mrs. Paul O. Farr
Ralph and Grace* Hauenstein
Bob and Barbara Herr
Dr. David J. Horning
Julian I. Joseph, MD and Judith Joseph
Raymond E. Knape
Yolanda Kozak
Ruth and Bob Land
Marlene Landstra
Mike and Mary LaPonsie
Judson and Lynn Lynch
Phil and Gayle McCorkle
Bradley L. Parks, LBSW
Dr. and Mrs. William Passinault
Dr. Darrel and Mrs. Carrie* Rosen
Joe and Val Schmieder
Peter F. Secchia Family
Rob and Connie Smith
David Stickney
Gary and Diane Van Dongen
Randall and Linda Wagner
Melissa Wells
Dr. William G. and Mary Yost
Members as of September 1, 2010
*Deceased
Legacy Circle Members
planned gift typically does not use the same dollars that people use to pay their mortgage, bills or oth-
er basic living expenses. Planned gifts are typically made with assets – not everyday cash flow.
In other words, you can still make a gift today with tomorrow’s dollars. Now that’s something to consider.
Here are some simple planned giving options, which may only require easy to complete paperwork:
• Make a bequest to Saint Mary’s through a will or living trust.
• Name Saint Mary’s as a beneficiary in your life insurance policy or give the policy to Saint Mary’s during your lifetime.
• Name Saint Mary’s as a beneficiary of your IRA or retirement plan.
Join the circle by letting us know about your planned gift to Saint Mary’s and becoming a member of the Legacy Circle. Members will receive recognition in this newsletter, as well as at an annual event held in their honor.
If you have already named Saint Mary’s as a beneficiary in your estate plans and would like to be recognized as a member of the Legacy Circle or if you have an interest in finding out more about leaving a legacy gift to Saint Mary’s, please call Michelle Rabideau, Executive Director of the Saint Mary’s Doran Foun-dation, at (616) 685.1889 or simply complete the form to the left and return in the enclosed envelope.
Consider this:
Join the circle.
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Complete the form below and return in the enclosed envelope to become a member of the Saint Mary's Legacy Circle.
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In May, the second up next class of 12 up and coming community leaders completed five executive sessions giving them an insider’s view of Saint Mary’s Health Care.
This year’s class made a collective gift of $2,600 and are already identifying committees on which they would like to serve, are volunteering for the organization, and are attending Saint Mary’s fundraising events to further support the organization.
“Combining the two classes means we now have 23 highly engaged emerging leaders who are excited about getting even more involved with our organization,” noted Keri Kujala, Donor Relations and Events Coordinator, Saint Mary’s Doran Foundation.
Watch to see what these emerging leaders do next at Saint Mary’s.
The Saint Mary's Gift Shop in the Main Hospital and The Shoppe in The Lacks Cancer Center are seeking volunteers…and you might even get a little shopping done, too.
We are seeking enthusiastic, dedicated and cheerful people for our gift shops to assist customers with purchases and operate a cash register all while providing excellent customer service.
If you are interested in volunteering with Saint Mary's, please contact Rachel Selgo at 685.1898.
up nextthe 2010 up next class
front row (l to r):Chris Brown, Mike Lomonaco, Steve Harvey, Lindsey Williams, Blair Sharpe and Laura Hill
back row (l to r):Scott Breslin, Ellie Frey, Shelby Reno, Ryan McCahill, Colin Schief-ler and Don Mackenzie
Congratulations to the 2010 up next class!
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Volunteers to Shop!Wanted:
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Help us be even GREENER.If you would like to recieve this newsletter and other Foundation invitations and information electronically, e-mail Aubrey Guin at [email protected]
If you do not wish to receive information from Saint Mary's Doran Foundation in the future, please call 616.685.1892.
More information atwww.SaintMarysEvents.com