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Ready for BACK TO SCHOOL? Kids and the COVID vaccine Make plans to SPLASH ‘N’ DASH

A publication of Norton Children’s and Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation CART WHEELS CONTENTS Is your child safe on 3 the internet? 4 Ready for school? Tips for a healthy start Lazy days of summer? COVID-19 vaccine Is your 6 Q&A Not this year! Supporting I don’t know about you, but we can feel the energy in the air. There’s a hustle and bustle that’s been missing for a year. People are getting back to their pre-COVID child safe 7 mental health in routines, getting out and about for summer fun, traveling and helping our LGBTQ+ teens on the community’s economy. It brings joy to our hearts and is a wonderful sight to see! Teen misses no steps Some news from our end: Norton Children’s continues to be on the forefront of 8 tackling bone cancer national research in several areas. Currently key among them is our participation in internet? the recently launched COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial in children up to age 11. We A very special are proud to be part of such important and lifesaving research. 10 delivery While daily miracles continue to happen Baby with rare heart defect at Norton Children’s Hospital, you may be finding that getting your kids back to in-person thriving after specialized care dults and children alike are spending more time online 6 Be wary of strangers. Kids should interact online only with school is a small miracle in itself. Inside we’ve than ever before. These days, our link to the world people they know. Tell them not to accept friend requests Donor Spotlight provided some great tips for ensuring your kids Aand relationships comes from the internet — for work, school, from people they don’t know in real life. 12 Texas Roadhouse: Legendary stay healthy as they hit the classroom. homework, connecting with friends, playing games and more. 6. Know warning signs. Talk with your child if they are spending service to our hospital But before school starts back, we can’t wait When used responsibly, the internet is a great asset, but like 7 long periods of time online, shutting down or turning off for one of our favorite events — the Norton anything else, it has risks, and there are people whose intent is to use it to victimize others. Unsupervised internet usage has created screens when someone enters the room, or withdrawing, Summertime fun Children’s Hospital Splash ‘n’ Dash Walk/Run 13 an open forum for predators to seek out children. especially at night. for a great cause on Saturday, Aug. 7, at Waterfront Park. You’ll Teach your kids safe behavior when using the internet and social –Joyce Retz find all the details inside, along with a few reasons why you and your family media: Donors give more shouldn’t miss this chance for some summer fun. Let’s Talk Internet Safety 14 than $5.4 million On behalf of everyone at Norton Children’s, thank you for your continued 11. Set up parental controls and strict privacy settings. Wade Mountz Heritage Society support and generosity in helping us fulfill our mission of ensuring every child has Aug. 5, 6 p.m. • Zoom 2. Create a family media agreement. This written document recognizes 2021 members 2 Oct. 7, 6 p.m. • Facebook Live access to care “Just for Kids.” should include clear boundaries and rules on digital use and Norton Children’s Prevention & Wellness is hosting this free class screen time, along with consequences for breaking the rules for parents of kids ages 10 to 18 with Lt. Mike Bowling, commander Meet the faces behind within the plan. It should be simple, clear and enforceable. 15 of the electronic crime branch of the Kentucky State Police. Home & BMW Raffle Lt. Bowling has over 20 years of experience in the field of 3. Communicate with your kids. Encourage them to talk to you 3 investigating child sexual exploitation, and has conducted if they feel uncomfortable with anything they have seen on Lynnie Meyer, Ed.D., Jennifer C. Evans, M.D., MPH Emmett C. Ramser and participated in hundreds of exploitation investigations and Tribute Gifts the internet or messages they have received. 16 R.N., CFRE System Vice President Chief Administrative Officer complaints. He will share information on keeping kids safe on the Senior Vice President Pediatric Services Norton Children’s Hospital internet, including: Chief Development Officer Norton Healthcare 44. Never give out personal information. Information that should Norton Healthcare • Potential dangers and tips to prevent online solicitation 18 News and Notes be kept private includes phone number, address, school name, photos and passwords. • Harassment • Illegal behaviors 5. Practice good internet manners. Teach kids to be kind online. 19 Upcoming Events 5 • Popular social media platforms Remind them to never send a message they would not say to anyone’s face or send pictures they would not show to a Register for the Zoom event at NortonChildrens.com/ family member. Classes&Events. Go to the Norton Children’s Facebook page for On the cover: Sixtus Iwu with daughter, All photos were taken following CDC guidelines for proper use of masking and the Facebook Live event. No registration needed. Eleanor, of Louisville, Kentucky social distancing. 3 CART WHEELS READY FOR

Establish a relationship with a children’s health provider Norton Children’s Medical Group, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, offers pediatric primary care at more than 20 locations throughout Louisville and surrounding communities, including Southern Indiana. To Masks and sanitizing find a pediatrician near you, go to NortonChildrens.com/ Taking pandemic precautions will continue this Pediatrician. school year. Be sure your child has a supply of face masks that are comfortable when worn all day. Review how to practice social distancing, and be sure school supplies include personal hand sanitizer. Here are some health tips to get “If your child has a medical or other reason why a mask cannot ? be worn, be sure you’ve communicated this to the school and your family off to a good start gotten guidance on how to prepare,” Dr. Howell-Berg said. ost students in our area are preparing to go back “Visits to your pediatrician can offer a chance to receive to in-person learning after many months online information from specialists on how to keep your child safe from Allergies and asthma duringM the pandemic. In addition to getting your child ready for the illness while they are attending school,” Dr. Howell-Berg said. Before the first day of school, make sure your child’s transition to the classroom, buying new clothes and stocking up A well-child visit may include: asthma is under control and your child knows how to on supplies, be sure their health is in check. • Psychological and behavioral assessment handle an asthma attack. They also should be able to name any food or other allergies they have. • Blood pressure and heart rate screening Vaccinations “If your child has food allergies, know what foods will be available According to Jill S. Howell-Berg, M.D., pediatrician with • Cholesterol and blood sugar readings at school and whether there are allergy-free options,” said Adriana S. Norton Children’s Medical Group – Clarksville, students are • Fine and gross motor skills assessment McCubbin, M.D., Norton Children’s Allergy & Immunology, affiliated required to be up to date on vaccinations. with the UofL School of Medicine. “If your child has an insect • Height and weight (BMI) screening “Vaccines are an important step to the immunity development sting allergy, know the plan for keeping them safe during outdoor of any child,” Dr. Howell-Berg said. “These vaccines have been • Physical examination activities.” Asthma and allergies also must be communicated to the school. strategically set up by age group to best protect your child during • Check of reflexes their growing years. Having your child vaccinated also helps protect There may be forms you have to fill out, and you may have to supply • Scoliosis screening those who can’t be immunized.” the school with emergency allergy or asthma medication, as well as Due to the coronavirus pandemic, 40% of U.S. parents say • Safety checks, such as wearing bike helmets and seat belts an asthma action plan or a food allergy emergency care plan. “If your child’s allergies or asthma are not well-controlled, discuss their children missed vaccinations, according to statistics from • Sports-specific issues, including nutrition, exercise and training Blue Cross Blue Shield. Lowered vaccination rates can increase with your pediatrician getting a referral to an allergy or asthma outbreaks of measles and whooping cough (pertussis) by eroding specialist,” Dr. McCubbin said. the herd immunity that helps keep many of these diseases from affecting children in the community. Sleep schedule “Once vaccination rates begin to dip below 80% to 70% of Getting enough sleep is one of the best ways to ensure school the population, that’s when these diseases can start spreading,” success. Begin a school sleep routine a couple of weeks before Dr. Howell-Berg said. school starts so they are adjusted by the first day. Elementary While the COVID-19 vaccine is approved for ages 12 school-age kids need 8 1/2 to 11 hours of sleep per night. and up, it’s not required by schools at this time. In addition to going to bed at the same time every night, your child should keep a consistent routine before bed, such as bathing Well-child checkup and reading. This will train your child mentally and physically to Even if your child isn’t due for vaccines, a yearly prepare for a good night’s sleep. checkup is a good habit to develop. An annual –Jennifer Reynolds well-child visit offers you and your child an opportunity to check in on physical and emotional health before taking on new challenges in the new school year.

4 5 CART WHEELS CART WHEELS Helping teens through depression COVID-19 vaccine UNSECURED GUNS IN HOME PRESENT ADDITIONAL RISK he spread of COVID-19 has slowed, but it doesn’t mean there GUN STORAGE TIPS won’t be lingering effects of the pandemic. With so many T • Store guns in a locked location, unloaded, out of reach struggling, it can be hard to know if your child is just having a bad and sight of children. day or is showing signs of depression. “The stress, fear, grief, isolation and uncertainty created by the • Store ammunition in a separate locked location, out of COVID-19 pandemic can wear anyone down, but many children and reach and sight of children. teens have had an especially tough time coping emotionally,” said • Hide keys and combinations to gun and ammunition Kerry S. Caperell, M.D., pediatric emergency medicine physician safes. Q A with Norton Children’s Emergency Medicine, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. • When a gun is not being stored, it should be on your Now more than ever, it’s important to talk your kids about person and in your immediate control at all times. & depression and focus on gun safety in the home. Nearly 1.7 million • If a visitor has a gun in your home, provide them with a The vaccine is now available for ages 12 and up children live in a home with a loaded, unlocked gun, according to space to lock it up. the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). • Dispose of guns you don’t need in a safe way. Consult he Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is now approved for children as Are there any side effects? Suicide is the second leading cause of death among children and Q: with law enforcement in your community on how to do young as age 12. You may be wondering if you should get your young adults ages 10 to 24 in Kentucky and the U.S. Depressed T The most common side effects were pain at the injection so. child vaccinated and whether it’s safe in younger people. Here are site, tiredness, headache, chills, muscle pain, fever and teens are at risk for suicide. Younger children are at greater risk some facts about the vaccine. A: Find more gun safety tips at NortonChildrens.com/ joint pain. The side effects typically lasted one to three days and because high levels of stress and isolation can affect their brain GunSafety. were generally more common after the second dose than the first. development. Having an unsecured gun in the house presents Q: If the virus hasn’t hit kids as hard as a life-threatening risk that your family can avoid. –Tom Heiser adults, why is it important to get the vaccine? Q: What should reluctant children or KNOW THE SIGNS OF DEPRESSION Emergency mental health services Since the start of the pandemic, more than 3.8 million kids If your child is experiencing a psychiatric emergency, call 911 or parents do? • Issues with memory or concentration A: have been infected with COVID-19. Many children with It’s a great opportunity to sit down with a pediatrician. go to the closest emergency room. Norton Children’s emergency COVID-19 have no symptoms or a mild case. One or two kids out of A: Giving everyone a chance to voice their concerns as well • Loss of interest in schoolwork or activities in which they departments have behavioral and mental health specialists available 100 may get sick enough to need hospitalization. as get the information they need can open the dialogue. usually participated to assess and properly treat children and teens. Some who didn’t even know they were infected or had mild • Not enjoying time with family or friends cases will go on to develop a life-threatening complication called –Dan Blake multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), where • Changes in weight (loss of appetite or weight gain) internal organs, including the heart, become inflamed. SCHEDULE YOUR CHILD’S • Persistent sadness or irritability In addition, even if a child is infected with no symptoms, they still VACCINE • Sluggishness due to changes in sleep patterns can pass it on to others. Parents or legal guardians who would like to schedule • Talk of suicide their children for vaccination can make an appointment at Is the vaccine safe for kids? As a parent, be ready to listen and ask questions. Don’t be afraid Q: NortonChildrens.com. Choose from several clinic locations Millions of people have received the vaccine, and it has throughout Louisville Metro. to show children how much you love them and that you’re ready to A: been proven safe and effective. In a clinical trial of more help them get through the troubling issues. than 2,000 children ages 12 to 15, half got two doses of the GUN SAFETY AT HOME vaccine and half got placebo saline shots. There were no COVID-19 While the safest thing for your family is not to keep a gun in the cases among kids who got the vaccine and 18 cases among kids At the forefront of pediatric house, the best way to avoid firearm-related accidents is to talk to who got the placebo. your children about the risks involved when keeping guns in the The same children who received the vaccine also developed a vaccine research home. Often children and teens do not realize that handling a gun strong immune response. Norton Children’s and the University of Louisville School of just once can lead to tragedy. It’s important to take steps for “Not only does the vaccine bring us another step closer to getting Medicine Department of Pediatrics are participating in a Phase 2/3 responsible and safe storage. back to normal life, but it has been shown to be very safe for people clinical trial of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 investigational vaccine ages 12 and up,” said Kristina A. Bryant, M.D., Norton Children’s for healthy children ages 6 months to 11 years. We are the only site Infectious Diseases, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. in Louisville, Kentucky, offering children the opportunity to participate in this trial, which will involve 100 sites worldwide. Read more about this historic moment in science and public health at NortonChildrens.com/COVIDTrial.

6 7 CART WHEELS Teen misses no steps tackling bone cancer

ennifer Paschal, like most teens, has many interests. One day Laura showed Jennifer JThe 13-year-old, who lives in Southern Indiana, enjoys some photos of famed artist Frida spending time with her large family. She loves animals and has Kahlo, whose right leg was amputated many pets. She likes to draw and paint, play music and sing. due to childhood polio and a later “I’m learning to play the ukulele,” she said. “It’s really fun.” injury. Jennifer was inspired by Kahlo, Unlike most teens, however, Jennifer has a type of bone cancer who painted bright flowers on her called osteosarcoma. Osteosarcoma is relatively rare, yet it is the prosthesis. most common form of bone cancer among children and teens. Jennifer thought, “Lots of people Kerry K. McGowan, M.D., pediatric oncologist/hematologist with have bad things happen but still do great things, and so can I.” It’s never easy to tell a family their child Moving forward has cancer. When I told the Paschals Jennifer has continued to recover Jennifer’s diagnosis, she was a positive since leaving the hospital in October ❛ ❛ 2020. She sees Dr. McGowan for force within her family. She set the tone regular checkups. Dr. McGowan said this can be of ‘We’ve got this.’” a hard time for young patients, –Kerry K. McGowan, M.D. who typically get 10 weeks of chemotherapy, then another 18 Dean Lavenson Photo Norton Children’s Cancer Institute, affiliated with the UofL School weeks of it following surgery. At the of Medicine, is Jennifer’s main cancer doctor. She said nationwide, same time, they have to get used to a only about 400 new cases of osteosarcoma are diagnosed annually. new way of moving. Dr. McGowan first saw Jennifer in December 2019 when “Surgery is not the last step but an she was admitted to Norton Children’s Hospital after seeing her in-between stop in a long process. pediatrician for persistent burning pain in her right leg. Tests soon Kerry K. McGowan, M.D., and Jennifer Paschal confirmed osteosarcoma in her femur. Lots of people have bad things “It’s never easy to tell a family their child has cancer,” Dr. McGowan said. “When I told the Paschals Jennifer’s diagnosis, happen but still do great things, she was a positive force within her family. She set the tone of and so can I.” ‘We’ve got this.’” ❛ ❛ –Jennifer Paschal SEPTEMBER IS CHILDHOOD In April 2020, Jennifer was scheduled for rotationplasty, a specialized surgical alternative to amputation. It removes the lower Transitioning to full use of a prosthetic is a multistage process,” she CANCER AWARENESS MONTH said, adding that thankfully kids often show surprising resilience. portion of the leg, including the knee joint. The foot and ankle are You can help raise awareness and then rotated and reattached to the remaining part of the leg. “Jennifer has shown she is a very strong person from day one,” Sept. 11, 2021 The ankle takes on the job of a knee joint. This gives the patient Dr. McGowan said. “She has come a long way and is heading support Norton Children’s Cancer Institute! Norton Cancer Institute – more potential for flexibility and function once they are fitted with a toward that final stage with her prosthetic.” prosthesis. Jennifer is happy about “graduating” to crutches and having less Go to GoGoldForNortonChildrens.com Brownsboro According to Dr. McGowan, the rotationplasty, paired with today’s need for a wheelchair or walker. She is working on “training her to learn how. advanced prostheses, can greatly improve outcomes. brain” and building confidence to put weight on her prosthesis. Join the community in supporting the lifesaving cancer care “Patients can function well in daily living and even enjoy activities Jennifer said she looks forward to returning to school, but for now available at Norton Children’s Cancer Institute. Choose from such as sports or dancing,” she said. is taking classes online. She is not shy or worried about going out in a 15-, 35-, 65-, or 100-mile supported ride, a 5-mile Family As the time for Jennifer’s surgery neared, she enjoyed working public. She is eager to travel and visit family she has not seen in a Ride, an hourlong spin ride or a virtual ride. Volunteers also are with art therapist Laura Chamberlin. Painting helped her stay busy long time. needed to help support the mission and cheer on riders! 100% and express her feelings. “I’m moving forward and concentrating on my overall health,” of funds raised go directly to support our mission to cure cancer Jennifer said. and eliminate suffering. –Menisa Marshall Learn more and register at BikeToBeatCancer.org. 8 9 As soon as Lyndsey D. Neese, M.D., maternal-fetal medicine specialist, delivered Eleanor, the 4 1/2-pound baby was carried to the next room by Tamina R. Singh, M.D., neonatologist with Norton Children’s Neonatology, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. “Everyone was enormously happy because Eleanor was crying, vigorous and strong,” said Christopher Johnsrude, M.D., director, pediatric arrhythmia service, Norton Children’s Heart Institute.

All the specialists put a game plan together. They did a presentation ❛ ❛about us and coordinated all the details to make sure the delivery was perfect. They practiced it down to the second. While it wasn’t the birth plan we had envisioned, it was perfect for A Eleanor and it got her here safely, and that’s what really mattered to us.”

–Lena Iwu

Too small for a permanent pacemaker, Eleanor had a temporary pacemaker implanted. She spent weeks in the Jennifer Lawrence

Dean Lavenson Photo Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU), growing under the close watch of the heart institute team. At 6½ weeks, Eleanor underwent surgery to place a permanent pacemaker. She recovered for another week in the CICU. When it was time for Eleanor to go home, the CICU team held a celebration parade for DELIVERY the family. “When you look at her now, you almost can’t believe she’s been through it. She’s active, moving and talking to us. It’s pretty incredible to see how well she’s doing,” Lena said. While Eleanor’s heart journey will continue for many years, her Sixtus, Oliver, Lena and Eleanor Iwu parents know she is in the best hands. “We are forever grateful to our team at Norton Children’s!” Lena Lena and Sixtus Iwu say that looking at their daughter, Eleanor, And then a special type of delivery said. you would never know what she’s been through. The thriving baby Baby with rare heart Due to possible complications Eleanor was facing, the Norton –Anne Cannon girl has a rare congenital heart condition called long QT syndrome. Children’s Heart Institute team prepared for everything. They decided Eleanor’s journey began before she was born in December Lena should deliver at Norton Children’s Hospital — an extremely defect thriving after 2020. A routine 20-week ultrasound by Lena’s OB/GYN discovered rare event. Usually newborns expected to have complications are HEART CARE: A FAMILY AFFAIR Eleanor’s heart rate was too slow. Lena was referred to the Norton delivered at Norton Hospital and brought via pedway to Norton Eleanor’s care led Lena to learn something about her own health: specialized heart care Children’s Maternal-Fetal Medicine team and later fetal cardiologists Children’s Hospital. Lena delivered in one operating room next to She also has long QT syndrome. When congenital conditions are with Norton Children’s Heart Institute, affiliated with the UofL School another prepared for Eleanor. The heart institute team coordinated found, a screening called “cascade family genetic testing” is done of Medicine. with specialists throughout the hospital so everyone would be ready on family members. Lena discovered she and her brother have the Eleanor’s type of long QT syndrome caused the slow heartbeats to go. same condition. from second-degree atrioventricular (AV) block, preventing electrical “All the specialists put a game plan together,” Lena said. “They “I truly believe Eleanor saved our lives because I don’t know if we signals in the atria from reaching the ventricles. In addition, Eleanor’s did a presentation about us and coordinated all the details to make would have known otherwise,” Lena said. heartbeats were sometimes fast and irregular. These heart rhythm sure the delivery was perfect. They practiced it down to the second. Norton Children’s has a long legacy of being a leading center for issues made it difficult for her heart to pump blood effectively, While it wasn’t the birth plan we had envisioned, it was perfect for congenital heart disease care. Trained specialists provide inpatient making her quite sick. Eleanor and it got her here safely, and that’s what really mattered to and outpatient care for children and adults, including before birth Jyotha Matta, M.D., pediatric cardiologist, prescribed beta us.” and into adulthood. blockers (a heart medicine) for Lena to take to reach Eleanor in the On the day of Eleanor’s arrival, 36 health care team members Learn more at NortonChildrensHeart.com. womb. The medicine calmed Eleanor’s erratic heart rhythm enough were present to assist. for her to grow and become healthier before she was born. 10 L 11 CART WHEELS Donor Spotlight Saluting legendary service to Norton Children’s Hospital

exas Roadhouse is committed to legendary food and Tlegendary service, but did you know the Louisville-based company’s commitment to service extends far beyond the walls FOR A of its restaurants? Nowhere is that more obvious than through its long-standing support of Norton Children’s Hospital, which GREAT CAUSE has now expanded to include a partnership with the restaurant’s newest concept — Jaggers. “Our partnership with Norton Children’s started with Texas Roadhouse and has now expanded to our fast-casual restaurant, Jaggers,” said Diania Ciresi, senior manager, community relations/ Andy’s Outreach, Texas Roadhouse. Located on New Dutchmans Parkway in Louisville and known for its burgers, hand-breaded chicken tenders and sandwiches, Norton Children’s coolest event of the year is just around the corner. Have you signed Jaggers is donating more than $160,000 in meal vouchers to up for the Norton Children’s Hospital Splash ‘n’ Dash Walk/Run? If you still need some women delivering babies at Norton Hospital and Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital. Recently, staff at Norton Hospital’s persuading, here’s what some past participants had to say: mother/baby unit also were treated to lunch from Jaggers. “We love supporting our community and are excited to give Family fun for all ages Don’t feel like you’re fit enough? moms one less thing to think about after having a baby,” Diania said. “Last August, I wanted something special to do together with Splash ‘n’ Dash offers an option for everyone. A short 1K route From donating food for kids’ “end-of-chemo parties” to giving my oldest son before he moved from Louisville. I didn’t want a sad is perfect for walkers and families. A 5K route is sure to be packed more than $665,000 through the Norton Children’s Hospital goodbye dinner, but to create a unique memory. Since we are with fun at a walking or running pace. Or you can walk or run a route Jaggers employees provide a meal to Foundation over the years, Texas Roadhouse’s impact has Norton Hospital mother/baby unit caregivers. a family that is very active together, I asked him to join me in the of your choice on your own. been great. Splash ‘n’ Dash 5K run. My son jumped out of the car and saw The biggest motivator of all should be for the cause, for the Jamie Rhodes Photo “Texas Roadhouse has been proud to partner with Norton the fireman turn on the fire hose, then he said, ‘What have you reason you will exercise and for the potential impact you could Children’s for over 15 years,” Diania said. “It has given us the gotten me into?’ I smiled, pushed him up to the starting line, and we make. Whatever you do, the most important thing is to have fun! Dine out and give back opportunity to support the Louisville community in many different took off jogging together. We jumped over obstacles, ran through Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021 ways.” sprinkler structures, quick-stepped through tires, jumped into a Dine at any Greater Louisville Texas Roadhouse location on Texas Roadhouse helped make possible Surgical Theater dumpster full of water, and slid down an adult-size slip-n-slide. Tuesday, Aug. 31, and mention Aiden’s Legacy. Texas Roadhouse equipment for pediatric neurosurgery — virtual reality technology “It was one of the most fun, meaningful experiences I have ever will donate 10% of your bill (excluding alcohol) to Norton Children’s that creates an immersive 3D view of a patient’s brain — as well as had with my son. We laughed, got very wet, and felt happy and Cancer Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, through NicView cameras in the neonatal intensive care units to keep babies connected. It is now going to be a family tradition.” Aiden’s Legacy and the Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation. and families connected when they can’t be together. Additionally, Texas Roadhouse has hosted this fundraiser every year since the company supported the addition of a 4,000-square-foot healing Mom with young kids 2014, raising more than $145,000 for Lego gifts for patients as well garden at Norton Children’s Hospital. “As a mom of three children ages 5 and under, I look forward to as facility and equipment upgrades. This year’s proceeds will fund Texas Roadhouse employees also have given their time and talent Splash ‘n’ Dash each year because it is a fun, safe opportunity to do n a new facility dog — part of Norton Healthcare’s Heel, Dog, Heal over the years volunteering at Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation something active as a family. The 1K is perfect for us because we program — to serve childhood cancer patients. events and hosting their own employee-led events in support of can walk together. I can even bring the baby in the stroller, and the patient families. big kids still get to climb and splash their way through the obstacles DON’T MISS ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY “We are so fortunate to have the ongoing support of partners like on the course. Their most favorite part is the ‘Just for Kids’ Zone. Saturday, Aug. 7 Texas Roadhouse and Jaggers,” said Lynnie Meyer, Ed.D., R.N., FRESH-MADE FOOD. SEE THE BACK COVER FOR They could spend all day bouncing on the inflatables, and my son Louisville Waterfront Park A SPECIAL OFFER FROM JAGGERS! CFRE, senior vice president and chief development officer, Norton looks forward to being sprayed by the local fire department every Healthcare. “They really are a force for good for children and families year. They even have a ‘tot zone’ with water tables and activities for Big Four Lawn in the communities we serve.” babies. Splash, dash, walk or run in support of Norton –Julie Kruer “I love that Splash ‘n’ Dash provides me with the opportunity to … Children’s Hospital! Find all the ways your family can make a difference for kids at Norton Children’s Hospital.” participate and register at SplashNDash5K.org.

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Wade Mountz Heritage Society recognizes 2021 members Donors give more than $5.4 million

ourteen individuals and families have joined the Wade Mountz 2021 inductees FHeritage Society after making gifts totaling more than $5.4 Beth and Matthew Allen Kristin and Jeremy Pickerell million to the Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation and/or Norton Maria L. Bouvette Heather and Nick Singleton Healthcare Foundation. They were honored and recognized at an Anne and Steven Cannon Kristen and David S. event in May. Cure CF Inc. Smotherman, M.D. Established in 2008, the society recognizes individuals who Kathleen and Kenneth Exline Kristin and Aaron C. Spalding, have made irrevocable planned gifts of $100,000 or more to the Rebekah and David Hussung M.D., Ph.D. foundations, which benefit the hospitals and services of Norton Amy and Mark Johnson Kirsten and Jeremy Sprecher Healthcare and Norton Children’s Hospital. Mari-Elise and Bruce Paul Amy and Corey Sugg To date, members of the society have donated more than $59

million toward the future of health care in our community. Dean Lavenson Photo “The members of the Wade Mountz Heritage Society have stepped up to make a difference for health care in our community,” Leave a lasting legacy said Lynnie Meyer, Ed.D., R.N., CFRE, senior vice president and For many of us, there is a compelling need to make a difference chief development officer, Norton Healthcare. “We are grateful for that leads us to ponder our legacy. The Norton Children’s Hospital their leadership in supporting Norton Children’s Hospital and Norton Foundation offers many ways to make a planned gift, including Healthcare, and investing in driving innovation, research, patient care charitable bequests, which enable you to further our work long after and education.” you are gone. A charitable bequest can help you save estate taxes MEET THE FACES The Wade Mountz Heritage Society is named in honor of the late by providing your estate with a charitable deduction for the value Norton Healthcare President Emeritus Wade Mountz and embodies of the gift. With careful planning, your family also can avoid paying BEHIND THE HOME & BMW RAFFLE many of his core values, such as his vision, leadership, character, income taxes on the assets they receive from your estate. To learn housands of people have made the Norton Children’s Hospital “Those interactions occur with greater frequency because Norton commitment and integrity. The society’s model of charitable estate more about planned giving, call (502) 629-8060. planning allows individuals to leave a lasting legacy. THome & BMW Raffle a success over the past 11 years, but out Commons has been — and will always be — laser-focused on of them all, two names rise to the top of the list: Charles Osborn III walkability,” he said. and David Ramage. The raffle homes are some of the most recognized houses in the Charles is managing director of Norton Commons, and David is neighborhood and bring a lot of pride to Norton Commons. founder and president of Ramage Company. Norton Children’s 11th “Everyone recognizes that even if they are not the winner, their raffle home is nearing completion now in Norton Commons — a money is going to be put to good use helping families when they 600-acre, mixed-use, new urbanism community in northeastern need it most,” Charles said. Jefferson County. Since 2011, the Home & BMW Raffle has raised more than “It has been really rewarding to see the Home & BMW Raffle $3 million for Norton Children’s Hospital. Tickets are $100 each and grow,” Charles said. “There are dedicated fans who buy their only 15,000 are available each year. The raffle sold out for the first chances every year and they spread the word. You do not often see time in 2020. that kind of excitement and longevity with charitable events.” –Julie Kruer This is the ninth year that Ramage Company has supported the Home & BMW Raffle. It develops the plans for each unique raffle home with C3 Studio LLC — a process that David looks forward to Win a house. Help a child. each year — and oversees construction of the home. David said he Every raffle ticket purchased includes wanted to focus on connecting the inside of the 2021 raffle home the chance to win the grand prize of a with the outdoor rooms. new home in Norton Commons valued at “I want the house to be comfortable and approachable, which is more than $600,000 and the first prize of important given the pandemic our society has experienced for the a new BMW X3 from BMW of Louisville past year,” he said. “This home has multiple access points to the plus $10,000 cash. front porch, wraparound porch and side porch, plus a nice yard Learn more about this year’s space.” house and purchase your tickets at The parks, green spaces, restaurants, retail stores, concerts and

Chris Joyce Photography HomeAndBMWRaffle.com. other events at Norton Commons help promote social interactions Left to right: Anne Cannon; Heather Singleton; Jeremy and Kirsten Sprecher; Mark and Amy Johnson; Kristen and David S. Smotherman, M.D.; Kathleen Exline; and getting to know your neighbors, according to Charles. Jeremy Pickerell; Kenneth Exline; Kristin Pickerell; Beth and Matthew Allen; Russell F. Cox; Mari-Elise and Bruce Paul; Kristin and Aaron C. Spalding, M.D., Ph.D.; Rebekah and David Hussung; Lynnie Meyer (Not pictured: Maria L. Bouvette, Jessica and Joey Klausing [Cure CF Inc.], Amy and Corey Sugg)

Pictured above: David Ramage and Charles Osborn III in Norton Commons

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Gifts to the Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation help Norton Children’s Hospital

The individuals in bold Cheryl Duncan Cardwell Charley & Louise Edrington Helen Hickey Baylee Victoria King Clemmer Rae “Clemmie” Morris Virginia D. Shaw Billy Calvin Tracy were recognized through 501st Legion Bluegrass Garrison Steven & Karen Crump Robert T. Hickey Kayla Joiner William S. & Ruth Drake Joshua Pokorney Sonya Avery Author by Humana Operations Steve & Peggy A. Zabetakis Anonymous tribute gifts to the Norton Team Coral Ehret Eleanor Iwu Phillip Kevin Landgrave Rachel Moter Children’s Hospital Stevi Brown Susan L. & Tracy L. Knapp Beth Muckler John Chmielewski Lauren Petrzilka Robert Dick L. Sheets Jr. Lisa Gayle Cheatham Tudor Foundation from July 1 to Charles & Phyllis Adams Robert Tudor Carleen “Sammie” Carver Drew Esposito Donald Ray Janes Zachary Daniel Langdon Alice Mudd Amy Atkinson Dec. 31, 2020 Anonymous Joshua Baluch Kathy Sturgeon Kathy M. McCarty William & Catherine Waldschmidt John Bensing Bill Unthank Charles V. Aull Aaron Bucco Martha & Leo Blodgett Kathleen Mullins Karen Case Henry Paul “Hank” Cease Sr. Rich Danhauer Erika Lee Grawemeyer Judy Lanter Kyle Napper Dawn Elsing Carolyn Wigginton Tim & Lora Hall Anthony & Linda Kaelin Kit Devine Elizabeth L. Muse Paula McClain Talasha Payne Richard & Ann Jones Keith Howell Karen Eldridge Sally Smith Marilyn Khadr Phillip M. Van Rensburg Mary & John Medley Adyson Grace Chesnutt William Harrison Damarie Lyons Nurses in the ICU James Ruwet Desire Van Rensburg Daniel & Amanda Rosenberger Deanna Balentine John Mangini Lindsey Johnson Mark Nelson Jeff Douglas Suzanne M. Walker Sandra Kay Smeathers Jennifer Rogers Calvin Miles PF Louisville LLC Velander Family Brystol “Bean” Childress Scott Ruhnau Grant Oller Amy Elizabeth Shrader Keven Crawford Dennis “Denny” Michael Madison Lee Shirley Smith Shelby Dean Johnson Zach, Katie & Finn Marcum Aileen Oller Peter G. & Joyce Graves Barrett Jr. Bernard & Kathryn Stilger Alexander & Company CPAs PSC Alecia Meyer Paul V. & Cindi Shrader Timothy Bruce Vincent GSV Acquisitions Mason Christensen Daniel & Sheila Tapp Larry & Norma Bean Stella Louise Paul Teresa Vincent Kimberly New Anthony & Lisa Christensen Rella Tower Wayne & Carol Bivins Leffa Martine Mason Laura Neely Jennye Sue Smock Leona Wing BTM Engineering Inc. Danny & Lisa Cummins Triple Crown Marketing Justin Wallace Wade Jerry Berman Weston Cooksey Tammy Calhoun Fred E. Pearson Anonymous Arnold J. & Carol L. Zegart Lauren Dyer Hurt John Eubanks Gaylia Dugger Tyler Robert Mason Vera Rice Nancy Squires Lori J. Kraemer Wood Mackenzie’s WoodMac Anna Farmer Steven & Janice Bullard Dennis A. & Jacqueline D. Cain Owen Henry Bessinger Cammie Lee Coots Riders First Christian Church Joe & Trina Burnett Shelbie Pierce Joe Wathen Sandy F. Stahl Joan Bandy Michelle Ann Fischer Lisa Cahill Allen & Angela Pierce Lesa Stivers Ed D. Tillett, M.D. Mr. & Ms. James A. Dennis Cami Evitts Richard & Judith Greenwell Contemporary Galleries of Tom & Sharon Boruff Mary Dean Beyke Hernan & Tempie Rodriguez Amanda Evitts Irmtraud Johnson Kentucky Inc. Cheryl Plain Joseph “Joe” Paul Wathen Jr. Jean Copp Jeff & Connie Lashbrook Marian Dippolito Forrest S. & Mary Julia Kuhn Allison Paige Strahota Joseph & Carolyn Beam Billy & Peggy Pendley Susanna A. Corcoran Jacob Vincent Faris William & Janet Luckett Marina & Paul Holt Kelly McElroy Mount Marathon Petroleum Corp. Alice Rawlings Hugh & Patricia Sweatt James B. Purkhiser Katie G. Sawin Terry Moore Thomas & Judith Lawson William & Laura Starr Leigh & Aaron Strahota Teri Rawlings Billy Morton Jeffrey Pray Karen Thomas Raymond Wathen Delonia “Donnie” Bloomer Joseph A. Cotter III Luke Fisher & Karlee Pedley Michael Smith Bryan Styles Diane Vittitow Stuckert Robert & Connie Little Anonymous Jeff & Connie Lashbrook Carol Wright Ben & Judith Vost Michael Platt Sr. John W. & Janet S. Ames Pam Watkins Carroll & MaryAnn Skaggs James & Pamela Young Stuart & Nancy Billington Stephen & Kay Arnold Kathleen A. Hayden Harold & Josephine Yuncker Donald & Anna K. Crump Leona Gimmel Lisa Ann (Maupin) Jones Linda H. Collins Susan N. Bench Steven & Karen Crump Fraley’s Home Improvement Inc. Chad & Megan Goodale Owen Mattingly Jim Denny Blake & Elizabeth Blythe Carter Webb David Joseph Boehman Carl & Linda Lovett Lang Family Foundation Martin & Virginia Duffy Mary Broecker Bluegrass Garrison of the 501st Wayne & Jacqueline Gilliam James E. Dailey Nicole Grass Track Tech Inc. Erwin A. & Judie Sherman Rosanne Cahill Legion – Derby City Squad Samantha Franke Jim & Sheila Grass James & Joan Waldrop Addie Laine McDonald William & Brenda Carpenter Robert M. Steinmacher & James Rodman “J.R.” Botkins Greg & Amy Seibert Wehr Constructors Adeline Pruiett Bill & Sheila Crawford Bobie Jo Bilz Derby City Newcomers & Neighbors Sean & Amanda Hans Sophia Kaelin Himdaye & Errol Guayadeen Janice V. Crush Club Inc. Jerome Matthew Dattilo Dina & Tim Hans Josh & Chandra Kaelin Lee Ann McIntyre Stanley & Judith Dempsey Mason Wedman Diesel Injection Service Co. Patrick McIntyre Frances Story Read Mike & Cynthia Dickman Amelia Steedly Pamilla Ann “Nanny” Bracy Karol Holden Sandra Kay “Sandy” Harshfield Frederick J. “Fred” Kelley Charles Button Carolyn & Dale Dodrill James & Shawn Stevison Phillip Anderson Will Larson Anonymous Marla Kelley Keaton McMurray Happy Valley Livestock LLC Michael & Christine Duffin Teresa Cotton Santos Genevieve Montgomery Joanna L. Gartman Joe & Anita Meek Jennie A. Gelles Isaiah White AnnMarie Slaughter Our Lady of Providence Emma Hawley Mary Ann Kelly Rickey & Jackie Nuckols Joseph & Mary Beth Grant Derek Hagenhoff Willie Smith High School Tim Hawley & Ellen Green Campbellsville University Joshua McPheeters Jane C. Sundberg Carol Gray Jane Casey Anonymous Mary Hall David Wilson Deion Branch Benjamin & Emily Derr Oliver Noel Hawley Ronald & Charlotte Curry Pat, Ed & Ethel Read Shirley C. Mahan Anna Norris Albert Butler Anonymous Belinda Hickman Jim & Angela Frank Colston “Cole” Edward Melton Thomas E. Read Bob & Sharon Nesmith Sam Norris Danny & Faye Hawes Bonnie S. White Jo Anne Patterson Catheryn “Cate” Brown Robert Lee “Bobby” Dorris Muriel Heiland Ruth Sweetman Patricia A. Rice Tyler Prewitt Gerri Young Gary & Susan Mudd Brenda S. Dorris Lynn A. Pereira Lauren Witty Bryant David Merrifield Kristen Yost John & Stacia Richards Anonymous Lindsay Merrifield Michael B. & Patricia S. Vairin Elizabeth & Michael Doyle Keith Anderson Browning Carolyn Faye Duncan Michael Joseph Hellinger Collin Glenn Kidd Wiley Publishing Inc. Debbie Rickert W. Cleland White III Larry & Shirley Dukes Paula McClain Wade Squires Carol J. Hellinger Hannah Kidd Brittany Allison Sandra Graham Rhonda Thomason Addison Lynn Miles Jan Sullivan, M.D. Jayne Griffin Connie Blount Burke Paul Allen Durbin Willie & Elizabeth Henderson Jennifer Sansbury Gregory B. Robson, M.D. Dr. & Mrs. Howard Shaps John Michael’s Salon Glen & Juanita Jasper Kevin D. Durbin Sarah E. Henderson Jonathan Nash Billy Wagoner Loretta B. Moore Samuel G. Swope Dwight & Lynn Walker

Tributes make wonderful gifts for special occasions, such as: To make a tribute gift, return the envelope enclosed in this issue of Cart Wheels or visit HelpNortonChildrens.com. Tommy Drake Arlene Rogers John Yewell Reece & Jennifer Young • In recognition of someone’s anniversary or marriage You also may contact the Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation at (502) 629-8060. Anonymous • In honor of a birthday, promotion or other event Efforts have been made to include all tribute gifts. If a name was overlooked or printed incorrectly, please accept our Mason Cooper Moore Mariah Talley • In recognition of the birth of a baby apologies. You are invited to contact us to correct the error: Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation, 234 E. Gray St., Suite Michael R. & Diana G. Hammers Herman & Selma Schwartz Daymond & Monique Talley 16 450, Louisville, KY 40202, (502) 629-8060 or [email protected]. Donald R. & Ann Schwartz 17 CART WHEELS CART WHEELS NEWS AND NOTES UPCOMING EVENTS

For more information on events listed below, call (502) 629-8060 or visit HelpNortonChildrens.com. BOARD OF TRUSTEES Chair Bruce Dudley JULY Partner, Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs LLP Bourbon & Bowties Restaurant Vice Chair Raffle. Purchase a $25 raffle ticket to Marita Willis Chief Empowerment Officer, Hope Collaborative win $100 gift cards to 26 participating Bourbon & Bowties restaurants. Only Secretary Now to Tonii Rizzo 1,000 tickets will be sold. Winner Retired President, Trinity Consulting Services Aug. 26 will be drawn on Aug. 26. Get your Treasurer Mitchel T. Denham ticket at NortonChildrens.com/ Partner, DBL Law BourbonBowties. Yolanda Acosta Accounting, Universal Woods Norton Children’s Hospital Home Calvin Barker & BMW Raffle. Win a house, help a Regional President Kentucky/Ohio, Truist Financial Corp. child! Purchase your chance to win a Terrian C. Barnes Now to BMW X3 SUV from BMW of Louisville Retired Chief Diversity Officer, Yum! Brands Inc. Dec. 4 plus $10,000 and a new home in Ryan Bridgeman Norton Commons valued at over President and Owner, RJE LLC Ashley Novak Butler $600,000. Tickets are $100 each; only Executive Director, Novak Family Foundation 15,000 will be sold. Get your ticket at Tony Christensen President and Managing Partner, ACCESS Wealth HomeAndBMWRaffle.com. Management Kelly Cummins AUGUST Retired Executive, UPS Norton Children’s Hospital Jose Neil Donis Splash ‘n’ Dash Walk/Run, Publisher, Al Día En América Jamie Rhodes Photo Louisville Waterfront Park, Big Four Felisha Dowdy Vice President, Private Wealth Relationship Manager Healing garden opens 7 Lawn. Choose a designated 1K Paducah Bank – Louisville Office splash route or one of two 5K dash William “Bill” Ehrig patients. Donors include C.M. and Dana A. Bowers, Elizabeth Retired Senior Director What used to be an empty concrete space at Norton Children’s routes with a scenic view along the Government & Internal Affairs, Yum! Brands Hospital has been transformed into a beautiful 4,000-square- Turner Campbell Foundation, Bernadine Deis and family, waterfront. See details on page 13. Adam Futrell foot healing garden for families to enjoy, thanks to $550,000 in Norton Children’s Hospital Auxiliary, Leslie A. Taylor and Attorney & Owner, The Law Office of Adam Futrell SEPTEMBER Mimi Hwang funding from the Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation. Texas Roadhouse. The garden was designed by Land Design & Bike to Beat Cancer, Norton Cancer Director of Operations, Hwang’s Martial Arts Development Inc., and built by Messer. Institute – Brownsboro. For more Dana Johnson Many of the garden’s features were developed with input from Senior Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion than a decade, thousands have come Greater Louisville Inc. hospital caregivers so the space could be used for therapy with together to support loved ones and Karen L. Keith Attorney, McMasters Keith Butler Inc. 11 further the lifesaving mission of Norton Andrew Koon Board welcomes new members Children’s Cancer Institute and Norton Sales Team Lead, Advanced Business Solutions Cancer Institute. Choose from various Dr. Mark Lynn The Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees is pleased to welcome five new members. As the only routes, a spin ride or virtual ride. See President & CEO, Dr. Mark Lynn & Associates Rachel Miles-Merrick free-standing, full-service children’s hospital in Kentucky, Norton Children’s Hospital has a broad reach across the region, from details on page 9. Civic Volunteer Bowling Green to Paducah and beyond. It’s crucial to have board representation with broad perspectives and from other parts of Melanie Minteer, LMFT SAVE THE DATE! Marriage and Family Therapist the commonwealth. Welcome, new members. Festival of Trees & Lights, Mary Newell Louisville Slugger Field. Mark Director of Brand Marketing, Texas Roadhouse and Bubba’s 33 your calendar for this Louisville Yolanda Acosta William “Bill” Ehrig Adam Futrell Mari-Elise Paul Nov. 12 holiday tradition. Find the perfect Attorney, Stites & Harbison PLLC Universal Woods Yum! Brands (retired) The Law Office of to 14 handcrafted holiday décor, sign up Mark Prussian Louisville, Kentucky Louisville, Kentucky Adam Futrell PLLC for a Santa experience and more. Chief Executive Officer, The Eye Care Institute Paducah, Kentucky David Ramage Presented by Republic Bank. Details at Owner, Ramage Company FestivalOfTreesAndLights.com. G. Hunt Rounsavall Jr. Attorney, Rounsavall Title Group Christine Schneider Andrew Koon Dr. Mark Lynn President, Norton Children’s Hospital Auxiliary Advanced Business Dr. Mark Lynn & Associates Rhonda Sheehan President, TWIGS of Norton Children’s Hospital Solutions Louisville, Kentucky Peter Tevebaugh Louisville, Kentucky Vice President, Finance and Planning Connect with us! Mytex Polymers Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to stay up to date on events and Lynnie Meyer, Ed.D., R.N., CFRE Senior Vice President happenings. Feel free to drop us a note or share your experience @NortonChildren’s! Chief Development Officer, Norton Healthcare Emmett C. Ramser Chief Administrative Officer 18 Norton Children’s Hospital 19 NONPROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE Providing care PAID LEBANON JCT., KY that’s “Just for Kids” PERMIT NO. 677 Cart Wheels Norton Healthcare Norton Children’s maintains an unwavering P.O. Box 35070 dedication to the children of our community Louisville, KY 40232-5070 and region by offering pediatric specialists at Norton Children’s Hospital, Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital, Norton Children’s Medical Center and Norton Children’s Medical Group pediatric practices throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana. To learn more about our programs and services, visit NortonChildrens.com.

The Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation raises funds exclusively for Norton Children’s Hospital and its sister facilities, providing support for facilities, equipment, new technologies, clinical research, child advocacy and health education for patients, parents, physicians, staff members and the community. For more information about charitable contributions that help children, call (502) 629-8060 or visit HelpNortonChildrens.com. To learn more about volunteer opportunities at Norton Children’s Hospital, call (502) 629-6122.

Summer/Fall 2021 CartWheels

A publication of Norton Children’s and Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation

Contact us at: Norton Children’s Hospital (502) 629-KIDS • (844) 629-KIDS Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation (502) 629-8060 • (800) 444-2523

President and CEO – Russell F. Cox Medical adviser – Mark J. McDonald, M.D. Executive editors – Lynnie Meyer; Jennifer Evans, M.D., MPH; Emmett C. Ramser Managing editor – Jennifer Reynolds Creative director – David Miller Graphic designer – Mary Lou Fitzer Copy editor – Luisa Satterly

Visit us at NortonChildrens.com.