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Fall 2012 Annual Report The Gift of Giving Mercy Medical Center Foundation Fall 2012 Published by Annual Report Mercy Medical Center Foundation Volume 37 701 Tenth Street S.E. ar Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403 De Foundation Board of Directors part ners MERCY MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION Sister James Marie Donahue, Chairman Tim Charles FRIENDS Barrie Ernst Dr. William Galbraith Mercy Janis Kazimour of Lee Liu Dr. Tom McIntosh re you aware that 35 years ago the Mercy Peggy Meek Darrel Morf Foundation was established? In 1977 the David Neuhaus A Margaret and Howard Hall Radiation Emmett Scherrman Center board gave to Mercy Hospital the Radiation Dr. Robert Silber Center and Hallmar, with equipment and assets, A. James Tinker acknowledging its trust in the hospital and its support Foundation Staff for Mercy’s philosophy of care and concern. The Sister James Marie Donahue Mercy Hospital Endowment Foundation (now Mercy Chairman of the Board Medical Center Foundation) was legally incorporated [email protected] six months later. Plans for such a foundation had been Sue Hawn, President, CFRE envisioned two years earlier by the hospital’s [email protected] administration and were brought to a reality by a $1.5 Diane Stefani, Vice President million leadership gift from the Radiation Center [email protected] board. Sister Mary Lawrence became the first Julie Potter, Project Coordinator President. So, we in the Foundation have good reason [email protected] to celebrate our 35th anniversary as we carry forth that Michelle Cole, Grant Writer & EFY Race Coordinator trust. [email protected] In 1981, the Partners Magazine noted that “so Janet Baker, Senior Accountant much at Mercy has come through Howard Hall’s As we go forward with our fundraising efforts to [email protected] generosity.” The Sisters of Mercy had a long history support the hospital we are ever mindful of the Jeanne Brandes, Donor Services/Database Manager of friendship with Howard Hall and his generous gifts generosity of our donors. It was to all of you that [email protected] have been put to very good use for the welfare of Catherine McAuley, foundress of the Sisters of Wynelle Lindsley, Donor Services/Office Coordinator others in our Cedar Rapids area, and especially for Mercy, was referring when she said: [email protected] IN THIS ISSUE M those who come through the doors of Mercy Medical “May God bless and protect you, and make you E Mission Statement R C Center. instruments of His glory.” A Letter from the Chairman of the Board 2 Y The Mercy Medical Center Endowment Foundation is a M The articles in this issue of Partners Magazine We thank all of our supporters and promise E not-for-profit corporation organized and operated D Welcome Founders Society Members 4 I express very well the many ways in which donors have continued prayers for you. exclusively to support the mission and activities of C A L supported Mercy through the years. On behalf of our Mercy Medical Center. Honoring Our Partners 5 C E generous donors, as far back as 1984, recognition of Mercy Foundation N T GIfts of Service 6-7 E their continued support was acknowledged and 701 Tenth Street S.E. R F affirmed by Sister Mary Lawrence: Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403 O Wrapping up a Good Year 8-9 U (319) 398-6206 phone N D A (319) 398-6471 fax A Lasting Legacy 10 T I O Email: [email protected] N Blooming Generosity 11 P A “You’ve done it again! Your giving R T Partners in Caring 12-47 N E R S Donate on line via www.mercycare.org and your caring have made our work • Click on “Donate Now” F Sister Mary Lawrence Hallagan A L L so much more possible.” former Chariman of the board 2 0 1 COVER 2 The gift of giving 2 Mercy Medical Center Foundation 3 b embers M HONORING OUR PARTNERS FOUNDERS’ SOCIETY b IN GIVING b ome! b c Marc & Cathy Gullickson Darrel & Middie Morf Wel ORGANIZATIONS AEGON Transamerica Foundation Mary E. Hachey Dale & Louise Morgan Diamond V Mills, Inc. Norbert B. Hahn* Dr. Sarah Morgan & Jerry Snead Elderkin & Pirnie P.L.C. Andrew Harris* Isabel Morrison* Hall-Perrine Foundation Nadine Hartkemeyer Drs. Kevin Murray & Janet Merfeld Rockwell Collins Mary Lou & Don Hattery Patricia A. and James C. Nemmers Ryan Companies US, Inc. Kate Hawkins David C. Neuhaus & Mary Sisters of Mercy Sue & John Hawn Jeanne Noble The Ghosh Center Pauline Alice Hays* Donna & Dennis* Oldorf TrueNorth Companies Melvin & Carol Henderson Ron & Sue Olson Variety - The Children's Charity Clifford Hendricks, M.D. Dr. & Mrs. Merlin Osborn Mary & Roger Hostetler Timothy & Nancy Palm INDIVIDUALS Delores Hubert Alan L. Parker* Anonymous Mary Ingalls Steve & Mary Penney Bob & Lola Anderson Glenn & Bridget Janus Gail Perkins* Mary C. Ashby* Reynolds A. Jensen Cecil H. Peterson & Bernice L.* LeDonia Asmussen Kenneth L. & Mildred M.* Petersen Evelyn & Walter Badger Johnson Ray* & Jean Petrzelka Roger & Angie Baker Sam S.* & Joanne Johnson Bill* & Kay Pitlik C.M. Basile* Suzanne* & Bert Katz Merrill & Harriet Pitlik Arlene M. Beman Robert F. & Jan Kazimour Jean Plotz* Bob & Alice* Bevenour John D. & Patricia J. Kerr Jewel & James* Plumb Jr. John P.* & Ruth A. Bickel Wendell Koch* Dean and Judy* Plummer Dorothy Boddicker* Irene B. Konecny William & Janis Quinby Margaret* & Lou* Burkhalter Dr. Whealen Koontz Dr. David & Mary Jo Rater Lavern & Audrey Busse Grace Helen Krob* Bill & Bette Raus Steven & Joanne Carfrae William Krueger* Curt & Sigrid Reynolds Edith Case Kathy & Steve Krusie Charles A. Rohde Mary J. Cashen Robert & Caroline* Kucharski Albert & Martha Ruffalo During September the Mercy Foundation hosts an contributed a total of $50,000 or more in lifetime gifts M Leola Zavodsky Clark* Rev. Charles E. Lang Joe & Lynda Schimberg E evening of recognition and celebration to honor our to Mercy. These individuals and organizations are R Frances & Samuel* Cohn Ursula Shimek Lenard* Eugene R. Schwarting C Y esteemed partners in giving, our Founders’ Society committed to supporting the highest standards of Robert J. Connolly* Rita Leslie* David & Jane Siegel M E members. This society acknowledges those who have healthcare – right in our community. Their gifts ensure Josephine & Sutherland* Cook Audrey* & Jerry Linge-Ovel Laurie & Robert Silber D I C included Mercy Medical Center in their estate plans excellent future patient care services and we thank them Mark L.* & Mary Coppock John Lipsky & Zsuzsanna Karasz Kyle & Susan Skogman A L ® (will, life insurance, gift annuity, IRA, charitable trust), for being a part of The Mercy Touch . Loren & Patti Coppock Abbott B. Lipsky* & Joan M. Sloan-Paganelli Family C E Jack & Dilla Cosgrove Lipsky Ray* & Dorothy* Snitil N created an endowed fund at Mercy Foundation or T John & Anne Cunningham Lee & Andrea Liu Al Burrows* & Sara Sorensen E R Chris & Suzy DeWolf J. Edward Lundy* Mrs. John Luke Thacker F O New members to the 2012 Founders’ Society as of September 1, 2012: John Joseph Dieter* Marjorie McDonald Dr. David* & Joan Thaler U N George L. Dlask & Evelyn M. Donald A. McEleney, MD* Orville Thomas* D A John & Cindy Bloomhall Patricia A. & James C. Nemmers Dlask Jennie & Larry McEowen Robert C.* & Mary B. Tilden T I O Donald & Rita Erusha Jerry Roy Netolicky* Larry & Cindy Donaldson Bruce & Judy McGrath Jean & Jim Tinker N P Steve & Carol Doser David & Ruth McGuire Donald Uhl A Fairfax State Savings Bank Barb Olive R David M. & Frances T. Elderkin Dr. Thomas & Sandra McIntosh Marilyn Van Hoe* T N Bernice* & Vaughn* Hartzell Mike & Mary Jo Plotz Mr. & Mrs. Bernard* Erdman Scott* & Dee Ann McIntyre Frank & Ruth Ann Volesky E R S Norma Fagle* Helen McKee* Donald & Esther Vorel Joe Hladky Judy* & Dean Plummer • Pat and Phyllis Falconio Judge & Mrs. E. J.* McManus Jan & Mark Watson F Lee Horn* Leona Frances Simon* Sam* & Dee Farner Melvin Meade* Carol Watson A L L Louise & George A.* Kalous James M. & Donna L. Thiher Rick & Donna Flynn Peggy & Jim Meek Dr. Campbell F. Watts* & Doris 2 0 William B. Galbraith, M.D. & Jo Merle Merritt Watts* 1 Mercy Auxiliary Allan E.* & Emily F.* Vanourny 2 Anne F. Galbraith Wally & Betty* Milden Charlie & Tina Weepie McIntyre Foundation *deceased Father John Gallagher* Mabel Miller* Maxine & Ted* Welch Dr. & Mrs. Chirantan Ghosh Cheryle & Frank Mitvalsky Joe & Greer Whitters Pictured above: Front row left to right - Joyce Klimes, Sue Pearson, Donna Thiher, Rita Erusha Harry Gillespie* Mike & Ann Mohnsen Martin & Diane Wiesenfeld Back row left to right - Cindy Young, Dave Neuhaus, Jim Nemmers, James Thiher and Donald Erusha Tony & Magda Golobic Bob & Susie Moran Ray & Sheryl Zinkula 4 5 E nurses on the floor, it was especially important to infection control were more clearly defined. have co-workers to guide and model excellence in They reflected on what they learned while caring patient care. Many in the group shared this was their for their patients – not only from each other and greatest nursing experience, and agreed that they their patients, but from the disease itself. The took care and supported each other while putting all comments were powerful from these seasoned care GIFTS OF SERVICE their energies into caring for their patients. givers. All agreed, in particular, that they took the The group was amazed at how cancer care, time to listen and visit with their patients and, in PAST & PRESENT technology, treatment and standards of care have many instances, be a part of many poignant advanced since 1977 . Chemotherapy was “high tech” moments and conversations. Life and death were E in the seventies, and they were amazed at how part of their daily experience and they had come to dramatically chemotherapy has improved. What feel that death is both an end and beginning.