2018-2019 Foundation Annual Report
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GRATEFUL2018-2019 REGIONAL HEALTH FOUNDATION DONOR REPORT HEARTS regionalhealth.org/donate CONTENTS 5 | A LETTER FROM PAULETTE DAVIDSON 7 | A LETTER FROM PRISCILLA ROMKEMA 7 | A LETTER FROM PAT BURCHILL 8 | REGIONAL HEALTH FOUNDATION BOARD 9 | REGIONAL HEALTH FOUNDATION TEAM 10 | LETTERS FROM MARKET LEADERS 12 | FUND ALLOCATIONS 13 | SOUTH DAKOTA GIVES 14 | CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK 16 | CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK: EVENTS 17 | CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK: ZACH’S STORY 18 | CANCER CARE INSTITUTE 20 | CANCER CARE INSTITUTE: EVENTS 21 | CANCER CARE INSTITUTE; CARLA’S STORY 22 | HOME+ HOSPICE 23 | HOME+ HOSPICE: EVENTS, LUCILLE’S STORY 24 | CUSTER HOSPITAL HEALING & WELLNESS GARDEN 26 | THE GALA 29 | THE GALA - AWARD OF DISTINCTION 30 | GIFTS OF HONOR 31 | FULL DONOR LIST 57 | SAVE THE DATE 58 | GRATEFUL PATIENT PROGRAM 59 | LOOKING FORWARD EVERY GIFT MAKES A DIFFERENCE The Regional Health Foundation strengthens the health of our communities by building a culture of generosity. In partnership with Regional Health, we aspire to excellence in health care through gifts of engagement and generosity. We share the values of Regional Health and maintain a high level of accountability and dedication. GRATE FUL • Dear Friends, grate· ful | \ 'grāt-fel l \ I’m proud of the meaningful progress that was today, while dreaming big for tomorrow. It’s a made possible this past year by your generous commitment to growth and permanence. You’ll gifts. We purchased life-saving equipment for our see us begin using our new name and brand in A : appreciative of benefits received smallest patients in our neonatal intensive care January 2020. unit. We supported important services in all of our 2. We’re joining the Mayo Clinic Care Network. B : expressing gratitude // grateful thanks communities including hospice and cancer care. We made patient-centric enhancements to our It’s your local connection to world-class expertise. healing environments. And so much more, all We want every patient to receive the care they need A LETTER FROM [ MERRIAM-WEBSTER ] because of you. right here, close to home. As a member of the Mayo PAULETTE DAVIDSON Clinic Care Network, our doctors will have special We celebrated our 30th year as a Children’s Miracle Regional Health access to Mayo Clinic knowledge, expertise and Network Hospital. Countless miracles have stemmed President and CEO resources. And you get the peace of mind that comes from this outstanding partnership over the years. with knowing we’re working together for you. We’re We’re proud that all money raised stays here in our currently working through clinical implementation local communities to support sick and injured of the Mayo Clinic Care Network tools and processes. children. The stories I hear from our Children’s Our Mayo Clinic Care Network relationship will also Miracle Network kids always warm my heart and become official in January 2020. serve as a reminder of why we do what we do. We say “it starts with heart” as part of our vision, We held our first annual Regional Health Foundation and your generosity brings this vision to life. It is Gala in August and it was a grand affair. More than amazing to witness our community come together 400 community members were in attendance, an each year to support families in the unexpected event that raised more than $119,000 for the John times that land them in our care. Whether you T. Vucurevich Cancer Care Institute. We sold out in purchase ducks for the Children’s Miracle Network our inaugural year, and we’ll aim to make next year’s Great Black Hills Duck Race, attend the annual Gala even better! Mark your calendars – Friday, Hospice Ball or make a major estate gift – I thank August 21, 2020. you. We look forward to another wonderful year We’re dreaming big for the future and we look of giving ahead. forward to your continued support. On November With a grateful heart, 14, we made two significant announcements that will help guide our future: 1. We’re becoming Monument Health. It’s more than a name, it’s a promise. The word “monument” is strong and stands the test of time. It’s a tribute to where we live and something we can PAULETTE DAVIDSON all be proud of. It’s a promise to do the right things Regional Health President and CEO 44 | | 2018-2019 2017-20182018-2019 FOUNDATION FOUNDATION DONOR DONOR REPORT REPORT | | REGIONALHEALTH.ORG/WAYS-GIVE REGIONALHEALTH.ORG/WAYS-GIVE REGIONALHEALTH.ORG/WAYS-GIVE | 2018-2019 FOUNDATION DONOR REPORT | 5 At the Regional Health Foundation, we are Thus, it is appropriate that at this time of year, motivated by the belief that “Every Gift Makes we commend and thank you for the generosity a Difference.” During this time of year, this you have shown in support of patients and families. statement rings loud and clear to all of us as we You have made a difference in our communities, reflect on how we have partnered with others improved the lives of others you may or may not to continue building and shaping a culture of know, and communicated acts of kindness and generosity. This shared culture across our Regional compassion. As we gather with friends and families “GRATITUDE IS WHEN Health communities enables us to link arms with for the holidays and give thanks to others, please all of you, so that our efforts may be purposeful, know that the Regional Health Foundation thanks MEMORY IS STORED A LETTER FROM meaningful, transformative, and impactful. each of you for the contributions you have made this past year so that others may benefit from your PRISCILLA ROMKEMA, Donors and supporters throughout the Black Hills IN THE HEART AND generosity. It goes without saying that we are PH.D., demonstrate their commitment to this belief that grateful for each of you! Regional Health “Every Gift Makes a Difference” as well through a NOT IN THE MIND.” Foundation President variety of ways: volunteering at fundraising events Sincerely, that benefit Children’s Miracle Network or the [ LIONEL HAMPTON ] Cancer Care Institute; purchasing tickets to fundraising opportunities that benefit the Hospice House, Hospice of the Hills, and Hospice of the Northern Black Hills; and encouraging others to engage with the Foundation so all of us may continue to support and strengthen the lives of patients – PRISCILLA ROMKEMA, PH.D. our families, friends, neighbors, and visitors. Regional Health Foundation President This year I want to start by thanking the many sponsored events such as the Great Black Hills Duck donors and business sponsors of the Regional Race, Tough Enough to Wear Pink, multiple activities Health Foundation. We made more “asks” this of Children’s Miracle Network, Blingo Bingo and The year for your support, and you came through! Gala. Without a committed, dedicated staff, these The Foundation initiated new events and expanded events would not enjoy growth and success. activities. Without your continued support, we Finally, the continued success of the Regional Health could not meet the needs related to hospice care, Foundation depends on our donors and business cancer treatment and various children’s services. sponsors. It is so important to say thank you, because Other services that are also supported by the none of these activities would happen without your A LETTER FROM Foundation include dialysis, diabetes, behavioral support. The needs are many and growing. We PATRICK J. BURCHILL, health, the children’s helmet program and cardiac hope you will continue to support us – and please Regional Health services. The generosity of our many supporters tell others. Donors can be specific about what areas Foundation Board Chair allows the Foundation to consistently provide and services they would like to support. Leaving a support for these areas. Legacy Gift to the Regional Health Foundation may be of special interest to you and of benefit to your The Foundation has continued its regional approach family members. Our board will continue to make toward these activities, demonstrating continued certain that all contributions we receive will be progress. Quarterly conference calls with Regional used wisely and will strictly adhere to the wishes Health Market Presidents provide timely information of the donors. Please look for some additional on current events. We hope the expanded focus on announcements related to specific projects all the communities will inspire added local support supported by the Foundation in the near future. as Regional Health improves and expands facilities in Again, thank you for your generosity and trust. those specific locations. I must also comment on the staff of the Regional Health Foundation under the leadership of Priscilla Romkema. The entire staff is energized, and the results from their events and activities reflect that spirit. Although small in number, the entire staff PATRICK J. BURCHILL is providing even stronger results in the annually Regional Health Foundation Board Chair 6 | 2018-2019 FOUNDATION DONOR REPORT | REGIONALHEALTH.ORG/WAYS-GIVE REGIONALHEALTH.ORG/WAYS-GIVE | 2018-2019 FOUNDATION DONOR REPORT | 7 REGIONAL HEALTH FOUNDATION BOARD - JULY 1, 2019 - JUNE 30, 2020 REGIONAL HEALTH FOUNDATION TEAM CHAIR PAT BURCHILL PAULETTE DAVIDSON SUSAN HENCEY JOE JORGENSEN Senior Vice President/ President and CEO, Agent, Land Developer/ Project Manager, Regional Health Western Dakota Insurors Business Owner, EVERY GIFT US Bank, Rapid City Jorgensen Realty MAKES A DIFFERENCE Thank you for your ongoing support. Your generosity makes a difference every day. Your donations have helped diagnose, comfort, support and care for patients across Regional Health. REGIONAL HEALTH FOUNDATION TEAM WAYNE KLEIN SHARON LEE GARY LIPP ANN MCKAY THOMPSON Business Owner, Retired, Executive Director, Retired, Retired, Director, Landmark Realty RC Public School Foundation US Forest Service/Custer Work Force Development PRISCILLA ROMKEMA, PH.D.