Profiles in Caring 2019
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Saint Francis Foundation Profiles 2019 in Caring Saint Francis Foundation Saint Francis Foundation Board of Directors Colleagues Officers: Lynn B. Rossini Lynn B. Rossini* Vice President and Chief Development Officer Vice President and Chief Development Officer Amy Griffin Buzzell, M.B.A. John F. Rodis*, M.D., M.B.A., FACHE Regional Director of Operations, Philanthropy President, Saint Francis Hospital Brenda Carbone John A. Green Special Events Manager Chairman Whitney Hubbs Dionne, M.B.A. Victor J. Dowling Director of Communications Vice Chairman & Stewardship Programs Karl J. Badey, CPA, MST Melida Gilbert Treasurer Department Assistant Barbara C. Gordon Lisa Irizarry Secretary Development Officer Susan Joyse Director of Philanthropy Active Directors: Jay Mullarkey Charles G. Andrew, Jr. Howard W. Orr Genie Lomba Karl J. Badey, CPA, MST Linda Pendergast* Database and Financials Administrator Nelson Bayron William Reis Ana Moore Sam Chang Kimberlee Richard Executive Associate Ranjana Chawla John F. Rodis*, M.D., M.B.A. Andrew R. Crumbie Stuart Rosenberg, M.B.A. Mark O’Donnell, Ph.D. Edward P. Danek, Jr. Lynn B. Rossini* Senior Grant Writer Hema N. de Silva, M.D. Nancy Taylor Marc Spencer Victor J. Dowling Thomas R. Trumble Development Officer Reverend Henry C. Frascadore Overseers: Kate Sullivan Vaghini Charles F. Gfeller, Esq. Most Rev. LeRoy Bailey, Jr. Development Associate Heidi Grise Brad Davis Clare Walker Barbara C. Gordon Lisa Gerrol Data Analyst John A. Green Ronald D. Jarvis Sasa Harriott Peter G. Kelly, Esq. James T. Healey, Jr. Karl J. Krapek Marcy A. Hollander Irene O’Connor Theresa Hopkins-Staten Pauline N. Olsen, M.D. Lynn B. Krawski Curtis D. Robinson Robert J. Krug, M.D. Dennis J. Rusconi Antoinette C. Lazarus Susan Shimkus Lemkuil * Ex Officio Gwendolyn H. Moraski*, M.D. On the cover — The daily ritual of “turning the page” of the Saint John’s Bible Message from the Vice President and Chief Development Officer Dear Friends, Each year when I write my annual letter to you, I am so moved by how extremely fortunate we are to have such generous donors and friends. Your gifts and support have helped to feed the hungry, renovate patient floors, provide state-of-the-art equipment, and invest in vital research and clinical expertise…just to name a few. I often hear patients tell me that we have “lifted their souls in a time when they felt so vulnerable and hopeless.” That is when I know we have accomplished our mission. Throughout our annual donor recognition publication, you will hear from our donors on how and why they support our hospitals. You will see the impact their gifts have on the lives of our friends, family, and more than 300,000 patients. For fiscal year-end 2019, the Saint Francis Foundation raised over $15 million for Johnson Memorial Hospital, Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital and Saint Francis Hospital. These gifts come in all sizes and many different forms, but together they symbolize hope. In fiscal year 2019, we received many generous gifts and we are grateful to the Andrew J. and Joyce D. Mandell Family Foundation whose recent gift of $1.5 million helped establish a collaboration with the University of Oxford, Quinnipiac University, Trinity Health Of New England, and the Mandell MS Center. Their gift will allow our hospitals to optimize and enhance patient care and establish unparalleled research and educational opportunities. We are also deeply grateful for the gift of $1 million from the Maximilian E. and Marion O. Hoffman Foundation to renovate our Congestive Heart Failure patient floor. These gifts, coupled with our steadfast annual donors, corporate partners, and many event participants, allow our hospitals to continue to serve our community with compassion and excellence. On behalf of John F. Rodis, M.D., M.B.A., Robert J. Krug, M.D., and Stuart E. Rosenberg, M.B.A., we hope you enjoy this issue of Profiles in Caring, and we remain blessed to have your continued devotion and support for our hospitals. Warmly, Lynn B. Rossini Vice President and Chief Development Officer Saint Francis Foundation 2019 Profiles in Caring • Fiscal Year 2018–2019 1 Maximilian E. and Marion O. Hoffman Foundation FAMILY FOUNDATION Family Foundations work together to have a meaningful and measurable impact on social problems. They also have a unique purpose…to serve as a unified vehicle for multiple generations. The Maximilian E. and Marion O. Hoffman Foundation Inc. in West Hartford, Connecticut, was established in 1982 by Marion Hoffman in memory of her husband. The organization’s mission is to donate to nonprofits that further education, medicine and the arts. Since 1990, the Foundation has generously granted over $9 million to Saint Francis Hospital. Marion Barrak, niece of Marion Hoffman, assumed Dr. and Mrs. Bechara J. Barrak the role as president and CEO of the Foundation in 2006. Her father, Dr. Bahij Chaho, was affiliated with Saint Francis Hospital and her husband, Dr. Bechara Barrak, has been an internist at the hospital since 1992. When Marion was asked why they continue to support Saint Francis Hospital, she stated, “Our initial grant of $2 million was used to establish the Hoffman Heart Institute, the first comprehensive heart institute in southern New England. Since then, the level of care and compassion for the patients has never wavered, and we are grateful to be partners with an organization with such values.” This year, the Maximilian E. & Marion O. Hoffman Foundation awarded Saint Francis Hospital a $1M gift to renovate the ... we are grateful to be Congestive Heart Failure Unit. The newly renovated unit will be partners with an organization named the “Maximilian E. & Marion O. Hoffman Congestive Heart with such values. Failure Pavilion.” Congestive heart failure is the leading cause of hospitalization in people over age 65. Annually, Saint Francis Marion Barrak Hospital serves over 2,000 patients in the Congestive Heart Failure Unit and this number continues to rise each year. The new center will incorporate prevention, wellness, and rehabilitation services along with top specialists and state-of-the-art technology. Research has shown that hospital environments have a positive or negative effect on healing. The unit will have private rooms, calming environments, and other amenities that enhance the emotional support patients receive. Saint Francis Hospital is thrilled to be able to utilize these funds as a means to create a new, soothing, and comfortable environment for its congestive heart failure patients to complement the medical care our patients receive while they are hospitalized. 2 www.saintfrancisdonor.com Mr. and Mrs. Karl J. Krapek, Sr. STOCK GIFT Individuals can make a bigger impact on patient care by donating long-term appreciated securities, including stock, bonds, and mutual funds, directly to a charity. When compared with donating cash, or selling appreciated securities and contributing the after-tax proceeds, donors may be able to automatically increase their gift and their tax deduction. This process is very easy and can have a huge impact on the area of care most important to you. For almost 40 years, long-time board member, Karl J. Krapek, Sr., has been an inspiring leader, astute advisor, energetic advocate and generous friend to Saint Francis Hospital. Most recently Karl served as a co-chair for the Hope & Healing Campaign, helping the hospital raise close to $30 million. Karl was employed at United Technologies Corporation for 20 years, serving in many executive roles culminating with his tenure as president and chief operating officer from 1999 until his retirement in January 2002. Throughout his career, he felt blessed with good luck and was compelled to do the right thing and help as many people as possible. His association with Saint Francis Hospital continued that theme with the simple conclusion: if the hospital prospers, so will the community. Karl’s multi-million dollar stock gifts created the Karl J. Krapek, Sr. Comprehensive Women’s Health Center at Saint Francis. Karl and Kathy Krapek believe strongly in giving back to the community they live in and are instrumental in changing the lives of many patients and their families that are cared for at Saint Francis Hospital. Each year they donate appreciated stock and their gifts have an immeasurable impact on the care Saint Francis Hospital is able to provide. Left to right, Kathy and Karl Krapek with Barbara Lentini at the 30th Anniversary of MIRACLES. 2019 Profiles in Caring • Fiscal Year 2018–2019 3 Coverys Community Healthcare Foundation, Inc. CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY Coverys is a nationally recognized medical professional liability insurer. They are driven by their commitment to protect the healthcare community through risk mitigation, insurance protection We have made successful and patient safety and quality care. Better outcomes for patients changes in policies, procedures, start with quality healthcare delivery. The support of CCHF for the protocols and in the CtSQC’s patient safety training is a powerful reminder to Coverys that their business is about far more than the insurance coverage implementation of innovative they provide — it’s about the individual patient. The Coverys best practices. Community Healthcare Foundation, Inc. was established in 2013 to support charitable organizations and endeavors that improve patient David S. Shapiro, M.D., Chief Quality Officer Vice Chairman, Surgery Service Line safety and care, promote healthy lifestyles, and support individuals Chief, Surgical Critical Care and organizations that provide healthcare. Saint Francis Hospital Saint Francis Hospital received a $1 million, multi-year grant from the Coverys Community Healthcare Foundation (CCHF) to partner with the Connecticut Surgical Quality Collaborative (CtSQC), an unprecedented coalition of all 29 Connecticut hospitals. This is the first coalition in the history of healthcare in Connecticut that brings together the best surgical teams in the state to share patient safety protocols, evidence-based surgical procedures and innovations.