Over the Top — Orlando Corporation

Fall 2008 NEWSLETTER FOR DONORS AND FRIENDS OF MDHF www.mdhf.ca Over the Top — Orlando Corporation he Milton District Hospital Foundation’s (MDHF) L to R: Blair Wolk, Director of Development, Orlando Corporation; Phil recent CT Scanner and Diagnostic Imaging Renewal King, President, Orlando Corporation present Brian Penman, Board TCampaign was pushed to new heights last year by the Member, Milton District Hospital Foundation; Monty Kuntz, Board Chair, Milton District Hospital Foundation; and Lisa Shiozaki, Chief Operating matching gift challenge issued by Orlando Corporation. The Officer, Milton District Hospital with their generous contribution. challenge offered to match each dollar raised above the $3.5 million goal up to $750,000. This investment made a Orlando Corporation, Canada’s largest private industrial huge impact on the campaign by increasing the goal to $5 developer, has made it a priority to focus their giving solely on million. The additional funds raised were used to revitalize healthcare. and renew Milton District Hospital’s (MDH) Diagnostic “On behalf of the MDH Foundation Board, the staff, physicians Imaging Department. and volunteers at MDH and our community, I would like to “When Orlando Corporation presented this opportunity to our thank Orlando Corporation for their generous contribution and community, the residents of Milton met the challenge and commitment to community healthcare,” said Monty Kuntz, maximized the generous support that was offered by Orlando MDHF Board Chair. “We look forward to continuing this Corporation,” explained Brian Penman, MDHF Board Member relationship to support our hospital in providing quality and Capital Campaign Team member. healthcare for our community.” “We are excited about our new relationship with the Milton “The matching gift donation from Orlando Corporation is an District Hospital Foundation and are pleased that this gift, extraordinary example of the spirit of philanthropy and along with those of others, has helped the hospital continue generosity,” added Lisa Shiozaki, Milton District Hospital’s to provide excellent patient care to the community of Milton,” Chief Operating Officer. “We thank the Orlando Foundation for said Phil King, President of Orlando Corporation. their support and look forward to working with them in the future.” Visit us at www.mdhf.ca 1 RUTH’S LEGACY uth Chater Anderson's legacy is ensuring a brighter future for Milton District R Hospital. She made the ultimate gift in 2007 through her will, providing much needed funds to help the hospital keep pace with ever-changing technology and the need for medical equipment updates. The Milton District Hospital Foundation would like to acknowledge Ruth's legacy gift and her long-standing contributions to Milton District Hospital. Ruth was a brilliant example of the goodwill of which she spoke. She inspired others as a long time volunteer at MDH, also serving as President of the Hospital Auxiliary. In addition, Ruth served the community as a member of the Hospital’s Foundation Board. Her contributions to Milton District Hospital are numerous, spanning over several decades of loyal support and commitment. One of her many contributions included the transformation of Jim and Barbara Snow’s barn into a beautiful venue for the Foundation’s first Blazing Saddles event. We are truly grateful to Ruth for recognizing the value in making this gift of a bequest to the Milton District Hospital Foundation. Thank you Ruth for your generous contribution! FUNDRAISING HIGHLIGHTS he Deumer’s have been long time supporters of the TMilton District Hospital Foundation. In 2000, their $100,000 donation was instrumental in helping the Foundation reach its goal of $250,000 to fund a Mammography unit for MDH. Their continued philanthropic support was once again recognized with their leadership gift of $100,000 towards the MDH Foundation’s CT Scanner Campaign. Boyke passed away in June 2008 and we wish to acknowledge his and Dicky’s loyalty and commitment to our Hospital and Foundation. (Right) ur largest individual gift came from James and OBarbara Snow with a gift of $500,000 to name “The James & Barbara Snow Diagnostic Imaging Annex”. We thank them for their generosity. (Above) n addition to our lead gift from the Orlando Corporation, we Iare especially grateful to our founding partner, the Milton District Hospital Auxiliary. For almost 50 years the Auxiliary has lent us their generous support. This year the Auxiliary made their third installment of $115,000 toward their $500,000 pledge. (Left) 2007-08 Board of Directors Credits Monty Kuntz, Stephen Baker Lisa Shiozaki, Contributors: Creative & Design: Chair Kimberly Culley Chief Operating Officer Helen Vatistas, Rita Post, Vogel Art Rosa Martins, Juliano D’Lucca Helen Vatistas, Executive Director First Vice-Chair Brad Grant Executive Director Ellen Van Doodewaard Photography: Len Lee, Kim Hunter Patti Johnstone HHS Public Relations Second Vice Chair Jean Kado Anne Zujko MDHF Office Michael Beaver, Kim Mason Andrea Hujwan, Treasurer Brian Penman Public Relations 2 Milton District Hospital Foundation MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR t was a record-breaking year for I the Milton District Hospital Foundation. Our fundraising efforts focused primarily on the CT Scanner and Diagnostic Imaging Renewal Campaign and thanks to the support and generosity of our caring community, we have exceeded our $5 million goal. On January 7, 2008, the hospital and community celebrated as the first patient FINANCIAL was brought into the CT Scanner Suite at Milton District Hospital. On that day, the CT SUMMARY Scanner saw a total of nine patients. This year we were fortunate to This very successful campaign was receive more than six thousand brought to a close in the Spring with the donations to support major official opening of the newly renovated capital equipment purchases Diagnostic Imaging Department and the including a CT Scanner, digital unveiling of the Donor wall. We would like to recognize the incredible work and support of mammography and other Campaign Co-chairs, Kim Mason and Brent essential equipment upgrades. Richardson, the Campaign Cabinet and L to R: Monty Kuntz, President MDHF and Thank you to all our donors for volunteers and the staff of the Foundation. Helen Vatistas, Executive Director of MDHF embracing Milton District Hospital and the health of our On behalf of the Foundation, we would like to take a moment to recognize Donna community. As we strive to McLaughlin for her leadership throughout the recent Capital Campaign and for her 27 provide the best possible years with the Foundation. Donna retired this past December and we are grateful for her health care for our patients many years of service, support and hard work. and their families, it is As Monty Kuntz’s term as Chair of the Board of Directors draws to a close, we look forward reassuring to know that the to welcoming our new Chair in the fall. Monty will continue his work with the Foundation community of Milton and our as Past Chair. We would also like to extend a thank you to all members of our Foundation donors care. Board, past and present for your dedicated service. In 2007-08, Milton District Looking ahead, the Foundation is excited to welcome Helen Vatistas as its new Executive Hospital Foundation raised over Director. Helen brings with her over 20 years of fundraising experience and together with $2 million in gross revenue. the Foundation staff is moving forward with an action plan to address the growing All funds raised stay in the demands for care from the community by helping to improve Milton District Hospital’s Milton community directly capacity through technology, equipment and innovation. supporting Milton District This is a very exciting time for the Milton District Hospital Foundation. Having just Hospital’s capital priorities and concluded our capital campaign we are now taking a look at our short and long-term plans equipment upgrades. for fundraising to support the hospital. The staff and physicians at the MDH are highly Special and community run skilled and devoted healthcare professionals and we need to support them with the best equipment available so they can continue to provide quality care to the people who need events, in memoriam gifts, it. We are encouraged by the momentum and support the recent campaign has generated bequests, gifts of stock, and and we look forward to working with the hospital and our community partners to enhance general donations help us. the services at MDH. Thank you to all our donors, sponsors, volunteers, special In 2009, MDH will be celebrating 50 years of serving the Milton community. Our hospital event attendees, and the has been an integral part of the Milton community and will carry on in that role. The Milton Milton community. District Hospital Foundation will continue to work hard to support the hospital as it prepares to meet the needs of our growing community now and into the future. On behalf of Milton District Hospital Foundation, our patients, staff, physicians and volunteers, thank you for all your support, past and present. Monty Kuntz Helen Vatistas President Executive Director Visit us at www.mdhf.ca 3 GIFTS BY WILL AND BEQUESTS Milton District Hospital will is the easiest and most effective means to ensure • If there are changes in your choice of executor or the A that you fully provide for your family and that your guardian for minor children. assets are distributed as you wish. Gifts by will, or bequest, • If there are changes in the way in which you own property have become an important source of revenue for MDHF, (joint tenancy/tenancy in common). helping to support patient care and services. • If you have started a business or sold a business interest. Estate planning is a lifelong process that should not end the moment you sign your will.

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