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A Publication of Gundersen Medical Foundation Spring 2021 Spring 2021PATHFINDERSA publication of Gundersen Medical Foundation The future of health begins with you. The more researchers know about what makes each of us unique, the more tailored our healthcare can become. Join a research effort with one million or more people nationwide to create a healthier future for all of us. JoinAllofUs.org/Gundersen (608) 775-2171 [email protected] All of Us, the All of Us logo, and “The Future of Health Begins With You” are service marks of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. GMF.1903-print-Pathfinders2021.indd 1 4/9/21 1:46 PM PATHFINDERS A publication of Gundersen Medical Foundation 3 12 29 In this issue 3 16 Uniting Passion with Purpose Meet the Board Funds at Work Dustin Cunningham 6 17 Serving from a New Space Expressions of Caring Expanding into Downtown La Crosse Commemorative Tributes The future 7 25 Commitment to Growth The Miracle Connection of health A Message from our Directors Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® 8 29 begins with you. Honoring Extraordinary Giving A Family Legacy A Special Group of Benefactors Jeannie Gordon The more researchers know about what makes each of us unique, the more 12 31 tailored our healthcare can become. Honoring a Career and a Happenings Foundation News Join a research effort with one million Community R. Mario Abellera, MD or more people nationwide to create a healthier future for all of us. JoinAllofUs.org/Gundersen (608) 775-2171 On the cover: Dr. R. Mario Abellera and [email protected] his wife, Fe, are longtime benefactors of Gundersen Medical Foundation. All of Us, the All of Us logo, and “The Future of Health Begins With You” are service marks of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. GMF.1903-print-Pathfinders2021.indd 1 4/9/21 1:46 PM Throughout our history, Gundersen has been a leader in medical education and research as part of providing high-quality patient care. In fact, this innovative spirit has kept us at the Philanthropy Department forefront of medicine. Chair Stephen B. Shapiro, MD, FACS Chief Medical Foundation Officer Medical Partner This spirit is part of Gundersen’s us in paying tribute to these friends Todd Mahr, MD historic legacy—and remains at for their philanthropic partnership. Vice President the heart of Gundersen Medical Foundation Operations Jack Schwartz, CFP Foundation’s mission today. Since the pandemic has limited our Director of Philanthropy ability to host in-person events and Mandy Nogle, CFRE In this issue of Pathfinders, we celebrations, including the donor Administrative Support celebrate supporters like Dr. Abellera visits and meetings that we love, it is Dawn Meyer Rhonda Smith and his wife, Fe, who recently more important than ever for us to Data System established the Abellera Family share these inspiring stories and the Tiffany Farrell Kimball Endowment Fund because they, many examples of your gifts at work. Sarah Worman too, believe in the value of medical Annual Support Jennifer Olson education and research. We also I am looking forward to the near Olivia Olson honor Jeannie Gordon, a longtime future when I can thank you in person Major Gifts Gundersen employee who has for the difference you are making. Courtney Daniels Burke Mary Freybler contributed to the legacy of her Jon McKenzie parents, John and Nettie Mooney. All the best, Operations Jill Blokhuis, CFRE Additionally, we recognize a special Fund Allocations Ashley Zibrowski group of benefactors whose giving Special Events falls within our three giving societies: Dr. Stephen B. Shapiro, MD, FACS Tia Sneath the Heritage, Founders and Legacy Chair, Gundersen Medical Foundation Marketing Societies. You are invited to learn Zach Johnson more about these societies and to join Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® Rena Cash Nicole Loeffelholz PATHFINDERS Pathfinders is published by Gundersen Medical Editor: Jill Blokhuis, MS, CFRE Foundation for friends and benefactors of the Associate Director of Philanthropy Operations Foundation. We welcome comments or suggestions from our readers for future stories. Photography: Brooke Doval, John Kerrigan, Kristin Royalty, John Sake, Maureen Ashley Turner To learn more about the Foundation’s medical Gundersen Medical Media education, research and community health outreach programs, or to inquire about making a charitable gift, Copywriting: Linda Duffy Knox please visit us at gundersenhealth.org/foundation or Design: Vendi Advertising call the Philanthropy office at (608) 775-6600. www.facebook.com/gundersenmedicalfoundation www.linkedin.com/company/gundersen-medical-foundation If you do not want to receive future fundraising requests supporting Gundersen Medical Foundation, please call the Foundation between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday (either the local number (608) 775-6600, or toll-free number (800) 362-9567, ext. 56600) and if you receive a voicemail message, please identify yourself and state that you do not want to receive fundraising requests. As an alternative, you can e-mail us with the same request at [email protected]. We will honor your request not to receive any fundraising communications from us after the date we receive your decision. © 2021 Gundersen Medical Foundation 2 | GUNDERSEN MEDICAL FOUNDATION Uniting PASSION with PURPOSE Philanthropic gifts come understand funding needs, steward from the heart. That is gifts and share the impact of those gifts with donors. why Gundersen Medical Foundation works hard to THE PROCESS AT WORK understand our donors’ Each fall, the Foundation surveys directors from throughout passion—and then Gundersen to get an understanding provides a variety of of the various departments’ needs. giving options. The results of the high-level survey help the Foundation understand which funds are likely to be needed Gifts to the Foundation may be in the upcoming year and, therefore, directed to an unrestricted fund prioritize awareness and fundraising (used for greatest needs), temporary- initiatives to help meet the restricted funds (allowing a donor’s anticipated need. intent to be fulfilled immediately) and endowment funds (invested so As grant applications come a donor’s intent can be fulfilled in in, the Foundation’s Fund perpetuity). Allocation Committee (made up of representatives from the “Currently, over 210 funds bring Foundation’s leadership team, value to our benefactors and to the Gundersen’s leadership team, the Foundation,” says Ashley Zibrowski, community and donors) approves “We want our donors to fund allocations specialist. “Together, or denies grants based on whether we are changing lives through funding is available and whether see their gifts in action and medical research, medical education the grant will be used in a way that to understand their effect. and philanthropic support for matches the donor’s intent. Once a Gundersen Health System.” grant is awarded, the department The impact of generosity is completes an impact report that is truly powerful.” Grants from these funds are allocated shared with donors. : year-round through a proactive Ashley Zibrowski process that allows the Foundation to Fund Allocations Specialist WHERE GENEROSITY CHANGES LIVES | 3 FOUNDATION FUNDS AT WORK A Sampler of Funds and Purposes Carilee Fund (Annual Need $40,000) Physical and Occupational Therapy Fund (Annual Need $75,000) This fund allows for emergency financial assistance to help survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault overcome Whether patients are recovering from an injury, illness the economic obstacles that may prevent them from taking or surgical procedure, the Gundersen Physical and the first step to safety. Occupational Therapy teams want them to get back to life quickly and fully. Survivors may be helped with expenses such as the first month’s rent in a safe home, bus tickets, attorney fees, new This fund is used primarily in support of staff education, locks, utility expenses or restraining orders. programming and equipment needs. Hospice Fund (Annual Need $120,000) Katie Battison Reading Initiatives Endowment (Annual Need $35,000) In 2020, Gundersen Hospice served 378 patients (and their families) in 16 counties throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota Studies show more than 30 percent of Wisconsin children and Iowa. enter kindergarten without the skills they need to learn to read. Of these children, 88 percent never catch up. Donor generosity provides funding for unique programs that add to a patient’s quality of life, as well as for transportation, Your gift to this fund supports the Reach Out and Read medical equipment rental, memory box supplies, yarn for program at Gundersen Pediatric and Family Medicine comfort shawls and more. clinics. New books are given to families at each well-child appointment beginning at 6 months through age 5, the time Neurology Fund (Annual Need $15,000) most critical for brain and language development. The scientific community is just beginning to crack the Oncology Fund (Annual Need $75,000) surface of neurological diseases and how to combat them. However, over the past decade, available funding has When diagnosed and treated for cancer at Gundersen, the dropped dramatically. patient and their family are joined on their journey by a team of experts dedicated to providing exceptional care. A gift to this fund supports important programming for patients and their families, staff education, research and Your gift to this fund provides resources to patients (such equipment needs. as comforting meals during treatment) and survivorship programming. Additional support provides equipment, education, research and programs to the Center for Cancer Nursing Education Fund (Annual Need $100,000) and Blood Disorders. Each year, Gundersen Medical Foundation receives more than $100,000 in nursing professional development requests. If you would like to make a donation to support these or other Gundersen Medical Foundation funds, please Through your generous support, nurses at Gundersen Health visit us online at gundersenhealth.org/foundation or System are educated, guided and empowered to reach their contact our Philanthropy office Monday through Friday full potential, so they can do what comes so naturally— 8 a.m.
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