BenchA publication of Marshfield Clinic Health System FoundationMarks Spring 2018 2017 Gratitude Report inside!

Striking out cancer Friends bowl to benefit local cancer patients BenchMarks – Spring 2018 Foundation Chief Philanthropy Officer A message from: Teri M. Wilczek Teri M. Wilczek, M.S., CFRE Major Gifts Chief Philanthropy Officer Brooke Wolff, manager Matt Faber When I returned from Marshfield Clinic Health System’s (MCHS) Board Bobbie Kolehouse of Directors March meeting I was filled with more pride than ever to be Meredith Nelson Karen Piel part of this organization and play a role in its accomplishments. Michael Strubel One message shared at that meeting was our strategic growth and Annual Giving commitment to patients and communities is possible because of Rikki Starich, manager Becky Gordon remarkable support from people like you. Maree Stewart Dan Wieland An example of such growth is that recently, MCHS and Memorial Hospital, Inc., Neillsville, signed Operations & Special Events a letter of intent to provide more accessible health care to the Neillsville community through an affiliation partnership. As a farm girl born and raised in Clark County with Neillsville as its county 2 Striking out cancer Tiffany Halan, director Jody Day seat, I’m proud to see MCHS in these communities and beyond. Along with expanding services in Tracy Faber Rusk County, Minocqua and Eau Claire, this growth will further our mission to enrich lives. Angie Guralski In this issue Taylor Hoffman Supporters like you often talk about their pride in being part of MCHS’ mission of enriching lives. Mary Beth Knoeck We're honored you and those featured in BenchMarks partner with us to make lives better. Amanda Lancour 2 Striking out cancer Anna Selk Sandy Thoma Organizers of Strike Out Cancer, featured on page 2, share love of bowling and experiences 4 Accounting for the future Gidget Tobin with cancer. Their friendship and survivorship has led them to raise over $70,000 for Steph Williams Northwoods cancer care through their long-running event. 6 2017 Gratitude Report! Volunteer Services The Macdonald family shares a similar pride by supporting MCHS youth and behavioral health 8 Meet the Miracle Kids Keresa Kilty, manager Melissa Darr programs. In their story on page 4, you’ll learn about their ties to Wausau and why they invest in health care’s future in central and northern Wisconsin. 12 Growing up and giving back Production & Graphics 14 Meet the People: Dr. William Melms Editorial Staff We proudly introduce Lakken, Isaac, Cameron, Audrina and Amiya on page 8, our first Miracle Janet Stewart Kids since Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals programs transitioned to Marshfield 16 New Center integrates research and cancer care Maree Stewart Medical Center and MCHS. Their stories of resilience and hope explain why CMN Hospitals is Designer such a vital service for local kids. 17 Spotlight on Research: Dr. Joseph Mazza Erik Borreson 18 Special Events Photographer Volunteers walk through our doors daily, ready to share their time with our patients. These Mac Bailey volunteers, like Courtney Linzmeier featured on page 12, have a pride in their commitment to 20 Called to Action our organization and people they serve. I am humbled to hear why our volunteers choose to BenchMarks is a publication of Marshfield Clinic give back. 26 Metal to Miracles: Bob Gwidt Health System. Please send address changes to: As you think about what you are most proud of, I hope your commitment to MCHS is on your 28 2017 Circle of Friends Marshfield Clinic Health System Foundation 1000 North Oak Avenue, 1R1 list because we so often see its impact. We are thankful for your generosity in moving the 31 Celebrating Legacies: Judy and Len Hill Marshfield, WI 54449-5790 mission of enriching lives forward and we are proud to have you in our family of supporters. Or call 715-387-9249 or 1-800-858-5220 32 Shining Stars or visit marshfieldclinic.org/giving. With heartfelt gratitude, Or visit us on Facebook at 34 Memorial and Honor Gifts www.facebook.com/marshfieldclinic healthsystemfoundation Teri 37 Charitable giving under the new tax law

Cover photo: Susanne Erickson and Maxine Drager, Strike Out Cancer 307-021 BenchMarks 1 “A lot of people come to the chemotherapy, for example,” event to just watch the dedication said Rikki Starich, annual giving ceremony and buy a few raffle manager, MCHS Foundation. tickets because they know someone who has cancer or who Another example of how funds died from it,” said Drager. “There’s are used is providing a special so much pain everyone has with gel cream for radiation therapy this disease, it brings us all closer.” patients because it is out of reach financially for many patients on Grieving those losses prompted their own. Erickson to take action 14 years ago. She and a small group “Having these funds available of friends created bowling allows our staff to think, ‘What fundraisers that generated money can I do to make patients feel a for national cancer organizations. little bit better? What is something Several years into the effort, beyond the normal treatment plan however, she felt an emptiness. that just makes a patient’s journey a little better?’” Starich said.

“Events like Perhaps due to their Midwestern Your gifts this inspire upbringing, Erickson and Drager Striking out our providers said they used to keep quiet at work when someone discounted their to do their fundraiser’s impact. As the event has Cancer care grown so has their courage, since jobs differently.” Gifts from people like you provide the group has raised more than hope and healing to cancer $70,000 for MCHS patient services. cancer patients across MCHS. Your Friends bowl to benefit local cancer patients generosity supports: “People I would ask to sponsor “Now I would say to the doubters or donate to the event would ask that our little fundraiser helps New technology and me where the money was going patients with any number of things e  Bowling balls crash into pins at Erickson is the only bowler among For many in the group the event is treatment equipment and many of them didn’t like they really need and use,” Erickson Eagle Lanes as Susanne “Susie” eight siblings in her family, but quite personal. Three of Erickson’s that it went away to a national said. “This event means a lot to me Erickson settles in to describe many of her closest friends are sisters have battled breast cancer. e Patient and family organization,” she said. because we started it together and how her love of the game her teammates and rivals in the Over time, other family members support groups it has grown exponentially.” transformed her grief, deepened Ladies Night Out league in Eagle and many of her bowling friends For the last seven years, event her friendships and helped make River. Most of them have been have been diagnosed with various e Thoughtfully designed treatment proceeds have gone to MCHS For Drager, the money raised her community a better place for friends for decades, seeing each forms of the disease. At least and waiting rooms cancer care funds to purchase going solely to local patients healing cancer patients. other through the joys of family life nine of the league’s 31 members wigs, mastectomy bras, other makes all the difference. Healing gardens and fun times of the Northwoods are cancer survivors or current items and services to help make e recreational scene as well as the patients. Others, including “Don’t rush,” she tells a novice cancer patients’ experiences a little visiting the bowling alley, the sorrows of illness. Erickson’s sister Rosalie Enders, “Cancer isn’t pretty and these Educational resources easier. This year’s event sponsors e site of Eagle River’s long- have lost the battle. events don’t bring people back included several local businesses. running Strike Out Cancer event The group within the league that who we’ve lost,” she said. “But this e Access to new treatments benefitting oncology patient care makes Strike Out Cancer happen Just in Wisconsin, more than 33,000 money does get used for people “Events like this inspire our in the Northwoods and breast each year includes Maxine Drager, new cancer cases will be diagnosed we care about and it helps make a … and so much more! providers to do their jobs cancer research throughout Pat Mayo, Carol Kubiaczyk, Kathy in 2018, according to American very tough time a little better.” differently. Because of these You can help families touched by Marshfield Clinic Health System Lyczak, JoAnn Bathel, Caron Cancer Society estimates. donations, our breast cancer cancer with a gift to local cancer (MCHS). “Your feet can never be Stegemann, Tina Lesnick, Kim Unlike bowling, the real power of coordinators can provide care. Visit www.marshfieldclinic. too slow. Swing the arms straight, Schaffer and Carol Numrich. these women comes not from the like a pendulum on a clock. All the cookbooks filled with recipes legs, but the heart. org/giving/cancer or contact the power comes from the legs.” that have been tested to appeal MCHS Foundation team at 800- to someone going through 858-5220 to add your support.

2 BenchMarks 3 Accounting for the future "It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men." — Frederick Douglass, abolitionist and statesman

For Donna and Mark Macdonald, it By developing a strong working has always been about the kids. relationship with the MCHS Foundation, Mark Macdonald Whether it was raising their own said it has been helpful to work four children, witnessing how with a team that understands the extreme poverty and neglect couple’s passions and projects that affected families in Los Angeles will be a good fit for their goals. or now employing about 70 central Wisconsin youth every “Just going through the process summer, the couple lives by the of raising kids, you realize how notion that effecting change many families are dealing with early leads to the most success. mental health issues that don’t have resources to adequately deal “If we can get them when they with them” and like good forensic are young and help educate accountants, health providers must and nurture them in whatever dig further to find answers, Donna Your gifts at work ways we can, they’ll grow into Macdonald believes. healthy human beings,” said Mark Macdonald, who grew up “Teen depression and anxiety are in a family supper club and golf so often undiagnosed and many Behavioral health Angel Funds course business in La Crosse. His Mark and Donna Macdonald college students struggle with Support from people Gifts to Angel Funds successful career in insurance and mental health issues,” she said. like you provides support families in need investments then took the couple “Continued support is needed to ongoing behavioral across our system of care, to Oregon and California before a victim of our own success,” said companies, I fully understand address the root of these problems health education in our assisting with essential, they purchased the Wisconsin Matt Faber, gift officer, MCHS the need to make breakthrough at a young age.” communities, including: non-medical expenses Woodchucks baseball team in Foundation. “Once Marshfield medical advances. But our real such as: 2012. Together, they also operate Clinic physicians and providers passion in philanthropy is in the As MCHS grows, particularly in Suicide prevention the Macdonald Foundation. started getting the word out to immediate care of families.” the competitive Wausau market, e  training, which has been e Utilities and heat patients that these funds exist, Mark Macdonald also stressed how provided to over 800 The Macdonalds have included so many people in need came Knowing that generating donors important it is for donors to have community members e Gas cards Marshfield Clinic Health System forward and we were spending for operating funds can be much a vision for sustainable, growing (MCHS) in their extensive what we had raised very quickly.” more difficult than for a large communities by supporting a e Annual behavioral e Rent and mortgage philanthropic endeavors as campaign to erect a facility, the wide spectrum of high-quality health seminars payments members of the Circle of Friends The Macdonalds – who met while couple jumped in as MCHS donors non-profit organizations. and 1916 giving societies. They both were accountants early in as soon as they purchased the e Integrated behavioral e Groceries underwrite Pediatric Angel their careers – were ready when baseball team. “We have a lot of respect for what health care Funds that assist patients with the need arose, Faber said. Marshfield Clinic does,” he said. e Phone bills non-medical expenses related Underwriting lots of small gifts to “It’s such a great asset and makes to their care and take a deep “Donna and I don’t need to see help keep families going through the quality of life here so much interest in behavioral health, our names on a building, though the often financially difficult better so it’s important that it particularly in teens. of course hospital wings and disease process and supporting succeeds.” research facilities are vitally programs that help address causes Learn how you can support families in your community through behavioral “When we first started the Angel important,” Mark Macdonald said. of teen depression and suicide are health and Angel Funds by visiting www.marshfieldclinic.org/giving or Funds we rather quickly became “As an investor in pharmaceutical keenly important to the couple. contacting MCHS Foundation at 800-858-5220.

4 BenchMarks 5 2017 Gratitude Report

A child undergoing cancer treatment. A scientist Every day, great things happen across MCHS. searching for a cure. A student training to Thanks to your support, great strides were become a doctor. made in 2017 to provide accessible, affordable, compassionate care in your communities: These are some of the people you support when you make a gift of any size to Marshfield Clinic • Acquired the former Saint Joseph’s Hospital, now Health System (MCHS) Foundation. Marshfield Medical Center, in Marshfield. • Became a Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals As a nonprofit organization, MCHS relies on partner through Marshfield Children’s Hospital. sustaining support from difference-makers like you to fund patient care, research and education. In • Renamed Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation 2017, gifts from people like you supported hundreds as Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, a leader in of important programs. medical research. Here's a snapshot of your impact: • Opened new cancer centers in Stevens Point and Eau Claire, including thoughtfully-designed • Three mobile mammography units traveled consult rooms made possible by donor support. 111,000 miles and performed 5,779 mammograms. • Announced plans to build new hospitals in • 268 children participated in the Youth Net Eau Claire and Minocqua. after-school program. • Continued important research studies focusing • More than 200 students have now graduated from on cancer, cardiology, flu vaccines, blastomycosis, the Summer Research Internship Program. tick-borne diseases, neurological disorders and stroke, farm medicine and more. • Over $50,000 was distributed from the Angel Fund to families in need across 28 Wisconsin counties. • Began building a new Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Tissue Repair in Marshfield, set to • More than 800 community members have open in 2018. received suicide prevention training since the program began. … and so much more!

• 8,154 children and teens received Child Life and Expressive Therapies services. By the numbers: Gifts to MCHS Foundation • 29 patients participated in 2017 Bardet-Biedl Syndrome (BBS) rare disease clinics and 372 Education Get involved. patients are enrolled in the international BBS $59,766 Contact the MCHS Foundation team registry. Research at 800-858-5220 to add your support or visit $2,008,406 www.marshfieldclinic.org/giving/donate • Over 14,615 patients visited Marshfield Clinic Patient care $2,481,052 Cancer Centers to access state-of-the-art, Join the conversation. compassionate care. Total donations: See more examples of your gifts at work by following us on Facebook at $5,536,147 www.facebook.com/marshfieldclinichealthsystemfoundation

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Other $742,561 Community $244,362 6 7 Nationally, 62 children come to a Children's Miracle Network (CMN) Hospital every minute for treatment. One in 10 North American kids will be treated at a CMN Hospital in their lifetime.

Whether they suffer from common meet childhood afflictions like asthma and broken bones or fight bigger challenges like birth defects or cancer, CMN Hospitals provide Lakken Burzynski the comfort, treatment and hope to millions of sick kids. AGE: 15 HOMETOWN: Stanley FAVORITE THINGS: Baking, piano, choir, school plays Each year, children from northern and central Wisconsin are chosen Lakken, a past Miracle Child, has been selected to Miracle represent Marshfield Children’s Hospital as a 2018 locally to represent children National CMN Hospitals Champion. treated at Marshfield Children’s Lakken had been experiencing headaches and Hospital. This year, our Miracle trouble with coordination, so her family made Kids – Lakken, Cameron, Isaac, an appointment for then 10-year-old Lakken Kids with a physician specialist in Marshfield. Still, Audrina and Amiya – each has a they were not prepared for Lakken’s diagnosis story to share and they all have of medulloblastoma, a cancerous brain tumor originating at the base of the skull. one thing in common. Their stories are made possible because of Following surgery to remove the tumor, Lakken spent over a year in and out of Marshfield Children’s support from people like you. Hospital receiving chemotherapy. With the help of physicians and staff, Child Life specialists, music Watch for more feature stories therapists and support of family and friends, she was declared cancer-free in November 2013. about our 2018 Miracle Kids in upcoming issues of BenchMarks. When Lakken was diagnosed she discovered a quote she continues to live by - “Never let anything dull your sparkle.” Today, Lakken continues to shine and enjoys participating in school plays, singing, baking and playing the piano. She still travels to Marshfield Children's Hospital each year for checkups and remains cancer-free.

How your gifts helped Lakken: Donations provided important CMN Hospitals services for Lakken, including Child Life specialists, music therapy, access to cancer research studies and specialized treatment equipment.

8 BenchMarks 9 Audrina still relies on medication for congenital hypothyroidism and visits Marshfield Children’s Hospital regularly for blood tests. Her appointments aren’t the only times the family visits, however.

“Every year we go back to the NICU and give special presents to the many staff members as well as babies and families,” said Asavari. “The NICU and CMN Hospitals will always be a part of our story, a reminder of the power of miracles.”

How your gifts helped Amiya and Audrina: Gifts to CMN Hospitals funded specialized equipment for physicians and staff to treat Amiya and Audrina in the NICU, including isolettes, special ventilators and Vapo-Therm treatments. Child Life specialists Cameron Krall Isaac Mlodik Amiya and Audrina continue to help Audrina through regular checkups at Marshfield Children’s Hospital with medical play and AGE: 8 AGE: 14 Krizenesky distraction items. HOMETOWN: Spencer HOMETOWN: Custer AGES: 8 FAVORITE THINGS: Fire trucks, watching football and FAVORITE THINGS: Chinese food and all sports, HOMETOWN: Rhinelander basketball, books, video games especially hunting and fishing FAVORITE THINGS: Reading, writing, swimming, Your gifts at work Robin was eagerly awaiting the arrival of her son Isaac is a smart, caring, athletic and competitive soccer, playing together Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals when an ultrasound revealed something was not child. Looking at him today, it’s hard to imagine he is Marshfield Children’s Hospital is one of After years of trying to have children, Asavari quite right. When Cameron was born, he was a survivor of osteosarcoma, a common bone cancer. 170 partner hospitals across the U.S. and diagnosed with schizencephaly, a developmental and her husband Tom received the biggest Canada and one of only three Children’s Throughout his diagnosis and treatment, Isaac’s birth defect characterized by abnormal slits in the surprise of their lives when they learned they Miracle Network Hospitals sites in Wisconsin, brain’s cerebral hemispheres. parents said the Marshfield Children’s Hospital team were going to have not just one baby but twins. serving a 16-county region. CMN Hospitals treated them like family. Child Life specialists were are available 24 hours a day to help kids of Marshfield Clinic physicians and staff at Marshfield especially supportive during Isaac’s care, helping However, the couple’s medical care team soon all ages and backgrounds to overcome every Children’s Hospital helped Robin navigate him get through long days of chemotherapy and discovered the twins were growing at different injury and illness. As the region’s only pediatric Cameron’s care, including multiple surgeries and radiation with interactive play and distraction rates. After a seven-month pregnancy checkup hospital, Marshfield Children's Hospital in ongoing therapy. activities. The Child Life team also helped Isaac’s in Minocqua in November 2009, Asavari was Marshfield Medical Center is on the front younger sister, Maria, keeping her engaged and referred to Marshfield Clinic specialists at line of preventing disease and injury through “People at Marshfield Children’s Hospital are like entertained on Isaac’s treatment days. Marshfield Children’s Hospital. research, education and outreach programs. our extended family,” said Robin. “It’s a comfort to Now cancer-free, Isaac’s future is bright and his Less than a week later, the smaller baby, Baby Gifts to CMN Hospitals support: know people truly care about him.” family is thankful for continued support from A, was showing signs of distress so Asavari • New hospital pediatric equipment Marshfield Clinic physicians and staff at Marshfield underwent an emergency C-section. Baby A, • Child Life Services and Though Cameron still faces obstacles, he tackles Children’s Hospital. named Audrina, weighed 2 pounds, 1.3 ounces. them with determination and a smile. He continues Expressive Therapies Baby B, Amiya, was 4 pounds, 3 ounces. Amiya to make progress. • Direct assistance to families How your gifts helped Isaac: spent over four weeks in the Neonatal Intensive • Giraffe Warmers (NICU) Child Life specialists kept Isaac comfortable and Care Unit (NICU) while Audrina was in the NICU • Infant transport equipment How your gifts helped Cameron: engaged throughout his treatment with activities for close to eight weeks. • Music therapy Cameron has received special-needs fund grants, such as BINGO, movies to watch, art and music • Distraction items including virtual including one for a specialized bike several years therapy. Donor support also funded meal tickets “While our days in the NICU were filled with reality goggles and patient puppets ago, through CMN Hospitals donations. Gifts for Isaac’s family on appointment days. so many medical markers, machines and • Trauma services also supported Child Life specialists who provide procedures, they were also filled with such • MamaRoo comfort and distraction for Cameron during his comfort,” said Asavari. “All the NICU nurses made medical procedures and hospital visits. • Fish tank Learn more about the impact of CMN us feel at home.” • NICVIEW cameras Hospitals and Marshfield Children’s Hospital Though their lives got off to an early start, the … and so much more! by contacting Amanda Lancour, program twins are thriving today. They enjoy attending manager-CMN Hospitals, at lancour.amanda@ their Catholic school in Rhinelander, sports, marshfieldclinic.org or 715-387-9246. reading, writing and playing together. 10 BenchMarks 11 Meet the Volunteers of Marshfield Clinic Health System Growing up and giving back Volunteen experience leads to nursing career

Born and raised in Stratford, Courtney Linzmeier The Volunteen program also gave Linzmeier the always knew she wanted to remain in central opportunity to receive two college scholarships Wisconsin and thanks to the Volunteen program through the hospital’s Partners program. With at Marshfield Medical Center (MMC), she found a these scholarships, she completed the University way to turn her passion into a career right in her of Wisconsin–Eau Claire satellite nursing program own backyard. at the Marshfield campus and her nursing training at the hospital. Volunteer Services: Linzmeier, now 24 and a registered nurse in MMC’s Birth Center, began participating in the Volunteen Though she completed the Volunteen program, 2017 fast facts program while attending Stratford High School. Her Linzmeier remains an active MMC volunteer. She More than 400 volunteers assist mother, Susan Literski, a Marshfield Clinic medical has over 600 volunteer hours and that number throughout Marshfield Medical Center assistant, encouraged her to get involved. continues to climb. In fact, she and her younger (MMC) at any given time. In 2017 alone, sister have an ongoing friendly competition to see MMC volunteers: “I had just gotten my license to drive and was who can accumulate the most volunteer hours. • provided 58,531 total hours looking for things to do,” said Linzmeier. “I was • served in 40 areas of the hospital starting to think about life after high school and “I can think of worse sibling rivalries!” she said. • completed work equivalent to 28 the Volunteen program seemed like a great way to gain experience.” Linzmeier continues to see the Volunteen and full-time hospital employees volunteer programs’ impact. As a Volunteen, she Learn more about the volunteer The Volunteen program at MMC provides high helped install NICVIEW cameras in the Neonatal and Volunteen programs at MMC by school students the opportunity to learn new Intensive Care Unit so parents, family and friends contacting Keresa Kilty, Volunteer skills and help others. Participating students must can view their infants in real-time, 24-7, through a Services manager, MCHS Foundation, commit two hours per week of their time for a secure portal. Many families she cares for today in at [email protected] minimum of one year. the Birth Center have used those same NICVIEW or 715-387-7106. cameras she helped install. “Our Volunteens serve in a vital capacity throughout MMC which requires dedicated “It’s amazing to see how our volunteers make a effort, loyalty and enthusiasm,” said Keresa Kilty, difference in so many ways,” she said. “Being a Volunteer Services manager, Marshfield Clinic Volunteen gave me a unique perspective so as a Health System Foundation. “Courtney stands out nurse I have an appreciation for everything MMC among many of our amazing Volunteens who does to care for our patients.” have discovered a new way of life or career by serving others.” After such a rewarding experience, it’s no surprise Linzmeier highly recommends the Volunteen Linzmeier started as a Volunteen at the direction program. “For teens in high school, the Volunteen desk, transitioned to the Outpatient Pharmacy and program is a great way to explore different finally served in the Children’s Miracle Network careers,” she said. “Volunteering helps you grow, (CMN) Hospitals office focusing on clerical projects become more independent and develop as a for the Child Life program. person. Giving back can truly change your life.”

“Each of my volunteer assignments taught me something about myself and what I might want to do,” she said. “I loved working with Heidi Giese, Courtney Linzmeier Child Life Program manager, and the rest of the Registered Nurse Child Life staff. They inspired me to pursue nursing as a career.” Birth Center, Marshfield Medical Center

12 13 Spotlight on Research: New center integrates research and cancer care Dr. Joseph Mazza hits research publication milestone "This is important for our patients because some of these trials might be a valuable treatment option Dr. Joseph Mazza, with 47 years of service as a Dr. Mazza’s early for our patients," said Dr. Amit Acharya, MCRI Marshfield Clinic hematologist/oncologist, has career interest in executive director. reached a research study publishing milestone. blending patient care with education This emeritus Marshfield Clinic Research Institute This will allow the Cancer Care and Research and research is (MCRI) researcher now has had more than 150 Center to focus more on cancer care and delivery reflected in the peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts published in research. many programs national and international journals. He’s also written the Mazzas have With the addition of the Cancer Care and Research three books, one of which has three editions, and supported. Their NEW Center, research trial participation through the 10 chapters of scientific literature. National Cancer Institute WiNCORP grant will gifts have funded Cancer Care and continue to be available in cancer centers in “We are so fortunate to have such a high-caliber Simulation Lab Marshfield, Eau Claire, Stevens Point, Rice Lake, clinical scientist of Dr. Mazza’s expertise and equipment and Dr. Joseph Mazza Research Center reputation at MCRI,” said Dr. Amit Acharya, Ph.D., Minocqua and Wausau/Weston. manikins to further MCRI executive director. “It is a proud moment for all physician and Oncology research trials will provide a range of us to celebrate Dr. Mazza’s significant publication staff education. They also contribute to student of services to patients, including clinical trials milestone. This shows the depth and breadth of Dr. education programs and support the annual Oncology research trials have always been a key and internationally-recognized cancer research Mazza’s research and his collaboration.” Auction of Champions gala, which advances the aspect of cancer care at Marshfield Clinic Health efforts. This ensures patients have access to the National Farm Medicine Center work in agricultural System (MCHS), integrated with care for cancer Dr. Mazza joined Marshfield Clinic in 1970 after latest advances in cancer treatment and a range health, safety and research. patients and survivors. Now newly—established a five-year fellowship program in hematology of support programs helping them navigate the Cancer Care and Research Center is making this and internal medicine at Mayo Clinic. In addition “The Mazza family has been part of the Marshfield challenges associated with a cancer diagnosis. integration even better. to caring for patients, he was Internal Medicine Clinic family for more than four decades and the “Cancer is the second leading cause of death Residency program assistant director and directed Marshfield Clinic family has taken very good care The newest Center in Marshfield Clinic Research in the U.S. and first leading cause of death the Family Medicine/Pediatrics residency program. us,” said Dr. Mazza. “We have been fortunate to Institute (MCRI) joins research efforts in clinical worldwide. Cancer research and treatment trials In 1992, he became Medical Education director. have been part of the growth and success of this research, genetics, clinical epidemiology, are sometimes the first and most times the He continues to teach residents and mentor those great institution.” population health, oral and systemic health, last fighting chance we can give our patients interested in clinical research. biomedical informatics and farm medicine. to combat cancer,” said Dr. Narayana Murali, “Dr. Joe Mazza represents passion for excellence “Integrating this new research center with our clinical Marshfield Clinic executive director. “As a health in medicine and love of science,” said Dr. Robert Your gifts at work service lines will improve access to cutting-edge system we have been providing as good, if not Haws, Clinical Research Center director. “His Marshfield Clinic Research Institute research and simplify care for patients,” said Dr. better, outcomes and care compared to the best publications represent thousands of hours of Susan Turney, MCHS CEO. “This is an exciting new cancer institutes in the nation and research is one research that have changed and improved medical Marshfield Clinic Health System physicians and development for our patients and providers.” of our most vital ingredients.” care for those affected by cancer and other blood researchers published over 160 articles in 2017 in scientific journals worldwide. “Having care and research in one center makes According to the National Cancer Institute, the disorders. Undoubtedly, his research has saved lives and improved quality of life for many. He has research we do and answers we find the most most effective model to advance cancer care is one Many studies discussed in these articles were mentored hundreds of doctors who are leaders relevant to our patients,” said Dr. Adedayo that includes care, research, cancer control and possible thanks to the $2 million donated to support at Marshfield Clinic Health System (MCHS) and Onitilo, Cancer Care and Research Center population health in one location. This change will Marshfield Clinic Research Institute (MCRI) last year. around the world. His impact on medicine and on medical director. “Simultaneously the care system embrace that comprehensive approach. people is amazing.” Gifts to MCRI also fund participation in clinical we offer can more efficiently incorporate cutting- trials for patients throughout MCHS. Oncology, edge research opportunities.” Along with his wife, Ginny Dr. Mazza also is cardiology, neurology, precision medicine and passionate about giving back to his community. To facilitate this change, research staff works with pediatrics are among specialties offering clinical Since their first donation to Marshfield Clinic in oncologists in a team-based model at each of 1974, they are philanthropic leaders. As members trial treatment options. Donor support also helps MCHS' six cancer centers. Dr. Onitilo said having of the Doege Legacy Society, Visionary-level fund unique research programs, including Bardet- research staff and cancer care intermingled has members of the 1916 Society, annual Promise Circle Biedl Syndrome, other rare disease studies and not always been consistent across MCHS. members of the Circle of Friends and Loyalty agricultural and health safety programs through Society members with more than 40 years of the National Farm Medicine Center. consecutive giving, the Mazzas are part of every To learn more about how you can support research MCHS Foundation donor society. at MCRI, contact Matt Faber, gift officer, at [email protected] or 715-387-5901.

14 BenchMarks 15 Radiothon Dec. 7-8, 2017 Comedy Against Cancer ‘Duel It’ Fore the Kids Jan. 31, 2018 Feb. 21, 2018 Marshfield Children’s Hospital and Y106.5 “It's stage 4 because it’s all through his bone Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals marrow so it is advanced,” Schrock said. “As a The fifth annual Comedy Against Cancer, held at "Duel It” Fore the Kids returned to Marshfield Radiothon raised $66,425 with additional gifts mom walking through this journey, this Radiothon Hotel Marshfield, raised over $38,000 to enhance to amuse and entertain while raising over after the event totalling $80,000. means so much to me." Marshfield Clinic Health System cancer care. ______$40,000 for Marshfield Clinic Health System youth initiatives. More than 30 families shared their stories of hope, CMN Hospitals serves a 16-county region covering Funds raised support the Marshfield campus to courage and inspiration while over 130 volunteers central and northern Wisconsin and 100 percent revitalize current cancer care spaces and provide The annual event at Holiday Inn showcased the worked the phone bank. Marshfield Clinic Health of its funding supports local sick and injured kids. funds for new projects. Proceeds will also contribute Deuces Wild! team of David Charles Eichholz and System (MCHS) employees largely staffed the Funds generated from Radiothon will be used to to patient comfort items including gas cards for Ted Manderfeld and their wild, zany comedy, music volunteer phone bank over the two days as support specialized equipment, programs and trips to appointments; wigs and scarves to embrace and improvisation. Y106.5 broadcasted live. services such as Child Life and music therapy as beauty and enhance confidence during treatment; well as helping families in need. blankets and robes to keep patients warm and “Through dedication and support of sponsors, Amanda Lancour, program manager-CMN comfortable while receiving treatment; and bras that volunteers and participants, we are able to make a Hospitals, said “we are so grateful for the “Thanks to donors’ support, thousands of fit properly and comfortably after surgery. difference in the lives of youth throughout Wisconsin wonderful support from our employees and children will continue receiving life-saving and and the Marshfield Clinic service area,” said Tracy incredible generosity of our community.” specialized care they need and deserve, close to Special Events Assistant Taylor Hoffman said 820 Faber, donor relations specialist, MCHS Foundation. home,” said Lancour. people attended the sold-out fundraiser, featuring Kaitlyn Schrock, mother of 3-year-old Lincoln, said stand-up comedians Mary Mack and Tim Harmston. Support youth initiatives at MCHS by visiting www. it's a blessing to see so many people donating to a Save the date for 2018’s Radiothon set for MCHS patients Amy Zias and Luanne Prochnow marshfieldclinic.org/giving or by contacting MCHS great cause. Her son is being treated at Marshfield Dec. 6-7. Support CMN Hospitals by contacting shared their cancer journeys during the event. To hear Foundation at 800-858-5220. Children's Hospital, diagnosed with stage 4 high- Lancour at [email protected] their stories, visit MCHS Foundation’s Facebook page risk neuroblastoma. or 715-387-9246. for video and photos. Comedy Against Cancer was inspired by Drs. Anna Seydel and Jessica Wernberg, both surgeons, and Nurse Practitioner Kelly Noreen. When they began planning the event in 2013, they never imagined the impact Comedy Against Cancer would have on their patients, families and community.

Laughter throughout the room demonstrated that while cancer is not a laughing matter, maintaining a sense of humor during treatment can sometimes be the best medicine.

Support cancer care at MCHS by visiting www. marshfieldclinic.org/giving or by contacting MCHS Foundation at 800-858-5220.

16 Special Events Marks 17 Bench Pretty in Pink CALLED Oct. 27-28, 2017 It all started with an idea. A group of women wanted to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer patients in the Wausau/Weston area. They also had TO a vision for a special, ladies-only event to celebrate women who had been touched by breast cancer. Thus, Tammy Antone, Chandra Kersten, Elain Knab, Volunteer fundraising for MCHS Foundation Laura Hunt and Tarrie Beran joined together as the “Pink Ladies” to host the first Pretty in Pink event in Voices for Hospice - Lakeview 2013 at the WOWSPACE art gallery in Wittenberg. Medical Center Five years later, Pretty in Pink continues to grow Oct. 14, 2017 and raise support for Marshfield Clinic cancer care Lakeview Medical Center’s (LMC) Hospice in Wausau and Weston. The event, held in October, Care Services participated in the world’s features an “Artful Creations” show at WOWSPACE largest simultaneous fundraising event, Voices on Friday evening, followed by a “Ladies Night Out” for Hospices, an organization dedicated to on Saturday with entertainment, raffles, a silent increasing local hospice awareness and support. auction and the opportunity to light luminaries in honor or memory of a loved one’s cancer journey. The Rice Lake event at Lehman’s Supper Club had live music, hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction Though Antone has since moved, a nurse practitioner and raffle prizes. from the Marshfield Clinic Wittenberg Center and a cancer survivor, Roslyn McKay, have joined the Pink Polar Forty of LMC’s 79 hospice volunteers worked Ladies who continue to run the event. Plunges at the event that raised $47,000 and while “It is so wonderful to see a group of women get Dec. 30, 2017, Minocqua attendees celebrated locally, hospices Jan. 1, Town of Rome worldwide also participated, creating a 24- together to show their support, some celebrate their Between two local events, one in Minocqua and the hour global event. Limitless Cancer Fight Boot Camp survival, others honoring the ones they lost, but all in other in the town of Rome, more than 45 people Oct. 22, 2017 hope and support for a cure.” said Hunt. Funds raised by LMC’s Hospice program gathered pledges and plunged into icy water while Pretty in Pink has raised a total of $75,000 for benefit local patients and family members Cold and rain did not stop 91 runners from participating spectators and onlookers cheered. who reside in Barron, Rusk, Washburn, Dunn, in the first Limitless Cancer Fight Boot Camp in Stevens Marshfield Clinic cancer care in Wausau and Weston And, those taking the plunge raised nearly a Sawyer, Burnett, Chippewa and Polk counties. Point which raised $10,000 for Marshfield Clinic Health since its inception, $16,000 in 2017 alone. System (MCHS) cancer research. combined total of $24,000. LMC’s first Voices for Hospice event was in Success was not only due to big-hearted 2000 at Rice Lake High School with 300 The running event had 12 obstacles over the 2-mile participants but also to continued support of long- people attending. Additional events were in course, each representing the battle people with a time sponsors Woodruff Ace Hardware, The Thirsty 2003, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2017. cancer diagnosis and their families face. Whale, NRG Media and Lure Bar and Grill. “It’s important for participants, volunteers and bystanders to see it’s possible to make it through these “It’s all about the children. At the end of the day, obstacles when you have support and help you need,” that’s all that matters,” one of the jumpers said. said Nate Zuelke, an event organizer. “A brief moment in the freezing water for us can provide a lifetime of difference for local kids.” Zuelke lost his wife to cancer less than a year ago and one of the biggest challenges his family faced was the need All contributions will benefit pediatric services at for new advances in research and treatment options. Marshfield Children’s Hospital, all staying in the area to help local kids. “There are so many forms of cancer, those you hear about often and those you may never have heard of,” he said. “There is still so much that needs to be done before science can beat this terrible disease.” Zuelke is already planning the second Limitless Cancer Fight Boot Camp in October.

18 BenchMarks 19 Dueling Against Cancer Milwaukee Burger March 1, 2018 Company Dueling Against Cancer featured a night of Dec. 6, 2017 music, comedy and improv with the popular Milwaukee Burger Company staff Deuces Wild! Dueling Pianos at SentryWorld, came to Marshfield Clinic Cancer Stevens Point, raising over $40,000 to support Center-Eau Claire to present MCHS cancer care. proceeds from its annual “Burgers A record crowd of over 400 attendees - business for Boobs” fundraiser in October leaders, community members and donors - had 2017. The restaurant collected an entertaining evening and for Michael Smith a portion of food and beverage Dance for Diabetes and his associates at Ameriprise Financial sales along with 100 percent of servers’ tips and proceeds from Feb. 10, 2018 Services, Inc., Stevens Point, the eighth annual raffles, contests, t-shirt sales and The third annual Dance for Type 1 Diabetes at Hotel event is a big part of their lives. a silent auction. Their efforts Marshfield raised over $15,000 to support children While Smith’s father was receiving care raised $6,458.73 to support cancer with type 1 diabetes. at Marshfield Center, he spoke with MCHS patients in Eau Claire. More great actions: The dance event was founded by Tina Becker, Dara representatives to see what could be done to get • Carmen Duran, a Marshfield Clinic Information Systems “This is something we love to do,” Luangpraseut, Sheri Meissner and Annette Woller, more oncology services in Stevens Point. That’s employee, had her art featured in the New Visions Gallery said Julie Krenz, general manager who’ve all been affected by type 1 diabetes either as when Dueling Against Cancer was born. Employee Art Exhibit. She has donated proceeds from her of Eau Claire’s Milwaukee Burger paintings for several years to Marshfield Clinic pediatric a parent, a person living with the condition or both. “My motivation came from my dad’s experience Company. “Our staff really gets into cancer programs in memory of her daughter. Besides dancing, the event included a Wall of with cancer, as well as several of our clients,” said it and we have fun knowing we’re Fame featuring local children and teens as well Smith, a private wealth advisor and owner of helping someone. Our customers • Texas Roadhouse locations in Wausau and Eau Claire held as celebrities and athletes with type 1 diabetes, Michael Smith & Associates, Ameriprise Financial. get into it, too. A few tipped $20, “Stompin' All Over Cancer” events in October. Guests made donations and purchased breast cancer t-shirts, educational materials and fun things to do. “Marshfield Clinic was doing an event in $50 and even a few $100 bills were caps and bracelets. Proceeds supported gift cards for Marshfield with dueling pianos and we thought, given as tips because they know it’s Featured were videos of families who’ve benefited local Marshfield Clinic cancer patients, $330 worth ‘let’s bring dueling pianos to Stevens Point,’” going to a great cause. We felt it was from the Fund and videos of health care providers, donated from the Wausau location and $750 worth from said Nancy Kaczmarek, officer manager, Michael important to keep these funds local school nursing staff and other community members the Eau Claire location. instrumental in supporting children and families Smith & Associates, Ameriprise. “We’ve also this year and we’re proud to help living with type 1 diabetes. had many clients who have been through the Marshfield Clinic make a difference in • William and Benjamin Krause were honored with the cancer journey and wanted to do something to the lives of people in our community 2017 Youth in Philanthropy Award from the Wisconsin Event proceeds go to the Neal Family Pediatric help make it easier on everyone in the Stevens who are fighting cancer.” Association of Fundraising Professionals on National Diabetes Fund, an Angel Fund established by Point area.” “When local people come together Philanthropy Day Nov. 15. The boys support many Marshfield Clinic Neuro-Spine Surgeon Dr. John Neal pediatric cancer programs at MCHS following Will’s Dueling Against Cancer provides funds for to hold an event, taking their time and his wife, Dara, to honor their daughter Fiona cancer journey when he was just 6 years old. Neal’s journey with type 1 diabetes. The Fund serves Marshfield Clinic Cancer Center-Stevens Point and effort and contributing their MCHS pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes, whose and WINGS (We Inspire, Nurture and Give hard-earned money, it makes a • Marie Skowen and her daughter, Kori Printz, brought nine families experience financial hardship because of Support) cancer survivorship program. WINGS really big difference for our patients Thirty-One gift bags, gifts included, to Marshfield Clinic their children’s diagnosis and need for ongoing provides patients with educational resources, at the Cancer Center,” said Criss Cancer Center-Stevens Point patients in December. diabetes management and care. In 2017, the Neal support and information to help them through Gutsch, regional oncology manager, Family Fund helped 268 patients and their families. cancer diagnosis challenges. Eau Claire Cancer Center. “This gift will be used for many things “Dueling Against Cancer helps ensure patients The Fund supports children so they can attend including survivorship programs and their families receive the best care possible, diabetes camp, staffed by volunteer medical and comfort items, things that while having support and resources needed professionals and counselors who may have type help make our patients a little in the fight against cancer,” said Mary Beth 1 diabetes themselves. Counselors teach campers more comfortable as they navigate Knoeck, volunteer fundraising coordinator, to take control of and manage their own diabetes. through this chapter of their lives.” The Fund also provides lifesaving, child-friendly MCHS Foundation. items such as ID bracelets; diabetes supplies and backpacks; continuous glucose monitors; and medications or medical supplies that are not covered by health insurance.

20 BenchMarks 21 • Dan and Linda Neve presented MCHS Foundation at the Marshfield Clinic Cancer Center-Stevens Children’s Miracle Network • Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association with a check for $60,000 in December to support Point to donate 45 Coobie bras for local cancer and Log-A-Load for Kids raised $27,260 for CMN breast and prostate cancer research at Marshfield patients. Yach runs a clothing business, Spark Hospitals volunteer fundraising: Hospitals at Marshfield Children’s Hospital. The Clinic and mobile mammography. For the past eight Boutique, out of her home and wanted to give • Extra Life unites thousands of gamers worldwide association hosts educational harvests for students years, Neve has attended Mustang and Ford events back to the community. to play games in support of their local Children’s each fall and generous individuals donate their nationwide using his Mustang as a mobile billboard Miracle Network (CMN) Hospital. This year, Team timber harvests to make sure kids get the care • Colleagues at UnitedHealth Group in Eau Claire to raise awareness and support. In addition to Galaxy Comics hosted a 24-hour gaming marathon they need. donated comfort bags to MMC’s Neonatal attending as many events as he can, he also hosts event at its store in Stevens Point Nov. 3. Kids and Intensive Care Unit . A UnitedHealth employee’s • Panda Express in Plover and Wausau raised a and organizes Cruise for a Cause in Wisconsin Dells. adults played games from 6 p.m. on a Friday until 6 granddaughter spent time in the NICU after she combined total of more than $20,000 in 2017 for This year’s event will be Oct. 4-7. p.m. Saturday to help kids fighting real-life battles. was born so the grandmother knows firsthand what CMN Hospitals at Marshfield Children’s Hospital, • Terra and Jack Krutter and their three kids dropped the experience is like for families and wanted to • Kevin and Jenny Anklam donated a steer from their $10,651 from the Plover location and $10,141 from off 45 Thirty-One totes at Marshfield Medical give back. The bags contained snacks, gift cards, farm to Tanner Bullman, 13, who raised the steer the Wausau store. A bell was rung each time a Center (MMC) containing gifts for children who toiletries, games and activities for young children. and showed the animal at the Wisconsin Valley customer donated at the register by rounding up spent their holidays in the hospital. The Krutters Fair. Matt Bayer, owner of Country Fresh Meats, or donating a dollar. • University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point athletes, staff, made similar donations the past five years since purchased the steer for $4,000. Tanner benefitted coaches and guests rode stationary bikes in 15-minute • Walmart and Sam’s Club associates are helping their daughter had surgery and received excellent from $2,000 of the proceeds and the other $2,000 shifts in a 36-hour Cardio for a Cause event to “put the money where the miracles are” again care from Pediatrics and Child Life staff. was donated to the Child Life program through support Marshfield Clinic pediatric cardiology. CMN Hospitals at Marshfield Children’s Hospital. with a combined fundraising effort of $84,267 for • Aimie Eckelberg and her son, Noah, delivered 74 The Anklams and Tanner plan to make this the Marshfield Children’s Hospital in Marshfield Thirty-One totes to MMC for pediatric patients and generous donation again in 2018. following the annual CMN Hospitals campaign. In families. Each was filled with items Eckelberg and all, 13 Walmart and Sam’s Club locations across her family know, firsthand, are appreciated and • For each test drive taken in December, Scaffidi northern and central Wisconsin participated to needed during lengthy hospital stays. Motors in Stevens Point donated up to $5,000 to help local kids. These efforts are part of a broader CMN Hospitals at Marshfield Children’s Hospital. The national effort that raised more than $35 million in • Eau Claire Regis and Altoona High School girls test drive event Dec. 16 featured a visit from Santa, support of the 170-member hospitals nationwide. basketball teams hosted a Cancer vs. Coaches indoor petting zoo, cookie decorating and more. Walmart and Sam’s Club have been CMN Hospitals game Jan. 23 to support patients receiving care at national partners for 30 years. Marshfield Clinic Cancer Center-Eau Claire. Teams • Each holiday season, the Nowak family lights up held activities to help raise funds including a portion their home and many hearts in their community to of ticket sales, a half-time “miracle minute” when raise funds for local kids. Their impressive Nowak players raced against the clock to collect donations Country Christmas Lights display in Wisconsin from attendees in the stands and 50/50 raffle Rapids, including over 100,000 lights, 18-foot proceeds. More than $1,300 was raised. Both schools’ candy canes, a 28-foot dancing tree and a few boys teams also participated in more fundraising visits from Santa, raised over $3,300 this year for activities to support the effort. Following the events, CMN Hospitals at Marshfield Children's Hospital. the teams toured the Cancer Center to see how their Darci Nowak said her family began putting up support will impact patient care. lights 18 years ago and the display has grown each year. "People kept saying, 'you should have a • Bobbi Yach and her daughter, Brilee, 5, stopped donation box' but we really didn’t want the money. We do this for fun! So we thought, ‘why not give to someone who could really use the help?’ We choose CMN Hospitals for several reasons. CMN Hospitals has always been one of our favorite local charities. We listen to the Radiothon each year and have always given then and again for small things that come up. At any point it could be us needing help from CMN Hospitals with one of our girls, their friends or a family member. Kids and their families Feeling inspired to start your own fundraiser never asked to be in the position they are in, so for a cause at MCHS? Contact Mary Beth why not help?" Knoeck, volunteer fundraising coordinator, at [email protected] or 715-389-3258.

22 BenchMarks 23 Metal to Miracles ‘Junkin’ for Kids’ raises funds for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

Each morning, Monday through Saturday, 89-year- “Bob’s passion and dedication to helping kids in old Bob Gwidt travels a familiar route through the central and northern Wisconsin is truly remarkable,” Wausau community collecting scrap metal, doing said Amanda Lancour, program manager-CMN this to help local kids. Hospitals. “Services like Child Life and Expressive Therapies, equipment like NICVIEW cameras, Gwidt has collected about 5 million pounds of comfort items like Giraffe Warmers and other metal in the past 14 years which he has turned into programs are possible because of people like Bob donations totaling over $124,000 to Children’s who are committed to making a difference.” Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals. Gwidt also chooses to give back in other ways. “Junkin’ for Kids” all started with a church picnic Along with his wife, kids and grandkids, he is very Gwidt attended in 1990. A local school was trying involved in the Wausau community. He supports to raise funds for new computers and he offered to seven local schools with his hot lunch shortfall take cans from the picnic and church bingo nights project. He is a previous Jefferson Award winner in for cash. With a match from a local business, and was named Wausau’s South Area Business $3,500 was raised, enough to purchase the Association’s Citizen of the Year in 1988 and 2015. needed computers. Since undergoing a MitraClip valve procedure for That success inspired Gwidt to keep collecting cans mitral regurgitation at Marshfield Clinic a few years and when the bus company he later worked for ago, Gwidt said continuing “Junkin’ for Kids” keeps chose to support CMN Hospitals his cause shifted. him healthy and moving. Since 2003, he has visited more than 30 garages weekly in the Wausau area. Relationships he built “The doctors did a great job,” he said. “I felt through working at the bus company and NAPA improvement immediately. That was the best thing. Auto Parts helped him create his route and find a I like to get out and meet lots of great people and I purpose for metal scraps from those businesses. have some good helpers along my route.”

For example, Gwidt has five bins at Yaeger’s Auto For Gwidt, “Junkin’ for Kids” continues to be a Salvage in Weston which he sorts each day to passion project and an important daily routine. maximize his donation. “It all adds up, penny by penny, dollar by dollar, to “The most common things I see are shocks, struts make a difference. You can do so little to accomplish and the like,” he said. “Every once in a while, though, so much. I always say it’s all for the kids.” there is something like an antique cranberry rake, a “Ode To Our METAL Donors” fruit press for wine making or an old medical scale. I Learn more about the impact of CMN Hospitals like to sell those special finds to get more donation at Marshfield Children’s Hospital by contacting We Are Taking Time To Pause money than I would from the salvage bin.” Amanda Lancour, program manager-CMN To Recognize The Real Heroes who Gave To This Cause Hospitals, at lancour.amanda@marshfieldclinic. Your Metal Did Not Go To Waste Since starting “Junkin’ for Kids,” Gwidt’s org or 715-387-9246. contributions have helped support important CMN The Money Raised Came To The Right Place Hospitals programs. Total Gladness Was Felt From Those Who Were Helped

You Gave From The Heart So Those In Need Could Have A Fresh Start Now They Can Run And Play Every Day Bob Gwidt

24 25 2017 Circle of Friends • Dennis & Roberta DeVetter • Mark & Kate Bugher • Mr. & Mrs. Randy Peterson • Dr. Elizabeth Doolittle & Mr. Thomas • Cargill Cares • Mr. Van Peterson Marshfield Clinic Health System (MCHS) Foundation’s Circle of Friends Schuermann • Central Wisconsin Contractors • Dr. Timothy & Kara Pitchford recognizes those leaders whose dedication to our mission is backed by strong • Michael & Chryl Dumas Association • Dr. Edward & Marie Plotka financial support each year. Circle of Friends includes donors whose annual gifts • Eagle River Rotary Foundation Inc • Dr. & Mrs. David A. Cleveland • Dr. Kristen Polga & Dr. David Polga of $1,000 or more provide the foundation for valuable programs and services • Mrs. Kristine Edahl • D Q Farms LLC • Dr. John Przybylinski & Lennet Radke offered at MCHS. • Gordon & Theresa Edwards • Steve & Patricia Diercks • Quality Roofing Inc. All pledge payments, tax-deductible portions of charitable gift annuities and gifts of • Figi's Companies, Inc. • Doine Excavating, Inc. • Drs. Kent & Shana Ray cash or stock – excluding event purchases or in-kind contributions – are eligible for • Dr. Jonathon Forncrook & Mary • Ronald & Diane Doine • RE/MAX Property Pros recognition in Circle of Friends. Masuda • Dr. Kathleen Dominguez • RE/MAX Property Pros - Eagle River There are four levels of annual support within Circle of Friends: • Great Buys • Ridin’ For a Reason • Mr. & Mrs. Brian Reigel • Jack & JoAnne Hackman • Electrolux Major Appliances • Bill & Pat Reigel • Jeffrey & Michelle Hamus • Mr. Quintin Enders • Rice's Capitol Carpet Promise Circle Healing Circle • Ho-Chunk Gaming - Nekoosa • Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Fox • RZ Builders LLC $10,000 and above $2,500 - 4,999 • Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Kell • Terry & Allean Frankland • Michael & Elizabeth Sautebin Compassion Circle Hope Circle • Knutson Construction • Drs. Gregory Gill & Kathryn Krohn-Gill • Dr. & Mrs. Lawrence Scherrer $5,000 - 9,999 $1,000 - 2,499 • Ladies Night Out Bowling League • Dr. & Mrs. Robert Haws • School District of Eleva-Strum • Limitless Cancer Fight • Ms. Nalisee Her • Security Overhead Door, Inc. • Mr. & Mrs. David J. Lindsay • Dr. William & Karen Hocking • Simplicity Credit Union • M3 Insurance • Dr. Matthew & Susan Jansen • Skyward, Inc. • David & Tammy Meissner • Joseph & Irma Parzy Estate • Snoopy Pole Classic Promise Circle • Koller Family Foundation • Dr. George Sparks • Dr. James Meyer • Dennis M. Joy • Spec Products, Inc. • Betty Jane Koller • Mr. & Mrs. Robert Spoerl • Agricultural Safety & Health Council • Caroline M. Milewski • Karen Wallner & Family • Symbol Mattress • Dr. Kent & Mary Lynn Kretchmar • Marbeth Miller Spreyer of America • Milwaukee Burger Company • Dr. Yusuf Kasirye • The Samuels Group, Inc. • Eugene Krutza • Susan G. Komen Foundation • Dr. Lloyd & Kelly Anseth • MTH Foundation • Patricia A. Kelly • Total Electric Service, Inc. • Dr. Patricia Lillis - Central WI Affiliate • Ashley Furniture • New York Football Giants, Inc. • Mary E. Kier • Mr. & Mrs. Scott Trautman • Log A Load For Kids • The Boldt Company • August Winter & Sons, Inc. • Dr. Tom & Hilda Nikolai • Ms. Betsy Kurtzweil • Trierweiler Construction & Supply • Louis Sekadlo Estate • The Helping Foundation • Mr. Richard Austin • Mr. & Mrs. Alex Ogeka • Lakeland Union High School • Dr. Susan & Peter Turney • MACC Fund • The Insurance Center • Bank of America Merrill Lynch • Mike & Karen Piel • Dr. Richard & Marika Leer • Vita Plus - Loyal • Macdonald Family Charitable Trust • Karen W. Thomsen • BMO Harris Bank, Marshfield • Dr. Roger & Patricia Riepe • LG • Dr. Stephen & Patricia Wagner • Marshfield Area Community • Dr. John & Susan Twiggs • Carl & Martha Bombinski • RMM Solutions • Liberty Mutual Foundation • Walmart 1202 Foundation • United Way of the Greater • Children's Miracle Network • Sam's Club - Give With Liberty Match • Walmart 1366 • Martha Bombinski Revocable Trust Chippewa Valley • Chippewa County Dental Foundation, Inc. • Dale & Annette Schuh • Liberty Mutual Insurance • Walmart 1828 • Dr. Joseph & Virginia Mazza • V & H Trucks, Inc. • Cloverbelt Conquers Cancer • Allen & Mary Singstock • Limitless Boot Camp • Walmart 1931 • Mike Biadasz Farm Safety and • Verlyn R. Scheider Estate • Credit Union Miracle Day, Inc • Through Nora's Eyes • Greg Loescher • Walmart 2127 Education Memorial Fund • Wallace Hamann Estate • Cruise for a Cause, Inc. • Victory Promotional, LLC • Dr. George & Anna Magnin • Walmart, Minocqua • Brian A. Morris • Waupaca Foundry • E.O. Johnson Charitable Legacy Fund • Dr. Dieter & Ruth Voss • Jerry & Diane Meissner • WAOW TV9 - ABC • Nasonville Dairy, Inc. • Herbert Wolding • Sally M. Ebenreiter • Walmart Supercenter 2813 • Dr. John & Linda Melski • Wausau Breakfast Optimist Club • Natalie Hartford Irrev Trust • Richard Wolding • Edward J. Okray Foundation, Inc. • WEAU 13-News • Robert & Anne Merkel • Mr. & Mrs. David Webb • Dr. John Neal & Dara Luangpraseut • Marvin & Audrey Worzella • Elizabeth A. Crary Fund in memory of • Mark & Rosemarie Weber • Mid-State Truck Service, Inc. • Dr. Kelli Wehman-Tubbs & • Dan O'Connell Thomas H. Crary Compassion Circle • Wells Fargo • Midwest Communications Mr. Jason Tubbs • Mr. Daniel Erdman • Jim & Diane Reigel • Anonymous • Wells Fargo Commerical • Dr. Donald & Mary Miech • Whirlpool Corporation • Mrs. Kim Esler • Pedal For A Cure • Alexander Charitable Foundation, Inc. Distibution Finance • Phyllis I. Moore • Ron & Teri Wilczek Family • Foundation of Saint Joseph's Hospital • Ron & Luanne Prochnow Family • Michael Smith & Associates, • Frederick J. "Fritz" & Mary Ann Wenzel • Drs. Narayana & Hema Murali • Wisconsin Dermatological Society • Gabelli Asset Management, Inc. • Raymond & Amella Beilke Trust Ameriprise Financial • Brent & Stacy Wiehle • Drs. Mark Earll & Carolyn Nash • Woodruff Ace Hardware • H&S Manufacturing Company, Inc. • Ridin' for a Reason • Associated Bank • Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation • Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Natzke • Ken & Geri Wry • Hamilton Roddis Foundation • Roehl Transport, Inc. • Dr. Tarit Banerjee • Nelson-Jameson, Inc. • WSAW TV7 - CBS • Floyd & Patricia Hamus • Verlyn R. Scheider Healing Circle • Dr. Efstathios & Vasiliki Beltaos • Norm-E-Lane, Inc. • Dr. Steven & Purvie Ziemba • Dr. Jerry & Marilyn Hardacre • D. David "Dewey" & Danielle Sebold • Dr. Amit Acharya & Mrs. Rohini Hebbar • Dr. Eric & Emily Callaghan • NXC Imaging • Herbert L. Rahm Charitable Trust • Security Health Plan • Aim for a Cure Hope Circle • Charity Cheese Makers • Mr. Brian O'Donnell • Ho-Chunk Gaming - Black River Falls • Louis Sekadlo • Mr. F. Steven & Elisabeth Bissell • Anonymous (2) • Charter Bank • The Timothy Ogden Family • Dr. P. Daniel & Julianna Horton • Sentry • Blackout Cancer • Ace Hardware of Adams • CliftonLarsonAllen, Marshfield • Dr. Uzoma Okorie & Dr. Asha Okorie • Dr. Nathaniel & Pansy Jalil • Arthur E. Smith • Mark & Ann Bradley • AE Business Solutions • Dr. Richard & Wendy Dart • Ontonagon County Cancer • Dr. Robert Kay, Orthodontist • Michael & Claudia Smith • Ralph & Sharon Bredl • American Asphalt of Wisconsin • Dental Clinic of Marshfield, S.C. Association • Eileen R. Keller • Solarus • Timothy & Julie Brussow • American Center for Philanthropy

26 BenchMarks 27 • Ameriprise Financial • Carol Derge • Dr. John & Stephanie Hayes • Dr. Janet & Larry Lindemann • Dan & Mary Poehnelt • Mr. Ryan Swant - Cornerstone Advisors LLC • Dr. Edna DeVries & Bryan DeVries • Mr. Joseph Hebda • Wayne & Jodi Linzmeier • Scott & Kristin Polenz • Tavern League of Barron County • Dr. Kelley & Susan Anderson • Diamond Distribution • Mr. & Mrs. Nathan Heeg • Helen Lohrenz • Dr. Rajender Polireddy • Dr. Matthew Thomas • Anderson, O'Brien, Bertz, Skrenes & • Mr. & Mrs. David Dick • Mr. & Mrs. Adam Heiman • Lonely Few Toy Run • Mr. Charles Posnanski • Drs. Rana Nasser & Camille Torbey Golla, LLP • Disher Insurance Services • Bill & Sue Heiting • LUMW Foundation & Ms. Luella Roland • Mike & Cheryl Trulen • Patricia L. Anderson • Dr. Ruwan Dissanayake & Ms. • Herbert's Ripps Bar LLC • Macco's Commercial Interiors • Power Pac, Inc. • Richard & Elizabeth Uihlein • Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Anklam Dhyani Jayasundara • Hinnendael Greene & Associates • Madison Newspapers Inc • PreventionGenetics, LLC • Lois Umhoefer • Associated Bank, N.A. • Do It 4 David • Ho-Chunk Gaming - Wittenberg • Marshfield Insurance Agency Inc. • Raymond James • United Cooperative • Associated Sales & Leasing, Inc. • Donaldson Company, Inc. • Mr. & Mrs. David Hoerneman • Marshfield Professional Police • RE/MAX American Dream • Verlo Mattress Factory Store • John Baltus & Cherie Baltus • Lee & John Dressendorfer Family • Aaron & Valerie Homolka Association • RE/MAX Excel • Mr. Michael Victorson • Bay Towel • Douglas & Linda Duffy • Dr. Elisabeth Hooper & Mr. David • Marshfield Rotary Club Foundation • RE/MAX Property Pros - Minocqua • Walker and Associates, Inc. • Dr. Bradley & Jill Bekkum • Mr. Richard Ellis Hooper • Mazza Consulting, PLLC • Lavern & Ruth Reigel • Walmart 1672 • Donald & Georgiane Bentzler • Dr. Melissa & David Emmerich • M. Lorna Hotz • Dr. James Mazza & Ms. Elizabeth • Retirement Wealth Solutions, LLC • Walmart 3245 • Matthew & Margo Berrier • Mr. Matthew Faber • Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Huotari Dexter-Mazza • Karen Reyes • Walmart 3268 • Donna Berry • Fabick CAT • Imagine Nation Books, LTD. • Mr. & Mrs. Steve McCullough • Myles & Joan Richmond • Walmart 3643 • Dr. David & Mary Bjarnason • Family & Friends of Jeri Kincaid • Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc • Mr. David McGlohon • Neil & Paulette Riedel • Walmart 5444 • Don Blanchard • Fascan International, Inc • Dr. & Mrs. George Isham • Dr. & Mrs. Thomas McIntee • Gary & Mary Rindfleisch • Wausau Noon Optimist Club • Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Blonsky • Barry & Donna Fetting • Burton & Shirley Iverson • Mr. & Mrs. Bradford McKay • RiverEdge Golf Course • Wells Fargo Retail Services • Dr. Jaime & Lisa Boero • Flexsteel • Ms. Marci Jackson • McMillan Electric • River's Edge Inc • Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Wenzlaff • Ted & Sharon Nytes • Mary Fochs • Mr. & Mrs. Jerard Jensen • Edwin & Sharon Meissner • Dr. & Mrs. Michel Roy • Dr. Jessica Wernberg & • Books Are Fun • Daniel & Marilyn Follen • JHL Digital Direct • Dr. & Mrs. William Melms • Gordon & Marsha Salzwedel Mr. Kurt Wernberg • Bosch Home Appliances • Vincent & Mary Fonti • Joe's Refrigeration, Inc. • Members' Advantage Credit Union • Drs. Evan & Karna Sandok • Harold & Rita Werth • Mr. & Mrs. Gary Braun • Forest County Potawatomi • Dr. David Johnson & Ms. Lee Ann • Meyer, Meyer & Associates • Dr. & Mrs. Ivan Schaller • Rob Wickersham • Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Breen Community Podruch • Midwest Dental-Midtowne • Verlyn & Mary Schalow • Dr. Richard Wilkinson • Dr. Bruce & Patty Brink • Forward Financial Bank, SSB • Irwin & Nancy Johnson • Mike's Angels • Mr. & Mrs. Mitch Schindler • Ms. Marie Williams • Mrs. Mary Bruggeman • Forward Investment Services • Pat Oberbillig & Nancy Kaster • Mrs. Paula Minder • Peter Schmeling & Kathy Kurth • Robert & Sandra Winter • Mrs. Barbara Brunner • Joe & Nancy Fouts • Keller Family Community Foundation • Dr. Lisa Mink • Michael & Anne Schmidt • WISC TV • Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Brussow • Franklin Corporation • Kendal Bug Shuffle • Carl & Joan Mockross • Scott & Jennifer Schoenherr • Wisconsin Visual Artists Guild • Dennis & Susan Buehler • Dr. James & Janice Freeman • Christopher & Diane Kessler • Mr. Erick Montero • Paul & Joann Schreiner • Wiskerchen Cheese Inc. • Bull's Eye Credit Union • Esther Fried • Key Impact Sales & Systems, Inc. • MSR Salon, LLC • Mr. & Mrs. James Schuh • WJFW • Bull's Eye Sport Shop, LLC • Friends and Family of Avis Suda • Dr. & Mrs. Roderick D. Koehler • Ralph & Diane Mueller • Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Schultz • WMTV • Dan & Cindy Burns • Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Fuhrmann • Kohl's Department Stores, Inc. • Mr. & Mrs. Bill Mullins • Florence Seehafer • Mr. & Mrs. Ned Wolf • Mrs. Leslie Burns • Dr. Thomas Gabert & Karen • John & Katherine Konitzer • Muzzy Broadcasting • Ms. Julie Seehafer • Mr. Adam Writz • Michele & Rodney Butalla Gumness-Gabert • Kountry Home Builders • Ms. Julie Nelson • Mr. & Mrs. John Seehafer • Dr. William & Carolyn Yanke • Butternut High School • Gamber-Johnson, LLC • Mr. & Mrs. Jason Kraemer • Orville A. Noak • Dr. Anna Seydel & Mr. Gerald Seydel • Brian & Christina Zaleski • Shirley A. Carlson • Sydney Gamble • Krone Wisconsin - Fox Valley Service • Dave & Kelly Noreen • Drs. Alpa & Milind Shah • Ms. Carmen Duran I. Zaleski • Carol Mae Widdes Estate • Mrs. Michelle Gargulak & Sales • Greg Nycz • Dr. Param & Sudesh Sharma • Chili Implement Company, Inc. • GFWC Stevens Point Woman's Club • Charlotte Kruse • Alan & Amy Nystrom • Dr. Gene & Annie Shaw • Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Clinger • Mr. Richard Gile • Kulp's of Stratford • Dr. Adedayo & Bolaji Onitilo • Mr. & Mrs. Courtland Sheppard • CMMA • Mr. Doug Goe • Dennis & June Kusta • Dr. James & Carolyn Opitz • Ski Sprites • Col. L.C. Christensen Charitable and • Mr. Rick Gordon • Ladies of Harley Davidson of • Other Mothers • Dr. Ann Smith & Lyman Smith Religious Foundation • Jane M. Gray Wisconsin • Palfinger North America • David & Jennifer Smith • Community Foundation of Chippewa • Gross Motors, Inc. • Dannie & Lorraine LaGrander • Richard & Celia Patchett • Mr. A. Peter Giorgianni & County • Drs. Jerry Goldberg & Jody Gross • Raulf & Kristina LaMarche • Patrykus Farms Inc. Ms. Maria Snarski • Richard & Mary Connor • Bradley & Bonnie Guse • Dr. Jeffrey & Janet Lamont • Chancellor Bernie Patterson • Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Snarski • Contessa Health • Mr. Carl Gustafson • Mr. James Lang • Wilmer & Barbara Pautz • Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Snarski • Dr. Lisa Corbett & Mr. Arnold Corbett • Robert Gwidt • Mr. & Mrs. Terry Larson • Pavilion Advisory Group, Inc. • Southern Motion • Mr. & Mrs. Michael Correll • Dr. Anna Hackman & David Morris • Mr. Thomas Larson • Thomas & Peggy Peissig • Mrs. Pamela Stangret • Countryside Cooperative • Mark & Julie Hackman • Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin E. Lawler • Steven & Linda Pelton • Rikki Starich • Dr. John A. Cragg • Mr. & Mrs. Richard Haderlein • Dr. Thomas Leifheit & Amber • Peoples State Bank • Mrs. Wendy Stavran • Mr. Michael Cusick • Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Halan Kiggens-Leifheit • Dr. Lowell & Mary Peterson • Mr. Charles Stewart • Dakota Electric Service, Inc. • Ms. Georgianna Haller • Mr. & Mrs. Richard Leinenkugel • Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Peterson • Stratford State Bank • Delta Dental of Wisconsin • Michael & Debra Hansen • Jake & Peg Leinenkugel • Mrs. Marion Pfaff • Rev Robert Streveler • Teresa Derfus • Mr. Steven Haws • Lincoln County Rodeo Days • Physician Wealth Strategies • Marlene Stueland - Eric & Jodi Heiting • Mr. Patrick Sturz

28 BenchMarks 29 Meet the People of Marshfield Clinic Health System Dr. William Melms Celebrating Legacies: Judy and Len Hill Regional Medical Director Primary Care, Marshfield Clinic Cancer journey inspires family to invest in research

Anyone who has received a cancer Research Institute and cancer “We are so grateful Judy and Len diagnosis likely understands how research through the Cancer Care have included this gift in their In 2012, the American Red Cross named him Judy Hill felt when she first was and Research Center. estate to help others,” said Karen a Community Hero for his volunteer stints on told she had cancer. Piel, charitable gift planning officer, the sidelines of local sporting events, helping “Call the Foundation. You MCHS Foundation. “I am thrilled to injured athletes. Unfortunately, Hill received a will get the information you have had the chance to meet Judy second diagnosis not long after and understand the ‘why’ behind “Working in Urgent Care here as a physician, need and have your questions the first. their legacy gift. I am also thrilled I’ve probably seen just about everyone in this answered. Just call and make an she is doing so well in her battle community,” he said. “It’s a place where everyone “Having been diagnosed with appointment. I am glad I did.” against cancer.” knows everyone and that’s kind of fun.” two different types of cancer 12 – Judy Hill months apart was devastating,” Today, you can find Hill, a retired As excitement grows about the region’s expansion she recalled. elementary teacher, volunteering Dr. William Melms plans, Dr. Melms has been a key factor in that “Giving back is an important way at her church or working alongside “Knowing that breast cancer ran in exuberance, said Rikki Starich, manager of annual for my husband and me to help her husband as track and field the family, I was always conscious As an urgent care physician, Dr. William Melms giving, MCHS Foundation. others,” Hill said. “We hope our officials at UWSP and NCAA cross- of the importance of self-exams is comfortable with the notion of triaging legacy continues to do so. Cancer country and track and field meets. and mammograms. I found my first multiple issues. “I’ve been working in the Northwoods region research will improve the lives She also greatly enjoys spending breast lump at age 23 and had the about five years now and what I’ve seen recently of many through better testing, time with her two children, first of five biopsies over the next That skill has proven handy as he has taken on is just an overwhelming pride people have in diagnosis and treatment. We have granddaughter and her two cats 46 years. My yearly mammogram increasing levels of administrative responsibilities working with Marshfield Clinic. Folks here realize come so far. Let us continue to she affectionately calls “The Girls.” is what caught the cancer. The in addition to patient care. He first served on the this is something special,” she said. improve the quality of life for all The Hills will celebrate 48 years of second cancer, chronic myeloid Marshfield Clinic Health System (MCHS) Board of who are diagnosed with cancer.” marriage this June. leukemia, was discovered through Directors in 2015 and then came off the Board to Dr. Melms’ Clinic roots run deep. He rotated routine blood tests. So, YES, it is The Hills chose to include a gift If you’d like to join the Hills as begin his current post as regional medical director through Marshfield as a fourth-year medical so important to get those routine in their estate because it was members of the Doege Legacy for primary care. student, studying at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and checkups. They saved my life!” Marshfield Clinic, then practiced outside the an easy way to support cancer Society, please contact Karen Piel, research. They already had other charitable gift planning officer, at In this role, he is responsible for a large swath of system in Milwaukee for about 10 years before Fortunately, Hill was able to charitable gifts in their estate [email protected] or MCHS facilities including Mercer, Minocqua, Eagle coming to MCHS’ Wausau Center. receive her care close to home. plan in support of breast cancer, 715-389-3868. River, Wausau, Mosinee and Weston. It comes at their church and University of a time when Wausau and Minocqua centers are “Longevity matters to patients and to have that “It has been such a comforting Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) greatly expanding service offerings including a continuity of care and consistency helps you experience to work with my care where he taught physical hospital addition in Minocqua. create trust in the community,” he said. “That trust team, including Dr. Adedayo is a big deal. Many of our doctors have been here Onitilo, nurses and staff,” she said. education and coached women’s cross-country and “I did the math. This territory is two and a half times for decades and are bastions of their communities.” “In the midst of turmoil and illness, track and field teams. the size of Rhode Island,” he said, nodding to the there was a light beckoning at the end of the tunnel in the form of challenges of managing far-flung operations. Dr. Melms credits his Board stint for helping him Hill also emphasized the Marshfield Clinic Cancer Center- see Marshfield Clinic’s mission more clearly. value in contacting MCHS Stevens Point.” Dr. Melms also has been a leader in giving, both Foundation when she was as a provider and a donor. He’s a Loyalty Society “I’ve loved all my roles with the Clinic but as Hill appreciates knowing her care interested in learning how to member through MCHS Foundation; a 2017 a provider it was easy to get lulled into only team is always available to meet make a gift. Circle of Friends member; and led a successful focusing on the next day’s patients,” he said. with her when needed; they are Giving Tuesday challenge campaign last fall for “When I was elected to the Board it gave me “Call the Foundation. You respectful and compassionate; Northwoods cancer care, matching Minocqua tremendous insight into the breadth of what we do. will get the information you and demonstrate they truly care facility employees’ gifts up to $1,000. That has really shaped my experience as a donor.” need and be able to have your for their patients. In gratitude, Hill questions answered. Just call Judy and Len Hill, pictured with and her husband, Len, decided and make an appointment. I Dr. Adedayo Onitilo, receive a special to include a gift in their estate to am glad I did,” she said. gift in recognition for their membership benefit Marshfield Clinic Health in the Doege Legacy Society. System (MCHS), Marshfield Clinic

30 BenchMarks 31 Josh J. Dick Adrianne Kelly Chantel R. Nelson Abigail L. Ullrich Shining Stars Nicole Dietsche Richard E. Kenitzer Lori J. Nennig Peter J. Valiska The Shining Star program offers grateful patients the chance to Physicians and staff Dr. Jill M. Dillon Angie M. Kenney Sara A. Nordbeck Ellen W. Vanderboom members who have Vicki D. Doede Dr. Jian Khamo-Soskos Greg R. Nycz Breanne M. Vos thank physicians and staff who make a positive impact on their recently been honored Linda Mae Donnerbauer Carrie A. King Jason O'Connell Renee L. Wagner Marshfield Clinic experience by giving back. Gifts to the Shining Star program can support funds of your choice in patient care, research with gifts through the Jaime L. Douglas Lori A. Klein Melissa Ostrowski Kerri Weberg and education across Marshfield Clinic Health System. Consider Shining Star program: Dr. Douglas Duffy Jamie J. Kozak Dr. Milan N. Pastuovic Randall Wecker a gift through the Shining Star program and learn more at www. Veronica Elmhorst Linda S. Kraemer Dr. Richard Pebler Neil A. Weiler Dr. Chady Abboud Leon marshfieldclinic.org/giving/shining-star Marcy M. Elwood Patrick J. Kraus Marie E. Pennekamp Lisa R. Wellnitz Dr. Niels C. Andersen Kim M. Empey Shelley A. Kress Heidi Peper John Welter Julie K. Ausbourne Birthday surprises Brittany R. Engel Douglas A. Krich Dr. Andrea T. Peterson Dr. Jessica A. Wernberg LeeAnn M. Auth Bonnie Meyers, patient access representative; Dr. Scott S. Erickson Alex J. Lang Diane Poplawski-Munguia Sara J. Whetstone Denise E. Ayers Cindy Lee, R.N., child development Erin E. Ewert Anne M. Lang Dianne M. Puzz Patti J. Whitrock Douglas A. Bacon Comfort & Recovery Rehab staff Dr. Seth O. Fagbemi Malia E. Langbecker Nicole L. Quarne Amy L. Wilhelmi Dr. Sakshi Bajaj “My mom was staying at Marshfield Medical Center following a Chantal Feit Dr. Michael E. Larson Miranda Rauh Brenda K. Wilson Tricia L. Baneck procedure just days before her 100th birthday. She was an avid Jodilynn R. Feit Melissa M. Lau Dr Lori Remeika Ginger R. Wolf Barbara A. Bartkowiak walker on Marshfield Clinic’s fourth floor and became friends Julie A. Flom Dr. Kevin J. Laurence Rhonda K. Riedel Dr. James M. Younan Kenneth M. Baur with Bonnie and Cindy, nurses on that floor. When they found Sara L. Foemmel Janine R. Lehman Maureen K. Robus Robin R. Zawislan Kathryn H. Bennett out her birthday was coming up, they took it upon themselves Dr. Richard F. Fossen Dr. Jeanette M. Le Noir Dr. Stephen C. Roush to throw her a surprise 100th birthday party and invited all the Katherine K. Bergeron Pamela D. Fredrickson Jacob D. Lightfoot, Jr. Elizabeth M. Sautebin Eau Claire Oncology Nurses fourth floor staff. They also collected birthday cards from local Amanda M. Biermeier Dr. Thomas Gabert Jodi A Linzmeier Jolene S. Schiller school children for my mom. When she was admitted to Comfort Tina Boatman Ladysmith Dental Center Dr. Tae Gardner Patricia J. Linzmeier Pamela Schlagenhaft & Recovery the day before her birthday, the staff there also had Julie K. Boehm Marshfield Heart Failure balloons and a birthday cake waiting for her. They all sang her Dr. Arlene A. Gayle Denise E. Loew Pamela K. Schmidt Improvement Clinic Karen M. Borgemoen ‘Happy Birthday.’ Everyone made sure we had everything we Peggy Gollnow Sherri Ludwig Teresa D. Schmidt Laura L. Boudreau Marshfield Medical Center needed to enjoy my mom’s celebration.” Dr. Marian Greenburg Dr. George E. Magnin Lorena L. Schnitzler Kathy Boushon Outpatient Cardio Mindy C. Gribble Toni M. Makovsky Debra Schoengarth Pulmonary Rehab Dr. Barbara J. Boyer Mari B. Griffith Jon D. Marion Dr. Michael J. Schulein Susan M. Boyle Marshfield Medical Center Dr. Kristie Guite Jane E. Martyn Dr. Mark Schwartz 8 North Infusion Center Dr. Timothy R. Boyle Dr. Frank S. Guzowski Dr. David L. Mathias Mary Seehafer Leisa J. Breuch Marshfield Center Erin M. Hannum Dr. Allyson B. Mayeux Dr. Milind S. Shah Oncology Staff Michelle M. Brown Deb Hansen Rita M. McKinley Patricia A. Koch-Shelton Nicole Brown Mosinee Center Christian Hanson Dr. Jill R. Meilahn Kimberly A. Shilton Jane Brunner Stettin Heart Failure Center David Hapka Shelby L. Melton-Smith Thomas A. Siesennop Renee D. Burroughs Wausau Center Ambulatory Theresa A. Hasz Richard Merkel Dr. Ann C. Smith Lorrie A. Busche Surgery Staff Julienne C.J. Hauser Timothy J. Meyer Sara J. Solinsky Nicole M. Bushman Western Division Maintenance Dr. Robert M. Haws Melissa A. Mikelson Susan M. Spencer Teresa L. Carlson Jean M. Henning Tracy J. Miller Kirsten E. Spoerl Julianne M. Carriveau Jane M. Hilgart Audrey R. Milz Kandise L. Sporer Debbie K. Casperson Dr. William G. Hocking Dr. Arlene T. Moore Lynette R. Strathmann Kristin M. Cheslock Debra K. Hoffman Monica J. Morzinski Lori Stress Oksana Chobanu Dr. James A. Holzberger Cynthia M. Mueller Keith M. Supinski Dr. Joseph Chojnacki Daniel A. Huotari Lenora A. Mueller Devin Swan Mary Jo Christensen Sandra M. Ingersoll Jordan W. Munger Dr. Steven D. Taylor Deborah E. Clemens Dr. Matthew J. Jansen Dr. Christine M. Murphy Sharon Then Cindy Lee, R.N. (left), and Bonnie Meyers. Melissa L. Cooper Pamela J. Jirschele Dr. Muhammad A. Muslim Dr. Wayne Thorne Amber L. Cocoran Kara L. Johnson-Siegler Sarah C. Mutschlecner Thora Tollefson Rachael Cornelius Ashley Jones Randall J Myszka Dr. Jason C. Tompkins Janet M. Cramm Jeffrey S. Kean Dr. Richard Nash Dr. Camille Torbey Sharon A. Davisson Dr. Michael Trad 32 BenchMarks 33 Memorial & Honor Gifts

Every day, friends of MCHS remember Rodney D. Edblom John Heagle Patricia Kurszewski Ruth J. Noeldner Machtan Wayne A. Schilling Warren W. Sutton Becca Ede Steven Helmke Terrance Kussrow Susanne Noeldner Bernard J Schmick Frank Szomi, Jr. and honor relatives and others by Joshua J. Edwards Daniel J. "Dan" Helwig The Honorable Melvin Laird Levi Nooyen Ronald & Lillian Schmidt Marvin "Marv" Tanzer Richard A. Eibergen Herb & Irene Henchen making contributions that support the Kenna LaMere Rodger Nyberg Erwin & Aloisia Schmidtke Russell & Phyllis Tauferner Michael Eiden Merlin "Buzz" Henkel Margaret "Peg" Lamkin Jack Nystrom Mary Kay Schmitt Jeffrey TerMaat mission of enriching lives through patient Donald Eilers Jane M. Herr Pat Langman Todd Nytes Richard G Schneider Deborah Tesch LouAnn Kirkman Ellefson David Herrmann Ted Schoenherr Andrew Thiel care, research and education. Richard Lappe Vernon Obermeier Mary Emkow Marie Herrmann Joe E. Larson Mary Oberweis Michael Schoetz Ben Thomas Joe K. Enockson Aaron J Hetzel Madelyn A. Odegard Eileen L. Schraeder Del Toburen Gifts received October 2017 to January 2018 Logan Jon Larson Dr. Stephan Epstein Roger B. Hill Raymond C. Larson Beverly A. O'Donnell Larry Schroeder LaVerne "Butch" Todahl Shirley Erickson James "Jim" E. Hinker Rose Lauer Stephanie Ollinger Leo Schulte Willetta Tolley Richard Esau, Jr Heather R. Holden Jace Olsen Larry E. Schultz, Sr. William M. Toyama In Memory of Barbara Bugar Alden "Al" Lawrence Michael "Mike" Esler Al Hortop Jacob Olsen Lester K. & Mary S. Schulz Norman Tritz Zane Allard C. David Bugher Byrl & Dorothy Lawrence James & Marcie Esselman Donald Huber Mildred Olson Charles Schulze Steven R. Vann William "Bill" Allen Virginia Regan Bugher Dorothy Lawrence Family Lloyd & Vera Hutchinson James Pachal Henry & Vivian Schutte Joseph & Anna Vargo William H. Allington Percy F. Bump, Jr. Gary Le Mahieu Baby Esselman Richard Jacobson Rodrigo Ramirez Pacheco Roger Schwantes Pearl A. Vorland Robert Altmann Dr. John L. & Mrs. H. Pauline Margaret Leasure Samuel Emil Esselman Walter & Adeline Janssen Neil Parker Jacquelyn Searer Dr. Dieter M. Voss Lt. Col. Eldon B Andersen Burns John "Bill" & Mary Lou Anne O. Filitz Dorothy A. Johnson Leinenkugel Sandra Paulsen Gwen Sebold Virginia Wadzinski Roger Anderson William Stephen Burns George Fischer Nolan Johnson Rita Lembezeder Mickey Peters Armon (Toby) & Florence Darlene "Tootie" Wagner Jayne L Annis Dr. Raymond E. Burrill Philibert J. "Phil" Forrest Cheryl Kaiser Bruce A. Lemery Norman E. Peters Seehafer Geraldine Walkowiak Steven Arendt Edward & Margaret Bymers Richard F. Fossen, Sr. Elizabeth Kaiser Kenneth LeMoine Karen Phillippi Florence Seehafer Bill Weaver Mr. & Mrs. Christian Arneson Harold & Betty Bymers Timmy French Jack Kaiser Gerald E. "Jerry" Lentz Roger H. Pittsley Dorothy Seitz Heather Webb George Ashbeck Jim & Nancy Carland Robert H. Friedrichsen Harold G. "Sonny" Kalepp, Jr. Peter Leroy Lingenfelter Andrew Price Jeff Severson Jerold J Weber Clarence Aumann Orville Carlson Nikita Gagas Ambrose & Frieda Keller Gerhard "Gary" E. Lokre Ronald Priesgen Elliot Shaw Dave West Suzanne Baltus-Zecherle Samuel A. Casey George Gajewski Kathy Kent Marcella Loonstra David J Prissel Gerald Allen Short Ruth West Dale E. Bartkowiak Lillian Caswell Bob Galbrath Clyde Kiddoo Robert Lucas Jodi L. Prock Misty Sines Sharon L Wittman Jacqueline M. Barum Jeremy Chaffin James R. Gallatin Clarice Kieffer Karen Ludwig Donald J. Propson John Joseph Sirek Victor A. Wiesman Landa Baumann Alice Christenson Edwin P. Garski Lloyd & Mary Kieffer Harold L. Ludwigson Norman Prosser Bud & Gladys Slizewski Maureen R Wilcott Catherine Benson Julie A. Christian James Garvey Mary Beth Kieffer George MacKinnon Suzanne Provost Grant Smazal Dawn Williams Jim Benson Alvira Clark Harper Gehrett Forrest Kimmons Tyler Luke Manthe Loralei Pucci Eugene M. & Sally Sexton Nancy Williams Nick Beranek Wilma Clarke Kathy Geiger Jeremiah Kitzhaber Ronald Maronde Carla Radtke Snarski Cathy Wingert Donald Berg Ruth A. Cole Thomas Gisvold Joan T Knecht Betty Lou Martin S. Raghuram Edward Sneen Bonnie Wittman Evelyn and Lloyd Berry Dorothy Corbin Jesse Glodowski Roger R. Kobs Wilbur D. Mason Hattie Rahm John & Virginia "Gin" Lawrence Wittman Jeff Bettin William Cory Snowbank Gail Gonion Gayle L. Koderl Joan McClyman Todd & Betty Rank Frank Wojcik Joy Bigelow DeVerne "Bud" Cote Stanley J. Sondelski John Goodwin Thomas Koderl Kenneth McGrath Ronald G. Rasmussen, Jr. Helen Wojcik Michael William Bishop Dorothy A. Cournoyer Michelle L. Sperberg (Roy) Eugene Graf HJ Koester Evelyn Medhaug Peterson Anthony & Dorothy Rekowski David D. Wolf Sarah Blanchard Linda Crass Jack Spindler Patricia Grambort Betty J Koller Jairus E. "Jerry" Meilahn Marjorie Rethman Ronald J. Wood Ben Block Alan Cronk Timothy Spindler Mitchell Graves Erma Kommer Peter Michaelson Albert Ricci Ruth Wood Milton Blonsky Richard Cyr River Jordan "RJ" Stahnke Elmer Grosskopf Norman A. Kommer, Sr. George Michels David Ristola Emily Yager Gerald "Jerry" Bluhm Dale Dallinger Harold C. Stange Stanley Grzybowski Bronson Konkol Steve J. Miller James Allen Robey Jorgen Yde Christa Boe Darrel L. Damm Jessica Stanislowski Kasey Lee Guldan Bernice N Krall Walter R. Minder Jordyn & Derek Roehl Lola M. Yde Michael Bors Ethel Darling Walter Stecker Tyler Guralski Ron Kramas Byron Moen Erling Rohde Marjorie Zahrt William Boulieu Donna E. David Lucy Steinbach Linda L. Haefner Brendan Joseph Kramer Alex & Vivian Mroczenski Norman Roth Leo F. Zellner Herbert D. Bowe Bradley Day Ann V Stencil Helen E. Haessly DuWayne Kreager James Mueller Kelsey Rothamer Shirley A Zettler Paul H. Brahm Donna Dehnel Mary Sternweis Bobby Hahn Loretta Krug Judith Mueller Charles Ruder David W. Zillman William & Caroline Brandl Harlan DeVries Dr. C. Todd Stewart Mark J. Halada Tina Krug Margaret A. Mueller Joyce Rueth DuWayne Zillmer Ruth Brilliant Mary Beth Dickinson Virginia A Stoltz George Hallis David Krultz Christine Grace Mullen June A. Runnells Harold & JoAnne Zopfi Barbara Schwartz Bromberg Sarah Eudora Dix Evelyn Stroik Eric Hamm George Kubica Brennan Mullins Kim Russell Scarlette Zorn Robert Bromberg Peter & Mary Dolak Dr. Dean T. Stueland Mildred "Millie" M. Hamus Andrew J. "Andy" Kuehnhold Brian Mullins Rosie Sauer Louis & Gen Zschernitz James H Broome Sr Geraldine Domach Derek Stueland Amy J. Hanson Charlotte Kunkel Martin Natzke Rt. Rev. Warren A. Sautebin Dean M Zuck Jake Mikkel Brown Normand Drefcinski Kimberly Sturz George Harrington Rev. Dr. Roger M. Kunkel Gale Nelson Todd M. Schalow Lindsay Zuelke Tim Brown Joseph & Rosemary Durch Avis Suda John R. Harrington James Kurszewski Hildegard "Hilda" Nikolai Robert "Bob" Schiferl, Sr. John R. Zwiefelhofer Brian P. Brunner Jo A. Dutton Elle Sundell Melburn & Verelene Haws Timothy Nikolai

34 BenchMarks 35 Memorial & Honor Gifts Planning Your Gift

In Honor of Matthew Kopp Faith Stubinski Ashton Ackman Ben Krause Adam Suchy Charitable giving under the new tax law Everett W. Alms Will Krause Logan Suchy Brian M. Bartels William Krause Timothy Suchy The U.S. Congress passed a be reduced due to changes in tax qualified toward your required Bailey, Madison & Owen Bauer Amy Kriewaldt Valecia Szymik new tax law in December 2017 rates and a standard deduction minimum distribution beginning Michael Bluell Michelle Kultgen Lisa K. Taylor that took effect Jan. 1. Some increase to $12,000 for a single in 2006. However, the change William Boulieu Amanda J Lancour Rana Krishna Reddy Thappeta changes may impact tax benefits person and $24,000 for married in the standard deduction Crystal N. Braker Ben Lansing Sarala Thappeta you receive for gifts you make persons filing a joint return. As means more people should Lucas Nathan Riley Brown Eli North Leiser Edna & Lewis Therrell Sue Buehler Richard & Marilyn Leonhardt Logan Giese in support of Marshfield Clinic a result, you may have more probably be using their IRAs Landon & Carson Len Luedtke, Jr. Anna Trzinski Health System’s (MCHS) mission. discretionary income available to for their charitable giving. Oliver & Charlie Jean Machart Dorothy Voit Here are changes to note: support your favorite causes. • Stock that has appreciated Bill Cherek Nicole Mack Samantha Wade • You may benefit from making in value continues to be an Child life Specialists Nancy Marg The Weichelt Triplets • Charitable gifts still qualify additional gifts in 2018. As excellent charitable gift. Capital Conrad Cohen Donna Martin Luella Weir as itemized deductions. you get near the end of 2018, gains tax paid on sale of stock Eloise Dassrath Maylee, Braysen & Brecken Fritz J. Wenzel Congress eliminated or reduced Ginny Detterbeck Garrett Metz Ruth A. Wenzel you may want to consult with that increased in value did some items but charitable Ryan P. Dieringer Diane Meyer Jennifer Werner your tax advisor to see if your not change. For states like Robin Dietel Judith L. "Judy" Monje Aston Wierzea contributions were untouched itemized deductions will exceed Wisconsin, the tax may have Rodney & Corrine Dix Ashley N. Morris Karrie Willis as an eligible deduction. As the standard deduction. If your effectively increased because Kim Dolezal Carly A. Morris Dan & Mary Writz before, you need to substantiate itemized deductions are near you may not be able to deduct Gary & Barb Draeger Maiya Schowalter and Lisa Tomi Younts Hernandez your charitable gifts so retain but do not exceed the standard the Wisconsin capital gains tax Grandchildren Mueller Kelly Zebel any documentation you receive deduction, you may want to paid on your federal income tax Lee A. Dressendorfer Charles Nason Lori Zimmerman from organizations you support Noah Eckelberg Pamela Neises Kenneth & Norma Zittleman accelerate your 2019 charitable return if you take the standard verifying your gifts. Avery M. Faber Julie A. Nelson Norma K. Zittleman support to take full advantage of deduction or if the total of your Sophie L. Faber Maureen O'Brien Scarlett Zorn • You can deduct more of your itemized deductions in 2018 and state income taxes and local Alex Fisher Robert Ochoa cash gifts. Previously, cash gifts then plan to take the standard taxes (i.e. real property taxes) Declan Fisher Nathanael Ogden could be deducted in an amount deduction in 2019. exceeds $10,000. Gifting stock Dale V. Folz Wyatt Olivotti no greater than 50 percent of outright to MCHS Foundation or Terry & Allean Frankland Cheryl Olson • If you are 70 ½ or older, make your adjusted gross income (AGI). creating a charitable remainder Alyssa Franks Pediatric Oncology your charitable gifts from your Congress increased the deductible Justin Franks Darlene Onarati IRA. If you are taking required trust may be options to consider. Cater Gadke Marilynn P. Orton percentage to 60 percent of AGI, distributions from an IRA, As you consider your Elizabeth Gardner Paxton Pagel allowing you to deduct more in making charitable gifts and charitable support this Heidi Giese Palco Resouce Team 2018 instead of waiting to 2019 for taking the standard deduction, year, speak with your tax or Logan Giese Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis your gift’s tax benefit. you may reduce your tax bill just financial advisor to understand Rusty Griffin Patients • Individual income tax rates by making charitable gifts from Shayla Guralski Carl Pongratz how tax changes impact your Pam Haller Afton Pumper were reduced and the standard your IRA. Gifts made directly tax return and what you can do Miss Hazel Harrison Mary Queen deduction was increased. For from your IRA administrator to maximize your tax savings Dr. Leslie P. Harrison Molly Redmann many taxpayers, the amount to a charitable organization under the new law. B Dr. Robert M. Haws Karen Reyes owing in federal income taxes will like MCHS Foundation have Nathaniel Hiatt Ridin' For a Reason Nancy Hill Dr. Loren A. Rolak John and Sharon Hiller Dwain Runnells Janet Hoff Drew Schaefgen MCHS Foundation offers assistance with charitable gift Hailey Hudson Alexander Schmidt Charles W. "Charlie" Hulbert Lori Schmitt planning as a free service to our donors. Contact Karen Piel, Dr. Thomas Hupy Charlotte E. Schneider charitable gift planning officer, to schedule your consultation Sharon Jakobi Dennis Schnelling Janice Janusz Maiya Schowalter at [email protected] or 715-389-3868. Jacob Johnson Connie J. Schubert Jeann Johnson Holden Schuld This assistance is for educational purposes and does not replace the JoAnne Kadow Zach Stanton need to consult with your personal tax and financial advisors. You Nick Kempen Lyle Steffen are welcome to invite your advisors, family members or other trusted Samantha Kimmons Michele G. Steines individuals to join you. 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