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Simmons $20 million gift to benefit, rename transplant institute

nnette and Harold Simmons have pledged $20 million to benefit transplantation initiatives within Baylor Health Care System. In recognitionA of this transformational gift, Baylor will rename the Baylor Regional Transplant Institute the Annette C. and Harold C. Simmons Transplant Institute. “Because of our own experience with transplan- Joel Allison, Dr. Göran Klintmalm and tation, we knew we wanted to give others the same Norm and Robin Bagwell and Rowland K. Robinson with a portrait of Dr. Göran and Tina Dr. Göran Klintmalm Harold and Annette Simmons Klintmalm opportunity to have a future,” Harold Simmons said. “We believe this gift will enable Baylor to make our vision a reality by advancing transplant science and creating one of the finest transplant institutes in the nation.” “This generous gift will help us continue to pro- vide life-changing treatments for transplant patients and conduct leading-edge clinical research that will further advance knowledge in the field of transplantation,” said Joel Allison, Rowland K. Robinson, Dr. Göran Klintmalm Dr. Robert and Amanda and Norm Bagwell ring the bell, a Foundation president and chief executive officer of Baylor Goldstein Erle Nye and Joel Allison tradition when good news is announced Health Care System. “Baylor is most grateful for the generosity of the Simmons family that will education and academic contributions on behalf “We are grateful beyond words for the incred- provide us the opportunity to impact our patients’ of our patients,” said Dr. Klintmalm. “This gift ible support we have been given by the Simmons quality of life.” will allow us to increase our research infrastruc- family,” said Rowland K. Robinson, president of Göran Klintmalm, M.D., Ph.D., has led the ture, support scholarly and academic initiatives, the Baylor Health Care System Foundation. “This newly renamed Annette C. and Harold C. expand our transplant fellowship programs, and gift is truly extraordinary, and we are excited Simmons Transplant Institute as its chairman anchor our transplant leadership for the future.” about the plans Baylor has for the institute’s since it began in 1984. Annette and Harold Simmons are among the future.” “This tremendous gift is an investment in the nation’s foremost philanthropists, and their sup- For more information about transplant initia- future of this institute and will help us continue port of Baylor will help transform the transplant tives, contact Drew Oleson at 214.820.4721 or to reach new heights in research, medical institute. [email protected].

Simmons family building better lives through philanthropy mong Dallas’ premier phi- humble. He was born to a pair of schoolteachers thrived as a brilliant and creative financier and lanthropists, Annette and in rural Golden, Texas, where he grew up in a controls numerous companies, including five Harold Simmons have an endur- modest home without plumbing or electricity. corporations listed on the New York Stock ing legacy of service and A self-made billionaire, he graduated Phi Beta Exchange. Among his many awards are the 2002 generosity.A Kappa from The University of Angel of Freedom Award from the Human Annette and Harold have Texas at Austin in 1952. He Rights Initiative and the Charles Cameron given more than $300 mil- began his career by working for Sprague Community Service Award. lion to improve the educa- the federal government and Annette was born in Tyler, and she and tion and medical care that then a Dallas-based bank. Harold were married in 1980, a year and a half positively affect the quality Reconsidering his options, he after they met at a Dallas Cowboys game. A of life of the area’s residents. made a shift from employee to graduate of Southern Methodist University, she Their vision is demonstrated entrepreneur. Though barely has served numerous civic organizations, by their funding of projects making ends meet and borrow- including on the boards of the National Kidney such as the Annette C. and ing money, he made his first Foundation of Texas, Baylor Health Care Harold C. Simmons investment, buying a small System Foundation and The Crystal Charity Transplant Institute (for- drugstore. A decade of hard Ball. Her community involvement has earned merly the Baylor Regional work and savvy moves saw the her several awards, including The Crystal Harold and Annette Simmons Transplant Institute) that venture grow into a statewide Charity Ball Hall of Fame Award in 1997 and will benefit the health and well-being of gen- drugstore chain that was valued at more than the Dallas County Medical Society Alliance’s erations to come — individuals who they will $50 million. Champ Award in 2003. She and Harold never personally know. Harold sold the chain in 1973 and made another received the Annette G. Strauss Humanitarian Harold’s beginnings, however, were more shift, beginning a new career as an investor. He has Award in 2000.

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Transplant institute has provided second Ginny Sillers tells chances for more than a quarter century transplant success story ince it was established in 1984 hen Ginny Sillers with an urgent liver transplant for a needed a transplant to 5-year-old girl, the Annette C. and treat her liver cancer, she Harold C. Simmons Transplant Institute knew where to turn. As she S(formerly the Baylor Regional Transplant andW her husband, Don, had long come to Institute) has served as a beacon of hope for Baylor Health Care patients in need of organ transplants to survive. System for their med- Göran Klintmalm, M.D., Ph.D., has led the Dr. Göran Klintmalm was joined by ical care, she was well Simmons Transplant Institute as its chairman from transplant pioneers Dr. Carl Groth, Dr. Roy Calne aware of the quality of its inception. Since then, the medical staff of the and Dr. Tom Starzl for the transplant institute’s the medical staff at 25th anniversary transplant centers within Baylor Health Care Baylor University System have performed more than 8,000 solid organ Medical Center at transplants, including more than 3,400 liver trans- Dallas, one of the plants and in excess of 2,900 kidney transplants. transplant centers of Ginny Sillers “Dr. Klintmalm has been a shining light in the the Annette C. and Harold C. Simmons field of transplant, one that has illuminated the Transplant Institute (formerly the Baylor way to new life for thousands of our patients at Regional Transplant Institute). Baylor,” said Joel Allison, president and chief “On February 2, 1989, I had very bad executive officer of Baylor Health Care System. pains in my stomach,” Ginny said. “The next “Without his contributions, the world would be day, it was worse. I had a tumor the size of Ann and John McReynolds and Marsland Johnson a far darker place.” two grapefruits in my liver. I was told it was Members of the institute’s transplant staff have Winspear Opera House. Several pioneers and leaders not operable, it was malignant, and I had 10 published almost 1,000 articles in peer-reviewed in the field of transplantation, as well as former weeks left to live.” journals and authored the premier textbook on transplant patients, joined Baylor for the evening. But within a month, she had a new liver. liver transplantation. Research conducted at the “We have a long history of achievements at The surgery was performed by transplant sur- Annette C. and Harold C. Simmons Transplant Baylor in the field of transplantation, but we can geons on the medical staff at Baylor Dallas. Institute has helped produce medication used as not rest on our laurels,” Dr. Klintmalm said. “We “My prayers were answered,” Ginny said. standard therapy the world over, and 35 trans- have to strengthen our transplant research pro- But she wasn’t out of the woods just yet. plant fellows have trained there, some of whom gram, train fellows and recruit leadership. We Two years later, she learned the cancer had lead major transplant programs around the world. intend to stay at the top in the transplant field.” metastasized to her lung. The transplant institute celebrated the many For more information about transplant initia- “They took out a portion of my lung, and achievements of its first 25 years in November 2009 tives, contact Drew Oleson at 214.820.4721 or that’s the last we’ve heard of it,” Ginny said. in the first private event at the new Margot and Bill [email protected]. In gratitude, Ginny and Don created an estate gift to Baylor Health Care System Foundation. Ginny also served as co-chair- Transplant future man for a luncheon that raised funds for the he Annette C. and Harold C. Simmons Transplant Institute seeks to continue its leadership in research, medical transplant program, and she is a longtime Teducation and academic contributions while delivering quality, compassionate patient care. Its goals, which can be member of the Baylor Health Care System met with the help of continuing philanthropy, are to: Foundation Board of Directors. n Recruit and retain the finest transplant physicians and n Train the next generation of transplant surgeons More than 20 years later, she still marks scientists n Continue to make important academic contributions to each March 3rd, the anniversary of the trans- n Grow the research program in disease prevention and the field plant that has allowed her to live much lon- innovative therapies n Raise awareness of the institute’s life-saving transplant ger than expected, witness the birth of several n Increase patient participation in advanced clinical trials services in the public and the medical community grandchildren and watch her family grow up.

Paired donations increase kidney transplants on needed a kidney transplant. His transplant that marked Baylor Dallas’ first par- percentage of willing live donors.” brother was willing to donate but was ticipation in a paired donation chain. This chain The information needed to match a donor with a not a match. Soon after, Kay found will eventually involve six pairs spread from the recipient is entered into the Alliance for Paired herself in a similar position with her Pacific Northwest to Colorado and Oklahoma. Donation database. The alliance is a group of 80 U.S. Rhusband as the willing – but not matched – donor. “Before, if friends or family were not a match, transplant programs that Baylor Dallas joined in However, since both Kay and Ron were patients that was the end of the search, and the patient March 2010. A computer there regularly sorts infor- at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas, waited for a deceased donor,” said Larry Melton, mation, searching for other incompatible pairs that they were eligible to participate in the paired kid- M.D., Ph.D., medical director of kidney and may be a good match and lead to successful trans- ney donation program. pancreas transplantation and a physician on the plants where there once seemed to be little hope. “We know that a large number of potential medical staff at Baylor Dallas. “With paired dona- For more information, contact Drew Oleson at donors are medically able to donate but don’t have tions, we are now able to utilize a much higher 214.820.4721 or [email protected]. the proper blood type to give the organ to their intended recipient,” said Göran Klintmalm, Paired kidney transplants M.D., Ph.D., chairman of the Annette C. and Harold C. Simmons Transplant Institute (for- Donor #1 Recipient #1 merly the Baylor Regional Transplant Institute) Blood Type A Blood Type B and a transplant surgeon on the medical staff at Baylor Dallas. “As a result, the patient has to rejoin the transplant list and wait for a good Donor #2 Recipient #2 match to become available. When we can success- Blood Type B Blood Type A fully pair them, we have two people transplanted in a timely fashion with very good results.” Paired kidney donation matches one incom- patible donor-recipient pair to another. In this Donor #3 Recipient #3 example, Kay’s husband’s kidney was a good Tissue Tissue match for Ron. Ron’s brother’s organ could be Incompatible Incompatible successfully transplanted in Kay. Blood Type B Blood Type B Dr. Klintmalm recently performed a kidney For progress. For patients.® d ® c i ai l o n e e t S p d i e i n c l u d

theBAYLOR HEALTH CARE SYSTEM FOUNDATIONtorch WINTER 2010 Chapel inspires Speakers charm Celebrating Women crowd ith an emphasis on family, multimillion-dollar Baylor Health Care System Foundation hosted its 11th gift for oncology annual Celebrating Women luncheonW in October at the Hilton Anatole hotel n anonymous donor has pledged in Dallas. a multimillion-dollar gift to the “We are here today to celebrate women and the 2010 Celebrating Women cam- network of families who support them as we paign that will benefit breast cancer diligently strive to find a cure for breast cancer,” research, oncology patient navigators and the said Joel Allison, president and chief executive A Joel Allison, Michael Tucker, Jill Eikenberry officer of Baylor Health Care System. oncology chaplaincy program at Baylor Health and Rowland K. Robinson Care System. Featured speakers Jill Eikenberry and “There’s an old quote that’s particularly appro- Michael Tucker joined the Baylor family, charm- “I was so scared,” Jill said. “I honestly thought priate here: ‘The measure of a man’s character is ing more than 1,300 in the audience with their I was going to die.” what he would do if he knew he never would be stories about the way their marriage was affected But working together, Jill and Michael over- found out,’ ” said Rowland K. Robinson, presi- by their struggle with her breast cancer. came the disease with a lumpectomy and radia- dent of Baylor Health Care System Foundation. Jill was diagnosed with the disease just as she tion therapy and have become advocates for breast “This is a perfect demonstration of that notion, and Michael were on their way to California to cancer patients and their families. and we are so grateful for this gift, which will begin shooting for the first season of “L.A. Law.” Continued on p. 3 make a profound impact on the lives of thousands of families for years to come.” Over the last 11 years, the campaign has raised more than $16 million for the fight against breast cancer at Baylor. The donor was inspired to make the gift after seeing a rendering of the chapel that will be the gateway to the Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center’s outpatient building. The inclu- Peggy Riggs, Peggy Sewell, Cindy Carter sion of the chapel reflects Baylor’s commitment and Christie Carter to the ministry of healing. It will serve as a Joel Allison, Betty and Clint Josey, calming and inviting place of refuge, meditation and Rowland K. Robinson and worship for the many who work and receive care at the new Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center, which is scheduled to open in spring 2011. Breast cancer research will be an important beneficiary of this donation. Since 1985, the clinical trials program at Baylor has pioneered the Dr. David Winter and Connie Yates, Gretchen Minyard-Williams development of new drugs and technologies for Kelly and Norm Green Joel Allison and Carol Seay the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. Today, a large percentage of the cancer research under way at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas relates to breast cancer. We are participating in 26 active breast cancer clinical research trials. Much of the research represents collaboration among physicians and scientists at Baylor Dallas and at other national and interna- tional cancer centers. Dr. Leonard Riggs and Carl Sewell Michael Tucker Continued on p. 3

DEPARTMENTS NEWS, PROJECTS AND CAMPAIGNS Focus on Research ______5 Chapel inspires gift for oncology______1 President’s Letter ______5 Physicians share information in Russia visit______2 Chairman’s Letter______7 Dinner celebrates Riggs’ contributions______2 Gift Planning ______8 Jackson builds upon Roberts’ legacy ______2 The Dallas Morning News stands behind Baylor ____ 3 EVENTS Cancer survivors group tours new cancer center_ _ 4 Celebrating Women ______1 Lockards share their blessings in McKinney______4 Grand Rounds® ______6 Annual Fund donations help in so many ways ____ 5 Quality officers share with Foundation board______7 PROFILES Foundation wins creative awards ______8 Joe Colonnetta ______6 Let Baylor help spread the spirit of the season___ 8 Dr. J. Scott Quinby______7 Paige Schnabel ______8

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Physicians share Foundation recognizes Riggs’ contributions information, fellowship to Baylor over the decades with dinner

during Russia visit aylor Health Care System requiring urgent and trauma care. Dr. Riggs and Foundation celebrated the accom- Peggy were so instrumental in raising more than plishments of Leonard Riggs’ tenure $11 million for the project, recruiting the support as chairman of of dozens of friends, that the Bthe Foundation board of ED was renamed the Riggs directors in November at a Emergency Department. dinner at The Mansion at Under Dr. Riggs’ leader- Turtle Creek. ship, the Foundation also Dr. Riggs helped start the launched the campaign for Foundation in 1978, and the construction of the Dr. Robert and Debbie Thompson, both he and his wife, Peggy, Charles A. Sammons Cancer Dr. Baron Hamman, Dr. Vica Stager, have been actively involved Center, which has already Dr. Rick Hebeler and Dr. Katrina Khvilivitsky ever since. Leonard became raised $52 million. The new ive physicians from Baylor University chairman of the board of outpatient building, which Medical Center at Dallas learned about directors in 2006, helping will raise the bar on cancer the differences – and similarities – the Foundation to raise more care for North Texas, is between the United States and Russia than $100 million in his four scheduled to open in spring during a 10-day trip in September to that country. years at the helm. 2011. F Peggy and Dr. Leonard Riggs “It’s surprising how alike we are,” said cardiol- “W hile the list of Additionally, during his ogist Rick Hebeler, M.D. “We always heard all Leonard’s contributions is long, their impact is watch, Baylor launched the Diabetes Health and the propaganda about the Red Menace, but these practically immeasurable,” said current Wellness Institute at the Juanita J. Craft people are friendly and curious.” Foundation board chairman Erle Nye. “There’s Recreation Center, which serves an important The trip, led by internist Robert Thompson, really no telling how many thousands of patients part of the community afflicted with diabetes. M.D., also included cardiac surgeon Baron his efforts have touched. I have some big shoes “Leonard, you helped Baylor raise its profile in Hamman, M.D., chairman of the department of to fill.” our whole community,” said Foundation presi- cardiothoracic surgery at Baylor Dallas. They One of the highlights of Dr. Riggs’ time as dent Rowland K. Robinson. “The common thread were joined by surgical residents Katrina chairman was the campaign to renovate and that connects all these important accomplish- Khvilivitsky, M.D., and Vica Stager, M.D., expand the emergency department at Baylor ments is the hundreds of thousands of patients who are originally from Russia and Kazakhstan. University Medical Center at Dallas. that your efforts have touched.” “It was an exchange that’s good for everybody,” The renovation tripled the size of the emergency Though his tenure as chairman has ended, Dr. Hamman said. department to 78,000 square feet and more than Leonard and Peggy continue to be actively Dr. Thompson has been to Saratov, a sister city doubled Baylor Dallas’ capacity to treat patients involved with the Foundation board. of Dallas, twice as part of a sister city program. A group of surgeons from that city has visited Baylor three times in the last year to observe surgery and Jackson builds on legacy created at Baylor learn about health care delivery. In turn, they invited the Baylor party to be their guests in Russia. by his great-uncle, A. Webb Roberts “The trip served as an exchange of professional information with the surgeons,” Dr. Hebeler said. hen Steven Jackson began He has been meeting with the leaders of various “We gave talks, and they had lots of questions thinking recently about what service lines at Baylor to help him decide how he about how many hospitals in Dallas performed he would leave behind and wants his gifts to be applied, and how he wants heart surgery and how many patients were treated how to go about it, one name to create his own legacy. per year. They’ve devoted a lot of resources to cameW to mind: A. Webb Roberts. Steven’s great-uncle Webb was a quiet, reserved medicine. Now what they need is a concept of Steven’s great-uncle was a major benefactor of businessman who had as many strong convictions how much they can push their delivery system.” Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas, and about civic affairs as he did his business. He ran The Baylor group visited several facilities in his name is familiar to anyone who has visited the a general merchandise store in Georgia before Saratov, including a heart hospital. campus. moving to Texas and “The hospital there was brand new,” Dr. Hamman Webb was passionate establishing a monument said. “It was originally designed as a community about medicine and edu- sales company. hospital. The doctors there are all adequately cation. His first major gift Because of his appreci- trained, and their equipment was purchased from to Baylor helped establish ation for sculpture, German and Japanese manufacturers. Unlike in the the A. Webb Roberts Webb was appointed U.S., the specialty hospital handles complicated Center for Continuing during the 1930s to pur- but elective cases; in the U.S., we handle all cases, Education in 1972. chase and erect all the including indigent and emergency cases.” A decade later, Webb historical markers and The group also visited the city of Balakovo, watched as Baylor Dallas memorials for the Texas where they saw a hospital for employees of the began an unprecedented A. Webb Roberts and his great-nephew, Centennial celebration. local nuclear power plant. $116.5 million expansion Steven Jackson Although Webb also Everywhere they went, the physicians were wel- and renovation program. The centerpiece was a developed a successful real estate empire, he comed with open arms. In addition to Russian 17-story patient tower with 478 beds, 24 new realized that the most distinctive challenges in life physicians, they were also greeted by many gov- operating rooms and an expanded emergency did not come from the business world. ernment officials and, outside the hospital in services department. In 1982, Webb stepped forward His great calling was the strong love for mankind Balakovo, the press. once more and added an $8 million endowment to that sparked his generosity. Webb’s devoted “They really rolled out the red carpet for us.” the $14 million that had already been pledged for philanthropy was inspired by his mother, a religious Dr. Thompson said. the creation of the largest hospital on the Baylor woman who always could be relied upon to console The Dallas contingent brought official greet- Dallas campus: the A. Webb Roberts Hospital. and advise troubled friends and neighbors. ings and Texas-themed gifts from Dallas mayor “Webb found places that he believed in, and He was also greatly influenced by the words and Tom Leppert and Baylor items on behalf of he invested in them. I like that philosophy,” deeds of Rev. George Truett, one of the founders Baylor Dallas president John McWhorter. Steven said about his great-uncle. of Baylor Health Care System. Webb once said, There are plans for more return trips to Russia Steven, who is a real estate developer in the “Although Rev. Truett has been dead for more with more physicians. Albuquerque area and a member of the board of than three decades, his example has left a track “The medical part of this stands a chance to directors for BBVA Compass Bank in New for others to follow.” grow,” said Dr. Thompson, who would like to Mexico, has included a major gift for Baylor Now, Steven will set out to follow that track, in include vascular surgeons and oncologists. Health Care System through his estate plan. addition to his great-uncle’s. T H e t O R C H w i n t e r 2 0 1 0 3

CW: Circle of2010 Care Award Celebrating Winners Women

Continued from p. 1 Chairmen Christie Carter and Cindy Carter were the driving force behind the event, and Peggy and Carl Sewell were named honorary chairmen for their significant contributions to Baylor and to the community. Former Foundation chairman of the board Leonard Riggs Jr. and his wife, Peggy, were rec- ognized with the Circle of Care Award, as was The Discovery Foundation, which has long supported women’s health initiatives at Baylor Health Care System. The presentation brought the audience to a standing ovation in honor of the tremendous impact the honorees have had in the community. Corporate underwriting chair Marta Engram, The Circle of Care Awards are given to those Rowland K. Robinson and Cindy Carter, Christie Carter, and underwriting co-chairs who have served as advocates, volunteers, educa- Dee Collins Torbert Pam Perella and Lisa Longino tors or donors and have made a difference in the campaign against breast cancer. Celebrating Women was presented for the sixth consecutive year by the generous support of Tom Thumb.

Elisa Hill Summers and Al Hill Jr. Nancy Burgher, Karen Faulkner Key and Eleanor Asbury

Diane Allison and Margo and William Goodwin

Lindalyn Adams and Shirley McIntyre and Ethel Randall and Harriet Miers Ellen and Dr. Alan Miller Michael Tucker and Julia Welborn Vicki Rippeto Lindalyn Adams

Gift funds chaplains, navigators, research Dallas Morning News Continued from p. 1 stands behind Baylor Part of the funds will also be aylor Health Care System used to create Baylor’s first Foundation has been raising endowed patient navigator posi- funds to fight breast cancer tion. Since 2008, Cynthia through its Celebrating Women Robinson-Hawkins, R.N., and Bluncheon for 11 years, and The Dallas two other nurse navigators have Morning News has been there as a major been helping Baylor patients supporter every step of the way. chart a course through cancer “This strong alliance is a natural one for diagnosis and treatment. These two organizations that cater to a similar funds will allow us to add audience: people who are proud of Dallas another patient navigator. and care about our city,” said Elise Longpree, In addition to treating physi- A rendering of the new chapel that will serve as the gateway to the community relations manager for The Dallas cal needs, a patient navigator Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center outpatient building Morning News. helps newly diagnosed patients The more than 1,300 attendees at by scheduling appointments, explaining treat- hope. Chaplains from many religions work in Celebrating Women, who are interested in ment steps, tracking the patient’s progress and close collaboration with physicians, nurses and events affecting our community and supporting the patient emotionally and spiritu- local clergy in each patient’s care. They minister women’s issues in particular, are also a ally during this difficult time. Other navigator to people in pain and suffering, acting as helpful perfect fit forThe News’ publication, Briefing, activities include providing patients with access spiritual guides for families facing difficult deci- which the Foundation included in its to nutrition counseling and physical or emotional sions about their loved ones’ care. luncheon giveaways. therapy. For more information about cancer initiatives, Briefing is a free, condensed edition of Another portion of this gift will help fund the contact Ellen Dearman at 214.820.7877 or The Dallas Morning News delivered oncology chaplaincy training program, creating [email protected]. For more Wednesday through Saturday and divided an endowment that will help sustain it. At Baylor, information about chaplaincy, contact Jayne into relevant, easily digestible sections for the our chaplains know that people’s well-being has Grimes at 214.820.4771 or Jayne.Grimes@ busy world in which we live today. emotional and social dimensions. Pastoral care BaylorHealth.edu. strives to bring some sense of order, meaning and 4 w i n t e r 2 0 1 0 T H e t O R CH

Cancer survivors group tours new cancer center building

onning safety medical staff, along with our staff and volunteers, g l a s s e s a nd all with the single focus of making life better for hard hats, the our patients.” S a l e s m a n s h i p The group also heard fromC ynthia Robinson- DClub of Dallas’ cancer survivors Hawkins, R.N., about the oncology patient nav- group got a sneak peek at the igator program that helps guide patients through facility that will lead the way in their cancer journey and Robert Mennel, M.D., treating cancer in North Texas professor of medical oncology at the Baylor Charles beginning this spring. A. Sammons Cancer Center. Dr. Mennel spoke A group of approximately 25 about new treatments for various types of cancer. made their way into the shell of the Afterward, the group was led on a tour of the Foundation manager David Burgher (left), Donna Bowers (pink hard hat) new outpatient cancer building to new building, where they saw many features, and Rowland K. Robinson (right) joined the members of the what will be the building’s chapel, Salesmanship Club cancer survivors group as they toured the including the radiation therapy room, the Thomas where they heard about the new new cancer center outpatient building M. Hunt Auditorium and the Collins Family cancer center and what it will offer Bridge of Hope. cancer patients in North Texas. For more information about cancer initiatives, “I think everybody was im- “They were glad to see the new center and feel like it’s contact Ellen Dearman at 214.820.7877 or Ellen. pressed,” said group member going to be a great asset for Dallas.” [email protected]. Glenn DuPhorne. “They were – Glenn DuPhorne glad to see the new center and feel like it’s going to be a great asset for Dallas that will treat a lot of cancer. Everybody building on a busy hospital campus and some of enjoyed going over there.” its unique features. After an introduction to cancer initiatives at “Baylor’s goal is to become a top destination for Baylor Health Care System from Baylor Health cancer care en par with leading oncology centers, Care System Foundation president Rowland K. as measured by quality of personnel, programs, Robinson, Baylor vice-president of oncology ser- facilities and capabilities,” Donna said. “Our new vices Donna Bowers explained the process of cancer complex ties these elements together. This Rowland K. Robinson started the meeting with an constructing a 10-story, 450,000-square-foot conviction is shared by the physicians on our introduction to Baylor’s cancer initiatives

Lockards share their blessings in new McKinney medical center

on and Tracey Lockard feel Doctors told her she had six months to live; that blessed. her entire stomach would need to be removed. But Blessed that Ron managed to go to Ron and Tracey weren’t resigned to that fate. McKinney college despite financial challenges Together, they talked to countless doctors and campaign update Rand then parlay that education into his own suc- conducted hours upon hours of research. They cessful business. pushed physicians and staff to try the latest tech- Blessed that Tracey survived her bout with niques. Despite the removal of a large portion of stomach cancer. her stomach, Tracey Now, they’re sharing eventually won that bat- their blessings with tle, along with a subse- others. quent one a couple of The Lockards, who years later. moved to McKinney five Nearly five years later,

years ago, have made a she is still cancer-free and Construction is under way at the new $100,000 contribution to able to eat normally. Baylor Medical Center at McKinney the new Baylor Medical “The doctor calls me Center at McKinney. ‘magical,’ ” Tracey said. onstruction is progressing Tracey and Ron Lockard with Jayne Grimes Because they have a spe- “This is really rewarding rapidly on Baylor Medical cial interest in supporting children’s needs, their for him to be part of.” Center at McKinney, and the gift will name the hospital’s newborn nursery. Now the Lockards are passing on some of their community is stepping up to “The end result of Tracey’s cancer is that we’re good fortune. Csupport its new full-service hospital. The trying to give back because of all the ways we’ve Ron and Tracey have two children and focus plans have been expanded to include space been blessed,” Ron said. “We saw this as a great mainly on children’s issues, providing funds for for 95 beds on six floors by the time it opens opportunity for something good to happen right camps in Nebraska and Kansas that allow city in July 2012. here in McKinney.” kids to get out into the country and give their The Founders’ Circle Campaign has single parents a day off. In Africa, they are also raised initial funds exceeding any previous “We saw this as a great opportunity involved with funding for orphanages and feed- giving for a new Baylor hospital. This is the ing centers for refugees. And locally, Tracey tutors first time a community has been approached for something good to happen elementary school children and is an advocate for for support well before a hospital is completed. right here in McKinney.” gifted programs in the schools. Every dollar raised by the energetic – Ron Lockard Although they are most comfortable giving campaign committee will be used to support anonymously, they now allow their names to be important programs for patients and their Tracey was diagnosed with cancer shortly after used in conjunction with their philanthropy. families. Donors will be recognized in the she and Ron met in 2002. “It’s not the recognition of the gift itself, but beautiful lobby area, along with special “I had been sick and we started going to doctors, lending your name to something in which you recognition throughout the site. and they told me I was depressed and pooh-poohed strongly believe can start meaningful conversa- The $205 million, 467,170-square-foot the whole thing,” Tracey said. “So we said, ‘let’s fig- tions,” Ron said, “and if that encourages someone hospital is being developed to meet the needs ure this out.’ I had so many tests, and a scope into else to make a similar donation, it’s worth it.” of the growing population in McKinney. my stomach showed a tumor the size of a man’s fist. For more information about Baylor McKinney, Its design will allow it to quickly double the It scared us to death. But Ron put a ring on my fin- contact Jayne Grimes at 214.820.4771 or Jayne. number of patient beds, with the capability ger and said that I was not going to do this alone.” [email protected] of expanding to 400. T H e t O R C H w i n t e r 2 0 1 0 5

Annual Fund donations can help patients From the at Baylor in so many ways President year ago, Baylor Health Care We feel it’s important for you to see the real System Foundation’s Annual Fund examples and the real faces that you – our Being thankful long after campaign demonstrated the power supporters – are influencing when you give a the leftovers are gone of one donation. gift, so we included several of We showed you how one dona- them in this year’s Annual A aylor Health Care System Foundation had an tion could help a doctor, who Fund brochure. These are the B could help a patient, who in members of the staff at Baylor incredibly busy fall. turn could go on to help the and some of the people they Our 11th annual Celebrating Women luncheon set entire community. help. a record: $4.4 million pledged to the task of eliminating This year, we want to show Annual Fund donations breast cancer. A large anonymous gift was made by a how your donation can make typically go to the greatest area family whose company was founded on principles with the same difference in a variety of need, but you also have the a philosophy of “serving, caring and sharing.” of ways at Baylor Health Care option of selecting which of We hosted a meaningful dinner party to welcome System. Your gifts to the Annual Fund many initiatives you want to With 10 research facilities help physicians like Dr. Kevin support. new Foundation chairman Erle Nye, and to tell Magee make a difference Leonard Riggs how very much we appreciate his supporting more than 800 in the lives of patients at Baylor Visit www.BaylorHealth. research projects, 26 hospitals com/annualfund to learn more leadership over the last four years. and more than 260 locations that support 1.4 about the variety of ways you can make a dif- Harold and Annette Simmons pledged $20 million patients and in excess of 200 graduate ference and donate easily online. You can also million to support the initiatives of the transplant medical students, there are so many ways that contact Paige Schnabel at 214.820.3754 or institute so that “others may enjoy the gift of life.” The one donation can have an impact within this [email protected] for more Simmons gift announcement in late November was an not-for-profit health care system. information. historic and significant “moment in time” for Baylor Health Care System and the newly named Annette C. and Harold C. Simmons Transplant Institute. I reflected on how fortunate and grateful we are F CUS O n r e S E A R CH for all the support we have received on behalf of our patients. I also thought about the deeper meaning of gratitude. The benefits of gratitude are powerful. Adults who Lung cancer screening trial brings access frequently feel grateful have more energy, more optimism, more social engagement and more to advanced technology to Baylor happiness than those who do not. There is a real sense of connection to the world that holds you up. aylor is participating in a study Wood, M.D., co-medical director of the “The key is not to leave it on the Thanksgiving that’s not just exploring the Baylor Sammons Lung Cancer Center. “Low- table.” potential advantages of early dose spiral CT is a much more accurate screen- Acknowledging those who have touched your life detection of lung cancer. It’s also ing technique.” Bgiving people in the community access to the About 80 percent of the lung cancer cases reinforces humility and interdependence. Thanksgiving screening technique required to find the identified so far by I-ELCAP using low-dose is more than just a holiday; it’s a way of life – disease in its earliest CT screening have been Stage I. According to something to be practiced on a daily basis. Fill your stages. I-ELCAP, more than 80 percent of Stage I head with positive thoughts, express thanks and The Baylor Charles lung cancers are curable. encouragement aloud and findsomething to be A. Sammons Cancer The Baylor Sammons Lung Cancer Center grateful for. Center’s Lung Cancer is the only location in Texas participating in If you feel you might be taking too much for Center is part of the I-ELCAP. To be eligible for the study, partic- International Early ipants must be between 40 and 74 years old, granted, try the It’s a Wonderful Life approach: Lung Cancer Action with exposure to cigarette smoke equivalent Imagine what life would be like without a major Project (I-ELCAP). of one pack a day for 20 years. Participants blessing like a spouse, a child or a job. In spite of Dr. Richard Wood Initial results of this can’t have any symptoms of lung cancer. the occasional hardship, we are all the better for study have shown that newer screening tests, “As many as 215,000 new cases of lung can- such blessings. such as low-dose spiral computed tomography cer will be diagnosed in the United States this “Not everything that can be counted counts, (CT) scans, can detect lung cancer earlier than year, and only about 19 percent of those peo- and not everything that counts can be counted.” traditional CT scans or X-rays. ple will live five years,” Dr. Wood says. “If we “We’re talking about lesions that are about can catch lung cancer early, we can do surgi- – Albert Einstein the size of the head of a match, which older cal interventions that can give these people a Over the next few weeks, I invite you to stop, technology can miss,” explains Richard better quality and duration of life.” pause and be quiet within a very hectic, noisy and consumer-driven period. Having an “attitude of Benefits of quitting smoking gratitude” should remind us of a promise that is Every year in the U.S., more than 392,000 people die from tobacco-caused disease, making it the leading cause of much more lasting and fulfilling than a 50-inch TV. preventable death, according to the American Lung Association. According to U.S. Department of Health and Human Go against the tide a bit: Take full advantage of your Services statistics, quitting smoking can lead to drastic improvements in health. higher power’s quiet and abiding presence.

5Every to 15 year years in theafter U.S., quitting more than 392,000 people10 years after quitting 15 years after quitting ndie Risk from of tobacco-causedhaving a stroke isdisease, making it nthe Risk of dying from lung cancer n Risk of coronary heart leadingreduced cause to that of preventable of a death, according isto about half that of a smoker’s. disease is the same as that thenonsmoker’s. American Lung Association. According ton U.S. Risk of bladder cancer is half that of a nonsmoker. Rowland K. Robinson nDepartment Risk of getting of Health cancer and of Human the Services of a smoker’s. statistics,mouth, throat, quitting or smoking esophagus can is lead to drasticn Risk of cervical cancer or President improvementshalf that of a smoker’s.in health. cancer of the larynx, kidney Baylor Health Care System Foundation or pancreas decreases. [email protected] 6 w i n t e r 2 0 1 0 T H e t O R CH

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Grand Rounds® raises $265,000 for graduate medical education

ore than 170 golfers meal and a golf talk with PGA Champions Tour residents and fellows each year in 37 programs. helped Baylor Health Care System player Bruce Lietzke at the Celebrity Dinner. Baylor was recently rated highest in patient satis- Foundation raise $265,000 to Lietzke, the winner of 13 PGA Tour events and faction among the nation’s teaching hospitals by support graduate medical educa- seven Champions Tour tournaments, spoke about Consumer Reports. Support of Grand Rounds helps Mtion programs at Baylor University Medical the recent Ryder Cup and shared ensure the future of graduate medical education at Center at Dallas by playing in the humorous stories from his lengthy Baylor and maintains a valuable health care asset ninth annual Grand Rounds® Golf career. for the North Texas community. Tournament on October 4 at The tournament’s top score was With donor support, Baylor Health Care Northwood Club in Dallas. registered by the team of Mattia System Foundation plans to fund 31 residents and “Excellence in patient care and Flabiano III, Robert Doane, Josh fellows at a cost of more than $2.1 million in research would not be possible without Theodore and Lynn Broyles, who fin- fiscal year 2011. excellent medical education,” said Foundation ished with a net score of 50. With a net score of A total of 97 companies and individuals president Rowland K. Robinson. “Donor support 51.8, the team of Jim Renaud, David Dozzo, provided sponsorships of Grand Rounds. Duke ensures that we can continue to offer quality Luigi Schieda and Greg Perrin had the top per- Realty was the event’s platinum sponsor, with graduate medical education programs at Baylor formance of the morning round. CB Richard Ellis providing gold sponsorship. to train the physicians who will serve this com- The event, presented byBank of Texas, provides For more information, contact Andrea Steiger munity for decades.” critical funding for graduate medical education at at 214.820.2699 or Andrea.Steiger@ Following the day’s rounds, players enjoyed a Baylor, which currently trains more than 200 BaylorHealth.edu.

Cass Robinson and Dr. Scott Webster, Dr. Steve Frost, Norm Bagwell, Larry Gekiere, Wally Reed, Bob Elliott Kitty Mann Robert Farrell and Richard Schubert Joel Allison and Fred Ball and Jerry Jackson

Dave Yoder, Denward Freeman, Bob Elliott, Bruce and Rose Lietzke, Lance Leslie, Brian Wildes, Walker Harman Mark Stringer and Steve Clay and Rowland K. Robinson and Brent Harman

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joe colonnetta

oe Colonnetta is a private equity pitalized at Baylor for seven days. What are your goals in life? investor with HM Capital Partners in Tell us about your education and professional My main goal in life is to stay on the path that Dallas who joined the Baylor Health Care background. God has set forth for me, although I have wound System Foundation I graduated from the University of Houston up in the ditch many times. J Board of Directors with a B.S. in finance and have worked in the Who are your heroes and how have they in 2009. He and his wife, banking and investment industries for 25 years. inspired you? Kimberly, have been What are your hobbies or interests? My heroes are the men and women who choose involved in sponsoring Keeping up with four teenagers, and when not to serve our country in combat roles. I am inspired experimental initiatives for doing that, I enjoy bird hunting with our three dogs. to do my part to help make the country worth the psychological support Where did you grow up? Do you have a fighting for. of patients undergoing can- childhood experience that shaped how you Do you have a catch phrase? Joe Colonnetta cer treatment. They are the think? “It is what it is, so do something to deal with it.” busy parents of four teenagers: Michael (18), I was born and raised in Houston in a large What lesson did you have to learn the hard Lucy (16), Damon (14) and Jack (13). Italian family. I was forever shaped by being in a way? What is a special story that you have about an family that had more love and encouragement Exhaustively check out a person before doing experience with Baylor? than money to shower me with. business with them … no matter who they are. I witnessed at Baylor the extraordinary care a To what do you attribute your success? Most would be surprised to know that … I have close friend of mine received during his kidney I attribute my accomplishments to my father, been a part-time investor in start-up medical transplant, and then he witnessed the special care J.V. Colonnetta, for what he instilled in me in devices and drug innovations with my friend, Phil I received after a serious accident where I was hos- my youth and my wife, Kimberly, for all the rest! Romano. T H e t O R C H w i n t e r 2 0 1 0 7

physician profile From the J . S cott Q uinb y Chairman

Scott Quinby, M.D., is the Describe your family. co-medical director of Baylor We have two girls and a boy, who is the all is such a pleasant time! The leaves begin SportsCare and the head of the youngest. My wife, Rachel, is a dermatologist F division of orthopaedics at practicing in Plano. She’s also a to turn. There is a chill in the air. The school year J. Baylor Medical Center at UT Southwestern grad. We met at hits full stride. The World Series plays out and Uptown. Dr. Quinby earned his Texas A&M. football occupies the weekends. But, most medical degree at The University of Where did you grow up? Do you particularly, fall brings the holiday season. Texas Southwestern Medical School have a childhood experience that Thanksgiving reminds us of the many shaped you? and completed a residency in blessings of life, prompts us to reflect and to be orthopaedic surgery at Northwestern I’m originally from Wisconsin, grateful. I feel blessed in so many ways, including and a fellowship in sports medicine though I’ve been in Texas since junior high. Growing up in the Midwest, the gratification that comes from my association and shoulder surgery at the University Dr. J. Scott Quinby of Virginia. there was more of a blue-collar feel. One with Baylor Health Care System. When I What brought you to Baylor? of my biggest character traits is my work ethic, and thoughtfully consider the scope of Baylor’s As a medical student, I rotated in internal that’s a product of where I came from. healing outreach, I recognize that there is medicine at Baylor. That was only six months, but Who are your heroes? something really special here. I look up to people who are most reflective of it was enough time to recognize it as a premier In the overall scheme of things, it is a minor academic institution. When I was coming back the ideals I have. One example at Baylor is Wynne item, but I was impressed by a report I read to Dallas, I wanted to be at Baylor. Snoots, M.D. He’s a good, honest, solid person What is a special story that you have about an that I respect and whose patients love him. recently that recounts a research study in which experience with Baylor? Most would be surprised to know that … I play the Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center is I work with the kids with cerebral palsy at Our hockey. I grew up playing since I was 5, and two involved. The study indicates that newer Children’s House at Baylor Dallas on a quarterly years ago, I started again at the Farmers Branch screening techniques will allow the detection of basis. These kids have muscle contractures, and StarCenter. We play competitive, full-fledged lung cancers at very early stages where the hockey, with the full equipment. we do surgery to release their contractures so it’s prospects of successful treatment are much easier for them to sit in a wheelchair and go to What lesson did you have to learn the better. This could mean a better quality and school. They used to have to send the kids to hard way? Galveston for the surgery. It has really worked That everything matters. Even the little duration of life for many of those beset by that out well. interactions and things you do can have virulent disease each year. That is certainly What are your hobbies or interests? implications. The small stuff can have a big ripple something for which we should be thankful. I have three small kids, ages 3, 5 and 7, and they effect. You’ve got to take care of everything. I am also thankful for the generosity of people keep me pretty busy. I spend a lot of time with What’s the best reward for a job well done? like Annette and Harold Simmons. As you no Just the gratitude. If I have a patient that was them. I like to exercise to keep fit, and my wife doubt noticed in the special section and I enjoy traveling. We like the outdoors, things really happy and they say thank you, that’s all it accompanying this issue of the torch, this where the kids can enjoy themselves. takes for me. philanthropic couple has pledged $20 million to support transplant initiatives at Baylor. The transplant institute, which will be now be known Patient quality officers tell Foundation as the Annette C. and Harold C. Simmons board of directors about initiatives Transplant Institute at Baylor, has made a major impact on the lives of thousands since it was aylor Health Care System has clinical effectiveness and quality improvement. established more than a quarter century ago. long been committed to quality, safe In addition to the institute, Baylor has As fall gives way to winter, we enjoy the care for its patients. At its September implemented a standard safety course for staff, allot- meeting, members of the Baylor ted more than $20 million per year for quality and holiday season. The spirit of Christmas reaches BHealth Care System patient safety, and a me in a profound manner and rounds out my Foundation Board of instituted a strategy year. It is a time for faith, family and friends, but Directors heard from for clinical transfor- also a time of peace, love, brotherhood and Baylor leaders about mation that includes sharing. As we approach the end of the year, I what the hospital sys- the electronic health encourage all of us to reflect on how we are tem is doing to ensure record. In an August blessed and how fortunate we are to live in a that it provides care report by the Health that meets its high R e s e a r c h a n d region served by Baylor Health Care System. It is standards. Educational Trust a remarkable institution that reaches out and Paul Convery, and the American serves all people. Time, talent and resources M.D., the chief med- Hospital Asso- invested in Baylor produce abundant returns and ical officer for Baylor ciation, Baylor the gratification of having done something special Health Care System, Erle Nye, Dr. Donald Kennerly, Dr. David Ballard ranked No. 2 in the for others. Please think about it. I bid each of you provided background and Dr. Paul Convery nation in process happy holidays and a merry Christmas. on Baylor’s patient quality, patient satis- quality efforts, including a resolution passed by faction, readmissions and mortality. the board of trustees a decade ago challenging Baylor chief patient safety officer Donald leadership to make “continuous improvement in Kennerly, M.D., Ph.D., spoke about maximiz- the quality of patient care the highest priority.” ing the reliability of patient care and how Baylor He also pointed to continuing recent recognition is meeting its goals through safe practices, a safe of what Baylor has done well, including awards culture and supporting technology. In the last and high national rankings. three years, Baylor has seen a decrease of more Baylor chief quality officer David Ballard, than 25 percent in mortality and adverse events Erle Nye M.D., Ph.D., said the board’s commitment to in its hospitals, Dr. Kennerly said. Patient safety Chairman, Board of Directors quality has led to the establishment of the Institute projects and expansion of innovation are Baylor Health Care System Foundation of Health Care Research and Improvement, expected to further improve quality and safety which conducts and supports research related to at Baylor. 8 w i n t e r 2 0 1 0 T H e t O R CH

am in charge of the newsletter” is usually how I explain my F F position A T S E H as T T E E M the director of marketing and public Foundation wins relations for Baylor Health Care “ISystem Foundation. In an organization comprising creative awards relationship managers, event planners, data experts and communications specialists (including Jon a y l o r H e a lt h C a r e Eckberg, who is the real success behind the torch), System Foundation is proud we are all in marketing in some way. My responsi- to share recognition from a bility is to make sure that my teammates succeed. creative awards competition for We have been doing it well. Since I arrived in Bthe quality of the materials it provides to 2007, we have won 17 international creative awards our constituents. and doubled Annual Fund donations, while cut- At the most recent MarCom Awards, ting related budgets in half. We designed a website, the Foundation was recognized as follows: newsletter, mailer and video that were later copied n Platinum: the torch 2010 print edition by other organizations. We exponentially increased n Platinum: the torch e-newsletter David and Paige Schnabel our press coverage. And we launched our first cause redesign marketing project: a Sally Beauty flat iron with a passionate. They are Jewish values of integrity and n Gold: Foundation website redesign Celebrating Women logo. We share each success compassion and texts like “Love the stranger, for n Honorable mention: Gift planning with a community that is proud to be associated you were once strangers.” I am fortunate to live print ad with us, and with patients who depend on us. these values every day in gratitude for my own n Honorable mention: Celebrating As a professional with more than 10 years in data- family: my inspirational husband, David, presi- Women invitation driven marketing and public relations, an M.B.A. dent of ExamSoft Worldwide, and my wonderful The MarCom Awards is an international from The University of Texas at Austin, and a his- 2-year-old son, Leo. competition for marketing and tory of clients including Procter & Gamble, Harold Kushner has said that the question is communication professionals involved in BusinessWeek and Genentech, I love drawing dia- not why something has happened to you, but the concept, writing and design of grams and quoting business theory to unsuspect- what are you going to do with that experience. A marketing and communication programs ing teammates trapped in my office during a coffee better summary of my position might be: I help and print, visual and audio materials. break. They smile politely as I use terms like “mes- people and organizations tell their stories of The competition is one of the saging” and offer to lend them my copy ofThe Goal. courage and care, in the effort to create more largest of its kind in the world. There are other learnings that make me equally happy endings. Winners range in size from indi- vidual communicators to media conglomerates and Fortune 50 companies. The MarCom Awards is administered and judged by GIFT PLANNING the Association of Marketing a n d C o m m u n i c a t i o n Brown family endowment helps Baylor Professionals. build future for two institutes

hroughout his long career was founded on October 31, 1955. Dee started in the masonry industry, Dee Brown the business using a desk in his master bedroom, left his mark on the Dallas and after a few years, he was able to rent office landscape. space and move out of the house. TAn estate gift he and his wife, JoAnn, created Dee Brown Inc. has had a hand in many nota- will leave a similar legacy at Baylor University ble buildings in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. His Let Baylor help spread Medical Center at Dallas. The gift matured when favorite was what he called the limestone corri- the spirit of the season JoAnn passed away in dor, which included February 2010. Dee t he Mor ton H. a y l o r H e a lt h C a r e died in 2000. Meyerson Symphony System Foundation has a Their generous gift C e nt e r, D a l l a s way to share the holiday sea- created the JoAnn Museum of Art, son with friends, family and and C. DeWitt Federa l Reser ve BBaylor Health Care System – all at the B r o w n J r . Bank of Dallas and same time. Endowment, which Crescent Court. He Make a contribution of $25 or they designated to was also proud of more to Baylor Health Care s upp or t B ay lor NorthPark Center, System Foundation in honor of Research Institute his first large project, a friend of family member, and (BRI) and Baylor along with Texas that person will receive a hol- I n s t i t u t e f o r Scottish Rite Hospital iday tribute card telling Rehabilitation (BIR). for Children and them of your gift. Dee served on the BIR Rangers Ballpark in For more information, board of directors for Dee and JoAnn Brown Arlington. contact the Foundation years, and his son-in- “Dee was one of at 214.820.3136 law, Buddie Barnes, is an active member of the those individuals who had the ability to surround or thetorch@ Baylor Health Care System Foundation Board of himself with people that could get the job done, BaylorHealth.edu. Directors and a former chairman of the BIR board. and each individual could always balance the “Our family is so proud to have the ability to others’ strengths and weaknesses without help Baylor in such a meaningful way,” said compromising the end goal. He was a true entre- To learn more about any Deborah Barnes, Buddie’s wife and the daugh- preneur who was able to look to the future and Baylor Health Care System Foundation ter of JoAnn and Dee. “Baylor has always meant give us direction,” said Buddie, who is now chair- initiative, contact the Foundation so much to us, and we’re happy to do something man of the board and chief executive officer of at 214.820.3136 or that will make a difference for its patients.” Dee Brown Inc. e-mail [email protected]. Dee was just 16 years old when he picked up For more information about planned giving, Write to us at 3600 Gaston Avenue, Barnett his first brick and began his career in masonry. please contact Cynthia Krause at 214.820.7928 Tower Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75246-1800. He was only 26 when Dee Brown Masonry Inc. or [email protected].

Physicians are members of the medical staff at one of Baylor Health Care System’s subsidiary, community or affiliated medical centers and are neither employees nor agents of those medical centers nor Baylor Health Care System. Baylor Health Care System Foundation does not provide legal or financial advice.