WINTER 2019

FirmlyNEWS RootedFROM THE MERCY MEDICAL CENTER MERCED FOUNDATION

Community Ambassadors Sounding the alarm, engaging our community

Inside: Foundation Happenings / Meet Dr. Wagner / 2018 Donor Roll WELCOME

Dear Friends of Mercy, 2018 - 2019 FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBERS At the Mercy Foundation, we seek to partner with our - Michelle Symes-Thiara, - Chuck Kassis Board Chair - Carla Kelley community to support diverse funding priorities with a - Conchita Swiggart, - Ric Kirby direct impact on the care provided to patients at Mercy Vice Chair Board - Priya Lakireddy Medical Center Merced. We see ourselves as living out a Development - Cyril Lawrence health care ministry through our physicians, nurses, and - Katie Favier, Vice Chair - Ronita Margain Fund Development - Robert McLaughlin all supporting personnel. - Kaaren Morgner, - Billie Razzari Our community’s need for Secretary - Marilyn Reese compassionate care, regardless of - Terry Ruscoe, Treasurer - Marcee Samberg, RN - Steve Koenig, - Pierre Scales, MD a family’s ability to pay, will always Immediate Past Chair - Parminder Sidhu, MD outpace our resources. Your charitable - Leslie Abasta- - Michael Strasser contributions enable Mercy to Cummings - Kristynn Sullivan, PhD provide exceptional care, advanced - Erik Ekizian - Janice Wilkerson - Dan Holmes medical technologies, and treatment opportunities to all who seek care. In ASSOCIATE 2018, we provided approximately $700,000 in support of BOARD MEMBERS Surgical Services to bring robotic surgery to Merced. We’re - Walt Adams - Carol Madruga, RN - Vicki Bandoni - Amie Marchini proud to say that since July, our medical care team and - Frank Berry, MD - Barry McAuley surgeons have provided well over 200 robotic surgery cases - Anna Bolling, PhD - Dennis McKim allowing our patients to receive their advanced care closer - Nancy Brawley - Chuck Meyer to home and in their own community. - Judy Campbell - Greg Olzack - Suzanne Carpenter - Shailesh Patel, MD We value you as a partner in the health care ministry - Bert Crane, Jr. - Mark Pazin of Mercy and as a dedicated community member in - Kathleen Crookham - Garth Pecchenino this region. You are allowing us to move exponentially - Jim Cunningham - Judy Pfitzer-Boyer - Nettie Descalso Del Nero - Margaret Pia in providing transformational philanthropy. We know - Catherine Fluetsch - Billie Razzari health care remains a vital element to the community - Doug Fluetsch - Marilyn Reese infrastructure and we are committed to serving our - Nini Freitas - Ken Robbins community in these endeavors. - William “Skip” George - Marcee Samberg, RN - Philip Golden - Betty Santi Stewart On behalf of the Foundation and those we serve, please - Doris Gonella - Carol Soares accept our deepest gratitude for your compassionate - Steve Hale - Edward Spinardi II partnership and your caring support of our healing ministry. - Dan Ikemiyashiro, MD - Donna Tetangco, RN - M. Stephen Jones - Nancy Whittaker, RN - Lydia Lobdell With Gratitude, HONORARY BOARD MEMBERS - Rose Eager-Sabo* Jacob McDougal - Bert Crane* - E.J. “Almo” Lorenzi Vice President, Philanthropy Mercy Foundation FOUNDATION STAFF - Jacob McDougal, Vice - Shelby Davidson, Annual President of Philanthropy Giving Coordinator - Marcee Cervantes, - Sally Strasser, Operations Manager Administrative Assistant Follow us on Facebook! *deceased Mercy Medical Center Merced Foundation

2 supportmercymerced.org NEWS AND NOTES

SPIRIT BOOSTER APPRECIATION WHAT’S HAPPENINING? LUNCHEONS A look at recent events in support of Mercy October 31 - November 2, Foundation Board Medical Center Merced and staff members treated our wonderful employee donor club, the Spirit Boosters, to lunch in appreciation of their unwavering CELEBRATE A LIFE philanthropic support of programs and services at Mercy Medical Center. Current and brand new members enjoyed a Mexican feast at the Dia de los Muertos themed luncheons. Employees had the opportunity to change their giving designation, as well as increase their giving amount for a chance to win special prizes. In the last five years, Mercy Spirit Boosters have contributed over $740,000 to Mercy Medical Center. Thank you Spirit Boosters! Above: Left to right: Foundation Board member Dan Holmes shares a smile with Nadine Washington before the reflection ceremony.

It was a full house on the night of December 4 as a number of familiar friends and new faces joined the Foundation for our annual Christmas-time event, Celebrate a Life. Chaplain Rico kicked off the event with a lovely reflection ceremony themed on the healing power of stories. Guests reflected on happy memories of loved ones past and present during the candlelit procession to the main lobby where they were greeted by the angelic voices of the El Capitan High School Choir. It was a truly special evening. Above: Left to right: Dawn Butler, RN; Dawn Check out our website to see video highlights: Arnsberg, RN; and Rachel Abril, RN, enjoy their supportmercymerced.org/news--events/celebrate-a-life. lunch together. Below: Left to right: Theresa Rodriguez, RN and Chris Costa are all smiles in the buffet line.

Above: The El Capitan High School Choir performed Christmas carols while guests enjoyed hot cocoa and cookies.

Winter 2019 3 To all sponsors, restaurant partners, and volunteers who made Mercy Medical Center Foundation’s Taste of Merced a success, we thank you! TASTE OF Because of your support and generosity, MERCED $117,000 was raised for Surgical Services at Mercy Medical Center.

Main Street Sponsors Mercedian Sponsors Sally & Mike Strasser Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home Sylvia & John Bankson Barb & Walt Adams Conchita & Frank Swiggart Golden Valley Health Centers Amie Marchini Senior Care Tinetti Realty Group J. Marchini Farms & Minturn Nut Co. Vicki & Pete Bandoni Wm. J. Koenig, Inc. Livingston Community Health Drs. Kristynn Sullivan-Boyajian & Chi Chi & Roger Wood MFA Medical Group, Inc. Jonathan Boyajian OrthoSpine Advance Health Inc. April Brewer Restaurant Partners Valley Children’s Healthcare Bristol Hospice Aces & Kings Cheesesteaks Kathleen Crookham and Bear Creek Sponsors Jim & Carlene Cunningham Agaves Mexican Grill Educational Employees Credit Union ASIP Coffee Roasters Crane Ag Management Favier Farms Bobcat Diner Dignity Health Medical Group First American Title Insurance Destino’s Restaurant Merced Radiology Medical Group Company Beatriz & Robert Ramirez Five Ten Bistro Maria & Ray Giampaoli Dr. Oscar Ramos & Lillian Sanchez-Ramos J&R Tacos Helen & Louise TransCounty Title Co. Joe on the Go Café Hilmar Cheese Company VEP Healthcare, Inc. Little Oven Pizza Hinds Hospice Bud Wallace & Carol Campbell Mercy Medical Center Garden Café JFB Ranch, Inc. Strings Italian Café Applegate Sponsors Carla & George Kelley Laird MFG, LLC Thai Star Berliner Cohen LLP Andrea & Cyril Lawrence Toni’s Courtyard Café Century 21 Salvadori Realty Lee & Associates Eye Care Turmeric Indian Cuisine F&M Bank Little Sister Orchards Uncle Buck’s Blazin BBQ & Catering Irene & Christopher Henson Madeleine & E.J. Lorenzi Vista Ranch and Cellars Image Masters Ronita & Andre Margain Joseph Gallo Farms McAuley Motors Leap Carpenter Kemps Insurance Merced Yosemite Realty McCormick Barstow LLP Kaaren & Chris Morgner Nunes Farms Murphey & Brawley, LLP Marcee & Mark Samberg, MD Rabobank, N.A. Don & Betty Stewart Family Razzari Ford Dodge Chrysler Jeep Jay & Michelle Thiara Ram Nissan University of California, Merced Marilyn Reese Volunteers of Mercy Dr. Parminder Sidhu Yosemite Pathology Medical Group Dr. Ajinder Singh & Dr. Maria Fernandez-Renedo Above: Local band California Creedence Bottom left: Left to right: Former Board member Amie Marchini, Jill McCarthy, Leandra Baker, rocked the night away. Below: Brad and Camisha Alexander pose for a photo op. Bottom middle: Left to right: M. Stephen Jones, Kessler, owner of Uncle Buck’s Blazin Ralph Busby, and Nancy Olson enjoy good fellowship and the beautiful ambience of Bob Hart BBQ & Catering, serves up his signature Square. stuffed mushrooms. PHOTO CREDIT: GARRETT LELAND ANDRESEN/LELAND PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTO CREDIT:

4 supportmercymerced.org LEGACY SOCIETY

ARE WE IN YOUR ESTATE?

Who should Join the Mercy Foundation Legacy Society? For people who want to create a legacy beyond their lifetime, the Mercy Foundation Legacy Society ensures donors that their charitable dollars are used in the way they intended. If you have made arrangements in your will, trust, or other deferred gift mechanism to make a gift to the Mercy Foundation, you are already eligible to be a member of the Legacy Society. What are the Benefits of Joining the Mercy Foundation Legacy Society? Being a member of the Legacy Society gives you the opportunity to belong to a select group of like-minded people who are committed to supporting the needs of our communities. Other benefits include: • Recognition annually at a special event honoring you for your gift during your lifetime. • The guidance of our professional staff to help you with your estate and gift planning. • A personalized giving plan, as detailed or generic as you’d like, can ensure your philanthropy will be meaningful to you. How does the Mercy Foundation Legacy Society Work? • Establish – Donors can include a gift to the Mercy Foundation in their will or trust, establishing a bequest. • Notify – Donors notify the Mercy Foundation of their plans and automatically become members of the Legacy Society. • Join – Donors join the network of other Legacy Society members and receive special recognition. Please contact the Mercy Foundation Office at 209.564.4200 to discuss the various planned giving options available to you or visit our website at supportmercymerced.plannedgiving.org.

2018 Heritage Club Summer Social

Left: Left to right: Former Board member Walt Adams, Board member Ric Kirby, and Chris Morgner enjoying some great fellowship. Thank you Ric for opening up your beautiful home to us!

Right: Left to right: Phil Favier and Marty De Jager having a good laugh. PHOTO CREDIT: GARRETT LELAND ANDRESEN/LELAND PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTO CREDIT:

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POWER OF PHILANTHROPY In This Family, No One Fights Alone Written by Kaaren Morgner

marked the know exactly where it goes. It’s a Their family members, their wives. 1873 establishment of the better cause! People like to know It’s something that hits home Fire Department in Merced. That the money they give stays here. We when family and friends’ lives are same year Merced’s first hospital, have so many needs here,” Morgan affected. So this year’s theme - In a small, one-story wooden building, emphasized. The result has been This Family No One Fights Alone - opened on East North Bear Creek. nothing short of wonderful! is fitting.” Both were milestones in the The decision to donate directly Over the past seven years, development of our city. Both to the Mercy UC Davis Cancer Merced City Firefighters Local were dedicated to the health and Center through the Mercy Medical 1479 has raised over eighty safety of a growing community. Center Foundation came in 2014. thousand dollars for Mercy UC One hundred forty-five years later “We want to do some good for our Davis Cancer Center. Madruga Merced City Firefighters Local own community,” Morgan stated. is quick to give credit to team 1479 and Mercy Medical Center “A number of our members have effort and community support for Merced continue to seek the been challenged with cancer. the growth of their philanthropic welfare of the community. What began as one firefighter’s idea - Let’s sell a few t-shirts to support Breast Cancer Awareness- has become a community effort with big possibilities. Fire Captain Morgan Madruga took the lead in 2014 when the firefighter who had been in charge was working a fire out of town and unable to come back. Prior to that time, the money they raised for Breast Cancer Awareness was donated to a national organization for disbursal. Morgan had a different vision. He let his vision for community and passion as a firefighter come together. “Why send the money Above: Fire Captain Morgan Madruga stepped in to lead the campaign in 2014. away? We don’t know where it goes. The 2018 Breast Cancer Awareness T-shirt Drive raised $23,647, the largest We can keep it here locally and amount to date in the campaign’s history! PHOTO CREDIT: GARRETT LELAND ANDRESEN/LELAND PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTO CREDIT:

Winter 2019 7 POWER OF PHILANTHROPY project. “Merced City Fire design and printing of the shirts. agencies. We pull together if one of Department leadership support Morgan explained the fundraiser our members is battling cancer. We is great, allowing us to wear, sell, to owners Krista and Earl Stokes. want to be the first to respond. We and promote our shirts for this Earl, a military veteran and the have one now battling brain cancer. project. Steve Carrigan, Merced’s design artist, worked closely with We pull together! We are happy to City Manager, met with me Morgan to bring his vision to life. be part of this project!” personally. He set up meetings so The firefighters’ theme resonated Greg Hostetler, a local rancher, we could speak with the Merced with Krista, a law enforcement developer, and cancer survivor, City Schools’ superintendent and officer. “Our company is only two made a generous donation to the Merced Union High School years old. Code 3 represents the this project. In 2018 every dollar superintendent. He’s been pushing emergency lights and sirens of collected for the shirts is a direct for us to be successful with this. first responders. Our company donation to the Mercy UC Davis We can’t say enough about these is made up of first responders,” Cancer Center. community leaders and their Krista noted. “We - police officers, Morgan sees the community contribution to this project!” firefighters, EMT’s - arrive first at response growing each year. “It’s This year the Firefighters the scene of an emergency. We’ve not just selling a few shirts. It’s partnered with Code 3 Ink for the been doing that within our own the support the community feels,

Above: Left to right: Station 55 Firefighters Joe Jarratt, Brent Boyd, Morgan Madruga, and John McMillen gather around the table. “We figure out most of our problems at this table - what could be and should be. This is our outlet. Where we can talk about calls. Where a brand new guy can talk about the experience. But mostly we ridicule and poke fun! Sounds a lot like family!” - Morgan Madruga. PHOTO CREDIT: GARRETT LELAND ANDRESEN/LELAND PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTO CREDIT:

8 supportmercymerced.org POWER OF PHILANTHROPY

us as citizens to take an active part reminds us of our roots. We are people who can show up, be leaders, and build up new leaders. “Merced is a small community. At one time it was a very close community. I know that it’s not that far from being able to come back to that,” he assured. The alarm sounds faintly to rouse those who are asleep and unaware. It builds in volume to set the team in motion. By the time fire engines leave the station, Code 3 is in full operation. First responders show up and lead. Merced City Firefighters Local 1479 sounded the alarm and rallied the community inviting Above: Morgan says, “Our shirt is not a banner for everybody. The Code 3 Ink logo us all to join them in the fight (our designer) is on one sleeve, and Mr. Hostetler’s company (Stonefield Homes) alongside families touched by logo is on the other sleeve. The rest is all about cancer. That’s how we want it!” cancer. “In this family, no one fights alone!” It is a fitting phrase for us all. the stories we hear. My mom had thousand people, we’re selling Mercy Medical Center Merced cancer, my dad has cancer… Thank nine hundred to a thousand shirts. Foundation applauds the Merced you for doing this!” he reflected. Somewhere we’re not connecting. City Firefighters Local 1479 for Kanwar Singh, director of Mercy We’ve got to keep reaching!” their passion and vision for our UC Davis Cancer Center, affirms Morgan exclaimed. community. They embody the spirit the patient’s need for support Groups like Merced City of philanthropy through their gifts during cancer treatment. “Support Firefighters Local 1479 are of time, leadership, and generous is very important before, during valuable partners to Mercy Medical support of the Mercy UC Davis and after treatment. Providing Center Merced Foundation. They Cancer Center. patient-centric services is a extend the reach of the Foundation priority for the Mercy UC Davis into the community. According to Cancer Center.” Generous giving Shelby Davidson, Annual Giving through the Foundation sustains and Events Coordinator, “Third-

and expands support services party fundraisers are ambassadors for patients and families fighting for the Foundation in the cancer. The Foundation has community. People give when they funded a patient transportation feel passionate about a particular

program, biweekly Cancer Support cause; third-party events help Group, and new infusion chairs for us… these supporters have a deep

patients undergoing chemotherapy. emotional connection with our Providing exceptional care to mission.” patients close to home is the heart Giving is rooted in respect. of our Foundation’s mission. Giving is rooted in dignity. For

“We want this to become Morgan’s team, being involved with something big. In a city with ninety the community and encouraging PHOTO CREDIT: GARRETT LELAND ANDRESEN/LELAND PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTO CREDIT:

Winter 2019 9 GRATITUDE

ASSOCIATE BOARD SPOTLIGHT

Every team needs a cheerleader. Even better when the cheerleader is a teammate who steps out to lead from the front. Carol Madruga is that kind of leader. Her passion for nursing and creating community among colleagues fueled a thirty-year career with Mercy Medical Center. Her first assignment was as a Med/ Surg floor nurse and from there she moved to Obstetrics. As she puts it, “I spent over twenty-five years in obstetrics, and saw a lot of magnificent babies come into this world!” Almost half of Carol’s time at Mercy was spent on the Mercy Foundation Board. Mercy on the Creek, as she called it, had the intimate feel of family. “We knew every nurse on every shift… It was a camaraderie that came with the small setting,” she reflected. It was fertile ground, growing Carol’s enthusiasm for team building. Change begets challenges. As “Mercy on the Creek” and Merced Community Medical Center merged, gathering together - finding ways to be included - mattered. Doris Gonella, Mercy Foundation Board president at the time, asked Carol to consider ways employees and the Foundation could be mutually supportive. Mrs. Gonella had a vision to connect the employees with the Foundation. Carol had ideas. The result of their collaboration: Spirit Boosters. Begining in 1986, “Mercy on the Creek” employees had a voluntary employee payroll deduction that went to support the hospital’s general fund. Spirit Boosters added a new twist; these are employees who make donations through payroll deduction to Mercy Foundation. “People may have only been giving one to five dollars at a time, but they were contributing. And it was a huge success!” Carol recalled. Employee giving directly to the Foundation has continued for over two decades. “We had other fundraisers - we asked them to donate one hour of their pay per pay period. Some people doubled that! It continued to be successful. People would see me coming down the hall and say, ‘Oh no! She’s coming to ask for money!’ And yet, they never said no to me,” she laughed. Spirit Boosters continue to be generous donors to the Mercy Foundation. Spirit Booster contributions over the last five years total more than 700 thousand dollars. “I’m so proud of Spirit Boosters, of the employees, and there are a lot of them, giving to the Foundation,” she smiled. Carol attended the groundbreaking for the new hospital. The day the first shovel of dirt turned remains a vivid memory of the community coming together to build. “We were each given a vial planted with a tiny pine sapling. I planted that sapling in a little pot, then moved it to a big pot as it grew. We put it in the ground the day our twin grandbabies were born. That tree is now over 50 feet tall!” she exclaimed. For Carol, it represents the nurturing required to take all the steps: leaving “Mercy on the Creek,” joining with the medical staff and volunteers of the 15th Street hospital (Sutter Merced Medical Center), and finding the passion together to build the Mercy Medical Center Merced we have today. The sapling, now a mature tree in Carol’s front yard, tells the community’s story. A story of a dedicated team: doctors, nurses, ancillary staff and volunteers nurturing excellence in health care for Merced County residents.

Left: Carol’s pine tree that was given to her as a sapling at the groundbreaking ceremony for Mercy Medical Center Merced. To read Carol’s full story, visit supportmercymerced.org/why-giving-matters/testimonials.

10 supportmercymerced.org PHYSICIANS CORNER

MEET DR. MARK WAGNER

Dr. Mark Wagner’s service to Mercy spans nearly three decades. As a doctor of radiology, he and his practice, Merced Radiology Medical Group, handle all radiology for Mercy Medical Center. From the County Hospital (MCMC) and Mercy (on the creek), to the old outpatient center (MSDC) on Loughborough Drive, “I’ve been wherever the hospital wanted me,” he laughed. More than once Dr. Wagner has served as Chief of Staff and held positions on numerous hospital committees. He continues to sit on the Medical Executive Committee, a committee made up of all the department chairs, currently serving as Radiology Department Chair, a position he’s held for almost twenty years. Community matters to Dr. Wagner. As a physician, the Mercy Medical Center Merced Foundation remains an important link in his community involvement. Dr. Wagner was active in and gave generously to the Capital Campaign for the building of the hospital facility as well as the 3D mammography campaign. He, along with his technologists, researched and determined the best 3D mammography equipment to purchase. “I submitted the 3D mammography request to the Foundation Board. I was glad we could take that to the community,” he stated. “The community support was overwhelming!” Since August 2016, all mammograms at Mercy Medical Center have been done with 3D mammography and women in Merced no longer have to travel out of town to receive this service. Dr. Wagner’s heart for community, passion for his profession, gifts of time and service in leadership, and generous financial support for both the Capital Campaign and 3D mammography keep Mercy Medical Center moving forward to deliver compassionate, high-quality health care service. To read Dr. Wagner’s full story, visit supportmercymerced.org/why-giving-matters/testimonials.

At Mercy Medical Center, our nurses touch the lives of our patients and their families every day. Their expertise, skill, and compassion are now being honored through The DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nurses. “We are proud to be among the health care organizations participating in The DAISY Award program,” says Chief Nursing Officer, Janet Ruscoe, RN, MSN. “Nurses are heroes everyday. It’s important that our nurses know their work is highly valued, and The DAISY Foundation provides a way for us to do that.” The DAISY Foundation™ was formed by the family of Patrick Barnes as a way to honor the nurses that provided quality and compassionate care to Patrick during the final stages of his battle with an autoimmune disease (DAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System). Nurses may be nominated by patients, families, and colleagues. Awards are presented throughout the year at celebrations attended by the honoree’s colleagues, patients, and visitors.

Above: Mercy’s first DAISY Award winner, Danielle Muratore, RN, pictured with Mercy Medical Center President Chuck Kassis.

Winter 2019 11 THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT IN Elizabeth and Michael Sanford Cecilia Bedolla Damaris Sotelo, RN Linda Beever 2018 Betty and Donald Stewart Cheryl Behm Michelle Symes-Thiara and Neomi Belcher Jay Thiara Margie Bell, LVN Lisa Tarbell Nethania Bennen Maziar Tarighi Diana Benson $100,000+ $1,000 - $2,499 University of California, Katie Bernard, RN Merced Laura Bernard Danna and Dan Holmes Stephanie Wedde, RN Christine Rodrigues, RN and Mary Allison Welcome Newborn, Inc. David Rodrigues, RN Jannine and Michael Amato Chi Chi and Roger Wood Teresa Berry Dawn Arnsberg, RN and Yosemite Pathology Medical Kevin Bettencourt $50,000+ Tim Arnsberg Group Kelly Bitonio, RN Joyce Avila Dorothy and E.W. Bizzini Jasvinder Badwalz Lisan Blackwell Volunteers of Mercy Medical Cheryl Baijnauth, RN and Center Merced $999 and under Arnold Blaquera, RN Dianand Baijnauth Emma Lissa Blaquera, RN Berliner Cohen LLP Ira Blatt Bristol Hospice, LLC Kelli Abrescy Catherine Boehm $25,000 - $49,999 Care Wear Uniforms Rachel Abril Carrie Bogue, RN Century 21/Salvadori Realty Elise Acker Alicia Bohlke Jeanne Chang Dana Acosta Anna Bolling, PhD Merced City Firefighters Union Natalie Chao, RN Gina Nardozzo Yrel Acosta, RN Doneil Bolos Cameron Clemens Action Computers Carla Borba Vanessa Collins, RN Varilyn Adams Tammy Borba Commercial Construction Barbara and Walt Adams Odete Borges $5,000 - $9,999 Company Ammi Aguayo Christina Borruel Nancy Crane Robert Aguayo Marlena Boyle Kathy Cravalho, RN Crystal Aguilar, RN and Debra Braden Sylvia and John Bankson Betty and Jeff Denno Kin-Chung Chan, MD Cesar Aguilar Delilah Branco Brian Elmore Josephine Aguilar, RN Tammy Brass, RN Golden Valley Health Centers Sean Espinola Elizabeth and Chuck Kassis Joy Akers Kimberly and Rod Brawley F & M Bank Ashlee Albrecht Karen Bricky Let’s Fight Cancer Together Jeanne Franco, RN Livingston Community Health Stephanie Alcantar Glenda Brinsfield-Small Theresa Grassau Maria Alcantara Mindy and James Broadley Jeanne and Barry McAuley Mika Grisham, RN and Merced Faculty Associates Esther Alcorta, RN Lauren Brooks Rick Grisham Angel Alexander Curtis Brown Medical Group, Inc. Image Masters Annetta and Charles Meyer Jasmine Alexander Jillian Brown Sueja Ingle, RN and Rachel Ann Alikes Katherine Brown Kaaren and Christopher Michael Ingle Morgner Allergy Asthma Medical Kenneth Brown Joseph Gallo Farms Clinic, Inc Shirley Brown, RN OrthoSpine Advance Carla and George Kelley Health Inc. Cyd Cynthia Almeda Christen Browning Gillian Knickelbein, RN Amie Marchini Senior Care Joanna Browning Lillian Sanchez-Ramos and Barbara Krebs Oscar Ramos, MD Brian Anderson Angela Bruening Leap, Carpenter, Kemps Jean and Daniel Andresen Jacqueline Brummell Valley Children’s Healthcare Insurance Agency Joel Wallace Sara Anguiano Paulina Bruns, RN Janet Lee Jasmine Apodaca Yoana Bucio-Mendoza Susan and David Lockridge Deborah Arceo, RN Melody Buenafe Erlinda Magliba, RN Salvador Arceo Rose Mary Bunce $2,500 - $4,999 McAuley Motors Tina Arias Patricia Burkhart McCormick Barstow Llp Laurie Armstrong, RN Sandra Burrough Karen and Robert McLaughlin Giancarlo Arocena, RN Ralph Busby Michael Aldrich Merced College Foundation Melissa Asato, RN and Wilciel Asuncion, RN Ellen Butk Merced River Farms, Inc. Cheryl Atkins Amanda Butler Michael Asato, RN Vicki and Dennis Mineni April Brewer, RN and Lora Atkinson, RN Dawn Butler, RN Irene Miranda-Henson, RN Cindy Avena Elwanda Byrnes, LVN Michael Brewer and Christopher Henson Crane Ag Management Julio Ayala Ana Cacho Kathleen Monson Lorena Ayon Victoria Cacho Susan Dowhaniak and Karen Montgomery, RN Salvatore Dowhaniak, RN Mangal Bagri Annie Cahill Melinda Montoya, RN and Jennifer Balangon Yuli Cai J. Marchini Farms Gerald Flanders Danelle and Jacob McDougal Arlene Balinggan Natalie Calderon Sue and Henry Moreno Linda Ball California Land Investment Merced Radiology Medical Deborah and Daniel Nance Group, Inc. Cary Ballad Company Nunes Farms Martha Banaria Lori Callaway Minturn Nut Co., Inc. Roseli Oestreicher, RN Beatriz Ramirez, RN Vicki and Peter Bandoni Olivia Calos Pearl Family Dentistry Bandoni, Inc. Martha Camacho San Joaquin Emergency Alba Perez, RN Medical Associates Michael Barker Lisa Camerino Fred Pillsbury, USAF, Retired Sheree Barnes, RN Alfonso Campos Maria Fernandez-Renedo, MD Barry Prisaznik and Ajinder Singh, MD Valerie Barragan Annette Cardenas, RN Will Pruitt Jose Barragan Ruiz Gina Cardenas, CNA Sally and Michael Strasser Marilyn Reese Sandra Steffenson Tamkin, Dayna Barrios Veronica and John Carlisle Robin Reese Brook Bartley Peter Carman MD and Gary Tamkin, MD Eleanor and Richard Roduner Transcounty Title Company Anthony Basaldua Suzanne and Robert Carpenter Michele Rose Rose Basmajian and Antonia Carrillo Voje, Inc. Janet Ruscoe, RN and Barbara Wainwright Ronald Basmajian, PhD Christina Carrillo Terry Ruscoe Gail Basso Frances Carter Marcee Samberg, RN and Ma Mildred Bebero Mark Samberg, MD *deceased

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Paul Espino Carmen Goncalves Anahi Espinosa Doris Gonella Rosemarie Espinoza Loren Gonella Maria Espinoza-Caratachea Daisy Gonsalves Andrea Estrada David Gonzales Mary Estrella Linda Gonzales Katherine Euker Olivia Gonzales Latha Ewing Cecelia Gonzalez Kristen and Ronald Ewing Jennifer Gonzalez, RN Michele and Frank Fagundes Marco Gonzalez Above: The Merced City Firefighters pose with their “big check” Matthew Fagundes Maria Gonzalez totaling $23,647. These heroes donate the funds raised from Vicki and Ralph Fagundes Stephanie Gonzalez their annual Breast Cancer Awareness t-shirt drive each year to Fagundes Dairy Jill Goodin and benefit the Mercy UC Davis Cancer Center. Kathryn and Philippe Favier Von Goodin, DDS Dorothy Fenton, RN Julie Goza, RN Tammy Fernandes Angeles Granados De Castillo Brigid Ferrari and Derek Meyer Karen Gray Josephine Castaneda Christopher Dahlhoff Odilia Ferreira Kylie Greenwood Blanca Castiglione Lillian Dal Porto Claudia Figueroa Sheree Gregory Virginia Castilleja Shannon Damas Manuel Figueroa Rochelle Grise, RN Aaron Castleton Lydia Darling Norma Figueroa Lisa-Marie Grisham, RN Jeffrey Castleton Lilia Davalos First American Title Airien Grissom Janine Castro David Santos Farming Insurance Company Ofelia Guerrero Teresa Castro Elizabeth Davidson-Laugen Norma and Hugh Flanagan Tawny Guerrero, RN Rebecca Cates, RN Shelby and Thomas Davidson Armando Flores Debbie Gunn, RN Glen Cavan Christine Davis Danette Flores Andrea Guzman Ana Celzo Julie Davis, RN Maria Flores Ramon Guzman, Jr. Carlos Cervantes Kelsey Davis Yesenia Flores Judith Hartman and Marcee and Armando Linda and Bob Davis Catherine Fluetsch Melbourne Gwin, Jr. Cervantes Matt Davis Kelli and Douglas Fluetsch Jerena Hammett Ray Cervantes Melissa Davis Jennifer Foster Valerie Hanckel Theresa Cesar and Ratna Davuluri and Desiree Franco Brandie Hankins Dennis Cesar, MD Pavan Davuluri, MD Lucy Franco Patricia Hanly Abigail Chacon Kelli Dayhoff Jane Fraser Kylie Harpine Bode Chait Esther De Leon Ma Concepcion Fraser Patricia Harris Terrell Chambers Alexander De Sousa Melissa Frazier Jeremy Hartman Galen Chastain* Carol Deavers Michel-Jon Freeman Christie Harvey Antonio Chavez Cheryl Deed Crystal Fregoso, RN Haruka Hashimoto Julie Chavez Suhail Del Castillo and Magdalena Fregoso Mary Haslouer Sabrina Chavez Gabriel Garcia-Diaz, MD Nelfa Freitas Billy Hawkins Vicki Chavez Annabelle Dela Cruz, RN Nini Freitas Brittany Hayes Nallely Chavez Salazar Susana Delatorre Andrea French, MD Michael Hayes Baljinder Chima, RN Bryan DeLeon Stephanie Frisk, RN Stephanie and Ron Heberline Iram Choudhry Adriana Delgadillo Michelle Frye Helen & Louise Bruce Clark Nicole Delworth Nathan Frye Ian Helfgott Eve Clinton Melvin Denney, Jr. Janet Fujimoto-McCabe Alice Hellner, RN Laura Coberley, RN Nettie Descalso Del Nero Pam Fulcher, RN Lonnie Hendricks Susan Coggin Daniel DeSousa Sylvia Fuller Burt Henry, Sr Roxanne Cohen, RN Amy Diaz Fatima Fultz Tanya Herje Shannon Combs Edgar Diaz Krystyna Gaestel Deborah Hernandez Susan Conley and Eva Diaz, LVN Erin Gaeta Evelyn Hernandez Eric Conley, DDS Cindie Dibblee Kelly Gaither, LVN Joanmae Hernandez Jeff Connell Bernadette Dixon, RN Christine Gallagher, RN Lainie Hernandez Ancelle and Raudel Contreras Mary Dolan Dan and Denise Gallagher Maria Hernandez Arcelia Contreras Jacqueline Dolittle Rudy Garcez Nicholas Hernandez Maria Contreras, RN Mary Donovan Alvino Garcia Rhonda Hernandez, RN Julie Cook Frances Drummond-Mercado, Carmen Garcia Jua Herr, RN Mark Cook RN Casie Garcia, RN Desirre Herrera Doreen Cope Diane Dubberley, RN Claudia Garcia Gaddy Herrera Claudia Corchado Carol and David Dunham Laura Garcia Michael Herrera Michelle and Anthony Cordeiro Elaiza Duran Paula Garcia Gerardo Higareda Wilma Corpuz Jose Duran Yolanda Garcia Jennifer and Jerry Hilliard Yvonne Correia Roche Duterte Robin and Paul Geyer Hilmar Cheese Company Christine Costa Cheryl Dwyer Josephine and Dario Giampaoli Hinds Hospice Isabel Cota Alma Dy Maria and Raymond* Mary Hintenach, FNP Kevin Cox Joyce Dy Giampaoli Cheryl Hirsch Mary Cox, RN Desiree Eastwood Margherita and Arturo Dr. and Mrs. Alan Hoffman, Deserie Crews Celeste and James Eber Giampedraglia DDS Naima Criswell Joslin Ebrahimi, RN Janice Gibson Nancy Holmes Kathleen Crookham Educational Employees Gurkirat Gill Jennifer Holt Kenneth Crow, DDS Credit Union Mandy Gillard Marta Holtz Ofie Cruz Ken Elwin Kristle Gilmore Joan Hoornaert Megan Cuizon-Caroro, RN Kathryn England Jessica Godoy, CNA Loreace and Anthony Hornyak Amy Cullen Sandra Erb Amanda Goff Betty and Michael Hoyt Al Cummings* Jessica Escobar Adriana Gomez Sheena Hsu Carlene and Jim Cunningham Richard Escola Alejandra Gomez Monica Huesca Cyril Lawrence, Inc. eScrip Carlos Gomez Bobbie and Gerald Hunt Gloria Dagsi, RN Paul Escueta Hector Gomez Cheryl Hurne

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Corinne Hurtado Olivia Lynch, RN Julio Iniguez M & C Farms Alicia Islas Ramila Macay Melisa Ivey Anna Machuca J.F.B. Ranch, Inc. Marylee Madden-Bost Katie Jack Luzviminda Maderazo, RN Irma Jacobs Kristina Mahy Prachi Jain, MD Suzanne Malone, RN Md Jaman Amie Marchini and Caron James Kory Billings Above: Former Volunteers of Mercy President Ann Yeadon Barry Jenkin Stephanie and Jeff Marchini (middle) presents Jacob McDougal, Vice President of Javin Johnson Ronita and Andre Margain Betty Johnston and Steve Margaretic Philanthropy (left), and Chuck Kassis, President/CEO of Timothy Johnston, MD Timothy Mariscal Mercy Medical Center (right), with the final installment of the Charlene Jones Michael Markantonis $150,000 pledge toward the da Vinci Surgical Robot. Gloria Jones Susana Maron and M. Stephen Jones Steven Maron, MD Peggy Joseph-Potter, RN Antonio Martin Lori Miller Janet Olson Lydia Juarez-Mendoza Bridget and Reno Martinelli Rebekah Milliken Milissa Olzack Rotselle Jumento, RN Alma Martinez Carol and Vic Minetti Marilyn and Tim O’Neill Christina Jurado Amanda Martinez John Minney Pauline Oneto Ranvir Kang Candido Martinez III Margeliza Minson, RN Karen Orong, LVN Manvindar Kaur Daisy Martinez Eva Miranda Melba Orozco Cristina Kawakami Erika Martinez Francisco Miranda Raquel Ortega Cindy and Kevin Kelley Evangeline Martinez Mishra, DDS, Inc Yajaira Ortega Carol and Clark Kellogg Maria Martinez Elvira Mix Angelina Ortiz Lorella and Bob Kellogg Christopher Marvulli Charlene Mocksing Vivian Ortiz Aubry Kientz Natalie Marvulli, RN Melody Molina Claire Osborne Carrie King, RN Sylvain Masclin Jennifer Monsen, RN Maria Oseguera Darcy Kipnis John Mason Marcela Montano Veronica Oseguera Dana and Ric Kirby Mater Dei Dairy Chaplain Rico Monton Anna Owens Michelle and Steve Koenig Matthew Maxwell Adela Montufar Sally Paasch, RN Richard Kogut Phillip May Lynda Moore Kathy Padilla Elna Koplin Jessica Mayfield Susan Moore, RN John Pagano Laird Manufacturing Karen Mayfield, RN Franz Moosbauer Keturah Palmer Elizabeth Lamont Kelly Mayfield Amanda Mora, RN Kimeca Parham-Johnson Sarah Landels Tayler Mayfield Gavino Morales Soonhee Park, RN Erica Lane Rigo Mayoral Luis Moran Katie Parker Phyllis Lang Shirley Mays, LVN Marisela Moreno Paul Parker, RN Miriam Lara Valerie Mazon Mary Moreno Ruth Parker Pam Larimer Kevin Mc Gauley, RN Melanie Morris Sally Parker Julia Larson Christina McAllister Nellie Moss Omar Parra Eldon Latham Kim and Mark McAuley Mai Moua Violet Parrish, RN Andrea and Cyril Lawrence Jannette and Matthew Shoua Moua Minda Partridge Paula Lawrence, RN McAuley Catriona Moynagh, RN Aaron Patterson Aimee Lazaro Monte McAuley Givanni Mudd Nada and John Pazin Nilda Lee Julie and Walter McCalman Linda Murillo Michelle and Garth Lee & Associates Eye Care Brian McDonald Murphy & Brawley, LLP Pecchenino Alberto Leon Andrew McEowen Gregory Mutumi Berenice Pena Tom Lewis Ashley McEowen Steve Myers Donna Peña Yufanyi Julia Leyva Jeannie McGauley Martha Nambatac Natalie Penate Christina Lima Laurel and William McGowen Dani Nannini Val Penman Christopher Limlengco Schatzi McMilin, RN Martha Nateras Miranda Pennington, RN Justine Lindsey Maria Medeiros Miguel Nateras Tom Penrod Rosalie Lindsey Frank Mejia Linda Navarrete Destiny Pereira Carol Linneman Karen Mejia, RN Reyna Navarrete Lourdes Peres Katherine Lipsey Liliana Mendez, RN Araseli Navarro Armida Perez Ting Liu Yvette Mendez Christopher Navarro Nohely Perez Lydia Lobdell Guadalupe Mendoza Patty Navarro Ruben Perez Nancy Loes Homero Mendoza Rosella Nelson Marisol Perez De Villeda Blanca Lomeli Ramon Mendoza Danielle Neto, RN Sherri Perez Velasco Christine Long Renee Mendoza Jasmine Nevarez Glorie Perocho, RN Kerry Long Rosalina Mendoza Susan Newman Ragina Perryman Rita and Don Longton Santiago Mendoza Lea Newmerzhycky Cailain Peterson Mary Lopes Merced College Jessica Newton, RN Linda Peterson Danielle Lopez Merced Heart Associates Vaune and Steven Newvine Rachel Peterson Desiree Lopez Merced Honda Thanh Ngoc Le Kathryn Pish Nora Lopez-Rodriguez Merced Medical Supply Conway Nichols Stephanie Piuser Ayesha Lor Merced Urology Medical Crystal Nichols, RN Arthur Porras Shawn Lor Group, Inc. Sonia Nobile, RN Amy Porter Sia Lor Merced Yosemite Realty Joann Noceti Leslie Porter Madeleine and E. J. Lorenzi Mercy Respiratory Therapy Melissa Nolan Lynne Porter Kathy Loucks Michelle Metcalfe, RN Matthew Noneman, RN Jeannie Post Angelica Lua, RN Kellee Meyer, OD and Jillian Nord Sarah Potter, RN Serena Lueras-Crites Douglas Brown Thomas Nunes Mary Prado Jennifer Luis Suzanne Michaelis Paloma Nuno Rachel Pryor Jose Lupera Randi Migues Diane Obrey, RN Janet Pryor-Parr, RN Kimberly Ly Kathy Miller, RN Robin Oka Catherine and Lane Puckett Megan Lynch Krista Miller Julianah Olabode, RN Alta Pulido

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Sarah Pyle Nkaukageois Saeteurn Beth Stevenson Maria and Timothy Vietmeier Deborah Quinn, RN Rosalia Salas Castillo Janey Stewart Hector Villanueva Cindy Quintana, RN Krushenka Salazar Krisha Stickles Diana Villarama and Juana Quintero, LVN Rene Salazar Jefferson Stone Eduardo Villarama, MD Rabobank Susan Salazar Nicolas Stone Gabriela Vivanco Leizyl Racion Robert Salcido Stratford Evans Merced Yolanda Votta, RN Susan Radtke Susana Saldana Funeral Home Karen Wagner and Rajani Anesthesiology Veronica Saldivar Charlene Straughter Mark Wagner, MD Medical Group Inc Kim Salveson Deann Sufuentes, RN Alicia Walker Desiree Ramirez Judith Salzberg Maria Suico Linda Walker, RN Gabriela Ramirez Annette Samaniego Kristynn Boyajian, PhD Victoria Walker Lori Ramirez, RN Ruth* and Michael Samberg and Jonathan Boyajian, PhD William Walker Rick Ramirez Elmer San Buenaventura Kate Supinger Mary Wallis Carol Ramos Norma Sanchez Dyanna Svendsen Susan Walsh Esmeralda Ramos Tamara Sanchez, RN Jessica Svendsen Kyle Wantland Daniel Ramsey Yanette Sanchez Debi Swarts Kristie Warner Jason Ranzoni Baldish Sandhu, RN Sandra Sweet Maria Warzyca Christie Raquel Amanda Sandoval Conchita Swiggart and Nadine Washington James Raveret Edgar Santiago Frank Swiggart, Jr. Catherine and Donald Weber Billie and Tim Razzari Fernanda Santos Deanna and Greg Swilley Rose Wee Razzari Ford Dodge Chrysler Roberto Sapiera Jeremy Sy, FNP Eileen Weller Jeep Ram Nissan Alexis Sardina Sandy Syharath Lori Westbrooks Rosebella Refendor, RN Jennifer Sarmiento Jaizie Sylva Shiela Westlake Paula Reinero-Eirich Maria Sarmiento Loretta Symes Amanda White Reverend Charles Reyburn, Jr. Stacey Sarrels, LVN Ana Tagle Leticia White and Mrs. Hillary Reyburn Penelope Sawyer Kristina Tau, RN Mardy and George White Alicia Reyes Markus Schaffner Diane Taylor Sharon White, RN Brenda Reyes Lillian and Larry Scheidt Marie Taylor Margaret Whitelaw Denise Reyes Jessica Schindler, RN Wanda Taylor Myla Whiteside, RN Lourdes Reyes Guadalupe Serna Arianna Tedder Tara and Mike Whitledge Karen Reynolds Nicole Serpa Karen Tellez Patricia and Robert Wiechert Jewelene Rezendes, RN Larry Shankland Cynthia Temple Clyde Wilbert Marian Rhinehart Manjit Sharma Diane Tenorio Janice Wilkerson Jolene Rhoades Nikolay Shtevnin Nikki Thao, RN Gordon Wilkinson Cheryl Rice Bhavna Shukla Npib Thao, RN Andrea Wilson Billy Richards Rupinder Sidhu and Pahua Thao Debra Wilson Michael Richards Parminder Sidhu, MD Pang Thao Shawna Wilson, RN Terry Richardson Mary Sifuentes Vince Thao Lindsey Wine Elena Ridge Chiara Sill Laurie Theiler Pearl Wise Riggs Ambulance Service Tammy Silva Latresha Thompson, RN Wm. J. Koenig, Inc. Jessica Riley Sandra and Albert Silveira Stephanie Thompson Kathleen Wollen Peggy Ritchie Fred Silveira Leena Thuang Kimberly Wright Kimberley Rivera, RN Minerva Silveira, RN Kim Thurman Renee Wright Maria Rivera Steven Silveira Peggy Tilley Julie Xiong Janette Roberts-Mahy Tracy Silveira Tinetti Realty Group Mary Xiong Kasey Robinson, RN Robert Simenson, MD Misti Tolsma May Kao Xiong Vera Rocco, RN and Adelia Simental Esther Torres Pa Xiong Scott Rocco Connie Simmons Guadalupe Torrez Cary Yanagi Leticia Rodrigues Patricia Simmons, RN Judy Townsend, LVN Irma Yanez Dalila Rodriguez Salender Singh Dena and Samuel Traina Bao Yang Kelsey Rodriguez, RN Jillian Small-Elms, LVN Juancarlos Tristan Xue Yang Lesley and Jon Rodriguez Larry Smith Gabriela Trujillo Artensia Ybarra Maria Rodriguez Liliana Smith Rebecca Turner Isabel Ybarra Martin Rodriguez Suzanne Smith Julie Tyra Mike Yorks Mike Rodriguez Smolinsky Fantasy Satvir Uppal Janet Young Natalie Rodriguez Football League Adi Valdez Cassaundra Yuen, RN Raymond Rodriguez Karina and Hector Soares Aurora Valencia Daniel Zacharias Rene Rodriguez William Soares Maria Valencia Joseph Zambrano Theresa Rodriguez Archna Sodhi Mirella Valencia Carla Zamora Roberto Rodríguez Juliette Soelberg Rosalinda Valencia Elvira Zamora-Mendoza Carolyn and David Rogina Kara Solorio Ara Valera, RN Dulceney Zaragoza, RN Anna Romero Sara Solorio Valley Physicians Alliance Maria Zaragoza Carol Romero, CNA Lupe Sotelo Stephanie Van Dyken Rachel Zarate Damaris Roque Olivera Christy Soto, LVN Lisa Van Hagen, RN Marjorie Zatz, PhD Michelle Rosa Katie and Jose Soto Judy Vang Eva Zepeda Robert Rosa Charlene Sousa Lisa Vang Mai Zeunges Emelou Rosquites Maria Sousa Elizabeth Vant April Zinser Matthew Rossow Brett Souza Isabel Vargas Kathleen Zizza Michelle Rossow Sandra Souza Kristi Vargas Suzanne and James Zopolos Jeanie Rotondo Amy Spain Rebecca Vargas Sheila Zuniga Gregory Rouleau, RN Janet Spangler Lupe Vasquez Teresa Zuniga Asela Ruelan, RN Karen Spinardi and Rhoda Vasquez Vernon Zurick Nancy Rushing Edward Spinardi II Amber Veenstra Stephane Zuzlewski Eduardo Ruvalcaba Sharon Spinardi and Cindy Vega Patricia Ruvalcaba Rich Gipson Judy Vega Elbio Sabao Steve Squires Ruben Vega Patrica Sabol Cynthia Stanford, LVN Kayla Verley Sou Saechao Tina Stanley Rosa Vian-Vasquez Nai Saelee Dawn Stephenson Charlene Vidales, RN *deceased

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