SPRING 2018

Firmly NEWSRooted FROM THE MERCY MEDICAL CENTER MERCED FOUNDATION Opportunity Finding your passion for excellence in health care

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Dear Friends, 2017-2018 FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBERS

IT HAS BEEN AN INCREDIBLE YEAR. - Steve Koenig - Board - Cyril Lawrence Chair - Barry McAuley Another fiscal year has passed, and while we note each day - Vacant - - Robert McLaughlin that has come and gone with records of progress, statistics Vice Chair Board - Kaaren Morgner and events, the most important Development - Billie Razzari remembrances are of the moments - Katie Favier - Vice Chair - Marilyn Reese Fund Development - Terry Ruscoe we have shared with our patients, and - Cesar Aguilar - - Marcee Samberg, RN the opportunities to touch the lives Vice Chair Marketing - Parminder Sidhu, MD of so many who put their faith in our - Michelle Symes-Thiara, - Ajinder Singh, MD Secretary - Mike Strasser organization. - Dan Holmes - Treasurer - Conchita Swiggart Our team is committed to building - Jim Cunningham - Kristynn Sullivan, PhD trusted, lifelong relationships with - Chuck Kassis - Dee Tatum donors like you. We connect your - Carla Kelley - Janice Wilkerson - Ric Kirby hopes, priorities and passions to Mercy Medical Center Merced’s work of health and healing. ASSOCIATE BOARD MEMBERS Driven by your passion, you have made a profound - Walt Adams - Carol Madruga, RN difference in the lives of countless patients and families. - Vicki Bandoni - Amie Marchini It is our deep honor to thank you and show you - Frank Berry, MD - Barry McAuley philanthropy at work at Mercy. - Anna Bolling, PhD - Dennis McKim Because of you, we are able to launch robotic surgery - Nancy Brawley - Chuck Meyer - Judy Campbell - Greg Olzack in Merced with the da Vinci Robotic Surgery System. Our - Suzanne Capenter - Shailesh Patel, MD cardiac service line is advancing with increased access - Bert Crane, Jr. - Mark Pazin to our Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) services - Kathleen Crookham - Garth Pecchenino - Jim Cunningham - Judy Pfitzer-Boyer along with the relocation of our newly branded Cardiac - Nettie Descalso Del Nero - Margaret Pia Pulmonary Wellness Center to the first floor of the Mercy - Catherine Fluetsch - Billie Razzari Outpatient Center. Additionally, our Foundation continues - Doug Fluetsch - Marilyn Reese to support our Cancer Center patients through our patient - Nini Freitas - Ken Robbins - William “Skip” George - Marcee Samberg, RN transportation assistance program. - Philip Golden - Betty Santi Stewart Our quality of care to the community is stronger because - Doris Gonella - Carol Soares of your spirit of generosity. We are profoundly grateful - Steve Hale - Edward Spinardi II for your ongoing support of the Mercy Foundation as we - Dan Ikemiyashiro, MD - Donna Tetangco, RN - M. Stephen Jones - Nancy Whittaker, RN continue to ensure access to high-quality and affordable - Lydia Lobdell health care for all. You are one-of-a-kind and we thank you! HONORARY BOARD MEMBERS Jacob McDougal - Rose Eager-Sabo* - Bert Crane* - E.J. “Almo” Lorenzi Vice President & Chief Development Officer Mercy Medical Center Merced Foundation FOUNDATION STAFF - Jacob McDougal, Vice - Shelby Davidson, Annual President of Philanthropy Giving Coordinator - Marcee Cervantes, - Sally Strasser, Spotlight - TBD Operations Manager Administrative Assistant

*deceased

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FOUNDATION HAPPENINGS A look at recent events in support of Mercy Medical Center Merced

CARDIAC REHAB GRAND OPENING

Hearts were full this past March as Mercy officially opened the doors of the brand new Cardiac Pulmonary Wellness Center located at the Mercy Outpatient Center. Patients, hospital staff, and community members had the opportunity to tour the new space and enjoy fellowship at a special grand opening ceremony. Above: Mercy Chapel’s cross was generously funded by Foundation Board member Ric Kirby Supervisor Henry Moreno opened the ceremony with and Heritage Club members. a beautiful message that cardiac rehab is “more than a program, it’s a family.” His words were truly evident from the CELEBRATE A LIFE outpouring of positive comments from guests in attendance. Cardiac rehab patient Bill Beverage shared his thoughts Holiday spirit was in the air this past during the ceremony, “Cardiac rehab has been such a December as the Foundation held its blessing. It has helped me get stronger, enjoy social annual Celebrate a Life event. interaction, and has given me a better outlook on life. Thank Guests enjoyed the opportunity to pause, God for it! We are so fortunate to have a place like cardiac remember, and honor friends and family rehab. The staff is super and it is a wonderful facility to use. with a beautiful reflection ceremony We appreciate it.” delivered by Chaplain Rico Monton. The Foundation was able to transfer $20,000 in support After a candle lit walk from the Cancer of new equipment for the space, but more help is needed! Center to the koi pond, the crowd Give the office a call today at 209.564.4200 to learn more witnessed Father John Fluetsch bless about our naming opportunities and how you can aid in this Mercy Chapel’s newly erected cross, which campaign to elevate the health and recovery of our cardiac was then lit for the very first time. Hot rehab patients. cocoa, treats and a caroling performance by Merced’s Classic Christmas Carolers was enjoyed by all following the ceremony.

SPIRIT BOOSTER CAMPAIGN BY THE NUMERS • 430 total employee members • 54 new members • 60 members increased giving amount • $145,000 raised in 2017

Thank you Spirit Boosters for your continued support Above: Henry Moreno presents Vice President of Philanthropy, Jacob of our healing mission! McDougal, with a card signed by cardiac patients of the past and present.

Spring 2018 3 NEWS AND NOTES

THE RACE IS ON Record Number of Racers at the 2018 5K Stroke Awareness Run

817 participants laced up their sneakers on Saturday, May 5, for the Mercy 5K Stroke Awareness Run. Beautiful weather and a fun-filled day were enjoyed by race-goers and their families at Mercy’s Family Festival following the race. Proceeds of $21,061 raised at this year’s event benefit the Mercy Stroke Program. This year was especially memorable as the run was dedicated in memory of longtime hospital supporter David Zacharias. In the pre-race ceremony, bib #1 was presented to his son Daniel and the rest of the DZ Runs team, 55 runners strong. Congratulations to all the individual medalists in this year’s race (visit supportmercymerced.org for a complete list) and the overall fastest runner, Raymond Rodriguez with a time of 18:44.6. Pearl Family Dentistry took home the award for the Largest Team for the second year in a row with 83 team members, while team Here for Dennis took home the prize for Craziest Team Hats with their Under the Sea themed headwear. Smooth Operators received honors for the Best Team Selfie. Thank you again to all those who donated and came out to support this great cause. We can hardly wait until next year’s race!

Upcoming Campaign

It’s time to reboot “Dr. Bot”, a five-foot tall robot that rolls from room to room allowing physicians to “beam” themselves into Mercy’s hospital rooms 24 hours a day to diagnose patients and offer medical advice. Initial Campaign Goal: $250,000

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Circle orPlannedGiving, Trudy Holck Elmo GiampaoliEstate John MinettiTrust Aurelia andAlfredPia Heritage Club Club Heritage at 209.564.4200. Legacy Circle Friday, June 15,2018atthehomeofDana&Ric Kirby Members Summer SocialSave the Date and ? Stewart alongwithherdaughters, Jana Right: AssociateBoardmemberBetty Lorenzi. Left: DavidDunhamandE.J.“Almo” Society. We wouldlovetowelcomeyouour MercyHeritageClubLegacy you’ll needtodeclareyourintentionsupportMercy. in yourestate,aquickphonecalltoCPA orestateattorneyisall If ourFoundationisinyourestate,oritdesiretoincludeus current lifestyleandsupportthecausesyoucareaboutmost: Consider theseaffordablegivingoptionsthatallowyoutocontinueyour in returnispriceless. more thanyoumayhavethoughtpossible,andthesatisfactionget making majorfinancialsacrifices.Givinganestategiftallowsyoutodo can stilltouchthelivesofpeopleinourgreatercommunitywithout While day-to-dayexpensesmayeatupmuchofyourfamilybudget,you size orincomelevel. the causesclosesttoyourheartregardlessofoccupation,estate You maynotrealizeit,butyouhavetheabilitytoleaveyourmarkon Make adifferencewithplannedgiving BE APARTOFOURBRIGHTFUTURE    in controloftheaccount. bank orbrokerageaccountassets.*Inthemeantime,youremain Foundation tobenefitfromallorapercentageofyourremaining Use yourbankorbrokerageaccount.DesignatetheMercy you deedyourhomeorfarm. estate, youcanobtainanimmediateincometaxdeductionwhen Donate yourhomeandcontinuelivingthere.With aretained life size. future. Thisallowsyourgifttoremainproportionateestate percent –tosupportthehealthofgreaterMercedCountyin a percentageoftheassetsinyourwillortrust–from1to100 Give apercentageofyourestate.LeavetheMercyFoundation H ERITAGE CLUB Spring 2018 5 Barry and Jeanne McAuley: Making Opportunities for Merced Written by Kaaren Morgner

cAuley Motors’ auto and stay informed about the foremost; it touches everyone from showroom presence on delivery of health care in Merced. the newborn to the elderly!” Jeanne M17th Street spans eighty That has not changed. As third declares. “In addition, we support years. What began in generation Mercedians, Barry and things that benefit children: The 1937 as a Studebaker franchise, Jeanne McAuley continue that First Tee, CASA, Our Lady of Mercy now showcases an award-winning service. As family, good neighbors, School, and the arts: The Merced Lincoln dealership. As Main Street and friends they advocate for the Multicultural Arts Center.” grew, so did the medical needs best our community can be. Not long ago, after noticing of the community. Community The McAuleys target their their building marked by graffiti, members and business owners philanthropic efforts based on Barry phoned a Boys and Girls gathered to support, raise funds, impact. “The hospital is first and Club board member and proposed, PHOTO CREDIT: GARRETT LELAND ANDRESEN/LELAND PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTO CREDIT:

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“The Montgomery family (Barry’s when he received a call from Walt long-time hospital volunteer, extended family) will arrange to Adams, then on the Mercy Hospital looked out for family members in paint the building if you will accept Foundation Board, asking him to the hospital. She was known for our offer.” They accepted. The help decorate for the gala. After bringing bouquets of flowers from McAuleys pay attention; they see climbing ladders and hanging her garden to share with patients. a need, inquire, and offer their things all day, he found himself “There were five brothers and five resources. involved. Walt’s invitation exposed sisters in Dad’s family. All married Barry and Jeanne know the Barry to the mission and message and stayed in the Merced area. I struggle and the reward of of the Foundation. That invitation have 21 cousins! They’re all still sustaining a vibrant downtown set him on course to engage and here with their families!” Jeanne atmosphere. Three and a half years lead. Barry went on to serve as laughs. The odds were that any ago the Multicultural Arts Center president of the Foundation Board given week someone was likely to was struggling financially, unable in 1992, currently chairs the be in the hospital – either sick or to pay salaries and overhead bills. Mercy Medical Center Community having a baby. Jeanne was moved Barry offered to help. Construction Board, and remains active in by the attention and concern her of the UC Merced administration the Foundation as an Associate aunt showed people during illness building was underway with the member. and loss. new El Capitan Hotel soon to Jeanne’s exposure to hospital Marge McAuley offered Jeanne follow. He knew both businesses service came from her aunt, another window into serving the would bring new energy to the Beverly Favier, and later, Barry’s hospital. As president of the downtown area. This motivated the mother, Marge McAuley. Her volunteers, she visited other couple to organize “Luau at the Aunt Bev, an avid gardener and hospitals seeking ideas and new Lake” which raised $90,000 for the Arts Center over its three-year run. With the financial pressure off, they stepped back and new people with new ideas stepped forward. “Today it’s a vibrant group with new programs for kids and adults!” Barry concludes. Passion for Mercy Medical Center’s role in our community requires engagement, continued engagement. It requires remembering the story, recounting the story and inviting others into the story. One of Barry’s fondest memories is reflected in a photo he keeps. It’s that of the first patient being transferred to the new hospital on May 2, 2010. He smiles as he thinks of it. There are some days you just keep going back to – days that mark well remembered moments because they matter. Above: The McAuley Lincoln team earned its 15th President’s Award banner Barry’s relationship with the signifying its top ten percent ranking among dealerships in the nation for hospital began in the late 1980’s excellent customer service. PHOTO CREDIT: GARRETT LELAND ANDRESEN/LELAND PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTO CREDIT:

Spring 2018 7 POWER OF PHILANTHROPY ways volunteers could be helpful to new hospital. He was part of the “We both had tears,” he recalls the patient. One of her innovations Capital Campaign team tasked softly. Just give an opportunity. was a travelling cart stocked with with taking the vision for the new When the recession of 2008 newspapers, magazines, and little hospital into the community. His hit and the market fell in January personal care items the patient excitement surfaces as he recalls, and February of 2009, the Capital might want or need that the “This was a once in a lifetime deal. Campaign team stopped, took hospital did not provide. Her ability This would be the single most a breath, let everyone find their to see needs and devise creative important privately funded project bearings, and then moved forward. solutions impressed Jeanne. to benefit this community during The community response continued “We’ve been brought up by our lifetimes. That’s a pretty good to build and every donation both our families to be involved, thing to help out and invest in!” mattered. “I’m so proud of us!” by donating financially, offering Barry found that the vision Barry smiles. a talent, and volunteering time. resonated with community Barry describes his and Jeanne’s However you are gifted—use it!” members. “I explained what we involvement with the hospital as Jeanne concludes. wanted to accomplish and what a team effort. “Jeanne has no Barry chimes in, “Yes, family set we needed. I took people on tours, title, but she’s right there. She’s the example, but I go back to this showed them what was coming, an advocate, and you want her to - invite and expose. It’s exposure! showed the value,” he recalls. “I’ll advocate for you!” he assures. In Give people the opportunity to be never forget Helen Evans’ words: the beginning for Jeanne, it was in a room with doers. It’s easy to ‘We always thought of ourselves as decorating for the galas, creating be around people that don’t do, community supporters. Nobody’s flower arrangements and table but my gosh we’ve got a wonderful ever asked us for more than a decorations. For the last ten years base of doers. Give folks an $100.00 ticket.’” Barry responded, she has served as a lay member opportunity!” “Would you consider a $50,000 of the Community Board’s Quality For Barry, that opportunity came gift?” Helen called Barry a few Committee. when the Foundation Board raised days later to contribute in honor of According to Walt Adams, $5.4 million in capital for the her late husband, Stratford Evans. Quality Committee chair, “We (lay members) serve as the eyes and ears of the community, sharing compliments as well as concerns regarding patient experience.” When someone tells Jeanne about their patient experience, Jeanne asks permission to share that story. The concern or the compliment is shared with the appropriate hospital department head whether it’s nursing, emergency room, or ancillary services. The department head follows up and addresses the concern, or shares the compliment. “We want our hospital to be top- notch!” Jeanne states. Great care from a dedicated team takes effort and encouragement from everyone Above: Both Barry and Jeanne enjoy the garden. That shared interest finds its involved. way into their travels. “We always find nurseries or botanical gardens to visit!” Not long ago, Jeanne Jeanne smiles. experienced that teamwork. A PHOTO CREDIT: GARRETT LELAND ANDRESEN/LELAND PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTO CREDIT:

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system.” Recruiting and retaining new doctors is essential for our community. Jeanne had the opportunity to meet orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. Gabriel Garcia- Diaz. “He and his family are so happy here and want to bring their family from Puerto Rico here too. It’s wonderful to meet new doctors who love being here, who enjoy our community!” Engaging physicians with a passion to serve and enjoy our community benefits us all. The McAuleys’ gifts of time and service to the Foundation and Community Boards (over thirty years respectively), and generous financial support of the Capital Campaign as well as the Cancer Center and the Endoscopic Above: Barry and Jeanne recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Ultrasound System, embody the spirit of philanthropy. Barry’s eyes bout with infected kidney stones At a recent joint meeting of the light up as he leans in and says, became a battle for her life. Medical Staff and Community “Look how far we’ve come! We She showed signs of sepsis and Board, Barry and Jeanne learned are positioned for opportunity for needed immediate treatment. of the ongoing effort being made additional services here in Merced, “That wonderful nurse got my by Chuck Kassis (CEO) and the and it portends to be even better IV’s going and remained with me administrative team to locate and going forward. My goodness, look to coordinate my care!” Jeanne bring new specialists to Mercy at the synergies converging here! A recalls. Dr. Dennis Cesar, caring for Medical Center. Yolanda Brewer, $262 million hospital facility, UC patients in Los Banos, explained Director of Business Development Merced, and Merced College with the surgical procedure Jeanne and Physician Relations, reported, its Allied Health teaching programs needed to Dr. Mark Wagner via a “We are actively engaged with all for nursing and lab technicians.” phone conversation. Jeanne awoke the different specialties. A total Barry and Jeanne invite us to join the next day in the Intensive Care of six new physicians in the areas the doers. Steadfast optimism fuels Unit and Dr. Cesar came in to of obstetrics and gynecology, their passion and they remind us check on her. “You know Jeanne, general surgery, anesthesiology, that we are a community that works Dr. Wagner saved your life,” he interventional cardiology, and together for quality health care remarked. When complaints about family practice/obstetrics have delivery. Barry pulls out his phone, the emergency room surface in joined our community since March and scrolling through his contacts conversation, Jeanne listens and 5, 2018. In addition, we have he says to Jeanne with a smile, then shares her experience. It’s a letter of intent from a female “Let’s see, who should we invite an opportunity to voice her thanks uro-gynecologist who is trained in next?” once again. “That ER team saved robotics. Two general surgeons and my life! I want people to know how one gynecologist already practicing lucky we are to have this team and here are in training for certification this brand new hospital!” on the new da Vinci robotic surgery PHOTO CREDIT: GARRETT LELAND ANDRESEN/LELAND PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTO CREDIT:

Spring 2018 9 GRATITUDE

ASSOCIATE BOARD SPOTLIGHT

The Associate Board of the Mercy Foundation is comprised of emerging civic and business leaders who are committed to the ongoing success of the Mercy Foundation. The Associate Board members are critical to our mission as they fulfilled a 9 year commitment as Foundation Board Members. Because of this commitment to our mission, they have distinguished themselves as prominent figures in our Foundation’s history.

And one of our most cherished Associate Board members, Betty Stewart, was in attendance this spring at our Annual Associate Board Member Luncheon. Mrs. Stewart was one of the first babies born at Mercy Hospital in 1925; and fifty-nine years later was one of our first Foundation Board members.

In 1984, Mercy Hospital Advisory Board formed a Foundation Board to support the hospital in the community. Bert Crane, then on the board of directors, wondered if Betty might consider being a board member. “Bert, how long do you want me?” she chuckled. “Well let’s say two years,” he replied. “Ok. I’ll do that!” Eleven years later she told Bert that was the longest two years of her life. And now, Betty is going on 34 years of support toward the Mercy Foundation.

If you want to read and learn more about the life of Betty and Don Stewart, visit our website at supportmercymerced.org under “Why Giving Matters”.

GRATEFUL PATIENTS

John G. Fernandez II, Commander, United States Navy (Retired), presented Nicholas Paskin, RN, with the Navy Commendation Medal for the excellent care given to John’s father, Mr. Frank J. Fernandez, during his end of life journey at Mercy Medical Center. Read John’s touching letter of gratitude here.

& FAMILIES

FAREWELL TO A RETIRING BOARD MEMBER Jim Cunningham is a local rancher who has contributed tirelessly to improving life in Merced County through his involvement in many community organizations, including serving as a Capital Campaign Cabinet Member for our Mercy “We would like to thank the both of you for the many years that you have Foundation. Jim is currently an Associate Board Member who recently rejoined been making sure that we stay as healthy as possible.” the Foundation Board of Directors. During his tenure, Jim held many hats with the Foundation, most recently serving as interim chair of our Board Development - Barb and Walt Adams, to Dr. Donald Carter and Dr. Christian Gallery Committee. Although Jim is leaving the board, we know that he will always remain a member of the Mercy Foundation.

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ADVANCING HEALTH CARE Your Investment in our Community is Changing Lives

Mercy Medical Center Merced is now offering a breakthrough approach to surgery in our community with its new da Vinci® Robotic Surgical System.

This revolutionary and minimally invasive technology enables surgeons to perform even the most complex and delicate procedures through a few tiny incisions with unmatched dexterity, 3D high-definition vision and superior control. Overcoming the limitations of traditional open surgery, the da Vinci robot seamlessly translates a surgeon’s hand, wrist and finger movements into precise real-time movements inside the patient.

The significant benefits of this advanced technology include reduced risk of infection, minimal scarring, less pain, a shorter hospital stay and a faster recovery.

Procedures performed with the da Vinci Surgical System include the following specialties: cardiothoracic, oncology, gynecology, urology, and gastroenterology.

Thanks to the spirit of generosity of our community we were able to raise approximately $700,000, or nearly half of the cost, for the da Vinci Robotic Surgery System. We are culminating the campaign at our biennial Taste of Merced event on Friday, September 28, 2018. Event sponsorships are still available if you would like to support the medical center and the Surgical Services Department.

Dr. Alfred Johnson, General Surgeon

Campaign Champion - da Vinci Robotic Surgery System

“All patients are deserving of high quality care and it’s my responsibility to be as empathetic as possible and use my breadth of experience to treat their condition successfully. I’m honored to serve in this role as champion of the da Vinci program at Mercy.”

Pictured: Dr. Alfred Johnson, Nicole Reynolds, Janine Castro, Dr. Ming Lee, Dr. Davuluri, and Amber Sanchez, after successfully completing the first robotic surgery case at Mercy Medical Center Merced on May 4, 2018. Not pictured: Mercy’s da Vinci Coordinator Minerva Jurado.

Spring 2018 11 THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT IN Sueja Ingle, RN and Tabitha Alves Michael Ingle Jean and Daniel Andresen 2017 Gillian Knickelbein, RN Cristyn and Anthony Aquino Janet Lee Ruel Arandia Susan and David Lockridge Salvador Arceo Erlinda Magliba, RN Axel Arias Carlene and Jim Jeanne and Barry McAuley Tina Arias $50,000+ Cunningham Kathleen Monson Nathan Armendariz, RN Fagundes Dairy Melinda Montoya and Laurie Armstrong, RN Volunteers of Mercy Medical Fluetsch & Busby Insurance Gerald Flanders Giancarlo Arocena, RN Center Merced Image Masters Sue and Henry Moreno Michael Asato, RN James J. Stevinson, Deborah and Daniel Nance Danette Atalig Cheryl Atkins $10,000 - $24,999 A Corporation Palazzo Farming, Inc. Carolyn* and M. Stephen Parminder S. Sidhu Lora Atkinson, RN Jones Medical Corporation Amanda Avelar Dignity Health Medical Carla and George Kelley Pearl Family Dentistry Kelly Avila Group Merced Leap, Carpenter, Kemps Alba Perez, RN Jaime Avilla Danna and Dan Holmes Insurance Agency Fred Pillsbury Brianna Ayala Joseph Gallo Farms Lydia Lobdell Scott Porter Julio Ayala Elizabeth and Chuck Kassis McAuley Motors Barry Prisaznik Sydney Ayotte, RN Merced Faculty Associates Danelle and Jacob Susan Radtke Jasvinder Badwalz Medical Group, Inc. McDougal Robin Reese Sonia Baeza Merced Radiology Medical Merced Yosemite Realty Riggs Ambulance Service Zenaida Baeza Group, Inc. Annetta and Charles Meyer Michele Rose Mangal Bagri Kaaren and Christopher Minturn Nut Co., Inc. Elizabeth and Michael David Bailey Morgner Irene Miranda-Henson, RN Sanford Susan Balcarcel William J. Koenig, Inc. Melba and Galen Miyamoto Maria Fernandez-Renedo, Latricia Baltrip Karen Montgomery, RN MD and Ajinder Singh, MD Martha Banaria $5,000 - $9,000 Michelle and Garth Sandra Steffenson Tamkin, Donna Bandoni Pecchenino MD and Gary Tamkin, MD Karen and Louie Bandoni Rabobank Lisa Tarbell Vicki and Peter Bandoni Cheryl Baijnauth, RN and Beatriz Ramirez, RN Maziar Tarighi Sylvia and John Bankson Dianand Baijnauth Razzari Ford Mazda Wanda Taylor Michael Barker Bear Creek Anesthesia Gregory Rouleau, RN Total Compression Solutions Renee and Gregory Barlow Medical Group Marcee Samberg, RN and USA, Inc. Janelle and James Barnes Century 21/Salvadori Realty Mark Samberg, MD Valley Children’s Healthcare Sheree Barnes, RN Kin-Chung Chan, MD Shane Smith Denise and Michael Kathryn Barnett Susan Dowhaniak and Sunit R. Patel, M.D. A Van Horn Nancy Barnett Salvatore Dowhaniak, RN Professional Corporation Von Goodin DDS Inc Felipe Barragan Golden Valley Health Thomas C. Williams Inc. Barbara Wainwright Valerie Barragan Centers University of California, Stephanie Wedde, RN Jose Barragan Ruiz J. Marchini Farms Merced Welcome Newborn, Inc. Dayna Barrios Kirby Manufacturing, Inc. Janice Wilkerson Samuel Barron Andrea and Cyril Lawrence Chi Chi and Roger Wood Brook Bartley Livingston Community Carrie Xiong Arline Basaldua Health Services Inc. $1,000 - $2,499 Richard Escola Karen and Robert Karen Bass McLaughlin Gail Basso Merced Heart Associates Barbara and Walt Adams $999 and under Angel Bates Merced Hospitalist Michael Aldrich Marisa Becerra Medical Group, Inc./ Mary Allison April Beck Pacific Healthworks Jannine and Michael Amato David Zacharias* Catherine Acosta Cecilia Bedolla OrthoSpine Advance Dawn Arnsberg, RN and Jonathan Beesley Health Inc. Tim Arnsberg Dana Acosta Yrel Acosta, RN Linda Beever Marilyn Reese Melissa Asato, RN Neomi Belcher San Joaquin Emergency Joyce Avila Christen Adams Chuck Adams Margie Bell, LVN Medical Associates Bandoni, Inc. Carrie Bender Lillian Sanchez-Ramos and BloodSource Varilyn Adams Lisa Agcaoili Diana Benson Oscar Ramos, MD Glenda Brinsfield-Small Katie Bernard, RN Victoria and Joerg Schuller, Bristol Hospice, LLC Ammi Aguayo Robert Aguayo Christine Bernardo- MD Natalie Chao, RN Rodrigues, RN and David Betty and Donald Stewart Baljinder Chima, RN Crystal Aguilar, RN and Cesar Aguilar Rodrigues, RN Sally and Michael Strasser Cameron Clemens Joanne Berry Thiara Orchards Betty and Lincoln Clendenin Gabby Aguilar Josephine Aguilar, RN Teresa Berry Transcounty Title Company Vanessa Collins, RN Kelly Bitonio, RN Voje, Inc. Community Foundation of Joy Akers Karen and Richard Albright Monica Bittis Joel Wallace Merced County Dorothy and E.W. Bizzini Yosemite Pathology Kathy Cravalho, RN Maria Alcantara Esther Alcorta, RN Lisan Blackwell Medical Group Kathleen Crookham Arnold Blaquera, RN Shelby and Thomas Joyin Aleru, RN Jasmine Alexander Emma Lissa Blaquera, RN Davidson Ruth and Michael Samberg $2,500 - $4,999 Joslin Ebrahimi, RN Rachel Ann Alikes Andrew Alkema Carrie Bogue, RN Brian Elmore Anna Bolling Amie Marchini Senior Care Sean Espinola Mounir Alkhouri Allergy Asthma Medical Carla Borba Frank Berry Jr., MD Kathryn and Philippe Favier Tammy Borba April Brewer, RN and Jeanne Franco, RN Clinic, Inc Cyd Cynthia Almeda Odete Borges Michael Brewer Linda Golden, RN Santram Boughen Theresa Cesar and Dennis Hinds Hospice Alternative Power Cesar, MD Suzie Huie and John Generation, Inc. Cirrus Company LLC Silviano Alvarez Huie, Jr. *deceased

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Lisa and Max Dalrymple Yesenia Flores Shannon Damas Catherine Fluetsch Greg D’Ambrogio Kay Chapman Lilia Davalos Sarah Foltz David Santos Farming Sara Forbes Elizabeth Davidson Jennifer Foster Christine Davis William Foster* Julie Davis, RN Desiree Franco Lillian Dal Porto Lucy Franco Melissa Davis Jane Fraser Above: Cardiac Pulmonary Wellness Center Staff members are Kelli Dayhoff Ma Concepcion Fraser Veronica De La Cruz Michel-Jon Freeman all smiles on the first day of business in the new space at Mercy Erika De La Torre Crystal Fregoso, RN Outpatient Center. Left to right: Supervisor Henry Moreno, Jeanne Esther De Leon Magdalena Fregoso Franco, RN, BSN, and Diane Obrey, RN, BSN. Jennifer Deal Nelfa Freitas Carol Deavers Nancy Holmes Cindi Deegan Stephanie Frisk, RN Suhail Del Castillo and Michelle Frye Marlena Boyle Michelle Cerezo Gabriel Garcia-Diaz, MD Pam Fulcher, RN Gabriela Bracamontes Anthony Cervantes Annabelle Dela Cruz, RN Krystyna Gaestel Luis Bracamontes Carlos Cervantes Susana Delatorre Kelly Gaither, LVN Debra Braden Marcee and Armando Adriana Delgadillo Christine Gallagher, RN Delilah Branco Cervantes Lisa Delora Lori and Michael Gallo Tammy Brass, RN Ray Cervantes Melvin Denney, Jr. Julie Garber, RN Mason Brawley Abigail Chacon Natalina Descalso Del Nero Rudy Garcez Kimberly and Rod Brawley Bode Chait Eva Diaz, LVN Carmen Garcia Karri Brazel Terrell Chambers Jodi Diaz Casie Garcia, RN Patricia and Michael Jeanne Chang Bernadette Dixon, RN Joanne Garcia Keennon Carol Chapman DJ Jones Merced Rocks Laura Garcia Evelyn Briseno Katherine and Edward Rose Good Deed Doers Lilian Garcia Chelsea Brock Jason Duyette Mary Dolan Michelle Garcia Brookhurst Farms Hijab Chaudhry Denny Drake Yolanda Garcia Carol Brooks Mah Noor Chaudhry Frances Drummond- Svetla and Dimitar Gargova Curtis Brown Antonio Chavez Mercado, RN Devina Garza Greg Brown Maria Chavez Roche John Duarte Alex Gasteal JoAnn Brown Vicki Chavez Diane Dubberley, RN Thelma Germany Jordynne Brown Nallely Chavez Salazar Carol and David Dunham Josephine and Dario Katherine Brown Rosa Cisneros, LVN Larry Shankland Giampaoli Kim Brown and Philip Bruce Clark Rose Basmajian and Maria and Raymond Brown, RN Phyllis Clark Ronald Basmajian, PhD Giampaoli Shirley Brown, RN Laura Coberley, RN Elaiza Duran Madeleine and E. J. Lorenzi Jackie Brummell Roxanne Cohen, RN Deborah Durbin-Arceo, RN Janice Gibson Paulina Bruns, RN Amelia and Arturo Gemma Minetti Gurkirat Gill Glen Bruss Colmenero Vicki and Ralph Fagundes Mandy Gillard Sofia Bulahan Shannon Combs David Eagle Kristle Gilmore Rose Mary and Stan Bunce Dylan Compher Emma Edwards, RN Jessica Godoy, CNA Patricia Burkhart Susan Conley and Patricia Egan, PA Joanne Gold Sandra Burrough Eric Conley, DDS Jessica Escobar Adriana Gomez Ralph Busby Jeff Connell Pauline Oneto Alejandra Gomez Dawn Butler, RN Margaret Connell and eScrip Carlos Gomez Tyler Button R. Steve Phillips Rocio Esquivel Ernesto Gomez Elwanda Byrnes, LVN Arcelia Contreras Andrea Estrada Doris Gonella Ana Cacho Maria Contreras, RN Cynthia Estrada Daisy Gonsalves Caryn Cadsap Julie Cook Jennifer and Gregory Euker Linda Gonzales Yuli Cai Laura Cook Katherine Euker Lorie Gonzales Jose Calderon Steve Cook Kim and Kelley Evans Olivia Gonzales Juana Calderon Sharon Copeland Lori Everhart Christian Gonzalez Lisa Calderon Michelle and Anthony Frederic Everly Jennifer Gonzalez, RN California Land Cordeiro Durell Ewing Maria Gonzalez Investment Company Wilma Corpuz Latha Ewing Zoraya Gonzalez Drewcilla Camacho Rosa Correia, RN Michael Cuchna Julie Goza, RN Martha Camacho Christine Costa Susan and Gordon Spencer Angeles Granados De Mary and Scott Camper James Costa Ting Feng Castillo Annette Cardenas, RN Isabel Cota Dorothy Fenton, RN Karen Gray Gina Cardenas Kevin Cox Tammy Fernandes Rochelle Grise, RN Care Wear Uniforms Mary Cox, RN Carlos Fernandez Lisa-Marie Grisham, RN Veronica and John Carlisle Nancy Crane Dodie Fernandez Mika Grisham, RN and Peter Carman Bobby Crawford Guadalupe Fernandez Rick Grisham Suzanne and Robert Melinda Crooks Brigid Ferrari and Carrie Grissom, RN and Carpenter Eraldo Cruz Derek Meyer Scott Grissom Antonia Carrillo Ofie Cruz Odilia Ferreira Tawny Guerrero, RN Josephine Castaneda Mater Dei Dairy Jennifer Ferreria Vanessa Guevara Blanca Castiglione Megan Cuizon-Caroro, RN First American Title Debbie Gunn, RN Virginia Castilleja Amy Cullen Insurance Company Sherae Gurrola, RN Joyce Castillo Gloria Dagsi, RN Nini Freitas Jerena Hammett Stephanie Castillo Christopher Dahlhoff Jane Flatt Valerie Hanckel Janine Castro Lewis Maiorino Armando Flores Brandie Hankins Rebecca Cates, RN Ranches, Inc. Letticia Flores Jennivieve Harper Glen Cavan Chris Dalhoff Maria Flores La Tanya Harris

Spring 2018 13 DONORS

Patricia Harris Gurpreet Kaur Patrick Harris Manvindar Kaur Sean Hart Cristina Kawakami Jeremy Hartman Norma and Hugh Flanagan Amanda Hartt Katie Kelley-Pena and Michele and Frank Mario Pena Fagundes Lorella and Bob Kellogg Derek Hatcher Brendan Kemps Iris Hatcher Edgar Santiago Michaela Hatfield Bridgette Koenig Clestina Hathaway Michelle and Steve Koenig Above: Left to Right: Susan Ramp, M. Stephen Jones, and Lori Laura Hather Ellie and Dennis Koplin Robles enjoying the beautiful reflection ceremony and caroling Brad Haven Bob Koury performance at the Foundation’s Celebrate a Life event in memory Michael Hayes Laird Manufacturing of Stephen’s wife Carolyn. Stephanie and Ron Gowa Lama Heberline Elizabeth Lamont Alice Hellner, RN Pam Larimer Lonnie Hendricks Lana Lavenbarg Burt Henry, Sr Beth Lawrence Monte McAuley David Moya Gail Hepper Paula Lawrence, RN Robert McCarrick Catriona Moynagh, RN Agna Her Aimee Lazaro Leesha McCormick Mireya Muniz Tanya Herje Sherry Lee Dawna McCreary Rita Murphy Anthony Hernandez Cora Lemos Brian McDonald Steve Myers Daniel Hernandez Alberto Leon Corbin McDonald Miyuki Naka Deborah Hernandez Stacey Leonardo, RN Michelle McDonald Martha Nambatac Evelyn Hernandez Leona and Henry Dupertuis Andrew McEowen Jaspreet Nanra Joe Hernandez Dianne Leyva Ashley McEowen Mario Naranjo Lainie Hernandez Julia Leyva Laurel and William Alejandro Nava Maria Hernandez Joey Lima McGowen Alan Navarrete Rhonda Hernandez, RN Rose Lindsey Schatzi McMilin, RN Linda Navarrete Vicki Hernandez-Canela Loretta Locke, FNP Maria Medeiros Rosella Nelson Jua Herr, RN Dianne Loeffers Frank Mejia Danielle Neto, RN Gaddy Herrera Christine and Dave Long Karen Mejia, RN Jasmine Nevarez Michael Herrera Rita and Don Longton Tami Mejia Jessica Newton, RN Susan Hicks Mary Lopes Liliana Mendez, RN Vaune and Steven Newvine Marisa Hill Danielle Lopez Cecilia Mendoza Gildebrand Nicholas Jamie Hillhouse Desiree Lopez Genesis Mendoza Crystal Nichols, RN Jennifer and Jerry Hilliard Ayesha Lor Guadalupe Mendoza Yesenia Nico Cherrie and Glenn Hilmer Loretta Symes Renee Mendoza Katerina Nikolaidou Sarah Hinman Kathy Loucks Santiago Mendoza Calvin Nixon Mary Hintenach, FNP Angelica Lua, RN Yaneli Mendoza Sonia Nobile, RN Cheryl Hirsch Serena Lueras-Crites Merced Honda Nicole Nogueira Dellisha Hogan Olivia Lynch, RN Michelle Metcalfe, RN Melissa Nolan Trudy Holck M & J Medical Billing Hillary Reyburn and Ana Nolasco Nancy Harvey Ramila Macay Reverend Charles Reyburn, Matthew Noneman, RN Joan Hoornaert Anna Machuca Jr. Antonio Norrell Randi Horsley Marylee Madden-Bost Mayra Meza-Martinez Lourdes Nunez Higareda Margherita and Luzviminda Maderazo, RN Suzanne Michaelis Jerald O’Banion Arturo Giampedraglia Carol Madruga, RN and Loana Millan Diane Obrey, RN Betty and Michael Hoyt Jim Madruga Kathy Miller, RN Jeannie Ochoa Monica Huesca Lavetta and Charles Elizabeth Young Roseli Oestreicher, RN Leslie and Jonathan Maestas Carol and Vic Minetti Curt Ohler Hummel Gabriela Maldonado John Minney Robin Oka Bobbie and Gerald Hunt Ruby Maldonado Margeliza Minson, RN Julianah Olabode, RN Sara Hutchison Suzanne Malone, RN Portia Mira Janet Olson Julio Iniguez Sabrina Mancilla Eva Miranda Milissa Olzack Jena Ipock, LVN Stephanie and Jeff Marchini Frank Miranda Patty and Gary Robertson Melisa Ivey Erica Mares Elvira Mix Karen Orong, LVN Irma Jacobs Steve Margaretic Cheri Mizener Melba Orozco Caron James Susana Maron and Charlene Mocksing Raquel Ortega Barry Jenkin Steve Maron, MD Carrie Moe Yajaira Ortega Miriam Jimenez Alicia Marquez Ben Moitoso Vivian Ortiz Sandra Jimenez Laura Marquez Jennifer Monsen, RN Claire Osborne Bert Johns III Anna Marsh Kimberly Montague, RN Maria Oseguera Alfred Johnson Andrea Martinez Marcy Montano Veronica Oseguera Rosa Johnson Candido Martinez III Guadalupe Montano-Tristan Mary Clare Ovalle Danisha Jones Erika Martinez Andrea Montes Vargas P. Grimaldi, Creative Gloria Jones Evangeline Martinez Chaplain Rico Monton Sally Paasch, RN Nathina Jordan Maria Martinez Adela Montufar Kathy Padilla Peggy Joseph-Potter, RN Christopher Marvulli Susan Moore, RN John Pagano Lydia Juarez-Mendoza Sylvain Masclin Nick Moosbauer Kimeca Parham-Johnson Meaghan Juban Mary Ellen and Robert Mott Amanda Mora, RN Soonhee Park, RN Rotselle Jumento, RN Rebecca Matsen Luis Moran Kathryn Parker Christina Jurado Karen Mayfield, RN Brian Moreno Paul Parker, RN Blake Kalcevich Rigo Mayoral Marcy Moreno Ruth Parker Ranvir Kang Kevin Mc Gauley, RN Nellie Moss Violet Parrish, RN Melody Buenate and Kim and Mark McAuley Nivin Mothi Minda Partridge Charlie Kano, MD Jannette and Matthew Mary and Ben Howard Nada and John Pazin Anne Kasper McAuley Shoua Moua Melissa Pearson

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Donna Pena Michelle Rosa Lupe Sotelo Crystal Vargas Natalie Penate Robert Rosa Christy Soto, LVN Isabel Vargas Val Penman Karen and Galen Chastain Katie and Jose Soto Kristi Vargas Miranda Pennington, RN Emelou Rosquites Savannah Soulanone Rebecca Vargas Tom Penrod Maria Rosquites Maria Sousa Robert Vargas Lourdes Peres Asela Ruelan, RN JoAnne Souza, RN Lupe Vasquez Ruben Perez Lauren Ruell Martha Souza Amber Veenstra Sherri Perez Velasco Sandra Ruiz Janet Spangler Judy Vega Julian Perez-Barcelos Nancy Rushing Mariah Speed Charlene Vidales, RN Glorie Perocho, RN Salvador Ruvalcaba Allison Speidel Maria and Timothy Lauren and Carl Perry Shauna Ryan Sharon Spinardi and Vietmeier Ragina Perryman Elbio Sabao Rich Gipson Diana Villarama and Linda Peterson Nai Saelee Candace Spilman Eduardo Villarama, MD Tom Pfeiff Mey Ching Saephanh Karen Spinardi and Yolanda Votta, RN Mike Piceno Nkaukageois Saeteurn Edward Spinardi II Stephanie Vue Kathryn Pish Crystal Saewert Sandee Boese and Karen and Mark Arthur Porras Rosalia Salas Castillo Lee Boese, Sr, DDS Wagner, MD Sarah Potter, RN Rene Salazar St. John’s Festa, Inc. Catharine Wakefield Mary Prado Susan Salazar Dawn Stephenson Linda Walker, RN Debbie Prince Robert Salcido Janey Stewart William Walker Heidi Prows Susana Saldana Jefferson Stone Tymisha Walls Janet Pryor-Parr, RN Emily Saldivar Nic Stone Susan Walsh Brandi Pulido Karitza Saldivar Charlene Straughter Teri Wantland Diana Pulido Jeanne and Michael Teresa Strube Christine Warnock Manjit Purewal Salvadori Deann Sufuentes, RN Maria Warzyca Deborah Quinn, RN Kim Salveson Nannette Suico Nadine Washington and Cindy Quintana, RN Annette Samaniego Bob Sullivan Reverend Dr. Napoleon Juana Quintero, LVN Rosemary Parga-Duran Kristynn Sullivan Boyajian, Washington, Jr.* Leizyl Racion and Benjamin Duran PhD Rose Wee Beverly and John Raggio Ivonne Sanchez Dyanna Svendsen Marjorie Weissbach Raley’s Norma Sanchez Sandra Sweet Wells Fargo Community Gabriela Ramirez Tamara Sanchez, RN Conchita Swiggart and Support Campaign Lori Ramirez, RN Dixie and Kenneth Sanders Frank Swiggart, Jr. Shiela Westlake Rick Ramirez Baldish Sandhu, RN Deanna and Greg Swilley Evangeline White Esmeralda Ramos Ruby Sandoval Edgar Sy Mardy and George White Jason Ranzoni E & J Gallo Winery Linda and Bob Davis Leticia White Christie Raquel Roberto Sapiera Michelle Symes-Thiara Sharon White, RN James Raveret Jennifer Sarmiento and Jay Thiara Margaret Whitelaw Billie and Tim Razzari Reyben Sarmiento Amanda Tan Myla Whiteside, RN Ruth Redondo Stacey Sarrels, LVN Menora Tarigan Mike and Tara Whitledge Rosebella Refendor, RN Lillian and Larry Scheidt Demitrios Tatum Nancy Whittaker James Reid Robert Scheuerman Kristina Tau, RN Patricia and Robert Donna Reiman Jessica Schindler, RN Diane Taylor Wiechert Jonalyn Requillo, RN Earlene Schneider Marie Taylor Kim Williams Kellee Meyer, OD and Yamila Schneider Karen Tellez Arleth Williamson Douglas Brown Jennifer Scholz, RN Diane Tenorio Keith Williamson Denise Reyes Marsha and Mark Seivert Nikki Thao, RN Andrea Wilson Karen Reynolds Lynel Sekhri Npib Thao, RN Cynthia Wilson, LVN Jewelene Rezendes, RN Guadalupe Serna Laurie Theiler Debra Wilson Cheryl Rice Sabrina Shafer Priscilla Thomas Shawna Wilson, RN Billy Richards James Shank Tammy Thomas, RN Lindsey Wine Michael Richards Kelli and Douglas Fluetsch Latresha Thompson, RN Pearl Wise Terry Richardson Manjit Sharma Kim Tolbert Kimberly Wright Emily Riedeman Bridget Shelton Misti Tolsma Dua Xiao Mary Ellen Riggs Katie and Sam Shikhbahaei Esther Torres Blia Xiong, RN Guillermo Rivas Deepa Shyam Karla Toscano Julie Xiong Melissa Rivas Rupinder and Parminder Judy Townsend, LVN Keota Xiong and Kou Thao Kimberley Rivera, RN Sidhu, MD Loan Tran Mary Xiong Maria Rivera Mary Sifuentes Elvia Trevino Cary Yanagi John Rivero Ann Silva Leslie Trevino Cary Yanagi Patrick Brighella Tammy Silva Ramon Trevino Bao Yang Kasey Robinson, RN Trish Silva Frank Trinca Artensia Ybarra Vera Rocco, RN and Fred Silveira Michelle Trinca Isabel Ybarra Scott Rocco Minerva Silveira, RN Jonathan Turner Elaine and Donald Kock Amber Rodriguez Patricia Simmons, RN Rebecca Turner Janet Young Dalila Rodriguez Kanwar Singh Julie Tyra Karen Young Kelsey Rodriguez, RN Salender Singh UBS Financial Services Cassaundra Yuen, RN Lesley and Jon Rodriguez Jillian Small-Elms, LVN Satvir Uppal Carla Zamora Lidia Rodriguez Liliana Smith Maria Valencia Oralia Zapien Martin Rodriguez Mary Smith Mirella Valencia Maria Zaragoza Mike Rodriguez Misty Smith Rosalinda Valencia Blanca Zarate Sierah Rodriguez Smolinsky Fantasy Ara Valera, RN Rachel Zarate Theresa Rodriguez Football League Lisa Van Hagen, RN Maria Zavala, CNA Tanya Rodriguez-Duarte Kurt Smoot Ashley Vang Mai Zeunges Eleanor and Richard Archna Sodhi Judy Vang Jie Zhou Roduner Juliette Soelberg Kimiko Vang Kathleen and Paul Zizza Geneva Rojas Cecilio Solano Mai Vang Suzanne and James Zopolos Anna Romero Mary Soriano Pamila Vang Teresa Zuniga Carol Romero Damaris Sotelo, RN Elizabeth Vant *deceased

Spring 2018 15 2740 M Street Merced, CA 95340

Save the Date!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS Mercy Foundation will host its biennial Taste of Merced event on Friday, September 28, 2018. Held in downtown Merced’s beautiful Bob Hart Square, guests will enjoy a fun-filled evening sampling bites from local restaurants and fabulous live music. Funds raised from this year’s event will benefit Surgical Services at Mercy Medical Center. Come and join us for a truly one-of-a-kind event!

Sponsorship packages and restaurant partnerships are now available! For questions and event information, call the Foundation at 209.564.4200, or visit our website at supportmercymerced.org.