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Children’s Hospital Foundation of Richmond
S P R I N G 2014
Dear Friends,
A
MISSION
Children’s Hospital
Foundation funds and
advocates for pediatric
initiatives that improve
the status of health care
and the quality of life for
children in our region.
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Children’s
ation
Hospital Found
of Richmond
On the cover:
After spending eight days at Children’s Hospital
of Richmond at VCU with a bone infection last
fall, 13-year-old Cody Long couldn’t wait to
resume outdoor activities near his New Kent
County home. (Photo by Doug Buerlein)
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
FOUNDATION
PRESIDENT
Chris Broughton-Spruill
s a supporter of Children’s Hospital
Foundation, you are part of a growing
community of individuals who have a very real
sense of how important it is that we provide
funding to support the growth of the pediatric staff
and programs of Children’s Hospital of Richmond
at VCU (CHoR). CHoR is our region’s full-service
children’s hospital providing medical care to more
than 50,000 children each year. Whether that
care is a surgical procedure, a therapy program to
enhance movement, an emergency room visit, an
evaluation for a concussion after a sports injury or
cancer treatment, it is all important to the families
we serve. And we know it is important to you.
Chris Broughton-Spruill, right, posed with Amy Dickstein, Programs
Coordinator, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, at the 36
Hours for Kids Radiothon in December (see page 7).
We know that because, in your own way, you see
a need and you take action. In many cases you
identify something you enjoy doing and you make it meaningful in a way that helps our patients. Recent
examples include the group of men from Mustaches for Kids who grew mustaches during November
and made it a significant fundraising experience (see page 12). Or think about how the Big River Rivalry,
organized by The Touchdown Club of Richmond, named our Foundation as one of the beneficiaries of its high
school all-star football game (see page 11). Then there is the family who organized a neighborhood backyard
barbecue and raised funds in support of the Child Life Program (see page 13). The possibilities are endless.
So as you read this issue of Young at Heart, I hope you’ll see that everything we do in support of CHoR is
made possible through your generosity. Thank you for believing in us and in what we can accomplish
together as a community with a clear and purposeful vision. Please remember to keep Children’s Hospital
Foundation in your hearts.
Sincerely,
VICE PRESIDENT FOR
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Stephanie Allan
VICE PRESIDENT FOR COMMUNICATIONS
Matthew E. K. Brady
ACCOUNTING MANAGER
Jodi Gibson
Chris Broughton-Spruill
President, Children’s Hospital Foundation
VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY
OUTREACH COORDINATOR
Sarah Irby
WRITER/EDITOR, Young at Heart
Alissa M. Poole
CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK
HOSPITALS
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DIRECTOR
Rachel Bruni
PROGRAMS COORDINATOR
Amy Dickstein
Young at Heart is published by and in
the interest of Children’s Hospital
Foundation, 2924 Brook Road,
Richmond, Virginia, 23220-1298, and
is issued four times each year. For more
information on articles appearing in
Young at Heart, contact the Vice President
for Communications at 804-249-8633 or
at the above address.
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Look for the della Robbia
image throughout this
magazine to learn how
you can get involved
with Children’s Hospital
Foundation and make
a difference in the lives
of our children. For
many years, the della
Robbia has symbolized
the compassionate care
extended to so many
through the hospital
and supported by our
Foundation.
Children’s Stories
Returning to Routine
Although a bone infection sidelined his fall
baseball and football seasons, Cody Long was
able to enjoy other outdoor activities at his
great-grandfather’s farm in Providence Forge
after spending eight days at Children’s Hospital
of Richmond at VCU last fall. (Photo by Doug Buerlein)
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hirteen-year-old Cody Long didn’t mind the three weeks he
missed of school, the eight days he spent at Children’s Hospital
of Richmond at VCU (CHoR) or the number of tests he underwent
before he was finally diagnosed with osteomyelitis, a dangerous
bone infection, last fall. But when he was finally discharged, Cody
said his biggest concern was ensuring that his PICC (peripherally
inserted central catheter) line was placed so he could still enjoy
hunting, one of his favorite activities, especially after doctors told
him he couldn’t finish his baseball or football seasons.
An eighth grader at New Kent Middle School, Cody was running
a mile in physical education class last October when he felt a pop
in his left hip. The next day he spiked a 104-degree temperature and
continued to have pain in his leg. After four days of high temperatures
and a night of his “worst pain ever,” his mom, Cindy, said, “I had this
unnerving feeling the two were related” and decided to take Cody
to the emergency room. Her husband, Chris, a local fire department
medic, directed them to CHoR’s pediatric emergency room.
“Children’s Hospital has lots of specialists who know about
disease and are up-to-date on current treatments because it’s a
teaching hospital,” Chris said. “To us, it was the only place to go.”
Cody, whose pain was so severe he could barely walk, was
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admitted to CHoR and began receiving intravenous fluids for
dehydration. He met with a variety of specialists including physicians
from CHoR’s Division of
Infectious Diseases and
“CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL HAS
underwent multiple blood
LOTS OF SPECIALISTS WHO
tests, ultrasounds and MRIs
KNOW ABOUT DISEASE AND
before getting his diagnosis.
ARE UP-TO-DATE ON CURRENT
“Everyone has bacteria
TREATMENTS BECAUSE IT’S A
in their body, but this time it
TEACHING HOSPITAL,” Chris
caused an infection,” explained
said. “TO US, IT WAS THE ONLY
Jeffrey R. Donowitz, MD,
PLACE TO GO.”
fellow, Division of Infectious
Diseases, CHoR. “Bone
infections can get very bad if left untreated, but Cody’s family brought him
in for care and treated him right away.”
Identifying the Infections
With two fellows and five pediatric infectious diseases specialists,
CHoR’s infectious diseases group is the largest in Richmond and one of
the largest in Virginia. The group’s doctors consult with other hospital
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Returning to Routine,
continued from page 3
Thanks to familyfriendly inpatient
rooms, Cody Long’s
parents, Cindy and
Chris, were able
to stay with him
throughout his eightday stay at Children’s
Hospital of Richmond
at VCU last fall.
(Photo by Doug Buerlein)
specialists through inpatient admissions and
three outpatient clinics at CHoR’s MCV Campus
and average two new inpatient consultations a
day and 10-12 new outpatient visits each week.
“Infections include a lot of different types
of diseases that range from mild to severe,”
said Suzanne Lavoie, MD, Professor of Internal
Medicine and Pediatrics, and Chair, Division
of Infectious Diseases. “Our group is usually
called in because children have fevers or other
symptoms that can’t be explained and are not
responding to traditional treatment methods.”
CHoR’s Infectious Diseases specialists help
treat diseases ranging from milder infections
caused by pneumonia, staph infections,
respiratory viral infections or ruptured appendix
to more severe infections affecting children
receiving chemotherapy, in the intensive and
neonatal intensive care units and those with
organ transplants or HIV. Dr. Lavoie said her
team has expertise on the newest labs and
treatments for complex, chronic, recurrent
or unusual infections and can often provide
a fresh perspective into a patient’s medical
history and patterns of illness. They collaborate
with other physicians, both at CHoR and other
area hospitals, to develop the best course of
antibiotic, antiviral or antifungal treatment so
patients can return to their regular routines as
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Cody and explain what was happening to us.”
While Cody was in the hospital, he was able
to play video games, relax with therapy dogs
and enjoy fresh air through CHoR’s Children’s
Garden, which Cindy said was “such a blessing.”
Although his infection sidelined his fall football
Road to Recovery
and baseball seasons, Cody is now enrolled in
“From the minute we arrived at Children’s
a 10-week baseball academy to get conditioned
Hospital, they walked us through everything
for the spring season. He made the honor roll
they were going to do,” Chris said. “They knew
Cody’s diagnosis was serious and that it needed last fall and is continuing to add to his hunting
accomplishments, which already includes deer,
aggressive treatment.”
The treatment, which began 30 minutes after fox, turkey and even a bobcat.
doctors made the middle-of-the-night diagnosis, “We can help with early diagnosis and
treatment,” said Dr. Lavoie of the importance of
involved intravenous antibiotics, which Cody
partnering with parents and other physicians.
continued to receive through a PICC line once
“Infectious diseases doctors can be really helpful
he was discharged home. (In-home treatment
in making a diagnosis, making children feel better
is possible after a patient’s parents are trained
and returning them to their regular routine.”
by CHoR specialists and partner home health
“Sometimes as a parent you need to stick
agencies.) He received medication through the
with your instinct that your child’s symptoms
PICC line for a week then took oral antibiotics
may not be a typical illness,” agreed Cindy.
for three weeks.
“There wasn’t a person we were in contact with
“The longevity of how long Cody had the
the entire time who wasn’t amazing. I like to say
infection was alarming,” said Cindy. “It was
it was eight days of the best hospital stay the
comforting to work with a team of doctors
because there was always someone to check on three of us could have possibly had.”
soon as possible. Through their connection with
an academic medical center, CHoR’s infectious
diseases specialists also are able to participate in
important pediatric clinical trials.
Visit www.chfrichmond.org/heart to watch a video about Cody and his family’s experiences at CHoR.
Children’s Hospital Foundation 50th Anniversary
Ball
The 50th Anniversary Children’s Hospital Foundation Ball, presented
by Davenport & Company LLC, took place on Nov. 1 and raised
$228,500 for Children’s Hospital Foundation. For the second consecutive
year, proceeds supported the Healthy Lifestyles Center of Children’s
Hospital of Richmond at VCU. The theme, “Bravissimo! Our Golden
Year,” focused on the majesty of Italian Opera—lavish musical
entertainment, spectacular stage effects, beautiful costumes, and
dancing—to create a theatrical backdrop for a magical masked ball.
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1 The Ball was organized by the Junior Board of Children’s Hospital Foundation, a women’s auxiliary board of 50 members who volunteer their time year-round to plan and
execute the event. 2 The 50th Anniversary Ball was co-chaired by Michelle Heydenreich Davis (left) and Kathryn Clary Angus. 3 Edmond “Trey” Wickham, III, MD, Director
of Research, Healthy Lifestyles Center, CHoR, attended the Ball with his wife, Jennifer. 4 For the second year, the event featured the “Jewels for Children” raffle, which brought
together 12 Richmond independent jewelers and raised more than $10,000. (Photos by Wendell Powell Studio)
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Putting on their Dancing Shoes
Giving Back
In January 2000 when Jessica Morgan presented the first
Virginia Dance Festival, she wanted to build a bond with the
dance community while supporting a local charity. That year, 12
groups performed at an area high school and raised $3,771
for Children’s Hospital Foundation (CHF). On Jan.18, the
Virginia Dance Festival celebrated its 15th year with an event
that showcased more than 400 dancers representing 33 dance
troupes. The event was held at downtown’s CenterStage and raised more
than $21,000, bringing the total to $165,000 in 15 years.
“I try to instill in my dancers the importance of using their talents to give
back,” said Jessica, owner of the Jessica Morgan School of Dance, of her
reasons for establishing the event. “They love performing and doing it for a
good cause.”
This year’s event included youth and adult dancers from the Latin Ballet
of Virginia, Crossroads Irish Dance Troupe and other dance companies
and cultural organizations. Styles such as ballroom, hip hop, ballet and
jazz also were highlighted during the 2½-hour show.
“It’s great seeing the audience enjoying the show and telling me how
much they like the different cultures,” said Jessica.
In recognition of her efforts, Jessica was recently selected by
Children’s Hospital Foundation to receive a gift from the Carreras Jewelers
12 Days of Carreras Cares Program. The annual program selects 12 charities
to support during the holiday season by donating a piece of jewelry for each
organization to give to a special person.
“We didn’t have any trouble selecting Jessica as our beneficiary because she
has done so much for Children’s Hospital Foundation,” said Stephanie Allan, Vice
Jessica Morgan helped Brooke Martin, 11, prepare for her dress rehearsal backstage
at the 15th Anniversary Virginia Dance Festival. Brooke, who is in the intermediate
company at the Jessica Morgan School of Dance in Hanover, was one of more than
400 dancers who performed in the event. (Photo by Eugene Majetic)
President for Community Relations, CHF. “Jessica has volunteered so much of her
time for the last 15 years to make sure her event is the best it can be.”
Jessica proudly wore her diamond dragonfly pendant necklace on January 18.
“I was honored,” she said of receiving the gift. “I plan to continue working
with Children’s Hospital Foundation. It gives me a lot of joy to do so.”
Taking Aim for Kids
Any night of the week, you can find members of the Central Virginia Dart
Association (CVDA) playing darts at one of 12 restaurants that sponsor the
traveling dart league, which has three 10-week seasons per year as well as
weekday luck-of-the-draw and weekend events. For the last 35 years, the
CVDA has hosted a national tournament each June that is sanctioned by the
American Dart Organization and has partially benefitted Children’s Hospital
Foundation (CHF), raising a total of $85,300 during that time.
“Thirty-five years ago, one of our members suggested we support
Children’s Hospital,” said Susan Linkous, CVDA’s secretary. “We continue to
support the hospital because we know it’s a good cause. Our members all have
children, nieces or nephews, and we see how important it is to support kids.”
The annual June tournament is the CVDA’s largest event and draws
players from across the United States, Canada and England. The
tournament features a variety of adult and youth events with more than 125
people participating in each event. Funds are raised through raffle and 50/50
drawings, sponsorships and entry fees.
“The commitment of the Central Virginia Dart Association’s members
to support Children’s Hospital Foundation is remarkable,” said Chris
Broughton-Spruill, President, CHF. “We are so appreciative of the continuing
Members of the Central Virginia Dart Association (l-r), Susan Linkous, Secretary,
Wayne Nolen, League Director, and Jim Jordan, President, presented a $2,000
check to Stephanie Allan, Vice President for Community Relations, CHF, in
October. Since the CVDA began supporting CHF 35 years ago, more than
$85,300 has been donated to the Foundation.
relationship we have with the generous members of this organization.”
CVDA’s members play league and pick up games at restaurants across
Central Virginia including in the Far West End, Hopewell, Mechanicsville
and Richmond and raise money for a variety of charities throughout the
year. Several members also travel to other American Dart Organization
tournaments to assist in their fundraising efforts.
For information about how your company or organization can sponsor an event to help Children’s Hospital Foundation, contact Stephanie Allan at
[email protected] or 804-228-5827.
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MAKING MIRACLES
Children’s Miracle
Network Hospitals
Children’s Miracle Network (CMN)
Hospitals works in Central Virginia
with Children’s Hospital Foundation
to support Children’s Hospital of
Richmond at VCU (CHoR).
36 Hours for Kids Radiothon Raises $102,500
Broadcast on Lite98 and Q94 from December 5 to 7, the 36 Hours for Kids Radiothon featured DJs Bill and Shelly, Kat, JT,
Jackson and Adam live on air, musical performances from national and local musicians, and interviews with more than two
dozen families helped by CHoR, the local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. The event raised $102,500.
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1 Santiago Belmonte, 19 months, sat with Jackson, DJ, Q94, at the Clear Channel station in December.
Santiago was born at 24 weeks and spent 161 days in CHoR’s neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
2 Amanda and Allie Jones, 4, enjoyed sharing their story with listeners on Lite98. Allie, Young at Heart’s
winter 2013 cover patient, has received physical, occupational, speech, and feeding therapies at CHoR,
and her vocabulary and social skills have improved by leaps and bounds.
3 Sean (left) and Katelynn Headley (right) posed with Shelly Perkins, DJ, Lite98, at Short Pump Town Center. Sean,
5, receives ongoing treatment from pediatric endocrinology at CHoR for congenital adrenal hyperplasia, a
collection of genetic conditions that limit the adrenal glands’ ability to make certain vital hormones.
4 Ori Ben-Amitai, Vice President of Sales, Diamonds Direct – Short Pump, presented a check for $2,000 to
Rachel Bruni, Director, CMN Hospitals, representing 10 percent of the store’s sales during the first day of
the 36 Hours for Kids Radiothon. Diamonds Direct was the title sponsor for the event.
Radiothon Fast Facts:
7 DJs hosted the event 25 patient families shared their stories
107 volunteers manned the phones 145 Miracle Makers gave
$15/month 167 pounds of coins were delivered by Change
Bandits 295 cups of coffee fueled the event 355 callers made
gifts $102,500 was raised for local children
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Making a Difference
B U I L D I N G
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F O U N D AT I O N
F O R
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C H I L D R E N
Funds raised by Children’s Hospital Foundation stay right here in Central Virginia to benefit local children. The
Foundation provides support for the programs and services of Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU (CHoR)
and the tens of thousands of children it serves each year. During the last three years, the Foundation has provided
more than $24 million in gifts and pledges to develop medical programs, recruit pediatric specialists, provide new
equipment, and renovate facilities.
Foundation Funds Research Program at CHoR
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eginning in July, Children’s Hospital Foundation will
fund a two-year $100,000 grant to improve the research
competitiveness of Children’s Hospital of Richmond at
VCU (CHoR) faculty. The grant will be awarded as 8-12
smaller grants per year, with no more than one at the $10,000
level and the others ranging from $1,000 to $5,000.
“These are starter grants,” said Henry J. Rozycki, MD, Vice-Chair for
Research and one of five members of the grant review committee. “These
relatively small amounts will support researchers who need to acquire
preliminary data and to present and/or publish their work, which are
activities essential to become competitive for larger grants. These efforts
will lead to national grant success and contribute to placing CHoR
among the elite children’s hospitals.”
Research is part of CHoR’s mission and an important component of
an academic medical center. Although there are various organizations
that support large research requests including the National Institutes of
Health, other federal agencies and private foundations, it can be difficult
for young researchers to acquire the initial data to compete for these
grants. By offering start-up funding for CHoR researchers, the Children’s
Hospital Foundation Research Fund will encourage faculty members in
their early-stage research.
“The research reputation of an academic institution such as CHoR
increases its overall standing among comparable children’s hospitals,
improves faculty recruitment and retention, and improves the likelihood
of successfully applying for external research support,” said Dr. Rozycki,
who had already received two dozen faculty grant requests before
formally announcing the application process in January.
Dr. Rozycki also cited the role of increased research reputation in
attracting patients and more important research initiatives as well as
increasing overall institutional reputation, including U.S. News & World
Report rankings, which recently listed CHoR’s Pediatric Nephrology
Program among the top programs in the country. Although CHoR’s
ranking is below those children’s hospitals with larger research budgets
and reputations, it remains ranked above many of the free-standing,
independent children’s hospitals in the country.
“This sort of funding program is far less common in the majority of
pediatric departments,” Dr. Rozycki said. “What the Children’s Hospital
Foundation Research Fund will do is help us develop the momentum to
move up into the nationally-recognized centers.”
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Children’s Hospital Foundation is funding a two-year $100,000 grant to improve the
research competitiveness of Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU faculty.
P UT T I NG YO UR F UNDS TO WOR K
The Children’s Hospital Foundation Board of Directors recently
approved the following funding requests for CHoR programs
and projects:
•$250,000 to fund a Distinguished Professorship in Pediatric
Dentistry
•$16,050 to fund an International Pediatric Clinical Trial
Network with Children’s Hospital of Shanghai
Hospital Launches Child Psychiatry and
Pediatrics Collaboration Initiative
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ast fall, Children’s Hospital Foundation pledged
$342,445 over three years to fund a child psychiatry
and pediatrics collaboration initiative at Children’s
Hospital of Richmond at VCU. The project was
designed to enhance collaboration between child psychiatry
and general pediatrics that can address access to treatment,
improve education and training, and help overcome barriers
to clinical research. To accomplish those goals, Alexis
Aplasca, MD, Assistant Professor, Child and Adolescent
Psychiatry, was recruited as a medical leader who would
design and implement consultative liaison strategies.
“Virginia’s children with complex medical conditions
are served through CHoR’s specialized medical and
therapeutic services and the Virginia Treatment Center for
Children’s mental health services,” said Dr. Aplasca. “Early
identification of mental health needs and coordinated care
can prevent long term complications and promote faster
recovery. As an example, a child suffering from a head injury
may receive medical support, but depression, anxiety, and learning
disorders may go under recognized, later resulting in significant
impairment in functioning. An integrated approach will identify and
plan the treatment for mental health-related symptoms as the child is
being treated for his or her injuries.”
The collaborative approach will foster a relationship in which
the pediatrician can learn from the psychiatrist about disorders and
appropriate treatment and the psychiatrist can strengthen his or her
Critical
Care Chief
Awarded
Endowed
Chair
Claire Wenzel (right)
began receiving
treatment from the
Virginia Treatment
Center for Children at
Children’s Hospital of
Richmond at VCU in
2004. Pictured here in
July 2012, Claire and
her sister, Teresa, played
with their dog at their
Hanover County home.
(Photo by Doug Buerlein)
knowledge of pediatric care. Experience has also shown that a personal
referral from a pediatrician to a psychiatrist makes the patient and
family more likely to follow through with care by reducing the stigma
associated with seeking psychiatric care.
Over the next several years, the initiative is expected to strengthen the
depth and frequency of psychiatric-focused medical education and training
to pediatricians, residents and medical students; develop and grow specialty
services within pediatrics at CHoR; and launch significant research that
contributes to the behavioral health and pediatric community.
Did You Know?
The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at CHoR:
•Is the only certified Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center in Virginia
•Has six full-time physicians and three nurse practitioners
•Features 13 inpatient critical care beds
•Typically maintains a high nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2
•Admits approximately 1,000 children each year
Douglas Willson, MD, Professor and Chief, Critical Care Medicine,
CHoR, has been awarded the John J. Mickell, MD, Endowed
Chair, a $1 million chair that was funded by Children’s Hospital
Foundation in 2010. The chair was created to support a pediatric
physician in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) in honor of Dr.
Mickell, who established Central Virginia’s first PICU in 1978. Dr.
Willson came to CHoR in August 2013 and is board certified in
pediatrics, anesthesia, and pediatric critical care.
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•Most commonly sees patients with diagnoses of asthma,
diabetic ketoacidosis, respiratory failure, shock or infection,
trauma, or for post-operative care
CHoR has dedicated inpatient pediatric beds in six units
other than the PICU: a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for
medically complex newborns, acute care unit for infants and
toddlers, acute care unit for children ages 4 and older, pediatric
progressive care unit, long-term care unit, and Virginia Treatment
Center for Children for mental health services.
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A Legacy of Fun
Community
Patricia “Tish” Marmorstein is remembered best by her
relatives, including first cousins once removed Helen Griffin
and Debbie Braverman, for her unending sense of fun and
her orange shoes. When Tish passed away in April 2013 at 93
years old, it was with that spirit in mind that Helen and Debbie
arrived at a unique charitable use for $100,000 in Tish’s estate.
“One of the most remarkable things is that she didn’t come
from money,” Helen said of Tish’s background. “She and her husband,
Buddy, were not people of means, and it’s amazing that they were able to
save such a large amount.”
Helen and Debbie knew
they wanted the funds to
benefit heart care, so they
met with Bill Moskowitz, MD,
Professor and Chief, Division of
Cardiology, Children’s Hospital
of Richmond at VCU (CHoR),
and Chris Broughton-Spruill,
Tish and Buddy Marmorstein in 1987.
President, Children’s Hospital
Foundation, to discuss options for Tish’s gift. They remembered the care
with which Tish always selected gifts for each of them as children, and
they knew they wanted the designation of her final gift to be as carefully
selected.
“Dr. Moskowitz told us that one of his patients was playing on an
iPad at the hospital, and we both thought that was perfect for Tish,” said
Helen. “It was fun, and it was useful, but it wasn’t needles or medicines.”
The family decided to establish the Tish Marmorstein Fund for Fun
at Children’s Hospital Foundation with the purpose of benefiting the
many children receiving care in the Division of Cardiology at CHoR.
Tish Marmorstein, pictured above in 1957, worked as a secretary for
the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Every year, income from the permanent endowment fund will be used
to reduce stress and enhance the experience of children by planning
special activities, purchasing games or computer technology and
providing for the fun and enjoyment of the patients.
“Tish and Buddy never had children, but she always loved kids,”
Debbie said. “We know what her interests were, and we think the Fund
for Fun would have really pleased her.”
Buddy passed away 20 years before Tish, and she filled her years with
travel and time spent with family and friends. She was a lifelong member
of Temple Beth-El and enjoyed spending time with friends in the Jewish
Women’s Club, watching movies, and playing games like canasta and
Rummikub®.
“Tish loved wearing this pair of bright orange shoes that everyone
knew her by,” Helen said. “When she passed, we tried to give them to
somebody, but they wouldn’t fit anybody we tried. And we thought, of
course, only Tish could pull those off.”
Reid Elementary Makes Change for Children
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tudents at G. H. Reid Elementary raised more than $450
during their first year of participation in Children’s Hospital
Foundation’s Change for Children Program. The Richmond
City school raised funds through a penny
drive that featured a friendly competition
between classes. Caitlin Callister’s
third grade class won the competition
by raising $58 and received an ice
cream party. Jamil Sims, 8, was the top
individual fundraiser in Ms. Callister’s
class with a total of $16.91 in mostly pennies.
“I saved up for a whole year, mostly by doing chores,” Jamil
said of how he collected his pennies. “I gave my whole piggy
bank because I like to help people. Giving money to kids at the
hospital was a new way for me to help.”
Third-grader Jamil Sims held his coin collection canister with Rachel Arrowsmith, Site
Coordinator for Reid Elementary, who organized the school’s fundraiser. Jamil contributed
$16.91 toward the school’s $458.64 total.
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Ninety of the area’s top
high school football players
participated in the first Big River
Rivalry all-star game, which
raised $5,000 for Children’s
Hospital Foundation, in December.
(Photo by Keith Chisolm, recruit804.com)
Big River Rivalry Showcases Local Football Talent
On December 21, 90 of the area’s top high school football players took the
field at Randolph-Macon College’s Day Field for an all-star game in a north
of the river versus south of the river format. The Saturday afternoon event,
sponsored by The Touchdown Club of Richmond and held a week after the
state football championships, was attended by more than 3,000 fans and
raised $5,000 for Children’s Hospital Foundation. In addition to the event’s
proceeds, The Touchdown Club of Richmond also made a gift of $1,185 to
the Foundation in December.
“We had a lot of fun,” said Bob Siff, a member of The Touchdown Club’s
executive committee and chairperson of the inaugural event. “The idea
was to get a little energy and have a goal and mission to promote the game
of football.”
The Touchdown Club is a 50-year-old organization dedicated to
promoting football for youth, middle and high school and college players.
The club’s 100 members include individuals who are current and former
coaches and referees and others who also love the game. Planning for the
Big River Rivalry began a year ago when Bob reached out to local high
school coaches to gauge interest in an all-star game. With 41 public and
private high schools in the area, each school was guaranteed at least two
spots for seniors who were at least all-conference players. Bob received
120 nominations for 90 spots.
“We had the highest quality football players in the area,” said Bob, a
former high school and college coach.
Players practiced five times prior to the game and attended a pregame dinner at an event highlighted by a presentation from Anthony
Harris, a former Richmond-area high school player who now plays for the
University of Virginia. In addition to having fun and supporting two local
charities on game day, players were able to showcase their talents to the
many college coaches in attendance.
Thanks to generous community partners, the event’s costs were
covered through sponsorships so all ticket sales could be directed to the
charities. Bob said it was an exciting game, which ended when the North
team blocked a kick with 10 seconds remaining in the game to win 35-34.
“The event was a great success,” said Bob, who is planning the 2014
event for December 20. “I want to thank the community for being there
and the kids and coaches for playing their hearts out.”
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s a senior in the Leadership and International Relations Specialty Center at James River High School in
Chesterfield County, Bridget Leahy was required to organize
a community service project as part of her studies. The Nov.
15 kickball tournament she planned not only met her goal of
being fun, it more than doubled her $500 fundraising goal by
collecting $1,250 for Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Kickball
Tournament
Supports Kids
“I WANTED TO DO A KICKBALL
TOURNAMENT BECAUSE IT IS SOMETHING EVERYONE CAN
PLAY,” said 17-year-old Bridget, who wants to study nursing
in college. “CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL WAS A GREAT PLACE TO
SUPPORT BECAUSE IT HELPS KIDS.”
Bridget Leahy (left) presented a check to Stephanie Allan,
Vice President for Community Relations, Children’s Hospital
Foundation, representing proceeds from the kickball tournament
she organized in November.
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Bridget began planning the event in August by reserving playing fields and
collecting monetary and in-kind donations from local businesses. Once school started,
she held player registrations, coordinated student and teacher volunteers and began
organizing the 75 players into four, grade-level teams. Funds were raised from the
Friday afternoon event through admission fees, concession sales and donations.
“I was really excited and surprised by the amount raised,” said Bridget. “Everyone was so gracious. The kids had fun and helped me out.”
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With Our Thanks
Children’s Hospital Foundation recently received gifts
from the following:
• ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation - $52,224 to
support the Hematology and Oncology Clinic at CHoR
• The Edwin P. Conquest Memorial Trust -$30,000 in
memory of Mrs. Henry Fairfax to endow a seventh room on the
Transitional Care Unit
• GE Foundation - $25,000 as a matching gift for the Ralph
Ownby, Jr., M.D. Memorial Fund
• Massey Foundation - $15,000
• G. L. Howard, Inc. - $10,000
In Memory
Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Dixon, along with their sons William and
Charles, made a $25,000 donation to Children’s Hospital Foundation in
memory of Charles’ parents, Roger and Wanda, in December.
“My dad was the classic type,” Charles said. “He was a World War II
veteran, born and raised in Halifax County, and he came to Richmond
with $100 in his pocket. [My parents] were very frugal folks, but they
were very caring. Children’s Hospital was close to their hearts.”
This winter, the funds were used to purchase two ventilators and related
respiratory equipment for the Transitional Care Unit on the hospital’s Brook
Road Campus.
• John R. and Carter A. Bryan Charitable Trust - $5,000
• Durham Foundation - $4,000
•ARCET - $3,779
• Team Absolute Car Club - $2,000
• West Broad Honda - $1,600
• Balducci Realty, Inc. - $1,500
• Dennis Foundation - $1,500
• Loucks Family Foundation - $1,500
• William M. Camp Foundation - $1,500
• Elite Contracting Group - $1,200 in honor of Scott and Mary
Wray and Gary Schworm
• Loyal Order of Moose Manchester-Richmond Lodge - $1,000
• Luck Companies Foundation - $1,000
• S. Bachrach Company, Inc. - $1,000
A Successful
Growing Season
Nearly 120 Richmond-area men grew mustaches to raise funds during
the Mustaches for Kids (M4K) Richmond “growing season” in November
and December. The fundraiser, which has been a Richmond tradition
for more than 10 years, encourages participants to grow mustaches,
collect donations from friends and family, and meet for weekly checkins to measure progress. The event culminated in the annual Stache
Bash on Dec. 13, where M4K Richmond “growers” gathered, many in
costume, to show off their mustaches and present their donations. This
year, M4K Richmond members presented a check for $30,000 to the
Children’s Hospital Foundation Board of Directors.
• Sauer Lewis Foundation - $1,000
• James River Lions Club - $1,000
• Walsh Construction Consultants, Inc. - $1,000
• The WMY Fund - $1,000
Children’s Hospital Foundation recently received the following
estate gifts:
• Kathryn K. Walker - $241,893
• Lloyd B. Gee - $71,909
• J. Carrington Burgess - $15,313
• Wallace B. Stockdon - $2,164
• Carol Allen - $1,366
Thanks to our Donors
Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals recently received the
following donations, raised through the sale of CMN Hospitals Miracle
Balloon icons and from other events:
• Costco - $57,264 raised from the Newman’s Own Products promotion
• Extra Life Gaming Marathon - $18,117
• Lambda Gamma Chapter of Phi Mu at VCU - $9,900
• RE/MAX Commonwealth Agents - $8,625
• RE/MAX Today Agents - $7,376
• Country Style Dancers - $3,660
• RE/MAX Allegiance Agents - $1,775
• Log A Load For Kids - $1,500
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Pictured (l-r), Matt Bitsko, PhD, Assistant Professor, Licensed Clinical Psychologist,
Hematology and Oncology, CHoR; John Waters, Chairman, Mustaches for Kids; Bruce
Rubin, MEngr, MD, Professor and Chair, Department of Pediatrics, Physician-in-Chief,
CHoR; H. Joel Schmidt, MD, Associate Professor, Pulmonary Medicine, CHoR; and Ben
Keefer, Chairman, Mustaches for Kids, participated in this year’s Mustaches for Kids
event to benefit Children’s Hospital Foundation.
From the Heart
The Phillips Foundation donated $75,000 to establish The
Dorothy Andrews and Edwards E. Phillips, Sr. Fund of Children’s
Hospital Foundation, which will fund special events and recreational
activities for patients in the Hematology and Oncology Clinic at CHoR.
snapshots
Members of the Richmond Kiwanis Club, including the Kiwanis Santa (left) and Tom
Scott (right), brought holiday cheer to Jason Laird, 18, and other children at the
Brook Road Campus of Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU (CHoR) during the
59th Annual Kiwanis Holiday Party. The Richmond Kiwanis Club funded the party
with a $5,000 donation, which was used to purchase gifts for more than 40 patients.
A member of the Blue Knights Virginia III handed off a teddy bear to Taylor Reynolds,
Miss Bedford 2014, as members of Kappa Delta Sorority looked on during the 31st
Annual Teddy Bear Run. On Nov. 2, more than 700 riders arrived on motorcycles at
CHoR’s Brook Road Campus to deliver teddy bears for patients.
Spirit Halloween Stores raised $40,090 for the Child Life Department at CHoR’s MCV
Campus through in-store fundraisers last fall. Patients were also treated to a party with
costumes and pumpkin painting by Spirit staff in October. Pictured (l-r) are Heather
Kinney, Senior Child Life Specialist, CHoR; Leslie Wyatt, Vice President of Children’s
Services and Executive Director, CHoR; Ray Smith, Special Project District Manager, Spirit
Halloween; Emily DePetris, Child Life Specialist, CHoR; Siri Bream, Child Life Specialist,
CHoR; Leslie Wendorf, Mid-Atlantic Zone Manager, Spirit Halloween.
Tom and Lea Cunningham (left) presented a check for $9,212 to Jodi Cole (holding
the check), Child Life Specialist, CHoR, and Heather Kinney, Senior Child Life
Specialist, CHoR. Tom and Lea raised the funds for the Child Life Department by
throwing a backyard party for friends and family in October. The couple raised
$8,500 with a similar event in 2012.
The Senior Board of Children’s Hospital
Foundation (CHF) presented a check for $60,000
to Chris Broughton-Spruill (holding check on left),
President, CHF, and Stephanie Allan (holding
check on right), Vice President for Community
Relations, CHF, in November. Funds were raised
from the Children Fore Children Golf Tournament,
Change for Children Campaign, and the
Sunshine Gift Shop located at CHoR’s Brook
Road Campus. Senior Board representatives
presenting the check were (l-r) Tricia Storey, Ann
Lagos, Susan Terry, Karen Biggs, and Robin Lutz.
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Family Fun & More
calendarof events
Visit www.chfrichmond.org for the
most up-to-date event information.
All events benefit Children’s Hospital Foundation.
THROUGH APRIL 30
Kohl’s Cares® Spring Merchandise
This spring, Kohl’s is featuring six exclusive
plush characters, five children’s books, and
two cookbooks—each item is only $5, and 100
percent of the proceeds will benefit Children’s
Hospital Foundation if purchased at a Richmondarea Kohl’s location. Books include Put Me in the
Zoo; Go, Dog, Go!; Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb;
The Nose Book; and Big Dog… Little Dog, each
offered with a corresponding stuffed animal.
Funds raised from the Kohl’s Cares® program
support the Kohl’s Cares® Dental Outreach
Program with Children’s Hospital Foundation.
The program, in its seventh year, provides dental
health materials for students in area cities and
counties and also includes a program website,
www.KohlsDental.org, which features interactive
dental health games for children and resources for parents and teachers.
SATURDAY, MAY 17
Children Fore Children Golf Tournament
Sponsored by the Senior Board of Children’s
Hospital Foundation, the Children Fore
Children Golf Tournament is open to golfers
between the ages of 8 and 18. Registration is
only $20 and includes 18 holes of golf, lunch and
an awards ceremony immediately following the
tournament. All participants are encouraged to
create an individual fundraising page at
www.firstgiving.com/chfrichmond to raise additional money for Children’s Hospital
Foundation. Prizes will also be awarded to top finishers and fundraisers.
The tournament begins with a 9 a.m. shotgun start at The First Tee of
Chesterfield, 6736 Hunting Creek Drive, Richmond. Sponsorship opportunities are
still available. Visit www.chfrichmond.org/golf to register, or contact Stephanie Allan
at 804-228-5827 or [email protected] for more information.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Jersey Mike’s Day of Giving
Wednesday, March 26
100% of the proceeds for every
sub sold on this day at all 12
Richmond-area locations
of Jersey Mike’s will benefit
Children’s Hospital Foundation
(CHF). Throughout the entire
month, Jersey Mike’s will also be
accepting donations for CHF. www.jerseymikes.com.
sweetFrog Golf Tournament
Monday, April 7
The Monroe Park sweetFrog is organizing a four-person,
captain’s choice golf tournament to benefit Children’s Hospital
Foundation. Entry fee is $100/person and includes green fees,
cart, access to range and putting green prior to tee-off, and
food following the tournament. Noon. Brandermill Country
Club, 3700 Brandermill Pkwy, Midlothian. Contact Daniel
Hughes at 804-787-3722.
18th Annual Bunny Run
Saturday, April 12
Members of the Corvette Club of Richmond will bring
their new and classic cars to deliver stuffed bunnies to
patients at Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU’s
Brook Road Campus, 2924 Brook Road, Richmond. 1 p.m.
804-228-5827 or [email protected].
Bass Fishing Classic
Saturday, April 12
Catch and release tournament for largemouth bass will
award 60 percent payout of registration fees to the winners
(determined by pounds and ounces) and 40 percent to
Children’s Hospital Foundation. Registration is $100/boat.
First flight will launch at 6:30 a.m. Osborne Landing on the
James River. Sponsored by Bass Pro Shops. 804-228-5827 or
[email protected].
Health & Safety Day
Tuesday, April 22
Interactive displays teaching children ages 4-7 about dental
health and wellness, personal and fire safety, and more, presented
by representatives from local Red Cross offices, Sheriff ’s Departments, Fire Departments, and others. Pre-registration is required.
Free. 10 a.m. to noon. 804-228-5920.
Meadowbrook High School Dance
Marathon
Saturday, May 3
Join Meadowbrook High School students as they host their
inaugural Dance Marathon with a day filled with games,
activities, entertainment, and a whole lot of dancing. 9 a.m.
to 9 p.m. Meadowbrook High School gymnasium, 4901
Cogbill Road, Richmond. www.helpmakemiracles.org/event/
DanceMarathonMHS.
India K’ Raja Fundraiser
10th of every month
Enjoy classic Indian cuisine
at India K’ Raja the 10th
of every month, and 10
percent of your purchase
will be donated to Children’s
Hospital Foundation. Open for lunch and dinner. 9051-5
West Broad Street, Richmond.
SATURDAY, MAY 31
Dong’s Martial Arts Tournament
Students from Dong’s Virginia
and out-of-state locations will
compete in different categories
related to Tae Kwon Do to
benefit Children’s Hospital
Foundation. Over the last 18
years, the tournament has raised
a grand total of $354,230 for the
Foundation.
Tickets are $5 and may
be purchased at the door. The
tournament will begin at noon
at Douglas S. Freeman High
School, 8701 Three Chopt Road,
Henrico. Contact Dong’s Martial
Arts headquarters location
at 804-747-6166 for more
information.
Laura Matthews Photography
save the date
Friday, July 18 – Sunday, July 20
Sign up to host your own LemonAid stand and help
raise funds to support hematology and oncology at
Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU. Participation
is free, and all essential materials are provided with
registration. Registration opens April 1 at
www.anthemlemonaid.com. 804-228-5934.
Buy a Children’s Miracle
Network Miracle Balloon
and Help Our Partners Help
Local Kids
•
Rite Aid – April- May
•
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet – April 16-May 3
•
Food Lion – April 30- May 27
•
Costco – May 1- 31
•
Walmart & Sam’s Club – May 1- June 11
•
Chico’s/White House Black Market/Soma –
May 1- June 30
•
Carmike Cinemas – May
•
Wawa – May 12- June 1
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Children’s Hospital Foundation 4-Mile Walk/Run
Saturday, September 20
Bring the whole
family for a Four Mile
Walk/Run benefiting
Children’s Hospital
Foundation. The race
course is perfect
for every level of
runner, and the event
features a Superkid
Adventure Obstacle
Course for children
ages 5-10.
www.chfrace.org.
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From Wonder to
Wonderful
Children’s Hospital Foundation supports the children
and families at Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU
(CHoR), our region’s full-service children’s hospital. In
a single year, more than 50,000 children receive care
at the hospital, and our Foundation helps ensure that
these children will continue to have access to worldclass pediatric health care close to home, right here in
Central Virginia.
Please consider making a donation that will help a child
make the journey from wonder to wonderful.
www.chfrichmond.org
Audrey Costa may have been born with chronic kidney disease,
but thanks to the care she receives at Children’s Hospital of
Richmond at VCU, she is a happy and active 2-year-old. Audrey
loves attending preschool twice a week, and her favorite activity
is going to gymnastics class, where she enjoys flipping, jumping,
and swinging with other kids her age.