10 Years of Giving to Banner Health

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P U B L I C AT I O N
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B E N E FA C TO R S
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B A N N E R
H E A LT H
10 Years
of Giving to
Banner Health
Banner Health Foundation
Winter 2010
A P U B L I C AT I O N F O R T H E B E N E FA C TO R S O F B A N N E R H E A LT H
FRIENDS
Chairman’s Letter
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Laura Dreier Breast Center
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‘Reaching Out’ to make a difference
Foundation Events
6
10 Years of Giving
to Banner Health 14
Banner Hospice
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A family’s journey
Board Spotlight
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Patricia Engels, Banner Alzheimer’s Foundation
Board Spotlight
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Craig Coppola, Banner Health Foundation
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First Things First Grant
Benefactor Listings
Top left: Better Together employee
giving campaign, page 21. Middle and
bottom left: Inaugural “Birth-Day”
Party for Cardon Children’s Medical
Center, page 8. Center: A Night to
Remember benefiting Banner
Alzheimer’s Institute, page 6.
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on the cover
– Peter Fine, president and CEO
of Banner Health, is joined by Leah Larsen, one of Banner’s
youngest donors, in celebrating the organization’s 10th
anniversary and a decade of giving to Banner Health. A
former patient of Cardon Children’s Medical Center, Leah
organized a toy drive to support the hospital’s toy closet
program in a remarkable show of philanthropy.
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Poised at the entrance to Banner Heart Hospital is
a statute that serves to remind us all of the many
individuals, past and present, who watch over us.
Known as The Guardian, the sculpture is a concrete
icon of the hospital’s purpose and a lasting tribute
to Ann Den Herder, daughter of Carol Den Herder
and sister of Kristin Den Herder-Rezler.
Banner Health
Foundation Mission
Banner Health Foundation
secures and stewards charitable
contributions to advance Banner
Health’s mission to make a
difference in people’s lives
through excellent patient care.
dear friends
‘‘
As we look to the future,
I invite you to join me in
continuing to find opportunity
within every obstacle and
to embrace our shared
responsibility to support the
health and wellness of our
community.
”
DURING MY TENURE as chairman of
the Banner Health Foundation board of
directors I have been witness to the rewards
reaped by strong leadership. The focus and
direction brought to the forefront by a team
that is dedicated to its mission is nothing
less than impressive. It is also the reason
Banner Health Foundation has been able to
remain strong during unquestionably
challenging times, continue to respond to the
needs of our citizenry and recognize the
potential that lies ahead.
While we spend much time looking to
the future and setting our sights on the next
steps, it’s important to reflect on the
relationships that have made us who and
what we are today.
Banner Health celebrated its 10th
Anniversary last fall. To coincide with this
milestone, we’re celebrating some of the
individuals, corporations and foundations
that have demonstrated an unyielding
commitment to improving health care in
our community.
From young patients who form
grassroots fundraising activities and
physicians who rally their colleagues in
support of a worthy endeavor, to corporations
that stand beside us both in delivering
excellent patient care and in funding health
care initiatives that have a lasting impact,
we’re blessed to be supported by such a
diverse group of donors. I encourage you to
Ken Van Winkle
read more about the last ten years of giving
at Banner Health on page 14.
Last year marked another major
milestone when the new Cardon Children’s
Medical Center, Banner’s first freestanding pediatric medical facility, was
opened in November. I’m proud to say this
accomplishment was made possible thanks
to your generous support of the Through the
Eyes of a Child Capital Campaign. Of course,
this exciting achievement was cause for
celebration. Details about the inaugural
“Birth-Day” party fundraising event to
benefit Cardon Children’s Medical Center
are featured on pages 8 and 9.
As we look to the future, I invite you –
my friends – to join me in continuing to find
opportunity within every obstacle and to
embrace our shared responsibility to support
the health and wellness of our community.
I am excited for what lies ahead.
Sincerely,
Ken Van Winkle
Chairman of the Board
Banner Health Foundation
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Breast
Cancer
THE FACTS
According to the
American Cancer
Society, breast cancer
is among the leading
causes of death in
women, second only to
lung cancer. An
estimated 184,450
new cases of breast
cancer were diagnosed
in this country in 2008
alone; more than
3,200 of those cases
were women in Arizona.
Death rates for
breast cancer have
steadily decreased
since 1990.
Mammograms and
accurate screenings
are largely credited for
the increase in survival
rates. Sadly, statistics
show that uninsured
women rarely receive
these live-saving
screenings due to an
inability to pay. The
Reaching Out: Laura
Dreier Breast Health
Program provides
these invaluable
services to uninsured
and underinsured
women throughout
the Phoenix
metropolitan area.
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Dolores Resendes,
a Glendale resident
and patient of the
Laura Dreier Breast
Center, currently
receiving treatment
through the grantfunded Reaching Out:
Laura Dreier Breast
Health Program.
‘We will
help you’
W
hen 51-year-old Dolores Resendes
was diagnosed with breast cancer, her first thought
was, “I’m going to die.” Her second thought was, “I
want to live.”
A patient of the Laura Dreier Breast Center at
Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, Dolores has
renewed hope as she receives treatment through the
Reaching Out: Laura Dreier Breast Health Program. A
primarily donor-funded program, Reaching Out avails
free breast cancer screening, treatment and prevention
services to women with little money and/or no health
insurance to ensure they have a fighting chance.
Working as a dental assistant for 25 years, Dolores
is in the same boat as many Arizonans. With a stable
job and an income that covers her bills and living
expenses, she doesn’t earn enough to afford health
insurance, yet too much to qualify for AHCCCS,
Arizona’s state-funded insurance program. With a
voice in her head telling her to get a mammogram,
she worked out payment plans with a local medical
imaging provider. That exam led to another X-ray,
a biopsy and, ultimately, the diagnosis she dreaded –
breast cancer.
“My first thought was, ‘I’m going to die,’” said
Dolores. “I then decided, ‘Oh, no I’m not! I want
to live!’”
Unable to qualify for financial assistance through
the various clinics and care organizations she was
referred to, Dolores started losing hope. Then, through
a stroke of fate, a patient in her dental office told her
about the Laura Dreier Breast Center. She called
immediately and, upon meeting with the staff, was
told, “We will help you.” They lived up to that promise.
The Center’s comprehensive clinical protocols,
investment in the latest technology and compassionate
care providers took the burden of identifying doctors,
going from place to place for treatments and worrying
about how to pay for the next step off Dolores’
shoulders. In doing so, she was given the opportunity to
find and focus on the strength she needed to get
through what is invariably one of the biggest hurdles of
her life.
“As it turned out, the best insurance I could have
asked for was just having a place like Banner to go to
for medical care,” said Dolores. “They have done
everything for me.”
Through contributions from individuals,
corporations and foundations, Banner Good Samaritan
and the Laura Dreier Breast Center invest in the latest
medical technologies and treatment therapies to
ensure expert care for breast cancer patients. In just
the first six months of 2009, 107 women were served
through the Reaching Out program. With your support,
that number will continue to grow.
Laura Dreier Breast
Center gives patient
renewed hope
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news &
events
Unforgettable Night
gives hope to those touched by Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease
takes an immeasurable toll on
virtually everyone it touches.
From those diagnosed with
the disease to those left to
witness the irreparable
damage it causes, the effects are far reaching. While
much focus is, understandably, given to the patient,
families of those affected are often in as much need
of help. That’s where the Family and Community
Services program at Banner Alzheimer’s Institute
truly shines.
Since its inception, the Family and Community
Services program has been devoted to setting a new
standard of care for patients and their families. In
doing so, it has given hope to individuals learning to
adapt to the life changes brought about by Alzheimer’s.
In a tremendous show of appreciation, a group of
local businesswomen and community activists who
were moved by the Institute’s compassionate care
banded together to form The Women’s Council of the
Banner Alzheimer’s Institute. Over the years, this
dedicated group of women has proven to be an
invaluable support resource raising both awareness and
funds to advance the Institute’s mission through the
annual A Night to Remember tasting and auction event.
The 3rd Annual A Night to Remember, chaired by
Women’s Council members Cheryl Mendez and Kim
Townsend, was held last October at the trendy Olive &
Ivy Restaurant + Marketplace at the Scottsdale
Waterfront. Culinary experts from local Fox Restaurant
Concepts eateries prepared a gourmet tasting and wine
pairing menu that pleased the palate while meeting the
scientific criteria for brain health. Guests mingled, bid
on a vast assortment of silent auction items and took
part in an energetic live auction – all while raising
money to support the nonprofit Banner Alzheimer’s
Institute. When the night was through, more than
$160,000 had been generated to expand the Institute’s
family-centered resources and extend the reach of
its mission.
The 2010 A Night to Remember will be chaired by
Women’s Council members Peggy Federico and Amy
Goff. For details or to inquire about sponsorship
opportunities for this memorable event, please call
(602) 747-4608.
Alvin Gentry, head coach of the Phoenix Suns, with Banner
Alzheimer’s Institute Women’s Council members Suzanne
Hilton and Heidi Berkley. Gentry, whose mother passed away
after a long battle with Alzheimer’s, was named the 2009 A
Night to Remember Powerful Mind award recipient for
demonstrating the spirit of determination and devotion that’s
needed to someday bring an end to the disease.
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Cheryl Mendez and Kim Townsend, 2009 A Night to Remember event chairs with fellow
Women’s Council member Suzanne Hilton.
Women’s Council member
Sheri Sender and her
husband, Shane.
Bill Lavidge with his wife, Julie, a Banner Alzheimer’s Foundation board member, alongside
Ginny and Bob Lavidge.
Alvin Gentry, head
coach of the Phoenix
Suns, and his wife,
Suzanne.
Banner Alzheimer’s Institute donors Arnold Portigal and his wife, Elodee.
news &
events
‘Birth-Day’ Party
celebrates opening of Cardon Children’s
Medical Center
Banner Health made a wish nearly four years ago to
expand access to excellent pediatric health care in our
community by constructing a comprehensive children’s
hospital that delivers excellent patient care as seen “Through
the Eyes of a Child.” On Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, that wish came
true when candles were blown out at the Birth-Day Party for
Cardon Children’s, the inaugural fundraising event to benefit the new Cardon
Children’s Medical Center on the campus of Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa.
A party with all the trimmings, the evening featured an assortment of
specialty cakes, colorful balloons, clown entertainers and, of course, candy. Held
inside the not-yet-opened hospital, the event included tours of private patient
rooms, playrooms and the Forever Young Zone, a treatment-free fun zone for
children of all ages that features a movable stage and big screen televisions. The
more than 250 guests also got a sneak peek at Cardon Children’s School, an onsite
school program—made possible by the generous support of State Farm
Insurance—that ensures hospitalized children have the means to keep up on their
studies while receiving care.
Following the tours, guests headed to the Banner Bistro where tables were
adorned with glass containers filled with nostalgic candy that partygoers,
including several members of the Cardon family, namesake of the new facility,
enjoyed rummaging through in search of their favorite sweet treats.
Deemed a fun success, Banner looks forward to many more festive
“birthdays” as Cardon Children’s continues to grow and serve the community.
The 2010 Birth-Day Party is scheduled for the fall and will be chaired by Dr.
David and Tina Curran. Please call (602) 747-4608 for information about the event
or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities.
Above: Wilford and Phyllis
Reneer Cardon. Right:
Wilford Cardon with Sterling
Tanner, president and
executive director of the
Forever Young Foundation,
and his wife, Brenda.
Far right: Wilford Cardon
and Ron Bunnell, executive
vice president of Banner
Health.
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Clockwise from top, left:
Cardon Children’s Medical
Center illuminated by
colorful lights. Several
members of the Cardon
family, namesake of the
new children’s hospital.
Guest Andrea Perrin with
one of the evening’s
entertainers. Guests Cami
and Bob Kaiser and Joanie
Brown with clown
entertainers.
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news &
events
Banner Health Pro-Am
Day on the links nets $66k for School-Based Health Centers
Golf enthusiasts from
companies across the Valley and
golf pros from around the state teed
up at the Superstition Mountain
Golf and Country Club on Sept. 11 in
support of a very worthy cause. The
day on the links raised money for Banner School-Based
Health Centers to provide much-needed primary health
care to children throughout the community.
Presented by Arizona Medical Network (AMN), the
2009 Banner Health Pro-Am Golf Tournament raised
$66,162. Proceeds from the annual event help provide
onsite primary health care to school-age children who
lack insurance and access to regular care through 15
Banner School-Based Health Center locations in the
greater Phoenix area. Without access to such basic health
services, many families find themselves seeking care
in crowded emergency rooms or dealing with serious
health conditions that could have been prevented if
treated early on.
Banner School-Based Health Centers provide the
early detection and treatment of such minor health
problems as earaches and pink eye, which ultimately
prevents the incidence of future, more serious health
issues like neurological conditions that can stem
from strep throat.
Through philanthropic support from individuals,
corporations and foundations that understand the
importance of keeping kids healthy, Banner SchoolBased Health Centers ensure children receive the care
they need—when they need it—so that they can stay
healthy and focus on their education.
Bottom, left: Tournament volunteers Kim Kressaty, John Kressaty and Jessica Mathewson. Bottom right: Megan Christopherson, wellness outreach
manager, Banner School-Based Health Centers; and Ginny Backman, nurse practitioner, display information about the event beneficiary.
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B A N N E R H E A LT H . O R G
Above:
Golfers
preparing for
the day amid
a beautiful
backdrop of
Superstition
Mountain.
Above: Tournament sponsored by
Arizona Medical Network. Right:
Arizona Medical Network
foursome: Bob Wallace; Steve
Derouin; Ed Sandidge, founder of
Arizona Medical Network; Kevin
Zudycki, assistant golf pro,
Superstition Mountain Golf Club.
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news &
events
Planned Gift
ensures physician’s legacy lives on
Dr. Ted Laughlin will be
remembered for many things –
his passion for medical
excellence, his compassion for
those he served and his ability to
brighten almost any situation
through laughter. Now, his legacy
for making the world a better
place lives on through a generous
planned gift he left to the hospital
and, in turn, the community he loved so much.
During his tenure as medical director/chief
medical officer at Banner Thunderbird Medical
Center, Dr. Laughlin touched the lives of
countless individuals including patients, peers
and colleagues. Before retiring due to illness, he
spent 11 years helping to shape both the culture
and the commitment to excellent patient care
that has earned Banner Thunderbird accolades
on many fronts. Sadly, after a courageous
battle with colon cancer, he passed away in
May of 2009 at the age of 49.
While those who knew Dr. Laughlin mourn
his loss, we are all comforted by knowing that
his devotion to his profession and his patients
will continue in the same spirit of generosity,
humility and selflessness for which he will
forever be remembered.
To honor his memory and his
philanthropic spirit, the hospital will name a
new pediatric activity room for patients and
their families after Dr. Laughlin.
BTMC Golf Classic
In 2009, Banner Thunderbird Medical Center chose to turn its annual charity golf tournament into a
fundraising event that pays tribute to the memory of Dr. Ted Laughlin, an avid golfer and one of the
hospital’s first chief medical officers.
“He loved his work at Banner and had an insatiable love for golf,” recalls his sister. “Aside from
raising his boys, those were the two things he was most passionate about.”
Dubbed the Banner Thunderbird Golf Classic in honor of Dr. Ted Laughlin, the Nov. 16 event
attracted more than 150 golfers and raised nearly $26,000 to improve the hospital experience for
patients and families of the Banner Thunderbird Children’s Center.
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Dr. John Heyer;
Jerry Gaffaney;
Dr. Cecil Michael,
chief of the
medical staff
at Banner
Thunderbird;
and Banner
Thunderbird CEO
Tom Dickson
prepare to tee
up for the
2009 Banner
Thunderbird Golf
Classic in memory
of Dr. Ted Laughlin.
The annual Banner Thunderbird Golf
Classic, a four-person scramble at
Arrowhead Country Club, attracted
golf enthusiasts from across the
Valley who played for a good cause.
Proceeds from the Nov. 16
tournament supported
enhancements to the pediatric play
area at Banner Thunderbird Medical
Center in Glendale.
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10 Years of Giving
to Banner Health
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B A N N E R H E A LT H . O R G
THE UNWAVERING
SUPPORT and
commitment shown
by the countless
individuals,
corporations and
foundations that
support Banner Health
by donating their time,
talent and treasure
illustrates that,
when the mission
is worthy and the intent
is genuine, people will
stand behind you.
While we are
fortunate to have many
loyal donors who have
been generously
Banner Alzheimer’s Foundation Board Members Heidi Berkley and Peggy Federico
supporting our mission
for decades, the gifts
received since the
formation of Banner
Health ten years ago
have been astounding.
A gift to remember
Support for Banner Alzheimer’s Foundation
preserves memories
Here, we highlight a
handful of our most
The effects of Alzheimer’s disease ripple
loyal supporters –
through every community leaving those
afflicted lost in time and those left to witness
the devastating effects grappling to preserve
the memories of what once was. Heidi
Berkley and Peggy Federico, two members of
the Banner Alzheimer’s Foundation Board of
Directors and Women’s Council of the Banner
Alzheimer’s Institute, were brought together
by the unwelcome and unforgettable impact
left by their experiences with Alzheimer’s. For
them, giving back is a way of honoring their
mothers and preserving memories.
Established in 2006 to support Banner
Alzheimer’s Institute, Banner Alzheimer’s
Foundation secures and stewards charitable
contributions to support the many patient
care programs, services and research
employees, physicians,
board members,
corporations,
foundations and
grateful families.
Their unyielding
support is humbling
and their generosity
is treasured.
The teak ‘Scala’ chairs by
ID Export were graciously
provided by Copenhagen
Imports, 1701 East
Camelback Road, Phoenix.
initiatives spearheaded by the Institute.
In 2007, less than a year after the
Foundation was established, a dedicated
group of business and community leaders
formed the Women’s Council of the Banner
Alzheimer’s Institute. United by a common
goal to raise awareness and funds in
support of the Institute’s mission to end
Alzheimer’s before another generation is lost,
this energetic group began the annual
fundraising event, A Night to Remember.
Heidi, a past chair of A Night to
Remember, and Peggy, co-chair of the 2010
event, embrace their volunteer
responsibilities, enjoy the camaraderie
brought about by participation, and truly
exemplify the fulfillment that comes with
supporting a worthwhile cause.
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A heart for giving
Grateful family’s gift the ultimate compliment
Family has always been at the heart of
everything John and Kim Kressaty do. So, it was
no surprise that when they chose to make a
charitable contribution to Banner Heart
Hospital, they did so in a manner that honored
their daughter’s memory.
Jennifer Kressaty was a vivacious 24-year-old
who succumbed to sudden cardiac death in 1997.
Though she had been diagnosed with a slight
heart murmur, it was later learned that she
suffered from the same valve disease as her father.
In Oct. 2001, John, whose already weakened
heart was being helped along with a defibrillator,
ended up in the Emergency department at
Banner Baywood Medical Center and began
treatment for congestive heart failure. With his
heart rapidly deteriorating, he was later
admitted to Banner Heart Hospital where he
underwent surgery to replace his defibrillator
and patiently waited for a heart transplant. For
Former Banner Heart Hospital patient
John Kressaty and his wife, Kim,
established the Jennifer A. Kressaty
Memorial Nursing Award in honor of their
daughter, Jennifer, who passed away at
the age of 24 from sudden cardiac death.
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45 days, John and Kim put their faith and trust in the
compassionate nurses and physicians who cared for them
and their family. On Oct. 21, 2001, he received a new heart
at University Medical Center in Tucson – the only facility in
Arizona conducting heart transplants at the time.
About nine months after his transplant, John made
good on a promise to the nurses who, in his own words,
“kept him alive until a heart was available,” and became an
active volunteer at Banner Heart Hospital. While
volunteering was a rewarding opportunity to express his
gratitude, he felt there was still more to be done. In 2003,
John and Kim worked with Banner Health Foundation to
unveil the Jennifer A. Kressaty Memorial Nursing Award, an
education assistance program that aids Banner employees
in realizing their nursing dreams.
On Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, the Kressatys presented their
sixth nursing award during the annual Guardian Award
Ceremony, an event that pays tribute to Ann Den Herder,
another young woman whose life and legacy are honored
through philanthropic endeavors with Banner Health.
interview
Face-to-Face
with Peter Fine
BANNER HEALTH PRESIDENT,
CEO AND DONOR
What inspires you personally to
support a cause or an organization?
My inspiration to participate and
support an organization’s efforts is
based on the commitment of its
leaders to do great things. For
instance, my decision to join Banner
Health was based on my sense from
the board that they were truly
committed to creating an organization
that would be an industry leader and
their willingness to make investments
to assist in that effort.
BANNER HEALTH WAS CREATED 10 years ago through the
merger of nonprofits Samaritan Health System and Lutheran Health
Systems. That creation didn’t happen overnight, however. And, over the
last decade, Banner has grown into one of the largest health care
systems in the country and the leading health care provider in every
community we serve.
While the last ten years have brought about many changes and
much growth, one constant has been the unwavering dedication and
commitment of our employees, physician partners, the thousands of
active volunteers who support us and the many donors who so
generously give of their time, talent and treasure to advance our
mission. Their contributions are the true legacy of our organization,
and the reason our future looks so bright.
Here, Banner Health President and CEO Peter Fine describes the
spirit of philanthropy and how such support extends both our mission
and our legacy.
What is it about Banner that you think
motivates people to give back?
People want to invest in organizations
that have clear messages and are
focused on bringing those messages
to fruition. I’ve heard how Banner’s one
sentence mission statement—making
a difference in people’s lives through
excellent patient care—has been a
useful and easy way to communicate
to others our primary purpose and
reason for existence. Simple yet
powerful—and one that people feel a
desire to support.
What are some of the biggest Banner
projects/programs that wouldn’t have
been possible without support from
the community?
I don’t know if it is really a question of
what projects would not have been
done without community support. I
think it’s really a question of how
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interview
Adopt a Closet:
Face-to-Face with Peter Fine
community support has enabled us to maximize our efforts to
create and do great things. Community involvement from a
philanthropic perspective for Cardon Children’s Medical Center has
built up tremendous goodwill that, over an extended period of time,
will enable us to continuously enhance the delivery of pediatric
services. Those who have stepped up to support the Banner
Alzheimer’s Institute are ensuring we can continue to make
investments in research that we otherwise would never be able to
support with dollars from the provision of clinical services. With the
M. D. Anderson Banner Cancer Center, we will be asking the
community to help us develop a clinical product for cancer patients
that isn’t currently available. In other words, community support
maximizes our ability to serve the community.
How did the campaign to rally support for Banner’s new
children’s hospital impact your views on the power of
philanthropy?
I’ve always understood the power and value of philanthropy. The
campaign helped usher Banner into the philanthropic community in
a very public and meaningful way. We’ve moved from an
organization whose fundraising efforts were primarily event driven
to one where fundraising is more of a balance that also includes
large gift donations to develop those programs that people have
an interest in supporting. I think this will, over time, build an
ongoing base of community support for Banner that will resonate.
While Banner’s employee-giving campaign has been in place for
many years, this year’s Better Together campaign was the first
to focus on giving directly to Banner. Were you surprised by the
campaign’s success? What do you think it means for Banner’s
future?
I was very surprised by its overwhelming success. It demonstrated
that our employees feel very good about what we are doing
philanthropically, that they understand the vital role philanthropy
plays in accomplishing our goals, and that they are committed to
helping us achieve those goals.
Giving to Banner takes many forms – charitable contributions,
donations of skills and services, and volunteering time and talent
to help serve patients and families. What have you learned about
Banner from those who support the organization?
That if you have a great product, if you have a simplified message
and if you have a mission that people can feel emotionally
attached to, then people will want to assist in supporting your
efforts. It’s rewarding to see that Banner’s service to the
community is recognized and rewarded in such meaningful ways.
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Toy Closets yield
opportunities for giving
Toys have an amazing way of making kids smile,
distracting them during unpleasant times and
helping them look past their pain. Because of
that, Banner Health maintains toy closets
stocked with new, unused toys at several of its
hospitals. These toy-filled havens for hospitalized
children help pediatric patients of all ages find
joy in their hospital experience and serve as
a welcome distraction from their diagnosis
and treatment.
At the new Cardon Children’s Medical Center,
Banner has created seven toy closets—one for each
floor of the new hospital. Expanding the number
and size of toy closets at Cardon Children’s means
more children will experience the fun and joy they
bring. It also means the need for support is greater
than ever.
From “adopting” a closet and making a
financial commitment to keeping it stocked to
organizing toy drives, there are many ways
individuals, corporations and foundations can
make a difference…one toy at a time. For more
information or to inquire about adopting a toy
closet, please call (480) 512-7717.
Asthma
Asthma is a chronic disease characterized by
inflammation of the airways. Since children have
smaller airways than adults, it can be especially
serious for them. While there are many causes of
asthma, some of the most common triggers
include:
• Allergens like mold, pollen and animals;
• Environmental irritants like cigarette smoke
and air pollution;
• Changes in weather, particularly cold
weather; and
• Infections such as the flu and common cold.
According to the national Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, seven million children in
the United States suffer from asthma, making it
the most common chronic illness children face.
A drive to give back
Pediatric patient proves philanthropy
is ageless
For ten-year-old Leah Larsen, giving back to Banner was
as much a gift to herself as it was to the patients of Cardon
Children’s Medical Center.
In January of 2008, Leah was a healthy, happy eight-year-old
excited about her first family ski trip in Arizona’s White
Mountains. But, before she could don her first pair of skis,
Leah’s trip was cut short when a sudden fever and difficulty
breathing led to an unexpected trip to the hospital for what
appeared to be a severe asthma attack. Determined to get their
daughter the expert care she deserved, Leah’s parents, Julianna
and Lars, rented oxygen machines for the four-hour drive from
Arizona’s high country to Cardon Children’s Medical Center,
then Banner Children’s Hospital at Banner Desert Medical
Center, in Mesa.
“Leah had a previous hospital experience at the former
Banner Mesa for pneumonia that was very positive,” said
Julianna. “We wanted to get her back to Banner where we knew
she would get the best care.”
Upon arrival, Leah was immediately admitted to the
hospital’s pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). After a night of
oxygen support and observation she was upgraded to the general
pediatrics unit. There, she watched movies, bonded with her
care providers and made her fair share of trips to Andrea’s Closet
to pick out various toys and stuffed animals to help brighten
her hospital stay. But, when her steady improvement took a
sudden turn, Leah was transferred back
Ten-year-old Leah Larsen,
to the PICU.
a former patient who
Less than four days after arriving
organized a toy drive to
express gratitude for the
at Cardon Children’s, Leah was
compassionate care she
intubated and placed on a ventilator
received at Cardon
for breathing support. For five days her
Children’s Medical Center
family, along with the physicians,
nurses and therapists who had been captivated by her kindhearted and feisty spirit, watched as this previously healthy
child suddenly faced dire circumstances. Eventually, Leah’s
condition improved and, after 14 days in the hospital, she
returned home bringing with her a massive collection of toys,
quilts and gifts she received during her stay.
Overwhelmed by the love and support she was shown, Leah
set out on a mission to give back to the hospital that had given
her so much. She organized a month-long toy drive through her
dance studio and enlisted the help of friends and family to
market the fundraiser.
“I loved getting all the toys everyday and wanted everyone
else to have the same experience,” said Leah.
When the toy drive was complete, Leah was joined by friends
and family in delivering three truckloads of toys, arts and crafts
supplies, and musical instruments for the Music Therapy
department. Children wheeled in toys using wagons, and Leah
presented a $300 check to the hospital to support the purchase of
additional toys and supplies to benefit future patients. The gift—
and the energy and excitement behind it—was a true testament
of Leah’s compassion and gratitude.
Leah finally got to take that family ski trip in January of 2009.
Next on the list for this precocious child who loves skateboarding,
dancing, singing, and playing both piano and cello, just may be a
snowboarding trip.
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A doctor’s donation
Physician’s contribution an endorsement in Banner Health
An Arizona native, Dr. Norm Saba has seen the
landscape of Arizona’s medical community transform
into one of the premier health care destinations in
the Southwest. And, when the time came to build a
new children’s hospital in the East Valley, he proved
to be much more than just a witness to the growth.
Rather, he and his wife, Pam, were generous donors and
invaluable champions of the Through the Eyes of a Child Capital
Campaign to build a new children’s hospital on the campus of
Banner Desert Medical Center.
With his roots firmly planted in the farming community of
Buckeye, Ariz., Dr. Saba is no stranger to the Valley’s rapid
expansion. In 1983, after completing medical
school and his pediatric internship and
residency at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
in Maryland, he returned to the Valley. He
became part of the fabric of Banner Health’s
pediatric services in 1988, with a position in
the pediatric department at Banner Desert
Medical Center. Today, he serves as chair of
the department of pediatrics at Cardon
Children’s Medical Center located on the
campus of Banner Desert.
“I remember talk about building a
separate children’s hospital tower when I
joined Banner Desert in 1988,” said Dr. Saba.
“It’s finally here!”
Over the years, Dr. Saba has been
instrumental in expanding the hospital’s
pediatric programs and services. He helped
transition pediatrics from being just a
department within Banner Desert to a robust
hospital within a hospital, and, eventually, a
free-standing pediatric facility.
In addition to making a personal gift to
the capital campaign for the new Cardon
Children’s Medical Center, Dr. Saba rallied his
fellow physicians and community members
to invest in the future of Arizona’s pediatric
health care services.
His advocacy and answer to the call for
support illustrates both his passion as a
physician and his confidence in Banner’s
ability to make a difference in the lives of
Arizona’s children.
Dr. Norm Saba, chair of the department of pediatrics at
Cardon Children’s Medical Center and donor to the
Through the Eyes of a Child Capital Campaign
Cippy Seidler, Banner
Health manager and
chair of the 2009
Better Together
employee giving
campaign, and Leslie
Durham, Banner
Health employee and
past chair of the
organization’s
employee giving
campaign, were
instrumental getting
Better Together off to
a successful start.
A crusade to be ‘Better Together’
Employee giving campaign highlights support from within
It’s no secret that Banner Health employees are
generous community partners. For years, they have rallied
to raise funds for a wide range of community-based health
and human service initiatives, including those supported by
United Way, that benefit our patients, employees, friends
and neighbors. This year, their generosity reached new
heights with an enhanced internal giving campaign that
proved we truly are “Better Together.”
The Arizona Regions “Better Together: Banner
Employees Generously Supporting Our Community”
campaign was the first in the organization’s history to raise
funds in support of Banner Health programs and services, in
addition to supporting United Way. Collectively, Banner’s
27,000 employees across Arizona donated more than
$732,000. Their unprecedented show of support underscored
the spirit of giving that permeates the organization.
Of course, this tremendous display of philanthropy
didn’t just magically happen. Rather, it was the product of a
diverse steering committee of employees dedicated to
enlisting support from their friends and fellow co-workers.
Employees from across Arizona who were active participants in past United Way giving campaigns embraced the
new giving initiative. They gladly joined leaders from
Banner Health Foundation, Sun Health Foundation and
hospital management teams to usher in the Better
Together campaign.
“Many years of success with Banner’s United Way
campaign laid the foundation and set the stage for Better
Together,” said Andy Kramer, president and CEO of Banner
Health Foundation. “This was a new undertaking for the
organization and it was rewarding to see our employees
prove they believe in what we do for the community enough
to pledge their personal support.”
Banner employees have a long history of giving back
through annual employee giving campaigns. The unveiling
of Better Together in 2009 was the remarkable result of an
evolution that shifted Banner’s concept of giving from one
with an outward focus to one that looks within.
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John Ford, director
of marketing and
customer relations
for Southwest
Ambulance, is
proud of his
company’s
ongoing support of
Banner Health
Foundation. A
former patient
who attributes his
health and wellbeing to the
expert care he
received at
Banner, John
reminds us that
excellent patient
care leaves a
lasting
impression.
Southwest support
Southwest Ambulance illustrates lasting
impact of corporate support
For more than two decades, Southwest Ambulance, the
state’s leading ambulance transport service provider, has played
a key role in supporting the efforts and endeavors of Banner
Health Foundation. The company’s storied history with Banner
Health includes everything from serving as a premier patient
transport operator to being a generous donor to our many
programs, services and community events that rely on
charitable contributions.
Bryan Gibson, president of Southwest Ambulance, and
John Ford, director of marketing and customer relations for the
company, share enthusiasm about Banner’s ability to fulfill its
mission to make a difference in people’s lives through excellent
patient care.
For John, that enthusiasm stems from his own patient
experiences with Banner that date back to his treatment at
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Banner Good Samaritan for aplastic anemia, a
form of blood cancer similar to leukemia, at the
age of 10. Having worked for Rural/Metro Southwest Ambulance since 1979, he has been
witness to the many advancements that have
made Banner the Valley’s leading health care
provider.
Over the years, John has been instrumental
in guiding Southwest Ambulance’s relationship
with Banner Health Foundation. And, when Bryan
took the helm as president in 2009, he continued
the company’s commitment to Banner. Some of
Southwest Ambulance’s most recent
contributions include a generous gift to the
Through the Eyes of a Child Capital Campaign to
build the new Cardon Children’s Medical Center
and pledged support of programs at several
Banner facilities through 2011.
Such a tremendous show of philanthropic
Dr. Judy Jolley
Mohraz, president
and CEO of The
Virginia G. Piper
Charitable Trust
support speaks volumes about Southwest
Ambulance’s commitment to meeting the health
care needs of our community. We’re proud to count
Southwest Ambulance among our most generous
corporate partners.
Trust in our mission
The Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust
exemplifies foundation support
Being deemed worthy of receiving philanthropic
support from another foundation is a testament to the
work done at Banner Health. Over the years,
foundations from across the country have awarded
grants to Banner Health Foundation to support a wide
range of programs that have proven vital to the health
and wellness of our community. The Virginia G. Piper
Charitable Trust is one such foundation that has
recognized the value of Banner Health and has
graciously contributed to our nonprofit mission.
Since 2003, The Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust
has supported exceptional care programs for those
touched by Alzheimer’s disease at the Banner
Alzheimer’s Institute, aided the healthy development of
infants and toddlers with contributions to the Healthy
Steps program at Cardon Children’s Medical Center, and
helped make a marked difference in the lives of
Arizona’s children with a generous $1.5 million
contribution to the Through the Eyes of a Child Capital
Campaign to build the new Cardon Children’s Medical
Center on the campus of Banner Desert.
By supporting Banner Health Foundation, The
Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust is investing in the
future of Arizona and carrying on the servant leader
spirit of its namesake, the late Virginia G. Piper.
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Colleen
Hallberg,
chief nursing
officer at
Banner Good
Samaritan
Medical
Center, and
her husband,
Bruce, paid
tribute to his
mother, Violet
Hallberg, with
a memorial
gift in her
name to
Banner
Hospice.
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Paying Tribute
Family pays tribute
with memorial gift
to Banner Hospice
A
s chief nursing officer at Banner Good
Samaritan Medical Center, Colleen Hallberg knows all
too well that death is a sad reality of life. But, through a
very personal experience with Banner Hospice, she, her
husband, Bruce, and their family discovered the hidden
beauty that comes with a peaceful death.
Colleen and Bruce turned to Banner Hospice earlier
this year when it became clear that his mother, Violet
Hallberg, didn’t have much time left. A funny, upbeat
and passionate woman, Violet was a long-term heart
failure patient and a diabetic. She spent eight days in
Banner Hospice.
When Violet first arrived, a caregiver asked her
to list a few of her favorite things. Immediately, she
responded with, “Hot fudge sundaes, but I can’t have
them because I’m a diabetic.” The caregiver smiled and
told her that there were no rules like that at Banner
Hospice. She had four hot fudge sundaes before she
passed. Her family recounts those as some of the
happiest moments.
Though Violet was the patient, staff at Banner
Hospice made every effort to comfort her family,
keep them informed and provide the spiritual and
emotional care they needed.
“This was Bruce’s first firsthand experience with
the dying process, and the staff supported us every step
of the way,” said Colleen. “They taught him so much. He
was able to reconnect with his mom on a number of
levels—something that wouldn’t have happened had
the staff not been so knowledgeable.”
Above: Violet Hallberg (right) and
her twin sister, Virginia, in 2005.
Right: Violet (right) and Virginia
while working for Douglas
Aircraft in Chicago, circa 1944.
Bruce was made to feel comfortable as he
camped out in Violet’s room for eight days. The
informative, sensitive and well-versed staff used
humor, communication and superb pain management
skills to care for Violet and help Bruce keep things
in perspective.
“I left with the knowledge of what to expect in
future situations, and comfort in knowing that I’ll be
able to handle it,” said Bruce. “My mother had a very
good death.”
The Hallbergs, longtime donors to Banner Health
Foundation, chose to pay tribute to Violet with a
memorial gift in her name to Banner Hospice.
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spotlight
ways
to give
Patricia Engels
BANNER ALZHEIMER’S
FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBER
Last year was a
gratifying one for Banner
Health highlighted by such
milestones as the opening
of Cardon Children’s
Medical Center, the
unveiling of Banner
Simulation Medical Center
and the introduction of
several new care programs
and services. What makes
these accomplishments
all the more meaningful is
the fact that they were
made possible by generous
contributions from
individuals, corporations
and foundations that
recognized their value
and responded to a call
for support.
As a nonprofit health
care provider, Banner
embraces its responsibility
to serve the community.
We reinvest surplus
revenues back into the
organization to continually
enhance our delivery of
care. And, with
contributions made to
Banner Health Foundation,
we can extend our reach
and, ultimately, make a
difference in more lives.
We hope you’ll
consider making a
charitable gift to Banner
Health that will serve as
an investment in the
health and wellness of our
community. The column
on the next page provides
a sampling of giving
options to help illustrate
the many ways you can
choose to support Banner.
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They must have been compelling stories for you
to commit to an organization so far from home.
What drew you to this board position?
I have several friends whose parents and loved ones
have been afflicted with Alzheimer’s. Luckily, my
family has not been directly touched by this terrible
disease. But, as I learned more about it and what
BAI is doing to identify prevention therapies and
find a cure, I felt drawn to become involved.
NO DESTINATION is out of reach for Banner
Alzheimer’s Foundation Board Vice Chair
Pat Engels. Whether for work, play or an all
around good cause, she subscribes to the
school of thought that there are no
boundaries when it comes to doing what
you believe in. We recently chatted with Pat
about her life and involvement with the
Banner Alzheimer’s Foundation Board.
Where are you from?
I’ve actually spent time in several places over
the years. Most of my corporate career was
spent in Chicago. When I retired in 2004, my
husband, Dick, and I moved to our Tucson
home. We now split time between Tucson and
Lake Tahoe.
How did you learn about the Banner
Alzheimer’s Institute and its foundation
board of directors?
I was first introduced to Banner and the
Banner Alzheimer’s Institute through Board
Chairman Jerre Stead. He had been working
with me as a mentor and coach during my
transition from corporate life to retirement.
I wanted to stay involved in the community—
participate on boards, raise funds for worthy
causes, etc. But, I also wanted to maintain
a flexible schedule. While working together,
Jerre shared some of the incredible things
happening at the Institute. I joined the board
in 2005.
What are your main responsibilities as a
member of the board?
We’re working together to map out a strategic
development (fundraising) plan that complements
and enhances the Institute’s business plan. This
involves identifying particular segments of the
local, national and international population that
have the affinity and capacity to support our work
in very meaningful ways. Our commitment as a
board is to do everything in our power, both
strategically and financially, to execute the mission
and vision of the Banner Alzheimer’s Institute.
Tell us about your business background.
I have spent more than 30 years in senior
leadership positions, mostly in Fortune 100
companies. These include positions in the airline
industry and telecommunications. I served on
some very diverse not-for-profit boards including
the Art Institute of Chicago, Steppenwolf Theatre
and a shelter for battered women. I also served
on the board of directors of Frontier Airlines.
How do you unwind and have some fun?
One of my passions is the theater. I enjoy our own
Arizona Theater Company as well as productions at
the University of Arizona. I also manage to travel to
New York and London to see shows. I just recently
saw Jude Law in “Hamlet.” Beyond theater, I also
enjoy skiing and hiking in the beautiful
surroundings of Tucson. I am a trustee of the
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum.
spotlight
Craig Coppola
ways
to give
BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION
BOARD MEMBER
A THIRD-GENERATION Arizonan,
entrepreneur and business owner, Craig
Coppola brings a unique perspective to
the Banner Health Foundation Board of
Directors. We recently sat down with
Craig, who joined the board in 2008, to
learn more about him, his philanthropic
ties in Arizona and his commitment to
Banner Health.
So, I “Googled” Craig Coppola and it came
back with more than one million results. What do you think about that?
Seriously? It probably thought you meant Francis Ford Coppola. No relation, by the way.
Well, then tell us a little about you and your background.
I’m a native Arizonan in the truest sense. I was born in Tucson and raised in Sierra
Vista just south of Tucson. My mother’s side of the family is from Wilcox dating back to
1905. I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in finance from Nicholls State University in
Louisiana and then returned home to earn a master’s in business administration from
Arizona State University. In 1991, I was one of the eight founding members of Lee &
Associates; I remain a founding principal today. Currently, I live in Arcadia with my wife,
Tracy, and our four children (Kate, a freshman at the University of Arizona, Kellie, a junior
at Xavier, Charlie, a freshman at Brophy, and Claire a 6th grader). Our children are very
active in sports and dance.
What are some of the things you enjoy most about living and working in Arizona?
I love spending time with my family and being a business owner in the community. It’s
such a vibrant state with so much to offer. I make at least one trip a year to go hiking in
the Grand Canyon, but I never take the same trail twice. I’m a former professional
baseball player and have become very active in coaching youth baseball. I just finished
as head coach for the Arcadia Rat Pack, a stint from 2004-2009. The Rat Pack played in
over 300 games, 46 tournaments, had 16 tournament victories and 13 college tours. It
was an amazing time and a privilege to coach them. I believe in teaching kids to be the
very best that they can possibly be in whatever they are doing.
You’re obviously a busy man with a true understanding about the importance of
making our community the best it can be. What is it about Banner Health that
appeals to you?
Banner Health, as a nonprofit health care organization, is extremely interesting to me.
The more you learn about Banner, the more excited you become about everything it does
and can do in this community. It’s truly an organization that strives for excellence while
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keeping quality patient care at the forefront of every decision.
Cash Gift – a common and easy way
to make a contribution, a cash gift
enables you to see the immediate
results of your generosity while
providing a tax deduction for the
current, and possibly, future tax year.
Annual Gift – your annual donation
supports the purchase of new
technologies, research initiatives and
patient care programs, thus ensuring
that the best and most advanced care is
available for both current and future
generations.
Securities Gift – you can transfer
ownership of appreciated securities that
will provide you with a tax deduction.
Pledge – a formal pledge allows you
to make regular gift payments over a
specified period of time.
Matching Gifts – many companies
participate in matching gift programs
that enable you to multiply your
contribution.
Charitable Remainder Trust – this
option allows the creation of a trust that
will pay you an annual income while
the principal is retained for Banner
Health Foundation.
Charitable Gift Annuity – by
drawing up a contract between you and
Banner Health Foundation, a gift of cash
or securities is exchanged for annual
fixed payments made to you for the rest
of your life. You have the flexibility to
decide how often you wish to receive
payments, and you have the satisfaction
of knowing that your gift supports
important Banner Health programs.
Charitable Bequest – including a
bequest in your will to Banner Health
Foundation is an excellent way to make
a meaningful gift upon your passing.
Making a bequest also provides valuable
tax benefits.
Be sure to consult your financial
advisor to determine which giving
option is right for you.
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spotlight
first things first
In August, Banner Health Foundation received an $809,000 grant from
the First Things First Southeast Maricopa Regional Council in support of
the new Pregnancy, Parenting and Play program at Cardon Children’s
Medical Center. Designed to expand the scope of services offered through
the successful Best FIT (Families, Infants & Toddlers) program, the new
initiative will help to ensure healthy pregnancies, offer parenting support
and improve children’s health and early development.
Parenting, Pregnancy and Play delivers an array of home-based
services to the following three targeted groups who have been identified
as underserved and whose circumstances pose a risk to their children’s
health and development:
Teen mothers who are less likely to obtain good prenatal care and are
more likely to have children born prematurely or with a low birth weight.
First-time parents of late pre-term infants who are at risk of having
children with health issues, feeding difficulties and developmental delays,
which often result in repeated hospitalizations.
Women and children in crisis shelters in the communities of Mesa,
Gilbert and Queen Creek who may not be able to access prenatal care,
health screenings and other resources that would help their infants thrive.
Led by Goldie LaPorte, manager of the Child Development department
at Cardon Children’s, this ambitious program is rooted in the belief that all
parents aspire to be good parents who want their children to succeed, but
that not all parents have the support or resources necessary.
Goldie and a team of child development specialists from neighboring
Banner hospitals will reach out to pregnant women and families in their
homes, assist them in securing proper prenatal care, and provide
information and guidance about parenting, child development, literacy
and nutrition. They will also offer health screenings, parenting groups,
development classes, and information about available community
resources. Program leaders are actively working to establish relationships
with crisis centers southeast Maricopa County.
Pregnancy, Parenting and Play anticipates serving 400 families in the
southeast Valley in 2010, a significant increase from the 120 families served
annually under Best FIT. Now, the search is on to establish funding to
launch a similar program for the communities of Tempe and Ahwatukee.
First Things First
First Things First was established to ensure that all Arizona children
from birth through age five are provided with opportunities to achieve
their maximum potential to succeed in school and life. Established
in 2006 as a result of Proposition 203, First Things First is a state
agency funded by an $.80 tax on tobacco products; 90 percent of
every dollar generated is received by Arizona communities. Funding
decisions are made based on recommendations by 31 Regional
Partnership Councils comprised of local leaders. By creating this
important agency, Arizonans have demonstrated that they
understand the importance of investing in a child’s early years.
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Craig Coppola continued from page 27
At the end of the day, Banner understands
its role to serve the health care needs of our
community. It’s not solely interested in one area of
town or catering to a certain demographic. From the
Banner Alzheimer’s Institute to the new Cardon
Children’s Medical Center to the new M. D.
Anderson Banner Cancer Center, it’s evident that
Banner is committed to making the metro Phoenix
area great.
What is it about Banner Health Foundation that
intrigued you enough to join the board?
The role of the Foundation has changed
dramatically over the last two years. Both the
board and staff have become much more active
and visible within Banner as well as in the
community. Coming off of its first capital campaign,
I felt that it was a critical time in the life of Banner
Health Foundation, and I was – and continue to be
– excited about being able to help guide its future.
You seem very invested in making Arizona a
better place. Can you share some of your other
philanthropic endeavors?
I’m a member of the Xavier College Preparatory
Board of Trustees. In September, I chaired the 2nd
Annual X-Breakfast, which raised $1 million for the
school. In 2007-2008, I was chairman of the
United Way Alexis de Tocqueville Society.
What about some of your professional
accomplishments?
Professionally, I have held chairman and president
positions with the local chapters of CRE, CCIM,
and, in 2003, was named Chapter President of the
Year for the local NAIOP chapter. I am also on the
board of directors of the Arizona Chamber of
Commerce. I am proud to be part of such a
dynamic group of leaders who are committed to
making a difference in Arizona. I am an FBI Citizens
Academy graduate and Alumni Life Member. At Lee
and Associates, I have completed 3,000
transactions— leasing and selling office space.
benefactors
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Brophy
Mr. and Mrs. Alan A. Fitzgerald
Ms. Laverne B. Burhans
Mrs. Mary Friga
Mr. and Mrs. Wilford R. Cardon
Ms. M. Rudelle Goodwin
and raising families here for
several generations. We want
to ensure that quality health
care is available to future
generations of our family and
others in this area.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilford A. Cardon
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Graham
Dr. and Mrs. Harry J. Cavanagh, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Graves
Mrs. Geri G. Cavanagh
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel D. Green
Wilford Cardon, Lifetime Benefactor
‘‘
We have been doing business
”
Mr. and Mrs. J. Baxter Chapman
Ms. Carole Harrison
Dr. and Mrs. Martin S. Chattman
Dr. Joni J. Hegel
Mr. and Mrs. Dick I. Chung
Mr. and Mrs. Steven J. Hilton
Mrs. Marcy S. Clark
J.W. Kieckhefer Foundation
Mr. Donald E. Cline
Tony and Eleanor Jannetti
Mr. and Mrs. John F. Cota
Dr. and Mrs. John M. Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Tony Coury, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Philip O. Johnson
Dr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Creasman
Mrs. Melvina C. Killion
Mr. and Mrs. James C. Crews
Ms. Denise L. Kohlstedt
LIFETIME BENEFACTORS
Ms. Virginia Dayton
Mr. and Mrs. John E. Kressaty
Anonymous
Mrs. Barbara W. Dean
Dr. and Mrs. Barry Kriegsfeld
Alberta B. Farrington Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Delgado
The Estate of Ted D. Laughlin, MD
Mr. Lloyd Banning
Mrs. Florence Dellage
Dr. and Mrs. Alan Leibowitz
Nadine and Eddie Basha
Ms. Carol A. Den Herder
Mr. and Mrs. Delbert R. Lewis
Dr. and Mrs. Warren Becker
Mr. and Mrs. Verde V. Dickey
Mrs. Ann Magro
Mrs. Olga R. Bender
Dr. and Mrs. David Dudgeon
Matt Leinart Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Blair D. Benjamin
Mr. and Mrs. John P. Duffy
Mr. and Mrs. Rex G. Maughan
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Berchtold
Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. Eckstein
Mr. and Mrs. Andy McCain
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Berkley
Ms. Patricia Engels and
Mr. and Mrs. Merle D. Bird
Mr. Richard Medland
Mr. and Mrs. Donald A. Bliss
Ms. Sonia M. Falcone
Mr. and Mrs. Howard H. Briggs
Mr. and Mrs. Ross N.
Mr. and Mrs. Stacy J. Brimhall
The Hon. and Mrs. John McCain
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald H. McGee
Mrs. Norma E. Mercer
Farnsworth, Sr.
Peter S. Fine and Rebecca
Ailes-Fine
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benefactors
Lisa and Alberto Molina
Mrs. Ruth Nesbitt
Dr. and Mrs. Clarence
Sarkodee-Adoo
Dr. and Mrs. Donald F. Schaller
Dr. and Mrs. Stuart H. Agren
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Northrop,Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Sheely
Gary & Rhonda Anderson
Mr. and Mrs. William H. O'Brien
Mr. and Mrs. Martin L. Shultz
Mr. Glen Baker
Mr. and Mrs. Carl B. Owens
Mrs. Louise Solheim
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bark
Michael A. Pachtman, M.D.
Dr. and Mrs. Paul E. Stander
Mr. Mark Barkenbush
Ms. Millie Page
Mr. and Mrs. Jerre Stead
Dr. and Mrs. Richard Bass
Mr. Stephen D. Paine
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey C. Stone
Mrs. Sherrie Beardsley
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Noone
Mr. James Stuart, Jr.
Drs. Scott and Marjorie Bessel
The Pearce Family Trust
Mrs. Joyce J. Taber
Mr. David M. Bixby and
Mr. and Mrs. William Peltier
Dr. Pierre Tariot and Ms. Laura J.
Jakimovich
Ms. Karen Schroeder
Ms. Bonnie Blandford
Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Pollack
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Taylor
Ms. Patricia Block
Wallace A. Reed, M.D.
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Thatcher
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bollinger
Ms. Juanita Richardson
Ms. F. Bernedene Toms
Ms. Terry Bond
Mr. and Mrs. Wilburn C. Roberts
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Van Winkle
Ms. Janet M. Bor
Dr. and Mrs. Louis A. Rosati
Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Walpole
Mr. James Brannon
Ms. Sarene H. Ross
Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Walsh Jr.
Ms. Toby Brink
Dr. Norm and Pam Saba
Carrie L. Walters, M.D.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Broll
Mrs. Saranjit K. Saini
Mr. and Mrs. Marion
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Buehrle
Weidenbener, Jr.
‘‘
We’re supporting
the
Banner Alzheimer’s Institute
because we believe the
answer will be found there.
Suzanne Hilton, Lifetime Benefactor
B A N N E R H E A LT H . O R G
Mrs. Claire Agnew
The Nomis Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Perkinson
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ANNUAL BENEFACTORS
”
Mr. and Mrs. James L. Burdick
Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Welliver
Ms. Amy Burlager
Carol and Craig Willett
Ms. Teresa Buttars
Mr. Gerald E. Williams
Ms. Barbara Cabrera
Mr. and Mrs. James F. Wirth
Richard and JoAnn Campbell
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Young
Ms. Kim Carkhuff
Mrs. Martha J. Youngker
Ms. Wanda M. Casady
Dr. Kent G. Zimmerman and
Ms. May P. Gin
benefactors
‘‘
We absolutely believe
Mr. Salvatore F. Casano, MD
Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Cassidy
Daniel Govinsky and
Marian Bass-Govinsky
Ms. Susan Colvin
Ms. Bonnie Grant
Mr. and Mrs. Wesley L. Cooper
Dr. and Mrs. Imad Haddad
Ms. Bonnie Cope
Mr. and Mrs. Chad Hatfield
Ms. Joan Cox
Dr. John A. Hensing and
Ms. Cassandra Crowe
Mrs. Suzanne M. Coyne
Mr. Paul Dabrowski
Anne Hermida, M.D.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Dahl
Ms. Robin Hollis
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis E. Dahlen
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Hood
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Dahlstrom
Mr. and Mrs. Danny R. Horn
Douglas Dang, M.D.
Ms. Debra Huguez
Ms. Jean Davis
Mr. Ralph E. Irwin
Ms. Lisa Davis
Ms. Anne James
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry DeLand
Mr. Michael Johnston
Corey L. Detlefs, M.D.
Dr. and Mrs. Young W. Kahn
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Dickson
Ms. Anna Lou Kelso
Ms. Sally K. Dimond
Ms. Jennifer Keppler
Mr. and Mrs. David Dougherty
Dr. and Mrs. Jon A. King
Mr. Steve Drozdowski
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Koelbl
Ms. Paula Durston
Ms. Amber Kovacs
Mr. and Mrs. William M. Dwyer
Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Kraemer
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Edwards
Ms. Andy J. Kramer
Mr. and Mrs. Kip Edwards
Ms. Debra Krmpotic
Mr. and Mrs. Randy Elder
Ms. Galemarie Kuchtyak
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Elliott
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Kuhn
Mr. Howard R. Emden
Ms. Barbara Labranche
Mr. and Mrs. Don A. Evans
Dr. and Mrs. Conrad Lawrence
Christine Ewing and Grace
Mr. Anh-Viet Le
Schoenlank
Mr. and Mrs. Leon Lemelson
Mr. and Mrs. James Ferando
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Leszczynski
Ms. Beverly Fletcher
Mr. Jack Linde
Mr. Thomas Freeland
Ms. Lori J. Linder
Mr. Michael J. Frick and
Terrence J. Loftus, MD
Ms. Patty Swanson
Ms. Juanita Lombardi
Ms. Paulette Friday
Ms. Patricia Lundgren
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Friedman
Mr. Donald Maloney
Ms. Janice Ganann
Margaret T. Morris Foundation
Ms. Desiree Garcia
Mr. and Mrs. Mark H. McCormack
Ms. Susan Gordon
Mr. Sheila Moroney
prevention of Alzheimer’s will be
a reality through the Institute’s
research efforts, and meantime,
they are providing families with
the care they need.
”
Jerre Stead, Chairman of the Banner Alzheimer’s
Foundation Board of Directors and a Lifetime Benefactor
Mr. and Mrs. John Nesbitt
Mr. and Mrs. Todd Santoni
Mr. John D. Neuner
Ms. Kathleen J. Schultz
Ms. Nancy Newbold
Mr. A.R. Schwertner
Mr. and Mrs. Sarvesh K. Nigam
Ms. Joan Shanahan
Ms. Carol Noe
Mr. and Mrs. Neil Sherman
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Noone
Mr. John M. Silverberg
Ms. Ellen O'Connor
Ms. Linda Skoff
Mr. and Mrs. Riyad Z. Ousta
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey C. Slocum
Dr. and Mrs. Edward F. Oxford
Ms. Charlotte Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Patterson
Dr. Marshall L. Smith, Jr., MD
Ms. Joanne Pelowski
Ms. Laurie Smith
Ms. Judith Perkins
Ms. Laura Snow
Ms. Cheryl Ralls
Dr. and Mrs. Larry Spratling
Ms. Ellen Reddin
Dr. and Mrs. Mark Starling
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Rhodes
Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Steigerwald
Mr. and Mrs. Roger C. W. Richards
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Stewart
Ms. Kristen Richards
Mr. and Mrs. John Strasser
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Rizley
Dr. and Mrs. David R. Streitwieser
Ms. Laura B. Robertson
Mr. Philip D. Suddarth
Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Roerig
Mr. James Sullivan
Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. Nenaber
Mr. and Mrs. James L. Nesbitt
FRIENDS
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benefactors
‘‘
Ms. Mei Sun
Mr. and Mrs. George E. Vyles
Ms. Breanne Tate
The Estate of Quentin and
Mr. Richard Telles
Our experience at Banner Good
Samaritan was not only the most
advanced and of the highest medical
quality, it was also the most
comprehensive care we ever had. We
want everyone to be able to experience
the exceptional care we did.
”
Nancy Webster
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Tews
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Weinman
Mr. David Tiemeyer
Mr. and Mrs. Todd S. Werner
Ms. Catherine Townsend
Ms. Judith White
Ms. Allyn Tuschen
Ms. Cynthia Wickstrom
Mr. Richard E. Ullrich
Mr. Thomas C. Williams
Mr. and Mrs. David Upah
Ms. Martha Winkler
Ms. Ethel Utter
Mr. Gregory Wojtal
Ms. Judy Van Norman
Ms. Kelly Yeats
Mr. Larry E. Volkmar
Ms. Gail Zerbe
Tony and Shirley Lesczynski, Banner Benefactors
Banner Health Foundation Staff
Andy Kramer, President/CEO • Brent Anderson
Christy Atler • Kristine Burnett • Kim Carkhuff • Pat Elder • Natalie Hood
Camille Horn • Stefani Lawrence • Terri MacKay
Hazel Richards • Andrea Rietz • Jennifer Robertson
Karen Santoni • Dana Schiemann • Lori Schrock • Kelly Smith
Leah Tews • Sue Williams
Friends Publication Staff
Kristine Burnett, Editor • Kim Carkhuff, Contributing Writer • Terri MacKay, Contributing Writer
Design and Production: Linda Haskell, Lithotech, Inc.
Photography provided in part by: Ben Arnold Photography • Ken Howie Photography
Thomas Boggan Photography • Mark Skalny Photography
Friends is a publication of Banner Health Foundation. Find us online at www.BannerHealth.org/Banner Foundation
Send comments, additional copy requests or address changes to: P.O. Box 1897, Phoenix, AZ 85001.
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B A N N E R H E A LT H . O R G
Banner Health Foundation
2009 Board of Directors
Banner Alzheimer’s Foundation
Board of Directors
BO ARD CH AIR
OFFICERS
CHAIRMAN
Ken Van Winkle
Andy Kramer
Jerre Stead
NO MINAT ING CHAIR
PRESIDENT & CEO
VICE CHAIR
Richard W. Campbell
Jeffrey C. Stone
Patricia Engels
VICE CH AIRS
SECRETARY/TREASURER
DIRECTORS
John Graham
Laura Palmer Noone
John Zidich
Paul Nolde-Morrissey
Heidi Berkley
Jeffrey Berkley
Paul Eckstein
Peggy Federico
Rick Federico
Steven Hilton
Suzanne Hilton
Neal Kurn
Herman K. Lewkowitz
Julie Lavidge
Bob Roth
Mark Sklar
D IRECT O RS
David C. Berry
Chip Carmer
Harry J. Cavanagh, Jr., MD
Craig Coppola
Doug Ducey
Sharon Harper
Anthony J. Jannetti
Alfredo J. Molina
Ted Northrop, Jr.
Steve Rizley
ASSISTANT TREASURER
Andrea Rietz
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
HONORARY BOARD
MEMBERS
Richard Mallery
Wallace A. Reed, M.D.
Don Bliss
OFFICERS
Andy Kramer
PRESIDENT & CEO
Hazel Richards
FUND DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Paul Nolde-Morrissey
TREASURER
Lori Schrock
SECRETARY
Below: Banner Alzheimer’s
Foundation board member
Suzanne Hilton (center)
presented Women’s Council
members Amanda Houser
and Brooke O’Connor with
the Ann Bey Award for
Volunteer Service during the
2009 A Night to Remember
event. The award was
established in loving
memory of Suzanne’s
mother, Ann Bey.
Banner Health Foundation
Banner Alzheimer’s Foundation
Non-Profit
Organization
U.S. Postage
PAID
Phoenix, Arizona
Permit No. 1596
P.O. Box 1897
Phoenix, AZ 85001-9940
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Banner Benefactors
Giving hope. Giving health. Giving back.
Every day, Banner Health touches people’s lives in moments of joy –
the birth of a child – as well as in times of fear – a frightening diagnosis.
They turn to us in their time of need, and we’re committed to answering
their call for help by providing the best possible care and attention.
Many of the Banner Health patient care programs that have the
greatest impact on our patients, their families and our community
are made possible by charitable contributions from those who
embrace a shared responsibility to improve the health and wellness
of our citizenry. From Banner School-Based Health Centers that
provide onsite primary care to school-age children who lack
insurance and access to regular care to end-of-life care through
Banner Hospice and everything in between, your contributions truly
make a difference.
At Banner Health Foundation, we are honored and humbled to have
the steadfast support of our Banner Benefactors – those whose
annual contributions total $1,000 or more – and our Lifetime
Benefactors – those whose cumulative giving reaches $25,000. These
generous individuals are the true “Friends” of Banner Health and the
backbone of our organization.