Bronwen Begakis. Giving back each month

Bronwen Begakis

Giving back each month.

For Bronwen Begakis, giving to Huntington Hospital is personal. She first began contributing to our work in 2019, after she gave birth here. Her experience as a patient made a deep impression.

Bronwen was only 33 weeks pregnant when her water broke. She rushed to Huntington Hospital, where she underwent an emergency cesarean section. Weighing in at 5 pounds, 5 ounces, Constantine “Gus” David Begakis was born premature, and needed specialized care. Gus was cared for in our neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for three weeks, before he was strong enough to finally go home.

“I’m so grateful for the NICU nurses and staff,” Bronwen says. “They were so wonderful to Gus and are truly special people.” As a way of saying thank you for the world-class care Gus received here, Bronwen recently became a Huntington Sustainer, setting up a recurring monthly donation.

Bronwen and her husband, Nick, are also appreciative of the above-and-beyond support they received here as parents. Bronwen received breastfeeding support from one of our lactation specialists, and she and Nick were able to attend infant CPR classes, among other services. “Wraparound services for parents who have a baby in the NICU are just as important as medical care,” Bronwen says. “We choose to support the NICU to help ensure other families can continue to receive the same level of support we did.”

Bronwen, who has worked in corporate philanthropy for 15 years, understands how even small gifts can add up to make a big difference. To ensure she maximizes her contributions, she takes advantage of her employer’s matching gift program. “Many companies like mine match charitable gifts,” Bronwen says. “I recommend exploring that option with your employer. It’s such an easy way to magnify your impact.”

Ultimately, Bronwen encourages everyone to invest in the health of the community. “A vibrant medical center like Huntington benefits everyone,” she says.

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