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Children’s WINTER ISSUE

A Celebration of Gifts to Children’s Hospital Colorado

Inside this issue: Palermo family grows endowment digitally Young investigators seek new cures R.J. Clark Family Foundation’s Grandchild Giving Program VOLUME 6, ISSUE 3

Fueling

transformation: Leaders across generations

WINTER 2013

Children’s Hospital Colorado has thrived for more than 105 years, thanks largely to leadership. This leadership has come from hospital administrators, from physician-scientists and other caregivers, and maybe most importantly, from our community. Our driving leaders span the generations. They include long-standing volunteers who have lent their time, counsel and talent for decades, and they include individuals who are raising young families. Each of our volunteers engage deeply with the hospital’s mission, and like those who came before them, they set the standard for outstanding support in our community. Most importantly, their insight and energy is driving transformation at Children’s Colorado and across the Anschutz Medical Campus. (Continued on page 3)

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Dear

friends,

Next generation leadership is a hot topic in nonprofit circles. The basic premise is that progressive nonprofits should engage younger generations in leadership positions to maintain long-term organizational strength. While that is certainly true, I also agree with some of the ideas in the book, Working Across Generations: Defining the Future of Nonprofit Leadership. The book encourages us to think about how all generations can lead, side-by-side. Perhaps because healthy children are important to all generations, multi-generational leadership is the norm at Children’s Colorado. In this newsletter, we focus on the impact of some of our younger leaders. Many hold positions on the hospital and Foundation Boards. We look at how they are educating their children about giving, using digital tools to reach new audiences, and transforming long-standing events like the Gala and Tammen Society luncheon. We hope this issue helps shed some light on the passion and commitment that motivate the philanthropists who invest in Children’s Colorado. Our institution is shaped by wisdom and energy, experience and experimentation. The contributions of any one generation – or any one individual – will never outweigh the collective impact of the supporters we engage. We are grateful for everyone!

Young investigators lead the way to

better treatments Anschutz Medical Campus is one of the largest biomedical research complexes in the nation. Along with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, the campus houses some of the world’s brightest researchers.

For more information about becoming a corporate partner, please contact Emily McNellis, emcnellis@childrenscolorado foundation.org or 720-777-1769.

Dr. Christopher Porter is among the talented scientists on campus who are driving innovative research. An early-career physician-scientist, Dr. Porter is equally passionate about the impact that he can have on children’s lives through family-centered care and creatively hypothesizing ways to improve current therapies in the laboratory. Hyundai Hope on Wheels, a nonprofit organization that provides grants to young investigators who are pursuing lifesaving research and innovative treatments for cancer, took notice of Dr. Porter’s work to study a new leukemia drug. Recently, they awarded him a $250,000 Hyundai Hope on Wheels grant that will further his research. Primary funding for Hyundai Hope on Wheels comes from Hyundai Motor America and its more than 800 U.S. dealers. “The funding from Hope on Wheels will allow us to study a novel drug target that we found contributes to drug resistance in leukemia cells,” said Dr. Porter. “In addition to gaining an understanding of the normal function of this gene, we will learn its role in the development of leukemia and response to therapy. These studies will inform clinical trials that are being planned.” It is through young investigators like Dr. Porter, and the philanthropic community behind them, that we move closer to curing complex pediatric diseases.

Onward,

Steve Winesett President and CEO Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation

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Support

Children’s Colorado

Cover photo: Read about XXX, patient at Children’s Colorado, on page XX.

Fueling

transformation:

Leaders across generations (Continued from page 1) As an institution, Children’s Colorado is keenly aware that young leaders will be among our most important asset as the Courage is… Campaign gains momentum, and into the decades beyond.

strong, stable returns on the endowment. The result has been an average return over the last 10 years of 8.9 percent, compared to a 7.2 percent increase for the S&P 500.

“Our role–and pledge– is to support Children’s Colorado with gifts from all generations that lead to innovative ways of providing better health and changing the lives of children,” said Laura Barton, Chair of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees and Co-Chair of the upcoming Courage is…Campaign.

Others leading supporters are from outside the Denver-metro region, like Sally Hybl, a lifetime resident of Colorado Springs, who was recently elected to the Foundation’s Board of Trustees.

Innovative leadership

In the next several years, these community leaders, many who hold key leadership positions on both the hospital and Foundation Boards, have the potential to be the most innovative philanthropists in the history of Children’s Colorado. “Our Boards are full of innovative leaders,” says Bob Hottman, Chair of the Board of Directors for Children’s Colorado. “We see their impact every single day.” An example is Kevin Reidy, who serves as Chair of the hospital’s Finance Committee. Kevin is playing an integral role in helping the hospital navigate during a dynamic time of healthcare reform. Another is Therese Ivancovich, a member of our Board of Trustees, who recently led our Campaign Communications Task Force, which put forth industry-tested recommendations to enhance our delivery of information to the community. Fred Taylor has chaired the Joint Investment Committee since 2001, leading a significant group of volunteers who work to ensure

Volunteers Bridget and John Grier expressed a desire to become more involved with Children’s Colorado after a 2007 tour of our new hospital. Bridget co-chaired the 2013 MAX Fashion Show, and serves on the Foundation’s Philanthropy Committee. As the parents of two sons, the Griers served as Gala chairs in 2012, and have also given time to Foundation volunteer committees. “We talk about philanthropy with our boys. They saw their name on the wall of one of the patient therapy rooms and understand why we are so committed to Children’s Colorado. This is our way of teaching them how to be a part of a community, to give back–and why that is important,” John says.

“Excellent children's healthcare is essential for families around Colorado. We are very excited to expand and improve care, and raise awareness of Children’s Colorado’s mission, in our community and region.” — Sally Hybl from their own ventures, to encouraging us to pursue technology which can create new experiences and innovations for pediatric healthcare,” she says. “We are grateful to have a diverse community of courageous supporters who understand that new ideas – and new investment – will create better futures for children.”

Better futures

“The list goes on and on,” says Cathey Finlon, a business and nonprofit leader, longtime member of the Children’s Colorado family and immediate past Chair of the hospital's Board of Directors. “Ideas from across the generations of community leaders are critical. Each leader brings strengths to our mission – ranging from sharing their historical knowledge and experience gained

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Tammen SOCIETY luncheon

Young e r GEnerations

Gifts to Children’s Hospital Colorado can shape the future of healthcare for children. And future giving is a way for individuals of all ages to make a meaningful impact.

Contrary to popular belief, future giving is something that resonates with donors of all ages.

The expert, integrated care Daniel received at Children’s Colorado helped him to not only survive, but thrive.

Steve Kris and his wife, Elizabeth, have two young daughters and have long been friends of Children’s Colorado. After careful deliberation, they recently chose to incorporate future gifts to Children’s Colorado into their overall philanthropy plan.

“It was part of our estate planning process to make sure our resources are used in a way that takes care of not just our children but also the community,” says Steve, a Foundation Board Member. The goal of establishing a plan for future giving is to provide peace of mind and financial support for individuals and their loved ones, while also extending support to organizations that can benefit from gifts that will be used to benefit the organization in years to come.

Nearly 200 Tammen Society members and loyal donors attended a luncheon on Sept. 18 at Children’s Colorado followed by a tour of our Colorado Institute for Maternal and Fetal Health.

“It allows us to direct our giving to institutions that we are passionate about,” Steve says. “It is important to us to align our resources to our values. Legacy in terms of recognition is not important. Legacy in terms of passing on values to our children is.” Whether through a charitable gift annuity, retirement plan or life insurance beneficiary designation, charitable IRA rollover, real estate gift or the most common will or trust bequest, making a future gift to support Children’s Hospital Colorado is easy to do. For more information about the future giving to benefit Children’s Hospital Colorado, please contact Kellie Fischer, Vice President of Planned and Principal Giving, at 720-777-1751 or kfischer@childrenscoloradofoundation.org

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CHILDREN’S

Children’s Gala Transformed $1.8 million raised for pediatric healthcare

For years, Children’s Gala event chairs have transformed giving by providing top-flight entertainment and adding unexpected flair. This year’s event was no exception.

Longtime supporters Molly Broeren and Bill Mosher wanted to continue the momentum generated by previous event chairs. They put their own stamp on this year’s Children’s Gala and gave it a dose of local stardom that would appeal to young and seasoned guests alike by enlisting Colorado’s own OneRepublic to headline this year’s event. The band performed a 40-minute acoustic set to a lively crowd of more than 1,400 guests, most of whom stood and danced. Molly, a dedicated member of the Children’s Colorado family since the early 1970’s, says she was brought up to give back. Serving in many roles along the way, she joined the Foundation Board of Trustees in 1995 and has been the first and only Chair of the Development Committee for the past 18 years. Her unique style and forethought made every element of this year’s Children’s Gala extraordinary.

The event was co-emceed by radio personality Slacker of Alice 105.9 and 14-year-old Zach Miller. Zach has cerebral palsy, but he has never let it limit him. He’s the Colorado spokes-child for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, an aspiring actor, a Paralympic hopeful and was recently named to Children’s Colorado’s Youth Advisory Council. Zach exemplifies the transformative work made possible through philanthropic support of Children’s Colorado’s mission. The Children’s Gala has raised more than $32 million for Children’s Colorado throughout its 36-year history, helping children and families receive the best-possible care.

Above: Emcees Zach and Slacker; Right: Laura Barton and William Matthews with members of the band OneRepublic

4 Photographed above: 1. Molly Broeren, Bill Mosher, and their children; 2. Carol and George Solich; 3. Jena Hausmann, Children's Hospital Colorado President and Chief Operating Officer, and family; 4. Ann Reidy (center) and friends Giving To Children’s • winter 2013 5

Giving

Educating philanthropists of the future

Corporate Leadership Council supporting Children’s Hospital Colorado is comprised of leaders from prominent industries around Colorado.

The R.J. Clark Family Foundation’s Grandchild Giving Program could serve as a model for organizations seeking to ensure that philanthropists of the future are informed, engaged and educated to shepherd the wealth they will inherit.

John E. Freyer, Jr., a member of the Corporate Leadership Council supporting Children’s Hospital Colorado, thinks giving is great for business and individuals. “I joined the Corporate Leadership Council because I was personally impacted by Children’s Colorado, as are so many people, but also because it presented a great opportunity for our company” says John.

Established by Robert J. and Kathleen A. Clark, The R.J. Clark Family Foundation’s giving benefits charities around Colorado while instilling giving strategies and decision-making skills in the newest generations of their own family.

For a 5-year-old, Rebecca says, the presentation might be a poster showing a picture of a horse. For a 13-year-old, it might be a 20-page PowerPoint exploring how an organization creates a sustainable financial future.

The Clarks’ grown children and their families, and the Foundation’s Executive Director Rebecca Franciscus, each play an important role in the Foundation’s charitable giving. Through the Grandchild Giving Program, the Clark family grandchildren also have a part to play.

Charities they’ve approached have welcomed the kids’ questions. Bob and Kathy’s 10-year-old grandson and Rebecca’s 9-year-old daughter chose to give to different programs within Children’s Colorado. Rebecca’s daughter chose The Burn Program at Children’s Hospital Colorado, where she met nurse Trudy Bolter. “Trudy was great,” Rebecca says. “If you’re a charity, you want to share the most interesting snippets of your program, and you want kids to love it. Trudy explained the program in compelling, age-appropriate terms.”

in business and life

John is a senior vice president with Land Title Guarantee Company, headquartered in Cherry Creek. Land Title employees are actively involved in giving back to local communities through donations, walk-a-thons, bowl-a-thons and collections to benefit community organizations. He believes philanthropy is not just good for the community – it can play a major role in attracting customers, and even new employees, while elevating support for nonprofits like Children’s Colorado. “Locally-owned companies that give back locally become more engaged in their communities,” Freyer said. “We on the Corporate Leadership Council can use those connections to help people understand the irreplaceable impact Children’s Colorado makes in the lives of children and their family throughout the region, state and their own neighborhoods.”

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“Research shows that kids are ready to make charitable giving decisions much younger than we think,” says Rebecca. “We had this in mind when we set up the Grandchild Giving Program. The goal is to help educate about giving in a meaningful and empowering manner. As a result, the grandkids will have experiences to draw from as they grow and develop their own charitable decisions.” How the program works Program participants – the six Clark grandchildren and Rebecca’s two kids – are given age-specific donation amounts, ranging from $250 for the younger children to $1,000 for older kids. Before they can give their money away, they must research charities that pique their interest. They attend a site visit, think of targeted questions to ask in an interview, and prepare a presentation for their charity of choice.

“We’re now in the third or fourth year of the program. It’s been refreshing to me to see the enthusiasm of the grandkids each year as they prepare for the annual meeting presentations,” says Bob. “Each kid has different interests, and it’s been very rewarding to see that it’s helping to build the feeling of giving in their minds.”

Kellen, 15, burn patient at Children's Hospital Colorado

Children’s Circle of Care

Fall Reception

at the home

of Rob and Amy Millisor

Gift News We gratefully acknowledge pledges, pledge payments, outright gifts, and gifts-in-kind of $10,000 or more made between July 1 and October 31, 2013. Anonymous (6) Ames Construction, Inc.

Fall Reception

Butch Ames

Foundation volunteers engage deeply with the hospital’s mission – often for personal reasons.

Jessie M. Andrews Living Trust Libby Anschutz Brown Ted and Julie Antenucci Association of Volunteers, Children’s Hospital Colorado Balfour Concord Nina and Danny Ballenger

Board member Rob Millisor and his wife, Amy, have supported Children’s Colorado through numerous gifts, including the Jack Cooper Millisor Endowed Chair in Pediatric Heart Disease in honor of their son, who passed away on August 1, 2002.

The Mike Bamford Foundation The Barton Family Foundation, a donor advised fund of The Denver Foundation Beall Ranch Properties Ltd. Partnership

Rob and Amy are members of the Charles C. Gates Society. Rob serves as Chair of the Leadership Gifts Council that will work to secure extraordinary gifts for the fundraising priorities of the hospital, and is also a member of the Executive and Nominating Committees for the Board.

Stephen Berman and Elaine Gantz Berman

Children’s Circle of Care members who attended this year’s Fall celebration heard Rob share his motivation for establishing an endowed chair in pediatric heart disease research, and his hope for the transformative effect on children’s lives the chairholder will be able to make.

Cardel Homes

The Michael and Nancy Burgermeister Family Fund of The Chicago Community Trust Nancy and Michael Burgermeister Caring for Colorado Foundation Estate of Louis E. Carter, Jr. Randall Carter Children’s Hospital Colorado

This year’s event at the Millisor's home hosted more than 80 of the nearly 300 community donors who give to the hospital at a level of $10,000 and above.

Oncology/Hematology/BMT Children’s Partners Foundation Estate of Leslie Cohn Colorado Access Beth and Ron Cooper Costco Wholesale CU Cooperative Systems, Inc. Customers Bank Cuvée Ventures Daniels Fund Kelvin Davis DaVita Death Ride Tour, Inc. Denver Designer Show House The Denver Foundation Ms. Ivette Dominguez and Mr. Michael Drawe Marilee Neff Doud and Ben R. Doud Mr. and Mrs. B. Grady Durham Mr. and Mrs. Donald M. Elliman

From left to right: Amy and Rob Millisor with Peggy Warner, Joy Johnson and Dr. Jim Shmerling, CEO of Children’s Hospital Colorado

Amy and Shane Feiman Estate of Edward Ficker Cathey and Richard Finlon FirstBank Holding Company Fraternal Order of Eagles, #3224 Anne and Jim Frein

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Gift News

Recent Endowments

(continued)

Mr. and Mrs. John E. Freyer and

benefiting Children’s Hospital Colorado Reiman Foundation, Inc. Virginia and Scott Reiman

Debbi and Lee Alpert Family Endowed Fund

Frito-Lay

RE/MAX

for Pediatric Cancer Research

Gertz Family Fund

Sam’s Club

Jack Cooper Millisor Endowed Chair

Gift Shop, Association of Volunteers

Santiago’s Mexican Restaurants

in Pediatric Heart Disease

Estate of Retha Grieb

Jeanne and Dick Saunders and

Judie and Ron Neel Endowed Fund

Land Title Guarantee Company

The Griffis Group/Ian and Susan Griffis

Saunders Construction, Inc.

for Pediatric Medical Research

Jeanette and Clarence Haak

Caryn and Rudi Scheidt, Jr.

Rebecca S. and Ronald L. Olsen Endowed Fund

Anne and David Hanson

Dr. Barton and Mary Schmitt

for Needy Families

The Cannon Y. and Lyndia K.

Schomp Automotive

David and Donna Singh Endowed Fund

Lisa Schomp

for Digestive Health

William Randolph Hearst Foundation

The Schramm Foundation

Donna and David Singh Endowed Fund

Richard and Leslie Helppie and

Scottish Rite Foundation of Colorado

for Plastic Surgery

Elizabeth B. Searle and Family

Taplin Endowed Chair

Anne and Jim Hillary

Season To Share, a campaign

for Celiac Disease

Del and Millie Hock

of Denver Post Charities,

Cille and Ron Williams Chair

Robert E. Hogsett Foundation, Inc.

a McCormick Foundation Fund

in Executive Leadership

Harvey Family

Helppie Family Foundation

The Holland Foundation

Shea Properties Colorado

Mr. and Mrs. John A. Ikard

Ravindra and Arun Sheth

Therese Ivancovich and Greg Sissel

Anna and John J. Sie Foundation

Violet M. Johnson Family Foundation JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Anna and John J. Sie Michelle and Tom Whitten

Kaiser Permanente of Colorado

Southern Wine & Spirits of America, Inc.

Dr. Michael and Mrs. Peggy

The Spectranetics Corporation

Markson Kappy

Sports Charities, Inc.

King Soopers

Estate of Harriet Louise Starlof

Elizabeth and Steven Kris

Donald and Susan Sturm

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kugeler

Sturm Family Foundation

La Cache, Association of Volunteers

J.T. Tai & Company Foundation, Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. David L. Liniger

Mrs. Thomas E. Taplin

Lesley and John Lochhead

Mr. and Mrs. Frederick B. Taylor

Dr. and Mrs. Dennis J. Matthews

Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Terkhorn

Fred Maxted*

Town Center at Aurora

Estate of John J. McInnes

TPG Global, LLC

The Ali Meyer Foundation

USA Pro Challenge

Children’s Hospital Colorado is honored to recognize these donors with membership in Children’s Circle of Care. This special giving society recognizes individuals, family foundations and private corporations giving an

VBT Bicycling Vacations

outright gift of $10,000 or

Amy and Rob Millisor

The William B. Vollbracht Family