CHKD Kidstuff, Winter 2019

KIDSTUFF Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters

Winter 2019

Tyler's Heart Cardiac surgery gives 11-year-old new life

A Team Effort

Teen recovers from traumatic injury

Twenty Years of Healing

Child abuse program marks major milestone

All Grown Up NICU graduate returns as volunteer

Carter Hassell, 19 months, has much to smile about these days.

The Virginia Beach toddler, diagnosed with leukemia in September, recently finished her last of four treatments at CHKD. “The doctors and nurses here saved our daughter’s life,” says Carter’s mom, Barbara Dell.

“We cannot thank them enough. They have loved our daughter like their own throughout this whole process and given her the best care.”

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CHKD Checkup

Charting the progress of our health system

Twenty Years of Healing

Child abuse program marks major milestone

Tyler's Heart

Cardiac surgery gives 11-year-old new life

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CHKD Checkup

Hometown Hero All-Star third baseman and former captain of the New York Mets, David Wright, and his wife, Molly, brought holiday cheer to patients at CHKD. Wright has raised nearly $1.6 million for CHKD over the past nine years through his annual Vegas-style event held each January. Pictured left to right are Kenneth Parent, Tymiere Grayson, child life specialist Tricia Taylor, Molly, David, and Koby Stewart.

Neuromuscular Clinic Earns National Accreditation The Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy organization recently recognized CHKD’s neuromuscular clinic as a Duchenne Certified Care Center. The clinic was the 23rd center in the nation to earn this designation. Patient Logan Morean, shown here holding a plaque with neurologist Dr. Crystal Proud, helped clinic staff celebrate the national accreditation.

New Location for Norfolk Sleep Center CHKD’s Center for Pediatric Sleep Medicine has moved its Norfolk location to 850 Southampton Avenue. Exclusively for children, the center provides overnight sleep studies and other diagnostic and treatment services to help kids of all ages get the sleep they need.

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Pediatrics Welcome NorfoCHKlkD Med ical Group. The Nor folk Pediatrics has joined experience from practice offers nearly five decades of Amin. Dr. Amin board-certified pediatrician Dr. Sanjay a board-certified will be joined by Dr. Melissa Horton, her residency at pediatrician who recently completed 1529 International CHKD. Nor folk Pediatrics is located at folk.

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Meet Robot Aretha Grace A Pawsome Birthday Party!

During a brief stay at CHKD, Aretha Grace, a robot on loan from Old Dominion University, provided

CHKD staff and patients celebrated facility dog SaraLee’s

a much-needed distraction for hospitalized

fifth birthday with a party that left everyone smiling … or

children confined to their rooms. Using an iPad

wagging a tail. SaraLee doted on patients before enjoying a

to control Aretha Grace remotely, patients such

special “puppuccino” treat: a cup of whipped cream. Patient

as Dalton Fox, shown above, could visit with staff

Havanna Gann-Tyree and Kristina Finch, a child life specialist,

and other children on the hematology/oncology

joined in the festivities, which included a photo booth.

unit without leaving their beds.

Orthopedic Surgeon joins CHKD Dr. Bettina Gyr, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, brings more than 20 years of orthopedic surgery experience to CHKD. Dr. Gyr received her medical degree from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, and completed an orthopedic surgery residency at University of Virginia Hospital and a pediatric orthopedic fellowship with University of Utah at Primary Children's Medical Center and Shriners Hospitals for Children.

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Drawings by children who have received treatment at the CHKD Child Abuse Center brighten the hallway of a facility where counseling and resources help children and families through the trauma of abuse.

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Twenty Years of Healing

Child abuse program marks major milestone

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In the waiting room, a soft, pastel mural depicts children playing. An interior hallway showcases patient artwork – colorful rainbows, butterflies, and fire trucks. Individual rooms have low tables and chairs, easels, markers, and crayons. There are a variety of activities, including cards, board games, and bubbles.

To the uninitiated, these items may look like simple toys and child-friendly décor. But local and military law enforcement, the legal community, and child protective services agencies understand that everything here is intentional, part of an evidenced-based process to help determine what has occurred when allegations of child abuse or neglect have been made.

In 2018, the CHKD child abuse program’s twentieth year, professionals referred more than 1,500 children from our region to the program. Those children used the easels and crayons to draw pictures of things they don’t have words for. They played games to help them express thoughts and feelings, and blew bubbles to deepen their breathing and relax.

“In many cases of child abuse, the only witness is the victim,” says Erinn Portnoy, LCSW, executive director of the program. “We provide a neutral, child-focused setting and forensic interviewers who are trained to communicate with children in a developmentally appropriate way.” In these protocol-based interviews, children are asked non-leading questions to help determine whether abuse has occurred. The sessions are recorded, and conducted behind one-way mirrors so investigators can witness them. The goal is to prevent children from having to relive details of their abuse by telling their story over and over.

“Protecting victims from being further traumatized by the investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases was the impetus behind our program and others like it across the country,” says Sarah Bishop, chair of CHKD’s child abuse advisory board. “Our region owes a debt of gratitude to Solon Paul and his late wife, Johon, whose initial gift established the program several years before it came under the CHKD umbrella – and who have continued to support it ever since.”

In addition to forensic interviews, the program provides case management, family advocacy, medical care, and specialized mental health treatment. Many of the services are free, and no child is ever turned away.

Twenty years ago, CHKD was one of the first in the nation to develop this multi-agency, collaborative, child-centered focus of care. Today, it is one of more than 850 Children’s Advocacy Centers across the county that operates with the same model. “Our method has become the standard because it works,” says Dr. Michelle Clayton, medical director of the program. “Children recover and go on to lead healthy lives, and the family cycle of abuse can be stopped before it reaches another generation.”

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Cardiac surgery gives 11-year-old new life

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yler Bagwell looked perfect when he was born.

Ten tiny toes, ten tiny fingers. Eyes the color of the sea. A lusty cry from day one.

But deep inside, something was amiss that set the Virginia Beach boy apart from most of the population: The valve between the left ventricle of his heart and the main artery that distributes blood throughout the body was a little different.

Instead of an aortic valve with three leaflets to regulate blood flow, his had two, something called a bicuspid aortic valve. It’s one of the most common congenital heart defects, affecting an estimated 1 in 50 people.

Tyler was 4 years old when a pediatrician heard the first clue of his unusual valve: A faint clicking sound when the doctor placed a stethoscope against Tyler’s chest. He referred Tyler to CHKD cardiologist Michael Vance, who ordered an ultrasound that revealed the valve defect.

Some people live their whole lives without knowing they even have the defect. In others, the valve becomes leaky enough that they need to have the valve repaired or replaced, usually not until they’re adults. Tyler wasn’t showing any symptoms, so Dr. Vance recommended a watchful waiting approach.

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“Our mindset was he wouldn’t need anything until he was an adult,” says Tyler’s mother, Stacie Bagwell.

In early 2018, when Tyler was 10, Dr. Vance discovered he was experiencing “aortic valve regurgitation,” in which blood pumped out of his heart’s main chamber was leaking back in, causing the lower left chamber of his heart to become larger.

Dr. Vance sent Tyler to be evaluated by CHKD’s chief of cardiac surgery Dr. Philip Smith.

Just the thought of heart surgery for her son terrified Stacie. The previous summer, Stacie’s father had died of heart failure, and she had images of his final days in the hospital imprinted in her mind.

But Stacie, a paralegal, and her husband, Ron, who’s a real estate agent, had been noticing that Tyler had lost his energy. He seemed lethargic at times. His skin had become pale.

“I instantly turned to researching everything I could find,” Stacie says.

Stacie walked into that first meeting with Dr. Smith carrying a three-ring notebook labeled, “Tyler’s Heart,” full of studies, procedures, and news of the latest technology.

Dr. Smith sat and talked with the Bagwells about

Months after his surgery, Tyler has regained Pares used his love of sports motivation toto push through hisasenergy thanks a new aortic more valve.than 100 hours of physical therapy to rehabilitate his injured knee.

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1. When Tyler first came home after surgery, he wasn’t allowed to pick up his cats. By the end of the year, he was back to his normal cuddling.

2. His scar front and center, Tyler recovers from heart surgery at CHKD to replace a faulty heart valve. His mother, Stacie Bagwell, said CHKD doctors, nurses, and other staff were attentive to Tyler’s every need, and also kept his parents informed and comfortable. (Photo courtesy of Bagwell family.)

3. Pediatric cardiac surgeon Dr. Philip Smith, shown here with Tyler, made sure he and his parents knew everything that was going to happen during the surgery, and what to expect afterwards. (Photo courtesy of Bagwell family.)

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Tyler’s heart valve, the options available to fix it, and the pros and cons of each method. The Bagwells were figuring on, at most, a 30-minute appointment, but an hour later they left Dr. Smith’s office with a thorough understanding of Tyler’s situation.

There was also this: Smith would have a partner in the operating room. He’d be joined by Dr. James Gangemi, surgical director of pediatric congenital heart surgery at UVA Children’s Hospital, and director of the CHKD/UVA regional collaborative for cardiac care.

That’s when the Bagwells learned about the partnership between CHKD and UVA Children’s Hospital. In their minds, that was a distinct advantage.

The official launch of the regional collaborative between CHKD and UVA was in January of 2017, but the effort to bring the two institutions together had been more than a year in the making. The partnership combines the efforts of pediatric cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, cardiac anesthesiologists, intensive care physicians, and cardiac support professionals from both institutions with the goal of sharing knowledge and improving care for children with complex congenital heart defects across the state.

The collaborative allows the hospitals to establish common best practices, create more standardization of care, and make decisions as to the best location for each procedure. Each week, cardiac specialists from UVA and CHKD meet virtually to go over cases from both hospitals, bringing the best minds together to discuss the treatment options.

Smith is based full time at CHKD, and Gangemi performs surgeries at both hospitals.

“We strive to make sure every patient is in the right bed in the right facility at the right time,” says Gangemi.

For Tyler, the right place was CHKD. The Bagwells also sought a second opinion from a children’s hospital outside the state, but continued to meet with Smith and Gangemi, who both passed along their phone numbers and email addresses.

“That was huge to me,” Stacie says. “I didn’t know another doctor who does that and then responds when you do email them. We felt more empowered with each visit.”

In the end, Smith and Gangemi earned the Bagwells' full confidence, and the surgery was scheduled.

Tyler remembers feeling nervous when he arrived early on the morning of September 25. Everyone put him at ease, but they also were clear about the risks he would be facing, right down to the specific mortality rates.

“To have that conversation with an 11-year-old boy would be hard,” Stacie said. “But they did it matter-offactly, and they didn’t dwell on it.”

Here’s Tyler’s description of surgery: “All I remember is they put a mask on me, and it was like two seconds, and then I woke up.”

His parents got the longer, seven-hour version.

In the waiting room, someone checked in periodically to tell them what was going on. “That was like a glass of water to a person in a desert,” Stacie says.

As sophisticated as imaging scans have become, there are still things that can only be determined once surgeons open the chest and train their eyes on the heart.

In Tyler's case, they wanted to see if the valve could be repaired.

It couldn’t.

The next option was using the Ross procedure, in which the patient’s pulmonary valve is swapped out with the damaged aortic valve. The advantage of using a pulmonary valve is it can continue to grow normally in a child who isn’t fully grown, better handling the high volume of blood.

“All I remember is they put a mask on me, and it was like two seconds, and then I woke up.”

– Tyler Once the surgeons got a first-hand look at Tyler’s pulmonary valve, though, they ruled out that procedure because that valve looked a little different, too.

It was working fine as a pulmonary valve, but the aortic valve is under greater blood pressure, so the doctors didn’t want to take the risk of using a valve that might not be up to the job.

Gangemi “scrubbed out” of the surgery to let the Bagwells know they were forgoing the Ross procedure, and going with a mechanical valve. The surgical decisions were played out in real time, but each option had been thoroughly explained to the Bagwells in advance, so there were no surprises.

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Before his surgery, Tyler often felt tired because of a faulty heart valve, but now he is back to playing outside in his Virginia Beach neighborhood.

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with some trepidation: “When we saw Tyler, I felt an immense sense of relief.

He was pretty groggy, but my same beautiful boy. He was OK. I was OK. My husband and I didn’t collapse on the floor. The staff treated us as much as they treated Tyler.”

The Bagwells took Tyler home a week later, with this advice from Dr. Smith: “Be cautious, but don’t change your expectations of him.”

The hardest part of recovery, according to Tyler: “Not carrying the cats.”

He’s well past that now, but his life is different. For instance, he’s on blood thinners because of the artificial valve. He wears a medic alert necklace noting the valve. And there is the periodic monitoring, along with the question of whether the valve will ever need replacing.

“Dr. Smith and Dr. Gangemi steadfastly stood by, allowing us to ask questions, share fears, and consult my notebook.”

– Stacie, Tyler’s mom The Bagwells were impressed with how carefully the doctors explained everything to them and Tyler, and how CHKD staff members treated not just the patient but the whole family during the hospital stay. So much so they want to reach out to educate others.

“I think it’s important for parents to talk with others who have been there,” Stacie says. “Despite our fears and concerns, Dr. Smith and Dr. Gangemi steadfastly stood by, allowing us to ask questions, share fears, and consult my notebook.”

Tyler’s color has improved. He runs around more. He can exercise longer.

The handsome young man with a ready smile describes the difference in one simple sentence: “I have more energy.”

Dr. James Gangemi

Dr. Philip Smith

Dr. Michael Vance

Dr. James Gangemi is a pediatric cardiac surgeon with CHKD Surgical Group and UVA Children’s Hospital.

Dr. Philip Smith is a pediatric cardiac surgeon with CHKD Surgical Group and UVA Children’s Hospital.

Dr. Michael Vance is a pediatric cardiologist with Children’s Specialty Group, PLLC, at CHKD. For more information on CHKD’s Heart Center, please visit CHKD.org/Heart.

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All Grown Up NICU graduate returns as volunteer

Sage Mitchell, center, and her mother, Victoria, left, visit CHKD's NICU on Sage’s last day as a junior volunteer. The two were reunited with Cynthia Elliott, a neonatal nurse practitioner who once cared for Sage.

It’s hard to imagine Sage Mitchell was once one of the tiniest patients at Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters.

Nearly 15 years to the day after Sage was discharged from CHKD’s neonatal intensive care unit, she was back at the hospital as a volunteer in CHKD’s junior volunteer program.

Sage applied to volunteer as soon as she turned 15, the minimum age to participate in the program. She hopes that sharing her story will encourage families who have babies in the NICU. “I just know that I’m really blessed to be saved by the doctors and nurses at CHKD,” says Sage, now a high school sophomore in Virginia Beach.

Sage was one of 200 junior volunteers last summer. The program, which started in the 1970s, places young volunteers in more than 50 departments throughout CHKD Health System. For three weeks, Sage worked at the main hospital campus, filing paperwork, cleaning toys, and playing with some of the young patients.

On her last day as a volunteer, Sage and her mother, Victoria, were able to visit the NICU, where they were reunited with Cynthia Elliott, a neonatal nurse practitioner who was a part of Sage’s care team all those years ago and still works on the unit. “I remember her!” Elliott says. “I thought she was the cutest little girl.”

Victoria remembers Sage’s stay in the NICU like it happened last week.

Born four months early and weighing barely more than a pound, doctors did not expect Sage to survive. She surprised them all. At 4 weeks old, she was strong enough to undergo surgeries to repair a valve in her heart, and later to correct issues with her vision.

“A lot of the nurses considered me a miracle baby,” Sage says.

Victoria and her husband, Bill, traveled back and forth from their home in Virginia Beach to CHKD for three months, spending as much time with Sage as they could. When they were exhausted, the nurses made sure they went home to rest.

“The real heroes are the nurses,” Victoria says. “My initial instinct was never to leave Sage, but the nurses told me: ‘We’re going to take good care of her, just like she was our own.’ ’’ Today, Sage is a typical teenage girl. She loves to play tennis and is working toward getting her driver’s license.

Although she will always have medical issues related to her prematurity – chronic lung disease and lens implants in both eyes – she manages fine and is able to participate in normal activities. To the Mitchells, these are minor health problems.

“She’s doing really well,” Victoria says proudly. “Other than me telling you, you would never know she was so tiny and sick when she was born.”

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Dr. Carl St. Remy, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at CHKD, can’t help but smile to see his patient, Conrad, doing so well since surgery last summer to place a rod in his leg after he was struck by a car.

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A Team Effort Teen recovers from traumatic injury

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edaling his way back to his family’s beach house last summer, Conrad Lehmkuhler could do nothing to steer his bike from the oncoming car, driven by a drunk driver. The impact tossed the 14-year-old onto the hood of the car and then to the ground.

“All I could see was pavement and it felt really hot,” Conrad says. “My left leg flopped around under me.”

Emergency responders on the scene that summer afternoon in Virginia Beach assessed Conrad’s injuries. The bone in his left upper thigh appeared badly broken and displaced, which could result in a life-threatening loss of blood. They were also concerned that the force of the impact may have caused serious internal injuries. It was quickly determined that he needed to be taken to Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters – which had recently become the region’s only Level 1 pediatric trauma center.

Conrad’s family lives in Alexandria and had never heard of CHKD. A rescue worker explained to his mother, Amy, that Conrad would receive specialized pediatric care at CHKD. “He said it with such authority,” Amy says. “I didn’t question it.”

While the ambulance carried Conrad and his mom to CHKD, a trauma team at the hospital quickly assembled, including a pediatric trauma surgeon, emergency medicine specialists, nurses, child life specialists, social workers, and a chaplain. Everyone on the team has a specific role and is ready to provide expert care for the patient and support for the family.

Over the next 24 hours, Conrad would be treated by numerous pediatric subspecialties, including cardiology and orthopedics, before having surgery to place a rod in

his left leg where the collision broke his femur.

Conrad’s journey illustrates the level of teamwork, collaboration, and highly specialized care that pediatric trauma patients receive at CHKD. “It takes a village to take care of these patients,” says Dr. Ann Kuhn, a pediatric trauma surgeon and CHKD’s medical director of trauma services.

One of the reasons CHKD became a Level I pediatric trauma center was to help prevent delays in care for critically injured children, Kuhn says.

“We’re so thankful we came to CHKD’s trauma center,” Amy says. “That’s where Conrad needed to be.”

Every second counts when you’re treating trauma patients. Medical professionals call the first 60 minutes after an accident “the golden hour.”

“The sooner you can treat a trauma patient’s injuries, the higher the likelihood they have for survival,” says Kuhn.

– Dr. Ann Kuhn It’s especially critical for children.

Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death for children, according to federal health statistics. At CHKD, more than 400 children are admitted each year for traumatic injuries. Another 10,000 visits to the hospital’s emergency department and urgent care centers are for trauma-related injuries.

In the emergency department at CHKD, nurses put Conrad’s leg in traction, a painful but necessary process to help position his femur. X-rays confirmed he would need surgery but that would have to wait until a cardiologist could evaluate his irregular heartbeat. The trauma team wanted to make sure he didn’t have a bruise on his heart from the impact of the accident.

“I was more in shock than I was in pain,” Conrad says, “but I knew everyone around me knew what they were doing. I felt safe and knew I’d be fine in the end.”

“The sooner you can treat a trauma patient’s injuries, the higher the likelihood they have for survival.”

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“We’re so thankful we came to CHKD’s trauma center. That’s where Conrad needed to be.”

– Amy, Conrad’s mom His mom remembers how everyone treated Conrad with such respect. “One of the really important things for Conrad was that the nurses and doctors treated him like the young adult that he is,” Amy says. “Even though he was 14, I think they sensed his maturity. They did not speak down to him. They included him in some of the decisions, and they asked him questions directly.”

The morning after his accident, doctors cleared Conrad for surgery.

“It was a high-energy injury that snapped the femur in half, leaving shards where the break was,” says Dr. Carl St. Remy, a CHKD orthopedic surgeon, who put a rod in Conrad’s leg. The metal rod would help stabilize the bone until it healed. Conrad would need to start physical therapy and avoid putting any weight on his left leg for a while.

At this point, the Lehmkuhlers could have returned home to Alexandria for Conrad’s rehabilitation, but they decided to stay in Virginia Beach through the end of the summer so they could continue to work with CHKD. “Why would we not continue to go to a place just for kids?” Amy asks. “Going to Landstown for physical therapy made sense because we could also see Dr. St. Remy there.”

When Conrad started physical therapy, he was still in a wheelchair, using crutches sparingly. He had lost a significant amount of muscle from his hip to his knee. As an athlete, he worried about his recovery.

T.J. Slowik, a CHKD physical therapist, could tell the teen was feeling a little down. As he worked with Conrad for the remainder of the summer, he found ways to encourage and motivate his patient. They used a lacrosse ball for balancing exercises. They celebrated every tiny step in Conrad’s recovery.

“T.J. completely gets Conrad,” Amy says. “He fine-tuned his physical therapy to his age and temperament.”

Conrad no longer needed crutches by mid-September, weeks ahead of schedule. In December, he started pre-season training for lacrosse again, completing sprints with the rest of the team.

Today, Conrad’s walk is so natural, you can’t tell he ever broke his leg, his mother says proudly. “His recovery has been amazing.”

Dr. M. Ann Kuhn

Dr. Carl St. Remy

Dr. M. Ann Kuhn is a pediatric surgeon with CHKD Surgical Group and medical director of trauma services at CHKD. Dr. Carl St. Remy is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon with CHKD Surgical Group.

For more information on trauma services at CHKD, please visit CHKD.org/Trauma.

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After surgery to repair his femur, Conrad worked hard to regain his balance and mobility with T.J. Slowik, a physical therapist in CHKD’s sports medicine program. Today, Conrad is strong enough to return to his favorite sport, lacrosse.

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Philanthropy Matters

Your support gives kids at CHKD more reasons to smile.

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hirteen-year-old Tymiere Grayson enjoys a game of Pac-Man in the CHKD teen room during a recent hospitalization. The teen room, featuring air hockey, board games, vintage video games, art supplies, and books, is a place where teens can go to relax, interact with other patients, and even have some fun while in the hospital. The thoughtfully created space was a project of CHKD’s Kids as Partners Advisory Council (KAPAC). The council, facilitated by the child life program, is made up of kids, ages 10 to 18, who are CHKD patients, and siblings of patients, who have spent time in the hospital. The group meets once a month and uses their unique perspective to find ways to enhance the patient and family experience at CHKD. Because of donors like you, CHKD is able to provide programs such as KAPAC, and special spaces like the teen room, to help ease anxiety and bring comfort to children of all ages who are facing health challenges.

A planned gift to CHKD helps local children get the care they need to fight serious illness and recover from traumatic injuries. Please consider selecting CHKD as a beneficiary of your retirement plan, insurance policy, or will. These funds will help give kids like Tymiere the special care they need for years to come.

Contact Susan Carriker, director of planned giving, at (757) 668-7070 or by email at Legacy@CHKD.org, to find out how your legacy gift can make a difference.

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Memorials Memorial gifts received between June 1 and October 31, 2018.

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Fred Goad Mr. and Mrs. Greg Everton Hassell and Folkes, P. C. Doyle A. Palmer Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Palmer

Neal Anthony Edgerton Barbara Pucciarelli Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Sanborn William Thomas Elder Mr. and Mrs. George H. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin G. Cottrell, IV Mary J. Elliot Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Scott

Shawn Carden Mr. and Mrs. James C. Allen

Andrew “Andy” Ellis Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Cleveland, Jr.

Masako Cawthorn The Bagalkotkar Family Betty Gosnell The Hart Family Dr. Drusilla S. and Mr. Robert C. Powell

River Dougls Ellis Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Barrett “Your CHKD Family”

Hannah Clarisse Geise Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Hawk

Mona Goldwasser Elizabeth Dudley Mona and Norman Goldwasser Nancy Bangel and Mark Robbins Mr. and Mrs. Howard J. Unger James L. Grieve Ray Grieve, III Alisha Griffin Vinnie L. Terrell

Dr. Leroy Engel Jane L. Johnston

Katherine Griffin Shannon and Dotty Mary Benn and John Failes Mr. and Mrs. Craig Ryder

Esterlund’s Brother The Aldridge Family

Charles Dee Griffith Nellie E. Savage and Family

Kevin Etheridge Mr. and Mrs. Shelby F. Etheridge

Kenneth L. Griffith Mr. and Mrs. J. Greg Sledge

Grace Collins Mr. and Mrs. George R. Hutchens

Marilyn Fentress Robert W. Fentress

Jack Griffiths Mr. and Mrs. Don Love

Mildred Duncan Boyd Mr. and Mrs. Michael Via

Jackson Claire Cooper Ula D. Cooper Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Jackson

Sonya Fine Mr. and Mrs. Donald P. Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Howard J. Unger and Family

Mort Grosswald Elise Berkowitz

Robert Friend Boyd CAPT and Mrs. Thomas H. Smith, USN (Ret.)

Robert Councill The Aldridge Family

Butch Hartwell Fitchett Mr. and Mrs. Floyd A. Howlett

Mary E. Blackburn Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blackburn Mr. and Mrs. Ben J. Bolte Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hagerman Rhona L. Hollingsworth Mr. and Mrs. Don M. Loyd Mr. and Mrs. Steven W. Scott Mary Blum Valerie Sandoval

Dakota Anne Chacon CAPT and Mrs. Thomas H. Smith, USN (Ret.) Karen Chipok Mr. and Mrs. Ellis W. James

Beverly Grover Fred Hahl Margaret Loftis

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Philanthropy Matters | Memorials Evelyn Guglitto Rosa Redmon

Scott Hulce Norma Ray, Rhonda, Lauren, and Kristin

Lee Coleman Kitchin Andy and Suzanne Weaver and Family

Rose Marie Maxey Mr. and Mrs. James R. Maxey, II

Imani Gulley Lena H. Williams

Nicholas Andrew Hurdle Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Hurdle, Jr. Virginia T. Hurdle Betty H. Joyner

Donald Kyle Janet Jefferson

Joan Mayfield Amy Lehman and Emily Lehman

Josephine Rose Lampitt Andrew Lampitt

Marilyn Joan Mayfield Mr. and Mrs. Daniel P. Berghofer

Edwin J. Hutcheson, III Susanne F. Wilson

Adam Weston Lane Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. St. John

Mr. and Mrs. John Hutton Carolyn H. Hawkins

John R. Langlois, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Donald P. Sullivan

Elsie D. Ives Mr. and Mrs. Donald Fisher Ellis H. Ives

Francis “Frank” H. Lansinger, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Murray

Edward Spencer Mayo Andrea Cummins John Shirley and Alexander Helm Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Manley Joyce C. Mayo Ray McDowell The Nagrowski Family Thomas Ostrosky

Lenora Gunther Mr. and Mrs. Karl W. Gunther Victor Brandon Gurley Jaden Gurley Isabelle Ann Gurson The Spence Family Frederick F. Gyuricsko Mason Poling and Georgeanna Neal Mrs. Jessie Hall Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Adcock Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Mayer, Jr.

Hope Larson Dr. Annette Rayfield

George Harper Mr. and Mrs. Floyd A. Howlett

Ruth Jackson Townsend Brown Catherine Giagnacovo Barbara Henry Elizabeth C. Kerr Dr. John Mason Elizabeth A. Moll

Yolanda Grant Harrell Barbara C. Kledzik

Earl Jarvis Jay W. Legum

C. Scott Harris, Jr. Harold C. Smith, Jr.

Madeline River Jenkins Doris B. Lajoie

AuRelia R. Hart Hannah Austin Class of 2018 Brianna Downes

Evelyn Jensen Pauline Spalding

Joan Hart Mr. and Mrs. Donald P. Sullivan

Barbara Johnson Rosa Redmon

The Honorable James H. Harvell, III Barbara J. Harvell

Marian D. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Richard Brown Wharton

Melanie G. Hatfield Isle of Wight Key Club Savannah Grace Head Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Wood

Russell Adam Johnson Carol L. Confer Shannon Corley Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred G. Wilmot, Jr.

Thomas William Hedish Velma S. Mann

Tom and Helen Johnson Keith Johnson

Nina Hermes Mr. and Mrs. Calvin M. Richardson

Corinne Jones Paula Eisen

David E. Hill Frank G. Hill

Georgia Kambitsis Mary Caravas

Frederick E. Hobson Alberta V. Hobson

Bernice Kaplan Mr. and Mrs. Howard J. Unger

George Hoggard Mr. and Mrs. Steven T. Jordan

Amelia Kelly Evelyn F. Saunders

Christopher Hood Mr. and Mrs. Lucius R. Horne, Jr.

Essie, Thomas and Philip Kerley Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm T. Kerley

Lois Ann Lovitt Mr. and Mrs. Mike Bryant Greenbrier Red Hat Purple Dress Club

Danielle A. Howerton Vanessa A. Carter

Barbara Kinert CAPT and Mrs. Thomas K. Cole

Joan Maus James B. Maus

Robert Sigler Hall Mr. and Mrs. Greg Everton

George Jett Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Jett

George Lautares Mr. and Mrs. Arthur L. Collins Carolina Leach Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Cox George L. Leed, Jr. Boyce, Spady & Moore PLC Dorothy G. Goodwin Carolina Veterinary Relief Services Dr. Martin Lefkowitz Andy and Suzanne Weaver and Family James Legum Mr. and Mrs. Yale Nesson Mr. and Mrs. Louis Padersky Lisa Lepore Elizabeth Callahan Daniel Levy Patricia Klewans Dr. Donald “Don” Lewis Dr. Carol Downing and Mr. Lawrence B. Weinstein Gary R. Medlin Ronald and Sandra Revere Michelle Marella Ligutan Candi Lemoine Frances Lindsay S. Frank Blocker, Jr. Joseph Lippert Dr. Kelly Anne Foley Lyla Longman Dr. and Mrs. Bruce I. Longman Joseph R. Loschi Dr. Constance Pozniak

Matching makes a difference.

Many companies offer employees a matching gift benefit that increases your contribution to CHKD. Matching gifts make a critical difference to our patients.

Check if your employer has a corporate matching gift program at CHKD.org/MatchYourGift.

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Parlie Ralph McCrary Mr. and Mrs. Jack Combs Ray and Linda Moring Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur L. Watts Graham McGurgan Mr. and Mrs. John McGurgan Harvey J. Meltzer Cilda Meltzer Charlene Merritt Patricia H. Newman Rexanne Metzger Julie Childress Beck Kay Shields CAPT and Mrs. Thomas H. Smith, USN (Ret.) Kaye Miller CAPT John E. Whitely, Jr., USN (Ret.) Richard Irwin Miller Nancy D. Brickell David and Rosa Denis Alice C. Goodman Mr. and Mrs. Jay A. Kossman Gary Roberts Gina and Neil Rose Ken and Lisa Sands Pete and Gloria Villani Thomas Ivy Miller Ann Fentress Robert and Violet Forrest Eugenia W. Gates The Hux Family Mr. and Mrs. James M. Michael, Jr. Ronald Ponzar Tom Mills Nancy Bangel and Mr. Mark Robbins Joyce Mizell Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Quinn, Jr. Malcolm Moody Clarice V. Moody Katherine Grace Morgan Barbara A. Cosgrove

WRITTEN BY Elizabeth Simpson Earley • PHOTOGRAPH BY Eric Lusher

Donor Spotlight | Philanthropy Matters

Building a legacy

William Selvey, CHKD's first administrator, talks with Jim Dahling, CHKD president and CEO, during a recent donor recognition event at Ford’s Colony in Williamsburg.

“There was a special spirit we developed, and it is there to this day.” – William Selvey

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early six decades ago, William Selvey Jr. took a job at a small health clinic in Norfolk that cared for pregnant women and children.

It wouldn’t be long before that clinic became Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters, and Selvey its first administrator.

“We grew up together,” he says.

When the doors opened in 1961, the hospital had 88 beds.

More than 3,000 children were treated that first year. Nearly half of the patients’ families couldn’t pay for their treatment.

“There was a special spirit we developed, and it is there to this day,” says Selvey, who worked hand-in-hand with The King’s Daughters to run the hospital for two decades.

“And that was to do the right thing for people in need. The King’s Daughters, the department heads, and the doctors all worked together as a team.”

It fell to Selvey to oversee what many thought was an impossible task in those early days: Getting full accreditation for the hospital in one year's time, an important condition to operating independently.

Selvey rallied doctors, nurses, and department heads to get the fledgling hospital up to speed, not only earning the hospital accreditation by that one-year deadline, but also

obtaining approval for a pediatric residency program.

He was there when early services launched, such as a pharmacy in the 1960s, along with a signature program that would help children adjust to being in the hospital, now called the child life program. In 1972, the region’s first neonatal intensive care unit opened to help premature babies survive.

Central to the hospital’s mission was helping children in need. Selvey remembers keeping $1,000 of his own money in his top desk drawer.

“Sometimes there were mothers who had no money, no place to stay, or money to buy food,” Selvey says. “Nurses and social workers had the authority to get the cash whenever there was a need.”

Selvey continues to support the hospital, recently making arrangements to include CHKD in his will: “CHKD still has the same spirit as when I started. It’s still going strong.”

Selvey is now 92 and lives in Richmond. He remembers those early days of CHKD fondly. “I am proud of what we did there and the small part I played in it. Looking back on it, I think, ‘How did we do it?’ But we did.”

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Philanthropy Matters | Memorials Meghan Olivia Morris Elizabeth Callahan

Mr. and Mrs. Durward Reed, Jr. Gary Reed

Agatha Sigley Rev. Richard J. and Rev. Evelyn G. Keever

Eileen H. Mullin Shannon, Callie and Walter Stone, Jr.

Isaiah Matthew Richardson Barbara A. Anderson

Gricelda Smalls Harold L. Smalls, Sr.

Joseph P. Murphy William M. Murphy

Gregory Riley Elizabeth Callahan

Catherine F. Smith Clifford L. Smith

Ellen Veazey Jordan Voshell Mr. and Mrs. James E. Rammell, Sr.

Bessie L. Newby Viva Y. Stallings

Colleen Suzanne Rink Mr. and Mrs. Philip Armstrong Kimberly Arris-Potter The Davidoski Family Annemarie Durkin The Goheen Family Janice Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Jack L. Jones Selma R. Kniffen Lynn Pratts Mercado Betty S. Moye Robert Sinibaldi The Trotter Family Dr. Holly Suzanne Puritz

Sarah E. St. John Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. St. John

Scott Christopher Waller Mr. and Mrs. Philip J. Kain Susan A. Kain

Jimmie Larry Nixon, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Walter G. Saunders Dr. John Nowicki Dr. and Mrs. Robert W. Fagerlund Matthew R. Nuckols Mr. and Mrs. Bob F. Hartsell Vincent and Dennis Outridge Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Thomas Nolan Parker Mr. and Mrs. Dan Schmidt Barbara Patish Mr. and Mrs. Joseph S. Weintrob Delores Paulson Mr. and Mrs. George R. Hutchens

Connor W. Riportella Claire B. Tully Joan Robie Valerie Sandoval

Marie Jean Staha Newport News Shipbuilding, Dept. E72 Alfred Stallings, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Arnold Bonnie Stang Mr. and Mrs. Yale Nesson Lou Stark Mary J. Stark Sue Stublen Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert L. Alexander Paisley Grace Szymanski Mr. and Mrs. Gonzalo Guimoye The Hlinovsky Family David and Laura Michael

Rachel Lynn Peckham MSGT Everett W. Peckham, USAF (Ret.)

Adrian P. Rodriguez Men and Women of Vision, Inc. William Watkins

Frank Peele Elise Z. Berkowitz

Sydelle Roistacher Mr. and Mrs. Yale Nesson

Templeton Tilley Rosa Redmon

Denise Healy Pellegrino Mr. and Mrs. Arthur L. Collins

William “Billy” Romm, Jr. The Harrelson Family

LaVan Timmons, Jr. LaVan K. Timmons

Dr. Leocadio Penalosa, Jr. Elizabeth Callahan

Carolyn Wright Rowe Mr. and Mrs. Terry Mottley

Elizabeth Tomchick The June and Cecil McDole Charitable Fund

Patricia Pezzella Dr. Patrick Moore Mr. and Mrs. Kevin M. Roomsburg

Evelyn Royster Mr. and Mrs. Karl W. Gunther

Heather Kristen Tudor Boy Scout Troop 303 The Mathis Family

Jennifer M. Pollard Mr. and Mrs. Glenn B. Rawlings Wayland Thomas Pond, III The Honorable and Mrs. E. Everett Bagnell Carolyn B. Cummings

Samson Mr. and Mrs. John W. Hall Betty Jean Boggs Sargent Mr. and Mrs. Phil Christopher Thomas Saunders Mr. and Mrs. Gordon L. Saunders

Chase Theodore Pope Gloria J. Jackson

Leonard Schlain Mr. and Mrs. Stephen L. Goldstein

Edward Joseph Poserina Jane L. Johnston

Tom and Pam Self Burl and Linda Self

Karla Quinn Mr. and Mrs. Michael Foster

Harry Sharp Atlantic Coast “S” Gaugers Tidewater Division

James Landon Jase Radke V. Tracy Savage Corinna Woodcock Nita T. Reagan Rose M. Allard Mary and Ken Parker

Jackson Howard Shumate Dolores A. Shumate Mr. and Mrs. John Shumate Mason Alexander Shutts Mr. and Mrs. Robert Buchert

George Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Aldridge

David Giuseppe Tulli Leona L. Aydlette Susan B. Bower Rosanna and Aldo Clagnaz Elena Conte and Family Jo Anne De Matteo Corby Dematteo and Family Marilyn Friga Frances Johnson and Family Mr. and Mrs. Franco G. Lezzi Pauline Rutberg Mr. and Mrs. Jackson F. Snethen Twin B Latoya Crandall

Evelyn Watson Meade Amory Luise and Robert Barnes Mr. James E. Bauman Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hunnicutt, III Steve Gallagher Carmine Grella Chris Jones Joe Lord Salomon Ogle Brian Tiemeyer Jay Veitz Paulie Watson Paula Wendell The Firman Family Norma Wieland Suzanne L. Barr Blake McClain Wikle Dr. Lester Johnson and Dr. Eveleen Oleinik Dr. Dina Eloghary Dr. Lauren Granata Dr. Jose Morey Dr. Robert Post Dr. Tracie Rehfus Drs. Mark and Sarah Shaves Dr. Richard Thomas Michele Zimbro Bobby Wilkerson Frances Johnson and Family Kirsten “Kirdy Bird” Winkler Betty T. Winkler James M. Wolcott, III CAPT and Mrs. Thomas H. Smith, USN (Ret.) Catherine S. “Kay” Wright Mr. and Mrs. Donald P. Sullivan Dr. and Mrs. Charles R. Wright William Nick Wright Jane “Sue” Wright Mrs. Charles A. St. John Hope Audrey Young The Kelley Family Mr. and Mrs. Alex Young

Lewis “Louie” Vanderslice Mr. and Mrs. Elvin N. Anderson

Lindsay Zimmerman Tammy and Christopher East

If you would like to donate an operational car, truck, or boat to CHKD, please contact CHKD’s auto auction company at (757) 487-3464 for details.

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Dr. Melissa Warfield Steve M. Hornstein

Shraddha Uday Saharah and Sahasra Vishwanathan

Your old car can bring new hope to kids at CHKD.

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Brenda Jo Riggs Van Overberghe Mr. and Mrs. Braxton B. Carr, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel S. Dudley Marlene L. Miller Mr. and Mrs. William Williamson

WRITTEN BY Raven Herrera • PHOTOGRAPH BY Eric Lusher

Donor Spotlight | Philanthropy Matters

Longtime volunteer continues to give

“I trust CHKD. I know that their goal is to provide the best healthcare possible for our local children, and I want to do all I can to help that mission.” – Kay Abiouness

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or more than four decades, Kay Abiouness has been a devoted volunteer for The King's Daughters. From organizing the annual Holly Ball to raising money to help establish The King’s Daughters Milk Bank, Kay has always put the hospital and its patients at the forefront of her efforts.

When the critical need for pediatric mental health services became apparent, Kay knew she wanted to be a part of the solution. She chose to make a difference by making a substantial contribution to the CHKD mental health initiative.

“You can’t go a day without seeing a news story about a child who is dealing with mental health challenges,” Kay says. “I trust CHKD. I know that their goal is to provide the best healthcare possible for our local children, and I want to do all I can to help that mission.”

Kay’s passion for CHKD began in 1971 when she joined the West Ghent Circle of The King’s Daughters, the hospital’s founding organization. For Kay, becoming part of The King’s Daughters was a way to make a lasting impact on her community and her hometown. When Kay moved to the East Beach area of Norfolk, she helped build another King’s Daughters Circle there and served for a short time as its leader. Many times, Kay and her fellow volunteers worked

directly with patient families to raise funds and awareness for the hospital.

“During each project, we would listen to the moving stories from patient families about how CHKD helped them,” Kay says. “I knew that my children and grandchildren might need a hospital like CHKD – one designed especially for kids.” Kay and her husband, Alfred, have two children, Fred and Nicole, and a 4-year-old grandson, Bodhi.

Shortly after Bodhi’s birth, Kay began to make additional donations to benefit CHKD services that rely the most on community support, like the child abuse program.

Then, in 2018, CHKD received state approval to build a 60-bed mental health hospital for children. This new facility, along with expanding CHKD's outpatient mental health programming, will address the shortage of mental health services for children in Hampton Roads and beyond. Kay knew this massive undertaking would require community support and wanted to help ensure that local kids would have the resources they need, so she made a significant pledge to support the initiative.

“Even though CHKD has been an important part of my life for a very long time, the goal to improve the mental health of our local children has truly strengthened my commitment to this special hospital,” Kay says.

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Philanthropy Matters | Honors

Honors

Honor gifts received between June 1 and October 31, 2018.

All Children Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Williams, Jr. Debbie Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Marley Morrell Cecilia and Layla Armitage Mr. and Mrs. Richard Armitage Ainsley Madison Bailey David Bailey Jacob, Jordan, and Madison Baker Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Huelsberg and Family Margaret Winslow Bell CAPT and Mrs. V. O. Harkness, Jr. I. William “Bill” Berger Elise Z. Berkowitz Taylor Berkley Mrs. Charles A. St. John Joy H. Beskin Mr. and Mrs. Walter Berry Hunter Blankenship The Edwards Family Dan Boyle The Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation Andrew Stuart Brightbill Rowena Brightbill Alaysia Brown Mr. and Mrs. Lynn L. Kinard Geri M. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Jerome E. Stephens

Elaine Chismer Carolyn Cloninger Dr. and Mrs. John L. Guglielmetti CHKD Donors Emil Nazaryan CHKD Nurses and Doctors Marsha L. Lett

Alexis Huelsberg The Deans Family

Mary Landon Edwards Joan Stumborg

Tim Jacox Marc and Robin Orton

Nina Efird Shelia Byers

Foster Jones Mr. and Mrs. Mark W. Davidoski

Rachel, Doug, and River Ellis The Kitchin Family

Will Keane Jennifer Homan

Deysi Farfan The Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation

Elizabeth “Betsy” Keenehan Robert R. Christian

Kyle Farley Mr. and Mrs. Harold Farley, Jr.

Mike and Nancy Christian Orange Peel Transportation, Inc.

Dr. Wilson File and Oncology Staff The Swindell Family

Hayes Cloninger Margaret M. Sarsfield

Rick and Jean Flack Mr. and Mrs. Elvin N. Anderson

Jackson M. Cofer Mr. and Mrs. James M. Cofer

Peter Florin Lauren Carawan

Lauren Cootes Cheryl Smith

Lynn Fogarty Mrs. K. J. Fogarty

Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin G. Cottrell Marylen B. Melton

Levi Macallan Foleck Felix and Erinn Portnoy

William Crandell Carol Swann

Dalton Fox The Morina Family

Taylor Crawford Sandra Figueroa

Emily Friar Paula Taylor

Brody Cuthriell Bonnie and Richard Cuthriell

Brian Gefter and Nicole Lobo Paula Eisen

Harper Davenport Ann Nusbaum Ella, Van, and Vivi Deans Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Huelsberg and Family Lexie Dennis Janet Lansing

Adriana K. Edwards Barbara Stone

Mjylis Gibson Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Gibson Luke Gouveia Mr. and Mrs. Alex Gouveia Roman and Brooklyn Greco Carrie L. Rice

Zachary Burke Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Burke

Patricia Downing Dr. Carol Downing and Mr. Lawrence B. Weinstein

Larry and Helen Burroughs Orange Peel Transportation, Inc.

Amanda Jane Dozier Mr. and Mrs. Richard O. Dozier, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. John Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. Donald P. Sullivan

Cameron Mr. and Mrs. John N. Teague, Jr.

Annamarie Dubossi Mr. and Mrs. Ralph L. Dubossi

Trey and Jack Hancock Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Huelsberg and Family

Dr. Elizabeth M. Cappello Mr. and Mrs. Leonard DeRosa, Jr.

Kate Mr. and Mrs. Bill F. Eason

Alexander Hanna Jennifer Wilton

Jeremiah Green Dale and Sandra Green

Triston Kight Doug and Gladys Lane Kenneth and Victoria Lancaster Harold Parcell Rae and Bryce Land Lynn Hillerson Cherin Jaclyn Lindsay Layman Jill Lindsay Mireyah Z. and Holden G. Lee Mr. and Mrs. Karl F. Lee Leyla Kaylie and Paige Feick Kalani and Thomason Liles Mr. and Mrs. James Rice Molly Lowther Anonymous Donor Laney Lyon Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Halbert Beverly Mann Rachel Cottrell Jeanette Tinkham Blake Lewis McConnell Margaret G. Whitley Tanner Meades Doug and Gladys Lane Alice Maxine Meilnik CHKD Arts Family Sarah Mielke Deborah S. Apperson Mr. Patrick J. Bateman and Dr. Barbara K. Paige Elaine J. Jeffers Mr. and Mrs. George W. Masters Larry McCullough

Please consider a gift to the children.

With your generous support, we can give children at CHKD the care they need to recover from illness and survive serious injuries.

For more information, visit CHKD.org/Give or call (757) 668-7070.

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Honors and CHKD Development Boards | Philanthropy Matters Mr. and Mrs. Roland Mielke Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Reavis Jeffrey Regan Celeste Romero Mr. and Mrs. Carson J. Saunders Deborah Shank Mr. and Mrs. Alexander W. Ward Sarah K. Warnick Jayson Andres Miller Mr. and Mrs. Art Burdick Brandon Moore Deborah Robinson Reese Morra Alex and Blake Young Alex Morrison Patricia Bloom Daryl and Sandy Nemo Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Tenenbaum Liam, Sean, and Owen O’Donnell Barbara H. Lawson Veyla O’Donnell Deborah Godwin Obici Hospital ICU Nurses Mr. and Mrs. Bill F. Eason Lou and Gloria Padersky Mr. and Mrs. Yale Nesson Addison and Ella Pannell Mr. and Mrs. James Rice David Patterson Mr. and Mrs. James Yoko Jessica Nicole Peckham MSGT Everett W. Peckham, USAF (Ret.) Bennett Pope Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Chowns Mariah Poulson-Shuler Camilla C. Poulson Luke Purser Mr. and Mrs. Bill F. Eason Penelope and Peyton Radonivich Mr. and Mrs. Mark Rorrer Harol Reed and Tara Dembitz Bruce and Dawn Garvey Kathryn J. Maskell Ethan Rekant Dr. and Mrs. Evan Rekant

Colby and Sherie F. Schlaht Mr. and Mrs. Steve Christensen Steve Schreier Elise Z. Berkowitz Dr. Alfred M. Schulwolf Mr. and Mrs. Mannie Smith Alice Searcy Philip and Maddie Searcy Ardyn Lou Shaffner Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Higgins Sarah Shepard Mr. and Mrs. James Shepard

Areven Soricelli Shirley V. Colman Jennie Spears Joanne Favre Rebecca Suiter Beth Suiter Denesha Taylor Teresa and Will Searcy Virgie Tennial The Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation Karen Via Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Bieler Xavier V. Walker Debra J. Walker Dr. and Mrs. William B. Warden Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Lortie Galton and Gordon Weber Dr. and Mrs. Glenn Weber Michelle Leigh White Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Connor Campbell Wright Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Huelsberg and Family James “Jimmy” Youngs MSGT Everett W. Peckham, USAF (Ret.)

Matching Gifts

Ball Corporation

Bank of America

Hannah G. Riley Mr. and Mrs. Philip L. Russo, Jr.

Charitable Foundation

Quinn Robert Romanowski Mr. and Mrs. Robert Romanowski

Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation

Caesar Romero Mr. and Mrs. Lucas Romero, Jr.

QVC Partner in Giving

Britton Schackleford Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Felton Ginger “Boo” Schackleford Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Felton

Effective January 1, 2019

Development Advisory Board Wendy Goldberg, Chair Susie Archer Catherine Callahan Todd Copeland Doug Davis Edward Deets Walker Dorroh Janet D. Dungan

Master Tyler Sisk Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Sisk

Parker Scott Richardson Lynn Elsasser

Dr. Ryden Dr. Clarence A. Holland

CHKD Development Boards Pace Frizzell Kari Jacobs Stephen A. Leon Brad Martin Richard Meredith J.T. McDonald David E. Russell

Stephen E. Sigmon Deb Vollmer Susan Whitten Rolf A. Williams Bennett Zier

Future Generations Board Lee Westnedge, Chair Dennis Cestra Jr. Billy Chard Jason Deans Katie Denton Matt Fanghella Nate Fine Brooke Garrett

Jennifer Geary Katherine Hines Ryan King Stephen Klimkiewicz Stephen Lipskis David Poteran Cameron Reeves Poynter

Amy Przymuzala Shikma Rubin Will Russell Leah Swatts Jill K. Wainger J. Britton Williston Katherine Wynne

Child Abuse Development Board Sarah Bishop, Chair Warren Aleck L. Ashley Brooks Jean Compton Scott Duncan Sandra Harrison Lynn Hornsby Maureen E. Olivieri Solon E. Paul

Jenn Pfitzner Betsy F. Phillips Jim Schneider Ken B. Shewbridge Gay W. Shulman Lisa Smith Lawrence Steingold Lydia C. Taylor

Kelly Till Sandra Warden Carol Weinstein Dorothy Winn Judi Worley Nancy Yokois, MD

Discrimination is against the law. Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters complies with applicable civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude or treat people differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. CHKD provides aids and services, such as qualified interpreters and information in alternative formats for written documents, to help people with disabilities and/or limited proficiency in English communicate with us. These aids are provided free of charge and in a timely manner. If you need these services, please contact cultural/language services at (757) 668-6930. If you believe that CHKD has failed to provide these services or discriminated in another way on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex, you can file a grievance with: Tina Allen, Corporate Compliance Officer, 601 Children’s Lane, Norfolk, VA 23507, (757) 668-7776, Tina.Allen@chkd.org. You can file a grievance in person or by mail, fax or email. If you need help filing a grievance, Tina Allen is available to help you. You can also file a civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, electronically through the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Portal, available at https://ocrportal.hhs.gov/ocr/portal/lobby.jsf, or by mail or phone at: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue SW, Room 509F, HHH Building, Washington, D.C. 20201 1-800-368-1019, 800-537-7697 (TDD). Complaint forms are available at www.hhs.gov/ ocr/office/file/index.html.

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Philanthropy Matters | Making a Difference

Making a Difference Individuals, businesses, and organizations throughout the community hold campaigns to support the children at CHKD. Here’s a look at some of our all-star supporters.

The 17th annual 94.9 The Point Radiothon to benefit CHKD was a great success! More than $340,000 was raised during the 3-day event where 94.9 The Point’s morning show hosts broadcast from the lobby of CHKD, sharing amazing stories from patients and families and giving radio listeners a unique glimpse into the work being done at the hospital. Pictured here (from left) are The Point's Mike Powers and Mary Katherine (Woo Woo) Young along with members of the CHKD development team Lauren Kiger, Stephanie O’Malley and Kate Ryan.

Langley Federal Credit Union dedicated time during their team retreat in 2018 to build superhero kits for kids at CHKD. Each kit came with a superhero mask, cape, and activities to give kids something “super” to do while in the hospital. Employees delivered the kits to the hospital during Radiothon, where Langley served as a sponsor. Pictured here from left are Mike and Woo Woo of 94.9 The Point along with Langley's Jennifer Geary, Kathy Shields, Christian Daly, Kristi Forehand, and Miriam White.

During the 2018 Radiothon, associates from Walmart and Sam’s Club enthusiastically worked the phones for many hours after presenting a check to CHKD for $346,200, which they raised earlier in the year from various fundraising efforts. Over the past 30 years, Walmart associates have raised more than $11.7 million for CHKD through their in-store campaigns.

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Making a Difference | Philanthropy Matters

In celebration of Dragas Management Corporation’s 50th anniversary, the company donated 50 art kits to CHKD’s child life program. Shannon Hood (far left) and Kristi Logg (far right) from the child life team accepted the art kits from Sally Horvath, Pam Griffin, and Louie Berbert of Dragas.

First-graders at Centerville Elementary School raised $879.91 during a read-a-thon they hosted to raise funds to ‘adopt-a-buddy’ from CHKD’s Buddy Brigade therapy dog program. Seen here are Buddy Brigade volunteer Marian Moore, Kate Ryan of CHKD, and Mysti the Buddy Brigade Pomeranian along with school staff members Meredith Green, Amy Cartwright, Allison Engel, and Colleen Rowan.

The Tidewater chapter of the Virginia Credit Union League raised $12,000 for the kids at CHKD during their annual golf tournament to benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Pictured here (from left) are Craig Zuidema, Charlene Kitchens, Ginnie Riddle, Lauren Kiger of CHKD, Audrey Ramsey, Terry Lamm, and Leigh Ann Graham.

Dunkin' donated $7,000 to CHKD’s child life program in 2018 through its Joy in Childhood Foundation, along with 200 “brave gowns” from Starlight Foundation, a Dunkin’ philanthropic partner. Kids love these colorful, creative gowns that they can take home when they leave the hospital. The check was presented by Dunkin’s mascot, Cuppy, to members of CHKD’s child life team and director of patient experiences, Kamil Cak (far right). Also pictured are CHKD patients Samaria Johnson and Garyn Saffell, showing off their "brave gowns.”

The 16th annual Virginia Fall Classic was an exciting 3-day event featuring a cruise-in and dinner Friday evening, a car-truck-bike show at Newport News Park on Saturday, and a tour of fall scenery on Sunday. The event raised $10,000, bringing the organization’s total contributions to CHKD to $489,000.

Pictured here (left to right) are Doug Sample, Sam Harper, Eric Randall, Larry Calloway, Jay Laros, Kate Ryan of CHKD, Marci Hunt, Alan Hunt, and Lindsay Carroll.

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Calendar | Events and Classes

Calendar Upcoming events for Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters

Your Baby King’s Daughters Events Visit KingsDaughters.org for information.

Fundraising Events Visit CHKD.org/Giving or call (757) 668-7070.

Kendra Scott Jewelry’s Children Charm Looking for a special gift? You can support CHKD by purchasing the Children Charm by jewelry designer Kendra Scott. This elegant charm will fit on charm bracelets, necklaces, or even hoop earrings. Kendra Scott is donating 50 percent of the proceeds from all local purchases to CHKD. Visit KendraScott.com and search ‘Children Charm’ to purchase today.

Rite Aid Campaign Sunday, March 24 – Saturday, May 11 Buy a Miracle Balloon for $1 when checking out at all local Rite Aid stores to support CHKD. This year Rite Aid is celebrating its 25th year of raising funds for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, which includes CHKD. A. Dodson’s Round Up May 1 – 31 In honor of pediatric mental health awareness month, A. Dodson’s will be giving customers the opportunity to ‘round up’ their purchase to benefit CHKD’s mental health program. You can participate by shopping at one of their three locations, in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, or Suffolk, during the month of May.

RunWalk for the Kids Saturday, May 11 Join us for a family friendly day of fun and celebrate the 14th annual RunWalk for the Kids to benefit CHKD’s mental health program. Participate in the 8K run, 2-mile walk, or 1-mile FunRun for the kids.

Enjoy family activities, music, vendor booths, and a grand finale finish line. For more information and to register, visit RunWalkForTheKids.org.

8th Annual Bad to the Boards Cornhole Tournament Sunday, May 19, 1 – 6 p.m.

Join members of Seashell Circle for their annual Bad to the Boards cornhole tournament at Baja Sandbridge Restaurant on Sandpiper Road. Entry fees are $100 per team. Spectator tickets, which include drink tickets and a taco bar, are $40 per adult and $20 per child.

Barefoot on the Beach Saturday, June 1, 6 – 10 p.m.

East Beach Circle is holding a Barefoot on the Beach party to benefit CHKD. The event will take place at the beautiful East Beach Bay Front Club on the Chesapeake Bay and will include a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, delicious appetizers, beverages, and more. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased online at KingsDaughters.org/Events.

JOIN TEAM CHKD! Dedicate your next event, birthday, holiday, or special occasion to local kids at CHKD. Your support helps improve the lives of children in our community.

Start fundraising in three easy steps: 1. Go to TeamCHKD.org.

2. Register to support an event, or create your own.

3. Spread the word!

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CHKD’s pediatric providers prepare you for parenthood, starting with must-know information on newborn care and development. Visit CHKD.org/Classes to view the schedule and register.

Welcome, Baby!

Learn about basic newborn care and specific topics including immunizations, breastfeeding, bathing, sleep safety, and more. There will also be opportunities to meet providers, tour the office, and ask questions.

General Booth Pediatrics Pediatric Specialists Premier Pediatrics Tidewater Children’s Associates Meet and Greet, Baby Care 101 Expectant and new parents will meet the pediatricians and discuss basic tips on caring for baby during the first six months, including sleep safety, swaddling, diapering, cord care, bathing, and more.

Suffolk Pediatrics Meet and Greet, Open House New and expectant parents, or families new to the area, are invited to tour the office and ask questions.

Chesapeake Pediatrics Newport News Pediatrics Pediatric Associates of Williamsburg Baby Care Basics New and expectant parents will learn about baby’s first year of life: providing a safe and secure environment, bathing, belly button and diaper care, sleep positioning, and household and car seat safety tips.

Chesapeake Pediatrics Breastfeeding Classes Get answers to all of your breastfeeding questions. Learn from a lactation-trained pediatrician about breastfeeding during the first two to four weeks of life. Support persons are encouraged to attend this class with mom.

Tidewater Children’s Associates Coastal Pediatrics Happiest Baby on the Block Find out how to soothe even the fussiest infant in minutes, and help your baby sleep longer. All participants receive “The Happiest Baby on the Block” DVD by Dr. Harvey Karp and a soothing sounds CD. Space is limited.

Saturday, March 16, 10 a.m. – Noon CHKD Health Center at Oakbrooke Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m. – Noon CHKD Health Center and Urgent Care at Landstown

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Community Parenting Education

Your Child

CHKD’s parenting experts offer a wide range of topics to help you understand and connect with your child.

Register at CHKD.org/Classes.

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Attend four Parent Academy workshops or a four-part series and be recognized as a CHKD Parent Academy Graduate!

Children and Stress Understand what stress is and how it impacts children.

Discover strategies to help your child cope with common stressful situations and experiences. Learn effective ways to lessen tension, increase cooperation, and support development.

Thursday, March 21, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

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Helping Young Children Manage Emotions (ages 2 to 6 years) Learn how an adult’s response to a child’s emotional upset can foster or inhibit a child’s ability to develop secure attachments, manage their own challenging sensations and emotions, and develop the brain architecture for positive coping. Create an environment where young children will thrive.

Wednesday, March 27, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

CHKD Health Center and Urgent Care at Landstown

Dads in Action

Positive Discipline (ages 5 to 12 years) Is it possible to be kind and firm at the same time? This class offers techniques to help you get to the core of your child’s misbehavior and work to establish strong relationships and responsible, thoughtful children. Based on the Positive Discipline program by Jane Nelsen, EdD. Wednesday, April 3, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

CHKD Health Center at Oakbrooke Wednesday, May 1, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

CHKD Health and Surgery Center at Oyster Point Children and Trauma Traumatic and life-altering events affect many aspects of a child’s development and can impact the entire family.

Learn about symptoms of trauma in children, how to respond appropriately to help a child overcome challenges, and how to help a child develop healthy coping skills.

Wednesday, May 8, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

CHKD Health Center and Urgent Care at Landstown Imperfect Parenting (ages 0 to 5 years) Connection is more important than perfection when it comes to parenting. Learn how to build a strong and secure relationship with your baby or young child. Based on Circle of Security® Parenting™.

Wednesday, May 15, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters

Learn more at CHKD.org/DadsinAction.

Fatherhood 101 Get prepared for the arrival of your baby. This class is for both new and expectant dads.

Saturday, April 6, 10 –11:30 a.m.

CHKD Health Center at Oakbrooke Dad Talks This is a time for dads of all ages, in any stage of parenting, to connect and discuss the challenges and successes of being a parent.

Second Thursday of every month, 6:30 – 8 p.m.

CHKD Health Center at Oakbrooke What’s a Dad to Do? Learn about fatherhood from Dr. Jim Harris, EdD, MSW, creator of 10 Things You Need to Know About Kids.

Wednesday, April 24, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Larchmont Elementary School Register at CHKD.org/Classes.

FITNESS CLASS

Let's Get Active (ages 3-5 years) A free group fitness class for all children ages 3 to 5.

Mondays, April 1 through May 6, 2:30 – 3 p.m.

CHKD Health Center and Urgent Care at Landstown

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS FOR PROFESSIONALS SAVE THE DATE

Charlie Mike: “Continue the Mission” A professional training seminar supporting the mental health of military families.

Thursday, April 4, and Friday, April 5 Contact the Barry Robinson Center for registration information.

Professional Parent Educator Conference: Educate, Equip and Inspire Featuring keynote speaker, Dr. Jim Harris, EdD, MSW. Thursday, April 25, 8:15 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Barry Robinson Center, Norfolk

Saving for Higher Education – It’s Never Too Early Join this session to hear how you can reach your savings goals for college and even some K through 12 expenses. Attendees could win $529 to use toward future education costs.

Thursday, May 23, 6:30 – 8 p.m.

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Save these dates to support CHKD.

June 10 – July 7 in your local Walmart and Sam's Club Stores

SATURDAY, MAY 11 Waterside District Join The King's Daughters at the 14th annual RunWalk for the Kids to benefit CHKD’s mental health program. Participate in the 8K run, 2-mile walk, or 1-mile FunRun for kids. Enjoy family activities, music, vendor booths, and a grand finale finish line.

Register at RunWalkForTheKids.org.

During the Walmart and Sam’s Club campaign for CHKD, you can help contribute to the care of local kids like Sophie by donating at the register or participating in a store fundraising activity. Sophie, whose dad is a Walmart store manager, has been treated at CHKD nearly her whole life for severe allergies and asthma.