2022

Morristown Medical Center & Goryeb Children’s Hospital 2022

BUILDING EXCELLENCE TOGETHER

FOUNDATION JOURNAL Table of Contents

EDITOR Michelle York ASSOCIATE EDITOR AND STAFF WRITER Laura Deal EDITORIAL SUPPORT Anne Coyne CONTRIBUTORS Lisa Duff Miguel Farias

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AN INTROSPECTIVE FROM BOARD CHAIR ROBERT TAFARO

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SPOTLIGHT ON: THE WILLIAM E. SIMON FOUNDATION

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SANDRA OLSON: A LEGACY OF KINDNESS AND GENEROSITY

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CELEBRATING THE SUPPORT FOR THE CAMPAIGN FOR BUILDING EXCELLENCE IN EMERGENCY CARE

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NURSING NEEDS RECEIVE ALL-INCLUSIVE SUPPORT

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DONORS IMPACT PROGRAM FOR SERIOUS HEART DISEASE

Bonnie Gannon Susan Johns Gerri Kling Tim Luby Dave Martin Joette Rosato Cynthia W. O’Donnell, JD Richard Titus Titus Photo

FOUNDATION FOR MORRISTOWN MEDICAL CENTER JENNIFER L. SMITH Chief Development Officer BONNIE GANNON Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations CHRISTINE HAJSOK Director of Finance and Data Management CYNTHIA W. O’DONNELL, JD Director of Planned Giving

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PHILANTHROPY IS CHANGING LIVES AT THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND AUTISM CENTER

DEDICATED WITH A CAPITAL D ONE LIFE, ONE LEGACY

JOETTE ROSATO Director of Annual Giving MICHELLE YORK Donor Relations Manager

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NOTE: Some photos were taken before social distancing and mask guidelines were in effect.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

AN INTROSPECTIVE FROM BOARD CHAIR ROBERT TAFARO

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n November 2019, Robert “Bob” Tafaro was named chairman of the Foundation for Morristown Medical Center Board of Trustees, a term that began in January 2020. A board member since 2016, Tafaro helped lead the Growing Forward Campaign as a member of the executive committee. Over the course of his involvement, Tafaro's volunteerism has been matched by his philanthropy: Since 2014, he and his wife Catherine have strategically given to Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute and in 2020 became Washington Partners.*

Robert and Catherine Tafaro

Q: WHAT MOTIVATES YOU TO SUPPORT MORRISTOWN MEDICAL CENTER?

Q: WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT SUPPORTING MORRISTOWN MEDICAL CENTER?

A: “Catherine and I are both grateful patients of

A: “I like that our support helps everyone in the

Morristown Medical Center. I am thankful to Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute and its outstanding team for my exceptional patient experience and their world-class care.

“Secondly, we are long-time residents of the area, and the hospital is meaningful to us. What I have learned during these unprecedented times is that giving to Morristown Medical Center makes sense; we all must do what we can to build excellence in health care together.

Health care needs have escalated in many ways during the pandemic, like the surge of patients to Sameth Emergency Department. To stay at the forefront of this growing demand, we must expand and modernize our emergency department.”

community. People who donate are assured that their giving goes fully and directly to the hospital or a specific program, if desired. Morristown Medical Center has world-class physicians and dentists providing exceptional care each day — often donating their time to the underserved members of our community through outreach programs and clinics. Their extraordinary efforts have a ripple SCAN ME effect, helping to build healthier TO READ THE communities where we all live and FULL STORY work. And they need our support.”

* Washington Partners are donors who have given $1 million or more over their lifetime.

Welcome New Trustees Thank you to our volunteer leaders for their tireless dedication to our mission of inspiring community philanthropy for Morristown Medical Center.

Their passion for furthering transformational health care helps advance our medical center in countless ways.

Pictured (left to right): Kathleen E. Christie†, President, Women’s Association for Morristown Medical Center; Brandee Fetherman†, MSN, RN, CCRN-K, Chief Nursing Officer, Morristown Medical Center; Carl Goldberg, Managing Member, Canoe Brook Investors; Meghan Lyon, Philanthropist and Community Volunteer; Monique Nelson, Chair and CEO, UniWorld Group, Inc.; John O’Grady, MD, President of Medical/Dental Staff, Morristown Medical Center; Dan Wiener, MD, Chairman, Sameth Emergency Department at Morristown Medical Center; Emeritus Trustee Richard Diegnan, Member, ADDA Realty, LLC †Ex Officio

To view our full board of trustees, visit: f4mmc.org/trustees

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WILLIAM E. SIMON FOUNDATION

SPOTLIGHT ON: THE WILLIAM E. SIMON FOUNDATION

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he generosity of the William E. Simon Foundation and the Simon family is a story of philanthropy at its best. As the William E. Simon Foundation sunsets, spending the remainder of its assets before closing, Morristown Medical Center recently received a generous $1 million donation in one of the Foundation’s final rounds of giving. This transformative gift will help fund the creation of the Simon Family Advanced Cellular Therapy Unit at Morristown Medical Center, which will treat patients undergoing immune effector cell therapy and other intensive cancer treatments.

Co-chairs Bill and J. Peter Simon join siblings Mary, Leigh, Katie, Aimee and Julie in leading the Foundation in its final hours. All seven serve on the board of directors and reflect with pride on the more than $20 million awarded to Morristown Medical Center since 1969. Highlights include a $2 million donation in 1987 — naming the Timothy Charles Simon Wing — and a generous $2.5 million gift in 1995 to seed the Carol G. Simon Cancer Center.

Some of the William E. Simon Foundation's top priorities include cancer care and Project Independence, a grant program for patients in financial need. These signature projects stand amongst a long list of renovation and expansion initiatives and technological funding that the Foundation and the Simons have supported whenever a need arose.

The William E. Simon Foundation, which began in 1967, was named for its principal benefactor William Edward Simon. Generous of his time and talents, the late Mr. Simon

Pictured (left to right): Julie Simon Munro, Mary Simon Streep, Aimee Simon Bloom, Bill Simon Jr., Leigh Simon Porges, Peter Simon and Katie Simon

spent many hours as a volunteer at the hospital along with his wife Carol G. Simon — William as a eucharist minister and Carol as a candy striper. The couple found joy helping those in need, even in the smallest gestures.

Outside of Morristown, Mr. Simon’s career took him to Washington, DC, as Secretary of the Treasury for Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford.

“My dad taught us all by example,” said Peter Simon, former chair of the Foundation for Morristown Medical Center Board of Trustees and current board member.

Peter and his wife Janet are also active members of the Carol G. Simon Cancer Center Philanthropy Council.

Sisters Leigh Simon Porges and Katie Simon agree that their parents’ influence profoundly shaped their lives.

Leigh Porges co-founded the nonprofit organization OneGift along with Foundation Trustee Anne DeLaney, which awarded wishes to cancer patients at the Carol G. Simon Cancer Center for decades. “Helping at Morristown Medical Center has always been a part of the Simon world,” said Porges. “I look forward to passing this tradition down to my children.”

Katie Simon remembers with fondness her larger-thanlife dad, especially on Christmas mornings, when they would serve hot meals to the homeless at the Covenant House in New York City. “My dad ingrained in all of us that to whom much has been given, much is expected,” said Katie Simon, former chair of the Women’s Health Philanthropy Council. “We were raised to give back.”

The Simon family and the William E. Simon Foundation intertwine so profoundly that the crossover between personal philanthropy and Foundation support often blurs, but the unwavering generosity of both remains instrumental in helping to shape the future of Morristown Medical Center.

To support Morristown Medical Center through a nonprofit foundation or corporation, contact Bonnie Gannon, director of corporate and foundation relations, at:

973-593-2419 bonnie.gannon@atlantichealth.org

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ith endless energy and a giving spirit, the late Sandra “Sandy” Olson left an impression on all those she encountered while undergoing treatment for cancer at the Carol G. Simon Cancer Center at Morristown Medical Center. She doted on the nurses and medical staff; it was natural for her to bake cookies and cakes for her care team and swing by the local deli to pick up lunch for the nurses once a month on her way to the hospital.

Sandy’s care team became like a second family. A few weeks before her passing in January 2022, the Olson family gave a generous gift to the Carol G. Simon Cancer Center in gratitude for her care and remembrance of the friendships she made as a patient.

“She wanted to help every person she met and all animals under her care,” said Sandy’s daughter Linda Olson Brickey. “My dad said that her rabbits ate better than him. And we all wanted to be reincarnated as one of her horses. She was a force of nature.”

The late Basking Ridge resident was well known for her acts of kindness. One day while Sandy was at the hospital, she immersed herself in making a blanket for her friend’s daughter. Sewing was one of the many crafts she enjoyed as a pastime.

CAROL G. SIMON CANCER CENTER

SANDRA OLSON: A LEGACY OF KINDNESS AND GENEROSITY Anna Pskowski, BSN, RN, assistant nurse manager at The late Sandy Olson the Infusion Center, noticed a s’mores pattern on the blanket’s fabric. “I told her that my daughter Olivia loves s’mores and camping,” said Pskowski. “She looked at me and said, ‘Say no more; I’m making her one.’ That’s how thoughtful she was.”

Sandy was so near and dear to us here and had such a selfless spirit.

Her smile was so bright whenever she came to see us in the Infusion Center. She truly loved all of us, and it showed.

– Anna Pskowski

Weeks passed and Anna forgot about the conversation, but Sandy had not. “She had bought the fabric and started working on the blanket before she died but didn’t finish,” said Olson Brickey. “I finished it after she passed. I knew it was intended for someone specific on staff, but I didn't know who. Lisa Duff, foundation officer for the Foundation for Morristown Medical Center, asked around and figured it out. It was the last blanket my mom worked on.”

The day that Anna found out about her daughter's surprise gift is a day she will never forget. “I was stunned, and my heart felt like it was exploding when I realized the blanket was for me,” said Pskowski. “Sandy was so near and dear to us here and had such a selfless spirit. Her smile was so bright whenever she came to see us in the Infusion Center. She truly loved all of us, and it showed.”

Sandy’s loving spirit will remain a wonderful memory for many, and her family’s benevolence will continue to impact the Carol G. Simon Cancer Center’s future for many years.

Anna Pskowski, BSN, RN, assistant nurse manager for the Infusion Center at Carol G. Simon Cancer Center, holds the blanket the late Sandy Olson made for her daughter Olivia before Sandy’s passing.

To support the Carol G. Simon Cancer Center, contact Lisa Duff, foundation officer, at:

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BUILDING EXCELLENCE IN EMERGENCY CARE

CELEBRATING THE SUPPORT FOR THE CAMPAIGN FOR BUILDING EXCELLENCE IN EMERGENCY CARE

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orristown Medical Center's ability to deliver high-quality health care has always been built on donors' collective interest and generous philanthropy. The Campaign for Building Excellence in Emergency Care to expand and modernize the Sameth Emergency Department is just the latest example of this giving spirit.

“We are overwhelmed with gratitude at the swift mobilization of our donor community as we have exceeded our firstphase fundraising goal of $10 million in just about a year’s time,” said Bill Marino, Campaign for Building Excellence in Emergency Care chairman and Foundation for Morristown Medical Center trustee. “As our momentum continues to build, we have increased our fundraising goal to $12.5 million to support additional vital equipment upgrades, new technology and educational opportunities.”

The Campaign for Building Excellence in Emergency Care was announced to the public in October 2021, and donor generosity quickly exceeded our expectations. Our ability to upgrade and expand urgent, life-saving care that meets the demands of tomorrow is happening right now at Morristown Medical Center.

–Bill Marino Building Excellence in Emergency Care Campaign Chairman and Foundation for Morristown Medical Center Trustee

The need for expansion and modernization of the Sameth Emergency Department became apparent during the pandemic as our communities increasingly relied on the life-saving care of our Level 1 Regional Trauma Center. To continue to ensure the highest level of care for our patients, an immediate expansion and update became crucial.

“We are thrilled to bring a much-needed, newly expanded, modern emergency department to our community,” said Trish O’Keefe, PhD, RN, president of Morristown Medical Center and senior vice president and chief nurse executive for Atlantic Health System. “We

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continue to provide extraordinary, high-quality care; the latest technology; and modernized space to continue to serve our community now, and well into the future.”

Equipping the Sameth Emergency Department with bestin-class technology is the medical center’s top priority.

Advanced CT scanners that shorten imaging time for pediatric patients not only remove the need for anesthesia but also help improve operational flow as patient volumes continue to climb. The expansion portion of the project will increase the department’s square footage, providing space for added beds to accommodate

Notable Grants

Generous Grant from the Margaret A. Darrin Charitable Trust Delivers State-of-the-Art Technology to the Sameth Emergency Department (ED) an additional 30,000 patient visits per year. Furthermore, two new trauma elevators with rooftop access for the arrival of our most critical patients and the renovation of the two existing elevator cars will support the speedy access of helicopter arrivals.

The project's most significant undertaking is the relocation of Gagnon Children’s Emergency Department to the first floor of Goryeb Children’s Hospital, offering a separate entrance for pediatric patients. New rooms for advanced emergency pediatric care, designed to treat children with autism and behavioral health issues, will also be added.

“The passion of so many to commit to our cause the moment a need arises is the hallmark of this extraordinary donor community,” said Marino. “It’s why we have been able to dream, expand, flourish and grow as a medical center and why my wife Paula and I so proudly supported this important cause.”

Generous contributions to the campaign include a $2.5 million grant from the Margaret A. Darrin Charitable Trust, more than $1.9 million from the late Allan and Barbara Staats, $750,000 from Frank and Mimi Walsh and a $500,000 grant from the Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey, as well as major gifts from the D’Aloia Family Foundation, John and Sheridan Greeniaus, the Ann K. Kirby Foundation, Thomas Maoli, Zotec Partners and many others. The Foundation for Morristown Medical Center thanks our donor community for their generosity and support.

Through a $2.5 million grant from the Florham Park-based Trust, the Sameth ED purchased a new state-of-the-art CT scanner to equip the department with best-in-class technology.

“When individuals face a health crisis, nothing is more important than effective treatment to restore good health,” said Michael Hanifin, Margaret A. Darrin Charitable Trust trustee. “Morristown Medical Center continues to be a leader in providing outstanding cuttingedge medical care.”

$500,000 Grant from the Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey Impacts Pediatric Behavioral Health Emergency Care

To support the Campaign for Building Excellence in Emergency Care, contact Jennifer L. Smith, chief development officer, at:

973-593-2411 jennifer.smith2@atlantichealth.org f4mmc.org/sameth-ed

Always ready to fulfill critical community needs, the Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey will help shape the future of pediatric behavioral health emergency care at the Gagnon Children’s Emergency Department with a $500,000 grant toward the medical center’s Campaign for Building Excellence in Emergency Care.

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NURSING NEEDS

NURSING NEEDS RECEIVE ALL-INCLUSIVE SUPPORT

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urses at Morristown Medical Center bring medical expertise and compassion to every patient encounter. After persevering through a worldwide pandemic and achieving a fifth Magnet® designation for nursing excellence, the nursing team’s ongoing growth and well-being remain more important than ever.

A recent opportunity to further these efforts came when Julia Millspaugh, MA, BSN, RN, assistant manager of Integrative Medicine for Morristown Medical Center, noticed a story on the science behind reducing anxiety through mandala coloring. Julia realized that adding coloring as a part of Morristown Medical Center’s Nursing Resiliency Program could help nurses unplug and recharge — self-care components that bolster strength in their daily routine at the hospital.

“I thought, ‛How brilliant to hang poster-sized mandala designs as coloring pages on hospital units to encourage nurses to take mini-breaks throughout the day to relax,’” said Millspaugh.

Mildred Kowalski, PhD, RN, NE-BC, nurse manager for the Center for Nursing Innovation and Research, created a pre-and post-survey to measure anxiety through this project, and the results showed a 50 percent decrease in stress levels.

“Nurse resiliency is crucial to the vibrance and balance of our nursing team,” said Brandee Fetherman, MSN, RN, CCRN-K, chief nursing officer for Morristown Medical Center. “While maintaining high-caliber nursingexcellence standards, our team needs the building blocks of well-being alongside the rigorous tasks of their day. Yoga, Jin Shin Jyutsu, gratitude boards, mandalas and support groups all help to sustain resiliency levels.”

A key funding priority, the Nurse Resiliency Program teaches mindfulness, self-care and communication skills. It was chosen as this year’s beneficiary for the

Pictured (left to right): Basket Raffle Co-chairs Lorin Mooney, BSN, RN, RN Staff Educator, Morristown Medical Center; Kim Belton, MSN, APN, Nurse Manager, Morristown Medical Center; Trish O’Keefe, PhD, RN, President, Morristown Medical Center and Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive, Atlantic Health System; Brandee Fetherman, MSN, RN, CCRN-K, Chief Nursing Officer, Morristown Medical Center; Jennifer L. Smith, Chief Development Officer, Foundation for Morristown Medical Center

A mandala design colored by team members at Morristown Medical Center.

hospital-wide Team Member Basket Raffle, which raised more than $63,000 including a match from the Foundation for Morristown Medical Center.

Continuing education is another important component of building a resilient nursing team. The donor-funded Higher Learning Residency Program at the Sameth Emergency Department provides on-the-job training focused on emergency care for new nursing graduates to ensure they feel supported as they enter the workforce.

The program was also the beneficiary of more than $200,000 from the Women’s Association for Morristown Medical Center’s Spring Fundraiser, a “Celebration of Farm to Table Dining” at the Ross Farm Garden in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, with an additional $300,000 pledged by the volunteer organization.

To support nursing needs at Morristown Medical Center, contact Joette Rosato, director of annual giving, at:

973-593-2412 joette.rosato@atlantichealth.org

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CHANIN T. MAST CENTER FOR HCM

DONORS IMPACT PROGRAM FOR SERIOUS HEART DISEASE

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hen their 16-year-old son John Babbitt fatally collapsed while playing basketball, David and JoAnne Babbitt went into shock. After the autopsy, they learned he had hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a complex, genetic heart disease that occurs in approximately one in 500 individuals. HCM is also the leading cause of sudden cardiac death in young athletes under the age of 30.

In 2014, eight years after the Babbitts’ tragic loss, Morristown Medical Center opened its doors to the Chanin T. Mast Center for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy at Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute with support from a $1 million gift from the Adam R. and Chanin T. Mast Foundation. Robert and Terry Mast lost their daughter Chanin Mast to HCM in 1999 and seeded the center to help raise community awareness about the condition as well as provide access to top-tier medical treatments nearby.

Because the mission of our foundation aligned so much with the Chanin T. Mast Center, we feel we can be much more effective through collaborations like this with like-minded organizations in our community.

–David Babbitt

The Chanin T. Mast Center for HCM has made considerable advances in diagnostics and treatment under the leadership of co-directors Matthew Martinez, MD, and Martin Maron, MD. In the past two years, the program has also significantly expanded thanks to a loyal community of donors, including: John Taylor Babbitt Foundation Ken and Eileen Berkowitz Gar-Wood Burwell The Davino Family Foundation Jonathan Dietz Mark and Shari Newman Nick and Lori Rizzo Jonathan and Stacey Seligson

Philanthropy is crucial to the overall success of the Chanin T. Mast Center for HCM and has enhanced patient care, supported research studies, facilitated community outreach and funded educational events. An HCM Fellowship Program — the first in the country — began in July 2022.

Philanthropy from Jonathan and Stacey Seligson will fund its first two years.

In 2021, the John Taylor Babbitt Foundation made a generous donation to fund a virtual lecture, “COVID-19 Virus, Vaccine and the Heart: How to Safely Return to Youth and Competitive Sports,” led by Dr. Martinez, who also serves as director of Atlantic Health System Sports Cardiology for Morristown Medical Center.

The late John Babbitt playing soccer.

To support the Chanin T. Mast Center for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy at Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute, contact Susan Johns, foundation officer, at:

973-593-2413 susan.johns@atlantichealth.org

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Matthew Martinez, MD, Co-director of the Chanin T. Mast Center for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

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CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND AUTISM CENTER

PHILANTHROPY IS CHANGING LIVES AT THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND AUTISM CENTER Kelly May, PhD, BCBA-D, Behavioral Health Clinician for the Child Development and Autism Center at Goryeb Children’s Hospital

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hen Waira and Eric Chard found out their daughter Eden had autism, the West Milford couple didn’t know where to turn. The Chards found answers to many of their questions and the expert care they needed for Eden at the Child Development and Autism Center at Goryeb Children’s Hospital, where philanthropy has impacted the program’s scope and breadth for almost a decade. The center has served triple the number of patients it did when it opened almost seven years ago, thanks to generous gifts from donors and, most recently, from the Brueckner Family Foundation, Jackie and Larry Horn, Andrew Markey and the Summit Foundation.

When the couple met Kelly May, PhD, BCBA-D, who became Eden’s applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapist, they quickly recognized that Dr. May had the tools and expertise to help Eden advance through her challenges.

Kelly was our advocate from day one; she gave us direction, told us what worked and what didn't as far as therapies, and helped us navigate placing Eden in the right school for her needs.

–Waira Chard

The latest numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that autism has risen to one in every

54 births in the U.S., and New Jersey has one of the highest rates of diagnoses in the country: One in every 35 births.

“Increased rates of children with autism and other developmental disabilities, combined with a continued decline in the number of clinicians who treat these conditions, have left families and children waiting months to years for access to care,” said Walter Rosenfeld, MD, chair of pediatrics for Goryeb Children’s Hospital and medical director of children’s health for Atlantic Health System.

To serve these increased volumes, Goryeb Children’s Hospital is developing an innovative solution to address these challenges through the new Generalist As Specialist Fellowship for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics.

This comprehensive program will train board-certified pediatricians in the recognition, evaluation and treatment of less severe forms of conditions such as autism and ADHD. These fellowship-trained pediatricians will then join community pediatric or family medicine practices to provide these skills in a primary care setting.

To further support this growing community need, donor funding has helped hire eight new team members, including three nurse practitioners and one neurodevelopmental specialist.

Creating an autism care navigator position and adding two ABA therapists helps families like the Chards find the services and treatments they desperately need.

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To support the new Generalist As Specialist Fellowship for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at the Child Development and Autism Center, contact Gerri Kling, foundation officer, at: Pictured (left to right): The Chard sisters Devyn (age 9), Eden (age 6) and Julia (age 19) enjoy time together in their backyard in West Milford, NJ.

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973-593-2414 geraldine.kling@atlantichealth.org

LEGACY GIVING

DEDICATED WITH A CAPITAL D

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ormer CFO of The Mennen Company and longtime member of the financial investment and audit committees of Atlantic Health System’s Board of Trustees, Len Sichel can spot competence and leadership ability as quickly as he can crunch numbers. So once he met Keerti Sharma, MD, chief of geriatrics for Morristown Medical Center, supporting her vision for senior care was as easy as basic math for this financial leader.

“She does a wonderful job heading geriatrics,” said Sichel. “I am very impressed with her and have decided to utilize her as my primary care doctor. She is thorough with a capital T and super-competent — an unbelievable person.”

Investing in superior senior care in the community makes sense for the Morristown resident and his wife Brenda, as they are committed to a healthy and active lifestyle. They recently donated $25,000 through a donor-advised fund (DAF) to the Geriatric Medicine Center of Excellence Fund at the David and Joan Powell Center for Healthy Aging at Morristown Medical Center. Their gift will impact new initiatives in expanding senior care — a rapidly growing area in Morris County.

Another reason for giving to Morristown Medical Center (MMC) is what Len calls being “MMC-dedicated.” The retired finance executive has supported various initiatives, programs and campaigns at Morristown Medical Center for many years through DAFs.

[DR. SHARMA] IS THOROUGH WITH A CAPITAL T. –Len Sichel, pictured with his wife Brenda

“Planned giving is easier than you may think,” said Cynthia W. O’Donnell, JD, Foundation for Morristown Medical Center director of gift planning. “There are many financial benefits for allocating funds through a DAF — we work closely with the Community Foundation of New Jersey, MetroWest and other organizations. Donors often give through Fidelity, Schwab, Vanguard and other institutions that maintain DAFs.”

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ONE LIFE, ONE LEGACY

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n celebration of the 130th anniversary of Morristown Medical Center, we are thrilled to announce an exciting Legacy Giving Challenge for our community.

The first 26 people to make a legacy gift in 2022 will have the opportunity to designate $5,000 in unrestricted funds from the Foundation for Morristown Medical Center to an area of the hospital of their choice. Your generosity will both support the hospital's future and make an immediate impact on patient care today.

To participate in the Challenge, name Morristown Medical Center in your will or as a beneficiary of your retirement plan, life insurance or charitable remainder trust. Then visit our Challenge page to let us know where you would like to direct your gift.

To make a planned gift or participate in the Legacy Giving Challenge, contact Cynthia W. O’Donnell, JD, director of gift planning, at:

973-593-2418 cynthia.odonnell@atlantichealth.org f4mmc.org/legacy-challenge

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THANK YOU to all of our sponsors, donors and golfers who supported the second annual Foundation for Morristown Medical Center Golf Classic at Baltusrol Golf Club on August 22, 2022.

Thanks to your generosity, we raised more than $500,000 to support the expansion and modernization of the Sameth Emergency Department at Morristown Medical Center.

Donor contributions will help facilitate this vital initiative and ensure continued excellence in emergency care for our communities.

For more information on the project or to donate, visit: f4mmc.org/sameth-ed

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