FOCUS | 2023

A PUBLICATION OF THE LIMA MEMORIAL FOUNDATION | 2023

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2022

The Lima Memorial Foundation is comprised of community leaders and Lima Memorial Health System representatives committed to providing leadership in the acquisition, management and distribution of philanthropic gifts. They also provide fiduciary responsibility for funds raised.

Steven Romey CHAIR

Janet Hawk

VICE CHAIR 1899 SOCIETY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR

A CLEAR FOCUS Dear Friends of the Foundation,

Adam Rector

CAPSTONE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR

Janice von der Embse

FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR

On behalf of the entire Foundation Board, I wish to express our sincere appreciation for your unwavering support of local health care. In 2022, our donor community united to raise more than $1.94 million to realize meaningful advancements in health care that significantly impact lives in our community.

Eric Wiechart

Your generous support has allowed the health system to launch a comprehensive Chronic Disease Management Program to remove barriers and drastically improve the quality of life for patients in our community living with chronic conditions.

You can expect exciting updates this year as the program continues to evolve.

Praveen Malhotra, M.D.

Along with celebrating growth, we also gathered to say goodbye to two faithful Lima Memorial Foundation Board members − James Meredith and Kermit Stroh. Their contributions to our community are immeasurable, and we join their family and friends in remembrance of their lives and enduring legacy of service.

The stories within FOCUS share dynamic ways in which your gifts are advancing local health care and providing convenient access to services for our patients. You can be proud of the investment you have made in the health of our community. I look forward to all we will accomplish as we continue to unite our family, friends and neighbors.

NOMINATING COMMITTEE CHAIR

Ashley Cowan-Meas Russ Decker David Harsh Amy Kentner James Meredith Dennis Morris, DPM Clyde Rauch Kerri Romes Scott Shutt Melody Stewart-Cyrus, M.D. Michael Swick William Timmermeister Betsy Winget EX-OFFICIO

Elizabeth Bergren LaShae Burwell Lynn Carpenter Nora Fought

Thank you so much!

Steven Romey, Board Chair Lima Memorial Foundation

2023 Published by Lima Memorial Marketing marketing@limamemorial.org

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GREAT CARE. ALWAYS. Dear Friends, I am deeply humbled by our community’s steadfast support and continue to be inspired by our joint efforts to provide access to Great Care locally. Your gifts to our Foundation have been the catalyst to ensuring advanced technology, programs and services are available to our family, friends and neighbors.

It is an honor to hear the experiences of our patients and families. Undeniably, these testimonies and the generosity of our donor community have impacted every corner of our hospital. From the investment in our robotic surgery program more than a decade ago to the establishment of a dedicated Inpatient Renal Dialysis Treatment Center, our donors continue to place their confidence and trust in our health system, allowing us to bring innovative technology, services and resources to our region. For this, we are deeply appreciative.

Within the pages of FOCUS, we celebrate the impact of your support and introduce you to patients whose lives have been changed by your generosity. You are the reason medically fragile patients like Ottis are able to receive life-saving renal dialysis treatments and specialty care in a comfortable, supportive environment; recovering patients like Roosevelt have access to nutritional supplements vital to continued healing; and patients living with chronic conditions, like Sharron and Diana, experience the peace of mind that comes with virtual monitoring and seamless care coordination.

As we continue to expand access to local health care, we look forward to collaborating with local agencies to serve the most vulnerable patients.

Philanthropy has been and will continue to be a driving force in transforming the way Lima Memorial provides Great Care. I extend my heartfelt thanks to you for your faith in our services and your continued support.

Sincerely,

Michael D. Swick President & CEO Lima Memorial Health System SCAN TO READ YEAR IN REVIEW

YEAR IN REVIEW | 2022

LIMA MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

FINANCE COMMITTEE 2022 Janice von der Embse CHAIR

Meredith Foster Shawn Goetz Steven Romey Scott Shutt

Michael Swick William Timmermeister Eric Wiechart

EX-OFFICIO

LaShae Burwell Lynn Carpenter Nora Fought 2023 | 3

As an established leader in providing the most advanced level of care in the region, Lima Memorial cares for the sickest of patients. These patients often require inpatient renal dialysis as part of their life-preserving treatment plan. In fact, the rate of renal failure is escalating in hospitalized patients, with Lima Memorial experiencing a 68% increase in inpatient renal dialysis treatments over the last five years.

To address this critical need, the Lima Memorial Foundation united our community to raise $1.2 million to establish a dedicated Inpatient Renal Dialysis Treatment Center. Here, advanced renal services are provided in a private, family-centered environment with unparalleled quality, safety and comfort. The new center opened in 2022.

Living, Laughing and Caring with Ottis Marshall Ottis understands firsthand that managing a chronic condition can be overwhelming, and he is determined to maintain a positive outlook. It was only two years ago during a quiet evening at home that Ottis told his daughter he was not feeling like himself. Shortly after, Ottis was admitted to Lima Memorial where he learned his kidneys were failing due to diabetes. Upon discharge, Ottis began his dialysis journey — a journey that is not always easy.

Odds are, if Ottis Marshall is receiving dialysis, there is a smile on the face of every person in the unit. Whether he is making lighthearted jokes from across the room, or making up silly nicknames for the dialysis team members, Ottis will leave everyone chuckling. For more than two years, Ottis has made it his mission to bring this kind of joy to his fellow patients and the associates he credits with saving his life.

“If it wasn’t for them,” Ottis shares, referring to the medical team he spends time with weekly, “I wouldn’t be here.”

“I like coming here. I like the people. I choose to come here because I trust them.

I wouldn’t go anywhere else.”

- Ottis Marshall, Patient

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DONOR IMPACT

Those in need of renal dialysis are often living with significant health challenges and need specialized care and monitoring. Even more, patients requiring dialysis frequently experience fluctuation in their physical and emotional health, which can create feelings of instability. Ottis has had many inpatient stays at Lima Memorial, and for many patients like him, dialysis is essential to sustaining his life.

Through generous donor support, Lima Memorial’s new Inpatient Renal Dialysis Treatment Center was established in 2022 and now provides patients like Ottis with life-saving care in a safe and private setting. Having the new center, along with outpatient dialysis, has provided Ottis with the comprehensive care he needs and deserves.

To learn more about the impact of the Lima Memorial Foundation, visit limememorialfoundation.org.

Pictured in order: Marcy Schneider-Hoffman, Laura Ring, Charlotte Gooden, Kelly Miller and Michelle Ricker

CHARLOTTE GOODEN

RECOVERY IN THE RIGHT HANDS

SCAN ME!

Take a virtual tour of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Center

In early January 2023, Charlotte Gooden’s car was struck by a vehicle on a highway just outside of Lima.

Due to the severity of her injuries, she does not remember being transported to Lima Memorial Health System or the details of her first hours as a patient. Charlotte subsequently underwent emergency surgery and began her healing journey at Lima Memorial, where she was instantly comforted by the genuine kindness and expertise of her care team.

When it became clear Charlotte would require extended rehabilitation, she was adamant on remaining at Lima Memorial. She remembered a loved one of hers experienced exceptional care in the Inpatient Rehabilitation Center, and that assured her Lima Memorial would be the best place for her care.

“I was so relieved when I was told I could begin rehab at Lima Memorial,” shares Charlotte. “I knew the best chance I had for a complete recovery was with their team.”

Charlotte placed her trust in her dedicated care team and diligently followed her individualized recovery plan. Whether engaging in occupational therapy activities, such as getting in and out of bed without assistance, baking cookies in the residential-style kitchen or utilizing state-of-the-art therapy equipment like the car transfer simulator, Charlotte felt encouraged to achieve her goals.

“It can be difficult to know when to push yourself and when to be patient with your healing,” Charlotte reflects. “You can’t do that without someone in your corner encouraging you. I am beyond grateful for the Lima Memorial team.”

As Charlotte’s healing journey continues from the comfort of her home, she looks forward to spending time with her daughters, returning to her sewing hobby and cuddling her puppy, Molly.

DONOR IMPACT

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THE GUIDING HANDS OF LIMA MEMORIAL ONCOLOGY SERVICES

Nicki Slate, Stephanie Reindel, Amanda Meyer & Nancy Hauenstein

In the moments following a life-altering cancer diagnosis, many patients experience difficulty focusing on the details of their treatment plan. Often feeling overwhelmed, patients turn to Lima Memorial’s oncology patient navigators to provide a sense of calm amidst what can be a profoundly unsettling time.

With countless years of combined patient care experience, Nicki Slate, Stephanie Reindel, Amanda Meyer and Nancy Hauenstein, help patients navigate the complex healthcare system and eliminate confusion.

They offer unique support to each patient and provide much-needed stability during the most difficult of times.

Our trusted navigators connect patients with resources, such as nutrition, oncology rehab and integrative medicine services, while working diligently to remove any barriers to treatment. Cancer doesn’t just affect the physical body, but all areas of life, and our navigators make it a priority to provide access to social, financial and spiritual support services.

“You can almost see the stress and anxiety dissipate during our initial introduction,” says Stephanie, patient navigator. “No matter what, our patients know they can call us, and that gives them comfort.”

From diagnosis to survivorship, navigators walk alongside patients and their families, sharing in their most challenging and joyous moments. Through generous support to the Lima Memorial Foundation Hope Fund, patients have the additional resources necessary so they can solely focus on their treatment and healing.

THE NOURISHING THOUGHT THAT COUNTS The mission of the Lima Memorial Foundation continues to influence the work of Lima Memorial associates far beyond the walls of the hospital.

This was especially true for Paige Wagner, oncology and cardiology dietitian, who recognized many of her patients’ nutritional needs were compromised. In response to this need, she went above and beyond to remove barriers, ensuring patients receive the resources they deserve for their health and well-being.

“Nutrition is a critical part of treatment, particularly for patients living with chronic conditions,” says Paige. “Sadly, nutritional supplement drinks and shakes are not always accessible to those who desperately need them to heal.” Paige researched options to fulfill her patients’ needs and partnered with the Oley Foundation.

By collaborating with the Oley Foundation and the Lima Memorial Foundation Hope Fund − a fund dedicated to removing treatment obstacles for patients with cancer − Lima Memorial can now supply much-needed nutritional supplements to patients like Roosevelt Savage. Roosevelt is a survivor of lung cancer and needs supplemental nutritional drinks, not just to battle cancer, but to build his strength and actively engage with his children.

It helps me to live better. It helps me throughout the day.

- Roosevelt Savage, Patient

Roosevelt, now in remission, has been feeling more like himself again and faces each day with the faith and optimism instilled in him by the Lima Memorial team. Even more, he expresses much gratitude to those who have joined together to help support his strength and recovery.

“Wherever it’s coming from, whoever the person is, you tell them I said thank you, please?” Roosevelt shares. “God bless them.”

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DONOR IMPACT

ROOSEVELT SAVAGE AND PAIGE WAGNER

SCAN ME!

To learn more about the Hope Fund today!

A MISSION FOR A JUST HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

When Dr. Praveen Malhotra and his wife, Varsha, joined the Lima Memorial Family in 1978, they received a warm welcome and quickly became valued members of our community. Prior to his retirement, Dr. Malhotra served in many leadership positions throughout the health system, including being one of the visionaries behind the current Lima Memorial Medical Park. Varsha also provided hundreds of hours of valuable service as a member of the Lima Memorial Volunteers.

Urged by the increasing need to improve health equity and remove barriers to advanced health care for women and children, especially those who are marginalized and experiencing financial hardship, the couple turned to the Lima Memorial Foundation. In 2020, the Varsha & Praveen K. Malhotra, MD, Women & Children’s Healthcare Endowment was established to provide support and advocate for women and children in need.

In 2022, more than 55 women at Lima Memorial received support from the Malhotra Endowment. Among other needs, assistance included providing more than 50 blood pressure cuffs for women to monitor their blood pressure LAUREN NUMBERS, and detect pregnancy-related hypertensive disorders at Obstetric Surgical Technician home before they become life-threatening, reducing maternal mortality. Lauren Numbers, Obstetric Surgical Technician at Lima Memorial, has witnessed the impact this support has on the community.

“I just want to share how much this endowment really makes a difference for mothers and children in our community,” expresses Lauren. “There are so many different factors that come into play and a lot of challenges these women might be facing. Having access to this support is one essential step to getting them started on a successful path in parenthood.”

Dr. Malhotra and Varsha hope the impact of the endowment will inspire others in the community to join them in creating a safer and more just healthcare system for our community.

We have always believed that the true measure of a society is in how it treats the most vulnerable, and we all have to do our part to make our community strong.

- Varsha & Praveen K. Malhotra, MD

You can help enrich the Varsha & Praveen K. Malhotra, MD, Women & Children’s Healthcare Endowment by making a gift to the Lima Memorial Foundation and stating your wishes.

DONOR IMPACT

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Sixty years ago, chronic disease emerged as a new and dominating health problem.

Now, it has reached epidemic proportions, affecting more than half of the population and consuming 86 percent of healthcare expenditures.

60% of adults reported

IN OHIO

having at least one chronic disease

57% of all deaths are

attributed to a chronic disease Source: www.odh.ohio.gov

Last year, the Lima Memorial Foundation united our community to raise more than $800,000 to help establish a comprehensive Chronic Disease Management Program at Lima Memorial to address this critical need. With our community’s support, we will build a network of care around patients with chronic conditions and improve their quality of life by: • • •

Coordinating care among providers and healthcare settings Establishing a network of services and resources Removing barriers to health care to engage patients and effectively manage chronic diseases

Our vision is to provide the same level of care coordination and support in the outpatient setting for high-risk patients with multiple chronic diseases as we do in the inpatient setting.

We are immensely grateful for our donor community who joined together to support the establishment of this program.

Thank You! $800,000 raised for our patients and our community.

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DONOR IMPACT

IT TAKES A FAMILY OF CARE The diagnosis of any chronic disease can be overwhelming.

Managing multiple medications, doctor visits and feelings of uncertainty can make life feel tumultuous. After receiving a diagnosis of congestive heart failure, Sharron Morris’s mind reeled with questions about her future.

“When you find out you have a condition like this, you immediately think it’s going to ruin your life,” says Sharron. “I needed someone I could talk with.”

Thankfully, Sharron was surrounded by her team at Lima Memorial, and they quickly reassured her she was not alone. With treatment, Sharron could look forward to a more active and fulfilling life.

Sharron’s trust in her care team and willingness to engage with her treatment plan has provided her the opportunity to travel and experience moments of connection and joy with her beloved daughters, grandchildren and friends. The ease at which she is able to connect with her caregivers at Lima Memorial, particularly the LMHS Congestive Heart Failure Clinic team, provides her with the peace of mind necessary to live life to the fullest.

SHARRON MORRIS

Lima Memorial has always been my hospital. I wouldn’t go anywhere else.

It just feels like home.

- Sharron Morris, Patient

Life-Changing Care Coordination Diana Blair is dedicated to her family and often serves as a caregiver for her loved ones. In recent years, Diana has experienced health challenges that require her to show the same care and compassion to herself. The anxiety of living with multiple chronic conditions, including diabetes and kidney disease, quickly snowballed, and managing numerous provider appointments and medications left Diana feeling alone and overwhelmed.

Although Diana had the support of her family, she feels the moment she began working with her care coordinator was life changing. Not only does Diana’s care coordinator help with appointments and medication, she also supports Diana by removing barriers to reliable transportation and obtaining fresh, healthy foods that enhance her overall health and wellness.

“When you are able to partner with a care coordinator, it makes your life so much easier,” Diana shares. “Having support allows me to do the things I love.”

Thanks to the support Diana receives from her Lima Memorial care team, she now has time to enjoy swimming, fishing and other outdoor activities.

I feel like I can see daylight because things are so much better.

- Diana Blair, Patient To help improve the quality of life for individuals living with chronic conditions, please visit the Lima Memorial Foundation website at limamemorialfoundation.org.

DIANA BLAIR DONOR IMPACT

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TEEING OFF FOR A CAUSE In 2022, the Lima Memorial Foundation held its annual Golf Classic at Shawnee Country Club, with more than 200 golfers teeing off in support of establishing a Chronic Disease Management Program at Lima Memorial. We are grateful to our presenting partners, Huntington Bank, Dr. Dennis Morris, ProMedica and Mike and Danette Swick, along with our many dedicated business partners, for their support in advancing the health of our community.

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GOLF CLASSIC

SAVE THE DATE

LIMA MEMORIAL FOUNDATION GOLF CLASSIC MAY 20, 2024

GOLF CLASSIC

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Last fall, more than 500 friends of the Lima Memorial Foundation united on a Journey to Reimagine Health Care at Innovative Packaging in Lima.

2022

Guests recharged their creativity for the Journey gala by wrapping themselves in black and green ensembles and capturing memories in front of pink packaging peanuts.

The evening included a multi-course dining experience, which received the stamp of approval from attendees as they strolled through a corrugated paper labyrinth designed to bring them closer to the daily reality patients face with a chronic disease.

SAVE THE DATE

JOURNEY 2023

Unique décor created from corrugated paper was used to transform the Innovative Packaging manufacturing facility into a stylish event space. Through tremendous support from our partners, along with outstanding participation in the fund-a-need and silent and live auctions, more than $800,000 was raised to help establish a comprehensive Chronic Disease Management Program for our community.

September

21

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JOURNEY REPACKAGED

JOURNEY 2022

Assembly Team in Action!

Dubbed the Assembly Team, more than 70 Lima Memorial associates joined the Foundation to help establish a Chronic Disease Management Program through financial gifts.

We are incredibly grateful for these valued team members who have chosen to invest in this new program. Additionally, we extend our gratitude to the more than 80 associates who volunteered countless hours to create an exceptional gala experience for our guests.

This support is an amazing testament to the pride Lima Memorial associates have in our organization and their dedication to our patients and community.

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An Outside-the-Box Experience Nick Fields, son of Innovative Packaging owner, Drew Fields, donated his time and talent to create custom furniture and décor that served as both intriguing conversation pieces and unique seating for Journey guests. The chairs and sofas were made of corrugated material sourced from Lima’s Innovative Packaging warehouse and arranged throughout the venue for a seating experience that can only come from thinking outside the box. Thank you to Drew, Nick and the entire Innovative Packaging team for partnering with the Foundation to create a perfectly packaged evening.

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JOURNEY REPACKAGED

Visit journeyrepackaged.org to see additional event highlights.

THANK YOU PARTNERS

JOURNEY REPACKAGED

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RUSS DECKER AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT

Russ Decker, Special Projects Manager at Nutrien, has always been dedicated to the places he’s called home. As a child, Russ’s parents and family members were highly respected local business owners, something Russ feels also came with the responsibility of giving back to the community. This mindset has continued to influence Russ throughout his life and has motivated his desire to promote the Great Care Lima Memorial provides our community.

“It’s making where we live a better place,” says Russ on behalf of himself and his wife, Anne. “That’s what’s most important to us.”

Russ has truly become an advocate when it comes to ensuring family, friends and neighbors have access to the best health care locally, becoming involved with the Lima Memorial Foundation and actively serving as a member of the Foundation’s Board of Directors and Capstone Development Committee.

Additionally, Russ has also become an integral part of our Foundation Ambassadors, where he believes he can make the most impact by collaborating with the Foundation to unite our community, through advocacy, to advance the health of our region.

There are so many ways to get involved... The best part of being an Ambassador is sharing what a great health system we have.

- Russ Decker

AMBASSADORS ENGAGE! Lima Memorial Foundation Ambassadors consist of community members who are dedicated to learning about and sharing the work of the Foundation, specifically the role our donors play in bringing quality health care to our region.

One of many benefits of being an Ambassador is forming new relationships and connecting with other Ambassadors, healthcare advocates, community philanthropists and Lima Memorial leaders; ENGAGE is a unique event designed just for this purpose.

ENGAGE invites Ambassadors to participate in a personal, behind-the-scenes tour of key areas of the hospital that have been impacted by gifts to the Foundation.

Ambassadors also have the honor of meeting individuals who have received direct care in these areas and an opportunity to spend quality time with Lima Memorial’s President and CEO, Mike Swick, along with other members of the hospital’s executive team.

To learn more about the Lima Memorial Foundation Ambassador Program, email lmfoundation@limamemorial.org or call 419-226-5087.

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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT

Caring with Open Arms

Heather Rutz and Emerging Philanthropists

Heather Rutz, Senior Communications Advisor at Cenovus, is proud to call Lima her adoptive hometown.

Along with feeling incredibly welcomed into the community with her wife Beth and their 14-year-old son, Heather has also developed (thanks to her many years of experience as a local reporter) a unique awareness of our community’s needs and a passion to ensure our city continues to grow and thrive.

When Heather needed a medical procedure, she found comfort knowing the sense of belonging she felt in the community extended to the care she received at Lima Memorial Health System.

“That experience was really formative in my appreciation of Lima Memorial,” expresses Heather.

Heather and her family do not simply live in the community, they also believe it is important to invest in it.

Through service in a variety of volunteer organizations and philanthropic committees, including the Lima Memorial Emerging Philanthropists, Heather works to make the community a better place for all. This is also a lesson she and Beth are instilling in their son.

Emerging Philanthropists was created to bring together community advocates with an interest in supporting local health care at Lima Memorial through philanthropic gifts of time, talent and treasure. For Heather, it’s a chance to bring solutions and projects to life when it comes to supporting our community’s overall health and well-being.

“Being able to present a need and having leadership that can help leverage a solution is great,” says Heather about what it means to be a part of the Emerging Philanthropists.

To learn more about the Emerging Philanthropists, email lmfoundation@limamemorial.org or call 419-226-5087.

“THE HEALTH OF THIS COMMUNITY IS FOUNDATIONAL TO ITS

SUCCESS,

AND WE MUST ALL LEAD BY EXAMPLE.” - Heather Rutz

EMERGING PHILANTHROPISTS

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A CONVERSATION WITH

JAN HAWK

JAN HAWK, VICE CHAIR LIMA MEMORIAL FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Our Lima Memorial Foundation Board members don’t just live in our community, they are invested in the success of our community. We are grateful to be led by a dedicated group of individuals whose guidance ensures our community continues to have access to the very best health care locally. Jan Hawk, Vice Chair of the Lima Memorial Foundation Board of Directors, dedicated time to share her inspiration for service to our community in an insightful interview that truly displays the committed and caring spirit of our board members.

Where does your passion for service to your community originate?

What is your motivation for serving on the Lima Memorial Foundation Board of Directors?

“My passion for service began when I was a student at the University of Notre Dame. I enrolled in a class called Theology and Community Service. In this class, I made weekly visits to a nursing home where I tried to connect with one particularly cantankerous resident.

A friendship bloomed that semester as I learned that being vulnerable and giving of myself would provide a pathway for trust to develop. I learned that volunteering and giving back is about building relationships. It is about using our time, talents and treasure to better our communities.

“When my husband, Jeffrey, unexpectedly died in 2017, I was left feeling lost and unmoored. My identity was intricately tied to being a wife and mother. I needed to figure out how I could turn my beliefs into actions and best serve a purpose in my family and community. In 2018, the Foundation team approached me about their interest in honoring Jeffrey at the donor recognition event, Ovation, for his service to Lima Memorial and to the greater Lima region. My sons and I agreed it was important to tell Jeff’s story, as it may inspire others in the community to pay it forward and to give of themselves as Jeff had done.

I have tried to live this message during all the phases of my life: building a marriage, starting a career, raising my sons and now in retirement. During all these seasons of life, I have volunteered in my church, children’s schools and Lima community organizations.

I believe we are placed on this earth for a purpose. As Apple CEO Tim Cook stated, ‘Whatever you choose to do with your life…wherever your passion takes you, I urge you to take the power you have been given and use it for good. Aspire to leave this world better than you found it.’ I feel a responsibility to the community where I chose to live and raise my family. If in some small way I can leave my community a better place, then I have succeeded in my life purpose.”

In the weeks leading up to Ovation, I worked closely with the Foundation team. They were kind and generous with their time. They presented a story of Jeff’s life that my sons and I were extremely proud of. Shortly after Ovation, I was invited to join a committee of the Lima Memorial Foundation Board and was subsequently elected to the Board. I undertsood the mission of the Foundation — to support the health system in providing access to the most advanced health care locally.

My work with the Foundation ensures patients receive expert medical care in their hometown with their loved ones nearby for support.”

How have you witnessed the Foundation’s impact on the community?

“There are endless ways the Foundation and health system positively impact our community. First and foremost is by bringing the most highly trained medical professionals to Lima Memorial. Other ways include providing the most advanced facilities and diagnostic medical technologies to the region, such as the Inpatient Rehabilitation Center, spine and brain robotic technology, sophisticated lung cancer diagnostic technology and more. The Foundation Board members care deeply for our community and work alongside the health system to ensure that the resources are available to offer the most advanced health care locally.”

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HIGHLIGHT

“If, by serving on the Foundation Board, I

can impact one family and help them receive the best medical care locally, then I have accomplished something, and my husband’s legacy will live on.”

- Jan Hawk Outside of serving the Foundation, what are some of your other interests?

“My family is my biggest joy, and I visit my sons and their families often. I am a loyal Notre Dame football fan and attend most home and some away games. I also enjoy going to baseball games. So far, I have attended baseball games in 16 major league ballparks. I hope to one day make it to games in the rest.”

A True Lima Memorial Family Tribute Giving with Garry Theis

Garry Theis has been a member of the Lima Memorial Family for as long as he can remember. Born at Lima Memorial, Garry has fostered a deep connection to the health system throughout his life, recently celebrating 20 years of service as a volunteer.

Garry’s personal investment in our health system was also shared by his late wife, LaRose. LaRose was a proud 1953 graduate of the Lima Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. Prior to her retirement, she served as a surgical nurse at Lima Memorial for more than 30 years.

In recent years, significant health challenges required Garry and LaRose to visit Lima Memorial frequently, providing them many opportunities to build connections and impactful patient-caregiver relationships. “It has always been our hospital.

That’s how LaRose and I have referred to Lima Memorial over the years,” Garry shares, reflecting on the care they received from the Lima Memorial team.

As generous donors to the Lima Memorial Foundation, the couple remained dedicated to ensuring their fellow community members have access to exceptional care. Having discovered a passion for giving back while serving in the Navy, Garry has a clear, personal vision of generosity.

LAROSE AND GARRY THEIS

“God has blessed me with a lot, and I need to give back,” Garry says. “People should stop and take a look at what they have. If they can afford to give to someone else, they should.”

Garry has supported the Foundation through tribute gifts honoring Lima Memorial caregivers, including the oncology services team who cared for Garry’s wife during her long cancer treatment. Garry continues to pay tribute to LaRose’s Lima Memorial Nursing Alumnae Class of 1953 with gifts to the Foundation honoring the impact these individuals have had on countless patients over the years. Tribute gifts provide an opportunity for Garry to preserve the memory of this very special nursing class, while also giving the gift of exceptional health care to our patients and community.

NURSING PATHFINDERS In 1902, the Lima Hospital School of Nursing opened its doors, welcoming four eager nursing students destined to become the first graduates and serve at Lima City Hospital.

Dedicated to providing care and comfort to patients at the city’s first medical institution, these nursing pioneers, known as the Nursing Pathfinders, paved the way for all future students. Through decades of growth and healthcare advancements, the Nursing Pathfinders, and nurses who followed in their footsteps, remained devoted to providing the highest quality of care for the patients they served.

In 1971, Lima Memorial Hospital School of Nursing celebrated its last graduation and long-standing tradition of providing exemplary education to the forerunners of the nursing profession in Lima. In total, 1,165 nursing students experienced transformative, immersive education within the program, and Lima Memorial Health System remains grateful for their dedication and service.

LAROSE THEIS, LIMA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING ALUMNAE - CLASS OF 1953

SCAN ME!

To make a gift in honor or memory of someone you care about.

HIGHLIGHT

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TODD & LYNN SCHAUB A SHARED VISION OF GENEROSITY

Shortly after becoming parents to their oldest daughter, Todd and Lynn Schaub moved to the Lima area where Todd joined his father at the helm of their family-owned business, now known as S & S Volvo. What started as a homecoming for Todd quickly became an 18-year adventure for the Schaubs, marked by warm family memories, business success and a deep commitment to the betterment of our community.

Today, Todd and Lynn’s shared life vision remains constant, and their commitment to addressing the needs of those in our region is a value they happily share with Lima Memorial Health System and the Lima Memorial Foundation.

“Lima Memorial fosters a generous spirit,” shares Todd.

“We feel it from the leadership, but more than that, we see it from the associates who are providing care to those in need.”

The Schaubs have made it a personal priority to join the efforts of the Foundation to help advance the health of our region, as they believe removing barriers to quality health care is paramount to the well-being of the city they call home.

“We are both from modest means,” Todd shares. “At some point, when you achieve success, you may have more than what you need. The more we all support improving our community, the better life is for everyone. It’s easy; you just ask yourself how you can help.”

The Foundation gives many thanks to the Schaub family for sharing in our mission. Countless patients throughout our region will experience an improved quality of life thanks to their generosity.

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DONOR SPOTLIGHT

MEMBERS 2022

JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2022

FOUNDER | $500,000 + Neil and Elizabeth Winget

BENEFACTOR | $25,000 – $49,999 LMH Auxiliary

Todd and Lynn Schaub

VISIONARY | $10,000 – $24,999 Jan Hawk

Clyde and Kay Rauch

Kay Timmermeister

Bernice W. Plate Estate

Tracie Sanchez

William and Deborah Timmermeister

Robert J. Plate Estate

Eric and Marlena Schaaf

Thomas and Betty Watt Family

CORNERSTONE | $5,000 – $9,999 John Askins

Adam Rector and Dr. Mary Wiechart

Kermit and Mary Ellen Stroh

James and Janice Meredith

Roger and Judy Rhodes

Eric and Catherine Wiechart

John and Hannah Morman

Harrison and Myrna Shutt

PACESETTER | $2,500 – $4,999 Brian and Rachel Baker

Chad Hughes

Scott and Terri Shutt

John and Rosalind Burgess

John and April Reed

Dr. Cynthia Spiers

Duff Family Foundation

Steven Romey

PRESIDENT | $1,000 – $2,499 James and Lena Blair

Matt and Amy Kentner

Lois Rubens

Lynn Bolenbaugh

Robert and Becky Komminsk

Barrett and Judith Rydell

Phillip and Cheryl Buell

Edward and Julie Malmstrom

Robert and Suevanne Sarno

Mallory Chalfant

Rebecca Martz

Troy and Heather Selover

Myron and Ashley Meas

Bob and Laura Meredith

Phillip and Mary Trueblood

Russ and Anne Decker

Helen Morris

Dan and Janice von der Embse

Starr Gephart

Lonnie and Debbie Pedersen

Steven and Stacey Walter

David and Janine Huckeriede

Jacob Rayl

Dr. Jane Wood

John and Patricia Johnson

Opie and Kathy Rollison

CHAMPION | $500 – $999 Steve Bogart

Michelle Kirkendall

Alex Swick

Alan and Linda Burkhalter

LMH School of Nursing Alumnae

Timothy and Karen Swick

David and Peggy Cockerell

Robert and Michelle McPheron

Garry and LaRose Theis

Dr. Daniel and Chris DiBiasio

Dennis and Beth Rockhold

Dorothy Thompson

Corey and Lauren Frazer

Timothy and Tami Stanford

Thomas Wallace

Jim and Heather Gaus

Ted and Jennifer Stepleton

Jared and Shonda Walsh

Neal and Anita Good

Adam Swick and Dr. Allison Rao

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PATRON | $250 - $499 Chuck and Denise Black

Virginia Heidt

Austin and Lauren Sherer

Butch and Roberta Brewer

Mike and Polly Henry

Ralph and Barbara Stelzer

Bruce Campbell

Nancy Hoerner

Linda Stemen

Susan Cornell

Sheryl Huffman

Mandy Stone

Rick Cusick

Kathy Keller

David and Ashley Szymanski

Matthew Edwards

Jennifer Niese

Marilyn Wannemacher

Thomas and Sarah Finkelmeier

Ralph and Danielle Oen

Ashley Hardy

Ed and Lisa Rettig

FRIEND | $100 - $249 Crystal Bingham

Wayne Hites

Clovis Ring-Hagood

David and Shirley Bryenton

June Hoffman

Susan Roser

Doris Cameron

Bonnie Hover

Anne Scheillerd

Gloria Caprino

Kewpee Employees

Margaret Schlosser

Jo Collins

Keith and Sally Kiggins

David and Barbara Schmiedebusch

Kevin and Donna Creamer

Janet Klingler

Michael Sessor

Richard Dackin

Kevin Kornowa

Morgan Smith

Kathy Davis

Paul and Ruby Kreher

Theodore and Kathryn Stepleton

Thora Davis

Ryan Kroeger

Beverly Stevens

William and Elaine Fisher

Tom and Therese Lochtefeld

Todd and Rhonda Sutton

Connie Glancy

Robert and Myrna McCurdy

Bev Thompson

Shawn and Kacy Goetz

Robert and Patricia Mills

Dennis Walker

Dan and Karen Grothouse

Claren and Phyllis Osmun

Leonard and Jeanne Wannemacher

David Harsh

Emily Recker

Mindi Wells

Mary Hilleary

William Riner

Thomas Wiechart

Anonymous (4)

Patrice Holland

Marlene Purdy

David Adams

Keith Horner

Gregg and Joni Ruppert

Randall and Carol Aylesworth

Robert and Susan Hunsaker

Jane Shoop

Ann Best

David and Kabeth Ann Jarvis

Tim Shremshock

Brittany Bowersock

Charles and Dorothy Kaiser

Abigail Smith

Chris Brenner

Melissa Ladden

Patricia Spring

Jean Bulau

Joseph and Judith Landwehr

James and Barbara Swick

Barbara Bulmahn

Stephen Martin

Marilyn Vanderford

Honesti Buxton

Jed Metzger

Lauren Waggoner

Sharon Dietrich

Jerald and Mary Ann Miller

Miriam Warrington

George and Marilyn Docter

Alison Moorman

Jason Winner

Ryan and Emily Ebbeskotte

Joanne Musser

Jean Wright

Dick and Debra Eley

Jerome and Sherri O’Neal

Andrew and Karla Farley

Diane Perez

Angie Heaton

Karen Porter

DONOR | $50 - $99

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SPIRIT Anonymous

Lindsay Hess

Laurie Music

Fred Antunes

Kristina Hilgefort

Linda Neely

Brittany Bates

Tochiyana Hines

Jamie Nienberg

Robin Biery

Janette Hixson

Robert Packwood

Michele Bowman

Amanda Hoskins

Cathy Redman

John and Ciara Brady

Amber Hurst

Zach Reneau

Le-Veta Brown

Kiara Jackson

Jessica Rex

Alivea Buchanan

Samantha Johnson

Virginia Rigg

Stephanie Camper

Keri Jones

Sarah Rohrbaugh

Amber Castle

James Kidwell

Sherrie Scarberry

Jade Celestino

Alexis King

Brenda Schnipke

Cassandra Chaffins

Danielle King

Robin Schulte

Michael Chevalier

Rebecca Kinstle

Dolores Schultz

Beverly Christensen

Laina Klingler

Joshua Sheldon

Thomas and Carol Clutter

Jodi Ladd

Amanda Sherer

Angelo and Laura Collins

Karen Layton

Derek Simon

Sparkles Dawson

Martin and Linda Leppla

Samuel and Sue Simpson

Kaitlin Duff

Rebecca Lester

Ashayla Smith

Cindy DuGranrut

Suzanne Lewis

Jennifer Spradlin

Heather Ellerbrock

Macy Liles

Connie Stimmel

Jerome Ellis

Joshua Livingston

Saige Strawser

Amanda Evans

Diane Lombardo

Shayla Sturgeon

Jason Farmer

Tonia Lomeli

Marsha Sunderland

Lisa Faurot

April Long

Heather Swinehart

Deb Fischer

Barbara Long

Mary Sybert

Kathy Flores

Autumn Longworth

Sarah Taggi

Sirin Foster

Patricia Lotzer

Donald Terrace

Ruth Fought

Jamie Martinez

Katelyn Vonderembse

Hannah Freed

Brookelyn Mason

Wykeshia Webster

Linda Garcia

Sylvia McLane

Ashley Wells

Patricia Gordon

Thana Mellott

Jodi White

Emma Lou Gray

Andrea Miller

Melanie Winegardner

Mikayla Green

Teresa Miller

Brittney Workman

Amber Hale

Katelyn Mills

Casandra Zimmerman

Kaley Harting

Logan Miracle

Taylor Heape

Kent and Cheryl Morgan

We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of our reporting. If you have any questions, please contact the Lima Memorial Foundation at 419-226-5087 or lmfoundation@limamemorial.org.

LIMA MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

1899 SOCIETY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

2022

The 1899 Society Development Committee is comprised of community leaders working together to strengthen existing relationships and create new opportunities with individuals in the community seeking to advance the health care of our region.

Janet Hawk Chair Amy Kentner Starr Gephart Robert Meredith

Adam Rector Steven Romey Austin Sherer Melody Stewart-Cyrus, M.D. Betsy Winget

Ex-Officio: Elizabeth Bergren LaShae Burwell Lynn Carpenter Jessica Eutsler Nora Fought 1899 SOCIETY

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2022 Memorial Gifts A memorial gift is a thoughtful way to remember a family member, friend or colleague who has passed away.

Such a gift recognizes the values and priorities of the deceased while helping to sustain the ongoing efforts of the Lima Memorial Foundation.

In memory of Estella Adams David Adams

In memory of Judith Gahn James and Janice Meredith

In memory of Carol Aylesworth Randall Aylesworth

In memory of Virgil and Mary German Susan Smith

In memory of Janet Beers Miriam Warrington

In memory of Judith Yingling Giffin Nancy Hoerner

In memory of Erzulia Bruno Dr. Eddy and Irene Bruno

In memory of William Glancy Connie Glancy

In memory of Eleanor Burwell Jan Hawk

In memory of Emily Grothjan Marilyn Wannemacher

In memory of Doris Chivington June Hoffman

In memory of Mary Lee Hall Claren and Phyllis Osmun

In memory of Chris Chumnic Bill and Elaine Fisher

In memory of Baby Harting Kaley Harting

In memory of Phyllis Dietrich Chris Brenner Butch and Roberta Brewer Barbara Bulmahn Bruce Campbell Mike and Lynn Carpenter Thora Davis Sharon Dietrich Marilyn Docter David and Kabeth Jarvis Marlene Purdy Phyllis Scott Dorothy Thompson Marilyn Wannemacher

In memory of Jeffrey A. Hawk Jan Hawk

In memory of Mary Dixon Alicia Townsend In memory of Peg Fassett-Athanas Edward and Julie Malmstrom In memory of Joe and Ann Fassett Edward and Julie Malmstrom In memory of Robert and Mary Fought Nora Fought

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HONORARY

In memory of Bryan Hixson Janette Hixson In memory of Beverly Martin Irwin Beverly Stevens Leonard and Jeanne Wannemacher In memory of Pauline Krites Bill and Elaine Fisher In memory of Brenda Lippencott John and Patricia Johnson In memory of Mildred M. Longbrake Bonnie Hover In memory of Resia Louime Dr. Eddy and Irene Bruno In memory of James Meredith Allen County Common Pleas Court, General & Probate Division Nora Fought

In memory of Sheila Miller Thora Davis

In memory of Kermit Stroh John and Patricia Johnson

In memory of Isabelle Nelson Janet Klingler Rodney and Wendy Rayl

In memory of Charles Sunderland Marsha Sunderland

In memory of John and Miriam Reynolds Anonymous In memory of Baby Rice Melissa Ladden In memory of Bob Ricker Marilyn Wannemacher In memory of Garry Ricker John and Patricia Johnson In memory of Helen Scalzi Anonymous In memory of Betty Scholler Mindi Wells In memory of Madeline Schomer Anonymous

In memory of Priscilla Tuttle Clovis Ring-Hagood In memory of Mark Wannemacher Alan and Linda Burkhalter In memory of Thomas E. and Betty C. Watt Thomas and Betty Watt Family In memory of Joan T. Woeste Mike and Lynn Carpenter In memory of Rosa Wollenhaupt Claren and Phyllis Osmun In memory of Ralph Zerbe Jr. Mary Hilleary In memory of Carolyn Keith Zerkle Beverly Stevens Leonard and Jeanne Wannemacher

In memory of Mark Settlage Bluffton Family Recreation Chris and Lynetta Crow Kess and Kimberly Reichley Troy and Heather Selover

2022 Honorary Gifts An honorary gift is a wonderful way to show appreciation for a friend, family member, colleague or loved one or to commemorate a special occasion. Such a gift not only pays tribute to the honoree but also helps the Lima Memorial Foundation fulfill its ongoing efforts to support Lima Memorial Health System and advance the health of our community.

In honor of Dr. Mehran Arabpour Hope Bish In honor of Dr. G. Allen Bryant III John and Rosalind Burgess In honor of the Family Birth Center Team Matt and LaShae Burwell In honor of Angie Frideger John and April Reed In honor of Dr. Jeremy Heffner Shannon Russell In honor of Lima Memorial Healthcare Workers Dr. Subhash Reddy In honor of the Lima Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Class of 1953 Garry and LaRose Theis

In honor of the Lima Memorial Intensive Care Unit Staff Tom and Therese Lochtefeld In honor of John and Ida Musser Joanne Musser In honor of Harry and Myrna Shutt Kewpee Employees Robert and Myrna McCurdy In honor of Scott and Terri Shutt Robert and Myrna McCurdy In honor of Dr. Jason Stieneker Diane Perez In honor of Dr. Darlene Weyer and the Lima Memorial Women’s Health Center Staff Gregg and Joni Ruppert

In honor of the Lima Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Class of 1954 Jane Shoop

To make a tax-deductible contribution in honor or memory of an individual, contact the Foundation at 419-226-5087, or visit limamemorialfoundation.org. Your honoree’s family will receive a special message in recognition of your gift, excluding the donation amount.

HONORARY

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BUSINESS DONORS 2022 JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2022

BENEFACTOR | $25,000 – $49,999 Huntington National Bank

ProMedica Health System

Nutrien (PCS Nitrogen)

S & S Volvo

VISIONARY | $10,000 – $24,999 Innovative Packaging L.L.C. Lima Memorial Physicians Lima Pallet Company, Inc.

MXR | The Medical Imaging Solutions Company & Fujifilm Healthcare Peterson Construction Shremshock Architects

Sodexo Superior Credit Union The Cheap Sign Company TSC Communications

CORNERSTONE | $5,000 – $9,999 All Service Glass Biggby Coffee Blue & Co., LLC Cenovus Energy Clearstead Garmann Miller

Halker Drywall, Inc. HART HCF Management, Inc. Kewpee, Inc. Perry PROtech Premier Bank

Proforma Add A Line Rhodes State College Sidney Electric Company T&D Interiors Unique By Design

PACESETTER | $2,500 – $4,999 Armor Fire Protection Inc.

Hemmelgarn Benefits LLC

Rea & Associates, Inc.

Bluffton University

Hylant Group

Schindler Elevator

Boston Scientific Corporation

Innovative Office Solutions

SIS

Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home

Korda / Nemeth Engineering, Inc.

State Bank and Trust Company

LifeBulb Design

Stoops Freightliner

Cowan Realtors

Lima Pathology Associates, Inc.

Superior Wholesale Distributors

CTL Engineering, Inc.

Nelson Packaging Company

The Met

Greater Lima Region | Allen Economic Ohio Northern University Development Group Pig Daddy’s HeartLight Pharmacy Services Plante Moran

Trisco Systems, Inc. Von’s Diamonds & Jewelry Your Hometown Lima Stations

PRESIDENT | $1,000 – $2,499 Anonymous

iHeartMedia

Paramount Health Care

ATSG

INEOS USA

Pepsi Beverages Company

CDW Healthcare

Lima Firefighters Museum

T.R. Chiles & Sons - Laman, Inc.

Citizens Bank

MCPc Inc.

Taylor Painting & Striping

Cousino Environmental

Medical Protective Group

The Ohio State University at Lima

Frost Roofing Inc.

Midwest Environmental

TownePlace Suites by Marriott

Gasdorf Tool & Machine Co., Inc.

Miller’s Textile Services

University of Northwestern Ohio

General Dynamics Land Systems

Moeller Brew Barn

VideoBranch, LLC

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CHAMPION | $500 – $999 Inversion6

Moose Landing Country Club

Sharon Dairy King

Johns Memorials

Perry Local Schools

Sycamore Lake Wine Company

Jose & Sons Recycling Inc.

Plush Party Palace, Girls Spa

Waibel Energy Systems

Lima Symphony Orchestra

R.B. Howes & Co., Inc.

PATRON | $250 - $499 Bobcat of Lima

Joey’s Subs

Raabe Ford Lincoln

Celestron

Keystone Brand Meats

Reineke Family Dealerships

CenterPoint Energy

King of Hartz Nutrition

Senior Citizens Services, Inc.

Citizens National Bank

Lima Locos

Touch of Europe Bakery

Cleveland Guardians

Office 360

Westgate Entertainment Center

Ivy Hutch

Play Matters Pediatric Occupational Therapy

FRIEND | $100 - $249 Allen County Fabrication

Layman’s Feed and Lawn

Steve Myers Service, Inc.

Five Vines Winery

Lowe’s Store, Lima

Teknicor

Hunt Brother’s Homestyle Baking & Candy Shop

Maxxbox Portable Storage

The Meeting Place on Market

KarVille Auto Sales & Muscle Car Showroom

Our Town Roast

Wilson Sporting Goods

Quiet Harmony Ranch

Zimmerman Realty, LTD.

Bluffton Golf Club Hidden Creek Golf Club Jean and Lily’s Fashion Boutique Kozy Marina

Order of Eastern Star Delphos Chapter No. 26 Quellhorst Farm Venue

DONOR | $50 - $99 Allen County Agricultural Society Auglaize County Agricultural Society Barry Electronics Bluffton Family Recreation

SPIRIT Apollo Career Center Dash & Joey’s

Sara’s Sweets Van Wert County Agricultural Society

Village Green Floral and Garden Center

We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of our reporting. If you have any questions, please contact the Lima Memorial Foundation at 419-226-5087 or lmfoundation@limamemorial.org.

LIMA MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

CAPSTONE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

2022

The Capstone Development Committee is comprised of community leaders committed to developing and overseeing the Foundation’s fundraising strategies for businesses. The team collaborates to strengthen existing and foster new relationships with businesses throughout the greater Lima region.

Adam Rector Chair Ashley Cowan-Meas Russ Decker Chad Hughes Kerri Romes

Troy Selover Scott Shutt Cody Smith Michael Swick Eric Wiechart

Ex-Officio: Elizabeth Bergren LaShae Burwell Lynn Carpenter Nora Fought

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KEEPING THE COMMUNITY’S BEST INTEREST AT HEART DR. MEHRAN ARABPOUR Lima Memorial is privileged to have the region’s most experienced and trusted team of cardiologists and cardiothoracic & vascular surgeons practicing exclusively at Lima Memorial Health System Heart & Vascular Institute. Among those experts is Dr. Mehran Arabpour. For more than 20 years, Dr. Arabpour and his family have made Lima, and Lima Memorial, their home. After completing his fellowship and residency in New Jersey, Dr. Arabpour and his wife, Gerry, set their sights on finding a community that would not just care for their professional goals, but also their family.

It didn’t take long for Dr. Arabpour and Gerry to know Lima Memorial and our community is where they belong.

“I love Lima Memorial for the same reason our patients love Lima Memorial; I feel like I am a part of a family,” says Dr. Arabpour. “This is our community’s hospital.”

Cultivating a sense of family and a spirit of generosity at home and at Lima Memorial is a deeply meaningful practice for Dr. Arabpour and Gerry. They truly enjoy interacting with patients and their families outside of medical visits, when dining out or grocery shopping. This love of community also extends to Dr. Arabpour and Gerry’s adult children, who often volunteer and donate to local organizations.

Along with providing outstanding cardiac care, Dr. Arabpour recognizes the importance of collaborating with our health system leaders to ensure our patients have access to innovative, world-class health care.

Having witnessed first-hand the enhancements made possible by our donor community, Dr. Arabpour values the impact the Lima Memorial Foundation has on the communities our health system serves.

“Not every city has the luxury of quality care close to home; the Foundation makes this possible,” Dr. Arabpour shares.

We are grateful for our team of expert providers, like Dr. Arabpour, who not only provide exceptional patient care, but also invest personally in the lives of our families, friends and neighbors.

Simply put, some of the patients we treat would not survive without the support of the donor community.

- Dr. Mehran Arabpour Dr. Mehran Arabpour is a cardiology specialist at Lima Memorial Hospital and has extensive experience in adult congenital heart conditions and cardiac electrical system procedures. Specializing in interventional cardiology and complex high-risk interventional procedures, Dr. Arabpour is the Medical Director of Lima Memorial’s Chest Pain Center and has more than 20 years of experience serving the community.

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MEDICAL STAFF DONORS 2022 JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2022

LEGACY | $50,000 - $99,999 Mehran Arabpour

Lima Memorial Hospital Medical Staff

Praveen Malhotra

BENEFACTOR | $25,000 – $49,999 G. Allen Bryant III

Dennis Morris

VISIONARY | $10,000 – $24,999 Pamela Gardner

Ronald Pohl

CORNERSTONE | $5,000 – $9,999 Fadi Abbass Jaber Alanzi Venkat Battula G. Brooks Brennan

Central Anesthesia Staffing Solutions, LLC Emergency Physicians of Northwest Ohio Rhonda Medina

Rafael Nivar | Lima Memorial Pathology Associates Orthopaedic Institute of Ohio, Inc. Darlene Weyer

PACESETTER | $2,500 – $4,999 Anonymous Masroor Abro Paul Anike Zane W.M. Dean and Farnaz Mohammadi

Susan Kaufman Jeffrey Lobel Nasim Mastouri Subhash Reddy

Schumacher Clinical Partners Kara Stephenson Mwafa Turjman

Eric Miller Ankit Patel Christine Rodriguez Monzer Saad Uma Savanoor

Melody Stewart-Cyrus Vahid Tavakoli Cheryl Wayman Shannon Wesley

Matthew McLay Ufuoma Onyemachi Scott Rinesmith Amy Sapp

Sharon Steele Jamie Verhoff

Jennifer Hermiller

Jennifer Maag

Anthony DeNisco Nonso Ezema Kristin Hoehn Katherine Hoying Michael Kerrigan Kurt Kuhlman Lawrence Kuk

Natalie Lammers Amanda Lott Erica Siefker Ashok Tripuraneni Jennifer Truman

Carrie Greene Cory Heuerman Brad Potts

Jennifer Rockhold David Steiner

Daniela Tangeman

Teresa Walters

PRESIDENT | $1,000 – $2,499 Robert Baker II Brandon Colvin Caroline Dawson Timothy Friesner JoAnn McDorman

CHAMPION | $500 – $999 Anonymous (2) Eddy Bruno Elizabeth Bull Salim Hanna

PATRON | $250 - $499 Anonymous (3) Robert Badgett

FRIEND | $100 - $249 Anonymous (2) Akeem Adeniyi Emily Blackmore Judy Brenek Kenneth Clemens April Coughlan Kayla Croy

DONOR | $50 - $99 Sierra Bielcassarino Jamie Cook Tilly E. Duncan-Sampson

SPIRIT Courtney Hoover Marissa Recker

We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of our reporting. If you have any questions, please contact the Lima Memorial Foundation at 419-226-5087 or lmfoundation@limamemorial.org.

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GIVING INSPIRES GIVING

A L E XA REYNOLDS

Alexa Reynolds, Certified Medical Assistant at the LMHS Heart & Vascular Institute, came from a home with two loving grandparents who dedicated their time to ensuring Alexa had the support, attention and care she needed to thrive. Both raised her to always give more than she takes and to help others when she can. To Alexa, her grandparents have been the inspiration and drive behind her continuous support of Lima Memorial Foundation’s Area of Greatest Need. Just as Alexa’s grandparents cared for her, Alexa cares for the well-being and support of our patients and community.

“They raised me and sacrificed whatever it took to get me to school or sporting events. It didn’t matter what they wanted to do or had scheduled. They would drop everything to do what I needed to do,” shares Alexa. “I just want to follow in their footsteps.”

Through her work, Alexa attests to the many advancements made possible by her own gifts to the Area of Greatest Need, from our advanced heart care technology to our robotics program. Seeing where her gifts to the Foundation are being used reassures Alexa she has placed her love and care in the right place.

Since I’ve been here, there have been many new procedures and equipment the hospital has brought in. I see it positively impacting the care we provide our patients daily.

- Alexa Reynolds

LIVING THE SPIRIT CHAMPION

Whether it’s expansion of new or existing services or investment in technology needed to bring world-class care close to home, gifts to the Lima Memorial Foundation’s Area of Greatest Need allow the hospital to react swiftly to fulfilling healthcare needs in our community as they arise.

LIVING THE SPIRIT CHAMPIONS OF PHILANTHROPY Each day, our associates perform amazing acts of kindness at Lima Memorial that stretch far beyond their daily roles. In 2022, 68 departmental champions volunteered to lead Living the Spirit. The result was an outstanding $340,000 pledged to the Foundation in support of our patients, fellow associates and our community.

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LIVING THE SPIRIT

ASSOCIATE DONORS 2022 JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2022

BENEFACTOR | $25,000 – $49,999 Dennis Morris, DPM

Michael Swick

VISIONARY | $10,000 – $24,999 Eric Pohjala

Ann Pohl

CORNERSTONE | $5,000 – $9,999 Robert Armstrong Lynn Carpenter

Joshua Froehlich Jaime Quellhorst

Burlin Sherrick Jeffery Utz

PACESETTER | $2,500 – $4,999 Christa Bauer Jessica Cunningham Shelly Elling Meredith Foster Stacy Graymire

Joshua Hines Christine Joseph Jill Mehaffie Cheryl Nagy Wendy Rayl

Brian Scheid Amy Schmidt Beth Skym James Straub

Tina Verhoff Sandra Young

Derek Moore Denise Myers Richelle Nagel Nicholas Numbers Cecelia Rain Anthony Rampulla Brett Randolph Demaris Reffitt Jordan Reineke Sean Richardson Jacob Rigali

Linda Rocca Nicole Rogers Roderick Sanchez Levi Shadle Angela Simpson Katelyn Snyder Brooke Stever Kimberly Stonehill Michelle Thomas Tiffany Ward

James Furry Erica Gerten David Hipply Christie Howard Jeanne Hyde Jodi Jones Tonya Kerber Taylor Lackey Connie Leffel

Kaeli Mekolites Lois Osting Alexa Reynolds Patricia Risner Jason Schumacher Zachary Senger Tamarah Shears Nichol Slate Natalie Sleesman

Claudia Sodders Melissa Stafford Lindsey Staples Tiffany Steinmetz Diane Studer Ruth Williams Jennie Wollf

Kenyatta Fetter Megan Fetter William Forest Debra Grimes Stephanie Grimes Grant Hackworth Stacia Hall Kelsey Hemmelgarn Rhonda Henderson-Laidlaw Anna Hines Christie Hunter Gary Hurd Bethel Hurles Laura Jackson Daren Johnson Cynthia Kaverman Peter Kidiavai Josh Kirby Tina Kirkendall Janelle Knippen Maria Krietemeyer

June Lattimore Nikki Lehman Teresa Lieurance Joshua Livingston Savannah Mault Bobby May Kimberly McClure Rachel McGuire Jacque McKean Amanda Meyer Beth Milks Kelly Miller Sarah Murphy Rita Nees Jill Niese Jeannie Niles Maddison Pessefall Sandra Recker Steven Rodabaugh Garrett Royer Jodi Schaefer

Samuel Schroeder Kelly Selby Jacob Smith Khalilah Smith Misty Snapp Lindsay Snider Cynthia Stauffer Sharon Stephens Tina Townsend Sheri Trent Tabatha Turner Rebecca Vagedes Cheryl Verhoff Kristy Vore Paige Wagner Angela Wallace Anyjah Ward Wykeshia Webster Jennifer W. Williams Jeffrey Wright

PRESIDENT | $1,000 – $2,499 Anonymous Brittany Abouaf Tonya Ainsworth Peggy Baxter Robert Brand Matt Brown LaShae Burwell Amanda Corcoran Jodi Deubler Kyle Erford Nora Fought

Kimberly Garmatter Alicia Green Tabitha Hale Joyce Harris Roberta Keenan Shari Kemper Ann Kleman Gerald Manley Andrienne Martin Joan McBride Christina McKnight

CHAMPION | $500 – $999 Anonymous (5) Elizabeth Bergren Nancy Bonifas Joy Brown Jayne Caskie Jennifer Clark Sherri Corban Troyce Cowan Katherine Dickson

PATRON | $250 - $499 Anonymous (2) Katherine Aller Nichole Azzarello Kelsey Basinger Angela Baxter Michelle Blodgett Amanda Britton Jill Burd Brandon Cady Danielle Carder Jayme Chandler Kimberly Coffman Kelsey Cornell Dynasty Crow Sharon Debouver Cassie Degen Lisa Deibler Lora Dirmeyer Charles Dyer Trace Ebbeskotte Nicole Ellis

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FRIEND | $100 - $249 Anonymous (8) Terner Acheson Jennifer Allgire Payton Amstutz Eva Arango Haley Armstrong Kay Barber Patricia Baucom Jamie Bean Rhonda Beckett Brittany Beining Sheri Bell Abbigail Bergman Hope Bish Kaitlin Black Heather Blair Dawn Bodine Jeffrey Bogart Lavonna Boley Charmaine Bowman Jedidiah Brake Deana Brown Shelbi Brown Amy Buchanczenko Kenzie Burke Paul Burkholder Brooke Burklund Amanda Bush Morgan Callahan Neil Camper Cara Carpenter Ashlie Christopher Heather Cole Paula Comer Amy Coughenour Teri Coy Brittany Craig Shelli Craig Tammy Crider

Jodi Croft Roberta Dawson Jo Delgado Melanie Dickson Jessica Doty Chelsea Downing Cindy DuGranrut Austin Dumbaugh Rob Dunlap Jenna Duvall Ashelly Dye Nichole Edwards Ron Edwards Mallory Elling Jessica Eutsler Elizabeth Francis Kayla Frank Tye’Wonte Franklin Sara Freewalt Catherine Freytag Delayne Gamble Tiffanie Geren Anthony Goens Mary Goergens Beth Graham Debra L. Gross Mara Grothaus Stephanie Guerrero Roy Hale Deana Hanthorn Sarah Hardy Michael Hartman Sharleen Hartzog Nancy Hauenstein Jeanna Hawk Taylor Heape Kelly Hefner Lacey Hefner Linda Hernandez

Bettie Hess Melissa Hile Jeannie Hilleary Jade Hochstetler Rhonda Hollon Charles Howard Deb Hower Catherine Hubbard Alexandra Huebner Carrie Huelskamp Melissa Hughes Kyla Humes Sierra Inbody Amanda Inskeep Marcus Jackson Franklin Jamison Kimberly Jennings Jack Johnson Keyairra Jones Kyle Kahle Kelly Karhoff Brenda Kidd John Kimmel Kelly Knerr Hannah Knippen Joann Kruger Heather Lammers Kasie Landin Kelly Lawrence Julia Leary Heather Lewis Alexandrea Liles Elizabeth Livingston Emily Lohr Patricia Lotzer Suzanne Lovejoy Nicole Maag Richard Maag Benjamin Maas

Cierra Mabery Elizabeth Mahler Abigail Martin Chad Martin Tiffanie Mavis Sarah May Kristina Mayes Donna McClure Karen McCoy Brian McKinley Jona McKinney Corinne McPheron Thana Mellott Julie Mescher Kelsey Michel Eiren E. Miller Melissa Miller Logan Miracle Carrie Mohler Rhonda Money Patricia Montgomery Robin Mooney Michaela Moore Jill Murray Amanda Nance Tiffany Neeley Lamont Newsome Amy Norris Theresa Numbers Trisha Overbee Rebecca Palte Tami Parkhurst Donnette Paxton Taylor Peterson Jennifer Phillips Deborah Pohlman Amanda Presnell Courtney Prowant Kristin Purdy

Kendra Recker Cassandra Reed Stephanie Reindel April Rex Kathryn Reynolds Michelle Rice Kelsey Richards Catherine Ricker Melissa Ricker Michelle Ricker Tracy Risser Emily Ritchie April Roof Cheryl Rostorfer Pamela Rumbaugh Shannon Russell Chasity Ryane Nathaniel Sackinger Judith Schaub Sara Schimmoeller Margaret Schlosser Josie Schmidt Lisa Schnipke Julianne Schomer Lindsay Schroeder Rebecca Schwarz Kelsey Sergent Breane Shellabarger Jori Shoemaker Hannah Shurelds Bryanna Simpson Kary Smith Morgan Smith Susan Smith Taylor Smith Julie Sneary Veronica Snider Mary Sommer Lorinda Sparks

Zachary Spear Cindy Spurbeck Kimberly Steveley Jennifer Stevely Amber Stewart Richard Suever Patricia Sunderland Allison Sutherland Tanim Swallow Trista Sypherd Abbey Terral Christina Torbet Alicia Townsend Erica Tucker Tamara Tucker Barbara Vonderwell James Ward Emily West Sarah Wilkins Amanda Williams Joice Williams Keondra Williams Zade Williams-Foster Theresa Wilmoth Angela Wilson Jessie Wilson April Winemiller Michelle Wiss Tonia Wodarski Erik Wollenhaupt Seth Wollenhaupt Heather Wood Erin Yahl Amber Younker Lindsay Zizelman Dana Zupan

Linda Garcia Megan Garver Sara Geissinger Kerri Gerding Amy Gibson Jessica Gilchriest Tyra Glover Nanette Golden Jenna Gonzales Michelle Goodwin Patricia Gordon Renita Green Carrie Greene Jessie Groh Amber Hale Theresa Hall Erica Hamilton Amanda Hammersmith Kelsey Hanes Stephanie Hansard Brenda Harris Jackson Harris Elizabeth Hart Mariah Hensley Katie Hermiller Yolanda Hernandez Barbara Herrera Ashley Hesseling Jamie Hook Sharon Hower Lecia Humes Tricia James Janice Jamison Judith Jamison Deborah Jarrell Diane Johnson Lindsay Jordan Linda Julian Jamie Jutte Donna Kantner Abbey Keith Madison Keller Michaela Kelly Ruth Kemper William Kent Rose Keysor Luke Kleman Shana Knerr

Laura Knippen Angela Koenig Cheryl Koester Deonda Kohli Landrie Koontz Benjamin Krouskop Emily Kuligowski Annalisa Lackey Lauren Lammers Haley Landwehr Douglas LaRue Patricia Lawrence Tammy Lehman-McDonnell Angela Leiber Tonia Lomeli Jennifer L. Long Mackenzie Long Autumn Longworth Toni Lowe Linda Mahlmeister Melissa Manger Kathlene Marable Tana Matte Patricia Mayberry Katrina McClintock Dylan McConnell Keri McCreary Ms. Renee McDaniel Jennifer McIntosh Jennifer McMichael Shawn Meffley Jesse Meyer Aleesha Miller Alicia Miller Brenda S. Miller Jill Miller Teresa Miller Marion Moening Brittney Moore Mario Moralez Madison Moreo Laura Music Brittney Myers Jenna Nedderman Shelby Nelson Allison Neubauer Amanda Newland Diana Osting

Amber Pachlhofer Joyce Pack Denise Parks David Pauff Krisi Pauff Monica Perez Sierrah Perkins Marissa Pohlabel Karen Porter Kelsey Pothast Sharlecia Pugshley Sherry Putt Tammy Ream Catherine Redmond Susan Reidling Gina Reynolds Cynthia Ricker Dru Ridenour-Johnson Virginia Rigg Karen Riley Cora Roa Jason Roberts Kyle Rockhold Mackenzie Rolfes Jennifer Ross Kelly Rowen Lindsey Ryan Ashlynn Sackinger Sarah Sarka Pamela Sarven Brenda Schimpf Courtney Schnipke Barbara Schroeder Barbara A. Schroeder Brenda Schroeder Nathan Schroeder Lily Shadle Lisa Shafer Jennifer Sheaks Tracy Shetsky-Johnson Beth Siegrist Derek Simon Iryna Slobodzian Linda Slone Ashayla Smith Brooke Smith Malissa Smith Patricia Spicer

Natalie Steinke Jay Stettler Alisha Stirn Victoria Stout Valerie Strawn Saige Strawser Lindsay Stuart Richard Stuber Robyn Sunderland Amanda Taucher Reagan Thornton Adrienne Tobe Sharon Turner Kearre Upshaw Cinda Van Atta Brent Van Oss Amanda Vance Sheila Vanmeter Vivian Vantilburg Stacey Verhoff Skyler Vogelsong Katelyn Vonderembse Megan Wagner Honesty Walker Kelli Wannemacher Crystal Warren Barbara J. Watkins Jessica Watkins Megan Weber Sara Wehner Karla Wells Krista Welty Yvonne White Ricki Wilker Elizabeth R. Will Hailey Williams Lace’ Williams Shanika Williams Heather Wilson Jennifer Winkle Brad Woolley Sarah Wortman Brittany Zeigler Tiffani Zimmer Shaianne Zimmerman-Pissos

DONOR | $50 - $99 Anonymous (12) Jacob Abbott Katherine Abromavich Shellie Adkins Karina Aguirre Lugo Reba Allen Angela Anderson Christine Arnold June Arnold Shamika Bagley Heather Ball Veronica Ballard Lavada Banks Candice Bass Cathy Bassitt Shelly Bassitt Mackenzie Bates Marika Beebe Hallie Benanzer Jodi Bennett Rhonda Beougher Lori Best Courtnie Bevington Vi’Shaan Bevis Madilynn Bice Erin Birnesser Taylor Bisbee Kim Black Julia Blakely Carrie Blue Lidea Bowersock Michele Bowman Jenisha Bracey Cassandra Bratton Megan Braun Megan Breakwell Sarah Brenneman Melanie Brinkman Rebecca Brinkman Kayla Broseke Cara Brown Jessica Bullock Amanda Burchett Kristina Burden Edward Burwell Jr Jessica Butler Honesti Buxton Stephanie Camper

Sharon Cannon Katherine Carder Ms. Lauren Carman Ms. Amber Castle Carolina Compston Carol Copeland Shonta Cotton Jacob Coughenour-Lee Annette Cox Aric Cox Nicholas Crawford Savannaha Crish Merideth Crumrine Vicki Dahill Mallory Dangler Corey Darnell Angela Davis Joyce Davis LaToya Davis Kayla Dee Hannah Dennis Nicole Dewitt Leslie Ditto Tameka Dixon Karen Donley Brenda Dunlap Evanne Dunlap Keisha Durr Taylor Eaton Abigail Egbert Jacalyn Ehrman Kaitlin Eley Nicole Elsass Corissa Fair Marci Farber Raiya Flores Zoe Flowers Tamara Foley Christina Ford Karen Fortman Michelle Foulkes Samantha Foust Rachel Friemoth Maddison Friesner Catherine Fullenkamp Lisa Gamble Shelby Ganson Anna Garcia

We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of our reporting. If you have any questions, please contact the Lima Memorial Foundation at 419-226-5087 or lmfoundation@limamemorial.org.

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Dedicated Observation Unit Planned 2023 Funding Priority Lima Memorial is one of many hospitals across the nation facing significant capacity constraints within our inpatient units. In addition to increased health care needs and limited capacity, the prevalence of patients in observation status continues to increase.

The number of patients requiring inpatient treatment that remain in the Emergency Center longer than necessary has continued to drastically increase.

While our Great Care never waivers, our patients’ experience will significantly improve with the creation of an Observation Unit.

- Dr. Walter Elrod, Emergency Center Medical Director

Dr. Walter Elrod

Many patients presenting with cardiac symptoms require additional assessment to diagnose or rule out a cardiac event. With our current capacity constraints, we are often forced to refuse the transfer in of these patients from the outlying hospitals who rely on our expertise. An Observation Unit will increase our ability to care for these patients, therefore eliminating the need for our family, friends and neighbors to travel outside of the region to receive critical care.

- Dr. Mehran Arabpour, Chest Pain Center Medical Director

Dr. Mehran Arabpour

This Observation Unit will enhance the experience of our patients and their family members by alleviating the necessity for patients to remain in our Emergency Center while waiting for the appropriate in-hospital room to become available, thus expediting their diagnosis and streamlining their treatment; this includes our patients arriving with cardiac concerns.

With our community’s support, we will create a dedicated Observation Unit that will give Lima Memorial the ability to have one dedicated location for observation patients, promoting quicker in-hospital decision-making and creating an environment that allows our caregivers to focus on the unique short-term needs of observation patients.

FUNDING PRIORITY

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The Heritage Society is comprised of individuals who have made the thoughtful decision to include the Lima Memorial Foundation in their planned giving. Their decision today will continue to advance the health of our community into the future.

Miner A. and Henrietta M. Atmur*

Wilbur B. and Pauline Light Estate*

Jennie Axe*

Helen McDonald Estate*

Mary Backus,* Keith-Backus Endowment Fund

Donna McDougle*

Elizabeth Baxter*

James E.* and Janice C. Meredith

Bertha R. Beam Estate*

Neva Montgomery Estate*

Bernice Boyer Trust*

Albert Moser*

Brice B. Applas, Jr.*

E.W. Mosier* and Ethel Mosier Shook*

M. Elizabeth Chamberlin Estate*

Elizabeth Neff Trust*

Delbert Conn Estate*

Salvatore J. Novello Estate*

Sylvia Conn Estate*

Thelma Phillips*

Worthy and Earl Crafts Trust*

Bernice W. Plate Estate*

Hazel Curtain*

Robert J. Place Estate*

Gladys Dauch*

Roger and Della Rekart Family Living Trust*

Russ and Anne Decker

F. Miles Renninger Estate*

Dean A. DeVoe* Trust in memory of Ruth Houtzer DeVoe,* Lima

Homer Reynolds Estate*

Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Class of 1951

Betty Seaton*

Henry* and Phyllis* J. Dietrich

Charles D. Shafer*

Abigail Easton Estate*

Burlin Sherrick

F. Miles Flickinger Trust*

Loren Stamets Estate*

Charles W. Fogle*

Dr. and Mrs. David L. Steiner*

Roger L. Foust*

Ruby Stevenson Estate*

Vera Frankhouser Estate*

Kermit F. Stroh*

Albert E. Gale Estate*

Robert L.* and Judith A. Thompson

Gregory N. Gross Estate*

Lynn D. Timmerman Estate*

Pauline Hand Estate*

John W. Timmermeister*

Ruth Ann Hartzog*

Virginia Z. Timmermeister*

Mary J. Heffner*

Kay Timmermeister

Katherine H. Herbst*

William Timmermeister

Beulah B. Hoover*

Alnora Troyer Estate*

Chad A. Hughes

Ruth A. Wall

Roger D. Hughes Estate*

Glen C. Webb, Jr.*

Cora B. Jones Estate*

Emil White Estate*

Marie Kantner Estate*

Donnabell Wirth Estate*

Mildred L. Levitt Estate*

* DENOTES DECEASED

WHAT IS A PLANNED GIFT? A planned gift is any gift, made in lifetime or at death, as part of your overall financial and / or estate plan. The Foundation offers many creative ways to structure a planned gift through bequests, retirement plans, gift annuities, charitable trusts and other charitable gift planning structures. A planned gift can offer tax benefits while also strengthening your legacy.

Individuals who make a planned gift to the Lima Memorial Foundation are recognized with membership in the Heritage Society. If you have included the Lima Memorial Foundation in your will, trust or other planned gift or desire more information about planned giving, please contact us at lmfoundation@limamemorial.org or 419-226-5087. We would be honored to help create a plan that fulfills your personal, financial and estate planning objectives.

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MARILYN WANNEMACHER

GRANDMA MARILYN’S GIVING LEGACY

After retiring from a 26-year career with Kesner Insurance, Marilyn Wannemacher, fondly known as “Grandma Marilyn” among her Lima Memorial Family, knew she had to continue working with people. This desire led her to join the Lima Memorial Volunteers in 2015. Since then, she has become a cherished member of our beloved volunteer family, dedicating time in multiple areas of our health system, most recently our boutique-style Gift Shop. For Marilyn, the calling to volunteer runs strong in her family, especially with her mother.

I THINK THAT’S PROBABLY THE NUMBER ONE THING I ENJOY, THAT I GET TO SEE OTHER PEOPLE,” SAYS MARILYN, “I GET TO DO SOMETHING FOR THEM. I GET TO ACCOMPLISH SOMETHING.

My mother volunteered until she was 90 years old... She volunteered for everything that needed a volunteer.

- Marilyn Wannemacher In her early days as a volunteer, Marilyn was moved to learn about the incredible impact of the Lima Memorial Foundation.

In particular, she enjoyed learning what can be accomplished for our patients when individuals unite for a common cause. It was this that inspired Marilyn to faithfully give as she was able.

When asked what she has gained from her experience as a Lima Memorial Volunteer and donor, Marilyn shared, “The ability to do something positive and worthwhile every day.”

Thank you, Grandma Marilyn, for sharing your time with us!

LIMA MEMORIAL VOLUNTEERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE

We are incredibly grateful to our Lima Memorial Volunteers who donate their time and talents to many areas of the hospital. This dedicated team not only shares their time with us, but also provides significant philanthropic support to the health system. In 2022, the Lima Memorial Auxiliary fulfilled its $500,000 pledge made to the Health System for the new Welcome Center. Since its inception more than a century ago, our volunteer Auxiliary has donated more than $2.4 million to support Lima Memorial and our patients.

TO LEARN HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

BY VOLUNTEERING, VISIT LIMAMEMORIAL.ORG, OR CALL 419-226-5094

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