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A PUBLICATION OF THE LIMA MEMORIAL FOUNDATION | 2020

TIME TO FOCUS Dear Friend of the Foundation, This year has been one that the Lima community, and the world, will not soon forget. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we all interact. It has also brought heightened attention to the expertise, compassion and courage of Lima Memorial’s frontline healthcare workers in providing outstanding care to our community, no matter the circumstances.

In the midst of a global pandemic, our community chose to invest in local health care to bring significant advancements to our region. In this edition of Focus, I am pleased to share highlights of the great work of our Foundation, fueled by our donor community.

Because of the tremendous generosity of Foundation friends like you, the new, state-of-the-art Inpatient Rehabilitation Center opened for the first patients in November. Gifts to the area of greatest need provided for two additional Tru-D disinfecting robots. And our community united around our funding priority to raise more than $750,000 in support of oncology advancements. Patients will benefit from advanced resources and technology that detect and diagnose cancer at its earliest, most treatable stage. Your unwavering support is literally saving lives.

As the Lima community continues to face unprecedented challenges, I find hope and inspiration in the outpouring of support from neighbors helping neighbors. Your generous philanthropic support of the Lima Memorial Foundation promises to further enhance local health care.

I am profoundly grateful.

Sincerely,

BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Lima Memorial Foundation Board of Directors is comprised of community leaders and Lima Memorial Health System representatives who believe our region deserves local access to the very best health care. They are committed to providing leadership in the acquisition, management and distribution of philanthropic gifts. They also provide fiduciary responsibility for funds raised.

Scott Shutt Chairman Steven Romey Vice Chairman Janice von der Embse Finance Committee Chairwoman William Timmermeister Nominating Committee Chairman Ashley Cowan-Meas Capstone Development Committee Co-Chair Adam Rector Capstone Development Committee Co-Chair Janet Hawk 1899 Society Development Committee Co-Chair Amy Kentner 1899 Society Development Committee Co-Chair Robert Armstrong Praveen Malhotra, MD David McCluer James Meredith Rafael Nivar, MD

Scott L. Shutt, Board Chairman Lima Memorial Foundation

Eric Pohjala Clyde Rauch Melody Stewart-Cyrus, MD Kermit Stroh Michael Swick Eric Wiechart Lynn Carpenter Ex-Officio

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AMONG US HEALTHCARE HEROES FILL OUR HALLS AND HEARTS The impact of the COVID-19 crisis on our community has been significant and will continue to have a substantial impact well into our future. One thing that will not change is Lima Memorial’s commitment to the health of our community.

Our Healthcare Heroes can be found throughout our hospital. No matter their role, each one of them helps to provide great care to our patients with endless compassion. We invite you to view our Healthcare Heroes digital publication and hear firsthand from our team members as they reflect on what being a part of this historic time has meant for them.

Visit limamemorialfoundation.org to meet many of our Healthcare Heroes.

COMMUNITY HEROES PROVIDE MUCH-NEEDED SUPPORT As Lima Memorial is your local hospital, it is our privilege to care for our community. During this COVID-19 crisis, it has been beyond humbling to have our community care for us. We sincerely want to thank the many businesses and individuals who selflessly donated essential supplies and personal protective equipment, handmade masks, food & beverages, financial support and words of encouragement. These donations have directly supported our Healthcare Heroes as they tirelessly care for and protect our patients and our community.

To view a complete list of our Community Heroes, please visit limamemorialfoundation.org.

DONOR IMPACT

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GERM-KILLING ROBOTS ADDED TO OUR FLEET DONOR DOLLARS IN ACTION

When the community’s safety was in question, our Foundation acted swiftly to purchase two additional Tru-D disinfecting robots to provide maximum protection for our patients and associates, all thanks to past gifts to the area of greatest need. Gifts like these allow Lima Memorial the flexibility to respond quickly to critical needs as they may arise.

With our dedicated Environmental Services team at the helm, our four Tru-D disinfecting robots are working around the clock to destroy 99.9% of all germs. Community members can take pride in knowing the far-reaching impact their support is having on the health and safety of our patients and associates.

SPECIAL THANKS Two Tru-D robots were first introduced to Lima Memorial in 2015, thanks to community support and a generous gift from Nutrien.

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DONOR IMPACT

MALHOTRA ENDOWMENT TO BENEFIT AT-RISK WOMEN & CHILDREN The Lima Memorial Foundation is grateful to be entrusted with the newly established Varsha & Praveen K. Malhotra, MD, Women & Children’s Healthcare Endowment. The $250,000 endowment was created to break down barriers, provide support and advocate for women and children who are in need, underserved or afflicted. Given the Malhotra’s longstanding relationship with Lima Memorial, they turned to our Foundation to safeguard and appropriately fulfill their charitable intent.

Meet the Malhotras Dr. Malhotra began his career at Lima Memorial in 1978 as an interventional radiologist and held various leadership positions throughout his tenure at the hospital. Varsha joined the Lima Memorial Auxiliary in 2002 and has provided hundreds of volunteer service hours. In 2005, Dr. Malhotra opened the Vein Care Center, where he worked until his retirement in 2014.

Throughout the years, the Malhotras remained actively involved with Lima Memorial.

Dr. Malhotra is currently a member of both the Lima Memorial Health System and Lima Memorial Foundation Board of Directors, and Varsha remains a member of the LMH Auxiliary. They both proudly serve as Foundation Ambassadors.

What inspired you to create an endowment to benefit women and children?

Whether abroad or in the U.S., it is hard to ignore the fact that women and children continue to be the most vulnerable among us. Because of structural inequalities and harmful social attitudes, women and children, especially the poor and those of color, often don’t have a voice in their communities. They are almost always the first to suffer from society’s failure to protect them and provide essential services, particularly health care.

This gift is a small step in fulfilling our desire to help the most vulnerable women and children in our community. We hope this will help draw much-needed attention to the healthcare crisis and encourage other members of the Lima and Allen County community to join us in working for a better and more just system where barriers can be removed.

Why did you choose the Lima Memorial Foundation to be the steward of your gift?

We came to Lima as immigrants from India. The Lima Memorial family welcomed us with open arms and made us feel like real and valued members of the community. We raised our family here and made lifelong friendships. We feel a responsibility toward our community. Giving back like this is the least we can do.

Being associated with Lima Memorial for many years, we have become familiar with its Foundation and the great philanthropic work they do. We have full confidence they will fulfill our goals.

We have always believed that the true measure of a society is in how it treats the most vulnerable and that 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 SPOTLIGHT

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BRINGING A NEW LEVEL OF REHABILITATIVE CARE TO OUR REGION

Transforming SPACES Transforming LIVES

Our Foundation united with the community to raise $2.5 million to completely transform the way inpatient rehabilitation is delivered for our region. In November, we welcomed the first of many patients into the newly transformed center.

It’s been remarkable to see the team’s vision come to life.

Physicians, therapists, nurses and former patients and their families provided valuable input to create this state-of-the-art center for our region.

Features within the family-centered, community-based environment include home-like patient rooms, a therapy gymnasium, salon, community dining center, family room, kitchen and garage, complete with a car transfer simulator.

We are profoundly grateful to our community for supporting this new level of care, ensuring patients from in and around our region will have local access to the highest quality of rehabilitative care during a most vulnerable time in their life.

The activity hub of the center is a therapy gymnasium, which is fully equipped with a wide range of innovative technology unique to the region, including a ZeroG® Gait and Balance System, designed to help patients take their new first step sooner.

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DONOR IMPACT

We are grateful to the following for supporting the project through a named gift: Ar-Hale Family Foundation Dr. Pamela Gardner Lima Memorial Medical Staff Jim, Jan, Bob, Laura & Sam Meredith Nutrien Joni Unverferth Family

Thank You Additional naming opportunities are available.

YOUNG ARTIST BRINGS COMMUNITY TO INPATIENT REHABILITATION CENTER Where Art and Therapy Unite Lima Memorial united art and therapy in its new Inpatient Rehabilitation Center through the work of Ethan Jordan, an aspiring, young artist and Lima resident. Ethan’s work is bringing the community to patients undergoing intense therapy to regain their independence. The subjects of Ethan’s art are 17 familiar buildings, landmarks and scenes from around the Lima region, each chosen to evoke a sense of community and remind patients of their end goal – a return home.

Earlier this year, Ethan came to Lima Memorial to paint one of his masterpieces. Patients undergoing inpatient therapy had the opportunity to watch a community piece come alive.

DONOR IMPACT

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FOUNDATION FUNDING PRIORITY

ONCOLOGY ADVANCEMENTS CANCER CAN’T HIDE. WE WON’T LET IT. Every cancer journey starts with an image. Whether a nodule is found through testing or incidentally, having the clearest image possible is vital. Early studies are showing new rates of discovering cancer have dropped as our nation paused and important screenings were postponed. This, unfortunately, leads to a secondary crisis of a delayed diagnosis of cancer. The devastating impact will go on long after the coronavirus pandemic tempers down. Our Lima Memorial Foundation was determined to make a positive impact.

WE CAN CHOOSE TO BE AFFECTED

BY THE WORLD OR WE CAN CHOOSE TO AFFECT THE WORLD.

Earlier this year, our Foundation embarked on a mission to elevate our fight against the top cancers impacting our region – breast, colorectal, lung and prostate. We pledged to unite our community to bring advanced resources and the latest in imaging and diagnostic technology to our region. The community came through and helped us exceed our $750,000 goal.

PATIENT AMBASSADOR

- Heidi Wills

SUSAN ALTHAUSER Susan was alarmed when doctors discovered a nodule on her lung in January of 2020 during an unrelated visit to the Emergency Center. Subsequent biopsy results showed she had what she feared — lung cancer. But Lima Memorial Pulmonologist Jason Stienecker, DO, was optimistic about Susan’s prognosis. Why? Because the nodule had been discovered early.

Within a very short time, Susan underwent surgery to remove the nodule. Now, she is completely cancer free. Just months after her life-altering diagnosis, her life is back to normal. “I know I had the best outcome,” Susan shared. “I think about other people who don’t even have a chance because it wasn’t detected early enough.”

Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women. More than half of those diagnosed with lung cancer will die within one year because they will be diagnosed in a later, often untreatable stage.

Because of donors like you, we are investing in advanced resources and technology to detect and diagnose cancer at its earliest, most treatable stage. For patients like Susan, that literally means lives will be saved.

Susan and Michael Althauser To learn more about Susan’s journey, visit limamemorialfoundation.org 8 | FOCUS

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There is life after cancer if you get it detected early.

- Susan Althauser

OUR FIGHT AGAINST LUNG CANCER Our fight against lung cancer made a giant leap forward in 2016. Thanks to community support, our Foundation brought the most sophisticated lung cancer diagnostic capabilities to our region with the purchase of the superDimension™ Navigation System and endobronchial ultrasound technology to locate cancer in often difficult to reach locations. Just three years later, you can see how this investment is literally saving lives.

2016

2019

53

90

9%

39%

Number of Cases Diagnosed Early-Stage Diagnosis

*Before introduction of new technology

Medical technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace, and Lima Memorial is committed to bringing advanced technology to our region.

This will allow our team to obtain biopsies on small lesions so we can diagnose patients at an earlier stage, get them started on treatment earlier and continue to improve the overall quality of life and survival of individuals within our region.

– Dr. Ronald Pohl Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon Lima Memorial Physicians

We’ve worked hard to improve our low-stage lung cancer diagnoses, and it has been great. I know we can do better. We’ve done so much with your donations with the equipment that we have, but I’m never satisfied until we have perfection.

- Dr. Jason Stienecker Pulmonologist Lima Memorial Physicians

ADVANCING THE FIGHT AGAINST LUNG CANCER Because of donors like you, Lima Memorial will build upon its established Care Continuum Center of Excellence for Lung Cancer. As technology continues to rapidly evolve, significant advancements have been made in diagnostic capabilities for lung abnormalities.

We will introduce state-of-the-art cone beam CT technology, enabling our physicians to precisely access the most challenging tumor locations.

Equally significant, many lung nodules are found incidentally, or coincidentally, during imaging studies conducted to evaluate another concern.

Current statistics show only 30% of incidental findings receive appropriate follow up. Thanks to community support, we will invest in an innovative system to reliably identify and ensure follow up for all incidental findings, including lung nodules. This will enable physicians to systematically track and evaluate nodules to detect any changes that may suggest cancer.

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With this new technology, we will be able to provide accuracy of diagnosis while minimizing unnecessary biopsies and plan the treatment course for patients.

- Dr. Jaber Alanzi Urologist Lima Memorial Physicians

Quality of imaging is very important for what I do as a radiologist. Enhancing the images to the maximum amount allows us to detect cancer in its earlier stage.

It was important for me to financially invest in this project to bring the most advanced imaging to our patients in Lima and the surrounding area.

PINPOINTING PROSTATE CANCER Approximately one in nine men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime, and 1 in 41 will die. Diagnosing prostate cancer early allows for more treatment options and will ultimately save lives.

Because of your help, we will expand diagnostic capabilities for prostate cancer by adding advanced surface coil technology to our new next-generation MRI. The sophistication of this technology provides our physicians with sharper images, allowing for improved detection and localization rates. This pinpointing of true prostate cancer will also reduce the frequency of unnecessary prostate biopsies. We will change the trajectory of prostate cancer and safely diagnosis it in its earliest stage – saving lives.

- Dr. G. Brooks Brennan Diagnostic Radiologist Lima Memorial Health System

STOPPING COLORECTAL CANCER IN ITS TRACKS Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men and in women. An early, accurate diagnosis provides the best opportunity to turn these statistics around and save lives.

Thanks to outstanding community support, we will introduce sophisticated surface coil technology to supplement our new next-generation MRI. This technology will provide infinite clarity to enable Lima Memorial physicians to best diagnose and stage colorectal cancer. What this means for patients is an individualized treatment plan that provides the best chance to stop cancer in its tracks, dramatically impacting our fight against colorectal cancer in our community.

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Access to the most innovative imaging technology ensures physicians have the ability to make a precise diagnosis and develop an individualized treatment regimen which will provide optimal care for patients in our community.

- Dr. Shannon Wesley Proctologist Lima Memorial Physicians

INCREASING ACCESS TO BREAST CARE Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among women. In fact, about 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer over the course of her lifetime.

GEOGRAPHY SHOULD NOT DETERMINE A LIFE SAVED. Studies show women living in rural areas are screened for breast cancer less often than women living in urban areas. Even more, rural areas report higher breast cancer death rates. Differences in cancer death rates are, in part, related to disparities in access to lifesaving breast cancer screening services.

3D mammography is the gold standard for breast imaging and has been clinically proven to significantly increase the detection of breast cancer.

Thanks to community support, we will establish advanced 3D mammography services in a rural community to remove a critical barrier to care. Early screenings and diagnostics can lead to improved treatment, better outcomes and ultimately lives saved.

WOMEN IN RURAL AREAS ARE 19% MORE LIKELY TO BE DIAGNOSED WITH LATE-STAGE BREAST CANCER.

PHYSICIAN CHAMPIONS Thank you to our Physician Champions who embraced our funding priority and became a voice and advocate for our patients.

Jaber Alanzi, MD G. Brooks Brennan, MD Jeremy Heffner, MD

A number of barriers prevent individuals living in rural communities from seeking the breast care they need. Giving these patients access to 3D mammography is so important and could literally save lives.

Thank you for supporting this critical need.

– Dr. Darlene Weyer Diagnostic Radiologist Lima Memorial Women’s Health Center

Ronald Pohl, MD Jason Stienecker, DO Mwafa Turjman, MD Shannon Wesley, DO Darlene Weyer, DO

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For our sisters, mothers, daughters and wives, the best thing we can do is discover breast cancer early when we can treat it and make sure they survive and do well long term.

– Dr. Jeremy Heffner Surgeon Breast Cancer Team

To hear more from our Physician Champions, visit ajourneylikenoother.org.

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The Lima Memorial Foundation Journey gala has become a premier event for our region. And while COVID-19 impacted our ability to unite together for an event, it didn’t impact our ability to unite together for a cause.

This year, we invited guests to experience A Journey Like No Other as we took on the top cancers impacting our region – breast, colorectal, lung and prostate cancer.

Where Art and Therapy Unite The Lima Memorial Foundation began its Journey at ArtSpace/Lima, presenting the Where Art and Therapy Unite collection by local artist Ethan Jordan. Prints of Ethan’s exquisite oil paintings of familiar buildings and landmarks adorn our new, state-of-the-art inpatient rehabilitation center.

These masterpieces were created to inspire, motivate and bring comfort to our patients who are undergoing intense therapy within the center.

The original oil paintings launched the annual Journey auction.

Silent Auction Soars to Success More than 300 individuals participated in the much-anticipated Lima Memorial Foundation Journey silent auction. Bidding was competitive on the more than 70 items and 17 paintings. The auction raised more than $58,000 to support oncology advancements.

Congratulations and Thank You to Our Auction Winners Tonya Ainsworth Dr. Mehran Arabpour Marilyn Bryant Emily Burns Lynn Carpenter Dr. Brandon Colvin April Coughlan, CNP Ashley Cowan-Meas Russell Decker, PhD John Deerhake Jan von der Embse Drew Fields Nora Fought

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Corey Frazer Amy Gibson Joyce Harris Janet Hawk Mark Hawk Cory Heuerman, PA-C Dave Huckeriede Chad Hughes John H. Johnson Kathy Keller Rick Kortokrax Amanda Lott David Lotz

JOURNEY 2020

Dr. Jennifer Maag Dr. Praveen Malhotra Dr. Rhonda Medina Jill Mehaffie Cheryl Nagy Dr. Robert W. Nelson Ralph Oen Jerome O’Neal Lonnie Pedersen Thomas Poe Dr. Ronald Pohl Wesley Potter Clyde Rauch

Adam Rector Roger Rhodes Eric Schaaf Blake Selover Brad Selover Troy Selover Steve Shaffer Burlin Sherrick Scott Shutt Angie Simpson Mike Sprague Tim Stanford Mandy Stone

Todd Sutton Alexander Swick Michael Swick Kay Timmermeister LaShae Torres Marybeth Torsell Jeffrey Utz Tina Verhoff Krista Welty Dr. Darlene Weyer Jill Woeste

Lima Memorial Foundation Unites Community to Create Interactive Mural Cancer survivors, their families, caregivers and community champions painted messages of hope, inspiration and remembrance on an interactive Journey Mural. These sentiments will be forever embedded in the mural as layers of paint covered them to create a public message of hope and encouragement. The Journey Mural is adorned on the brick building just north of Lima Memorial’s Medical Park, 525 N. Eastown Road. It has become a destination for our community and passersby to stop, reflect and capture that day’s Journey.

To see the Journey Mural come to life, visit ajourneylikenoother.org.

JOURNEY 2020

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Thank You! RAISED

Champions of

HOPE

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UNITED IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER

We would like to extend a special thank you to our Champions of Hope who joined in the fight against cancer by financially supporting our Foundation Funding Priority.

Community Cathy Adams Michael Albright Dr. Narendra & Rosalind Bansal Carl Berger Steve Bogart Phil & Cheryl Buell Alan & Linda Burkhalter Bruce Campbell Liliana Carpenter Dave & Peggy Cockerell Susie Cornell Charlene Curry Thora Davis Dr. Daniel & Chris DiBiasio Ryan & Emily Ebbeskotte Frazer State Farm - Corey Frazer Bruce & Diane French Anita Good Gae Guagenti

Jan Hawk Nancy Hoerner Keith Horner Scott & Pam Hummel John H. & Pat Johnson John D. Johnson Kathy Keller Matt & Amy Kentner Kevin Kornowa Ryan Kroeger Logan Acres Senior Community Dr. Praveen & Varsha Malhotra Don & Mary Ellen Marik Jeffrey Martin Stephen Martin Craig Marshall Becky Martz Bob & Laura Meredith Jim & Jan Meredith

Jed Metzger Northwest Enterprises, Inc. Sandy Obermeyer Dr. Jim & Chris O’Neill Nelson Packaging Company, Inc. Diane Perez Clyde & Kay Rauch April Reed Kevin Reeks Don & Paula Reese Steve Romey Tracie Sanchez Maria Sanko Sue Sarno Terry & Kathy Schroeder Scott & Terri Shutt Cody Smith Dr. Cynthia Spiers Ralph & Barb Stelzer

John & Sue Stiles Tom Stinebaugh Kermit & Mary Ellen Stroh Todd Sutton Adam Swick & Dr. Allison Rao James & Barbara Swick Dave & Ashley Szymanski Dorothy Thompson Bill & Debbie Timmermeister Kay Timmermeister Dave & Brenda Utz Dan & Jan von der Embse Jared & Shonda Walsh Marilyn Wannemacher Tim Weitz Tom Wiechart

Associates Tonya Ainsworth Bob Armstrong Patti Baucom Christa Bauer Becky Brinkman Kristina Burden Lynn Carpenter Danielle Carder Amanda Corcoran Jodi Deubler Shelly Elling Kyle Erford Jessica Eutsler Meri Foster Nora Fought

Stacy Graymire Alicia Green Joyce Harris Nancy Hauenstein Katie Hermiller Alyssa Heuerman Chad Hughes Jeanne Hyde Heather Jackson Christine Joseph Roberta Keenan Ann Kleman Jamie Kohli Doug LaRue Kelly Lawrence

Tina Leverenz Anthony Linkmeyer Eric Maag Melissa Manger Chad Martin Kimberly McClure Jill Mehaffie Dr. Dennis Morris Denise Myers Cheryl Nagy Tiffany Neeley Rebecca Palte Eric Pohjala Ann Pohl Deborah Pohlman

Kristin Purdy Cecelia Rain Anthony Rampulla Brett Randolph Stephanie Reindel Alexa Reynolds Jacob Rigali Amy Schmidt Mike Sessor Levi Shadle Steve Sherman Burlin Sherrick Angie Simpson Nicki Slate Dawn Slusher

Medical Staff Dr. Masroor Abro Dr. Jaber Alanzi Dr. Paul Anike Dr. Mehran Arabpour Dr. Robert Baker Dr. Venkat Battula Dr. G. Brooks Brennan Dr. G. Allen Bryant Drs. Zane W. M. Dean & Farnaz Mohammadi

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JOURNEY 2020

Dr. Pamela Gardner Dr. Jeremy Heffner Dr. Kevin Johnson Michael Kerrigan, CNP Dr. Noorul Khan Gina Marquis, CNP Dr. Eric Miller Dr. Rafael Nivar Dr. Ronald Pohl Christine Rodriguez, CNP

Dr. Melody Stewart-Cyrus Dr. Jason Stienecker Dr. Vahid Tavakoli Dr. Mwafa Turjman Dr. Darlene Weyer

James Straub Mike Swick Marybeth Torsell Megan Triplett JJ Truman Jeff Utz Tina Verhoff Ruth Williams Jessie Wilson Steve Wiseman Sandy Young

OUR 2020 CAPSTONE PARTNERS

PAVING THE WAY LEADING THE WAY IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER

Presenting

Thank you, Dr. Jason Stienecker, Lima Memorial Pulmonologist, for your lead gift of $50,000 to benefit the health of our patients and community!

CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Executive Dr. Dennis Morris | Nutrien | Superior Credit Union | Mike & Danette Swick

Signature Marshall & Melhorn | Peterson Construction Proforma Add-A-Line | The Cheap Sign Company

Premier All Service Glass | Bob & Debbie Armstrong | Lima Memorial Hospital Lima Memorial Physicians | Lima Pallet Company | Dr. Rafael & Virginia Nivar Alicia & Eric Pohjala | Dr. Ron & Ann Pohl | Shremshock Smith-Boughan Mechanical | TSC Communications

Ace Armor Fire Protection | Biggby Coffee | Mike & Lynn Carpenter | CDW Healthcare Clearstead | Emergency Physicians of Northwest Ohio | Garmann Miller Architect Engineers Halker Drywall | HART, Inc. | HCF Management | Hylant & Medical Protective Kewpee Hamburgers | Orthopaedic Institute of Ohio | Perry proTECH Rhodes State College | Sidney Electric | Sodexo | The Met | Tim & Jackie Spence T&D Interiors | Jeff & Elizabeth Utz

Partner American Trim | Bluffton University | Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home Cowan Realtors | CTL Engineering | G.A. Wintzer & Son Company Greater Lima Region & Allen Economic Development Group | Hemmelgarn Benefits Husky Energy | Innovative Office Solutions | Innovative Packaging | Korda Lima Pathology Associates, Inc | MedAssist, a Firstsource Company Dr. Eric C. and Krista Miller | Miller's Textile Services | Nelson Packaging Company Ohio Northern University | Otterbein SeniorLife Communities Cridersville & St. Marys Plante Moran | Premier Bank | ProLink Healthcare | Rea & Associates Schindler Elevator | Schumacher Clinical Partners | SIS | State Bank Stoops Freightliner | Trisco Systems, Inc. | University of Northwestern Ohio | Vitalware Waibel Energy Systems | Waste Management | Your Hometown Lima Stations

“CANCER CAN’T HIDE. WE WON’T LET IT.” – Dr. Jason Stienecker Pulmonologist Lima Memorial Physicians

HEARTS UNITED IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER The Lima Memorial Cardiology and Cardiovascular and Thoracic physicians united their hearts in the fight against cancer with a $50,000 donation. Thank you to this tremendous team of physicians.

Friend of the Foundation Blue & Company | FlexArm | Honeywell | Moeller Brew Barn Superior Wholesale Distributors | The Ohio State University at Lima United Collection Bureau | Vandalia Rental - Lima | VideoBranch LLC

Fan of the Foundation Accelerated Claims | MRK Technologies | Office 360 Allied Environmental Services | PPG Coating Services

Masroor Abro, MD | Paul Anike, DO Mehran Arabpour, DO | Venkat Battula, MD Christopher Clancy, MD | Zane W. M. Dean, MD Pamela Gardner, DO | Ronald Pohl, MD Vahid Tavakoli, MD

MEDICAL STAFF RALLIES FOR PATIENTS The Lima Memorial Medical Staff dropped big news as they united to donate $50,000 to the Lima Memorial Foundation to advance health care for our patients.

Pictured left to right: Paul Anike, DO, Jaber Alanzi, MD, & Rafael Nivar, MD

JOURNEY 2020

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BUSINESS DONORS 2019

JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2019

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

ProMedica Health System

Tuttle Construction, Inc. | Touchstone CPM

VISIONARY | $10,000 – $24,999 Lima Memorial Physicians Marshall & Melhorn, LLC Nutrien (PCS Nitrogen) Peterson Construction Proforma Add A Line Rudolph Foods Company, Inc.

S & S Volvo Shremshock Architects Smith-Boughan Mechanical Services Superior Credit Union The Cheap Sign Company United Collection Bureau, Inc.

CORNERSTONE | $5,000 – $9,999 All Service Glass Armor Fire Protection Inc. CDW Healthcare Citizens Rx LLC Clearstead Cowan Realtors General Dynamics Land Systems HART

HCF Management, Inc. HeartLight Pharmacy Services Kewpee, Inc Lima Pallet Company Perry proTECH PPG Coating Services Rhodes State College Sidney Electric Company

Sodexo T&D Interiors The Met TSC Communications University of Northwestern Ohio VideoBranch, LLC

PACESETTER | $2,500 – $4,999 Allied Environmental Services, Inc. American Trim Biggby Coffee Boston Scientific Corporation Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home CTL Engineering, Inc First Federal Bank FlexArm G.A. Wintzer & Son Company Garmann Miller Architects & Engineers Halker Drywall, Inc. Hemmelgarn Benefits LLC Husky Energy Inc. Hylant Group

Holiday Inn Innovative Packaging L.L.C. Janssen Pharmaceuticals | Johnson & Johnson KeyBridge Medical Revenue Care Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc. MCPc Inc. MedAssist Miller’s Textile Services Nelson Packaging Company nThrive Ohio Northern University Plante Moran ProLink Healthcare, LLC Rea & Associates, Inc.

Rhinestone Lipgloss Schindler Elevator SIS State Bank and Trust Company Stoops Freightliner Stroh, Johnson and Company LLP The Flower Loft The Lima News Trisco Systems, Inc. Von’s Diamonds Jewelry Waibel Energy Systems Waste Management Your Hometown Lima Stations

PRESIDENT | $1,000 – $2,499 Allen Economic Development Group Blue & Company, LLC Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services Dan King Memorial Athletic Fund Dash & Joey’s DBC Properties Gasdorf Tool & Machine Co., Inc. Graybar Electric Greater Lima Region Huffman For Ohio Huffman, Kelley, Brock & Gottschalk, LLC iHeartMedia

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BUSINESS DONORS

Innovative Office Solutions K4 Architecture + Design Lamar Outdoor Lima Family YMCA Medical Business Bureau, LLC Medical Protective Group Ohio State University at Lima Otterbein Senior Living Cridersville Otterbein Senior Living - St. Marys Paramount Health Care Pepsi Beverages Company R & D Crown Limousine

Road Runner Enterprises US Bank Veterans Memorial Civic & Convention Center Walmart Westgate Entertainment Center

CHAMPION | $500 – $999 Armstrong Air and Space Museum Bruster’s Car Wash Full Spectrum Friesian Stables Honeywell, Inc. IDW Window & Roof Cleaning

Ivy Hutch Jose & Sons Recycling Inc Moeller Brew Barn Moose Landing Country Club MRK Technologies

Pusheta Creek Steaks Sharon Dairy King Vino Bellissimo Windward Aviation Solutions, LLC

Escape Wapak Full He’ART Paint & Sip HCF Wapak Manor Hewlett Packard Keystone Brand Meats KSI Kitchen and Bath Lima Locos Lima Symphony Orchestra

Sara’s Sweets Spherion of Lima, Inc The Inn at Versailles Touch of Glass University of Northwestern Ohio Student Groups Whimsically Warm

PATRON | $250 - $499 Ada Kiwanis Club African Safari Wildlife Park AIP Logistics Board and Brush Creative Studio Burden Construction Celestron Cleveland Indians Elford Construction

FRIEND | $100 - $249 Allen County Fabrication Burkhalter Insurance Agency Casa Chic Columbus Zoo & Aquarium

Edgewood Skate Arena Glowing Glass Design Hunt Brother’s Homestyle Baking & Candy Shop

Mad River Mountain Midwest Shooting Center Office 360 Riverside Art Center

Robinson Investments, Ltd. The Meeting Place on Market Veddar Price P.C. Vineyard at Evergreen Farm

DONOR | $50 - $99 Cincinnati Art Museum Cincinnati Observatory

Cincinnati Zoo COSI

Honda of America Foundation LM & M Railroad

Holy Threads & Treasures Gift Shop The Winery at Versailles

Williams Tax Service Winans Chocolates and Coffees

SPIRIT | $0 - $50 Auglaize Antique Mall Haehn Florist

The donor listings have been thoroughly reviewed for accuracy. Please contact the Lima Memorial Foundation for any updates or questions at lmfoundation@limamemorial.org or 419-226-5087.

LIMA MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

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

Ashley Cowan-Meas Co-Chair Adam Rector Co-Chair Paul Crow

Russell Decker Gregory Myers Tracie Sanchez Troy Selover

Scott Shutt Cody Smith Michael Swick Eric Wiechart

Ex-Officio: Lynn Carpenter Nora Fought Marybeth Torsell BUSINESS DONORS

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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT

JAN VON DER EMBSE

A Voice for Putnam County An Ambassador for Lima Memorial From an early age, Jan von der Embse learned from her parents what it means to be generous.

Her parents worked selflessly and tirelessly to raise nine children and make ends meet. Yet, they always had something to give others, an example that Jan has followed. A lifelong Putnam County resident, Jan was looking for a way to share her time, talent and treasure with an organization that would care about the residents of Putnam County. She found that match with the Lima Memorial Foundation.

Why did you choose to become involved with the Lima Memorial Foundation?

When I met with the Foundation team, I felt the energy and desire to bring good things into our community through philanthropy. I was impressed with Lima Memorial Hospital, the doctors, nurses and volunteers! I learned so much about what they had to offer, and I wanted to spread that information throughout our community. It is incredible to be part of uniting individuals to advance health care in our region.

What does quality local health care mean to you?

Quality health care is unbelievably important to me and I’m sure most people. It is vital to have someone and someplace you can trust and feel comfortable with. I believe Lima Memorial offers those qualities to all of us. My husband, Dan, and I had the opportunity to go on a tour of the hospital and speak with the doctors personally. It was easy to see their commitment to the hospital and health care, in general. But their commitment to the community was also evident. When you hear Lima Memorial is the “Lima hospital,” it is true. Lima Memorial makes the decisions for the individuals it serves.

The Lima Memorial Foundation values each person’s voice. If you are interested in becoming an Ambassador for Lima Memorial and the Foundation, please call the Foundation at 419-226-5087.

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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT

Dan and Jan von der Embse What does being an Ambassador mean to you?

An Ambassador, to me, is someone who is connected to a wonderful institution and excited to let everyone know about it. When someone asks me about health care, I talk about Lima Memorial Health System, and I always use the word “family” to describe the organization. I feel confident and comfortable referring family and friends to Lima Memorial because I know from personal experience they are going to be treated like family. That is so important when going through a vulnerable time.

I am also quick to suggest a career with Lima Memorial because I know their employees are well cared for.

Even more, I feel compelled to share the great work of the Lima Memorial Foundation. It has been the best investment of my time and treasure. I have seen firsthand the impact of gifts they have received. I’m grateful to know the most advanced technology and expert team are here for me, my family and our area, if needed.

The von der Embse Family

DONOR SPOTLIGHT

THE WALSH FAMILY Quality local health care and family relationships – for Lima residents Jared and Shonda Walsh, these are synonymous with Lima Memorial.

The Walsh Family

Tatum Walsh

Jared’s relationship with Lima Memorial literally began on day one of his life. And, when it was time for Jared and Shonda to begin their family, they placed their trust in Lima Memorial. “At the times when we’ve needed care, the entire medical team at Lima Memorial has always taken great care of us,” stated Shonda. “They truly treat us like we are a part of their family.”

Generosity is a guiding principle for Jared and Shonda and is in the Walsh’s blood. Jared’s grandfather was a volunteer with the Lima Memorial Auxiliary for many years, and to this day, Jared’s father volunteers his time at the hospital.

“Shonda and I believe in giving to organizations that we know will have a positive impact on our local community,” shared Jared. It was this valued principle that guided the Walshs to make annual financial contributions to the Lima Memorial Foundation. “We are grateful for the great care we’ve always received at Lima Memorial and wanted to give back,” shared Shonda.

This conviction has been handed down to their three children, Jackson, Tatum and Kendall. When Shonda’s aunt, an avid seamstress, passed away, she left a large supply of material. In April, knowing of the dire need for cloth masks, 14-year-old Tatum wanted to help and began sewing. In true Walsh fashion, the whole family stepped in. In all, the family made 1,500 masks for healthcare workers.

To learn more about Lima Memorial’s annual giving program, the 1899 Society, visit limamemorialfoundation.org

DONOR SPOTLIGHT

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DONOR SPOTLIGHT

ALAN & LINDA BURKHALTER Lima residents Alan and Linda Burkhalter are comforted knowing that quality health care is so close to home. When Linda’s ailing parents were in need of health care, traveling outside of the community was not only going to be a burden on her parents but a concern and stress on the family. Upon evaluating options, she was reassured to know her parents would be able to receive the quality care they needed at Lima Memorial.

Last year, the couple had the opportunity to attend an Insight event hosted by the Lima Memorial Foundation. Along with having a candid conversation with Lima Memorial’s President and CEO Mike Swick, Alan and Linda observed a robotic surgery, learned about new diagnostic lung cancer technology and interacted with the hospital’s simulation mannequins in the education laboratory. The experience reaffirmed to the Burkhalters that Lima Memorial truly offers the very best care to our community from advanced technology to expert physicians. “I continue to be amazed with Lima Memorial’s technology and their ability to recruit the very best doctors,” stated Alan.

The Burkhalters live by the rule, “It pays to pay attention.” In early 2020 when both Alan and Linda had retired, they were ready to begin the traveling they had long been waiting for. New pandemic precautions caused them to change their plans. As was their nature, they paid close attention to the impact COVID-19 was not only having on the community now, but the predicted impact it would have down the road. They felt a desire to help. “We’ve both worked since we were 13 to create a good life for ourselves and our family,” Linda shared. “We are in a place in our lives where we can and want to share with others.” Alan and Linda chose to support the Lima Memorial Foundation. We are grateful to all of our friends, like the Burkhalters, who choose to make the health of our community a priority.

It was impressive to learn how much of the technology was purchased by donations from the community to the Foundation.

- Linda Burkhalter

A COMMUNITY OF ANNUAL GIVING As an individual, become a part of the 1899 Society. You will make a difference in the lives of our patients, their families and our community.

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DONOR SPOTLIGHT

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY OF ANNUAL GIVING. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 1899 SOCIETY, VISIT LIMAMEMORIALFOUNDATION.ORG.

MEMBERS 2019

JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2019

CHAIRMAN | $100,000 + LMH Auxiliary

LEGACY | $50,000 - $99,999 Ar-Hale Family Foundation

BENEFACTOR | $25,000 – $49,999 Donnabell Wirth Estate

James and Janice Meredith

Joni Unverferth

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

Clyde and Kay Rauch

Kermit and Mary Ellen Stroh

Bernice W. Plate Estate

Steven Romey

William and Deborah Timmermeister

Robert J. Plate Estate

Todd and Lynn Schaub

Eric and Catherine Wiechart

CORNERSTONE | $5,000 – $9,999 Duff Family Foundation

John Morman

Eric and Marlena Schaaf

Chad and Amber Jamison

Douglas Packer

Brad Sinclair

John and Patricia Johnson

Brandon Recker

Kay Timmermeister

Edward and Julie Malmstrom

Tracie Sanchez

Neil and Elizabeth Winget

PACESETTER | $2,500 – $4,999 Michael Boland

Ashley and Myron Meas

Phillip and Cheryl Buell

Mathew and Charleigh Gaug

Scott and Terri Shutt

PRESIDENT | $1,000 – $2,499 Steve Bogart

Adam Rector and Dr. Mary Wiechart

Troy and Heather Selover

James and Nancy Bronder

April Reed

Ted and Jennifer Stepleton

Paul and Dawn Crow

Donald and Paula Reese

Garry and LaRose Theis

David and Janine Huckeriede

Roger and Della Rekart Family Living Trust

Dan and Janice von der Embse

Nick and Ashley Kennedy Matt and Amy Kentner Nancy Klausing Richard Kortokrax LMH Nurses Alumnae Association Bob and Laura Meredith Vaughn and Kim Ray

Roger and Judy Rhodes Dennis and Beth Rockhold Lois Rubens Robert and Suevanne Sarno David and Barbara Schmiedebusch

Jared and Shonda Walsh Michael Walsh Steven and Stacey Walter Thomas Wiechart Donald Wittwer

Blake Selover

OF YOUR GIFT STAYS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY IN SUPPORT OF HEALTHCARE PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY. 1899 SOCIETY

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CHAMPION | $500 – $999 Catherine Adams

Kewpee Employees

Todd and Rhonda Sutton

Brian and Rachel Baker

David and Mary Lotz

Adam Swick and Dr. Allison Rao

Jon and Lisa Barrett

John and Sally MacDonell

Alex Swick

James and Lena Blair

Rebecca Martz

Tim and Karen Swick

Bruce Campbell

Jason and Marla Neuman

David and Ashley Szymanski

Steven Carr

Dan and Beth Noneman

Dorothy Thompson

David and Peggy Cockerell

Christopher Ricker

Robert and Judith Thompson

Dr. Angelo and Laura Collins

William and Beth Rieman

Ruth Wall

Dr. Daniel and Chris DiBiasio

Barrett and Judith Rydell

Tim and Clara Weitz

Shelly Diepenbrock

Joyce Shobe

Steve and Diana Hartwig

Timothy and Tami Stanford

Mark and Veronica Hawk

Drew Stechschulte

PATRON | $250 - $499 Abe Ambroza Paul and Kay Assenheimer Susan Cornell Michael DeLong Phyllis Dietrich Doug and Shelly Drury Dan and Karen Grothouse Lisa Guthrie Mike and Polly Henry

Thomas and Megan Leidy Peggy Minnig Jessica Muhlenkamp Ann Marie Murphy Carla Oberly Michelle Pester Jan Pohlman Bettye Roeder Nicholas Sammetinger

Maria Sanko Steve Schroeder Britney Sciamanda Mike Shebak Dr. Cynthia Spiers Ralph and Barbara Stelzer Dave and Brenda Utz Jim and Lesa Wende Aaron and Temple Wright

FRIEND | $100 - $249 Anonymous (2) Linda Allen Mary Ann Beining Marjorie Bryan David and Kim Corey Richard Dackin Kathy Daley Kathleen DeLong Virginia DeLong Emma, Scott, and Gene and Emrick Family Susan Fantz Andrew and Carla Farley Debra Finn-Sadler Deb Fischer Barbara Fisher Mary Fought Mark Galvin

Julie Gerdeman Melinda Gianatto William and Judith Giffin Constance Glancy Jennifer Habayeb Laura Hammons Ryan Helgeson Randy and Kate Hemmelgarn Mary Jane Hilleary Wayne Hites Nancy Hoerner Patricia Hostetler John and Lisa Johnson Phyllis Jones Percy Kirk Jordan Knueven Ruby and Paul Kreher Rachel Kremer

Jason and Heather Liening Jackie Martell Jennifer Mason Zachary and Lindsey McCain Jed Metzger Jane Miller Sarah Miller Patricia Mills Gregory Myers Doug and George Nichols-Raver Jamie Nienberg Bob and Mary Nuttelman Ralph and Danielle Oen Kevin Reeks Kevin Reichert Becca Rowe Justin Ryle David and Barbara Schmiedebusch

Terry Schroeder Susan Sekas Austin and Lauren Sherer Theodore and Kathryn Stepleton Charlotte Stoodt Todd Strawn James and Barbara Swick Bev Thompson Karen Tullis Paula Vorhees Marilyn Wannemacher Kim Warner Alton and Laura Warniment John and Nola White Susan Wiseman Jill Woeste Sherry Yoxtheimer

Happiness is not something ready made.

It comes from your own actions.

- Dalai Lama Favorite quote of Varsha & Praveen K. Malhotra, MD

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DONOR | $50 - $99 Anonymous (2) Sara Bailey Jacquelyn Beckner Jeanne Beutler Jodi Bockey Angela Bowman Anne Bowman Wesley Braun Alexandrea Brayton Jamie Brodman Alexandria Burke Landen Burke Logan Burke Mary Lou Butorac Sara Carter Thomas and Carol Clutter

Thora Davis Emily Diller Alice Driver Ryan and Emily Ebbeskotte Tamara Ellerbrock Nicole Ellis Robert and Ellen Fitzgerald Laura Fox Kyle Frisch Diane Garlock Yolanda Gibbs Darlene Goetz Sam and Anne Halker Patricia Hardesty Teresa Heitbrink-Ireland Douglas and Denise Heitkamp

George and Marilyn Helser Joann Horstman Susan and Robert Hunsaker Brian Hurst Deborah Ioannidis Faith Johnson Dorothy Kaiser Cynthia Keene Gale Kindle Kevin Kornowa Harold Lammers Stephen Mansfield Emma Misamore Nick and Monica Moeller Tammy Morman Drs. Rob and Nicole Nelson

Kimberly Osbone Stacy Perkins Winnie Pickering Chad and Tami Piper William Riner Cinderella Scalf Robin Standley Brent and Terri Stechschulte Diane Stennett Etta Weintraub Jean Wright Whitney Wycuff Wanda Zimmerly

Kelly French Justin Frueh Daborah George Katelyn Groves Sabrina Grubb Colleen Gumm Aarron Hadley Andrea Hall Laurie Hamilton Lindsay Hankins Benjamin Harkess Gary Hawk Sally Hawks Sydney Honaker Shannon Howell Katie Hunsicker Marsha Jackson Jessica Jensen Rachele Joiner Laina Klingler Mary Knowlton Vicki Kohli Deanna Krick

Kathleen Krouskop Heather Lammers Erin Leary Alexandria Luttfring Ciara McCoy Stacy McCullough Kerri Murphy Stephanie Naveau Linda Neely Lowell and Janet Nees Leslie Nichols Stephanie Nuveman Sherri Parker William Parsons Janice Pillarelli Karen Porter Thom and Sharon Purdy Jocelyn Rahrig Amanda Ramirez Barbara Ramlow Lynn and Nancy Rockhold Gregg and Joni Ruppert Sherrie Scarberry

Megan Schaefer Jacqueline Schmidt Chantal Schmiedebusch Dolores Schultz Christian Shafer Sommer Shibler Jane Shoop Madeline Skiver Melinda Sousley Shekinah Spears Courtney Stauffer Barbara Stump Garry and Melissa Tabler Anne Temple Sharron Tippie Erin and Carla Topp Helena Valenti Shacoya Warthem Cynthia White Kelsey Williams Kathleen Winter Tyra Woodley Cynthia Zachrich

SPIRIT Anonymous Tara Baker Mary Bales Devan Boals Amanda Bohrer Diana Boise Mandy Brandt Sheila Brenneman Judith Bullock Debra Burden Danielle Calliste Amanda Carpenter Bayleigh Clark Bailey Collins Mackenzie Corbet Ashley Courtney Sister Kevin Daley Paul Dejohn Roger and Terrie Dillon Brenda Dotson Lisa Douglas Jenna Ellerbrock Sirin Foster

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

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

Janet Hawk Co-Chair Amy Kentner Co-Chair Ashley Kennedy

Robert Meredith Adam Rector Dennis Rockhold Steven Romey Austin Sherer

Adam Stolly Kermit Stroh William Timmermeister Janice von der Embse

Ex-Officio: Lynn Carpenter Nora Fought Marybeth Torsell

1899 SOCIETY

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THE

MEREDITH LEGACY WE ARE PROUD TO SUPPORT THE LIMA MEMORIAL FOUNDATION. WE TRUST THEY ARE DOING EXACTLY WHAT IS NEEDED TO HELP PATIENTS AND THE COMMUNITY. JIM AND JAN MEREDITH

The dictionary defines philanthropy as the desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.

We, on the other hand, look to Jim and Jan Meredith to define philanthropy. Married for more than 65 years, these newlyweds have a lot in common, including their love for Lima Memorial. Their history with us dates back decades.

Jan’s earliest memory is of her Girl Scout troop coming to Lima Memorial to help package sanitary items for patients. This young girl dreamed of becoming a nurse and ultimately fulfilled that dream when she graduated from the Lima Memorial School of Nursing in 1953.

Jim’s roots tie back even earlier to his birth. In his adult years, Jim’s law firm represented the hospital. And when the hospital determined the need to establish a foundation, Jim helped lead the charge and became a founding board member. His decision came from a sheer desire to make sure his community has access to the very best health care.

Still today, Jim proudly serves on the Lima Memorial Foundation Board of Directors.

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THE HERITAGE SOCIETY

We often hear the secret to happiness is in serving others. Just spend a little time with Jim and Jan, and you will quickly find this to be true.

“We were each raised to be of service to our community and help those who need it most,” Jan stated. “It is important to us to give back to the community where we have lived and worked our whole lives,” Jim commented. “Without this community, where would we be?”

As the Lima community has been a beneficiary of Jim and Jan’s tremendous support, they have planned for their legacy to continue well into the future. The couple made the thoughtful decision to establish a planned gift to advance the mission of the Lima Memorial Foundation beyond their lifetime. They join a very special community of planned giving for Lima Memorial, called the Heritage Society.

To learn more about how you can become a part of the Heritage Society through a planned gift, contact the Lima Memorial Foundation at 419-226-5087 or lmfoundation@limamemorial.org.

THE HERITAGE SOCIETY The Heritage Society is comprised of individuals who have made the thoughtful decision to include the Lima Memorial Foundation in their estate planning to advance the health of our community into the future.

Henrietta Atmur*

Helen McDonald Estate*

Jennie Axe*

James E. and Janice C. Meredith

Mary Backus*

Neva Montgomery Estate*

Elizabeth Baxter

Albert Moser*

Bernice Boyer Trust*

E. W. Mosier*

M. Elizabeth Chamberlin Estate

Elizabeth Neff Trust*

Delbert Conn Estate*

Salvatore J. Novello Estate*

Sylvia Conn Estate*

Thelma Phillips*

Hazel Curtain*

Bernice W. Plate Estate*

Henry* and Phyllis J. Dietrich

Robert J. Place Estate*

Easton Estate

Roger and Della Rekart Family Living Trust*

F. Miles Flickinger Trust* Charles W. Fogle* Roger L. Foust* Vera Frankhouser Estate* Albert E. Gale Estate* Gregory N. Gross Estate* Pauline Hand Estate* Mary J. Heffner* Katherine Herbst* Beulah B. Hoover* Chad A. Hughes Roger D. Hughes Estate* Cora B. Jones Estate* Marie Kantner Estate* Mildred L. Levitt Estate* Wilbur B. and Pauline Light Estate* Dr. Praveen K. and Varsha Malhotra

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. These options allow you to care for your loved ones into the future while advancing the mission of the Lima Memorial Foundation.

A planned gift can meet both your personal needs and help establish or strengthen your legacy.

F. Miles Renninger Estate* Homer Reynolds Estate* Betty Seaton* Charles D. Shafer* Nichol Snider* Ruby Stevenson Estate* Robert L. and Judith A. Thompson Lynn D. Timmerman Estate* John W. Timmermeister* Virginia Z. Timmermeister* Kay Timmermeister William C. Timmermeister Alnora Troyer Estate* Ruth A. Wall Glen C. Webb, Jr.* Emil White Estate*

THE GREAT USE OF LIFE IS TO SPEND IT FOR SOMETHING THAT WILL OUTLAST IT. WILLIAM JAMES

Donnabell Wirth Estate*

* Denotes deceased

Planned gifts offer many tax benefits. We would be honored to work with you and your family to help create a plan that fulfills your personal, financial and estate planning objectives.

WHAT IS THE HERITAGE SOCIETY?

Individuals who make planned gifts to the Lima Memorial Foundation are recognized with membership in the Heritage Society. If you’ve included the Lima Memorial Foundation in your will, trust or another planned gift, please let us know. We want to recognize you with membership in this society today and make sure your legacy is honored tomorrow.

THE HERITAGE SOCIETY

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2019 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 Madelon Emrick Andrews Emma, Scott, and Gene Emrick Family In memory of Ronald Bonnell Bruce Campbell Dollar Bank Servicing Center Employees Fraternal Order of Eagles 370 Judy and John Maloney Diane and Joseph Savage Dale Shrider Dorothy Thompson In memory of Severe & Erzulia Bruno Eddy Bruno In memory of Maxine Christian Honda of America Foundation In memory of Dot Curl Mavis Bonnell Pat Bucher Bruce Campbell Lynn Carpenter Jean Clemens Tom and Carol Clutter Janis Daley Allan Hall Don and Josephine Hanley Paul and Joan Hurlburt Harold Lammers Luquetta Lehman Sheila Miller Donny Miolen Agnes Pangle Glen and Grace Place Al and Barb Roberts Darlene Saine Ruby Sandy Mary Sybert Marjorie Thomas Bob and Judy Thompson Dorothy Thompson Sharron Tippie Sue Williams Carl and Bobbe Williams In memory of Rita & Jerry Daley Sister Kevin Daley In memory of Henry Dietrich Phyllis J. Dietrich In memory of Susan Eckenwiler Douglas Packer In memory of Joe & Ann Fassett Edward and Julie Malmstrom

In memory of Chuck Faulder Allen County Township Association Anonymous Bill and Cheryl Bitters Virginia Bok Susan Butcher Betty Carnes Jeffrey and Ann Carolus Circleville Ag Products and Services Sheila Colley Bradley and Annette Contris Thora Davis David and Lavada Eley Errol and Cathy Eley Jerry Eley Rob and Lori Fullom and Family Donna Faulder’s Swim Team Teammates Gossard Public Storage – Chris & Laurie Gossard and Family Michael and Vicki Hawkins Rose Marie Hawkins Robert and Marsha Henderson Robert and Joan Jack Randy and Dana Jones Dennis and Tonia King David and Sharon Kaye Lee Nathan Marshall Jack C. Miller Living Trust Sharon Moening Devin and Debra Parker David and Laura Plaugher Marilyn Petty Dennis and Denise Reese Dan and Wendy Schaad Wendell and Diane Schick Joseph and Evonne Schnippel Melvin and Shelly Smith Ron and Sue Spencer Alyce Stout Michael and Vivian Swonguer Carol Turner Marilyn Wannemacher Robert and Annette Werling West Central Association of Realtors Duane and Cheri Young In memory of Robert Fought Emily L. Ebbeskotte Mary T. Fought In memory of William Frideger Robert and Elizabeth Fitzgerald Chad Jamison Jill Mehaffie Dennis E. Morris Jeff Utz Amy Schmidt In memory of Denny Gardner Dr. Pamela Gardner

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MEMORIAL & HONORARY GIFTS

In memory of William Glancy Constance J. Glancy In memory of Anna Hatherill Darlene Goetz Jan Hawk Etta Weintraub In memory of Jeffrey A. Hawk Ar-Hale Family Foundation Michael Boland In memory of Pat Johnson Temeni Luchini In memory of Dan King Dan King Memorial Fund In memory of Diane King Mary Ann Beining In memory of Marilyn King Susan King In memory of Marjorie Kiracofe Ruby Sandy The Villas at Hawthorne Park Community Association In memory of Ronald Klausing Nancy Klausing In memory of Clifford Lindstrom Doug Raver In memory of Jimmy McCluer Anonymous In memory of Sally Meredith Jim, Jan, Bob, Laura and Sam Meredith In memory of Christine Ann Miller Jane E. Miller In memory of Robert Nees Lowell and Janet Nees In memory of Mary & Dick Neil Nancy Klausing In memory of Dr. David Nielson Jane Shoop In memory of Helen Parsons William Parsons In memory of Jane Plummer Betty Bushong Judy and Verlin Lawrence

In memory of John Reeder Anonymous James and Jill Brown Nancy Coates Yvette and Yvonne Conkle James and Debra Gross Gary and Dale Ann Hawk James Hefner George and Marilyn Helser Jane C. Miller David and Laura Plaugher Charles and Janice Ramga Robinson Investments, Ltd. James S. and Carol West

In memory of Helen Darlington Scalzi Anonymous Ryan Helgeson Veddar Price P.C. In memory of Mary Lou Sidener Jean Clemens In memory of Dr. Harold & Grace Stelzer Ralph Stelzer In memory of Jim “Krack” Unverferth Mike and Lynn Carpenter DBC Properties Jan Hawk Joann Horstman William and Beth Rieman Scott and Terri Shutt Michael and Danette Swick Joni Unverferth Family

In memory of Hope Reynolds Marilyn A. Wannemacher In memory of Miriam Rumsey Alice, Beth, Brent and Jill Driver Benjamin Harkess Percy Kirk

In memory of Jeff & Doug Valenti Helena R. Valenti In memory of Dr. Vedula’s Mother Lima Memorial Oncology Services Team In memory of Sharon Welty Anonymous In memory of Joan T. Woeste Mike and Lynn Carpenter Family In memory of Dr. W.E. Bud & Helen Yingling Nancy Y. Hoerner In memory of Ralph Zerbe, Jr. Mary Jane Hilleary

2019 Honorary Gifts An honorary gift is a wonderful way to show appreciation for a friend, family member, caregiver or physician 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. Masroor Abro Rita I. Nees

In honor of Janis Daley Doug and George Raver

In honor of Dr. William Scherger Jessica L. Eutsler

In honor of Tonya Ainsworth Roberta Dawson

In honor of Dr. Pamela Gardner Dr. Jennifer Hatton Jan Hawk

In honor of Dr. James Schlotman April M. Harp

In honor of Joe and Nicetas “Niki” Allen Jamie S. Kohli In honor of Ronald E. Bankston Sherry J. Yoxtheimer In honor of Shandra Binkley, RN Melinda Gianatto In honor of Dr. G. Brooks Brennan Dr. Jennifer Hatton In honor of Roberta Brewer’s Birthday Anonymous Ellen Baker Denise Junis Teresa Fuhrman Merrill Kaufman Alison Moorman Karen Schmidt Cherie Rader Stephanie Rader Marilyn Wannemacher In honor of Dr. G. Allen Bryant Dr. Jennifer Hatton

In honor of Dr. Jeremy Heffner Dr. Jennifer Hatton In honor of Chad Hughes Anonymous In honor of Dr. Kwabena Mawulawde Dr. Jennifer Hatton In honor of Dr. Noorul Khan Nora D. Fought In honor of Jake Linn Roger and Terrie Dillon Gregg and Joni Ruppert In honor of Lima Memorial Radiation and Medical Oncology Staff Garry and LaRose Theis In honor of Jim and Jan Meredith’s 65th Wedding Anniversary Kathleen DeLong Michael D. and April DeLong Virginia M. DeLong Deborah Ioannidis Bob and Mary Nuttelman Barrett P. and Judy Rydell

In honor of Harry and Myrna Shutt Ada Kiwanis Club In honor of Dr. Jason Stienecker Dr. Jennifer Hatton Rita I. Nees Steve L. Sherman In honor of Dr. Michael Tempel Dr. Jennifer Hatton In honor of Lorina Zenz, CNP Lisa K. Lama

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.

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2019 GIFT DESIGNATIONS TOTAL $1.49M The Lima Memorial Foundation is most grateful to the many individuals, businesses and organizations who choose to support local health care. Your gifts are having a tremendous impact on the health of our community. We appreciate each and every one of you who believe that giving has the power to heal.

Funding Priority Inpatient Rehab $989,246

2%

Area of Greatest Need $265,474

Associate Relief Fund $77,452

Auxiliary Welcome Center Pledge $114,819

8% 5%

18%

Clinical Services $25,604

Patient Support $17,847

OUR MISSION We believe our community deserves local access to world-class health care. We are committed to uniting our community to advance the health of our region through advocacy and philanthropic support for Lima Memorial Health System.

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2019 GIFT DESIGNATIONS

1%

66%

MEDICAL STAFF DONORS 2019

JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2019

LEGACY | $50,000 - $99,999 Lima Memorial Hospital Medical Staff

BENEFACTOR | $25,000 – $49,999 Pamela R. Gardner

Dennis E. Morris

VISIONARY | $10,000 – $24,999 G. Allen Bryant Rafael Nivar | Lima Memorial Pathology Associates Praveen Malhotra

Ronald L. Pohl Jason Stienecker

CORNERSTONE | $5,000 – $9,999 Jaber Alanzi Robert L. Baker G. Brooks Brennan Emergency Physicians of Northwest Ohio

Sarat B. Kuchipudi Kurt A. Kuhlman Rhonda J. Medina Orthopaedic Institute of Ohio, Inc.

Schumacher Clinical Darlene Weyer

Jennifer Hatton Jeremy Heffner Susan M. Kaufman Matt Kuhn

Lima Pathology Associates Laboratories, Inc. Hassan B. Semaan

Jennifer R. Maag Nasim Mastouri Nathan Metz Eric C. Miller Kenechi Obetta

Melody A. Stewart-Cyrus Mwafa Turjman

JoAnn McDorman Ufuoma Onyemachi Xiusheng Qin Christine Rodriguez

Amy Sapp Robert A. Watts Cheryl L. Wayman

Narendra K. Bansal

Matthew McLay

Uma Savanoor

Rachel Brennan

Debbie Newton

C. Lynn Thompson

Salim Hanna

Physical Medicine Associates

Lorina E. Zenz-King

Trisha Kleman

Scott Rinesmith and Kelly Schroeder

Tiffany McKirnan

William Sanko

PACESETTER | $2,500 – $4,999 Masroor A. Abro Mehran Arabpour Venkat R. Battula Nonso Ezema

PRESIDENT | $1,000 – $2,499 Anonymous Todd Brookens Zane W. Dean and Farnaz Mohammadi Walter Elrod

CHAMPION | $500 – $999 Paul N. Anike Eddy Bruno Caroline Dawson Timothy S. Friesner

PATRON | $250 - $499

FRIEND | $100 - $249 Akeem Adeniyi Judy A. Brenek Kayla M. Croy Michael J. Kerrigan

Natalie Lammers Jennifer E. Rockhold J. Stephen Sandy Erica Siefker

Ramesh Vedula Jodi Wilhelm

Anthony J. DeNisco Zachery Norton

Sara C. Petee David B. Steiner

DONOR | $50 - $99 Jamie R. Cook Natalie B. Coon

SPIRIT Anonymous

Emily R. Blackmore

Jeffery Otte

Alicia F. Thornton

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2020

Each year, Lima Memorial associates come together to support Living the Spirit, an associate-driven campaign focused on supporting one another and the health of our community through gifts to the Foundation.

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted associates at Lima Memorial in varying ways and presented many challenges and unforeseen needs. The enthusiasm and desire to move forward with the Living the Spirit campaign speaks to the kindness and caring spirit within the walls of Lima Memorial. And, while Living the Spirit helps Lima Memorial’s patients, programs and services, it also allows associates to lift each other up in times of need through the Associate Relief Fund.

Sue Simpson, RN, was faced with a cancer diagnosis and brain aneurysm at the same time.

The support from her fellow co-workers through the Associate Relief Fund meant so much to her. She was very touched to be thought of and cared for by her Lima Memorial family.

Ben Krouskop, RN, was grateful for the unexpected kindness his colleagues showed by referring him to the Associate Relief Fund after learning his daughter was diagnosed with a rare seizure disorder requiring him to spend unforeseen time away from work to care for his family.

We were just very grateful that my colleagues thought about us. They are like a second family to me.

Ben Krouskop, RN

More than $320,000 was pledged by our Lima Memorial Associates.

For June Arnold, Surgical Technician, the sense of family and belonging she feels was solidified when her co-workers referred her to the Associate Relief Fund after her house was heavily damaged by an F3 tornado.

I was very touched someone would do that for me.

Sue Simpson, RN

Associates perform amazing acts of kindness and generosity toward patients and each other every single day at Lima Memorial. Living the Spirit truly shows how their care has no boundaries. More than 900 Lima Memorial associates joined together to support one another and our community through their participation in the 2020 Living the Spirit campaign.

I am so grateful for everyone who contributes. You never know when you could be the one who would need it.

June Arnold, Surgical Technician

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LIVING THE SPIRIT

ASSOCIATE DONORS 2019

JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2019

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

Michael D. Swick

VISIONARY | $10,000 – $24,999 Ann-Marie J. Pohl

CORNERSTONE | $5,000 – $9,999 Robert E. Armstrong

Eric D. Pohjala

Jacqueline Spence

Lynn Carpenter

Wendy S. Rayl

James J. Straub

Jeffrey Utz

PACESETTER | $2,500 – $4,999 Justin A. McAfee

Amy J. Schmidt

Jill A. Mehaffie

Levi J. Shadle

Cheryl R. Nagy

Burlin L. Sherrick

Sandra M. Young

PRESIDENT | $1,000 – $2,499 Tonya L. Ainsworth Christa K. Bauer Jessica J. Cunningham Jodi L. Deubler Shelly R. Elling Kyle J. Erford Meredith Foster Nora D. Fought

Joshua A. Froehlich James D. Furry Joyce L. Harris Yvette R. Hauenstein Michael E. Hesseling Peter A. Heuerman Christine Joseph Roberta L. Keenan

Ann R. Kleman Anthony D. Linkmeyer Jaime L. Quellhorst Anthony J. Rampulla Jacob M. Rigali Roderick Sanchez Michael S. Sessor Dennis A. Sheets

Angela K. Simpson Beth A. Skym Tina M. Verhoff Troy A. Wetzel R. Steve Wiseman

Joan McBride Amanda L. Meyer Denise J. Myers Rita I. Nees Cecelia M. Rain Alexa T. Reynolds Patricia M. Risner Nichol Slate

Rebecca J. Stocker Diane J. Studer Cory M. Thompson Jayme Tidd Marybeth Torsell Ruth A. Wall

CHAMPION | $500 – $999 Anonymous (2) Peggy A. Baxter Brandon F. Cady Jayne Caskie Amy L. Chiles Wendy M. Diamond Stephanie L. Doute Darla K. Frame

Cynthia L. Frost Erica A. Gerten Alicia K. Green Chad A. Hughes Christie L. Hunter Shari L. Kemper Brenda K. Kidd Teresa S. Lieurance

PATRON | $250 - $499 Anonymous (4) Katherine Aller Lakicia L. Anderson Jessica A. Barnes Whitney C. Boley Amanda K. Bowsher Joy Brown Jill M. Burd Danielle L. Carder Patricia D. Casey Elena M. Craft Cheryl A. Damron Sharon R. Debouver Natasha L. Dempsey Katherine G. Dickson

Nichole L. Diffin Sidney Dotson Jeremy A. Ebert Ron E. Edwards Jacalyn N. Ehrman Damon Engelman Jessica L. Eutsler Kenyatta N. Fetter Kimberly Godwin Debra L. Gross Nancy E. Hauenstein Rhonda J. Henderson-Laidlaw Ciara R. Higbie Joshua L. Hines

Leslie Hixenbaugh Alexander W. Horstman Gary Hurd Bethel Hurles Jeanne L. Hyde Deanna M. Jameson Deborah L. Jarrell Daren L. Johnson Jodi S. Jones Ladonna Jones Tina M. Kirkendall Jamie S. Kohli Lyndsia R. Kunkler Melissa A. Ladden Ann L. Martin

Tiffanie M. Mavis Bobby J. May Kimberly D. McClure Melissa A. Miller Ronald J. Myers Monica D. Newsome Heidi S. Parker Cheyenne Patterson Jurnie D. Phillips Elaine C. Potts Kaitlynn M. Powell Stephanie J. Reindel Melissa A. Ricker Cora M. Roa Jodi Y. Schaefer

Tatum J. Schnipke Jason J. Schumacher Carol J. Simmons Teresa Spencer Natalie C. Steinke Tiffany K. Steinmetz Kimberly S. Stonehill Christina Torbet Kristy A. Vore Angela K. Wallace Brenda S. Wellington Kay L. Wren

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FRIEND | $100 - $249 Anonymous (18) Angela S. Allen Jennifer A. Allgire Mary R. Andrews June M. Arnold Lindsey M. Babcock Dalice C. Banks Kay M. Barber Angela S. Baxter Jamie L. Bean John Beane Hope E. Bish Lisa J. Blasiman Michelle L. Blodgett Dawn R. Bodine Jeffrey S. Bogart Sarah Bogart Melissa A. Bowers Jedidiah R. Brake Sheila M. Brenneman Melanie K. Brinkman Kayla Broseke Deana D. Brown Paul A. Burkholder Andrea N. Butler Danielle E. Castle Jade J. Celestino Danielle Clark Jarrah Cole Deborah S. Cotterman Bailey C. Counts Brittany L. Craig Shelli Craig Jodi L. Croft Janis Daley Kathryn Davis Jennifer DeCamp-Galvin

Lisa Deibler Jo L. Delgado Mariah K. Denney Joy K. Dicus Lora E. Dirmeyer Pamela A. Ditto Rhonda M. Druckemiller Cindy J. DuGranrut Jenna L. Duvall Amanda R. Dysert Brandon L. Dysert Mackenzie J. Dzendzel Katherine Elsass Megan R. Fetter Elizabeth T. Francis Donald Friend Amy M. Gibson Sharon A. Graham Marvina T. Grant Yvonne Green Debra F. Grimes Bettine A. Groch Kristin M. Gudakunst Pierce M. Gumm Camille R. Gurley Roy R. Hale Catrina M. Hall Stacia L. Hall Courtney R. Hill Kathy S. Hoelscher Rhonda Hollon Shelly Horstman Kayla J. Houts Alesia R. Hume Kyla J. Humes Robert L. Hutchinson Vanessa N. Jackson

Janice L. Jamison Hailey L. Jarrell Trevor C. Jarrell Marenda A. Johnson Malia N. Jordan Paige Judd Linda M. Julian Trisha K. Kahle Kelly A. Karhoff Laura M. Karhoff Cynthia A. Kaverman Jessica L. Kerby Rose M. Keysor Alexandria D. Kimball Julie A. Kimmet Kelly J. Knerr Janelle Knippen Roberta G. Knoch Shelly M. Krendl Joann L. Kruger Jodi L. Ladd Krista L. Lambert Rachel M. Lambert Kasie L. Landin Shelley E. Langenkamp Kimberly A. LaPoint Kelly Lawrence Pam Lawrence Julia A. Leary Tina M. Leverenz Sheri L. Linger Jennifer L. Long Brittany N. Longbrake Cathy R. Luke Barbara J. Lutz Nicole M. Maag Gerald Manley

Ambroshia Marks Kathy M. Martin Arlene K. Mauck Patricia A. Mayberry Jessica F. Mayer Kristina L. Mayes Donna K. McClure Vanessa M. McGlade Brian W. McKinley Jessica McKinley Jona D. McKinney Holly McOwen Cynthia A. Mefferd Beth A. Milks Carrie T. Mohler Rhonda L. Money Elizabeth R. Montgomery Patricia Montgomery Robin K. Mooney Tiffany M. Neeley Jill M. Niese Kevin J. Niese Vickie L. Norman Theresa A. Numbers Jodi E. O’Donnell Lois M. Osting Rebecca J. Palte Rhonda Park Elizabeth M. Parker Donnette K. Paxton Monica Perez Heather D. Perin Sabrina K. Pitney Brittany N. Powell Kristin A. Purdy Lora M. Ralston Emily K. Recker

Christine L. Reed Demaris S. Reffitt April S. Rex Brad L. Riepenhoff Virginia L. Rigg April L. Roof Cheryl L. Rostorfer Shannon M. Russell Lindsey Ryan Sarah R. Sarka Victoria R. Scheer Robert E. Schmerge Jessica S. Schnipke Lisa M. Schnipke Angela D. Schroeder Emily Sedio Kimberly S. Shaffer Nicole Sharpe Diane Shelton Steve L. Sherman Jori L. Shoemaker Cynthia Shumaker Jessica J. Siebeneck Carla M. Simmons Brenna C. Smith Morgan Smith Misty D. Snapp Julie A. Sneary Veronica M. Snider Debra P. Snyder Deborah L. Solomon Diane Sorrels Lorinda Sparks Barbara J. Spees Dylan M. Spees Matt G. Spencer Lindsey N. Staples

John C. Stephenson Megan M. Stephenson Jessica L. Stevenson Afton N. Strobel Brittany M. Stroh David N. Suarez Jill Swick Michelle R. Taylor Michelle R. Thomas Dorance E. Thompson Cassandra M. Troyer Jennifer Truman Tamara S. Tucker Melissa Turner Tabatha R. Turner Michael L. Vorhees Erin K. Wagner Megan A. Wagner Honesty M. Walker Amore J. Walton James M. Ward Linda I. Warren Annegela L. Wendel Emily D. West Tabitha D. Whited Amanda J. Williams Jennifer W. Williams Michelle L. Wiss Nicole J. Wolff Erik C. Wollenhaupt Brittney Workman Christina L. Worthington Brittany A. Wright Jeffrey A. Wright Christina M. Zeigler

Brandi M. Hensley Barbara A. Herrera Alyssa M. Heuerman Melissa J. Hile Jeannie M. Hilleary Tasha Hinebaugh Jade R. Hochstetler Kristin R. Hoehn Kurt A. Hoff Jamie L. Hook Jasmine Hossler Christie N. Howard Paige A. Huffman Tiffany A. Hughes Tricia A. James Judith A. Jamison Kimberly Jennings Lydia M. Johnson Cynthia R. Jones Meranda J. Jones Savanna Jones Donna M. Kantner Morgan T. Karhoff Susan P. Kau Rebecca J. Kaufman Jamie S. Kelly Ruth M. Kemper Jessica L. Kennedy James C. Kidwell Aaron C. King Danielle King Krista L. King Jenna Kingrey Cheryl A. Kleman Laura M. Knippen Deonda A. Kohli Kathleen Kohli Shannon Kohls Annalisa Lackey Douglas E. LaRue June F. Lattimore Lynn S. Laubenthal Diane R. Lee Paige N. Lennartz Jennifer L. Lentz Karli Leugers Shannon Lewis Justene N. Limon Jaimi L. Lohmann Susan M. Lolmaugh

Debra L. Longanecker Amanda D. Lott Kylie Lovejoy Toni R. Lowe Richard A. Maag Tia L. Macklin Linda E. Mahlmeister Erica L. Malloy Melissa M. Manger Jakayla Manley Rushaun J. Manley Yvette Martello Tana Matte Karen M. McCoy Kathleen L. McCrory Tammy McDonnell Christina McKnight Jane McNeill Shawn D. Meffley Kelsey R. Michel Brenda S. Miller Connie L. Miller Eiren E. Miller Jill Miller Kaelyn R. Miller Kandace L. Miller Nicole M. Mills Monica Mitchell Whitney S. Monterroza Jordan T. Moore Mary A. Moore Laura J. Music Christine Myers Richelle D. Nagel Amanda N. Nance Brandy J. Nance Lydia J. Nickles Nicholas Numbers Ashley R. O’Black Amber M. Osborne Jeffrey S. Osborne Diana C. Osting Joyce P. Pack Robert L. Packwood Sierra Page David Pauff Jessica E. Payne Ann M. Perkins Octavia Peterson Nicole E. Pickford

Deborah J. Pohlman Kristin L. Pohlman Patricia Potempa Amanda L. Presnell Denise Prueter Melissa L. Rager Rachel A. Rahrig Tammy Ream Marissa K. Recker Cathy A. Redman Catherine M. Redmond Brittany N. Reisinger Kristin M. Rex Michelle L. Rice Garry Ricker Michelle M. Ricker Tracy L. Rigdon Kyle J. Rockhold Melissa L. Roop Nathaniel J. Sackinger Allison K. Sampson Linda K. Sampson M. Cassie Saum Cinderella Y. Scalf Abbe R. Schemmel Brenda L. Schimpf Josie L. Schmidt Barbara Schroeder Brenda K. Schroeder Corissa M. Schroeder Nathan F. Schroeder Shannon M. Schroeder Susan K. Schroeder Janis A. Schwager Kathleen G. Scott Tamarah L. Shears Bryanna K. Simpson Lisa J. Sims Kaitlynn L. Skinner Mariam H. Sleight Abigail M. Smith Ashley L. Smith Jeffrey P. Smith Kary Smith Samantha Smith Susan E. Smith Robin M. Spangler Aleta Spicer Patricia A. Spicer Jennifer Spradlin

Alexandrea N. Spurlin Kenzye Stauffer Lisa R. Stechschulte Amy L. Steffen Michelle L. Stemen Jay A. Stettler Kimberly Steveley Jennifer Stevely Mandy Stone Breanna R. Strayer Timothy J. Strebig Richard F. Stuber Patricia R. Sunderland Katelyn A. Sutter Amanda Taucher Mallory K. Taylor Donald E. Terrace Anita J. Thompson Jolisa Thompson LaShae K. Torres Alicia D. Townsend Rebecca S. Vagedes Helena A. Van Sickle Amanda L. Vance Vivian S. Vantilburg Jamie L. Verhoff Kylee A. Verhoff Stacey L. Verhoff Ashlynn N. Vieira Katelyn Vonderembse Jamie L. Wagner Philip G. Wagner Kelli J. Wannemacher Ebony Warner Felicia N. Washington Sara E. Wehner Jordan A. Wilkerson Shameka N. Williams Addeline R. Winegardner Jennifer Winegardner Jennifer L. Winkle Amy C. Wireman Seth R. Wollenhaupt Jennie Wollf Brad T. Woolley Erin R. Yahl Patrice A. Yumul

DONOR | $50 - $99 Anonymous (16) Pamala J. Amrine Brittney M. Archer Bobbi M. Bailey Heather R. Ball Joseph Ball Veronica M. Ballard Drusilla Basinger Cathy M. Bassitt Chelsey L. Beach Jessica R. Belluomini Jodi L. Bennett Rhonda L. Beougher Lori Best Courtnie L. Bevington Shandra R. Binkley Kaitlin Black Renee L. Bogart Lavonna R. Boley Darla M. Bosch Britany D. Bourk Angela J. Bowman Maria C. Bradley Gloria Bratton Alexandrea M. Brayton Shawnda L. Brewer Kathryn Briley Rebecca L. Brinkman Tressa S. Brown Susan E. Bundy Amanda S. Burchett Vickie Y. Burger Mindy L. Burkholder Edward P. Burwell Jr Sarah R. Cain Breana L. Campbell Roger G. Carter Jaime C. Clevenger Steven J. Combs Heather N. Cook Zachary A. Corbet Elizabeth A. Cornett Devin M. Coronado Tammy R. Crider Savannaha R. Crish Kylie R. Cummings Samantha Danner Cheri L. Davenport Roberta Dawson Jennifer L. Dearth

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Nancy E. Decamp Hannah M. Dennis Nicole L. Dewitt Rachel R. Dietz Karen E. Donley Chelsea E. Downing Douglas P. Druckemiller Kaitlin Duff Amanda J. Dunlap Brenda K. Dunlap Evanne M. Dunlap Patricia J. Eilerman Corbin Eley Sarah Esmonde Ciarra L. Evans Jammie Farler Heidi D. Faulkner Renee Fisher Zoe E. Flowers Christina R. Ford Karen R. Fortman Samantha C. Foust Heidi M. Franklin Maddison Friesner Julie M. Fuerst Kendrick P. Galvin Drysten S. Gamble Lisa Gamble Megan E. Garver Amber Gerdeman Jessica Gilchriest Mary Goergens Nanette E. Golden Amanda S. Goodwin Kelly Gossard Renita J. Green Jessie J. Groh Marissa J. Guerra Amy L. Gutman Theresa L. Hall Stephanie Hansard Sarah E. Hardy April M. Harp Brenda L. Harris Kelly Hefner Deann K. Heiing Michelle L. Heitmeyer Amy M. Helser Danielle S. Hemleben Julie L. Hendricks

ASSOCIATE DONORS

SPIRIT Anonymous (27) Brittany N. Abouaf Penny J. Acheson Heather Alt Jodi Altenburger Kelly A. Anderson Bailey R. Arthur Paula Augsburger Nichole Azzarello Amy N. Bailey Nehlidjah Bailey Brooke N. Barbadaes Danielle D. Barnes Brehanna Barrera Laura M. Basham Shelly R. Bassitt Noah S. Beach Rhonda I. Beckett Dianne K. Beekman Kristina M. Bender Aerica A. Bennett Leah C. Berlekamp Miranda J. Berry Janet A. Bible Rebecca A. Binkley Erin D. Birnesser Heather N. Biss Heather J. Blair Julia Blakely Heather M. Boecker Megan M. Boedicker Nancy L. Bonifas Kelsey A. Bonnell Rachael Borges Mallory Bowen Shelley Bowersock Charmaine R. Bowman Jaysen Boyles Geoffrey Braun Megan M. Breakwell Clair Breece Kayla M. Briley Joseph R. Bruce Lauren E. Buddelmeyer Darla K. Buettner Jessica A. Bullock Leesa A. Burchett Kristina S. Burden Amy Burgei Martha R. Burgei Alicia A. Burkheimer Amy Caldwell Christina M. Campbell Katie L. Campbell Stephanie M. Camper Sharon Cannon Katherine A. Carder Benjamin C. Carman Nancy L. Carman Stacy Carr Heather N. Carter Linda A. Carter Corine A. Casey Gayle Chaney Emily D. Chevalier Debra A. Clingerman Ashayla R. Cloud Amanda M. Collet Bailee M. Comer Carolina R. Compston Abigail N. Comstock Aubrey L. Cook Brooke E. Cook Carol S. Copeland Amanda S. Corcoran Shonta Cotton Jocelyn E. Counts Rodney L. Courtney Felisha R. Cousey Dawn R. Coy Jessica M. Cramer Lynn M. Cramer

Nicholas R. Crawford Stacey Crisp Kristen A. Criswell Amanda E. Critten Shannon D. Crow Merideth L. Crumrine Vicki J. Dahill Dawn Dalrymple Tiffany M. Daum Desiree D. Davenport LaToya Davis Kayla M. Dee Samantha A. DePalma Melanie R. Dickson Bryant A. Diemer Tameka D. Dixon Jessica K. Donaldson Katlynn A. Dotson Angel A. Doumbouya Tina M. Doust Stephanie K. Dray Ann M. Dues Austin A. Dumbaugh Genevieve T. Dunlap Joanne M. Dunlap Rob A. Dunlap Ashelly Dye Ruth A. Echler Shannon M. Egbert Ashley Ejiogu Amanda J. Evans Brenda Evans Marci Farber Donald R. Faulkner Deanna M. Fay Erica L. Fischnich Shannon M. Fittro Elizabeth A. Fitzgerald William B. Forest Sirin S. Foster Rebecca L. Frank Tye’Wonte Franklin Sara M. Freewalt Colleen M. Frey Linda R. Frueh Kelly A. Fuerst Audreana M. Gallegos Anna M. Garcia Amber M. Gardner Cynthia J. Garmatter Kimberly Garmatter Sandra A. Gerdeman Vickie R. Gibson Andrea K. Gillman McKenzie E. Glick Jen Gootee Riley S. Gough Beth R. Graham Gwen D. Gratz Stacy M. Graymire Haleigh Grimes Alysha D. Gross Kathi J. Grunden Stephanie D. Guerrero Kayla G. Hageman Taylor M. Hager Mende Hale Tabitha A. Hale Lynn M. Hall Kelsey M. Hanes Deana R. Hanthorn Jessica L. Harmon Jessica M. Harris Chelsey Harsh Kaylin G. Hartsock Latasha S. Harvey Heather Hawkins Taylor Heilman Kendal R. Helmlinger Gerri Henderson Mariah E. Hensley Katie L. Hermiller

Yolanda Hernandez Evanjelina Herrera Melissa Herron Natasha Hines Yvette M. Hines Lisa A. Hire Kylie M. Hites Wanda E. Hoehn Kristen Hoffman Melissa L. Hoffman MaKayla Holbrook Jennifer Hole Michele L. Hood Amanda L. Hoskins Diane M. Hovest JoAnne E. Hovest Deb L. Hower Sharon E. Hower Carrie M. Huelskamp Danielle R. Hughes Mark A. Hunlock Abagail M. Hurles Cassandra E. Hurles Pamela Hurley Kelly A. Huston Misty Hutchinson Maranantha C. Ihekoronye Kayla Inbody Tabatha R. Jacobs Raechelle James Brett G. Jarvis Stephanie L. Jenkins Shanese A. Jennings Cristin Johnson Diane Johnson Lasheena B. Johnson Stephanie A. Johnson Blake T. Jones Ronald D. Jones Rachael N. Jordan Kimberly R. Joseph Mary B. Jump Bethany M. Karg Cheryl A. Kaser Callie R. Kaufman Jessica R. Kaufman Karen E. Kayser Susan K. Kearns Princess G. Kennedy Tonya R. Kerber Erin M. Kerner Andrea R. Kill Rebecca M. Kinstle Diane M. Kleman Lindsay K. Klinebriel Carrie E. Klosterman Shana R. Knerr Christine M. Koenig Luann Kragalott Brittany D. Kramer Benjamin L. Krouskop Donald Krouskop Beth A. Kuhlman LuAnn Kuiesza Cheryl S. Kunkleman Lisa K. Lama Staci J. Lamb Heather M. Lammers Haley Landwehr Melissa S. Langhals Alexis Lawrence Khenna J. Lawrence Zocoa Lawrence Brenda S. Leffler Diana L. Leffler Samantha S. Leffman Ashlie L. Legge Jessica J. Lehmkuhle Angela L. Leiber Laura E. Leppla McKenzie K. Levicker Christie M. Lewis

Olivia A. Lewis Alison N. Lhamon Kimberly Lindsay Emily Lohr Angelo Lombardo Taylor R. Long Mary L. Lotz Suzanne M. Lovejoy Collin M. Lowe Kevin M. Lowe Cathy A. Lucas Devine Lucas Elaine M. Luersman Samantha Lybarger Christopher L. Maag Benjamin D. Maas Debra J. Mabry Amy Jo Mack Tammy R. Manley Christin A. Mann Kayla T. Mansfield Rebecca L. Maris Brittany M. Martin Jill M. Martin Jordan J. Martin Nancy L. Martin Nicole L. Martin Lorena L. Martinez Julie A. Marvin Jamie N. Massie Katrina C. McClintock Leigh A. McCullough-Steinke Janet M. McInturf Marilyn D. McLaurin Christine N. McMillen Heidi R. McPheron Amy McVicker Jessica A. Meadows Andrea Meier Laura M. Menke Julie A. Mescher Connie I. Messinger Brandon J. Meyer Alyssa Miller Cortney S. Miller Hope M. Miller Rebecca A. Miller Terri L. Miller Jenna M. Mills Carol L. Mitchell Aaron Montgomery Christina M. Morris Lavatis F. Morris Tayler E. Mulholland Logan Mustaine Mary J. Myers Tonya R. Nance Patrice K. Niemeyer Amy M. Norris Donna M. Opperman Alicia R. Osterhout Brittany L. Owens Hailey Q. Owens Melissa J. Page Tierra Parks Erin E. Partin Kelly A. Pauff Makenna D. Pauff Elaine R. Piercefield Lindsay K. Place Karen A. Porter Amanda Postlethwait Natalie Powell Kay M. Prichard Nanette E. Pummell Ashley Radebaugh Allison M. Raines Janet E. Reid Susan J. Reidling Kirston Reigle Nicole C. Resor Jeremy A. Rex

Gina C. Reynolds Sandra S. Reynolds Suellyn R. Reynolds Amanda J. Rhine Jennifer Ribley Paige N. Richard Catherine M. Ricker Danielle R. Ricker Sarah R. Riffle Karen L. Riley Jena M. Rinaldi Laura E. Ring Tracy L. Risser Kathy L. Rivera Heather Rockhill Ashley E. Rode Samantha J. Rode Reid C. Rodgers Rita J. Rogers Sarah Rohrbaugh Olivia E. Rolston Pamela G. Rumbaugh Marie C. Sampson Diann R. Sarno Kimberly A. Sawmiller Melissa S. Scalf Judith A. Schaub Courtney A. Schnipke Julianne Schomer LeeAnn Schroeder Lindsay M. Schroeder Katie Schroeder-Shutt Jessica M. Schulze Amy T. Scott Marilyn M. Seay Jasmine K. Sexton Amber N. Shade Dawn L. Shafer Lisa M. Shafer Christine M. Shaffer Allison Sharaf Lydia K. Shark Katie R. Shaw Nicole S. Shaw Amanda S. Sherer Melanie K. Sheridan Peggy G. Sherman Moses X. Shirebe Ashley N. Shorter Caitlin I. Shuey Hannah G. Shurelds Kaitlyn J. Shurelds Latisha N. Shurelds Nancy Siatkosky Casey J. Siefker Heather Siefker Sue A. Simpson Melinda B. Sipe Amanda L. Sites Amanda M. Slick Iryna V. Slobodzian Laura J. Slusser Nayleen M. Smart Jacob Smith Jennifer A. Smith Maneeka T. Smith Mary T. Smith Rachel M. Smith Lindsay R. Snider Cherie Snyder Katelyn S. Snyder Katherine L. Snyder Lisa E. Sonterre Melinda S. Sousley De’Nicquae Spence Lindsay N. Spence Adrienne N. Spencer Cynthia J. Spragg Cory Ann Sprague Samantha Stabelli Cynthia R. Stauffer Sharon Staunton

Shauna S. Steinke Cynthia A. Stemen Jennifer R. Stephens Jessica A. Stevens Christine M. Stevenson Jennifer Stewart Lisa A. Stewart Amanda R. Strauer Lindsay N. Stuart Sheryl E. Stumbaugh Cathy R. Sturgill Norma Suarez Kristy L. Sudlow Sierra Suever Robyn L. Sunderland Vicki J. Sunderland Emily Susko Alysha R. Suvanto Heather E. Tellez Brian P. Thiedt Emilie Thiedt Philandrea E. Thomas Brittany P. Thompson Dolly M. Thompson Tiara C. Tisdale Tiffany Torres Holly N. Tostrick Earnest L. Townsend Terry M. Trentman Megan J. Triplett Amanda S. Truesdale Veronica L. Truesdale Erica M. Tucker Brittaney N. Twining Andrea E. Unverferth Lesley M. Unverferth Cinda A. Van Atta Jason A. Vance Marcia K. Vance Marilyn J. VanMeter Jennifer L. Vantilburg Brandon M. Verhoff Cheryl A. Verhoff Michelle M. Verhoff Kristine E. Vondrell Lindsey A. Wagner Crystal F. Warren Vincent T. Warren Tina M. Webb Karrie M. Weber Megan M. Weber Kendra M. Webster Amy V. Wehri Kristin N. Werling Holly Wieging Kimberly R. Wiener Ricki A. Wilker Ashley N. Wilkes Jasmine R. Williams Rebecca A. Williams Shayna J. Wilson Anne M. Winegardner Jesselyn Winegardner April L. Winemiller LuAnn Winings Addison Wireman Kimberly A. Wischmeyer Stephanie Wiseman Anthony Wolery Madonna J. Wolke Alicia M. Worthy Brenda S. Wulliman Jill M. Wurst Brittney M. Wyerick Judy L. Wysong Brittany M. Young Jodi L. Young Trudi A. Young Brittany N. Zeigler Nancy M. Zerbe Chelsea Zimmerman

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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A MESSAGE FROM MIKE Dear Friends, Just three months into the year, our community, along with the nation, paused. Our attention turned to fighting an invisible, largely unknown enemy, COVID-19. As a health system, we established the best team and resources to care for patients impacted by COVID-19, while also protecting and treating patients who were presenting with heart attacks, strokes and other emergent conditions. I am proud of our entire healthcare team who is sacrificing and working tirelessly to face the pandemic and care for our community. Overwhelmingly, the community is also stepping forward to support our Healthcare Heroes by providing items, such as handmade face masks, personal protective equipment, cleaning supplies, meals and much-needed encouragement.

I am humbled by the outpouring of generosity from our community during these challenging times.

- Michael D. Swick

However, this report cannot be all about COVID-19. In our constant striving for excellence in care and service, there is much to celebrate from 2020.

Our new Outpatient Diagnostic and Imaging Center opened, featuring a next-generation MRI imaging system, one of only five in the country. The Timmermeister Family Surgery Center saw the addition of sophisticated robotic technology for spine and brain surgery. Exclusively at Lima Memorial, these revolutionary robotic systems offer our region unmatched precision and superior outcomes. In November, we welcomed patients into the Lima Memorial Medical Center at Wapakoneta. This 16,000 square-foot facility was designed to accommodate the tremendous growth of our primary care services and the addition of specialty care and outpatient testing.

In partnership with our Foundation, Lima Memorial opened a state-ofthe-art Inpatient Rehabilitation Center in November as well. Patients are now benefiting from a community-centered environment complete with innovative therapeutic technology, coupled with our outstanding care.

Additionally, through the support of our Foundation, two Tru-D disinfecting robots were added to the hospital’s arsenal of infection-fighting tools.

Finally, thanks to donors like you who answered the call to address a critical healthcare need, we will be introducing advanced resources and imaging technology to detect and diagnose cancer at its earliest, most treatable stage.

It is extraordinary to witness the determination and commitment of our Lima Memorial family to progress forward, despite unprecedented obstacles.

I am proud to lead a community of dedicated healthcare professionals committed to persevering through all odds to compassionately care for our patients. I am equally humbled by the outpouring of generosity from our community during these challenging times. I extend my heartfelt thanks to you, our donor community, for your ongoing support and generosity. You are making a positive difference in the health of our community.

Sincerely,

Michael D. Swick President & CEO Lima Memorial Health System 34 | FOCUS

A MESSAGE FROM MIKE

EXPANDING OUR GREAT CARE SPINE & BRAIN ROBOTIC TECHNOLOGY

OUTPATIENT DIAGNOSTIC & IMAGING CENTER WITH NEXT-GENERATION MRI

LIMA MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER | WAPAKONETA

COMING SOON: NEW WELCOME CENTER

EXPANDING OUR GREAT CARE

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The ZeroG® Gait and Balance System is designed to help patients take their new first step sooner.

To learn more about our new Inpatient Rehabilitation Center, turn to pages 6 and 7.

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