FOCUS | 2024

LIMA CITY HOSPITAL - 1899 CORNER OF SCOTT AND MARKET STREET

A PUBLICATION OF THE LIMA MEMORIAL FOUNDATION | 2024

LOOKING FORWARD Dear Friends of the Foundation, On behalf of the Lima Memorial Foundation Board of Trustees, I would like to express our sincere appreciation for your steadfast support of our community’s healthcare needs. It is because of your generosity that life-changing, state-of-the-art technology and services are provided to Lima Memorial patients, improving their quality of life.

In 2023, our donor community united to raise $2 million to ensure access to advanced local health care.

These efforts included the establishment of a dedicated Observation Unit, which has helped alleviate the need for patients to wait for in-hospital room availability. Even more, this unit is allowing our providers to focus on the unique short-term needs of these patients. Because of your support, Lima Memorial has increased its capacity to care for more patients in a quality setting designed to quickly get them back on the road to their recovery.

As you read the stories in FOCUS, I hope you will be as deeply moved as I was by the many ways your gifts are positively and immediately impacting the health of our neighbors, friends and families. You can be proud of the investment you have made in advancing the health of our community.

For the past 125 years, Lima Memorial has made it a priority to respond quickly and responsibly to emerging healthcare needs in our community. This is possible because of your trust, support and generosity.

I am deeply grateful for your ongoing support and look forward to continuing the mission of the Foundation.

Thank you so much!

Steven Romey, Board Chair Lima Memorial Foundation

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2023 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

Adam Rector

CAPSTONE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR

Janice von der Embse

FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR

Eric Wiechart

NOMINATING COMMITTEE CHAIR

Lynn Carpenter Russell Decker David Harsh Praveen Malhotra, MD Dennis Morris, DPM Clyde Rauch Christine Rodriguez, CNP Kerri Romes Scott Shutt Michael Swick William Timmermeister Elizabeth Winget EX-OFFICIO

LaShae Burwell Nora Fought

2024

Published by Lima Memorial Marketing marketing@limamemorial.org

CELEBRATING 125 YEARS OF CARING FOR OUR COMMUNITY Dear Friends, As Lima Memorial celebrates its 125th anniversary, we continue our strong legacy of caring for our community. From a humble beginning in 1899 on the corner of East Market and Scott Streets near the Ottawa River, Lima Memorial has persevered through decades of challenge, change and tremendous growth. For 125 years, Lima Memorial has stood as a beacon of hope and healing for patients and families in the communities we serve.

I’ve had the privilege of witnessing many amazing moments of growth for our health system, including the addition of state-of-the-art equipment and technology and the establishment of many new programs and services, all to improve the quality of life for those who’ve entrusted us with their care. As I reflect on our history and think about our present, I’m deeply grateful to all of the dedicated associates whose unwavering commitment has propelled our hospital to become the foremost provider of advanced health care in our region.

In this edition of FOCUS, you will read stories about patients and areas of our health system directly impacted by our generous donor community. From the establishment of our new dedicated Observation Unit and the creation of our Chronic Disease Management Program to one man’s selfless legacy gift to the Foundation, these gifts truly demonstrate the power of giving back.

This year, we’re celebrating more than our 125-year history. We’re celebrating all who have been a part of our history at Lima Memorial, especially our donor community. From the beginning, our donors’ commitment to advancing the health of our community has provided for quality, compassionate care. For that, we are so very grateful.

Thank you for placing your trust in us to be the leader in health care in our region.

Sincerely,

Michael D. Swick President & CEO Lima Memorial Health System

ORIGINAL PROPERTY OF LIMA CITY HOSPITAL

LIMA MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

FINANCE COMMITTEE 2023 Janice von der Embse CHAIR

Lynn Carpenter Shawn Goetz Steven Romey

Scott Shutt Michael Swick William Timmermeister Eric Wiechart

EX-OFFICIO

LaShae Burwell Nora Fought 2024 | 1

O B S E R VAT I O N U N I T A D E D I C AT E D S PA C E In 2023, the community united to raise more than $500,000 to help establish a dedicated Observation Unit within Lima Memorial Health System. Now fully open, this dedicated space is designed to expedite patient diagnosis and streamline treatment, enhancing the overall experience for patients and their families. Plans are currently underway to create additional rooms to meet the increased demand for observation status care at Lima Memorial.

“This is a true testament to the power of generosity.

By UNITING together, we have shaped the patient and family experience to be more EFFICIENT and COMPASSIONATE.”

– Dr. Mehran Arabpour, Cardiologist, Chief of Medical Staff, Chief Medical Informatics Officer, Chest Pain Center Medical Director

Thank you to our wonderful donor community for joining together to help us increase access to the Great Care our patients rely on at Lima Memorial.

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to learn more about the Lima Memorial Foundation.

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DONOR IMPACT

“THIS NEW UNIT HAS TRULY ENHANCED OUR ABILITY TO PROVIDE EFFICIENT, QUALITY CARE AND OUR PATIENTS’ EXPERIENCE. THE GRATITUDE WE HAVE FOR THE DONOR COMMUNITY GOES BEYOND WORDS. - Jennifer Williams, RN, Clinical Manager, 2 South and Observation Unit

MAKING LIFE LIVABLE Thomas Pina

C O M P R E H E N S I V E H E A LT H C E N T E R For patients with chronic diseases, navigating health care can be confusing and intimidating. Thomas Pina of Wapakoneta understands this well, as his diabetes journey exemplifies the essential need for comprehensive care that supports and educates patients in all areas of their well-being.

Thomas’s journey started with a swollen leg, which led to a diabetes diagnosis. Managing diabetes consumed his life with 10 blood sugar readings and 300 mg of insulin daily. This was incredibly challenging for Thomas, who worked in automotive manufacturing at the time.

“If I had to take a shot or a reading, I would need to find someone to take my place,” Thomas shares about his work life. “It wasn’t as easy as it sounds.”

Struggling through six doctors, insulin shot bruises and mounting frustrations, Thomas quit his care plans completely. It was during Thomas’s visit to Lima Memorial’s Wapakoneta Medical Center for another health concern that Cheryl Wayman, Certified Physician Assistant, referred him to Lima Memorial’s Comprehensive Health Center to meet with a provider specializing in diabetic care. The personalized approach made a significant difference for Thomas.

Currently, Thomas only takes 40 units of insulin and two daily readings—a major improvement for his quality of life. He is extremely thankful for the Chronic Disease Management Program, renamed the Comprehensive Health Center, made possible by our donor community, as it has provided him with a roadmap to living a healthier and happier life while managing diabetes.

“I really want to thank the donors a lot,” says Thomas.

“Thanks to this program, there has been an incredible difference in my perspective of my condition and moving forward with positivity.”

“I REALLY WANT TO THANK THE DONORS A LOT. THANKS TO THIS PROGRAM, THERE HAS BEEN AN INCREDIBLE DIFFERENCE IN MY PERSPECTIVE OF MY CONDITION AND MOVING FORWARD WITH POSITIVITY.” - THOMAS PINA, PATIENT

In 2022, the Lima Memorial Foundation donor community raised more than $750,000 to establish the Chronic Disease Management Program, renamed the Comprehensive Health Center, creating a network of care for patients with chronic conditions.

SCAN ME to learn more.

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RECOGNIZING PHILANTHROPY Businesses and individuals who achieved milestone levels of giving to the Lima Memorial Foundation were recognized at Ovation.

ALICE HENDERSON

Award

Dr. Rhonda Medina & Bubba Nunnery

Innovative Office Solutions

Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home | David & Janine Huckeriede

Dr. G. Brooks & Amy Brennan

Gasdorf Tool & Machine Co., Inc.

The Alice Henderson Award pays tribute to Lima City Hospital’s first chief nurse who shaped our community’s healthcare delivery system more than a century ago. The Alice Henderson Award honors individuals and businesses who continue to shape the future of health care in our community through cumulative gifts of $25,000 or more to the Lima Memorial Foundation.

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OVATION

Firstsource

Innovative Packaging, LLC | Drew Fields

Lima Pallet Company

Ryan & Sandra Young

Ohio Northern University

Jeffrey & Elizabeth Utz

Schumacher Clinical Partners

James & Amber Straub

Waibel Energy Systems

NOT PICTURED FOR ALICE HENDERSON AWARD: CDW Healthcare, Clearstead, Deborah Walsh Family, Dr. Jaber Alanzi and Laila Shuman, Halker Drywall, Jaime Quellhorst, Joseph and Cheryl Nagy, Orthopaedic Institute of Ohio, Plante Moran, Premier Bank, Dr. Jason Stienecker, Trisco Systems, Inc., Joni Unverferth OVATION

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CHAIRMAN

Award

The Chairman Award is reserved exclusively for individuals and businesses who demonstrate a significant commitment to improving the health of our community by contributing cumulative gifts of $100,000 or more to the Lima Memorial Foundation.

S&S Volvo Todd & Lynn Schaub

Ar-Hale Family Foundation

Huntington Bank

NOT PICTURED FOR CHAIRMAN AWARD: Peterson Construction, Janice Meredith, Alicia and Eric Pohjala Dr. Pamela Gardner

Shremshock

CORA DAVIES

Award

Dr. Praveen & Varsha Malhotra

Lima Memorial Medical Staff

The Cora Davies Award pays tribute to the first president of the Lima Hospital Nursing Alumnae Association who fostered a spirit of loyalty and promoted the general welfare of the hospital.

The Cora Davies Award is reserved exclusively for individuals and businesses who demonstrate a significant commitment to improving the health of our community by contributing cumulative gifts of $250,000 or more to the Lima Memorial Foundation.

Michael & Danette Swick

S.B. HINER

Award

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for more pictures and a list of all honorees.

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OVATION

The S.B. Hiner Award pays tribute to the first president of Lima City Hospital. The S.B. Hiner Award is reserved exclusively for individuals and businesses who demonstrate a significant commitment to improving the health of our community by contributing cumulative gifts of $500,000 or more to the Lima Memorial Foundation.

Neil & Betsy Winget

INFINITY Award The Foundation was honored to present the Infinity Award to Dr. Darlene Weyer in 2023. The Infinity Award is designated for an individual or business who has displayed a boundless commitment to Lima Memorial.

Dr. Weyer has earned this recognition by always sharing her passion for local health care through her infectious enthusiasm and unrivaled flair.

Dr. Darlene Weyer

AMBASSADOR

of the Year

The Foundation recognized Drew Fields of Innovative Packaging, LLC as its 2023 Ambassador of the Year. The Ambassador of the Year Award honors an individual who exemplifies volunteerism by selflessly and enthusiastically devoting his or her time, energy and resources to further the mission of the Lima Memorial Foundation. Drew, his family and team graciously opened up the Innovative Packaging facility to the Foundation to help create a memorable night for Journey Repackaged | Health Care Reimagined.

Drew Fields

OVATION

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The Lima Memorial Foundation Emerging Philanthropists Committee was formed to bring together community advocates with an interest in supporting local health care at Lima Memorial through philanthropic gifts of time, talent and treasure. The committee identifies a project or need and focuses their efforts on raising awareness and offering solutions to improve the health and well-being of our community.

Last fall, the Emerging Philanthropists, West Ohio Food Bank (WOFB) and Lima Senior High School Culinary Program joined forces to host EMERGE, an event dedicated to raising awareness about food insecurity in our region and how access to quality food impacts overall health. EMERGE illustrated the partnership between Lima Memorial and the WOFB to ensure those in our community have access to food needed to keep them healthy.

ANN WELLY ALL SERVICE GLASS PRESIDENT

“We saw an INCREDIBLE opportunity to unite the West Ohio Food Bank with Lima Senior High School Culinary Arts students. Our goal was to RAISE AWARENESS about food insecurity in our area and the efforts of Lima Memorial in bridging this CRITICAL gap.”

- ANN WELLY, EMERGING PHILANTHROPISTS CHAIR, ALL SERVICE GLASS PRESIDENT

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EMERGE

AN LOOK WITH THE FOUNDATION In 2023, the Lima Memorial Foundation organized several Insight events, which offered community members an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse of the remarkable impact made possible through support of the Foundation.

Attendees toured several areas at Lima Memorial and enjoyed conversations with past patients and current LMHS surgeons and team members.

Tours concluded with a roundtable discussion with Mike Swick, President & CEO, as well as various special guests from the Foundation and Lima Memorial’s Executive and Leadership teams.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN HOSTING OR ATTENDING AN INSIGHT? Contact the Foundation at lmfoundation@limamemorial.org or 419-226-5087.

INSIGHT

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Swinging

2023

G O L F

FOR A CAUSE

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GOLF CLASSIC

180 golfers

teed off in support of establishing a dedicated Observation Unit at Lima Memorial.

Thank you to our Presenting Partners: Huntington Bank Dr. Dennis Morris Mike and Danette Swick

GOLF CLASSIC

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An Elegant Evening at 19 Hawthorne Benefiting the Health of Our Community.

MORE THAN

$800,000 raised by the

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JOURNEY

community in support of Lima Memorial Health System.

JOURNEY

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BOLSTERING THE FUTURE OF HEALTH CARE In a remarkable culmination of year-long fundraising efforts, the Lima Memorial Auxiliary presented an outstanding donation of $100,000 to the Lima Memorial Foundation during its annual meeting. This contribution will be designated to scholarships benefiting local students who aspire to pursue careers in health care at Lima Memorial Health System. The Auxiliary donated a total of $117,000 in 2023.

The Lima Memorial Foundation expresses deep gratitude to the Auxiliary for their incredible gift and unwavering commitment to the future of our community’s health and well-being. Since its inception, the Auxiliary has contributed more than $2.5 million in support of Lima Memorial, our patients and community.

LIMA MEMORIAL VOLUNTEERS MAKING A

DIFFERENCE

SCAN HERE

to learn more and become a volunteer.

Lima Memorial Volunteers are extraordinary individuals who share an unwavering commitment to Lima Memorial Health System. Our volunteers dedicate their time and talents in all areas of the hospital, leaving a lasting impact on patients and their families.

If you are inspired to make a difference as a Lima Memorial Volunteer, we invite you to learn more by scanning the code above or calling Volunteer Services at 419-226-5094.

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VOLUNTEERS

MEMBERS 2023

JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2023

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

Deborah Walsh 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

Rosalind and John Burgess

John and April Reed

Dr. Cynthia Spiers

Duff Family Foundation

Steven Romey

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

Amy and Matt Kentner

Lois Rubens

Lynn Bolenbaugh

Robert and Becky Komminsk

Barrett and Judith Rydell

Phillip and Cheryl Buell

Edward and Julie Malmstrom

Suevanne and Robert Sarno

Mallory Chalfant

Rebecca Martz

Troy and Heather Selover

Ashley and Myron Meas

Bob and Laura Meredith

Phillip and Mary Trueblood

Russ and Anne Decker

Helen Morris

Janice and Dan 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 Nurses Alumnae Association

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

Heather and Jim Gaus

Ted and Jennifer Stepleton

Jared and Shonda Walsh

Neal and Anita Good

Adam Swick and Dr. Allison Rao

DONORS

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PATRON | $250 - $499 Chuck and Denise Black

Virginia Heidt

Austin and Lauren Sherer

Roberta and Butch 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

Ashley and David Szymanski

Matthew Edwards

Jennifer Niese

Marilyn Wannemacher

Thomas and Sarah Finkelmeier

Ralph and Danielle Oen

Ashley Hardy

Lisa and Ed 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

Elaine and William 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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DONORS

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 2023

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 Elizabeth Winget Vice Chair

Lynn Carpenter Starr Gephart Robert Meredith Adam Rector

Judy Rhodes Steven Romey Austin Sherer

Ex-Officio: LaShae Burwell Jessica Eutsler Nora Fought

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2023 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 Bonnie Adair Bill & Elaine Fisher

In memory of Bill Frideger John & April Reed

In memory of Ron Born Ken Lucas

In memory of Kay Gebhardt Phyllis Osmun Beverly & Vernon Stevens

In memory of Eleanor Burwell Matt & LaShae Burwell In memory of Connie Butcher Bill & Elaine Fisher In memory of Erzulia Bruno Dr. Eddy Bruno In memory of Joshua Carl Carpenter Lynn Carpenter In memory of Carol Jeanne Clutter Bruce E. Campbell Cynthia Swihart Dorothy Thompson Carl & Bobbe Williams Debra Williams In memory of Cathy Collins Jamie Gibson Nola White In memory of Paul & Marie Corey Jan Hawk In memory of Kay Clause Gebhardt Beverly Stevens In memory of James Robert Davis & Sherry Gottfried Kaylyn Frisby

In memory of Austin Gegel John & Pat Johnson In memory of Jeffrey Hawk Jan Hawk In memory of Robert Hawk C. Allen & Nanci Carroll Leroy & Pamela Wisebaker Fraternal Order of Eagles #370 Andrea Saylor In memory of Rita Holland Douglas E. LaRue In memory of June Holtzapple United Church of Christ In memory of Ava Grace Johnson Dennis King In memory of Jackie Kent Sandra G. Bilbrey Richard & Kimberly Chenoweth Thora Davis John & Kathleen DeRosa Rolland & Martha Kent John & Darlene Kohler In memory of Pauline Krites Bill & Elaine Fisher

In memory of Phyllis (Gunset) Detrick, Lima Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Class of 1954 Jane Shoop

In memory of Judy Landwehr Jessica Eutsler

In memory of Joe & Ann Fassett and Peg Fassett Athanas Ed & Julie Malmstrom

In memory of Leola Lanker Martha R. Burgei

In memory of Michele Floyd Sheryl Bales

In memory of Susan Lengerich Bill & Elaine Fisher

In memory of Robert & Mary Fought Nora Fought

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TRIBUTE GIFTS

In memory of Mildred M. Longbrake Bonnie Hover In memory of Steve Lynch Bill & Elaine Fisher In memory of Glenn Martz Rebecca Martz In memory of Dave McCluer Roberta Brewer Thora Davis Dorothy Thompson In memory of Sonia Opperman Bill & Elaine Fisher In memory of Judith Orr Nancy Channell Helen McGaughy Dorothy Mitrius Trust Matthew Orr Phyllis Osmun In memory of Kandi Kay Puglise Nancy E. Hausenstein In memory of Barbara Roberts Bruce E. Campbell James O’Bryan Dorothy Thompson Mindi Wells

In memory of Cedric “Al” Alan Roberts Bruce E. Campbell Bill & Joan Steiner Dorothy Thompson In memory of John Siebert Bill & Elaine Fisher In memory of Jean Smith Julie Harvey In memory of LaRose Theis Greg & Betty Bergman Michael & Rita McAllister Dennis & Lydia Nuesmeyer Garry Theis Miriam Warrington Timothy Wolff Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church In memory of Jeffrey & Douglas Valenti Helena Valenti In memory of Marilyn Wallace Thomas E. Wallace In memory of Iris Watt Anne Scheillerd In memory of Ralph Zerbe Jr. Mary Hilleary

2023 Honorary Gifts An honorary gift is a wonderful way to show appreciation for a friend, family member, caregiver or provider 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. G. Brooks Brennan Sara M. Freewalt

In honor of Lima Memorial Women’s Health Center Staff Gregg & Joni Ruppert

In honor of Lynn Carpenter Tina M. Verhoff

In honor of Harry & Myrna Shutt Kewpee Employees

In honor of Lima Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Class of 1959 Anonymous Phyllis Osmun Vernon & Beverly Stevens

In honor of Ken & Joan Starr Marilyn Wannemacher In honor of The Wonder Team Elizabeth A. Bergren

In honor of Dr. Susan Kaufman Anonymous Tina M. Verhoff

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 or their family will receive a special message in recognition of your gift, excluding the donation amount.

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Leaving Our Community Better ARMOR FIRE PROTECTION, INC.

The Lima Memorial Foundation is honored to partner with more than 100 area businesses and organizations who share a commitment to advancing the health of our community. Each has an incredibly profound narrative that illustrates a strong sense of duty to the community. This includes the story of Armor Fire Protection, Inc. It is a story that runs deeper than business and is rooted in a shared commitment to ensuring the well-being of our community for generations to come.

Having spent years in fire protection and learning from respected influencers in the industry, John Skinner knew he wanted to establish a business of his own. The business that would become Armor Fire Protection, Inc. had humble beginnings, taking shape in an upstairs bedroom in John’s home on Grand Avenue in Lima, Ohio.

“My sister’s old bedroom became the office,” details Jamey Skinner, John’s son and current owner and operator of Armor Fire Protection, Inc. “Purple shag carpet and all.”

Since then, Armor Fire Protection, Inc. has provided essential fire sprinkler systems to many properties throughout Northwest Ohio, including Lima Memorial Health System. Jamey can attest that the business has taught him profound lessons about what it means to give back to the community and where you live.

“One of the earliest life lessons my father taught me when I was a kid was to never leave anything worse than you found it,” shares Jamey. “Leave your knowledge, your time, your talents, whatever they may be. You’ve got to leave something for the next generation behind you.”

This philosophy is evident in Jamey’s 27-year support of the Lima Memorial Foundation.

By giving back faithfully to the Foundation, he knows 100% of his company’s contributions will go towards bettering his community.

“The work of the Foundation has always been admirable,” expresses Jamey.

“The Foundation makes a point to stop by and personally share where our contributions are going each year, and it’s appreciated.”

The Lima Memorial Foundation thanks Armor Fire Protection, Inc. for its 27 years of partnership and commitment to advancing the health care of our community through generous contributions.

“IT’S A GREAT FEELING TO SEE WHERE WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO LEAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON OUR COMMUNITY.” JAMEY SKINNER

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DONOR SPOTLIGHT

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BUSINESS DONORS 2023 JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2023

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

S & S Volvo

Nutrien (PCS Nitrogen)

The Cheap Sign Company

VISIONARY | $10,000 – $24,999 HeartLight Pharmacy Services Lima Memorial Physicians Lima Pallet Co. Inc.

Shremshock Architects Superior Credit Union The Health Law Group, LLC

TSC Communications

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

Halker Drywall, Inc. HART HCF Management Innovative Packaging L.L.C. Muhlenkamp Building Corporation Perry PROtech

Peterson Construction Proforma Add A Line Sodexo T&D Interiors The Kewpee, Inc

PACESETTER | $2,500 – $4,999 Allied Environmental Services, Inc.

Hylant Group

Stoops Freightliner

Armor Fire Protection Inc.

Innovative Office Solutions

Superior Wholesale Distributors

Bluffton University

Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc.

The Met

Chamberlain Huckeriede Funeral Home

Miller’s Textile Services

Trisco Systems, Inc.

Nelson Packaging Company

University of Northwestern Ohio

Plante Moran

Von’s Diamonds & Jewelry

Premier Bank

Waibel Energy Systems

Rea & Associates, Inc.

Your Hometown Lima Stations

Cowan Realtors CTL Engineering, Inc Fierce Aesthetics Greater Lima Region | Allen Economic Group Hemmelgarn Benefits LLC Honeywell, Inc.

Sidney Electric Company Smith Boughan Mechanical Services State Bank and Trust Company

PRESIDENT | $1,000 – $2,499 Budget Blinds

Medical Protective Group

T.R. Chiles & Sons Laman, Inc.

CDW Healthcare

Perry Local Schools

Temple Christian School

Dye Real Estate & Land Company

Raabe Ford Lincoln

The Ohio State University at Lima

Full Spectrum Friesian Stables

Reineke Family Dealerships

Thompson Carpet Care & Restoration

Gasdorf Tool & Machine Co., Inc.

Shawnee Life Magazine

TownePlace Suites by Marriott

Jeffers Crane Service, Inc.

St John the Evangelist Catholic Church

VideoBranch, LLC

Marshall & Melhorn, LLC

DONORS

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CHAMPION | $500 – $999 AKM Elite Painting

Lammardo Studios Ltd

Sarka Brothers Machine

Celestron

Lima Auto Mall

Sharon Dairy King

Interior Motifs

Lima Drones/Scott Jordan Photography

Sky Zone Lima

Inversion6

Moeller Brew Barn

Joey’s Subs

Moose Landing Country Club

Johns Memorials

PPG Coating Services

Lamar Outdoor

Taylor Painting & Striping Texas Roadhouse The Olde Thyme Pantry LLC Troupe Zephyr

PATRON | $250 - $499 Bobcat of Lima

Keystone Brand Meats

Shawnee Ace Hardware

CenterPoint Energy

Lima Symphony Orchestra

Upper Scioto Valley Lions Club

Citizens National Bank

LMH Auxiliary Gift Shop

Westgate Entertainment Center

Hart Hall

Sei Bell Esthetics

Whitewater Express Car Wash

Fraternal Order of Eagles # 471 Social Fund, Ladies Auxiliary

Son of Brent Woodworking, LLC

Good Food, Inc.

Sycamore Lake Wine Company

FRIEND | $100 - $249 Allen County Agricultural Society Allen County Fabrication Apollo Career Center

Layman’s Feed and Lawn

Chipotle Mexican Grill

M&H Boards

Cincinnati Reds

Eva Yarger Fine Art

Panera Bread

Exit 4 Escape Rooms

Pepsi Beverages Company

Five Vines Winery

Wapakoneta Athletic Club X Treme Laundry

Office 360

Cincinnati Zoo

Spencer’s Sugar Shop

Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church

DONOR | $50 - $99 Auglaize County Agricultural Society Knippen Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Lima Allen County Chamber of Commerce

Lima City Board of Education Miss Mel’s Bakery Rosie Cheeks Bakery

Sara’s Sweets United Church of Christ

SPIRIT Bella Notta’s Bellacino’s Pizza & Grinders Chuffer’s Pizza & Drive Thru Daryl & Daryl’s Pizza & Wings Domino’s Pizza Donatos Pizza

Fat Jack’s Pizza Fraternal Order of Eagles Aux. 370 Padrone’s Pizza Shawnee Papa Nick’s Pizza Hut Shawnee Westside Pizza

Sugar Street Bar & Grill TJ’s Pizza University of Dayton Wally’s Filling Station

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 2023

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 Russ Decker Vice Chair 22 | FOCUS

Lynn Carpenter Chad Hughes Kerri Romes

DONORS

Scott Shutt Cody Smith Eric Wiechart

Ex-Officio: LaShae Burwell Nora Fought

MEDICAL STAFF DONORS 2023 JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2023

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

Praveen Malhotra

BENEFACTOR | $25,000 – $49,999 Mehran Arabpour

Dennis Morris

Darlene Weyer

G. Allen Bryant III

VISIONARY | $10,000 – $24,999 Jeremy Heffner Susan Kaufman

Orthopaedic Institute of Ohio, Inc.

Ronald Pohl

CORNERSTONE | $5,000 – $9,999 Venkat Battula Emergency Physicians of Northwest Ohio

Pamela Gardner Rafael Nivar| Lima Memorial Pathology Associates

Schumacher Clinical Partners

PACESETTER | $2,500 – $4,999 Anonymous Fadi Abbass Masroor Abro Paul Anike

Central Anesthesia Staffing Solutions, LLC Nasim Mastouri Eric Miller

Scott Rinesmith and Kelly Schroeder Vahid Tavakoli

Nonso Ezema Timothy Friesner Susan Hubbell Scott Jarvis Jeffrey Lobel Joseph Long Rhonda Medina

Ufuoma Onyemachi Kyung Park Samir Patel Christine Rodriguez Amy Sapp Kara Stephenson

Kyle Maus Monzer Saad Drew Sanko

Uma Savanoor Sharon Steele Cheryl Wayman

Savannaha Crish Salim Hanna Lawrence Kuk

Amanda Lott Jennifer Maag Melody Stewart-Cyrus

Kayla Croy Anthony DeNisco Taylor Eaton Walt Elrod Kristin Hoehn Katherine Hoying Michael Kerrigan

Natalie Lammers Tiffany McKirnan Debra Moore Erica Siefker Jennifer Truman Jamie Verhoff

Marissa Recker

David Steiner

PRESIDENT | $1,000 – $2,499 Anonymous Robert Baker II Emily Blackmore Zane W.M. Dean and Farnaz Mohammadi Marjorie Demund Tilly Duncan Sampson

CHAMPION | $500 – $999 Anonymous Eddy Bruno Caroline Dawson

PATRON | $250 - $499 Anonymous Robert Badgett Wayne Court

FRIEND | $100 - $249 Anonymous (4) Akeem Adeniyi Mary Anderson Judy Brenek Kenneth Clemens Jamie Cook April Coughlan

DONOR | $50 - $99 Carrie Greene Cory Heuerman

SPIRIT Krysten Kasting

Lorina Zenz-King

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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2023 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 philanthropic gifts to the Foundation. 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.

I have seen the positive impact of the Living the Spirit Campaign first-hand. You never know when disaster or hardship can strike, and it is comforting to know that we can pay it forward and continue to support each other.

LAUREN LAMMERS 2023 SPIRIT CHAMPION

106 ASSOCIATES SUPPORTED IN 2023 603 ASSOCIATES HELPED SINCE 2014 ESTABLISHED BY ASSOCIATES SUPPORTED BY ASSOCIATES HELPING ASSOCIATES

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LIVING THE SPIRIT

88

Departmental Champions

$338,000 80%

Pledged

Overall Participation Rate

I hope others view the campaign as a way to help someone in need and strengthen our health system.

EMILY CAPOTOSTO 2023 SPIRIT CHAMPION

When I learned I was nominated for the Associate Relief Fund, I started crying. I can’t believe I work with such a great group of people who care about each other.

IRYNA SLOBODZIAN 2023 ASSOCIATE CHAMPION

ASSOCIATE DONORS 2023 JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2023

BENEFACTOR | $25,000 – $49,999 Michael D. Swick

Dennis Morris, DPM

VISIONARY | $10,000 – $24,999 Lynn Carpenter

Eric Pohjala

Ann Marie Pohl

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

Stacy Graymire

Jaime Quellhorst

Joshua Froehlich

Joshua Hines

Burlin Sherrick

Jeffrey Utz

PACESETTER | $2,500 – $4,999 Christa Bauer LaShae Burwell Jessica Cunningham Jodi Deubler Shelly Elling

Meredith Foster Tabitha Hale Roberta Keenan Jill Mehaffie Cheryl Nagy

Wendy Rayl Brian Scheid Angela Simpson Beth Skym James Straub

Tina Verhoff Sandra Young

Derek Moore Richelle Nagel Nicholas Numbers Anthony Rampulla Brett Randolph Linda Rocca Nicole Rogers

Amy Schmidt Katelyn Snyder Kara Stephenson Brooke Stever Kimberly Stonehill Tiffany Ward

Anna Hines David Hipply Christie Howard Christie Hunter Jeanne Hyde Daren Johnson Jodi Jones Rebecca Jordan Connie Leffel Regan Lombardo Savannah Mault Kimberly McClure

Kaeli Mekolites Amanda Meyer Lois Osting Stacey Park Cecelia Rain Jordan Reineke Alexa Reynolds Jacob Rigali Patricia Risner Jodi Schaefer Samuel Schroeder Jason Schumacher

Rebecca Schwarz Tamarah Shears Nicki Slate Lindsey Staples Rebecca Stocker Michelle Thomas Paige Wagner Jennifer Williams Jennie Wollf

Katherine Dickson Austin Dumbaugh Michael East Kenyatta Fetter Sara Freewalt Bridget Garrow Stephanie Grimes Grant Hackworth Stacia Hall Rebecca Harmon Nancy Hauenstein Rhonda Henderson Laidlaw Linda Hernandez Kaitlynn Huff Jack Johnson Laura Karhoff Teresa Kelly Shari Kemper Janelle Knippen Maria Krietemeyer

Nikki Lehman Teresa Lieurance Jacque McKean Cathy McKee Alexandrea Miller Kelly Miller Denise Myers Tiffany Neeley Jill Niese Sherry Putt Sandra Recker Stephanie Reindel Cora Roa Pamela Rumbaugh Lisa Schnipke Kelly Selby Zachary Senger Kelsey Sergent Jacob Smith Tresa L. Smith

Lindsay Snider Brandon Spencer Tiffany Steinmetz Tina Townsend Sharon Turner Cheryl Verhoff Kristy Vore Angela Wallace Anyjah Ward James Ward Emily West Sara Westbrook Bridget Wood

PRESIDENT | $1,000 – $2,499 Brittany Abouaf Tonya Ainsworth Peggy Baxter Elizabeth Bergren Robert Brand Matt Brown Amanda Corcoran

Kyle Erford Nora Fought Kaylyn Frisby Ann Kleman Gerald Manley Joan McBride Christina McKnight

CHAMPION | $500 – $999 Anonymous (7) Katherine Aller Eva Arango Kaitlin Black Megan A. Braun Joy Brown Mallory Brown Danielle Carder Amy Chiles Jennifer Clark Erica Gerten Joyce L. Harris

PATRON | $250 - $499 Anonymous (4) Nichole Azzarello Patricia Baucom Anne Baum Angela Baxter Michelle Blodgett Dawn Bodine Amanda Britton Deana Brown Jill Burd Sarah Burkholder Brandon Cady Emily Capotosto Jayne Caskie Kimberly Coffman Sherry Copeland Aric Cox Sharon Debouver Lisa Deibler Wendy Diamond

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FRIEND | $100 - $249 Anonymous (7) Shellie Adkins Charmain Aldajuste Reba Allen Mary Anderson Haley Armstrong Shamika Bagley Kay Barber Kelsey Basinger Jamie Bean Rhonda Beckett Heather Beebe Charity Behr Sheri Bell Victoria Beltz Erin Birnesser Hope Bish Julia Blakely Jeffrey Bogart Jenisha Bracey Jedidiah Brake Megan Breakwell Sierra Breitigam Phoebe Briggs Jessica Bullock Paul Burkholder Brooke Burklund Amanda Bush Morgan Callahan Neil Camper Cara Carpenter Jayme Chandler Carla Collins Amy Coughenour Troyce Cowan Elena Craft Brittany Craig

Shelli Craig Tammy Crider Vicki Dahill Roberta Dawson Heather Day Cassie Degen Jo Delgado Melanie Dickson Leslie Ditto Chelsea Downing Ann Dues Jenna Duvall Trace Ebbeskotte Travis Ebbeskotte Nichole Edwards Gary Eley Kaitlin Eley Mallory Elling Nicole Ellis Jessica Eutsler Megan Fetter Tye’Wonte Franklin Catherine Freytag Rachel Friemoth Cara Fuller Delayne Gamble Lisa Gamble Amy Gibson Gerald Gibson Anthony Goens Beth Graham Alicia Green Kyla Griffith Debra Grimes Alysha Gross Debra Gross Stephanie Guerrero

Yasmin Gunsby Roy Hale Deana Hanthorn Sarah Hardy Michael Hartman Jeanna Hawk Lacey Hefner Amy Helser Kelsey Hemmelgarn Ashley Hesseling Jeannie Hilleary Jade Hochstetler Anthony J. Hook Deb Hower Alexandra Huebner Carrie Huelskamp Melissa Hughes Erin Hutson Amanda Inskeep Laura Jackson Kimberly Jennings Katelynn Jones Jamie Jutte Francisca Kalu Kelly Karhoff Cynthia Kaverman Rose Keysor Brenda Kidd Peter Kidiavai Tina Kirkendall Kelly Knerr Hannah Knippen Joann Kruger Jordan Kuhlman Taylor Lackey Brady Lamb Pamela Lambert

Lauren Lammers Kasie Landin Fawne Laurent Kelly Lawrence Mackenzie Long Sabrina Longworth Shelly Low Richard Maag Elizabeth Mahler Marie Marks Chad Martin Tana Matte Tiffanie Mavis Aubrey May Kristina Mayes Donna McClure Karen McCoy Maggie McDermitt Chesare McDuffie Brian McKinley Jennifer McMichael Corinne McPheron Shawn Meffley Julie Mekolites Kelsey Michel Beth Milks Alicia Miller Eiren Miller Nicole Mills Rhonda Money Patricia Montgomery Robin Mooney Laura Music Courtney Myers Amanda Nance Taryn Niese Jeannie Niles

Jordan Nolan Amy Norris Courtney Nuding Angela Odenweller Kimberly Osborne Trisha Overbee Amber Pachlhofer Joyce Pack Rebecca Palte Donnette Paxton Taylor Peterson Jennifer Phillips Amanda Presnell Courtney Prowant Emily Recker Kendra Recker Cassandra Reed Demaris Reffitt Michelle Rice Kelsey Richards Melissa Ricker Emily Ritchie Garrett Royer Shannon Russell Lindsey Ryan Roderick Sanchez Lindsay Sanders Pamela Sarven Kimberly Schenk Sara Schimmoeller Margaret Schlosser Jessica Schnipke Barbara Schroeder Nathan Schroeder Victoria Serna Levi Shadle Jori Shoemaker

Bryanna Simpson Amber Sizemore Alexis Skinner Natalie Sleesman Khalilah Smith Misty Snapp Julie Sneary Veronica Snider Zachary Spear Cynthia Stauffer Sharon Stephens Amber Stewart Diane Studer Timothy Thomas Christina Torbet Alicia Townsend Erica Tucker Tamara Tucker Tabatha Turner Rebecca Vagedes Dianne Vanmetre Corrina Walter Emily Washam Olivia Welch Heather Weller Amanda Williams Ruth Williams Theresa Wilmoth Angela Wilson Michelle Wiss Tonia Wodarski Erik Wollenhaupt Seth Wollenhaupt Heather Wood Jeffrey Wright Erin Yahl Brittany Zeigler

Awnah Guerrero Azhia Gurley Camille Gurley Amanda Hammersmith James Hanes Brenda Harris Elizabeth Hart Taylor Hartman Julie Harvey Nickaylee Hastings Kelly Hefner Barbara Herrera Melissa Hile Tasha Hinebaugh Kylie Hites Kathy Hoelscher Rhonda Hollon Jamie Hook Shelly Horstman Samantha Hoskins Charles Howard Sharon Hower Lecia Humes Lindsey Hunsaker Bethel Hurles Misty Hutchinson Paige Iddings Sierra Inbody Marcus Jackson Jazmyn Jacobs Tricia James Amber Jamison Janice Jamison Deborah Jarrell Diane Johnson Lindsay Jordan Kyle Kahle Donna Kantner Michaela Kelly Ruth Kemper Tonya Kerber Ashley Kessen James Kidwell John Kimmel

Danielle King Alisha Kirchgessner Luke Kleman Jillian Kottenbrock Staci Lamb Theresa Lambert Heather Lammers Haley Landwehr Kali Lane Douglas LaRue Patricia Lawrence Julia Leary Tammy Lehman McDonnell Heather Lewis Dionne Long Jennifer Long Suzanne Lovejoy Toni Lowe Tabatha Luchini Nicole Maag Melissa Manger Latoya Manley Abigail Martin Jamie Massie June Mattevi Patricia Mayberry Katrina McClintock Jessica McKinley Jona McKinney Nicole Meeker Julie Mescher Angela Miller Brenda Miller Jill Miller Melissa Miller Rachel Miller Tyler Miller Logan Miracle Carrie Mohler Kelly Moneer Baylee Moore Brittney Moore Hallie Moore

Michaela Moore Brittney Myers Teraca Neal Amanda Newland Lamont Newsome Conita Oakes April Ogg Diana Osting Onysty Ousley David Pauff Monica Perez Sierrah Perkins Jala Phillips Deborah Pohlman Lindsay Praither Marissa Recker April Rex Gina Reynolds Kathryn Reynolds Catherine Ricker Cynthia Ricker Dru Ridenour Johnson April Roof Hannah Roof Cheryl Rostorfer Rayven Rowe Chasity Ryane Nathaniel Sackinger Brenda Schimpf Courtney Schnipke Barbara Schroeder Brenda Schroeder Lindsay Schroeder Susan Schroeder Ashley Scott Celeste Settlemire Lily Shadle Jennifer Sheaks Breane Shellabarger Tracy Shetsky Johnson Iryna Slobodzian Linda Slone Dawn Slusher Brooke Smith

Kary Smith Susan Smith Mary Sommer Cory Ann Sprague Jay Stettler Kimberly Steveley Jennifer Stevely Christine Stevenson Alisha Stirn Richard Stuber Isaac Sullivan Robyn Sunderland Abbey Terral Reagan Thornton Mackenzie Torres Jennifer Tuttobene Cinda Van Atta Brent Van Oss Kimberly Vedrode Stacey Verhoff Barbara Vonderwell Megan Wagner Honesty Walker Nicole Ward Jessica Watkins Megan Weber Sara Wehner Karla Wells Carol Wilhelm Keondra Williams Lace’ Williams Shanika Williams Heather Wilson Jessica Wilson Jessie Wilson April Winemiller Wendy Winget Josie Wolfe Christina Worthington Sarah Wortman Amber Younker

DONOR | $50 - $99 Anonymous (4) Katherine Abromavich Penny Acheson Anna Adams Amber Adkins Jennifer Allgire Keeley Anderson June Arnold Madison Baker Veronica Ballard Mindy Basil Candice Bass Mackenzie Bates Marika Beebe Sara Bellman Jodi Bennett Rhonda Beougher Lori Best Courtnie Bevington Vi’Shaan Bevis Kim Black Heather Blair Carrie Blue Nancy Bonifas Abigail Boop Hope Bowdle Charmaine Bowman Austin Boyles Abbigail Braun Sarah Brenneman Melanie Brinkman Rebecca Brinkman Kayla Broseke Yvonne Brown Kristina Burden Kathlene Burgess Edward Burwell Jr Roger Carter Ashlie Christopher Heather Cole Carol Copeland Keyamari Cornelius Fuqua Kelsey Cornell

Shonta Cotton Jacob Coughenour Lee Teri Coy Nicholas Crawford Merideth Crumrine Sara Dahill Angela Davis LaToya Davis Kayla Dee Hannah Dennis Nicole Dewitt Lora Dirmeyer Tameka Dixon Karen Donley Rebecca Drew Brenda Dunlap Evanne Dunlap Melynda Duval Brandon Dysert Abigail Egbert Lauren Fisher Elizabeth Fitzgerald Zoe Flowers Tamara Foley Christina Ford Karen Fortman Trisha Foster Michelle Foulkes Samantha Foust Elizabeth Francis Maddison Friesner Michael Fuhrman Catherine Fullenkamp Sara Geissinger Kerri Gerding Tiffanie Geren Jessica Gilchriest Tyra Glover Jenna Gonzales Michelle Goodwin Melinda Gray Carrie Greene Michael Greer Jessie Groh

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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DONORS

A Gem of Hope and Determination RUBY CASS

“IF LIMA

MEMORIAL DIDN’T HAVE THAT

TECHNOLOGY THAT NIGHT, I PROBABLY WOULD HAVE DIED.” - RUBY CASS, PATIENT Made possible by donations from our remarkable donor community, state-of-the art cone-beam CT technology and the superDimension™ navigation system enable physicians to access the most challenging tumor locations.

In the summer of 2021, while working nightshifts at a factory, Ruby Cass would keep a small cup nearby in case she needed to cough up blood. Dealing with extreme exhaustion and severe coughing episodes, her health concerns were dismissed as effects of COVID-19. During one particular night, a coworker insisted she go to Lima Memorial and rushed her to the Emergency Center, a visit that revealed a more concerning condition.

Ruby quickly received care from Dr. Jason Stienecker, Lima Memorial Pulmonologist, and underwent diagnostic testing with a cone-beam CT scan and a bronchoscopy utilizing the superDimension™ navigation system. This technology allowed for an immediate diagnosis—an airway severely obstructed by a cancerous tumor.

“Dr. Stienecker told me my airway was only as big as a coffee stir stick,” shares Ruby. “He didn’t know how I was breathing, let alone working.”

A tracheostomy performed by Dr. Stienecker that night sustained Ruby until her stoma procedure and subsequent tumor removal. Through chemotherapy, radiation, multiple cancer diagnoses and the removal of half a lung, Ruby’s faith was challenged.

“I would sit in church, saying, ‘poor me,’ because they said, ‘Cancer,’” shares Ruby. “Then God told me, ‘You’re gonna go through this, but you’re gonna go through it,’ and I knew then that I’m not gonna die. I’m gonna have to go through it, but I’m not gonna die.”

Today, Ruby moves forward with true determination and an incredible testimony, expressing gratitude for access to advanced lung cancer diagnostic technology.

Thank you to our unwavering donor community for making Ruby’s life-saving care possible.

Visit limamemorial.org to learn more about the vast array of programs and services offered at Lima Memorial.

HIGHLIGHT

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LEAVE A

LEGACY

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*

Pauline Hand Estate*

Homer Reynolds Estate*

Jennie Axe*

Ruth Ann Hartzog*

Betty Seaton*

Mary Backus*, Keith-Backus Endowment Fund

Mary J. Heffner*

Charles D. Shafer*

Katherine H. Herbst*

Burlin Sherrick

Elizabeth Baxter* Bertha R. Beam Estate* Bernice Boyer Trust* Brice B. Applas, Jr.* M. Elizabeth Chamberlin Estate* Delbert Conn Estate* Sylvia Conn Estate* Worthy and Earl Crafts Trust*

Russ and Anne Decker

Loren Stamets Estate*

Chad A. Hughes

Dr. and Mrs. David L. Steiner*

Roger D. Hughes Estate*

Ruby Stevenson Estate*

Cora B. Jones Estate*

Kermit F. Stroh*

Marie Kantner Estate*

Robert L. and Judith A. Thompson*

Mildred L. Levitt Estate*

Lynn D. Timmerman Estate*

Wilbur B. and Pauline Light Estate*

John W. Timmermeister*

Helen McDonald Estate*

Virginia Z. Timmermeister*

Hazel Curtain* Gladys Dauch*

Beulah B. Hoover*

Donna McDougle*

Kay Timmermeister

James E.* and Janice C. Meredith

William Timmermeister

Neva Montgomery Estate*

Alnora Troyer Estate*

Albert Moser*

Ruth A. Wall

E.W. Mosier and Ethel Mosier Shook*

Emil White Estate*

Dean A. DeVoe* Trust in memory of Ruth Houtzer DeVoe,* Lima Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Class of 1951 Henry and Phyllis J. Dietrich* Abigail Easton Estate* F. Miles Flickinger Trust* Charles W. Fogle* Roger L. Foust* Vera Frankhouser Estate* Albert E. Gale Estate* Gregory N. Gross Estate*

Elizabeth Neff Trust* Salvatore J. Novello Estate*

Glen C. Webb, Jr.* Donnabell Wirth Estate*

Thelma Phillips* Bernice W. Plate Estate* Robert J. Plate Estate* Roger and Della Rekart Family Living Trust* F. Miles Renninger 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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A LEGACY OF LOVE AND GIVING Henry and Phyllis Dietrich In 2005, 83-year-old Henry Dietrich found himself nearing the end of his life. Known for his resilience in overcoming past cardiac concerns, it became evident that this time Parkinson’s disease would continue to weaken him. Despite his frailty, Henry, of sound mind, quietly requested his wife Phyllis to document his final wishes. Among these wishes was a desire to leave a legacy gift to the Lima Memorial Foundation, ensuring the sense of community, compassion and Great Care he experienced at Lima Memorial would continue long after his passing.

Phyllis Dietrich

1954 graduate of

the Lima Memoria l Hospital School of Nursing

For Henry and Phyllis Dietrich, Lima Memorial held profound significance. Not only was it a workplace for Phyllis—a 1954 graduate of the Lima Memorial Hospital School of Nursing and a devoted volunteer—but it was also a place of healing for their family. It was where all three of their daughters were born, where their daughter Rose received cancer care and where both Henry and Phyllis confronted their own health challenges. Even more, Lima Memorial played a role as one of Henry's clients when he established Dietrich Incorporated, a commercial flooring and ceiling business.

“Our entire family has quite the history with Lima Memorial, dating back to my mom’s days in nursing school,” Deb Williams, Henry and Phyllis’s eldest daughter shares. “I still have some of the letters my parents would write back and forth to each other when Mom was in nursing school.”

The care and support Lima Memorial provided to Henry and his family through the years left an indelible mark that led to a selfless act of generosity in his final moments. Deb, reflecting on her father’s journey with Lima Memorial, shares: “I think he knew he was failing. During those couple of days, he had time to reflect and see the people who made a difference in his life and to show his gratitude and appreciation before he passed.”

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