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SUN HEALTH FOUNDATION 14719 W. Grand Ave. | Surprise, AZ 85374 (623) 471-8500 | SunHealthFoundation.org Foundation@SunHealth.org SUN HEALTH FOUNDATION STAFF Joe La Rue Chief Executive Officer Joe.LaRue@SunHealth.org Gina W. Ore Chief Philanthropy Officer Gina.Ore@SunHealth.org (623) 471-9560 Pamela Gralton Kohnen Sr. Director of Philanthropy Pamela.Kohnen@SunHealth.org (623) 471-8502 Bonnie Olsen Director of Philanthropy Bonnie.Olsen@SunHealth.org (623) 471-8504 Claudia Vazquez Director of Annual Giving & Operations Claudia.Vazquez@SunHealth.org (623) 471-8507

Janine McGhee Manager of Special Events/ Corporate Giving Janine.McGhee@SunHealth.org (623) 471-8503

“What a gift to our community.” That’s what West

Since exercise is a vital component of health for

Valley residents Stacey Lester and her mom Deb

women and everyone, we invite you to mark your

Kling remember thinking when they witnessed the

calendars for the Walk for Women’s Health on

opening of the Louisa Kellam Center for Women’s

Sunday, Dec. 6 in Surprise. By participating, you’re

Health at Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center in

not only supporting your health but also the health

02/02/02 with the birth of twins. Women’s health

of women in your community. Look for more

care services are a gift, which is why this summer

details soon.

issue of GenerousLiving is dedicated to shining a spotlight on the importance of ensuring health care

We hope you enjoy this issue and join us in

needs continue to be met for women and infants

celebrating women who make a difference.

through the Generosity for Generations Campaign.

Claudia Cucitro Director of Philanthropy Claudia.Cucitro@SunHealth.org (623) 471-8509

And to sharing the stories of women who inspire us

Linda Tyler Director, Marketing and Communications Linda.Tyler@SunHealth.org (623) 471-8506

This is a special issue, indeed, as we highlight the

Wishing you well.

and strengthen our communities.

perspectives of women in different roles — from the generations in one family who benefited, to a health care provider, a community leader, a business leader, to even a golfing group.

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Gina W. Ore

Todd Hornback

Gina W. Ore

Chairman Sun Health Foundation Board of Trustees

Chief Philanthropy Officer Sun Health Foundation

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Grateful for Health and Family Stacey Lester and her mother Deb Kling remember the opening of the Louisa Kellam Center for Women’s Health at Del E. Webb Hospital in Sun City West on 02/02/02 with the birth of twins. They also remember the pride they felt witnessing the Center’s arrival close to home. “What a gift to our community,” they thought.

That pride stemmed from being both West Valley residents and employees. They were both working at Sun Health at the time, Stacey at Boswell and Del E. Webb hospitals (hospital operations transitioned to Banner Health in 2008) and Deb in Sun Health’s administrative offices.

Stacey Lester and her mother Deb Kling

Stacey was first a Certified Nursing Assistant and then moved to an administrative position. Today, 18

centers. Stacey gave birth to all three of her children

Services director. She was so impressed with the

years later, she is supervisor for the administrative

in the Louisa Kellam Center for Women’s Health at

collaborative and thorough process to hire someone

staff in the executive offices at both Banner Boswell

Banner Del E. Webb. Deb received cancer diagnostic

who would best reflect the philosophy of family-

and Banner Del E. Webb medical centers. Deb retired

care at Boswell and Del E. Webb.

centered care for new moms and babies, that she realized this is where she wanted to be.

in 2019 after working at Sun Health for 18 years.

Although she had been working at Del Webb, Mother and daughter are among the generations

Stacey didn’t fully decide where she was going to

Stacey says all three children were “textbook

of families who have benefited from the women’s

give birth until 2003, when she became part of a

deliveries” and great experiences thanks to the

health services available through both medical

team to hire and onboard the Women and Infant

support she received.

was diagnosed with breast cancer 12 years ago, “It was all about my choices and decisions,” Stacey

the diagnostic services she received on both the

says. “I developed the birth plan that was important

Boswell and the Del E. Webb campuses offered the

to me, and the staff was there to offer full support.

convenience and coordinated care she needed. She

They were incredibly friendly and helpful and made

says she will always remember how comfortable

every effort to honor my wishes.

the staff made her feel and the responsiveness to her needs of the entire medical team. Today, Deb is

“The design of the entire floor, together with the

cancer free.

birthing suites, definitely has the mom, dad and the baby in mind. There’s a sense of comfort, and it feels

Because of community support for women’s health

like a family space.”

care that continues today through Sun Health Foundation’s Generosity for Generations Campaign,

Deb recalls how different the accommodations were

the Lester/Kling family is stronger — including Deb,

when Stacey was born.

her husband Clay; Stacey, her husband Billy, sons Dylon and Connor, daughter Teagan; and their

“When I delivered back then, I was moved to

extended family. Spending time poolside, family

different areas, and Stacey didn’t stay in the room

hikes and traveling are just a few of the ways they

with me,” Deb says. “Now, not only do mom and

enjoy making more memories together.

baby stay in the same room, there are new comfort features like the bathtub spa to help you labor.”

Stacey and Deb call the West Valley home and

Stacey Lester and her family

love living here. Having comprehensive women’s That bathtub spa was a big benefit for Stacey’s sister

health care services close by — from childbirth to

when she delivered at Del E. Webb.

menopause — makes life that much better, they say.

“She loved it,” Stacey says. It was actually Stacey’s positive experiences that influenced her sister and cousin to have their second children at the Women’s Center.

Although Deb’s health care experience was different, it was equally as comforting. When she

Supporting women and growing families is a true group effort. We invite you to be a part. Please contact a Director of Philanthropy at (623) 471-8500.

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Brittney Collyar, B.S.N., R.N. CARE PROVIDER SPOTLIGHT

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and others who enjoy providing a continuum of care for women of all ages from puberty, to childbirth, to menopause and beyond. Many serve generations in a single family.

Nursing Director, Women and Infant Services Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center

When asked what’s the best part of her day, Brittney is quick to say, “Supporting patients to have the birth experience they want. We become

Brittney Collyar, B.S.N., R.N., was born to work at

part of their lives because women remember this

Banner Health. Not only does she work as the

time forever.”

Nursing Director of Women and Infant Services (WIS) at Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center, she

“The West Valley population is growing and we’re

was born at a Banner hospital in the East Valley —

seeing a record number of births, which is why the

the very same one where she began her career as a nurse in obstetrics. So, it was only fitting her Banner Health colleagues presented her with a “Born to Work at Banner” T-shirt — one she wears with pride.

In high school, Brittney says she realized health

“It’s the connection with patients and making an impact in their lives” that she says she loves the most.

Women and Infant Services initiative in Sun Health Foundation’s Generosity for Generations Campaign is critically important to help fund our services expansion,” Brittney says. “When we have what we need to care for patients, it helps build that family bond.”

care was her career path. “It’s the connection with

Driving up to the Center, she was “already falling

patients and making an impact in their lives” that

in love” with what she saw. As she learned more

Brittney not only supports new moms as a nurse, she’s

she says she loves the most.

about the birthing options and services for women

a mom as well. She is part of a close-knit family that

and families, the quality of care, the top patient

includes her husband, two sons, mother and father,

The East Valley is her home and where she worked

experience scores*, the beautiful facility and more,

and four sisters; all of whom live in the East Valley.

for 14 years at three Banner hospitals in various

she realized, “This is where I want to be.”

roles as a nurse. That was until an opportunity

“Working here at the Women’s Center, I’ve returned

arose to interview for the WIS director position

Brittney works with a great team of staff and

to my true passion of women and infant services,”

at Banner Del E. Webb’s Louisa Kellam Center for

physicians, including WIS Medical Director and OB/

Brittney says. “It’s well worth the commute.”

Women’s Health in Sun City West. While it meant a

GYN, Salina Baldwin, D.O. The Women’s Center has

long commute, she decided to check it out.

attracted excellent OB/GYNs such as Dr. Baldwin

Banner Health is a Safe Place for Care dedicated to relentlessly keeping you safe. *Top 10% Patient Experience Scores for Banner Health - 4 consecutive quarters

Generosity for Generations | Our Vibrant Future We recognize donors who made total gifts of $500 or more from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 in support of the Generosity for Generations Campaign and other initiatives. $1,000,000 or greater Anonymous Anonymous* Mr. Warren D. Ruff*^^ $500,000-$999,999 Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Haiges Mrs. Ruth H. Snyder* $100,000-$499,999 Anonymous* Mrs. Jean M. Carr* Dr. and Mrs. William B. Furgerson, Jr.* Mrs. Colette M. Guiberteau Birt^^ and Louisa Kellam Suzy and Joe La Rue Mrs. Erika O. Saltzman* James L. and Ruth D. Selkman* $50,000-$99,999 Ms. Laurette Broehm* Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Colli Mrs. Carol A. Howland* Ms. Marion I. Jones* Mr. Joseph T. Muldoon Mrs. LaVerne T. Requarth* Mrs. Marlene E. Seyler* Mrs. Betty R. Shults-Jensen Mr. Gilbert H. TeWinkle* $25,000-$49,999 Anonymous (3) Ms. Mary E. Autio Mr. and Mrs. Joseph G. Chaet* Mrs. Helgar Crochelt* Mr. and Mrs. Jerald D. Gentry Mrs. Carol B. Hilder Mr. and Mrs. C. Kenneth Jenks* Mr. and Mrs. Louis E. Jutzi Mr. and Mrs. Martin C. Koenig* Mrs. Elaine S. Lahr Gina and John Ore Mr. and Mrs. Don E. Scheidt

$10,000-$24,999 Anonymous Anonymous* Ms. Gracie C. Carter Mr. and Mrs. Gerard J. Golden Mrs. Evelyn R. Grigsby* Mr. and Mrs. Todd^ Hornback Mr. Bruce C. Kelly* Mr. and Mrs. Gerald^^ F. Lapke Mr. and Mrs. Daniel^^ D. Minnix David^ and Melissa Monheit Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Northern Trust Mr. Dudley W. Puryear* Daniel J. and Patricia^ Rourke R. Jack^^* and Sandra Stephenson Mr. and Mrs. S. J. “Dutch” Svoboda Mr. Gilbert R. Vasquez Tahlya and Matt Visintainer Mrs. Aloise J. Wrobel $5,000-$9,999 Anonymous (3) Jeanne M. Blanchet, PhD Mr. and Mrs. George Bradner Mr. Francis “Chip” Burns Mr. Charles O. Cassada Mrs. Julia K. Czapor* Senator Bob^^ and Mrs. Ila Denny* Mr. and Mrs. John Drago, Jr. Mr. Bakul and Mrs. Bhakti Gosalia Mr. and Mrs. Gary W. Grambow Grand Ladies Golf Association Inspired Hearts Fundraising Dr. Irene Kovala^ and Dr. Thomas Alberg Mr. and Mrs. Richard^ V. Livengood Mr. and Mrs. James J. Maley Mr. and Mrs. John E. Norris Orcutt | Winslow Mrs. Jeana L. Petersen and Mr. John W. Cogdall Mr. Joseph W. Rooney Mr. and Mrs. William T. Sellner Mrs. Joanne C. Sheehy

Ms. Terry Bays Smith, JD^ Thunderbird Charities Mr. Richard L. Tollefson, Jr. $2,500-$4,999 Anonymous (2) Dr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Beach Ms. Elizabeth B. Chase* Mrs. Louise K. Fallner Ira J. and Laurel^^ Gedan Mr. and Mrs. Roger^ N. Gimby Mrs. Nancy Hays Mr. and Mrs. Warren Huebner Mr. Hugh “Ed” Hughes Rev. and Mrs. Ted Johns Mr. and Mrs. Lewis^ Lancaster Mr. James Lewis Mr. Dan P. Liguori Jim and Debra Maley Richard and Norma Northrop* Mrs. Bonnie B. Olsen Ms. Barbara E. Schur Mr. and Mrs. Gerald S.^ Solomon Charles E. and Jane Swanson Ms. Joan E. Worsham $1,000-$2,499 Anonymous (4) Ms. Nancy K. Adamson Mr. Wendell E. Anderson Mrs. Joanne M. Ardary Ms. Kimberly A. Blanford Ms. Carol W. Blitstein Mrs. Dorothy Blum Stan and Shirley Bormann Ms. Tricia M. Botma Mr. and Mrs. David Bradford Mrs. Mattie L. Buettner* Mr. Aaron B. Carder Mr. and Mrs. David Coon Patrick T. and Kathleen^^ Crowley Mr. William J. Cushing Mr. James Dobbins and Ms. Sharon K.* Forbes Mr. and Mrs. Lee A. Dodgion

Mr. William B. Doherty Mr. and Mrs. Delaine Donohue Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Downing Mr. Gary Egan Dr. Janice A. Ferguson^^ Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fernandez Ms. Ann Flatten Ms. Debra A. Flores Lawrence D. and Nancy J. Foy Mrs. Donnarae B. Freyermuth Mr. and Mrs. John P. Hallin Mrs. Helen Hansgen Ms. Sue Hellriegel Mrs. Betty L. Hintz Mr. Andrew and Mrs. Agnes L. Hopper* Ms. Mary E. Hubenthal Mr. John E. Johnson Ms. Vicki Johnson Mr. and Mrs. John Jung Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kohnen Mr. and Mrs. Ray Landskroner Mrs. Patricia Lewis Finnell^ Mr. and Mrs. Ronald F. Larson, JD Mr. and Mrs. Ronald L. Liebsack Ms. Barbara Mason Mr. and Mrs. Gary P. McAvoy^^ Mr. Joseph P. McGinty Mrs. Diane M. McManis Brig. Gen. (Ret) and Mrs. Albert L. Melton Rear Admiral and Mrs. Jay Miller, Jr. Ms. Linda Moore Mrs. Audrey H. Mulhollen Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Olin Ms. Courtney C. Owens Wendy and William Pardonche Gary and Penny Pinter Dr. and Mrs. Michael Pollay Mr. and Mrs. Howard M. Potts Mr. and Mrs. James R. Radley Mr. and Mrs. Richard Redmond Ms. Brandiel L. Rodriguez Mrs. Ethel M. Scarlett Mrs. Roberta C. Schaff

Mr. Walter C. Schalm Ms. Jessica E. Selby Mr. and Mrs. Michael Sheehan Mr. Brian Standage Dr. and Mrs. Richard Stuckey Mr. and Mrs. Ted Stults Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J.^^ Tibbitts Ms. Mary E. Turrentine J. Warren and Linda Tyler Dr. Mary Hope Underwood Ms. Nancy Urbach Ms. Rose Vandervort Claudia and Ricardo Vazquez Larry H. and Mary Pat Vering Mrs. Diane M. Vivian Mr. and Mrs. H. Glenn Weavers Mr. Dan F. Weinman Mrs. Chizuko N. White Mrs. Merle H. Winstead Mr. and Mrs. Jerome R. Wojtas Mr. Robert W. Zinser $500-$999 Anonymous (3) Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert L. Alvarez Dr. and Mrs. Scott^ Anderson Ms. Dortha Apland Ms. Erica Arcos Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas N. Beauchamp Mr. and Mrs. Ralph M. Behrens Ms. Karen L. Beltramo Mr. and Mrs. Harvey D. Bettesworth Mr. Charles A. Beyer Mr. and Mrs. James N. Booy^^ Ms. Elizabeth Burke Mr. Robert E. Burnett Ms. Donna R. Byron Mr. Billie B. Chandler Mr. Eugene and Mrs. Susan Colvin Ms. Jean Cook Mr. and Mrs. William M. Corfield* Mr. and Mrs. Ivan E. Dale Ms. Jean M. Davis Ms. Sandra K. Davis Mrs. Kari Davis-Curry

Ms. Margaret A. DeBoom Ms. Kathi Duarte Ms. Pat Dugan Mrs. Rita A. Dunikoski Ms. Julie E. Ellison Mrs. Clarissa Fink Mr. and Mrs. Marlin Fiola Mrs. Faye A. Fray Mrs. Kathleen Frederick Mr. Joshua Freegard Mr. Byron Georgiou Mr. and Mrs. Forrest A. Goff Mr. and Mrs. Greg Haro Mr. Paul and Mrs. Regina Greves Dr. Cheryl Hedegaard Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Hernandez Mrs. Shirley Homme Ms. Toni Horton Mrs. Carol A. Irwin Ms. Phyllis Jacobs Ms. Marcia C. James Wes and Luanne Jorgensen Mr. and Mrs. Frank E.^^ Joyce Ms. Arlene M. Kershaw Mrs. Marilyn P. Kluge Mr. Lawrence F. Kolb Mr. and Mrs. James Koltveit Dr. and Mrs. Phillip Koo Mr. Edward H. and Mrs. Linda K. Koning Mr. and Mrs. Ernest W. Kuck Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Lamps Mrs. Barbara Lane Ms. Belinda S. Lane Ms. Theresa M. Lentini Mr. Billy and Mrs. Stacey Lester Ms. Betty Lynch Mr. and Mrs. Gary T. Macon Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mayfield Mrs. Rosemary K. Mazero Mr. Richard W. Miles Mrs. Joanne Miller* Ms. Genevieve Mountain Ms. Susan Mouret Ms. Jan A. Nelson Rev. Lowell^ and Deborah Nelson

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$500-$999 continues Mr. Andre Oakley Mrs. Betty J. Oeding Ms. Brenda Oguinn Ms. Patricia O’Neil Ms. Carole M. Parnell Mrs. Barbara Pigott Ms. Mary Anne Poggenburg Ms. Diane K. Poulter Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth B. Reinstein Mrs. Doris J. Rettger Dr. and Mrs. Robert Rings Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd E. Schill Mrs. Cicely Schmidgall Mr. and Mrs. Gerald A. Schreiber Ms. Patricia Shaw Ms. Regina L. Sheets Mrs. Diane Shepard Mr. Timothy Shipe Mrs. Nancy Q. Shovlain Mr. Saul N. Silbert* Mrs. Christine M. “Chickie” Smith Mr. and Mrs. Randy Smith^^ Mr. Stanley L. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Timothy L. Smith Mrs. Laura E. Snow Ms. Nancy J. Soine Mr. and Mrs. John D.^^ Spooler Mr. Donald J. Stanton Mr. and Mrs. Edward Strong Mr. and Mrs. Allen L. Swedenborg Mr. Roger Tharp Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Ray Thorsvik Mr. Jaime Torres Dr. and Mrs. John Tullai Mr. and Mrs. John J. Turpin, Jr. Ms. Mary I. Valenzuela-Resto Mr. Dennis Vanhoose Ms. Terry Wallace Mrs. Nannine H. Wheeler Mr. and Mrs. Jeff White Bruce and Debi Williams Mr. and Mrs. William W. Wilkins Joyce and Adam Wilt Ms. Susan A. Witter Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Yasutake Dr. Edward Y. Zamrini

LEGACY LEADERS We are proud to recognize Legacy Leaders. Thank you for elevating Sun Health Foundation to the level of “family.” Many Leagcy Leaders have named Sun Health Foundation as beneficiary in a Will or a Living Trust. Others have chosen to make a charitable gift that provides income for life. Other ways include a Charitable Remainder or Lead Trust, a Life Insurance Policy, or a Retirement Account.

Anonymous (25) Anonymous* (14) Mr. Charles A. Adams, JD Mr. Louis E. Albright* Ms. Norma J. Anderson* Mrs. Joan A. Anderson Dr. Roger B. Anderson Mrs. Dorothy Arnold Ms. Mary E. Autio Mrs. Jean F. Bachman Mrs. Joanne G. Backs Ms. Helen Bartholomew Mrs. Lois M. Becker Mrs. Anne L. Bieter Ms. Mildred Bilancetti Jeanne M. Blanchet, PhD Thomas and Anna Blankenship* Ms. Carol W. Blitstein Mrs. Phyllis A. Borysko Mrs. Marcia A. Boston Ms. Laurette Broehm* Mrs. Katherine A. Brown* Mrs. Edith A. Brozka Mrs. Mattie L. Buettner* Mrs. Delores A. Buller Mr. James H. Burchill Mrs. Norma B. Cameron Mrs. Jean M. Carr* Ms. Gracie Carter Mr. and Mrs. Joseph G. Chaet* Ms. Elizabeth B. Chase* Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Colli Mr. and Mrs. Ralph W. Colrud Mrs. Mary Jo Copelan* Mr. and Mrs. William M. Corfield* Ms. Barbara A. Cornell Mrs. Elizabeth S. Cox Mrs. Katherine M. Craine* Mrs. Phyllis R. Curry Mr. Wilmer R. Dachtler Mrs. Sara E. Dean

Sen. Bob^^ and Mrs. Ila Denny* Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Dierks Mr. Ray P. Dinsmore, Jr. Mrs. Marcia M. Diven Mr. William B. Doherty Mr. Lester R. Dray Mr. Robert J. Droesch Miss Isabell A. Eakin Mr. Clark Engle Ms. Charlotte M. Erb* Rev. and Mrs. Vernon Ermeling Mrs. Louise K. Fallner Dr. Joan R. Fedor Mrs. Patricia Lewis Finnell^ Ms. Ann Flatten Dr. and Mrs. William B. Furgerson, Jr.* Mr. and Mrs. George H. Galstad, Jr. Mrs. Rosemary Gibb Mr. Stanley J. Ginda Mrs. Mary Lou Goodfriend Dr. Harold E. Gries Mrs. Evelyn R. Grigsby* Mrs. Mildred V. Groat Mrs. Colette M. Guiberteau Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Haiges Mrs. Nancy S. Hamilton* Mr. and Mrs. Harold R. Hanselman Mrs. Helen Hansgen Dr. and Mrs. Oliver J. Harper Joe T. Hayashi, MD Mr. and Mrs. James A. Healy* Mr. and Mrs. James G. Hess Mrs. Carol B. Hilder Mrs. Ruth B. Hoover* Mr. Andrew and Mrs. Agnes Hopper* Mr. Edwin C. Howe Mrs. Carol A. Howland* Mr. Ed Hughes Mr. Vernon J. Jenkins Mrs. Susanne M. Jensen Mr. and Mrs. Howard E. Jones

Ms. Marion I. Jones* Mr. and Mrs. Louis E. Jutzi Dr. and Mrs. Walter M. Kalback Birt^^ and Louisa Kellam Mr. Bruce C. Kelly* Mr. George W. Keyes* Mrs. Jane B. Kimpel* Mrs. Nancy E. Klar Mr. and Mrs. Martin C. Koenig* Mr. Jack P. Kurrle Suzy and Joe La Rue Mrs. Elaine S. Lahr Dr. Gregory Lane* Mrs. Hazel I. Leslie Mrs. Susan Q. Lewis Mrs. Joyce Loding Mr. and Mrs. Michael^^ Mandell Mr. and Mrs. Walter Martin Mrs. Diane M. McManis Dr. G. Robert^^ and Rae K. McMillan Dr. Donald and Mrs. Nadine Meis Mr. and Mrs. Werner W. Metsch Mr. and Mrs. John Meyerhoffer Mr. and Mrs. Ernest J. Mueller Mr. Joseph T. Muldoon Ms. Jan A. Nelson Mr. Myron E. Noben Richard and Norma Northrop* Ms. Mary A. Nykamp Mrs. Barbara J. Penhallow Ms. Mary Anne Poggenburg Mr. and Mrs. Robert K. Pratt Mr. Dudley W. Puryear* Mr. and Mrs. James R. Radley Mr. and Mrs. Richard Redmond Mr. John D. Reeber* Mrs. Mary B. Reichstein Mrs. LaVerne T. Requarth* Mrs. Doris J. Rettger Mr. John Retynski Mrs. Ina M. Romito

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Mr. Burton S. Turney Ms. Mary E. Turrentine Mr. and Mrs. H. Glenn Weavers Ms. Susan L. White Mr. and Mrs. Edwin L. Williamson Mr. Noel W. and Mrs. Jayne Willis* Mr. Ralph Wirebaugh Mr. Raymond W. Wirsing Ms. Joan E. Worsham Mr. Alan C. Wren* Mrs. Aloise J. Wrobel Dr. Albin J. Zielen Mr. Robert W. Zinser

* Departed ^ Board member ^^ Former Board member

A C O N V E R S AT I O N W I T H PAT R I C I A L E W I S F I N N E L L

Women in Philanthropy Sun Health Foundation’s Generosity for Generations

Q. As a leader, innovator and mentor for

Campaign celebrates those who make an impact

fundraising development programs throughout

with their contributions of time, talent, treasure

the country, what would you single out as your

and testimony.

favorite experience?

I loved working with Campfire Girls & Boys, where

Recently, it was our great pleasure to talk with

we created an after-school help line for kids and

Patricia Lewis Finnell, ex-officio member of the Sun

other innovative programs. Members of this youth

Health Foundation Board of Trustees and vice-

development organization learned to reach out, help

chair of the Sun Health Services Board, about her

others and pursue successful careers.

Alexandria, Virginia. At the time our country was

love of philanthropy and the rippling effect it has.

Ms. Finnell’s extensive professional and volunteer

Q. You’ve also held countless volunteer positions

experiencing an economic depression, and the

service in philanthropy has focused in the areas of

throughout your life. Why do you volunteer? How

symphony was in severe financial turmoil. We were

professional development, nonprofit governance,

has it given meaning to your life?

able to bring financial stability to the symphony. It

youth causes, mental health and civic work.

I’ve always done it; I think being a volunteer is part of

was very difficult but very rewarding.

my DNA. I can honestly say every paid job I have held Q. Where are you from, and what brought you

has resulted from my volunteering.

Q. Your volunteer service includes contributions to both Sun Health boards. How long have you

to Arizona?

I was born in Los Angeles and raised in Seattle,

I’m such a strong advocate of volunteering. If you

served, and what have you enjoyed the most?

Washington, from age 10. I raised a family and

think about some of the great forces in this society,

I have always admired Sun Health and the

grew my career there, too. My role as CEO for the

much of it has been because of people voluntarily

contributions it makes. That’s why I’ve served for 12

Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) took

acting and giving.

years. My roles have included chair and vice-chair of the Foundation Board of Trustees, and I’m now an

us to Alexandria, Virginia. When I decided to retire, the first of three so-called retirement attempts,

One meaningful volunteer position I had was as

my husband and I contemplated whether to return

president of the Symphony Board of Trustees in

ex-officio member of that board.

to Washington or move to Arizona. Because we wanted the sun rather than the gray of the Pacific Northwest, we visited my best friend in Sun City West during August and realized we could survive the Arizona heat.

“Engaging in philanthropy is an expression of ourselves as human beings. Philanthropy conveys the love of humankind and the graciousness of being able to be a part of the greater good.”

– Patricia Lewis Finnell

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wonderful by the way.

“If I were asked what is the best thing one can expect in life, I would say — the privilege of being useful.”

– Eleanor Roosevelt

we’re honored that you’re sharing your insights with

Q. You’ve made three attempts to retire from

back and supporting superior health care in the

us here in Arizona. Just how important is Sun Health

your day-to-day jobs, and now it’s official. What

West Valley?

Foundation’s Generosity for Generations Campaign?

do you enjoy doing when you’re not serving in

A quote I often refer to is from Eleanor Roosevelt; it

This Campaign is a very important component of

your volunteer board roles?

speaks to the power of personal contributions to the

the development of the West Valley because it

I enjoy golf, playing the piano and I like to read a lot.

betterment of society: “If I were asked what is the best

shines a light on the impact of philanthropy for all

Traveling, too, which I hope to do more of someday.

thing one can expect in life, I would say — the privilege

of society. Yes, the Campaign is raising important

I have been very fortunate to have traveled both

of being useful.”

funds for superior health care and doing so much

professionally and personally to many countries and

more. In my years of studying philanthropy, it’s

to every state in the U.S. I love to visit other places

People yearn to be useful and know that their

apparent that people who give — no matter how

and people and to learn their histories and visions

contributions to the causes important to them are

little or great — invite others to do the same,

for the future. I have not traveled in the Orient ... so

useful as well.

whether directly or indirectly. It is their example and

that’s on my bucket list.

I enjoy the ability to participate in the decision-

From the birth of babies to mammograms and other

making process and help make meaningful decisions

women’s diagnostic services, you’ve got to have

for the advancement of health care and wellness

healthy women in order to have a healthy society.

services in the West Valley.

I get my mammogram at the Women’s Center and benefit from other diagnostic care. Their services are

Q. With all the roles you’ve had leading philanthropic campaigns throughout the country,

their support for causes meaningful to them that inspire others to be philanthropic, too. Philanthropy

My daughter and her husband live in Mesa, and

inspires philanthropy.

my son and his family live in California. I do relish spending time with them.

Q. Among the Campaign’s health care and wellness initiatives is one focusing on Women and Infant

Q. Do you have a philosophy about life or special

Services. Just how important is this initiative?

message or quote you’d like to share about giving

It’s tremendously important, both for my community and for me personally.

The women’s program (at Banner Del E. Webb’s Louisa Kellam Center for Women’s Health) fills a critical need for families and generations of women.

Ms. Finnell at The Colosseum in Rome, Italy

The Inspiration and Impact of Community Support Women’s health is a multifaceted and growing area of

“People come from all over the Valley because of

medical care and wellbeing for all ages and stages of

the innovative hospital services for women and

life. With continued West Valley growth, expansion of

babies and the OB/GYNs in this community who

obstetrics facilities for moms and babies is essential

provide superior health care,” she says. When

to continue to accommodate the needs of families.

growing families in our community thrive, we are

Louisa and Birt Kellam

all strengthened.

That’s why support for the Women and Infant Services initiative in Sun Health Foundation’s

It Takes a Village

Sun City Grand resident Nancy Foy served as a lead

Generosity for Generations Campaign is so important.

When individuals and groups come together to

coordinator of the tournament, which included

Funding this initiative has a rippling effect — not only

support their community, incredible things happen.

184 women.

supporting families but also generations of women

Sun Health Foundation recently received a gift of

who benefit from the services of OB/GYNs and other

$6,137 from the Grand Ladies Golf Association

“We’re all moms and grandmas, and we wanted to

medical personnel caring for women’s health needs

(GLGA). The 18-hole golf group at Sun City Grand in

give back to support what touches us personally

from childbirth to menopause and beyond.

Surprise enjoys supporting local charities to make

and supports our growing community,” Nancy says.

lives better for those around them.

“This initiative really spoke to us and gave us a real

The Need is Great

focus for this tournament.”

Since the Louisa Kellam Center for Women’s Health

The March golf tournament was conducted in honor

opened 18 years ago at what is known today as

of women and families in the West Valley and will

You’re invited to join the village of support for

Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center, the number of

support Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center’s new

women, families and generations. To learn more,

births has been steadily rising, from 300 births in

health care advancements for women and infants

visit SunHealthFoundation.org or contact us at

2002 to the 2019 record high of 2,039 births.

through the Foundation’s Campaign.

(623) 471-8500.

With homebuilders in surrounding communities adding thousands of new home sites in the near future, it is clear that population growth will continue at a record rate for at least the next 10 years. That means more families.

Brittney Collyar, Nursing Director for Women and Infant Services at the medical center, says they see families from Surprise, Wickenburg, Peoria, Glendale and even from the East Valley, primarily Mesa.

The Louisa Kellam Center for Women’s Health was named to honor Louisa and Birt Kellam’s generosity that truly impacts future generations.

The Kellams were so excited by the intergenerational concept for the women’s center they wanted to ensure it became a reality.

Here’s an excerpt from a news article that appeared just prior to the opening 18 years ago underscoring the rippling effect support can have.

“Louisa’s eyes misted at the thought that their donation (together with husband Birt Kellam) will benefit so many people and encourage others to contribute to the hospital. Someone once told her: ‘People will see your name and know they can do something also.’” — January 2002 Daily New-Sun article

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Living

YOUR FINANCIAL HEALTH: ASK THE EXPERT

How Do You Center Your Circle in Times of Uncertainty?

During periods of uncertainty, like the pandemic

revisiting routinely is a key first step in carrying out

we are facing together, it’s vital for us to assess

your wishes and alleviating stress and uncertainty

foundational elements of our lives and to center

for your family.

our circle. This may include our own safety or the safety of loved ones. Or, to focus on other priorities

2. Evaluate if your retirement plans are “future

or relationships. It certainly includes our finances.

proof.” Many people spend their pre-retirement years focusing on the “accumulation” stage.

Jane Ceasor is owner of Ceasor Insurance Consultants, a family company. She is a second-generation native of Scottsdale/ Phoenix and has served in the financial services industry for 38 years. She also is a valued member of Sun Health Foundation’s Board of Trustees.

A potter’s first step in creating a successful piece

However, many of the challenges facing your

is to center the clay on the wheel. The reason is

retirement security are likely to come in the

simple. If the clay is not in the center of the wheel,

“distribution phase” - during your retirement years.

the centrifugal force will make it lean to one side as

Some of the risks that can impact your plans include

can help to diversify your portfolio and provide a

the wheel turns and the potter will not be able to

market uncertainty, increased taxes or inflation,

plan for the unexpected.

mold the clay properly.

unexpected or emergency expenses, increased longevity, and the need for long-term care.

On a regular basis, and certainly during these

Is this a prudent time for you to center your retirement, philanthropic giving and other planning?

uncertain times, it is important to revisit your

If you think that your tax burden may be higher in

financial plans to determine if they are in line with

the future, you may want to create a mix of assets

If you wish to center your philanthropic giving and

your current goals. It’s a good time to properly

that are taxable, tax-deferred, and tax-free.

make an impact in your own community, consider Sun

address the “what ifs” that life will inevitably bring.

Health Foundation’s planned giving options. Leave 3. One solution to provide retirement income and/

a legacy that reflects your vision for the future. Feel

or tax-exempt benefits for your loved ones and for

free to share this important information with your

your favorite charities is cash value life insurance.

family. To learn more about the options to designate

1. Work with your adviser to review estate

Cash value life insurance harnesses uninterrupted

your preferred charitable cause, contact a Sun Health

plans and other beneficiary designations such

compound interest and can provide income tax-

Foundation Director of Philanthropy at (623) 471-8500.

as retirement accounts and life insurance

free access to potential policy cash value that is

beneficiaries. Putting these plans in place today and

uncorrelated with the markets. A permanent policy

Here are three action items to consider:

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Live Well & Celebrate!

Living well includes both physical and emotional wellbeing. Along with diet and exercise, celebrating life’s milestones in your family and community contribute too. Sun Health Foundation is offering ways to both live well and celebrate:

VIRTUAL

Heroes with Heart Gala Saturday, November 7

Walk for Women’s Health Sunday, December 6

Celebrating 50 Years of Superior Health Care

We all need some fresh air, and December is the perfect time to social distance while getting some much-needed exercise for you and your family. Walk YOUR way during this fun 5K. You can join us onsite in Surprise, walk in your neighborhood, or participate virtually.

Whichever way you choose, you’re not only supporting your health but also the health of women and families in your community.

Join us virtually for this milestone event, where we will be honoring Rajeev Kathuria, M.D., thoracic cardiovascular surgeon, and community partners as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Banner Boswell Medical Center.

Benefiting the medical center’s Emergency Department and Patient Care Transformation

Benefiting Women and Infant Services at Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center

For event information, contact Janine McGhee at (623) 471-8503 or Janine.Mcghee@SunHealth.org.

LEARNING

Sun Health Offers Online Health & Wellness Services You may know Sun Health Wellness for the industry-leading, award-winning community-based health and wellness programs, classes, and services.

Beginning August 31, health education access is advancing to an exciting new level. Through virtual learning modules, now you will have convenient access to the resources that help you enhance your health and wellbeing any time, on your time. Build your resiliency and feel empowered to live a longer, healthier, more purposeful life with LiveWell Learning.

To learn more, visit LiveWellLearning.org

Please note: As we plan these events, special consideration is being given to the times we’re in and the heightened need to be safe. Rest assured your health and safety are our top priorities.

These programs are funded in part by your gifts to Sun Health Foundation.