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LEADERSHIP
Fiscal Year 2021 (10/1/20 - 9/30/21)
Sheltering Arms Administrative Officers
Dianne V. Jewell, PT, DPT, PhD, President & CEO
James S. Litsinger, CPA, Chief Financial Officer
Alex Grisham, CISSP, ITIL, VP, Information Technology & Information Security Officer
Stephanie Sulmer, MBA, MSW, LCSW, VP, Marketing and Business Development
Amanda Worley, VP, Human Resources & Corporation Compliance Officer
Bryan Gilreath, PT, DPT, OCS, AVP Outpatient Therapy & Fitness Services
Sheltering Arms Institute Administrative Officers
Alan Lombardo, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer
Richard Kunz, MD, Chief Medical Officer
James S. Litsinger, CPA, Chief Financial Officer
Matt Wilks, PT, MSPT, NCS, VP, Chief Rehabilitation Officer
Misty Woodward, MScM, BSN, RN, VP, Chief Nursing Officer
Alex Grisham, CISSP, ITIL, VP, Information Technology & Information Security Officer
Stephanie Sulmer, MBA, MSW, LCSW, VP, Marketing and Business Development
Linda M. Tiemens, VP, Quality and Care Coordination
Amanda Worley, VP, Human Resources
Roberto Diesta, Director of Facilities
Tanza Westry, Director of Finance
Foundation Board Officers
John L. McElroy III, President, Sheltering Arms Foundation
Kelly del Campo Merricks, CFRE, MBA, Secretary, VP of Philanthropy
James S. Litsinger, CPA, Treasurer, Hospital CFO
Joint Venture Board of Managers
Lawrence E. Gibson
Current Chair (effective July 2020; former Vice Chair through June 2020)
Dianne V. Jewell, PT, DPT, PhD President & CEO of Sheltering Arms
Ashby R. Hackney
Sheltering Arms Board Chair
Message from our Leaders
Each day, amazing recoveries take place at our hospital and outpatient locations as our healthcare heroes help people fight to reclaim their lives following the unexpected. Reflecting on fiscal year 2021, we are incredibly proud of all that the hospital, outpatient, and foundation teams have accomplished together.
Thanks to support from our donors, the capital campaign that funded construction of our new hospital exceeded its $50 million goal. This substantial philanthropic investment is already impacting thousands of families as more than 2,100 patients from the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond received exceptional transdisciplinary care that fostered superior outcomes.
Alan Lombardo, FACHE CEO of Sheltering Arms Institute,
a collaboration with VCU Health
Lawrence E. Gibson Joint
Venture Board Chair
John “Mac” L. McElroy III President of Sheltering Arms Foundation
Theodore W. Price Sheltering Arms Foundation
Board Chair
Collaborations and community partnerships enable us to further support holistic recoveries. Together with VCU’s C ERSE within the Department of PM&R and the Central Virginia VA Health Care System, we became one of only four centers in the nation to earn dual spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury model systems status. This means patients and their loved ones can stay closer to home and receive the expert care they need following life-altering injuries and serious neurological conditions.
Our outpatient teams have also produced impressive results by serving more than 8,200 people, many of whom continued their progress with us after being discharged from Sheltering Arms Institute Hospital. The rehabilitation services and technology offered at our outpatient locations complement hospital services to create an unrivaled continuum of care.
These achievements are only a preview of the impact we will make in the coming years. The future holds endless possibilities for rehabilitation patients thanks to our talented team members and generous donors. Thank you for your invaluable support as we continue striving to reinvent rehabilitation for life beyond limits.
of patients would recommend Sheltering Arms and Sheltering Arms Institute to their friends and loved ones
98% would recommend Sheltering Arms for outpatient therapy
93% would recommend Sheltering Arms Institute for hospital rehabilitation
(Source: Feedtrail® and Press Ganey® patient surveys) 95 %
2 AWARDS
OUTPATIENT CLINIC SURVEYS
Rated five out of five stars
99% rated care provided by their therapist five stars
97% rated their registration process five stars
100% rated their care five stars in keeping health and safety in mind regarding COVID precautions
Source: Feedtrail® patient survey
• Greater Richmond Association for Commercial Real Estate Project of the year
• Virginia Living Magazine Top Hospital
TOP 5
OUTPATIENT CONDITIONS TREATED
• Low Back Pain
• Cervicalgia (Neck Pain)
• Other Abnormalities of Gait and Mobility
• Other Symptoms and Signs Involving the Musculoskeletal System
• Other Symptoms and Signs Involving the Nervous System
11,766
PARTNER FOR LIFE VISITS
TOP 13
%
Sheltering Arms Institute ranks in the 87th percentile nationally for functional outcome measures
(Source: eRehabData®)
26 ADVANCED CERTIFICATIONS earned by team members
22 TEAM MEMBERS
VOLUNTEER HOURS completed by team members 168 presented at academic conferences
LEADERSHIP
Sheltering Arms Board of Directors
Ashby R. Hackney, Chair
John D. Burns, MBA, FACHE, Vice Chair
Holly Antrim
Peter H. Bowles
W. Lee Chaney III, CPA
David E. Constine III
Patricia B. Cushnie, BSN, MEd
Teresa Reynolds DiMarco
Sandra M. Douglas, JD, CHC, CHPC
Lawrence E. Gibson
Theodore W. Price, Foundation Board Chair
Leslie Wyatt, RN, MS
Peter A. Zedler, MD
Junior Board Officers
Sarah Poitevent Porter, President
Jean Davenport Hershey, Past-President
Alyson Green Croft, Corresponding Secretary
Mary Buford Guthridge, Recording Secretary
Christian Thompson Henderson, Treasurer
Rachel Kidwell McNulty, Bal Co-Chair
Joint Venture Board of Managers
Lawrence E. Gibson, Current Chair
Deborah Davis, Co-Chair
Ryan Raisig, MHA, FACHE, Secretary and Treasurer
David X. Cifu, MD
Ilvy Cotterell, MD (effective July 2021)
Patricia Cushnie, BSN, MEd
Ashby R. Hackney
Dianne V. Jewell, PT, DPT, PhD
Alex Valadka, MD (through June 2021)
Paul Wesolowski
Peter A. Zedler, MD
Caroline Allen Smith, Bal Co-Chair
Ashley Krupin Tischer, Sponsor Chair
Eugenie Valentine Calderon, Corporate Sponsor Chair
Foundation Board of Directors
Theodore W. Price, Chair
Peter H. Bowles, Vice Chair
Richard M. Bagby
Gina P. Bass
Andy H. Bennett
Michael W. Bor
Charles M. Caravati III
W. Bates Chappell (Emeritus)
Patricia B. Cushnie, BSN, MEd
Barbara H. Dunn, PhD, RN
Lawrence E. Gibson
Ashby R. Hackney, Corporate Board Chair
Russell B. Harper
Jean D. Hershey (Ex-Officio)
Dianne V. Jewell, PT, DPT, PhD, SAC President & CEO (Ex-Officio)
Rick Kelley
Sarah P. Porter (Ex-Officio)
Lisa Taylor Powell
Sue H. Schutt
LaTasia S. Turpin
Leslie Wyatt, RN, MS
THE CLIFTON HOUSE CIRCLE
The Clifton House Circle honors individuals who have made legacy gift commitments by naming Sheltering Arms Foundation as a beneficiary in their estate plans.
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Mrs. Helga A. Boyan
Mr. Austin Brockenbrough III
Shirley Carter*
William and Patricia B. Cushnie
James R.* and Rowena F.* Dillenger
Dr. Barbara H. Dunn
Virginia C. Ellett*
James M. Frye*
Gladys W. Fulp*
Gordon and Larry Gibson
Frances Chilton Gresham*
Ada M. Harlow*
Roberta Keller
Gordon F. A.* and Annie Mae* Ledbetter
Dr. Anne H. and Mr. John L. McElroy III
Lucy Ann Oliver*
Mr. John E. Pullin
Thomas Seay*
Sarah Keller Sipe
William Sitterding* Trust
Shawne Soper
David S. Walker, Jr.*
Ms. Jacqueline S. Westfall
John D. Whitehurst*
Mrs. E. Otto N. Williams, Jr. *deceased
GIVING
POWER
Philanthropy in Action
We have imagined a bold vision: to reinvent rehabilitation for life beyond limits. The robust continuum of services that we offer, from hospital to outpatient to fitness and wellness, fosters this goal by providing support for thousands of individuals and their families as they heal mentally and physically from injury or illness.
Through the generosity of our community, the Sheltering Arms Foundation strengthens our continuum of care by helping align programs, services, equipment, and technology across each stage of the rehabilitation journey to enhance the quality of life for the people we serve. Several initiatives supported by the Foundation in fiscal year 2021 include:
• Purchasing advanced technology such as the EksoNR exoskeleton and electrical simulation cycle to help patients reinforce and build upon gains made in the hospital, outpatient, and exercise-based programs to cultivate a healthier community;
• Adding two VER-CLINIC telehealth carts to Sheltering Arms Institute Hospital for patients to connect with medical specialists and receive consultative services virtually to support their rehabilitation stay without having to leave for appointments;
• Implementing music therapy at Club Rec and Sheltering Arms Institute Hospital thanks to a grant from the Emily and Coleman Hunter Trust and Walter W. Regirer and Maria Teresa Regirer Foundation to help patients express their feelings through songwriting, playing instruments, singing, or swaying to the rhythm; and
• Launching a Club Rec expressive arts program in partnership with the Visual Arts of Center of Richmond through a grant from the David S. Walker, Jr. Foundation (Bank of America) for members to explore a variety of mediums such as painting, sculpture, and collage, which is proven to nurture healing and mental well-being.
Every day you can see philanthropy in action at Sheltering Arms Institute and Sheltering Arms. Your generosity helps our patients and their families find the Power to Overcome!
TRIBUTE GIFTS
Gifts Made in Honor of (January 1 – December 31, 2021)
Anna Albright
Mr. Bernard Brooks
Becky Alwood
Mr. and Mrs. C. Clayton Mayhood
Eleanor Angle
Beckett Charitable Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. David A. Lyons
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred L. Stratford III
Ms. Eleanor Thomson and Mr. James Smith
Wesley Ashberry
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Ashberry
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Jackson
Mathews Lions Charity Foundation, Inc
Nancy S. Barret
Chesapeake Bay Circle of the King’s Daughters and Sons
Justin W. Bennett
Ms. Jacqueline M. McCay
Kathryn Blosser
Mr. and Mrs. C. Clayton Mayhood
Dr. Charles H. Bonner
Ms. Crissandra J. Faison
Michael W. Bor
Mr. and Mrs. James E. Ukrop
Abbey Colley
Mr. and Mrs. C. Clayton Mayhood
Caitlyn Davies
Mr. Francis W. Latham
Robert Dervishian
Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Napier
The Diesta Family
Mr. Roberto Diesta
Dallas J. Disbro
Charles S. and Lisa P. Luck and family
Dwight D. Flammia, Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Dwight D. Flammia, Jr.
Chaplain Dr. Gloria Flowers
Capt. Darl W. Jewell, Jr. and Dr. Dianne V. Jewell
Anne Fox
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Brennan
Lawrence E. Gibson
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey E. Markunas
Bryan C. Gilreath
Ms. Becky Alwood
Ann and Hill Griffin
Mr. Rich Truscott
Henry C. Hager
In honor of mountain bike race fundraiser (98)
Maggie Hager
Anne Marie Whittemore
Russell B. Harper
Mr. and Mrs. E. Claiborne Robins, Jr.
Ellis Kate Hatcher
Mrs. Doris Nelson Hatcher
Peter Hawks
Mrs. Samantha Stetson
PATIENTS
Project Gratitude
We believe expressing gratitude can inspire great acts. We are thankful for our patients for choosing us for their care, for patients’ families for engaging and being responsive to their loved one’s recovery, and for our incredible team members who provide compassionate care to our patients. Our team members are grateful to be part of each patient’s journey to help them
Donations to Project Gratitude have made many things possible. Highlights from this year include:
• Patient welcome bags
• Patient wheelchair totes
• Team celebrations
• Nursing care journals
• Renovations of mothers’ and Watson rooms at Sheltering Arms Institute Hospital
find their Power to Overcome. To celebrate this journey, the Foundation recently implemented an initiative called Project Gratitude, which offers a special opportunity for patients and their family members or caregivers to recognize the individuals who provided care and support needed throughout recovery.
Please express our forever gratitude to all of the staff at Sheltering Arms for their call to care for those who can’t care for themselves. They all are a gift from above. - Family members of former patient
GIVE BACK 23 Team Members Honored by Patients
Thank you to our heroes!
TRIBUTE GIFTS
Gifts Made in Honor of continued
Shannon Hernandez
Mr. and Mrs. E. William Wohlford
Jessica Hupe
Mr. Francis W. Latham
Kim Johnson
Mary and Scott Zweifel
Patricia Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Rion
Jarrett J. Kipp
Mr. and Mrs. Mitch Fox
Elizabeth Kirkham
Dr. Victoria Kirkham
Lisa A. Kline
Ms. Stephanie Noonan
Inger Kristoffersen
Mr. Alex Grisham
Sid Lane
Mr. Rich Truscott
Brenda Lewis
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin E. Pride
Mrs. Richard R. Lower
Ms. Patricia M. Ambler
Ms. Nancy S. Barret
Mr. and Mrs. George L. Booth
Mrs. Alexander J. Kay, Jr.
Mrs. Charles M. Terry, Jr.
Sean McBride
Ms. Susan B. Robertson
John “Mac” L. McElroy III
Mr. and Mrs. V. Cassel Adamson, Jr.
Mr. William L. Berry
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Brennan
Mr. and Mrs. Trent S. Kerns
Mary Earle McElroy
Ms. Ellen E. Spong
Kelly del Campo Merricks
Mr. Jan Clarke
Margaret Anne Noftsinger
Ms. Mary Childs
Ted and Carol Price
Mrs. Catherine T. Jackson
Lisa B. Resch
Mr. and Mrs. John P. Bierowski
Mrs. Linda Poage
Wayne Resch
Wayne Resch
Mrs. Linda Poage
Lisa B. Resch
Rhonda Riggleman
Kate X. Lim
Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Schutt
Dr. Shelby Johnson Wright
Dan Roquemore
Mr. Francis W. Latham
Rebecca Sargeant
Mr. and Mrs. C. Clayton Mayhood
Sue H. Schutt
Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Schutt
Jason Seltzer
Ms. Becky Alwood
Sheltering Arms Bon Air
Rehabilitation Center Team Members
Ms. Barbara H. Ramos
Sheltering Arms Institute Team Members
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy H. Williams
Sheltering Arms Hanover
Rehabilitation Center Team
Members
Mr. William M. Pitts
All Sheltering Arms Team Members
Sarah D. Kay
Ms. Isabel C. Tyler
Mrs. Candace S. Young
Elizabeth Stanley
Mr. and Mrs. C. Clayton Mayhood
Robbie Svoboda
Mrs. William T. Steele III
Cole Sydnor
Mr. and Mrs. Trent S. Kerns
Mrs. Charles M. Terry, Jr.
Ms. Patricia M. Ambler
Ms. Nancy S. Barret
Mrs. Richard R. Lower
Ms. Laura T. Sellers
Dr. and Mrs. Charles V. Terry
Ms. Carol T. Wingo
Tim and Betty Anne Teter
Dr. and Mrs. John T. Gupton III
Timothy A. Teter
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gupton
Chinnamma Thomas
Mr. and Mrs. Vijay M. Thomas
Margaret “Peggy” Valentine
Mr. and Mrs. Barbour T. Farinholt
Mrs. Lucy B. Meade
Mr. and Mrs. Henry L. Valentine III
Carmelo Vazquez
Mr. and Mrs. Eric L. Mann
David Vincelette
Mrs. Donna B. Maloney
Elyse Wells
Facebook friends on her birthday
Emily Williamson
Facebook friends on her birthday
Elizabeth F. Wilson
Mr. and Mrs. Randolph L. Ellis
Diane L. Wright
Mr. and Mrs. Murray H. Wright
Leslie G. Wyatt
Ms. Rennie McAllister
SERVING OUR COMMUNITY
Community Partnerships
As part of our mission, we give back to the community by supporting and partnering with other local nonprofits to extend our patient services. Additionally, we are fortunate to welcome several of our partners to Sheltering Arms Institute Hospital to assist in mentoring patients directly to ensure they have, or are connected with, needed resources before returning to the community.
Organizations seeking a grant from the Sheltering Arms Fund complete an application through the Community Foundation for a greater Richmond. The Community Partnerships Board Committee then determines recipients and presents its recommendations to the Sheltering Arms Corporate Board for final approval.
Alone we can do so little; TOGETHER WE CAN DO SO MUCH. – Helen Keller
15 organizations were awarded grants ranging from $10,000 to $25,000 on behalf of the Sheltering Arms Fund.
Patient enjoys Sportable’s hand cycle at rehab week celebration event
HEAR FROM TWO OF OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
F.R.E.E. Foundation
“The grant awards have given the Foundation for Rehabilitation Equipment and Endowment (F.R.E.E.) stable funding to continue providing our necessary community-based medical equipment reuse program to low-income adults with physical/medical challenges and disabilities. The impact of our partnership includes helping our clients acquire assistive devices such as canes, walkers, wheelchairs, shower chairs, tub benches, bedside commodes, and more that they could not obtain on their own. With our program in partnership with the Sheltering Arms Fund, our clients and their families are able to safely return home after a life-altering medical event with greater functional independence. Recovering at home keeps families together and provides the joy and comfort you can’t find anywhere else.” - Robin Ramsey, Executive Director
The Doorways
Closet at Sheltering Arms Institute Hospital stocked with mobility equipment sponsored by the F.R.E.E. Foundation
“Thanks to the support of Sheltering Arms, thousands of patients and their loved ones found a warm, welcoming place to stay when they had to travel away from their homes — often for weeks and months at a time — to access life-changing medical care in Richmond. In addition to giving hope and healing to those in need, the fund’s support plays an instrumental role in our ongoing efforts to advance health equity and build healthier populations across hundreds of communities. Our commitment to opening doors to healing and hope for those who need it most is sustained by our partnership with the Sheltering Arms Fund at the Community Foundation.” - Stacy Brinkley, President/CEO
Brain injury unit team members serve dinner to guests at The Doorways
Vicki was one of the first patients to utilize the Institute’s newly acquired and first-in-the-U.S. Motek RYSEN, a multi-directional, 3D bodyweight support system that simulates real-life walking conditions.
STROKE RECOVERY
Vicki Day
Vicki Day woke up one morning feeling limp on her left side and began having difficulty speaking. Her husband Steve was concerned and took her to an ER near their home in the Outer Banks where they determined Vicki had an ischemic stroke. The entire left side of her body was paralyzed.
After Vicki transferred to Chesapeake Memorial Hospital and was stable, the medical staff recommended intensive inpatient rehabilitation as the next step. “I told the staff that I wanted to take Vicki to the very best place because the first 90 days are the most important. Every person said, ‘Sheltering Arms Institute is where you want to go,’” recalls Steve.
Vicki had a stomach full of butterflies when she first arrived at the Institute on a Friday evening. She began to question if she had the strength and energy that she needed to fully recover. Vicki said, “My goal was to be able to go back to my home, which is three stories off the ground, and get into it with minimal assistance.”
As part of Vicki’s therapy, her team utilized the Motek RYSEN, an all-directional, 3D bodyweight support system that provides adjustable vertical and horizontal forces to simulate real-life walking conditions and everyday activities. “The technology gives you the jumpstart that you need,” Vicki said. “Being hooked into a harness adds a level of security and takes off some of your weight, so you feel successful faster.”
Upper extremity therapy was also added to Vicki’s schedule, which involves intensive motor retraining through electrical stimulation and weight-bearing exercises.
The Day family was so impressed by the care that Vicki received at Sheltering Arms Institute that they chose to stay in Richmond an additional month for intensive outpatient therapy at Sheltering Arms Hanover Center, which helped prepare the couple to return home.
I simply cannot praise Sheltering Arms Institute highly enough. Their exceptional program and people put me back on my feet, literally and emotionally. - Vicki Day
Fifty-five days after her stroke, Vicki accomplished her goal. With only a light grasp on the railing, she climbed the three flights of stairs leading to her front door on her own.
Vicki and Dr. Pat McGowan
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Every gift, ranging from $5 to $2.5 million, has made exceptional outcomes possible at Sheltering Arms Institute.
CAMPAIGN STEERING COMMITTEE:
Theodore W. Price, Chair
Mrs. Richard R. Lower, Honorary Chair
Mrs. Charles M. Terry, Jr., Honorary Chair
Campaign Closing
Since 1889, Sheltering Arms, its board members, volunteers, team members, and donors have responded to various community healthcare needs. Rooted in that history and determined to shape the future of rehabilitation for generations to come, the Sheltering Arms Board made the bold decision to enter into a joint venture with VCU Health System in 2016 to create a state-of-the-science rehabilitation hospital.
Emboldened by the Sheltering Arms Foundation Board’s commitment of $25 million to make the dream a reality, the Campaign for Convergence, a $50 million philanthropic effort that represented one half of the entire project cost, was launched.
The community was excited by the Pillars of Possibility—clinical excellence, integrated research, teaching excellence, and community—and what the vision would mean to the Richmond region and beyond. Once again, they rallied for Sheltering Arms patients. By the end of 2021, more than 300 donors, including individuals, families, corporations, foundations, and community organizations, had more than matched Sheltering Arms Foundation’s $25 million, closing the Campaign for Convergence with a philanthropic investment of more than $51 million.
Mr.* and Mrs. S. Buford Scott, Honorary Chairs
Richard M. Bagby
Andy H. Bennett
David X. Cifu, MD
Barbara H. Dunn, PhD, RN
Lawrence E. Gibson
Russell B. Harper
Sarah Kay Rick Kelley
Lisa B. Resch
Cynthia Rolston, PhD
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Gratitude
It is with abiding gratitude that we recognize our volunteers and donors by name in this report. Please know that it is not this paper or the walls built that symbolize your gift, it is every patient who leaves our doors believing they will live life beyond limits.
We are grateful to every donor for believing in the health of our community.
We are grateful for our volunteer leadership, our campaign steering committee.
We are grateful for each contractor, designer, and more who played a role in the project’s success.
We are grateful to Goochland County for welcoming us.
We are grateful for every team member who plays a role in bringing a dream to reality.
AND MOST IMPORTANTLY,
We are grateful for the individuals and their loved ones whom we serve for placing their trust in us.
CAMPAIGN FOR CONVERGENCE
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Mrs. Karyl Adams
Mr. and Mrs. V. Cassel Adamson, Jr. Alexis Advisors, LLC
Patricia M. Ambler
The Amey Family
Mr. Kyle Amey
Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Anderson II
Mr. and Mrs. John Mason Antrim
Phoebe F. Antrim
Ms. Caitlin Anzalone
Mr. W. Howard Appler
Mrs. William J. Armfield IV
Ms. Linda Ashby
Dr. Mary Ann Bagby
Mr. Richard M. Bagby
Mr. and Mrs. William E. Bain
Mr. and Mrs. Norman E. Baker
Mrs. William D. Baldwin
Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Banks III
Dr. Melissa W. and Mr. Robert W. Banta III
Steven L. and Kathryn M. Barley
Ms. Nancy S. Barret
Mr. and Mrs. Jason D. Bass
Mr. and Mrs. Rocklyn R. Bates
Dr. and Mrs. Wyatt S. Beazley III
Ms. Cynthia S. Becker
Beckett Charitable Foundation
Mrs. Margaret Belyea
Mr. and Mrs. Richard K. Bennett
Mr. R. Kent Bennett, Jr.
Mr. William L. Berry
Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. Bishof, Jr.
Ms. Barbara W. Blanton
Mr. Alex Bocock and Dr. Amy Sullivan
Mr. and Mrs. James C. Bonbright III
Mr. and Mrs. George L. Booth
Michael and Katherine Bor
Ms. Margaret J. Borden
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis S. Borkey
Mrs. Helga A. Boyan
Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Brady
Kit and Turner Bredrup
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Brennan
Austin Brockenbrough III
Ms. Ann Lee Saunders Brown*
Mrs. Aurelia R. Brown
Ms. Leslie C. Brown and Mr. Jack Collins
Dr. Lucille M. Brown
Mr. and Mrs. E. Trigg Brown, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Tony Bryson
Mr. W. Michaux Buchanan
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Buhrman
Mr. and Mrs. L. Duncan Buoyer
John and Lee Burns
Ms. Cora R. Byrd
The Cabell Foundation
Campaign for Convergence Team Division
Mrs. Margaret M. Campbell
Mr. Brian M. Cann
Mr. and Mrs. John Caperton
Charles M. Caravati Family Foundation Fund
In memory of Randolph B. Cardozo
Ms. Mary L. Carney and Mr. Ronald Mills
The Beirne Carter Foundation
Elisabeth Reed Carter*
Shirley Carter Trust
Mr. and Mrs. W. Lee Chaney III
Margaret C.* and W. Bates Chappell
Charity Maples
Chesapeake Bay Circle of the King’s Daughters and Sons
Christian & Barton LLP
David X. Cifu, M.D.
Mrs. Alison Clarke
Mr. Jan Clarke
Mrs. Eva Marie Soltys Clarke and Mr. William T. Clarke, Jr.
Dr. and Mrs. Richard M. Clary
Mr. Morton M. Coleman
Colliers International Virginia
Mr. Louis A. Collins, Jr.
Commonwealth Transfusion Foundation
Community Foundation for a greater Richmond
David and Jennifer Constine
Mr. Albert L. Cooks
Ms. Lindsey Cooper
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Coulbourn
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Cricchi
Susan and Zack Crump
William and Patricia B. Cushnie
Mr. and Mrs. James R. V. Daniel III
Mrs. Mary Meade Davenport
Cait Davies, PT, DPT, NCS
Deborah W. Davis
Ms. Melinda W. Davis
Rachel and Ray del Campo
Deloitte and Touche
Marie G. Dennett Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene M. Desvernine, Jr.
Mr. Roberto Diesta
James R. and Rowena F. Dillenger Trust
Teresa Reynolds DiMarco
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation
Mr. Neil L. Donhauser
Mr. and Mrs. Kirit A. Doshi
Ms. Ella A. Doster
Ms. Sandra M. Douglas
Dr. Barbara H. Dunn
Mr. John W. C. Dunston
Ms. Carol Dutcher
Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Earle
Ms. Virginia C. Ellett*
Mrs. Frances H. Ellis
W. C. English Foundation
William and Sandy Eyler
Ms. Jean B. Faglie
Criss and Gary Faison
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew M. Farley
Mr. and Mrs. James I. Finney III
Ms. Joan S. Fitzgerald
Mr. and Mrs. Dwight D. Flammia, Jr.
Mr. Frank J. Fleisher, Jr.
The Jane and Arthur Flippo Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Flora
Reverend Dr. Gloria Flowers and Mr. Alvin Flowers
Mrs. Joan M. Floyd
Mrs. Joyce R. Forcke
Mitch and Liz Fox
May and Charlie Fox
Mr. and Mrs. David R. Frediani
Ms. Kathyrn Freeman-Jones
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. Freude
James M. Frye, Jr. Trust
Estate of Gladys W. Fulp
Mr. Johnny E. Furlough
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Garlick
Cornelia W. Garrett
Ms. Judy C. Gavant and Mr. Dean Brunson
Mr. Tanzin Gephel
Mr. and Mrs. Jerald L. Geppert
Gordon and Larry Gibson
Major General L. H. Ginn III
Global Endowment Management
Mrs. Stephanie S. Lynch
Mr. Hugh N. Wrigley
Cheryl and Stephen M. Goddard
Mr. and Mrs. A. Joseph Goenaga
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce C. Gottwald
Mr.* and Mrs. Floyd D. Gottwald, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Gottwald
Blair and Mike Grappone
Gray Holdings, LLC
Mrs. Cathy E. Gray
Freddie and Lawrence Gray
Mr. Sean G. Greer
Frances Chilton Gresham Trust
Mr. Thomas C. Gresham
Mr. and Mrs. Paul V. Grey
Mr. Alex Grisham
Dr. and Mrs. Scott D. Gullquist
Dr. and Mrs. Arthur B. Gunlicks
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gupton
Ms. Sherrie Page Guyer and Mr. Raymond Armstrong Guyer III
Ashby and Lori Hackney
Mr. and Mrs. Barry A. Hackney
Mr. and Mrs. Paul O. Hagenmueller
Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Hager
Gifts Given in Honor of Henry Hager’s Bike Race
Gifts Given in Memory of The Honorable John H. Hager
The Honorable* and Mrs. John H. Hager
Mr. and Mrs. John V. Hager
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Haley
The Hamilton Family Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. J. Garrett Horsley
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hamilton
Ms. Susan Hamilton
Mr. and Mrs. Jason Hancock
Mr. and Mrs. William E. Hardy
Ms. Ada M. Harlow*
Mr. and Mrs. Russell B. Harper
Brandon and Nancy Harrell
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Harrell
Mr. Frederick M. Harris III
Jil and Hiter Harris
Mr. Michael E. Harris
The Harrison Foundation
Dr. Mary E. Harrison*
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh T. Harrison II
Mr. James A. Harvey
Ms. Ashby J. Hatch
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Heath
August Heid Trust by Teresa J.
N. Heid
Dr. Sarah J. Hellewell and Dr. Timothy Hellewell
Mr.* and Mrs. Herbert L. Heltzer
Mimi Herington and David Johnson
Herndon Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. William R. B. Hershey
Chip and Lynn Hewette
Ms. Geraldine M. Hickey
Ms. Susan S. Hicks
Thomas and Elizabeth Hodgson
Mr. Philip P. Hoppe
Hourigan Construction Corp.
Mr. and Mrs. George C. Howell III
Mrs. George C. Howell, Jr.
Mr. Joseph H. Hrubik*
Ms. Shirley M. Hudson
Emily S. and Coleman A. Hunter
Charitable Trust
Ms. Diane Hutchins
Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Hutchins
Mr. and Mrs. William M. Hutchins
Ms. Polly Hutchinson
The Robert Hymes Family Trust
Industrial Maintenance & Service
Mr. and Mrs. John P. Bierowski
and Family
Ms. Melissa Izzi
Mrs. Catherine T. Jackson
Ms. Debra S. Jacobsen
The Jefferson Hotel - Lemaire
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne D. Jefferson
Anne H. Jennings*
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Jennings III
Capt. Darl W. Jewell, Jr. and Dr. Dianne V. Jewell
Mr. James Johns
Ms. Annaleigh G. Johnson
Isabelle Johnson
The Oscar F. Smith, Marjorie
Smith Charles, Angie Newman Johnson Fund of the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation
Dr. and Mrs. Stanley B. Jones
Ms. Anne Larus Jordan
Dr. and Mrs. Jerry Joseph
Joseph P. Solari Knights of Columbus Council
Dr. Kerri Joyce
Ms. Linda B. Julian
Junior Board of Sheltering Arms
Hospital
Mrs. Alexander J. Kay, Jr.
Mrs. John F. Kay, Jr.*
Sarah D. Kay
Ms. Elizabeth L. Keller
Ms. Roberta Keller and Mr. Robert Gambill
Rick and Kellie Kelley
Mr. and Mrs. Mark W. Kemp
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Kemp
Mr. and Mrs. Trent S. Kerns
Josie King Foundation
Drs. Angie and Daniel Klyce
Mr. and Mrs. Justin G. Knight
Mr. Nelson Knight
Koval Family Fund of the Community Foundation for greater Richmond
Dr. Richard D. Kuntz and Mrs. Cristophile Kuntz
Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Lamere
Mr. and Mrs. Bryan A. Lane
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. Lantz, Jr. F. Wendell Latham
Carolyn H. Leake
Estate of Annie Mae Ledbetter
Mrs. Harry G. Lee
Susan and Gregory Leghart
Mr. David G. Lester, Sr. and Mrs. Janice P. Lester
Ms. Kate X. Lim
James S. and Kristen N. R. Litsinger
Lombardo Family
Ms. Lela P. Loney
Manuel* and Carol Loupassi Loupassi Foundation
Mrs. Richard R. Lower
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn W. Lower
Mr. and Mrs. Edward P. Lucas
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Lucas, Sr.
Charles S. and Lisa P. Luck IV and Family
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Luke, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. George W. Lumpkins
Mr. and Mrs. Ross D. Mackenzie
Ms. Geraldine S. Mansini
Reverend Anne L. Y. Manson
Stanley and Kim Markel Memorial Fund of the Community Foundation for a greater Richmond
The Marshall Group/Hometown
Realty
Mrs. Eda W. Martin
Ms. Stephanie M. Martin
Mr. James B. Mason
Mrs. Cheryl M. Mathews
Mr. and Mrs. C. Clayton Mayhood
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Mayton
Ms. Barbara D. McDermott
Mary McDougal
Dr. Anne H. and Mr. John L. McElroy III
Mr. and Mrs.* John L. McElroy, Jr.
Mary Earle McElroy
Mrs. Maryanne McElroy
Gifts Given in Memory of Randolph W. McElroy
Mr. Randolph W. McElroy, Jr.
Gifs Given in Memory of Sorrel M. McElroy
Mrs. Martha B. McFadden
Mr. and Mrs. E. J. McGarry III
Ms. Judith N. McGee
Mr. Thomas K. McGrath III
Mrs. Hunter H. McGuire, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Hunter H. McGuire III
Ms. Laura B. McKay
Mr. and Mrs. David M. McKenzie
Ms. Velda V. McNeil
MCV Foundation
Mrs. Lucy B. Meade
Kelly del Campo, Jason, and Mary Merricks
Charlie Merriman
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony B. Meyer
Matthew and Genevieve Mezzanotte Foundation, Bank of America, N.A. Trustee
Ms. Margaret E. Gardner Milby
Mrs. Mary T. Miller
Mrs. Mary H. Mitchell
Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Moorman
Ms. Peggy J. Morgan
Mrs. Sandra J. Moricle
Caroline and Marshall Morton
Mr. William L. Motley, Jr.
Ms. Amy Mulholland
Mr. and Mrs. Hunter Murchison
Mutual Assurance Society of Virginia
Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Myers III
Joyce and Ron Nash
Gifts Given in Memory of Dylan Noble
Mr. and Mrs. Marshall L. Norton, Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Nuckols
Lucy Ann Oliver Trust
Lucille H. Otey Trust
Mr. and Mrs. Julian T. Ottley
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Overton
Ms. Sandra M. Pace
Mr. and Mrs. Rosewell Page III
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel S. Park
Mr. and Mrs. James D. Parker, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Parrish
Mary Morton Parsons Foundation Patient First
Mrs. Elizabeth Patterson
Mr. and Mrs. William A. Paulette
Ms. Linda E. Pearson
Mrs. Mary Bryan Perkins
Mr. and Mrs. C. Cotesworth Pinckney
PNC Foundation
Gifts made in Memory of Richard C. Poage, Jr.
Mr.* and Mrs. Richard C. Poage
Janice Walker Pogue and Family
Mrs. Suzanne C. Pollard
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis F. Powell III
Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Pratt, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Prestemon
Ms. Sibyl Price
Mr. and Mrs. T. Winston Price
Ted and Carol Price
Mr. and Mrs. Theodore C. Price
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin E. Pride
Mr. and Mrs. John E. Priolo
Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Proutt, Jr.
Teri and Tommy Pruitt
Patsy and Waverly* Pulley
Gifts Given in Memory of J. Waverly Pulley III
R Squared Events, LLC
Dr. Harriet E. Schanzer and Mr. David Raine
Ryan and Becky Raisig
Mr. and Mrs. John T. Ramsey
Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm M. Randolph, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm M. Randolph, Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas T. Rankin
Carolyn and Harris Raskind
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde H. Ratcliffe
Mr. James G. Rather
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin W. Rawles III
RCM&D Foundation
Mrs. Frances S. A. Reed
Mr. and Mrs. James G. Reid
Mr. and Mrs. M. Bagley Reid
Lisa and Wayne Resch
Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Resch, Sr.
Randolph and Susan Reynolds Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Randolph N. Reynolds, Sr.
Richard S. Reynolds Foundation
Virginia Sargeant Reynolds Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Hillman W. Rice
Dr. and Mrs. Stephen R. Richard
Rhonda L. Riggleman
Mrs. Emily Riley
Mrs. Leslie Rising
Ms. Susan B. Robertson
C. B. Robertson III Family
Ms. Dorothy L. Robinette
Mr. and Mrs. E. Claiborne Robins, Jr.
Roll with Cole, NFP
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Rolston
Mr. and Mrs. James G. Rose, Jr.
Ms. Betty Rouse
Mr. H. E. Rowland, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Ames J. Russell
Mr. and Mrs. R. Peter Rutsch
Dr. Cora S. Salzberg
Ms. Rebecca Sargeant
Mr. John Sarvay
Mr. and Mrs. Conrad F. Sauer IV
Ms. Bettye J. Saunders
Edmund A., Janie Q., & Jane
Quinn Saunders Endowment of the Community Foundation for a greater Richmond
Karen Saunders
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schaberg
Mr. and Mrs. E. Christopher Schutt
Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Schutt
Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Schutt
Mr. and Mrs. William F. Schutt
Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Sconiers
Mr. and Mrs. R. Strother Scott
Susan Bailey and S. Buford* Scott
Mr. Walter W. Scott
The William H., John G., and Emma Scott Foundation
Ms. Elizabeth D. Seaman
Mr. Maurice W. Seamster II
Thomas Seay Trust
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Sexton
Barbara R. Shallow
Sheltering Arms Circle of the Kings Daughters and Sons
Mr. and Mrs. John Sherman, Jr.
Ms. Amy Showalter
Janet and Lee Showalter
Mr. W. Scott Sims
Ms. Sarah K. Sipe
The William Sitterding Foundation
Ms. Elizabeth F. Skidmore
James A. Slabaugh
Mr. Matthew Smith
Mr. Robert L. Smith
Ms. Susan D. Smith
Ms. Theresa L. Smith
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Snow
Chris Sorenson
South State Bank
Mrs. Bruce R. Spain
The Jane and Robert Spilman Foundation
Ms. Ellen E. Spong
Virginia H. Spratley Charitable
Fund of the Community Foundation for a greater Richmond
Mr. George W. St. Clair
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Stanley
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stassek
The Steele Group
Mr.* and Mrs. William T. Steele III
Ms. Linda Stewart
Ms. Rita M. Stone
Kristen and Lawson Stover
Karen and Al Stratford
Stephanie Sulmer
SunTrust Foundation
Mr. Robert F. Swain
The Reverend Dr.* and Mrs. Clement A. Sydnor and Family
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Talbott V
Mrs. Eileen M. Tarulis
John L. Tate
Mr. H. Gwynne Tayloe III
The Honorable Helen M. Taylor*
Ms. Lauren Taylor
Mrs. Sue C. Taylor
Ms. Vanessa Tee-Coles
Dr. and Mrs. Charles V. Terry
Mrs. Charles M. Terry, Jr.
Mr. Claibourne Terry
Mrs. Lisa W. Tharp
Mr. David F. Thomas
Mr. and Mrs. E. Hunter Thomas, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew G. Thompson, Jr.
Ms. Eleanor Thomson and Mr. James Smith
Kathryn G. Thurman
Alice and Richard Tilghman
Ms. Barbara J. Tiller
Ms. Dorothy E. Traylor
Tree of Life Services
Nathan D. Zasler, M.D.
Truist Bank
Truist Foundation
Mr. Rich Truscott
The Tuckahoe Woman’s Club
Natalie Bocock Turnage
Ms. Marcia B. Turner
Robert and LaTasia Turpin
Ms. Margaret B. Twilley
Ms. Isabel Tyler (Bibbie)
Ms. Rose Tyler
Mr. and Mrs. James E. Ukrop
Universal Cathedral Ministries
Universal Leaf Foundation
Alex B. Valadka, M.D., FACS
Ms. Carolyn G. Valentine
Mr. and Mrs. E. Massie Valentine, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Valentine
Mr. and Mrs. Henry L. Valentine II
Ms. Marina G. Van Orden
VCU Health System
VCU School of Medicine
Ms. Jane Vick
Peter Vick
The David S. Walker, Jr. Foundation
Ms. Susan A. Walker
Ashley and Scott Wallace
Mr. and Mrs. S. Pierce Walmsley IV
Dr. Amber Walter
Dennis and Beverly Walters
Gifts Given in Memory of Alfreda Warren
Waterfield Tax & Bookkeeping Service, LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Landman
Mr. Jerry Wauford
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Wauford
Mrs. Veronica Wauford
Weathertop Foundation
Dr. and Mrs. Paul H. Wehman
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin A. Weimer, Jr.
Dr. Mary J. Wells and Mr. David Markam
Paul and Stephanie Wesolowski
Mrs. Jacqueline S. Westfall
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Westry
Mr. and Mrs. Walter R. White
John D. Whitehurst Charitable Remainder Unitrust
Anne Marie Whittemore
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew R. Wilks
Mrs. Caroline Woody Williams
Chris and Claire Williams
Mrs. E. Otto N. Williams, Jr. in Memory of E. Otto N. Williams, Jr. and Dr. Margaret Nolting
Mr. J. C. Williams
Mrs. Louise D. Williams
Mrs. Nancy Halloway-Williams
Ms. Ann B. Wilson
Mr.* and Mrs. James M. Wilson III
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Wilson
Gifts made in Memory of William Wilson
Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Brent Winn, Jr.
Mr. Floyd C. Witten
Mr. and Mrs. McKinley L. Woodson
Mr. and Mrs. Finley B. Woodward
Beth Woolford
Mr. and Mrs. Shawen Worley
Mr. and Mrs. Coleman Wortham III
Mary Denny Wray
Mr. and Mrs. George Wright III
Mr. Thomas M. Wriston
Leslie G. Wyatt
York River Circle King’s Daughters and Sons
Mr. Gary M. Zabner
Peter A. Zedler, MD and Barbara Zedler, MD
Mary and Scott Zweifel
*deceased
Ted & Carol Price, Honored with the Enduring Spirit of Philanthropy Award by the Central Virginia Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY RECOVERY
Jordan Smalls
When first responders arrived to the scene of a horrible car accident, they thought Jordan Smalls was dead. His tire had popped, the vehicle flipped, and he was ejected. Somehow, Jordan suddenly began to breathe and was rushed to VCU Medical Center.
Upon arriving at Sheltering Arms Institute for traumatic brain injury rehabilitation, Jordan could not walk and had limited function, particularly in his right arm and leg. “It’s really hard to have hope when you’re hurting from a situation you’re
not used to,” Jordan said about the challenges he faced after the accident.
His care team got to work utilizing the Institute’s wide range of advanced technology, including the Armeo Spring in occupational therapy and the EksoNR exoskeleton in locomotor specialty therapy. “After about four or five sessions in the Ekso, Jordan progressed to needing only about 40 percent of the help of the robot to advance the right leg,” said Zach Crump, PT, DPT.
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CUSTOMIZED
THERAPY FOR EVERY PATIENT
When Jordan’s care team learned that he enjoyed playing basketball, they incorporated the sport into his recreation therapy. His therapist took him outside to enjoy the weather and shoot some hoops.
I’ve never been in a hospital that has four different gyms. They really push you forward to get you better and truly want to help you.
- Jordan Smalls
As the weeks went on, Jordan continued regaining more and more movement and his spirits began to lift. “It’s been the best feeling here. This hospital is the best hospital I’ve ever been to,” Jordan said about his time at the Institute.
Jordan followed up with outpatient therapy at Sheltering Arms Hanover Center and has progressed from using a wheelchair to walking on his own with a cane. He continues to work on his balance and put in extra hours at home. “Don’t ever get in your head that you want to give up. Keep on fighting because every day, you’re going to get better,” said Jordan.
Jordan is still working on regaining full movement. He has faith that he will achieve his goals with the help of Sheltering Arms.
Making a Difference
Every team member at Sheltering Arms and Sheltering Arms Institute makes a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Here are some of the exceptional comments we have received about our wonderful staff.
Nurses were the best. Always brightening your day and such encouragement. They were angels in my book. Always very positive and caring.
“My nurses were what I refer to as ‘God’s Healing Angels.’ They all went up and above in my care. Each one of them and the nurse techs were very professional and honestly interested in my well-being.”
“They are so dedicated to do the type of work that they do. Thank God for Sheltering Arms. I couldn’t do it without them.”
“The equipment got me in the door, but what kept me here were the people. They treat you like you’re family.”
“You can’t replicate the soul and the uplifting, encouraging spirit that resides in these four walls.”
“All nurses treated me like family. They were outstanding in every respect.”
“Exceptional nurses who were very attentive and met my every need, both physically and emotionally. I cannot say enough good things about them.”
“Cannot sing praises more as you were top notch and a good start to a long haul so thank you for everything and my very best to my nurses & therapists!”
(Source: Press Ganey® patient surveys and patient interviews)
COVID-19 RECOVERY
Marilyn West
The outcome was extraordinary. ShelteringArms Institute is transformational in terms of what they’re able to do with the patients that are there. - Marilyn West
In the spring of 2021, Marilyn West began having difficulties with her right foot due to a series of complications related to diabetes and COVID-19. She ended up in St. Mary’s Hospital with sepsis and was preparing for a partial amputation. “Because of the skills of my healthcare team and the grace of God, I only lost one toe and that’s what led me to Sheltering Arms Institute,” Marilyn said.
When Marilyn first arrived at the Institute, she was unable to use her right foot, relied heavily on her left leg, and had difficulty getting around. “I was in really bad shape,” she recalls. “I just thought, ‘Gosh, I’m never going to get better. If I’m going to be like this all my life, what is it going to be?’”
To work on Marilyn’s mobility and independence, Brandon Smith, PT, DPT, said, “Technique-wise, we constantly worked on standing tolerance in the parallel bars and how to transfer while keeping weight off of her affected side.”
After learning about Marilyn’s love for classical and jazz music as well as tennis, her team played the genres to make her feel more comfortable and pass
the time during her challenging therapy sessions. They also went outside and incorporated a racquet into therapy. Reflecting on these special touches Marilyn said, “That was so positive and had such a great impact on me.”
During her stay, Marilyn’s husband was also a patient at Sheltering Arms Institute. The team planned a brunch in the café for the couple over the Easter holiday. Marilyn describes other “game changers,” including a custom shoe, incorporating family into discharge planning, and a special stationery delivery. “It’s those kinds of amenities that I think really help to distinguish Sheltering Arms Institute from other facilities,” Marilyn said. “You feel like you’re in a home away from home.”
Today, Marilyn is back on her feet and has resumed nearly all of her daily activities, describing herself as “back to wholeness.”
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AMETHYST SOCIETY 2021 MEMBERS
The Amethyst Society recognizes loyal donors who made cumulative, annual leadership gifts of $1,000 or more to Sheltering Arms Foundation between January 1, 2021 and December 31, 2021.
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Mr. and Mrs. Peter S. Alcorn
Patricia M. Ambler
The Amey Family
Mr. and Mrs. John Mason Antrim
Phoebe F. Antrim
Mr. and Mrs. Tiffany B. Armstrong
Steven L. and Kathryn M. Barley
Mr. and Mrs. Jason D. Bass
Beckett Charitable Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Richard K. Bennett
Mr. Alex Bocock and Dr. Amy Sullivan
Ms. Mary Morris Booth
Michael and Katherine Bor
Ms. Margaret D. Bowles
Mrs. Helga A. Boyan
Mrs. Aurelia R. Brown
Mr. and Mrs. E. Trigg Brown, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Orran L. Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Buhrman
The Cabell Foundation
Charles M. Caravati Family Foundation Fund
In memory of Randolph B. Cardozo
Mr. and Mrs. W. Lee Chaney III
Anne L. and George H. Clapp
Charitable and Educational Trust
Mrs. Eva Marie Soltys Clarke and Mr. William T. Clarke, Jr.
Dr. and Mrs. Richard M. Clary
Ms. Betty M. Collier Colliers International Virginia Nona and Bill Collin Commonwealth Transfusion Foundation
Community Foundation for a greater Richmond David and Jennifer Constine
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Coulbourn
Mrs. Jane E. Covington Cox - Johnston Fund of The Community Foundation for a greater Richmond
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Cronly III
William and Patricia B. Cushnie
Mr. and Mrs. James R. V. Daniel III
Mrs. Mary Meade Davenport
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Delille
Deloitte and Touche
Marie G. Dennett Foundation
The Dennis Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Doran
Mr. and Mrs. Lemuel L. Doss III
Ms. Sandra M. Douglas
Mrs. Mary Earle Wilson Dozier
Dr. Barbara H. Dunn
Durham Foundation
Mrs. Eleanor D. Davenport
Mr. W. Martin Davenport, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Randolph L. Ellis
Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Fauntleroy
Mrs. Donna B. Fetrow
Mr. and Mrs. Slaughter Fitz-Hugh III
The Jane and Arthur Flippo Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Flora
Florence Nightingale Circle Fund of the Community Foundation for a greater Richmond
Reverend Gloria Flowers and Mr. Alvin Flowers, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Forsyth
May and Charlie Fox
James M. Frye Endowment Fund of the Community Foundation for a greater Richmond
General Electric Disability Advocacy Network
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence E. Gibson
Major General L. H. Ginn III
Cheryl and Stephen M. Goddard
Mr. and Mrs. Allen C. Goolsby
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce C. Gottwald
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Gottwald
Mr. Ross Gough
Blair and Mike Grappone Gray Holdings, LLC
Freddie and Lawrence Gray
Ms. Joyce Grimes
Mr. and Mrs. P. Christopher Guedri
Dr. and Mrs. Scott D. Gullquist
Ashby and Lori Hackney
Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Hager
Mr. and Mrs. John V. Hager
Mrs. Margaret C. Hager
The Hamilton Family Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. J. Garrett Horsley
The Ada Moss and William M. Harlow Trusts
Mr. and Mrs. Elliott M. Harrigan
Mrs. H. Hiter Harris, Jr.
Jil and Hiter Harris
The Harrison Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. J. Sheppard Haw III
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Healy
August Heid Trust by Teresa J. N. Heid
Mr.* and Mrs. Herbert L. Heltzer
Herndon Foundation
Hourigan Construction Corp.
Mrs. George C. Howell, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. George C. Howell III
Emily S. and Coleman A. Hunter
Charitable Trust
Mr. and Mrs. J. Randolph Hutcheson
Industrial Maintenance & Service Corporation
Mr. and Mrs. John P. Bierowski
Capt. Darl W. Jewell, Jr. and Dr. Dianne V. Jewell
The Oscar F. Smith & Marjorie
Smith Charles & Angie Newman Johnson Fund at the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Yancey S. Jones
Ms. Anne Larus Jordan
Junior Board of Sheltering Arms Hospital
Sarah D. Kay
Rick and Kellie Kelley
Mr. and Mrs. Mark W. Kemp
Mr. and Mrs. Trent S. Kerns
Ms. Sorrel M. King
Mr. Jacob R. Klein
Mr. C. Richard Kramlich
Dr. Richard D. Kunz and Mrs. Christophile Kunz
Mr. Francis W. Latham
Carolyn H. Leake
James S. and Kristen N. R. Litsinger
Mr. and Mrs. Alan J. Lombardo
Manuel* and Carol Loupassi Loupassi Foundation
Charles S. and Lisa P. Luck and Family
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Luke, Jr.
Mr. Brian Matthews
Mr. and Mrs. C. Clayton Mayhood
Ms. Rennie McAllister
Mr. and Mrs. R. Wheatley McDowell
Mr. Edmund McElroy
Miss Grace S. McElroy
Dr. Anne H. and Mr. John L. McElroy III
Mr. John L. McElroy, Jr.
Mr. Lee McElroy
Mrs. Maryanne McElroy
Mr. Peyton McElroy
Mr. Randolph W. McElroy, Jr.
Mr. Thomas K. McGrath III
Mrs. Hunter H. McGuire, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Hunter H. McGuire III MCV Foundation
Kelly del Campo Merricks and Jason Thomas Merricks
Matthew and Genevieve Mezzanotte Foundation, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee
Miller Foundation
Ms. Mary H. Mitchell
Caroline and Marshall Morton
Joyce and Ron Nash
Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Olsson
Mr. and Mrs. Julian T. Ottley
Ms. Sandra M. Pace
Ms. Sherrie Page and Mr. Raymond Guyer III
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Parrish
Mrs. Elizabeth Patterson
Mr. and Mrs. William M. Pellington
Mrs. Mary Bryan Perkins
PGA Tour Charities, Inc
PNC Foundation
Mrs. Linda Poage
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis F. Powell III
Ted and Carol Price
Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Proutt, Jr.
Patricia Pulley
Ryan and Becky Raisig
Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Ramsey
Mr. and Mrs. John T. Ramsey
Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm M. Randolph, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin W. Rawles III
RCM&D Foundation
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
Walter W. Regirer and Maria Teresa Regirer Foundation
Lisa and Wayne Resch
William G. Reynolds, Jr. Charitable Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Randolph N. Reynolds, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomas Rhodes, Jr.
Dr. and Mrs. Stephen R. Richard
Mrs. Margaret M. Rietano
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory B. Robertson
Mr. and Mrs. E. Claiborne Robins, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. James G. Rose, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Mack T. Ruffin III
Mr. George W. St. Clair
St. Matthew United Methodist Church
Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church
Mr. and Mrs. Bradford B. Sauer
Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Schutt
Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Schutt
Mr. Walter W. Scott
Mr. and Mrs. John Sherman, Jr.
Janet and Lee Showalter
Richard M. Simon, P.E., PH.D.
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Snow
Jane and Robert Spilman Foundation
Ms. Ellen E. Spong
Virginia H. Spratley Charitable Fund of the Community Foundation for a greater Richmond
Mr. and Mrs. Craig R. Stapleton
Ann and Brude Stoever
Mr. Robert F. Swain
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Tatum
Dr. and Mrs. Charles V. Terry
Mr. Claiborne W. Terry
Mrs. Charles M. Terry, Jr.
Mrs. Lisa W. Tharp
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew G. Thompson
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew G. Thompson, Jr.
Alice and Richard Tilghman
Mr. Graves Tompkins
Natalie Bocock Turnage
Ms. Marcia B. Turner
Universal Leaf Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Henry L. Valentine III
Mr. and Mrs. Ned Valentine
VCU Health System
VCU School of Medicine
The David S. Walker, Jr. Foundation, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee
Mr. Jerry Wauford
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Wauford
Mrs. Veronica Wauford
Paul and Stephanie Wesolowski
Mrs. Jacqueline S. Westfall
Anne Marie Whittemore
Mrs. Caroline Woody Williams
Mr. and Mrs. Julien H. Williams
Mrs. E. Otto N. Williams, Jr. in
Memory of E. Otto N. Williams
Mrs. Elizabeth F. Wilson
Ms. Elizabeth P. Wilson
Mr. and Mrs. Russell P. Wilson
Mr. William M. Wilson, Jr.
Ms. Isabella G. Witt
Mary Denny Wray
Mr. and Mrs. George Wright III
Leslie G. Wyatt
Mr. Gary M. Zabner
Peter A. Zedler, MD and Barbara Zedler, MD
*deceased
Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems
Virginia Consortium for Spinal Cord Injury Care Receives Top Designation
In fall of 2021, the Virginia Consortium for Spinal Cord Injury Care, a partnership among Virginia Commonwealth University’s (VCU) Center for Rehabilitation Science and Engineering (CERSE), the Central Virginia VA Health Care System (CVHCS), and Sheltering Arms Institute earned federal designation as one of only 14 Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Model Systems Centers in the U.S.
This prestigious designation recognizes the Consortium’s outstanding integrated system of healthcare from hospital treatment to community-based services as well as its innovative interdisciplinary research program to improve the lives of Virginians who have sustained a SCI.
The award includes a $2.2 million grant over five years funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research.
We are proud to be one of only four centers in the nation to earn dual spinal cord injury (SCI) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) model systems status.
Pictured left: Mae Flores-Taylor, RN and Yianni Whitley, PT, DPT provide Stephanie Moshier with electrical stimulation.
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We are humbled to receive this award. It represents many years of hard work by our collaborative research team and the outstanding clinical care delivered by the Central Virginia VA Health Care System and Sheltering Arms Institute. The SCI Model Systems grant supports our continued dedication to research and real-world applicability to enhance the lives of people with spinal cord injuries. - Ashraf S. Gorgey
The co-principal investigators on the grant are Ashraf S. Gorgey, MPT, PhD, FACSM, FACRM, VCU CERSE professor and director of SCI research at the CVHCS, and Zina Trost, PhD, associate professor and CERSE integrative rehabilitation research scientist. The medical director of the grant is Timothy Lavis, MD, chief of spinal cord injuries and disorders and senior SCI specialist for Sheltering Arms Institute.
The centerpiece of the Consortium’s research is an innovative and bold study to improve arm and hand function in individuals with tetraplegia. The research study proposes to use noninvasive electrical stimulation to improve both arm and hand muscle mass and nerve function, a novel approach that has not
previously been tried. The second proposed study urgently tackles the difficult topic of identifying specific sources of health inequities following SCI. This study aims to identify practical and implementable solutions that can improve rehabilitation access and health outcomes for people from rural areas as well as racial and ethnic minority backgrounds.
“As a community partner and former Sheltering Arms patient, I appreciate being actively involved in building this research program,” said Richard Bagby, executive director of the United Spinal Association of Virginia and chair of the Virginia SCI Model Systems Advisory Board.
“This research is innovative and can potentially make a real difference in people’s lives.”
Just hearing the name rehab, I thought it was going to be miserable, but I came here, and it brought my spirits up knowing how fun they are and how much they’re willing to work with me and help me achieve my goals.
- Jordan Gillespie
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Jordan Gillespie
Seventeen-year-old Roanoke native Jordan Gillespie was enjoying summer vacation with his family when he noticed a bump under his arm. His doctor determined that the bump was from a spider bite and sent him home with antibiotics. About a week later, he began experiencing back pain that progressively became more severe. “I had to get carried out of my house on a stretcher because I was paralyzed at that point,” Jordan recalls.
Further tests revealed that the spider bite — from a brown recluse— caused a Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection in Jordan’s blood stream that attacked his spinal cord. He underwent spinal surgery at VCU Medical Center and was diagnosed with a T3 spinal cord injury, meaning he had no feeling from the ribs down. “The doctor told me I had a 20 percent chance to ever walk again. At that point, I put my head down,” Jordan said remembering the moment when he received the devastating news.
The Gillespie family decided on Sheltering Arms Institute for Jordan’s next step after conducting research on the best facilities, programs, and technologies for spinal cord injury recovery.
During his first few days at the Institute, Jordan began to stand, take steps, and practice home care tasks such as transferring, showering, and getting dressed on his own. His therapy team utilized myriad state-of-the-art technologies throughout his five-week stay, including the EksoNR robotic exoskeleton as well as Hocoma’s Andago and Lokomat. “I used to run a lot, and they actually put a soccer ball in front of my feet, and I ended up kicking it,” Jordan said with a smile about his customized therapy.
In just a few weeks, Jordan progressed significantly. Upon discharge, he continued outpatient therapy at home and returned to school. He’s gearing up for his senior year of high school and hopes his story inspires others who may be going through a difficult time: “Just keep smiling and keep going. Keep your head high.”
INCREASING ACCESSIBILITY FOR A COMMUNITY IN NEED
Same Expert Care, Without a Doctor’s Visit First
Sheltering Arms Launches Direct Access
Katherine Lynch was suffering from debilitating pain due to scoliosis. Instead of waiting for an appointment to see her doctor, Katherine was able to begin treatment at Sheltering Arms Hanover in a matter of days. “My therapist got back with me right away when I called. I was very happy to begin treatment and education for dealing with scoliosis and improving my posture,” Katherine recalls.
Historically, patients were required to first visit their physician and obtain a referral before seeking physical therapy services. Occupational and speech therapy services were not limited in this way, yet patients also typically pursued referrals first. However, a change in Virginia law allows patients to see a physical therapist directly. In August 2021, Sheltering Arms launched direct access allowing patients to seek services from all of our therapists without a physician’s referral first.
Making direct access a viable option for the community was a group effort that involved nearly every department within Sheltering Arms and required new workflows for many teams. Christina Withers, PT, DPT, PCS, manager of the
Sheltering Arms Hanover Outpatient Center, was tasked with leading an interdepartmental work group to make direct access a reality.
This access to therapy proved even more critical during the COVID pandemic era as more individuals put their health concerns on hold.
The key thing about direct access is that you can get to therapy, get your impairments addressed, and recover faster.
- Christina Withers
Furthermore, physician offices have been overwhelmed with people infected with COVID-19, resulting in delays in other needed healthcare services since March 2020.
“Under these circumstances, our ability to offer access to physical rehabilitation services without the need to first see a physician has helped reduce delays in accessing needed
healthcare services,” said Dianne Jewell, PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA, president and CEO of Sheltering Arms.
Barbara Bishop, MS, ANP-BC, MSCF, CNRN, a valued referral partner, says having skilled, educated, and certified therapists evaluate patients and begin intervention is invaluable for both the patient and the healthcare system when community demands far exceed available resources. “Direct access empowers the patient to take control and responsibility over their own health, promoting wellness in the patient and the community,” said Barbara.
Direct access is an invaluable resource for people in our community like Katherine to access the care they need sooner.
Making my
initial appointment and subsequent appointments was convenient and
a
very smooth
process. I am so thankful to have this option to see a therapist directly. - Katherine Lynch
NeuroFit Aquatics Makes a Splash
New Pool Component Improves Outcomes for Patients with Neurological Conditions
Exercise Physiologist Hope Adams began noticing many patients with chronic pain utilizing the therapeutic pool at Sheltering Arms’ Bon Air Center and thought to herself, “This could really benefit our population with neurological conditions.”
She embarked on a research journey to explore the benefits of aquatic exercise combined with land-based therapy for individuals with neurological conditions. “When people with neurological conditions are in the pool, their tone and spasticity decrease so they’re able to get more muscle firing, which translates to walking,” explains Hope.
Hope and one of her clients began working together in the pool and on land and saw dramatic results and thus, the NeuroFit Aquatics program was born. From there, she investigated additional equipment needed to scale the program and how it would fit into the continuum of care. “We were able to acquire and repair equipment through donor funds to make the program more accessible for our clients,” Hope said.
Eight patients have enrolled in the program so far, including Shawn Smith, who suffered an ischemic stroke that led her to hospital rehabilitation at Sheltering Arms Institute. While planning her hospital discharge, her care team told her about the Sheltering Arms NeuroFit Aquatics program.
My
affected leg
is
stronger,
and I think my walking has gotten better, faster than it would’ve if I’d just been doing land.
- Shawn Smith
NeuroFit Aquatics also benefits people with spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and cerebral palsy. The water allows Hope to perform spinal traction on patients for full decompression resulting in decreased pain, improved posture, and lengthened muscles.
In Shawn’s case, her balance and core stability have increased and she has greater flexion and extension of her knee. She no longer needs a wheelchair and is walking with a cane with little to no assistance.
Currently, NeuroFit Aquatic appointments are available each Monday. We plan to increase the number of appointments to support more access to this sought-after program.
Patients who participate in NeuroFit Aquatics coupled with land-based exercises have increased gait length and speed, endurance, and the ability to perform more strength-based exercises.
CW Saunders works with Hope in NeuroFit Aquatics
Gifts Given in Memory of (January 1 – December 31, 2021)
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Mr. and Mrs. Horace A. Gray IV
Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Hager
Mr. and Mrs. John V. Hager
Mrs. Margaret C. Hager
Mr. John Heppolette
Mrs. Jane B. Hyde
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald E. Jones
Ms. Carolyn Kendig
Ms. Norma P. Killebrew
Mr. C. Richard Kramlich
Mr. Brian Matthews
Ms. Brenda B. McGehee
Mrs. Nancy M. Meath
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Overton
Ms. Margaret Payne
Mr. Nicholas Pepe
Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Ramsey
Mr. Massie E. Ritsch
Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Spalding, Jr.
Ms. Ursula Stalker
Mr. Edward Swenson
Mr. John K. Taylor
Ms. Patricia Vanderwarker
Ms. Anne M. Whittemore Erwin H. Harlfinger, MD
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Ms. Ann A. Andrews
Mr. Louis O. Bowman, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Boyd
Mrs. Harriet S. Brockenbrough
Ms. Jacquelyn K. Brooks
Dr. and Mrs. Donald S. Brown
Mr. Paul W. Cella
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Clarke
Ms. Betty C. Dirks
Mrs. Harriett Dougherty
Ms. Sarah Dunn
Edith Ellis
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Epstein
Mr. and Mrs. John G. Fisher
Ms. Jane T. Ford
Mr. Louis J. Fox III
Ms. Margaret Friedenberg
Mr. and Mrs. James G. Friend
Ms. Peggy F. Goldberg
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald A. Grossman
Ms. Betty D. Heuston
Mrs. Helen P. Horwitz
Mr. Thomas Johns
Dr. Clarence R. Jones
Ms. Suzanne Keesler
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Ms. Marcia LaMaskin
Mrs. Barbara P. Lowenstein
Dr. and Mrs. Bernard A. Lublin
Mr. and Mrs. Jon Markiewicz
Ms. Dianne A. Master
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Ms. Mary K. Small
Ms. Valerie Smith
Dr. Irvin N. Sporn
Mr. and Mrs. C. Daniel Stevens
Ms. Elizabeth A. Stevenson
Ms. Rita M. Stone
Mr. and Mrs. William B. Thalhimer
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew G. Thompson, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Weaver
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Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Tozer
Mrs. Jeanne W. Yuk
Doris and Howell Hicks
Ms. Susan S. Hicks
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Ms. Felecia O. Hobbs
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Ms. Felecia O. Hobbs
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Julia Campbell Lee
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Mayes D. Mathews
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Randolph W. McElroy
Ms. Anne Larus Jordan
Mr. Edmund McElroy
Mrs. Maryanne McElroy
Mr. Randolph W. McElroy, Jr.
Mrs. Elizabeth Patterson
Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomas Rhodes, Jr.
Sorrel M. McElroy
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Ms. Patricia M. Ambler
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Anderson III
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Bayliss
Dr. and Mrs. Wyatt S. Beazley III
Mr. J. Tyler Blue
Mr. and Mrs. George L. Booth
Mr. and Mrs. Marshall F. Bowden
Mrs. Margaret W. Brockenbrough
Ms. Sharon C. Carter
Mrs. Alison Clarke
Country Heritage Partnership
Mrs. Jane E. Covington
Mr. and Mrs. J. Randolph V. Daniel IV
Mr. and Mrs. Huntley G. Davenport
Ms. Laurie DeLegge
Mr. and Mrs. Collins Denny
Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Doran
Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Edmunds
Mr. Lampton Enochs
Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Fauntleroy
Gordon and Larry Gibson
Mr. Bryan C. Gilreath
Cheryl and Stephen M. Goddard
Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Goodridge
Mr. and Mrs. Allen C. Goolsby
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Gottwald
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Ms. Sorrel M. King
Mrs. Richard R. Lower
Mr. and Mrs. David A. Lyons
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Dr. Anne H. and Mr. John L. McElroy III
Miss Grace S. McElroy
Mr. John L. McElroy, Jr.
Mr. Lee McElroy
Mary Earle McElroy
Mr. Peyton McElroy
Medarva Healthcare
Kelly del Campo Merricks and Jason
Thomas Merricks
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Mrs. Elizabeth S. Morgan
Joyce and Ron Nash
Mr. and Mrs. William T. Nolley, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Norfleet, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan S. Perel
Ted and Carol Price
Patricia Pulley
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Financial Review
TRIBUTE GIFTS
Gifts Given in Memory of continued
Sorrel M. McElroy continued
Rhonda L. Riggleman
Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Schutt
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred P. Scott
Mrs. Sydna R. Street
Stephanie Sulmer
Mrs. Charles M. Terry, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Thalhimer
The Guide Foundation
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Natalie Bocock Turnage
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Mr. Fielding L. Williams, Jr.
Mrs. E. Otto N. Williams, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Williamson, Jr.
Mr. Roland C. Woodward
Joyce B. McLauchlan
Mr. Arthur E. McLauchlan, Jr.
Edwin B. Meade, Jr.
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Robert E. Mitchell, Jr., MD
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Ms. Mary H. Mitchell
Margaret Anne Noftsinger
Dr. Margaret Nolting
Mrs. E. Otto N. Williams, Jr.
Elizabeth Peterkin
Ms. Mary Morris Booth
Elizabeth P. Phillips
Mr. and Mrs. Keith Owens
Rhonda L. Riggleman
Richard C. “Duff” Poage
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Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Carter III
Mr. and Mrs. George T. Elmore III
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Felts, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy E. Horton
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Mayton
Patricia Pulley
Lisa and Wayne Resch
Mr. and Mrs. Southall Stone
Mr. Jerry Walker
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Williams
Mr. and Mrs. Karl F. Woerner
Brackett Priddy
Ms. Barbara Priddy
J. Waverly Pulley III
Mr. and Mrs. Mark S. Dray
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon F. Rainey, Jr.
William T. Reed III
William T. Reed
Sean R. Reynolds
Mr. and Mrs. Randolph N. Reynolds, Jr.
Barbara W. Richard
Mr. Robert Richard
Anne Macon Clement Riddle
Mrs. Aurelia R. Brown
Wayne N. Riggleman
Dr. Shelby Johnson Wright
John A. Robertson
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Mr. John K. Taylor
Gilbert M. Rosenthal
Mr.* and Mrs. Herbert L. Heltzer
Capt. Darl W. Jewell, Jr. and Dr. Dianne V. Jewell
Mrs. Richard R. Lower
Mr. and Mrs. C. Cotesworth
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Mr. and Mrs. Theodore W. Wood
Alice Williams and James
Hamilton Scott
Mr. Walter W. Scott
S. Buford Scott
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Brennan
Dorothy M. Sivert
Ms. Shirley A. Bartley
Berkeley Smith
Mr. Charles W. Smith, Jr.
Laura Saunders Spratley
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William T. Steele III
Mr. and Mrs. Richard K. Bennett
Mrs. Margaret W. Brockenbrough
Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. G. Brown
Ms. Katherine J. Bryant
Dr. and Mrs. Charles M. Caravati Jr.
Ms. Ingrid H. Davis
Mr. R. Alan Gray
Dr. Sarah J. Hellewell and Dr. Timothy Hellewell
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jefferson III
Mrs. Carol H. Kelley
Mr. and Mrs. H. Michael Ligon
Joyce and Ron Nash
Mr. and Mrs. Garnett Nelson
Mr. Lee Roberts
Ms. Elizabeth Stagg
Mr. and Mrs. David A. Lyons
Mrs. Marianne T. Svoboda
Mr. and Mrs. E. Hunter Thompson, Jr.
Marguerite R. Supler
North River Circle of the King’s
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Leigh Taylor
Mrs. Aurelia R. Brown
Charles M. Terry
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Mrs. Charles M. Terry, Jr.
Edward W. T. Thomas
Ms. Eleanor Thomson and Mr. James Smith
Suzanne C. Thomas
Mr. David F. Thomas
Gordon W. Wallace, Jr.
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Barbara Williams
Ms. Amanda L. Bush
E. Otto N. Williams, Jr.
Mrs. E. Otto N. Williams, Jr.
William M. Wilson
Mrs. Mary Earle Wilson Dozier
Mr. and Mrs. Henry L. Valentine III
Mrs. Elizabeth F. Wilson
Ms. Elizabeth P. Wilson
Mr. and Mrs. Russell P. Wilson
Mr. William M. Wilson, Jr.
Margaret “Mack” Wright
Ms. Trudy M. Abdul
Karen S. Zabner
Mr. Gary M. Zabner
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