REPORT TO OUR COMMUNITY CREDITS Publisher: Judy Rich, R.N., President and Chief Executive Officer Executive Editor: Julia Strange, Vice President, Community Benefit Editor: Rhonda Bodfield Contributing Writers: Rhonda Bodfield Angie Bush Cheryl Kohout Jim Marten Julia Strange Design: Hilton & Myers Advertising Photography: Eric Suhm Rick Peterson
ON CENTER CREDITS Publisher: Michael J. Duran, J.D., Vice President and Chief Development Officer Executive Editor: Julia Strange, Vice President, Community Benefit Editor and Writer: Jim Marten Design: Hilton & Myers Advertising Photography: Eric Suhm Rick Peterson
Honoring the memory of Marks Fund co-founder, Selma Marks TMC marked the end of an era in 2018 with the passing of Tucson-native Selma Marks. Marks and her husband, Pima County Superior Court Judge Jack Marks, established the Marks Fund following his treatment at TMC in the early 1980s. The couple had gotten to know staff members well and were impressed by their passion and dedication, but saddened to see the financial struggles of some due to common life challenges – a broken-down vehicle, a washing machine on the fritz or a plumbing leak. The Marks Fund provides a financial hand up for TMC personnel going through tough times. The fund has helped hundreds of TMC employees and continues going strong today. Marks Fund requests are reviewed by a committee of fellow TMC employees. Although each recipient receives a grant, a vast majority of recipients choose to repay the grant – intending to make the fund accessible to more employees in need. While both the Marks have now passed away, their legacy of providing financial assistance for TMC employees endures. Many donations were made to the Marks Fund in her honor. “Words cannot express the depth of our gratitude,” said Michael Duran, TMC vice president and chief development officer. “Selma Marks’ generosity and intrepid efforts made positive enduring changes in our community – she will always be remembered as one of Tucson’s best.”
Published May 2019 14