2016 ANNUAL REPORT Fulfilling Her Promise
Leading the Way in Heart Care
Partners in Children’s Health
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PUBLISHED BY UnityPoint Health® - St. Luke’s Foundation 855 A Ave. NE; Suite 105 Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 319-369-7716 StLukes.foundation@unitypoint.org
2016 FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Doug Laird, Chair Ryan Buresh, Treasurer Lannie Checketts, Assistant Treasurer Terri Christoffersen Tami Culver Marty Hoeger Shirley Holtey, Secretary Don Johnson Keith Krewer, M.D. James LaMorgese, M.D. Niki Lee Nancy Mortimore Gene Neighbor Donald Paynter, M.D. Diane Ramsey Ted Townsend
FOUNDATION STAFF Mary Klinger President Mary.Klinger@unitypoint.org Tonya Arnold Director of Grants & Administration Tonya.Arnold@unitypoint.org Sarah Brumwell Director of Development Sarah.Brumwell@unitypoint.org Jennifer Sweeney Annual Giving Director Jennifer.Sweeney@unitypoint.org Danielle Rauser Development Manager - Cancer Services Danielle.Rauser@unitypoint.org Jennifer Perkins Accountant Jennifer.Perkins@unitypoint.org Karen Newland Administrative Assistant Karen.Newland@unitypoint.org
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2016 ANNUAL REPORT
In this Issue
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A Letter from Our President and Chairman of the Board
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Fulfilling Her Promise
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Leading the Way in Heart Care
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Helping Others in Mary’s Name
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Father’s Legacy Supports Rural Health Care
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Koehler Legacy Society Members
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Partners in Children’s Health
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Giving Back to the Communities They Serve
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Roll of Honor
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Foundation Gifts
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The Healing Power of Art Flood of Support
Mission Statement To support St. Luke’s in giving the healthcare we’d like our loved ones to receive.
Donate online at unitypoint.org/cedarrapids. Click on Ways to Give.
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A place to grow All children need a place where they can be safe and healthy and loved. In 2016, St. Luke’s Foundation launched “A Place for Me” to build healthier tomorrows for kids and families throughout Eastern Iowa. Through this fundraising initiative, children whose lives have been touched by UnityPoint Health St. Luke’s shared their stories in their own words. And thanks to the generosity of people like you, we have raised more than $650,000 to support the amazing Children’s Services at St. Luke’s. We are also grateful for the many other gifts we received last year from
our friends, partners, physicians and UnityPoint Health associates. Friends like Helen G. Nassif, whose generous support of St. Luke’s over the years has greatly enhanced women’s and children’s health, heart care and cancer services. And friends like local farmer Roger Krug, who honored his late wife’s legacy of kindness with his sponsorship of a Healing Power of Art image—a beautiful and lasting gift for the benefit of patients and their loved ones. Now where do we grow from here? To be sure, these are challenging times for healthcare. St. Luke’s Hospital needs our financial support more than ever before. But together we can help St. Luke’s continue to provide exceptional, compassionate care to the people of Eastern Iowa.
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In addition to our ongoing effort on behalf of Children’s Services, the coming year will see a new emphasis on taking St. Luke’s heart care capabilities to the next level. The development of a clinical research program at the UnityPoint Health – Cedar Rapids Heart & Vascular Institute will give patients greater access to cutting-edge therapies right here at home. We are truly thankful for each and every one of you who helped make 2016 a success. With your help, we will continue to change lives for the better. Doug Laird, Board Chair UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Foundation Mary Klinger, President UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Foundation
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Helen G. Nassif
Fulfilling her promise
You can help cancer patients and their families when you support the Helen G. Nassif Community Cancer Center. Designate your gift securely online at unitypoint.org/cedarrapids. Click on Ways to Give.
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LEGACY GIVING
Helen G. Nassif left Cedar Rapids more than six decades ago to
pursue a successful career as an attorney, real estate investor and philanthropist. But a piece of her heart has always remained in the town where she grew up. Over the years, Ms. Nassif’s generous support of health care in our community has totaled almost $6 million to St. Luke’s Foundation on behalf of heart care, women’s and children’s health and cancer services. In 2016, Ms. Nassif made an additional gift of $250,000 towards the Helen G. Nassif Community Cancer Center, fulfilling a $1 million pledge she began five years earlier. “I am extremely proud of the Community Cancer Center’s role in helping cancer patients and their loved ones,” says Ms. Nassif. “It’s very gratifying to know so many lives have been touched by the services they provide.” Ms. Nassif’s past contributions to cancer care include $500,000 to establish the Albert G. and Helen Nassif Radiation Center at St. Luke’s, named in honor of her late brother.
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Pictured above: Helen G. Nassif Community Cancer Center team is committed to “providing exceptional cancer care that places you at the center of all we do.”
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Leading the way in heart care ENDOWMENT GIFTS
Dean Baughman likes to keep active. Even in his mid-eighties, New TAVR procedure offers minimally invasive alternative to open heart surgery
the Marion man was a regular at the gym. But a bad heart valve left him short of breath and unable to do the activities he enjoyed. It also put him at risk for sudden cardiac death. Baughman had severe aortic stenosis—a common heart problem in older adults in which a narrowing of the aortic valve restricts blood flow throughout the body. “The standard treatment is open-heart surgery, where we take the old valve out and put a new one in,” explains Dr. Wassef Karrowni, St. Luke’s Heart & Vascular Institute. “But some patients are too sick for major surgery. Today the first choice in treatment for these patients is TAVR.” TAVR, or transcatheter aortic valve replacement, is a less invasive option for individuals considered high- or medium-risk for open-heart surgery. During TAVR, the replacement valve is inserted via a catheter through an artery in the leg, similar to inserting a stent. Until recently, TAVR was only available in Iowa in Des Moines and Iowa City. Now St. Luke’s Heart & Vascular Institute has brought this advanced procedure to Eastern Iowa, with support from St. Luke’s Foundation. “Facilities have to meet special requirements to perform TAVR,” says Dr. Karrowni. “We have a qualified multidisciplinary team trained in the procedure and we perform the required minimum number of cardiac catheterizations and open-heart surgeries. What we lacked was a hybrid procedure room specially equipped for TAVR. That’s where the Foundation stepped up.” St. Luke’s Foundation contributed $225,000 to create the facility and purchase necessary equipment. “The dollars came from the Vaughn and Bernice Hartzell Endowment Fund,” explains Foundation President Mary Klinger. “The Hartzells were loyal donors and friends of St. Luke’s Hospital. They created this endowment in 2006 to benefit heart and stroke care.”
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St. Luke’s TAVR team is the only one in Eastern Iowa performing this life-saving procedure led by Drs. Mark Barnett, Wassef Karrowni and Richard Kettelkamp.
The first TAVR procedures at St. Luke’s were performed in October 2016. Dean Baughman was one of those patients. “I had no concerns about the newness of the procedure,” he says. “I thought it was great they offered the procedure right here in Cedar Rapids and I had great care at St. Luke’s.” Today Baughman is back at the gym three days a week, adding, “It feels great to be able to do it again.” The team at St. Luke’s is performing a growing number of TAVR procedures as more high- and medium-risk patients choose this option. Clinical trials at research centers around the country are evaluating whether low-risk patients might also benefit from TAVR. “If tests prove results are as good for those patients as traditional open-heart, TAVR will become an option for everyone,” notes Dr. Karrowni.
Dean Baughman was one of the first patients to have the TAVR procedure, at St. Luke’s, performed in October 2016.
Meanwhile, he says today’s TAVR patients can see the difference in their health right away. “There’s a shorter recovery time than with open-heart surgery, so patients are usually up and walking the same day and go home in two to three days.” Dr. Karrowni adds, “This is a life-saving procedure. Our goal is to prolong life, but also to help you feel better so you can enjoy life, too.”
You can help St. Luke’s remain one of the nation’s top cardiovascular hospitals. Your gift to the UnityPoint Health– Cedar Rapids Heart & Vascular Institute supports advances in technology and leading-edge services that are saving lives in our community. Contact Sarah Brumwell, Director of Development at (319) 558-4994.
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Helping others in Mary’s name ANNUAL GIVING
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Mary Krug was many things in her life—a secretary, farmer, active
member of her church, and above all, a dedicated wife and mother. She was also a good friend to her neighbors in the community of Atkins, just west of Cedar Rapids. “Mary was a good type of person,” remembers Roger Krug, her husband of 51 years. “She would bend over backwards to help others.”
Roger Krug’s Guardian Angel donation honors his wife’s caregivers
Now Mary’s legacy is helping people courtesy of Roger’s donation to St. Luke’s Foundation through the Guardian Angel program. This program, which helps families recognize those who have made their journey easier, funds programs and equipment that add to the quality of care at UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids. Mary Krug spent two weeks in St. Luke’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) before transferring to the Inpatient Hospice Unit, where she passed away on January 28, 2016. It was a difficult time, but throughout, Mary and her family were surrounded by a compassionate and caring team. “Everyone at St. Luke’s gave Mary extremely good care,” says Roger Krug. “My son and daughter and I can’t say enough about how well they treated her. They made Mary’s last weeks very pleasant in spite of the situation.” Nearly 60 people provided care for Mary during her stay. “I cannot believe there could be so many people who were all so kind!” says Roger. In the weeks that followed, Roger continued to think about the exceptional care his wife had received and he knew what Mary would have wanted him to do. “I had to help other people the best I could. My children agreed and said ‘Dad, that’s the thing to do.” Roger reached out to Jennifer Sweeney, Annual Giving Director at St. Luke’s Foundation. He told Jennifer he wanted to do something special to recognize and thank Mary’s caregivers from the ICU, Respiratory Care and Hospice. On June 3, 2016, Roger Krug presented Guardian Angel pins to the doctors, nurses, therapists and techs who made a difference for his wife and family. “Many of the people who took care of Mary were at the ceremony,” recalls Roger. “I was so glad to see them again. I shook everyone’s hand and gave them their pins. And I got to talk to the nurses and other caregivers who were so good to her.”
Roger sponsored “Mr. Cardinal” photo in honor of Mary through the Healing Power of Art project.
Left: Roger Krug at his farm in Atkins.
Since then, Roger has made an additional donation to St. Luke’s Foundation, becoming one of the first to sponsor a photo in The Healing Power of Art project. A beautiful image of a cardinal now graces a wall near St. Luke’s ICU, where other families can draw comfort from it. “Mary and I never talked about doing something like this, but I know she’d be glad to know we’re helping others,” adds Roger.
Want to honor the special caregivers who made a difference for you or your family? Say thank you with a Guardian Angel donation. Or dedicate one of our beautiful, timeless images to a caregiver or loved one when you support The Healing Power of Art project. Contact Jennifer Sweeney, Annual Giving Director, at (319) 369-7807.
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Terry L. Smith (1941-2014)
PLANNED GIVING
Father’s legacy supports rural health care THE TERRY L. SMITH FAMILY ENDOWMENT
Terry Smith grew up in the tiny town of Lamont in Buchanan County. Smith’s children
While he spent most of his career in Cedar Rapids and loved to travel, Smith never forgot his roots in rural Iowa.
were determined
After his passing in 2014, Smith’s children were determined to honor his legacy by strengthening health care in the rural communities their father loved. In 2016, they established the Terry L. Smith Family Endowment through St. Luke’s Foundation. Interest earned from this gift will support St. Luke’s Rural Health Care Grant Program and St. Luke’s LifeGuard Ambulance.
to honor his legacy by strengthening health care in the rural communities their father loved.
“We wanted Dad’s gift to go toward rural health care programs because Dad was from Lamont and maintained strong ties with friends and family from Buchanan, Delaware and Linn counties,” explained Terry’s son Roger M. Smith. “As his children, we want to ensure delivery of health care and transportation of patients to and from these areas.” The Rural Health Care Grant Program provides matching funds toward projects that improve the health and wellness of rural residents. St. Luke’s LifeGuard Ambulance services Cedar Rapids and surrounding communities with around-the-clock emergency and critical care transportation. The dollars generated by the Terry L. Smith Family Endowment will support these programs with ongoing maintenance, staff education and training, and specialized equipment and facility needs.
Endowment gifts help sustain programs, services and scholarships. You can create a new endowment with your gift of $25,000 or above. To establish a new endowment or support an existing endowment, please call Mary Klinger, St. Luke’s Foundation president at (319) 369-7771.
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Carl and Mary Koehler Legacy Society The Carl & Mary Koehler Legacy Society was established in 2003 to recognize individuals who have remembered St. Luke’s Foundation with an estate or other planned gifts arranged during their lifetime. St. Luke’s gratefully honors these individuals for their legacy of generosity and caring. Floyd Alber Dr. Ken and Kathy Anderson Anonymous Dr. Dustin and Tonya Arnold Walter+ and Evelyn J. Badger Dean and Gale Beer Wilma J. Blosser J. Scott and Joann Bogguss Sondra Lea Bolsinger-Lamb Peg Bradke Ernie and Joanne Buresh Dr. Robert and Sharon Caldwell Terri Christoffersen ^ Thomas and Joanne Collins Ramona Cook Arlene H. Dayhoff Marilyn B. DeLange Sallie and James Driscoll Dr. Jean Todd Duncan Shannon and DeLane Duval Wayne and Shirley Engle Dr. Susan L. Enzle Julie Foster Van Camp Arnold+ and Helen Freeman Helen and Dale Fye Faye Gerner Sally and Steve Gray Marcia and James Holley Senator Merlin and Darlene Hulse
David and Mary+ Johnson G. Richard and Jacqueline Johnson Dr. Rhys B. Jones+ and Valerie Chittick John and Pat Kerr Mickey and Wendell Kirkpatrick Mary Klinger Dr. Keith and Cheryl Krewer Douglas and Sharon Laird R. Eugene and Clarise+ Mahany Dennis and Alice Mans^ Nyla McCall Gary McEowen David and Ruth McGuire Jean Means David and Patricia Miller Chris and Bruce+ Montross^ Dale & Cheryl Moore Dr. Dale+ and Louise Morgan Jean Munson Helen G. Nassif Greg and Debbie Neumeyer Crystal Nodurft ^ Mary Ann and Sam Osborn Dr. Merlin and Ruth Ann Osborn William and Char Osborne Carolyn E. Pigott Rosberg
Marvin and Beverly Pospisil Dale and Caryl Rammelsberg Kenneth H. Reth ^ Viola L. Reth Don and Cornelia Ross Virginia Rystrom Duane and LouAnne Sands Nancy and Jim Schoeben Fred and Terri Schuchmann James and Patricia Sealy Thomas and Margaret Sears Dr. Gerald and Nancy Shirk Nancy and John Skogsbergh Barry and Cari Spear Gary and Susan Speicher Dr. James and Mariann Stickley Frank and Anna Teffer Joan and Dr. David+ Thaler Claude and M.J. Thompson Theodore and Cathy Townsend Maxine (Mickey) Van Hamme+ Dave and Sue Verhille Betty Wagner Susan Welty Paul and Charlotte+ Wright Elaine Young
Deceased ^New +
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Partners in children’s health Variety – the Children’s Charity teams up with St. Luke’s to help kids in our community
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Meet Victoria,
the newest member of the St. Luke’s Center for Women’s and Children’s Health team. Victoria, whose full name is VICTORIA® S2200, is an amazingly lifelike maternal patient simulator who helps St. Luke’s team members prepare for emergency situations involving moms and babies during delivery. Both Victoria and the new Variety – the Children’s Charity Education and Simulation Center in the Helen G. Nassif Center for Women’s and Children’s Health are the result of generous support from Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa.
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Debra Johnston, ARNP, leads training on the patient simulator Victoria which provides life-like training experience for obstetric emergencies.
Diane Seelau, director of St. Luke’s Women’s and Children’s Services and JJ Trotta, Eastern Iowa director for Variety - the Children’s Charity stand in front of the Education and Simulation Center.
“We are so fortunate as a community hospital to have this advanced equipment and a dedicated space for education and training,” explains Diane Seelau, director of St. Luke’s Women’s and Children’s Services. “The more practice our team can get on a simulator, the better we are in real-life situations.” Three out of four babies born in Linn County are delivered at St. Luke’s. While most births are routine, medical emergencies can occur at any time, from a breech delivery to life-threatening hemorrhaging by the mother. That’s why Seelau says training on the simulator is essential. “It gives us a safe, controlled situation where our team learns how to handle these crises. It doesn’t matter if you’re a nurse or a tech, a new hire or an experienced member of the team. Everyone in obstetrics and neonatal care goes through these simulations because we need every role to be prepared.”
Variety provided the funding for the simulator and renovation of the dedicated education space through grants totaling more than $188,000 over the last two years. “Our purpose has always been to focus on children in need,” says JJ Trotta, Eastern Iowa director for Variety – the Children’s Charity. “In this case, we’re truly helping the smallest of the small.” Variety has partnered with St. Luke’s for many years, granting more than $1 million towards children’s services. It’s a relationship that works both ways, adds Sheri McMichael, executive director of Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa. She says, “We are committed to making Cedar Rapids and Iowa the best possible place to raise kids. Going hand in hand with that is supporting organizations like St. Luke’s that provide important services to children. In return, St. Luke’s team members support Variety through their employee giving campaign. In fact, over the years they have contributed almost $600,000 to Variety to help children in this community.”
McMichael stresses that every dollar raised in Cedar Rapids stays in Cedar Rapids. In addition to grants for equipment and facilities, Variety also helps families through the Compassion Fund. This money, raised during Variety’s Two Days of Compassion radio campaign, provides support for families who have a baby or child in the hospital for an extended time. St. Luke’s social workers use the fund to help families with immediate needs, from food to transportation. “The Compassion Fund helps people through a difficult time,” says McMichael. “Families who have benefited from it in the past often come full circle and give back to Variety because they remember how much that money meant to them in their time of need.” Adds St. Luke’s Diane Seelau, “Variety is a great partner for us. They’ve donated to children’s services throughout the hospital, benefiting kids in our community significantly. This latest gift is another important step forward in patient care. By enhancing our ability to train for emergencies, Victoria and the Education and Simulation Center will help St. Luke’s save lives.”
Last year more than $650,000 was raised in support of St. Luke’s Children’s Services initiative with help from organizations like Variety – the Children’s Charity as well as from individuals like you. Your contribution can put a smile on a child’s face, help a premature baby draw her first breath or give a child hope for the future. Call Sarah Brumwell, St. Luke’s Director of Development at (319) 558-4994 to make a donation.
Lindsey Ricklefs, NICU supervisor, leads a training session in Variety – the Children’s Charity Education and Simulation Center.
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Giving back to the communities they serve GRANTS
CIPCO helps communities through its support of Rural Healthcare Grants
Concern for Community is one of the key principles
guiding the Central Iowa Power Cooperative (CIPCO), says Kathe Breheny, CIPCO Vice President of Corporate Communications. “We have been serving our members throughout Iowa since 1946. We are committed to giving back to the communities we serve.” In 2016, CIPCO partnered with St. Luke’s Foundation for the first time. “Because we serve mainly rural communities, the opportunity to support St. Luke’s Rural Health Care Grants really appealed to us,” Breheny explains. “We were impressed by how focused St. Luke’s is on improving health care in rural Iowa.” The Rural Health Care Grant program provides matching funds toward projects that improve the health and wellness of rural residents. Grants have been used to purchase lifesaving equipment, train emergency medical technicians and reimburse the transportation expenses for volunteers. Since 1980, St. Luke’s Foundation has awarded grants totaling more than $330,000 to support emergency medical and transportation services in Benton, Cedar, Delaware, Iowa, Northern Johnson, Jones and Linn counties. “Many of the communities that receive funding are within our member cooperatives’ service territory,” says Breheny. “The dollars we give will have a direct benefit on the people we serve.”
Kathe Breheny, CIPCO vice president of Corporate Communications
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CIPCO has a limited budget for donations, she adds, so it’s especially important to make sure their dollars are used wisely. Breheny now serves on the Rural Health Care Grant selection committee and appreciates the due diligence that goes into awarding
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the funds. “The people who serve on the grant committee with me are entrenched in these communities. They know the organizations asking for the funds, they know how the money is going to be used, and they make sure the grants are going to the right place.” Most emergency medical technicians and other first responders in rural areas are volunteers. The equipment and vehicles they use are not usually funded by local taxes, so they depend upon donations to cover operating expenses. CIPCO’s $5,000 gift was part of over $18,000 awarded in matching grants last year. CIPCO has earmarked another $5,000 donation for the Rural Health Care Grants program in 2017. “Working with St. Luke’s Foundation has been a phenomenal experience,” concludes Breheny. “Through the Rural Healthcare Grants program, CIPCO is supporting small organizations that really need our help—organizations providing vital services that do so much good for our rural communities.”
Pictured behind Kathe Breheny, CIPCO Vice President of Corporate Communications, are 11 of the 61 drivers from the Benton County Volunteer Program. From left to right: Back row: Loel Fink, Vinton and Wayne Parizek, Belle Plaine Middle row: Alice Stramer, Watkins; Kathy Scheel, Dysart; Phyllis Paulsen, Keystone; Connie Engle, Belle Plaine Front row: Craig Hoepner, Vinton; James Hyde, Vinton; LaRue McIntire, Belle Plaine; Marilyn Sokol, Belle Plaine; Cathy Wehrman, Luzerne
Donations to St. Luke’s Rural Healthcare Fund help ensure critical equipment and training is available to first responders in rural communities. For more information, visit unitypoint.org/cedarrapids and click on Ways to Give or call Tonya Arnold, Director of Grants & Administration at (319) 369-7572.
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Roll of Honor HONORED DONORS St. Luke’s Foundation’s Roll of Honor recognizes those This listing is intended to acknowledge all cash gifts received between January 1 and December 31, 2016. We make every effort to accurately report your gifts. If we need to make a correction, please contact us at (319) 369-7716 or StLukes.foundation@unitypoint.org. All donor names, including the list of donors who gave less than $100 are available at unitypoint.org/ cedarrapids/st-lukes-foundation.
who generously gave to St. Luke’s Foundation. $500,000+ Helen G. Nassif
$150,000+ Transamerica United Way of East Central Iowa Witwer Charitable Trust #4
$125,000+ Dr. Roy+ and Bess+ Keech
$75,000+ Ed & Joan Hemphill Charitable Trust Robert Novotny Revocable Trust
$50,000+ Aiming for a Cure Foundation I Know Jack Foundation Terry L. Smith Revocable Trust Variety - The Children’s Charity of Iowa
$25,000+ Marvin A. Gaudian Estate
$15,000+ Helen Kelly Trust Wormer Charitable Trust Ted* and Cathy Townsend Surgery Center Cedar Rapids
$10,000+ Aramark Terri Christoffersen Climate Engineers Crescent - Janko Masonic Foundation EPIC Farmers State Bank, Marion Steve and Sally Gray Hunter Companies Douglas and Sharon Laird Lois Schuchmann Estate Margaret Netolicky Estate Dave Schmitt Thomas and Margaret Sears SEI Investments Company Shuttleworth and Ingersoll, P.L.C. St. Luke’s Medical Staff
Kate Minette (left), St. Luke’s Board of Directors, with 2016 Founder’s Award recipient and fellow Board member Terri Christofferson. Deceased * Employee giving through St. Luke’s Foundation’s iCare Campaign ^All or portion of the donor’s gifts were given through The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation +
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$5,000+ ADA Foundation Alliant Energy Foundation Anonymous Bloomhall Family Fund ^ Cedar Rapids RoughRiders ^ Central Iowa Power Cooperative (CIPCO) F. Forbes+ Olberg and Ann+ Olberg ^ Dr. William Fusselman Graham Construction Paul* and Mary Hagen Hills Bank Donor Advised Gift Fund Kimberly* and Mike Ivester Dr. James* and Sherrie* Justice George Kilberger Trust Ladco Heating and Air Conditioning Linn County Anesthesiologists, P.C. LT Memorial Foundation Linda and Robert Mattes Kathleen A. Minette Nelson Electric Co. Michelle* and Steve Niermann Shirley Rissi Dr. Abha* and Sunil Saxena Daniel Steffen The ESCO Group United Fire & Casualty Group (UFG) Van Meter Inc. ^ Betty Wagner
$2,500+ Anonymous (2) Dr. Dustin* and Tonya* Arnold Patty Barnes* Randy and Julia Bauer BBL Medical Facilities Peg M. Bradke* Cedar Rapids OB Gyn Specialists, P.C. Dr. Jason Cogdill* Shana* and Tim Coker Robert Cook Family Diamond V Mills Inc. ^ Dominick J. McDermott Trust The Jared and Carol Hills Foundation Mary Klinger* Dr. Keith and Cheryl Krewer
Roger Krug Dr. Todd and Carol Langager* Kent and Bonnie McVicker Dr. Steven and Joy Anne Mindrup OB-GYN Associates Mary Ann* and Samuel Osborn Ann Overton* PCI Hematology-Oncology Dr. Donald and Joyce Paynter Dr. Brian Ray* Dr. P. James and Carol Renz Dr. John and Beth Roof James and Patricia Sealy Kyle Skogman^ Jason and Laura* Smith Gary and Susan Streit Dr. Jean Todd Duncan Lori Weih* and Ben Wickum
$1,000+ Robert and Elizabeth Allsop Dr. Ken* and Kathy Anderson Ron Anderson-Lehman Apache Hose and Belting Co. Milt* and Corene Aunan BankIowa Carolyn Barko* Lorna Barnes Marcine Bean* Charlie Becker Dr. James* and Rachele Bell Todd Betzer Robert Biedenbach Sheryl Brehm* Connie* and David Bulman Dr. Rasa Buntinas Steven and Mary Burns Karl and LaNisha Cassell Channel Fusion, Inc. Dr. Mohit* and Charu Chawla Lannie Checketts* Jay and Lee Clancey^ Collins Community Credit Union Community Foundation of the Great River Bend Bernie and Barbara Cooper Sally Craig Betty Debban Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation Connie Demuth* Denver and Carol Dillard
Gerald Dooley* Dr. Craig* and Barbara Dove Michael and Cindy Dunn Michael* and Denise* Easley Larry and Mary* Elgin Rex and Kathy Eno Lori Fangman Dr. W. Jay and Katherine Friesen Dr. Ronald and Corinne Gambach Faye Gerner Drs. Ravneet and Mandeep* Gill Catherine Graham* Carleen Grandon David Grissom Anne C. Gruenewald Lori* and Tom Hampton Dr. Tork and Lynn Harman Dr. Percy+ and Lileah+ Harris Dr. John and Nancy Herring Philip and Susan Hershner Highway Equipment Company Hills Bank and Trust Company John and Jen* Hinz William and Shirley Holtey Dan and Carla* Huber Huk Printing Michael and Ann Humbert IBM International Foundation Iowa Cancer Consortium Dr. Bharat and Sreedevi Koppisetti Jenigiri David Johnson Tom and Ann Jubeck Henry and Sara Katz Trust Kennedy Softball Parents Association John and Pat Kerr Nicole Kilmer Carmen* and Mike Kleinsmith James Kovarik Dr. James* and Nancy LaMorgese Sarah Laucamp* Lil Drug Store^ Dr. Brian* and Cheryl Lindo Linn County Medical Society Joe* and Candy Linn Pamela Mahany Pam Mann* Marion Dental, PC May C. Gortner Charitable Trust
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Mary McDade* Sandi McIntosh Matt and Allyson McLaughlin Mercy Medical Staff Jeanne M. Messner John Meyer* Robin and Jon Mixdorf Doris and Francis Molitor Rick* and Julie Monthie Bruce+ and Chris* Montross Dave and Lisa Morris Kay and Duane Nesetril NW Linn County Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Katie* and Steve Oberbroeckling Doug and Melanie Olson Dave Phillips* Pipe Pro Inc. POG Cedar Rapids LLC Susan Ramm* Dale and Caryl Rammelsberg Diane Ramsey and Bruce Johnson Amy Reasner and Wilford Stone Bernie Rehnstrom Dr. James and Beverly+ Reinertson Ervin and Cynthia Root Vernon and Joan Rosene Chris and Nikki Skogman Skyworks Solutions, Inc. Sue Slattery* Margaret and Leland Smithson Nyle Spalding St. Luke’s Auxiliary Dr. Sallie Sun Eric Suter* Tallgrass Business Resources Mary* and Michael Tangeman Jonathan Tennant Patrick* and Mindy* Thies Mark and Patricia Thole Jean Trainor Dr. Chris and Charity Tyler University District Dental Society Dr. A. John and Jennifer Vander Zee Sara Veerhusen Drs. Steven Wahle and JoAnn German Wahle Women of Greyhound Racing
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The Helen G. Nassif Community Cancer Center Children’s Holiday Party, made possible by a generous gift from the Aiming for a Cure Foundation.
$500+ Ted Allbee* Area Ambulance Service Marilyn Aucutt* Elizabeth* and Jim Babka Lois Bailey* Dr. Erik and Ashley Balster Doralyn and Kenneth Benson Jeffrey and Valissa Berg Angela Berns* Wayne Betts Wilma J. Blosser Lynn Bond Robert Brecke Bruce Waters Estate Catherine Brunssen* Dr. Regina A. Butteris* CarePro Health Services Steven and Suzanne Caves Marshal Chesmore Sharon Christy* Cockburn Family Trust Dr. Ann Connors Kathryn J. Cook Rene D. Crumley* Betty Cuthbertson+ Daryl Daker Nancy and Dennis DeKlotz Maria Delagardelle Virginia M. Dietiker* Susan M. Donnelly* Faith Mission Thrift Store Jan Felts* First Presbyterian Church
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Kevin* and Penny Gamble Dr. David and Susan Gehring Nancy+ and Lyle Gerdemann Julie Gilmore* Melinda Glade Paula Grahs* Terri Grantham* Barb Haeder* Jeremy Hague* Jaclyn Hall* Rhonda S. Harmon* Phil Hartgrave* Healthcare of Iowa, Inc. Mary Henry* Lucas Hicks* Blaine Holub Jennifer Houlihan* INVISION Kent* and Joy Jackson John Jacob Jiffy Lube Michelle M. Jonas* Ida Kansky Trust KCRG TV9 Andrea* and Bobby Kelley Dr. Steven and Michele Kelly Mary Beth Keuter* Gail Kucera* Timothy and Kathy Kuempel Charlotte Kuriger Niki and Ryan Lee Kara Leyse Linn County Dental Association Teresa Ludolph* Dr. Renee Maikon
Manchester United Methodist Church Marion Mixers, Inc. Denny* and Karen Mauss Linda Meskimen* Dr. Katie Milden Ernest Miller, Trustee Teresa Mills Terry Moore Jill Morgan* Darby Murray Nancy Hart Myers* Charles Neuzil Karen* and Michael Newland Novo Nordisk Inc. Joan Y. O’Connor* Chris and Brenda* Oehler One Mission Fundraising, Inc. Tammy Perez* Jennifer* and Dustin Perkins Laura* and Jack Rainey Frank+ and Betty Jean+ Ross Virginia Rystrom Daryl Sanborn Teresa Saxon* Chuck Schmidt Nancy Schoeben* Lori Schumann* Ann Sealy* Diane Seelau* Marty and Julianne Smith Terry* and Lynn Smith St. Luke’s 6 West Rehab Gail Stork* Darlene Sweet
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Juanita Young Sword Susan and David Tesdahl Julie Thompson* Kristi* and James Thomson Larry and Jane Tjaden Aimee M. Traugh* Cathy Troll US Bancorp Foundation George and Rosanne* Van Cura Denise R. Walker* Judy K. Walton* Dr. Michael Warner Dr. Jeff and Cheryl Westlund Connie Vogel Susan K. Woods* Rae and Gerald+ Zahradnik Julie Zuber*
$250+ Sarah Allen* Karen Alt* Edward and Cynthia Anderson Anonymous (5) Chassidy Arp Robinn M. Bardell* Doug and Jill Beardsley Kathleen Bertelsen* Neil Bieber Clarence L. Boesenberg Thomas and Mary Bowman Jo Ann and Peter Bryant Lois and Robert Buntz Ryan and Katie Buresh Dianna Burnett* Shirley Burrell Kris and Chuck Carlson Dina and John Linge, Cedar Memorial Bryan Clark Carol Collingsworth* Ramona Cook* Jennifer Devereux Jane Dohrmann and Donald Anderson Sallie and James Driscoll Jim Eichhorn Kim Eilers* Eldorado Young Masters Eli Lilly and Company Elizabeth L. Etten, RN* Monica Farmer* Anthony S. Fawcett* Suzanne Felton*
Gary+ and Myrna Fisher Dennis and Linda* Fitz Amy J. Ganske* Give With Liberty April Albrecht* Carol Haendler* Becky Halsch* Theresa Hamlett* Diane Handler* and Robert Becker Cassie Hartgrave* Dr. Savita* and Sateesh Hegde Matthew* and Dana Hoffnagle Jon Holland Jean Holub+ Nancy Houtz* Mary and Robert+ Hutchinson Donald and Amy Johnson Teresa Johnson* Gladys M. Jones Tari Jones* Wanda Jordan Scott* and Nicole Kallemeyn Harold and Beverley Klink Stacey Klostermann* Michele* and John Kramer Sandra Lathrop* David Leigh Kaybri Lemon Dale P. Lewis* Shirley Lighty Kristine Long* Deborah Loring Robert Marsh Todd Martens Carol S. Meade* Herbert Miller Miriam R. Bergman Charitable Fund Jim Mitchel* Louise Mowrey Janice Mussell* Mary B. Myers* Sue* and Don Novak Vince and Michele* O’Connor Lon and Kristen Olejniczak Kathy Ormond Ralph and Linda Palmer Erin Pazour* Ruth and David+ Pearson Peg* and Derrick Pickering Linda Pieper Elizabeth Pithan*
Jim and Marilyn Podgorski Donna* and Lial Prier Kelly Printy* Mary Jo & David Rater^^ Linda P. Razo* Vicky Richards* Glen A. Rickey* Roche Pharmaceuticals Dr. Dennis* and Darcey Rosenblum Catherine H. Ross-Garron* Therese and Robert Rowell Tammy Sampson* Robin Saunders* Marcia Schmatt* Gary and Jeanne* Schmidt Schneider Electric/Square D Foundation Debbie* and Delvin Schroeder David and Jennifer Schuchmann Carol* and Michael Schueller Rose M. Schwichtenberg Seedorff Masonry, Inc.
Patricia Shaffer* Katie Sievert* Debra Siggins* Nina Simmons* Nancy and John Skogsbergh Virginia Smelser Shawn Snitkey* Solum Lang Architects, Inc. Steve and Connie* Spicher Dean and Debra Spina St. John Lutheran Church, Ely Kayellyn St. John Marilinne Staub* Elly Steffen* Paul and Linda* Streit Harold D. Suchanek David and Jull Sutton David and Joelle Swan Rich and Jennifer* Sweeney Susan Tait* Erica Thomsen* Thursday Noon Optimist Club
Gordon Trampe Robina Ulrich* United Methodist Women Dr. Dan Vanden Bosch* John Warren and Jean Treder Chad and Andrea* Watkinson Brenda Weber* LaRae C. Wenzel* Wesley United Methodist Church Dr. Jeffrey and Karla Westpheling Beverly Weyland* Jeni* and Jeff White Lori White* Ross and Shirley Wiley Sheri Wolfe* Ellen A. Wulfekuhle*
+ Deceased * Employee giving through St. Luke’s Foundation’s iCare Campaign ^All or portion of the donor’s gifts were given through The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
St. Luke’s pet therapy teams bring a smile to patients of all ages.
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$100+ Matt and Emily Ackerson Harold and Leah Adams Brenda Ahlrichs* Amy Akers Al and Cathy Alcock Annette Allbee* Alliance Finance Inc. In Loving Memory of Sheri Dawn Thomas Lori Anderson* R. Bruce and Sandra Anderson Megan Andresen* Anonymous (4) Deana Arebaugh* John and C. Sue Arthaud Diane Avis* Janet A. Avis Douglas Ayers Dr. Terry L. Babor Sachit Garg* Mihaela Barbulescu* Mike and Connie* Barnes Dustin and Dr. Jenny* Beck Beth Beckett* Randy and Julie* Behr Elizabeth Benn Chelsea Benters*
Bernita and Norman+ Biere Kathleen Biwer* Judy and Gary Bjornsen Michael Blair Brandon Blankenship Donna Blaser* JoAnn and Dean* Bleadorn Noelle Boardman* Dillon and Elizabeth* Boenish Heather Booth* Lillian Grace Booth Myrt and William Bowers Shelly Boyd* Peggy S. Bragg* Alexa Bray Marie Brewer* Brosh Chapel, Inc. Catherine Broughton Janet* and Dave Brown Robin L. Brown* Patricia Bryant Vonna Buchholz Jeanette E. Buenzow Ellen Buikema James and Gloria Bulechek Lynda Burkhart* Amy Burmeister* Katie Burrell*
Butcher Block Steakhouse Mark D. Butschi* Donald Butterbaugh Teresa Byers Deborah Cardoza Jeanette M. Carson* Brett Caspers Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival Center Point Family Dentistry, PLLC Emi Chapman Jeanne and Richard+ Chelikowsky Eric and Lydia* Christoffersen Gregory and Terri Churchill Susan Churchill Timothy Chwirka* Robert and Faye Cieslek Barbara and Richard+ Clark Michelle Clasen* Lon and Mary* Clouse Pamela Coats* Randy Cole Josephine P. Cook Michael and Jan Coonrod Lori J. Corey* Sarah Corizzo* Vicki J. Cornwell* Christine Croghan*
2016 recipients of $120,944 in nursing and clinical scholarships and awards.
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Cory Cronbaugh* Robyn Cummings* Kiley Daedlow* Dr. Benjamin* and Anne Daniels Jessy Daugherty* Michelle Davin* Irene Davis* Arlene H. Dayhoff Brenda DeCamp* Barbara A. Deetz* Jennifer Deimler* Marilyn B. DeLange Mary M. DenBeste* Kay Detweiler* Elizabeth Dietrich* Tammy Dietrich* Carolyn Dillinger Michelle Divoky* Dennis Drake* Mary Dreckman Joy and David Drummond Darlene and Harold Duckett Carol Duit* Robert and Penny* Dullea Donald and Marilyn Duncalf Lori Dvorak* Carrie L. Eastvold* Denise Edgett
Angie Zahradnik Ehle* Diane Ehlers Davey Ehrke* April Marie Eich Diane and Orio+ Eimen Oral Elhard Elite Dental, P.C. Kristi Elwick* Larry and Marsha Erb Laurel Estes Ann Evensen Kay Everett* F&M Bank Doris Faas Marsha Fairbanks Velma Faler* Kerri Feldhaus* Bill Feldhaus* Linda Feller Charles I. Ferguson Henry and Mildred Fields Josh Fisher Norman and Carol Fisher Kara Flack* Edward L. Fosselman* Joan K. Franklin* Lori* and Brian Franz Dorothy Franzenburg William and Peggy Freeburg Sara Freese James and Sheila Freie Katrina J. Fristad* Paula Fry* Toni Fultz Fauntleroy Ann Funke* Mary and David Gabrick Chris* and Tina Gaby Antonio Gales Susan Garber Charles Gardner Gene Gerber* Richard and Rebecca Gernant Lori Gewecke* Kara Gillund* Richard and Janet Glynn Goettsch, Inc. Cheryl and Thomas Grinna Chad Gruis* Renee Grummer-Miller* Keith and Catherine* Gudenkauf Alan and Leane Gustafson
Irene M. Haerther John R. Moore and Lori HagerMoore* Roberta Haley* Bill and Laurie Hamen Michelle and Stacy Hand Norman Glass* Mark and Rhonda* Happel Cheryl Harger Therese Harrelson* John and Linda+ Harris Nancy and Richard+ Hart Hawkeye Fire and Safety Tim Hayes Nancy Heaverlo Rose Hedges* Sarah Hefflefinger* Teri Hegland* Dietitian-led cooking demonstrations at the Nassif Community Cancer John Heldt Center guide patients on the road to better health. Lisa and Jeff Henderson Sally Hendrickson Marcy Johnson* Kathleen Krumrei* Annetta Hershey Susan Johnson* Lesta Kulhavy* Stephen Hershner Debra Johnston* Krystina Lafler* Wendy Hill* Cari Jones Carol Langager* Gene and Dot Hinman Amy Jordan* Brenda Lansing* Mark and Sharon Hollinrake Scott and Melissa* Kahler Irina Latkova* Rochelle B. Holt* Julie* and Dennis Karlan Lisa Lehmkuhl* Carolyn Holubar Travis and Kristen* Kasner Meghan Leibold* Holy Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church Brenda Keller* Joe Leone* Cyndie Homewood* Janet Kelly Drs. Steve and Barcey Levy Kathy A. Homire* Gary and Shirley Keoppel Rudolph and Mary Beth Leytze Honeywell International Charity Aimee King* Dr. Roy and Alicia Lidtke Matching Lisa Kirk* Linnhaven, Inc. Lori Horak* Sue Klein Rhonda Lloyd* Walter and Nancy Horn Lacy Kleinsmith* Carolyn M. Lochner* David and Kathren+ Hornocker Marty and Paulette Klingler Lodge 400 Western Fraternal Bonnie Hough* Life Association Bruce Kohl John Howerton* William and Peggy+ Loeffers Carlene Kohlkoff Tony Huebsch Lisa A. Loesch* Kevin* and Sheena Komenda Sandra* and Terrance Hughes Thereasa Lopata* John Kramer Senator Merlin and Darlene Cynthia Lower* Melinda Kranig* Hulse Catherine J. Loy* Becky Krapfl* Gingie Hunstad Kelly M. Luedtke* Kelly Kray* Theresa Hunt Barbara Luse* Tara* and Brian Kress Brian Husemann* William and Kim Lynch Janice Kriegel* Greg and Michelle Hutchinson Michelle Lyons* Vickie Kriz* Jayne Iben* Jessica Mackey* Steven and Mary Rita International Paper Kromminga Ellen C. Magnifico* Optimization Team Cheryl Jennerjohn* + Deceased Kaj* and Elizabeth Jensen * Employee giving through St. Luke’s Foundation’s iCare Campaign Douglas F. Johnson* ^ All or portion of the donor’s gifts were given through The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
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$93,058 awarded to 15 departments through our iGrant program. Tammy Mahmens* Cheryl Mahoney* Kelly Mahoney* Sheryl A. Manchester* Kathie Manderscheid* Jeannette* and David Mankin Barbara Mankus Mr. and Mrs.* Jacob Maples Marion Independent School District Kerstin Marnin* Patrick and Kimberly Marshall S. Lynn* and Gerald Matchett Mark and Kim* Matteson Randy Maurer Dean Maus* Dr. Stephen and Denise Maze Stacy L. McAtee* Karen McCommis* Jeff McCowan Joy McCulla* Daniel McDonough John McDonough Mike and Sandi* McDonough Maureen* and Joe McEvoy Carol McGrath* Douglas McKechnie Marlan and Nancy McKee David and Amy McKelvy Barbara* and Donald McKinney Julie A. McNeal* Kristin McVay* Jean Means James and Sarah Meehan Jeffrey Merrell Elizabeth Merrifield
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Jon Metzen* Matt and Jody* Michael Connie Mills Dr. Monica* and Carel Minjeur Anita M. Minor Joni Moeller* Susan M. Moershel* Howard and Arlene+ Moss Judith L. Mrozinski* Edwin and Barbara Mumford Nancy Murphy* Eva Myers Ann Nachtwey* Barbara Neese Ovenshire* Kent Neighbor Jennifer Nicewanner* Neva Niedorf Fred and Ann Niehaus Julie Nieland Michelle and Brad Nielson Jackie Niemier* Mary Noland Houtz* John Nollsch* Ted E. Noring, DDS* Linda and Edward+ Nost Alicia Novak Lois and Eugene Novak Susan M. Novak* Nancy Novotny* Savanna Nunemaker Valerie Obadal* James Oberreuter Jeanette and Paul Oldfather Carrie Olmstead* Scott and Penny Olson Jennifer Oltmanns*
Cheryl O’Neill Amber Orr* Dr. Merlin and Ruth Ann Osborn John Osland Jennifer Owens* Karen* and Brent Pahl Elisabeth Parilo* Teresa Parker* Dr. Laila Payvandi* and Issa Karadsheh Douglas Penn Jesus A. Perez Lopez* Debbie Person* Julie* and Randy Peterson Lisa Peterson Waldo and Ann Peterson Roger and Kathleen Phelps Alissa* and Dave Philipp Linda Pickering Lois Pienkos Amanda Plummer* Marilynn Pohlman Nancy Pomeranz* Jodie Porter* Cynthia* and John Pospisil Kelly Potter* Patricia and James Powers Marvin and Sharon Prachar Clair Ramlo Dawn M. Ramm* Cathy Rammelsberg* Dina Rashid* Nancy Rasmussan Ronald and Kathy Rath Katherine Read*
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Marie Read Dr. Mark and Karen Reinertson Hon. David and Betsy Remley Kara Rentschler* Kenneth Reth Daniel Rewoldt Laura Ries* Robert D. Risdale Alicia Rivera* Dean and Luann Robertson Dr. Arlyn and Linda Robinson Bob Robinson Mary Lou and Merle Robinson Rockwell Collins Corissa Rosauer* Robert Ross Mary Sue and Charles Rozek Randell and Julia Rula Terry Rusk Rick Russ* John and Linda* Rutherford Paul and Cynthia Sale Debra Sanders* Esther Santel Marilyn and George Saul Dr. Michael and Tess Saunders Barbara* and David Schemmel Mark and Nancy* Scheumann Corrin Schmidt Le Roy and Judy Schmidt Marcia* and Thomas Schmidt William and Mary Schmidt Matt* and April Schmitz Allen and Glenna+ Schnell Steve Schnoebelen BJ* and Erica Schreckengast Marie Schrock* Dr. Clayton* and Jennifer Schuett Katie Schwartzhoff* Janelle Schweitzer* Mark Scott Cindy Scovel* Richard Seiler, Jr.* Sallie Selfridge* Nancy Seufferlein* Tim Shakespeare* Martin Shaw* Robert Sheffler Janet Shepherd-Meier* Kristin M. Sherwood* Ron Sherwood
Jay and Alice Shilhanek Patricia Shilhanek James and Tina Shover Tina Shuvo* Richard and Norma Silhanek Joanne Slaughter* Don and Coletta Slezak Annette R. Slifka* Julie Smith* Susan R. Smith* Kevin Snyder Sara* and Kent Sodawasser Deborah Spangler* Mary Springsteen* Mary Stanford* Muriel and William Steadman Robert and Linda Steen Stewart Baxter Funeral and Memorial Services Carrie J. Stewart* Libby Stewart* Teresa* and Matthew Stewart Dr. James and Mariann Stickley Debra and Scott Stimart Kris* and Bruce Stolba Roxanne Stone* Anne* and Dan Strellner Michael and Deborah Studt Julie A. Supple* Linda Swanson* Duane and Becky Sytsma Dr. Kevin and Shannon Tanner Shannon Tanner Heidi Thalacker*
The Barham Family Giving Fund Ellen Thomas Bette Thornburg* Bruce and Jan Thorsen Jeffrey and Kathy* Thorsteinson Terry and Bernadette Tiede Cynthia Timp Robert L. Toborg Tracy Toney* Paul and Rebecca Tranter Mary Trumpold* Janet Ungs* United Healthcare Brook Van Dee Sternberg* Robert and Denise Van Horn Van Steenhuyse Services Inc. Rehab patient Doug Beardsley dances with wife Jill with help from the Dr. Stephen and Peg Vanourny Solo Step system purchased with iGrant dollars. Amanda Vaske* Patty Voss* Gayle Wiegman* Karen L. Woeste* Dennis M. Wachal* Christi Wiemken Ardyce and Vincent Wolrab Janice Wahle Donna Wiese* Michelle A. Wood* Albert Wakankisingi John and Kathryn Wilkinson Rebecca Wood* Dr. Philly* and Brandon Wall Jay and Arlie Willems Bryan* and Krystal Wright Roger Walter Angela Williams* Jenny Wright* Amanda Ware* Mary and Lyle+ Williams Steve Yahn* Jim and Jo Wasta Mark Willis* Nikki Yakish Deb Watkins* Patti Wilson RN* Nancy Yeisley* Kelle M. Weaver Dennis* and Kari Winders Judy Ylvisaker* Dr. Marty Weber Kevin Wise Wendy Young* Janet L. Webster* Sharon Wisted John and Ann Zlabek Lori Wessels* Janet and Thomas Zuber Marcia Whiteford Dana Wickman* + Deceased * Employee giving through St. Luke’s Foundation’s iCare Campaign ^ All or portion of the donor’s gifts were given through The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Work Well Clinic received a $13,020.87 iGrant for new equipment.
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UnityPoint Health Cedar Rapids employees donated $306,500 through our iCare Campaign.
Gifts in Kind Matt & Emily Ackerson Chassidy Arp Doug & Jill Beardsley Wayne Betts Judy Bjornsen Amir Bozorgzadeh Alexa Bray Elizabeth Carroll Cedar Rapids RoughRiders Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation I Know Jack Foundation Carolyn Holubar John & Patricia Houar Huk Printing Ken Huss Michael Kelley Nicole Kilmer Kaybri Lemon Ellen Magnifico Matt McLaughlin Bruce+ and Chris* Montross Nelson Electric Co. Tina Porter Nancy Rasmussan Daniel Rewoldt Kristi R. Thomson Gordon Trampe UnityPoint Health - Methodist | Proctor Foundation Variety – the Children’s Charity Nikki Yakish
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Matching Gift Companies Alliant Energy Foundation The Benevity Community Impact Fund Fairfax State Savings Bank IBM International Foundation United Fire and Casualty Co. U.S. Bank
In Honor Of Doug & Jill Beardsley Lillian Booth Dr. Rasa Buntinas Andrew Craig Dr. Percy Harris Mic Lanning Susan Lassen Janet Lesan Mary Ann Osborn Fred Schuchmann Jeff Westercamp
In Memory Of Patricia Adney Helen Akers Thelma Alcock Robert Allard Marjorie Anderson Bernice Anthes Albert Avis James Barber
Gary Baumgartner Clyde Bean Brad Beardsley Jean Biedenbach Norman Biere Maryann Bitner Joyce Blair Ruby Boesenberg Don Bolton Arland Bowdish Adeline Brecke Dorothy Breuning Calvin Brinkerhoff Robert Burkhart Carlin Burmeister Eric Burns John Cavalier Paul Chapman Richard Chelikowsky Willis Chesmore Edward Churchill James Churchill Richard Clark John Coberly Lois Craig Donna Cromer Francine Daker Thomas Davis Robert Decker Dennis DeKlotz Randy Delagardelle Betty DeRosia Alice Devoe Henline
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Roger Dreismeier Betty Duff Donald Ebinger Melvin Edaburn Georgianne Ehrenberger Ervin Elgin William Ellis Catherine Erb Goldena Estes Maurice Estes Tom Fangman Betty Lou Ferguson Carl Ficken Maycel Finkle Gary Fisher Lula Fisher John Frasher Donald Fredericksen Verne Freie Berle Frey Nancy Gerdemann Chris Gibson Darrell Gillett Michael Gregoire Mary Greif Denise Grissom Denise Hanna-Bennett Dean Haparanta Linda Harris Dr. Percy Harris Janice Harrison Richard Hart Jeannine Heldt
Tim Hendrickson Charles Hepker Harry Hershey William Dale Hollar Beverly Holtz Richard Holub Junior Homrighausen Frankie Honn Kathren Hornocker Donna Hospodarsky Everett Hunt Robert Hutchinson Donald Janss Virlor Jarvis Jerry Jencks Dr. Rhys B. Jones Kenneth Jordan Florence Kadlec Violet Kamerling Donna Karshner Colin Kelly Sandra Kent Jon Kohl Janet Kovarik Barbara Krouse Arlene Krug Mary Krug Connie Lange Kathryn Lennox Carol Lewis Norbert Light Earl Lighty Allen Liston Peggy Loeffers Ray Marbach Bob Markley Dorothy Martin DorRene Mau Bessie Maurer Ellsworth Maxey Shirley Clapp McFarland Logan McVey Florence Meehan Wayne Meier Joseph Messner Marilyn Miller Janet Mitchell-Hotka James Moneypenny Clara Moore Ronald Moore Dr. Dale Morgan Janet Morris
Arlene Moss Stevan Mowrey Anna Mumford Lillian Neff Lumir Newmeister Edward Nost Linda Nulle Virginia Oakley Connie Alfred Peal Ray Penn Maurice Port Eleanor Price Virginia Ramsey Robert Read Beverly Reinertson Cary Rhoads Carol Ricklefs James Ritchie Lorraine Robertson Anita Robinson Pat Robinson Betty Jean Ross Frank Ross Beverly Rula James Sample Sandra Sanborn
Martha Sanner Aloys Santel Ethan Ronald Schlacke Jacqueline Schmidt Marvel Schmidt Glenna Schnell Clayton Schnoebelen Lois Schuchmann Amanda Schwertfeger Doris Scoles Marlene Seibert Joe Sesbeau Mary Kathryn Severidt Frances Sherwood Fred Shilhanek Doris Smith Jean Smith Dale St. John James Stadtmueller Sylvia Steffen Howard Stinger Paul Stopples Gladys Stover Robert Sweet Cheryl Tellin Shirley Thein
Wallace Thein Sheri Thomas Janet Toom Beth Topliff-Gentry Jean Clapp Urbanek Charlene Vanous Richard Walderbach John Wasson Bruce Waters Georgie Weatherbee Lyle Williams Ronald Winders Harmon Wisted Tom Wood Jill Woods Gerald Zahradnik Delbert Zirtzman Marian Zupke
Spreading joy at the Nassif Community Cancer Center Children’s Holiday Party, thanks to a grant from the Aiming for a Cure Foundation.
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2016 Patient Care Excellence Award Recipients St. Luke’s Foundation’s Patient Care Excellence Award Program recognizes healthcare providers who demonstrate outstanding achievement in their chosen field. Award nominees are recommended by their peers, manager and/or director through a nomination process held annually in each department. Each nominee is then asked to complete an application and write an essay for consideration. The Foundation’s Award Selection Committee determines the Award Recipients. This program was established by several supporters of St. Luke’s Hospital to recognize our caregivers (nurses, social workers, therapists, etc). These individuals generously donated to the Foundation so a caregiver could receive financial assistance to use for educational purposes or any other intent of the donor.
EXCELLENCE IN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AWARD Beth Etten, 3 East, Behavioral Health Nurse Award Anne Smith, Recreation, Mental Health Professional Award
GAIL STORK EMERGENCY MEDICINE NURSING AWARD Nate Johnson, Emergency Department
KARMA SMITH HEALTHCARE PIONEER AWARD Jennifer Aarni, Operating Room
LAMORGESE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN NEUROLOGICAL NURSING Andrea Schwake, Community Hospice
NANCY LAMB SKOGSBERGH & EDNA LAMB NURSING (CLINICAL) LEADERSHIP AWARD Ann Overton, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit / Pediatrics
OUTSTANDING NEW GRADUATE (ROOKIE) Tonya Harman, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit / Pediatrics
RON MAHANY AWARD
Bill Feldhaus, Respiratory Care, was awarded the Dr. Darrell Dennis Pulmonary Medicine Award.
Jo Huff, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Jessica Mackey, Rehabilitation Administration Jennifer Jenatscheck, Physical Therapy Lindsey Rowley, Witwer Children’s Therapy Tara Weir, 6 West Rehab
ANNA PURNA GHOSH ONCOLOGY NURSING AWARD Kim Hingtgen, 5 Center / Infusion Center
C.A.R.E. AWARD Tara Nolting, Infusion Center
CARROLL H. & LENA NELSON CRITICAL CARE AWARD Heather MacTaggart, 4 West Debra Zastrow, Electrophysiology Lab
DALE & RUBY MORGAN AND MABLE RAY AWARD
Lynsey Haun, Operating Room Amber Hoyt, Inpatient Skin Care Department Jennie Montgomery, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Margie Thompson, Diagnostic Cardiology Michelle Young, Nursing Support
SOCIAL WORKER AWARD Renee Gummer-Miller, Palliative Care
DR. DARRELL DENNIS PULMONARY MEDICINE AWARD
DR. STEPHEN & PEG VANOURNY AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN OBSTETRICAL & GYNECOLOGICAL NURSING
Bill Feldhaus, Respiratory Care
Pat Schneider, Birth Care Center
Sandi Wasek, Pediatrics
ELAINE YOUNG LEADERSHIP AWARD Michelle Divoky, Pediatrics
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SMULEKOFF FAMILY AWARD FOR NURSING EXCELLENCE
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2016 St. Luke’s Foundation Scholarship Recipients St. Luke’s Foundation’s Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to St. Luke’s associates who are working towards a post-secondary degree at an accredited college or university. All Scholarship Recipients must complete an application and write an essay to be eligible for a scholarship. The Foundation’s Selection Committee determines the recipients. Funding for these scholarships, are provided through individual donors who have established a fund at the Foundation for this purpose. The intent is for the Scholarship Recipient to use his/her degree to advance the care for our patients. NATALIE AND JOE COHN SCHOLARSHIP
ANN & FORBES OLBERG NURSING SCHOLARSHIP
Lydia Molitor, Children’s Specialty Services
Sally Vervaecke-Koenigs, 2 East
TED AND LILLIAN FEDER SCHOLARSHIP
GRETA SCHUCHMANN SCHOLARSHIP
Shannon Stone, 5 East
Kiley Stineman, Operating Room
MAY G. GORTNER SCHOLARSHIP
CHARLES SCHWARTZ, MD SCHOLARSHIP
Susan Donnelly, Case Management
KEECH SCHOLARSHIP Laura Barner, Cardiac Holding Area Dawn Cook, 4 Center Kristi Elwick, Work Well Solutions Brian McAfee, Electrophysiology Lab Michelle Pappas, Pre-Surgery Testing/STAR Nichole Pollitt, Continuing Care Hospital Jessica Telfer, Operating Room Rachel Volkl, Operating Room Cassandra Weigert, UnityPoint at Home Lisa Young, Operating Room
BEATHA KUNTZ SCHOLARSHIP Abby Maples, Emergency Department Megan Ogburn, Cardiac Holding Area Ruth Schlabach, 1 West
J. STUART MCQUISTON, MD SCHOLARSHIP Jessica Cizmadia, 4 West
NORMA NEWMEISTER SCHOLARSHIP Katrina Thomas, Physical Therapy
NURSING SCHOLARSHIP
Sandra Bills, 2 East Madison Digmann, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
2016 St. Luke’s Foundation Rural Health Care Grant Recipients St. Luke’s Foundation’s Rural Health Care Grant program provides matching grant funds towards healthcare services for rural residents. The program’s areas of focus are: • Equipment for emergency care in the pre-hospital environment • Training for emergency personnel to gain or enhance their skills • Mileage reimbursement for Transportation Programs THIS YEAR’S MATCHING GRANT RECIPIENTS ARE: • Benton County Volunteer Program • Blairstown Volunteer Ambulance
The following scholarship is for high school seniors who volunteer at St. Luke’s Hospital.
LOUISA E. PEAK SCHOLARSHIP Vijayvardhan Kamalumpundi, Cedar Rapids Prairie High School Sruthi Palaniappan, Linn-Mar High School The following scholarship is for high school seniors whose parent and/or guardian works for St. Luke’s Hospital.
Service • Clarence Ambulance Service • Coggon Fire Department • Tipton Ambulance Service • RSVP of Jones County • Volunteer Services of Cedar County • West Branch Fire Department
ROBERT E. YAW SCHOLARSHIP Angela Hunt, Cedar Rapids Xavier High School - Daughter of Cathy Hunt, Medical Admissions Center Kendra Peterson, Vinton-Shellsburg High School - Daughter of Julie Peterson, Cardiac Rehab Rachel Willenborg, Linn-Mar High School - Daughter of Patricia Willenborg, Birth Care Center
Rose Hedges, Medical Staff Office Alejandra Villagomez, Continuing Care Hospital
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Named Endowment Funds
at St. Luke’s Foundation Jeri Jean Steenhoek Asher Endowment for Cardiac Pulmonary Rehabilitation Unit
Ida K. Kansky Endowment
Benton-Linn Rural Healthcare Endowment
Russell and Louise Knapp Education Endowment
Robert H. and Kathryn B. Claxton Cancer Care Endowment Natalie and Joe Cohn Scholarship Endowment Violet W. Criswell Endowment for Education Marvin Dais Cancer Care Endowment Dr. Darrell Dennis Pulmonary Medicine Award Endowment Opal and David Fagle Scholarship Endowment Ted and Lillian Feder Scholarship Endowment Dr. Morgan J. Foster Pediatric Care Endowment Anna Purna Ghosh Oncology Nursing Award Endowment May G. Gortner Scholarship Endowment Leota C. Gossard Estate Endowment Paul J. Guidos, Sr. Rehabilitation Endowment Margaret D. Hall Endowment Ralph V. Harman Endowment Vaughn and Bernice Hartzell Heart Care Endowment Allison C. Hines and Wilma J. Hines Endowment Edna Mae & Robert M.L. Johnson Educational Endowment Robert R. Joslin Physical Rehabilitation Endowment
Edwin and Char Les Klouda Endowment
Carl and Mary Koehler Planned Gift Development Endowment Carl and Mary Koehler Hospice Endowment Henry (Hank) Kopernik Professional Education Endowment Beatha Kuntz Scholarship Endowment
Gladys I. Petrick Cardiology Endowment William B. Quarton Endowment W.G. and Laura Rowley Endowment Greta N. Schuchmann Scholarship Endowment Dr. Charles Schwartz Scholarship Endowment Wilfred N. and Lucille D. Shellenbarger Endowment Nancy Lamb Skogsbergh & Edna Lamb Nursing Award Endowment
Dr. Jim and Nancy LaMorgese Award for Excellence in Neurological Nursing Endowment
Karma Smith Healthcare Pioneer Award Endowment
Sylvan M. and Virginia K. Lehr Health Science Library Endowment
A.L. Smulekoff Award for Nursing Excellence Endowment
Anabelle Leimberer Endowment
Terry L. Smith Family Endowment
Ronald L. Mahany Award Endowment
R. Thomas Stewart Pastoral Care Endowment
Dr. E.L. Mansfield Scholarship Endowment
Dr. Erich W. Streib Neurorehabilitation Education Fund
Dr. J. Stuart McQuiston Scholarship Endowment
Russell C. Striffler Medical/Moral Education Endowment Fund
Ella Kettering Johnson Miller Scholarship Endowment
Pearl M. Taylor Endowment
Dale & Ruby Morgan Pastoral Care Endowment
Dr. Stephen and Peg Vanourny Award for Excellence in OB-GYN Nursing Endowment
Dale and Ruby Morgan and Mable Ray Award for Pediatric Nursing Education Endowment Carroll H. and Lena H. Nelson Critical Care Endowment John D. and Alice L. Nyquist Cardiac Endowment Louisa E. Peak Scholarship Endowment
Mary Beulah & Florence Endowment
Delmar and Mary Waggoner Intensive Care Nurses Endowment Eddice M. Weichman Volunteer Endowment Charlotte A. Wright Endowment Robert E. Yaw Scholarship Endowment
Beahl T. and Irene H. Perrine Endowment
^ New Endowment
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Grand Total of Gifts 2016 GIFTS TO ST. LUKE’S
The mission of St. Luke’s Foundation is to
GRAND TOTAL $2,009,511
Cancer Services $421,200
Hospice/Palliative Care/Home Care $433,175
support St. Luke’s in giving the health care we’d like our loved ones to receive.
Scholarships & Education $194,114
Women’s & Children Services $659,892
Other $177,803 Employee and Patient Assistance $52,714
Rehabilitation/ Therapy $70,613
2016 ST. LUKE’S AUXILIARY’S GIFTS GRAND TOTAL: $12,500
Nursing Scholarships $4,000
Healing Power of Art $6,000
Gift Shop $1,500 Giving Tree $1,000
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The healing power of art TRIBUTE GIFTS
A lost loved one. The caregiver who made a family’s journey easier. A beautiful way to honor the people who have inspired your life
A cancer survivor who is inspiring others with her courage. These are just some of the individuals who have been recognized through a Healing Power of Art sponsorship. The Healing Power of Art is a beautiful way to honor the people who have inspired your life. UnityPoint Health - St. Luke’s Hospital and the Nassif Community Cancer Center teamed up with area photographers to capture timeless images, from local landmarks to the wonders of nature. Sponsored photographs are displayed in the hospital, the St. Luke’s Nassif Radiation Center and the Helen G. Nassif Community Cancer Center. “These photographs contribute to the healing process, in body, mind and spirit,” explains Mary Klinger, St. Luke’s Foundation president. “Research shows artwork can help reduce pain and stress, shorten hospital stays and improve the patient experience. These images can inspire a patient to get out of his room and walk down the hall. And they can offer a respite for those dealing with a serious health challenge, whether it’s their own or a loved one’s.”
Photo sponsored by the Linge Family.
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“Turtles in the Sun,” sponsored by St. Luke’s Auxiliary.
St. Luke’s Auxiliary recently committed $6,000 to the Healing Power of Art project. The image they selected—a cheerful nature photograph— welcomes patients and visitors to the Radiation Center’s reception desk. The majority of the proceeds from the Healing Power of Art support services at the Nassif Community Cancer Center that are not covered by insurance, such as nutrition consultations, massage therapy and acupuncture. Each 16 x 24 panel is $1,000 and can be used to honor a loved one, celebrate a survivor or make a lasting gift.
Artwork can help reduce pain and stress, shorten hospital stays
More than 100 images are available for sponsorship. To view the complete Healing Power of Art collection, visit communitycancercenter.org/healing. Or call Danielle Rauser, Cancer Fund Development Manager, at (319) 369-8100 for more information.
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Non-profit US Postage PAID Cedar Rapids, IA Permit 382
P.O. Box 3026 Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-3026 Return Service Requested
A flood of support While the Flood of 2016 was less destructive than the
ABOVE AND BEYOND
Great Flood of 2008, its impact was felt throughout our community—including within our UnityPoint Health - St. Luke’s family. More than 60 employees were displaced from their homes or affected by the rising water. The Foundation responded with gift cards to help with clean-up and other basic needs. St. Luke’s team members pitched in with everything from piling up sandbags around a coworker’s house to covering shifts for team members. Help also came from our sister affiliate in Peoria, Illinois. Three years ago when their community was hit by a devastating tornado, team members throughout the UnityPoint Health family offered their support. This time it was UnityPoint Health – Peoria’s turn to reach out, donating $3,000 to the St. Luke’s Foundation Associate Care Fund and personally providing gift baskets to each employee impacted by the flood.
UnityPoint Health Peoria and St. Luke’s Foundation donated gift baskets to employees impacted by the flood.
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