From Football to Fundraising - Banner Alzheimer`s Institute

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From Football
to Fundraising:
Leading the charge
in Arizona
Banner Health Foundation
Summer 2011
top left: Golfers get ready to hit the links at the banner
health Pro-Am, page 12. bottom left to right: larry
fitzgerald and steve eiss, senior construction Project
Manager at banner MD Anderson cancer center, page
16; Mr. and Mrs. Wilford A. cardon attend the
inaugural stars of the season gala page 14; excellent
patient care at cardon children’s Medical center;
Partygoers enjoy the after-hours casino at the 2010
candlelight capers ball benefiting the heart failure
Program at banner Good samaritan.
A P u b l i c At i o n f o r t h e b e n e fAc t o r s o f b A n n e r h e A lt h
FRIENDS
3
Foundation News 4
Board Spotlights 8
Chairman’s Letter
Heidi and Jeff Berkley
Jeff Stone
Events
11
When Football Meets Fundraising
16
Larry Fitzgerald named honorary chair
of $40M campaign
Cancer Has Met Its Match Campaign
20
Community support for Banner MD Anderson
24
Rock Stars of Science
Native American Outreach at BAI
Answering the Call
26
28
Banner Good Samaritan Poison & Drug
Information Center
Banner Psychiatric Center:
Meeting the Need 29
Meds Connection
30
Offering help to Parkinson’s patients
NICU at Banner Thunderbird
Ways to Give
32
33
Banner Benefactor Listings
& Spotlights
34
on the cover – Arizona Cardinals wide receiver, Larry
Fitzgerald, shares the story of his mother’s battle with breast cancer
and his role as Honorary Chair of the Cancer Has Met Its Match
Campaign supporting Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center.
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neW beGinninGs – the “lantern of hope” at
banner MD Anderson cancer center will shine
all night, every night as a signal of hope and
healing for cancer patients throughout the
southwest. the center is scheduled to open
september 26, 2011.
Banner Health
Foundation Mission
banner health foundation
secures and stewards
charitable contributions to
advance banner health’s
mission to make a difference
in people’s lives through
excellent patient care.
dear friends
‘‘
As the new Chairman of the
Banner Health Foundation Board of
Directors, it is my distinct honor to
welcome you to this issue of Friends
magazine.
”
I AM PLEASED and proud to lead this group
of passionate and committed community
volunteers into the next phase of success in
garnering support for Banner Health. This is an
exciting and critical time for philanthropy in the
world of healthcare. I firmly believe that we are
equal to the task and I invite you to join me as
we work together to accomplish our goals.
As a part of Banner Health’s 2020 Vision,
Banner has entered the “Innovation” stage of our
strategic plan. During this time, the organization
will focus on those activities and changes that
are necessary to deliver care that is patient
centered, achieves the highest standard of
clinical quality and moves Banner Health
towards its ultimate goal of industry leadership.
Where do we, as the philanthropic arm of
Banner Health, fit into this picture? We will be
asking for the continued support of our
community to fund projects that improve
current practices or aid in the discovery of new
ideas and ways to care for our patients that they
will not find anywhere else. And, often, it’s the
“little things” that can make a big difference to
our patients.
A great example of this is illustrated
through the Peanut Ball Study completed in
March 2011 at Banner Good Samaritan Medical
Center. This internal study found that by using a
peanut-shaped inflatable exercise ball during
labor, patients’ time of labor was reduced by two
hours and the need for cesarean sections
decreased to less than eleven percent (beating
the national rate of thirty-two percent).
This process created a new standard of care
across Banner and demonstrates that innovation
can come in all shapes and sizes. I hope you will
Sharon Harper
take this opportunity to read and share some
of the stories in this issue that highlight the
innovations we are discovering and
implementing in oncology, Alzheimer’s
disease and so much more.
We would not be able to achieve these
advancements without the dedication of you
– our most loyal supporters. Your generosity
makes possible the efforts of our employees,
clinicians and physicians in taking patient
care to industry-leading heights.
Thank you for your commitment to
excellent healthcare in our community. I
look forward to working together to find new
and innovative ways to support the
important work being done at Banner
Health.
Sincerely,
Sharon Harper
Chairman of the Board
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foundation
news
Leading By Example
Outstanding Community
Support for Cardon Children’s
top to bottom: the Kiwanis Club at friendship
Village; Chess event with dr. norm Saba; the
Shores family; the Hamilton family.
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Since opening its doors in November 2009, the level of support for Cardon
Children’s Medical Center has been overwhelming! The generosity of many local
businesses, private foundations and families has made possible several programs and
services provided to our smallest patients.
Through various toy drives, golf tournaments, book donations and even a chess
tournament, pediatric patients are able to enjoy fun activities and positive moments
while receiving care at Cardon Children’s. Here are just a few examples of how
community support is making a difference.
The McKenzie Monks Foundation created Kenzie’s Korner - a wonderful
playroom where patients can relax and engage in exciting activities. They continue to
honor McKenzie by delivering Kenzie’s Kases to our oncology patients. These suitcases
are filled with all the comforts of home including a 8.5 inch video player, movies, video
games, toys, arts & crafts and always a cuddle blanket to snuggle with.
The Governors, a group of community leaders committed to supporting local
Harry and mary axford, along with Snoopy and lucy, visit Cardon Children’s
with dr. michael graham, pediatric oncologist at the hospital.
Out of Sight,
Not Gone
Team Casey Brings Help and Smiles
health care, have donated more than $425,000 since 2006
to programs including oncology, neurosciences, and
child development through their annual gala, the
Governor’s Ball.
More than fifty Walgreens stores in Arizona began
collecting toys in 2010 and have continued to deliver
toys to our toy closets resulting in the largest toy drive
Banner has ever seen!
The Kiwanis Club of Friendship Village’s support
of the Infant/Toddler toy closet is critical in comforting
our smallest pediatric patients.
The Smith family, Hamilton family and Shores
family have all helped to stock our toy closets and
supply us with books so that we can be sure to have
many choices for kids.
The Branden Lombardi Foundation and Children’s
Cancer Network continue to bring joy and comfort to
our cancer patients with donations of gift cards,
backpacks, fun electronics, and much more.
As Cardon Children’s continues to grow, ongoing
community support will be critical. A great big thank
you for your help now and in the future!
Through the support of the national MetLife TeamCasey
Challenge and a grant from the MetLife Foundation, TeamCasey
has raised over $22,000 for the Pediatric Outpatient Oncology
and Hematology clinic at Cardon Children’s Medical Center. A
portion of the proceeds will be used to
furnish a newly created teen lounge with a
flat screen TV, games, furniture, and other
accessories which will provide patients with
a special area of comfort and entertainment.
TeamCasey honors Casey Axford, who
died at the age of 21 after battling Acute
Lymphocytic Leukemia for nearly seven
years. Based on his personal experience,
Casey was passionate about providing health
care facilities with amenities that help lift the
mood, spirit and hope for children and teens
diagnosed with cancer.
In early 2011, MetLife mascots, Lucy and
Snoopy, visited patients at Cardon Children’s
as the MetLife blimp flew overhead. The joy
exhibited by the children during this visit is
just what Casey wanted to accomplish.
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news
Surgicenter staff
with the late
dr. John ford and
dr. Wallace reed.
40 Years of Innovative
Patient Care
In 1969, two Phoenix anesthesiologists looked
at how surgery was performed and wondered if
it could be more efficient. Their solution – to
perform simple surgeries where patients could
be sent home to recover with less cost to them –
created an entirely new health care industry,
ambulatory surgery centers.
Lifetime Banner Benefactor and Honorary
Banner Alzheimer’s Foundation Honorary Board
member, Dr. Wallace Reed and his business
partner, the late Dr. John Ford, opened the
Surgicenter in downtown Phoenix on February
12, 1970. This great achievement came after
months of writing the rules for their
center and lobbying for acceptance
from the Arizona Legislature, physicians
and surgeons, medical boards and
insurance companies.
The vision of these two physicians
has made a lasting impact on our
community and, in 2010, Banner Health
celebrated the Surgicenter’s 40th
anniversary. “The Surgicenter model
created by Dr. Reed and Dr. Ford did not
just change health care, it created an entire
industry never before done,” said David Milton,
Surgicenter administrator. “When this facility
was created, Medicare, insurance companies
and the healthcare licensing people had
nothing to go on. It was never done before. But
they were able to show in just two years that
the Surgicenter model was able to improve
patient care and reduce the cost of receiving
that care. Talk about health care reform!”
Today, the Surgicenter is part of Banner
Surgery Centers, performing more than 700
procedures each month. Nationally, the idea
has expanded to more than 5,000 ambulatory
surgery centers that perform more than 22
million procedures each year.
40
1970-2010
Banner Health Congratulates
Surgicenter
Years
of Creating New Ways of Delivering Excellent Patient Care
left to right, top row: bert and Jill alanko; Vicki boostrom, milt andrews, donn boostrom and Craig Coppola; andy Kramer and barbara dean. Second row:
dr. tom and tommye taylor; mary and Harry axford; elodee and arnold Portigal; nicole and Wil Cardon. third row: betty and Herb bool; robin and richard
milne; marty and linda Shultz; dr. Harry and CJ Cavanagh.
Saying
“ T hank Y ou” to our donors
On April 27, 2011, the annual Banner Benefactors
Reception was held at the historical Hermosa Inn. The
evening, designed to recognize and thank our most loyal
and generous supporters, allowed guests to mix and
mingle while enjoying the beautiful resort setting.
Over 100 Benefactors and their guests had the
opportunity to learn how their generosity has impacted
Banner Health over the past year. Craig Coppola, Banner
Benefactor Chair and Banner Health Foundation President
& CEO, Andy Kramer, thanked the group for their
ongoing support.
Guest speaker and Lifetime Benefactor, Barbara Dean,
shared her personal experience with the physicians and
staff at Banner Alzheimer’s Institute during the time her
husband was being treated there. She expressed her
gratitude for the care they both received and reinforced
the importance of philanthropy in the world of health
care. It was a lovely tribute to the memory of her husband
and an illustration of how our Benefactors “make it
possible” to provide excellent medical care in our
community.
The evening was a great success and we look forward
to the next Banner Benefactors Reception in 2012.
For more information on becoming a Banner
Benefactor, please call (602) 747-7233 or email
kimberly.carkhuff@bannerhealth.com.
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spotlight
Heidi and Jeff berkley
banner alzHeimer’S foundation
board memberS
WE OFTEN hear people stress the importance of “location, location, location.” And
while this may be true for some, for Banner Alzheimer’s Board members Heidi and
Jeff Berkley, location has never been an obstacle for pursuing their passions and
making a difference in their community. We recently chatted with the Beverly Hills
couple about their past experience with Alzheimer’s and their ongoing
commitment to ridding the world of this terrible disease.
How did you come to be involved with Banner Alzheimer’s Institute and the Banner
Alzheimer’s Foundation?
Heidi: i had the opportunity to meet Suzanne Hilton when we moved to Scottsdale. She
and her husband, Steve, were involved with the foundation and we shared a common
interest in the disease as both of our mother’s had been afflicted with it. Suzanne
asked me to be a part of the banner alzheimer’s foundation Women’s Council and
i gladly accepted.
Jeff: i think we both recognized the need for this kind of community support in battling
alzheimer’s. We felt a deep connection to the mission of the institute and, after Heidi’s
initial involvement, we were both asked to become banner alzheimer’s foundation
board members.
Heidi: We knew first-hand how devastating this disease can be for patients and their
families. We actually moved my mom out here for the last few years of her life as she
battled alzheimer’s. to say that losing her to alzheimer’s was difficult would be an
understatement but it also gave us the inspiration and motivation to support the efforts
of banner alzheimer’s institute.
As Board members, what do you think is the role of Banner Alzheimer’s Foundation?
Jeff: i think it is incumbent upon each board member to strive to make banner
alzheimer’s institute a strong and respected brand. We need to be recognized locally,
nationally and internationally as the leader in research and treatment protocols. the
board can truly be instrumental in opening up the scope of who knows about us, how
many people we can reach and making a case for support.
Heidi: i take my role as a board member to heart and put much of my personal time and
effort into our fundraising success. i have been a past co-chair of the institute’s signature
fundraising event – a night to remember. i have written letters to friends asking for their
support for this event as well as for the institute directly. and, honestly, i will talk to
anyone anywhere about all of the amazing things banner alzheimer’s institute is doing.
inevitably, as i have these conversations, the person i’m talking to will have had a
personal experience with alzheimer’s or know someone that has. it affects us all.
Why do you think it is important for people to learn about Alzheimer’s disease?
Heidi: When someone is diagnosed with alzheimer’s disease, it does not just affect the
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patient; it affects caregivers and entire families. it is an awful thing to
watch. i often wished my mother could have passed away before the
disease progressed – it was that bad. and, even though it came late
in life for my mom, it will impact our family forever. i recently had the
opportunity to meet a woman close to my own age who is suffering
with alzheimer’s. it was terrifying to observe this seemingly “normal”
woman who, in reality, was just a shell of
her former self. She had to be fed, she had to be helped to sit and
stand, and she had no idea what was happening to her.
Jeff: alzheimer’s patients are 80 years old, they are 40 years old.
People are living longer and so, more people will be affected. We
have to be active in gathering knowledge and working to stamp
out this disease.
Why is philanthropic support for Banner Alzheimer’s Institute
so crucial?
Jeff: the staff at banner alzheimer’s institute is unmatched when it
comes to innovation and dedication. the research they are doing is
as good, if not the best, as any in the world. the work that is being
done in Columbia with the alzheimer’s Prevention initiative is so
encouraging. What they have been able to learn and begin to
develop into possible treatments is incredible. everyone is so
committed to the treatment and prevention of alzheimer’s – i am
confident they will find a cure. Charitable gifts to the foundation
enable this work to continue.
You have recently become “empty-nesters” and moved back
to California. How has that transition been?
Heidi: obviously we miss our arizona friends but we are so happy to
be back in California. there’s such great energy here, we can walk
everywhere and enjoy new friends and new adventures. i have also
started a new company – Showoffs travel bags – which is keeping
me busy.
Jeff: and…they have golf courses here too! it was just the right time
to make a change. all three boys are in college and beginning to build
their own lives. We are taking advantage of that by starting the
company, traveling internationally and continuing our commitment as
banner alzheimer’s foundation board members.
Will this move affect your relationship with Banner Alzheimer’s
Institute and the Foundation?
Heidi: absolutely not! Continuing our work with banner alzheimer’s
foundation is so important to both of us. nothing can change that.
Jeff: Honestly, our involvement on the banner alzheimer’s foundation
board needs to be bigger than just arizona. We will continue to stay
involved in bringing support and awareness to the efforts of the
institute. our commitment to doing that is unwavering so our location
doesn’t really matter.
Jeff Stone
banner HealtH
foundation
board member
JEFF STONE is a builder. He and wife Krista have been
Valley residents for over 25 years and, during that time,
have built a family, a business and a deep commitment
to our community. As the Chairman of Summit Builders,
Jeff has worked to build what is now the 12th largest
private company in Arizona. Summit Builders is a
commercial general contractor and construction
management company headquartered in Arizona, with
satellite offices in Los Angeles, Albuquerque and Houston.
Although work and family play a big role in his life,
Jeff has also found the time to build an impressive
volunteer leadership resume. In 2002, he joined the
Banner Health Foundation board of directors and we
talked with him about his continued passion for building
support for Banner Health and his community as a whole.
Share with our readers how you became involved with
Banner Health.
i was approached to join the banner Health foundation
board of directors in 2002. i had always been familiar with
banner Health and sought out a former board member, bob
mariano, to learn more about the organization. through his
encouragement and my own commitment to supporting
children in our community, joining the board seemed a
natural fit. i was excited to be a part of health care in this
community and to have the opportunity to support banner
Health’s mission philanthropically through our charity
division, Summit builders Charities. continued on page 10
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Jeff Stone continued from page 9
Blake’s Miracle Foundation
donates to combat children’s pain
As a long-time Board member, what do you feel sets
Banner apart as a viable and valuable giving option?
banner Health is an exciting organization for many
reasons. as a major nonprofit health care provider in our
community, we all benefit from the numerous facilities,
specialized programs and outreach efforts that cover
almost every facet of health care you can imagine. the
positive impact that this level of health care has is
immeasurable. i think that anyone looking to support
health and wellness in our community can feel confident
in choosing banner Health to make their charitable gift.
With such a wide variety of services and facilities at
Banner, what speaks to you personally?
i feel the efforts around pediatric care at banner are
addressing an extremely underserved population in
arizona. the opening of Cardon Children’s medical
Center along with programs like School-based Health
Centers and the expansion of banner thunderbird’s
pediatric services are crucial for all of our children. i am
also excited for the opening of banner md anderson
Cancer Center this fall. in partnering with such a
prestigious organization, banner as a whole will be
elevated to an entirely new level. i have had many
friends travel to Houston (home of md anderson Cancer
Center) for cancer treatment over the years and it is
such a joy and relief to know that we’re now going to
have this amazing facility in our own backyard.
What does the future hold for Banner Health
Foundation?
the efforts that have been made over the past few
years have really positioned the foundation to achieve
even greater success. the foundation board is more
engaged than ever and working diligently to make banner
Health’s vision a reality. all three boards (banner Health,
banner Health foundation and banner alzheimer’s
foundation) have come together to strategize and move
the organization forward. and, as banner’s reach grows,
we are connecting with more and more people in our
community in hopes of educating them about the
importance of quality health care and how their financial
support of banner Health can make that happen.
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Blake’s Miracle Foundation recently presented a check for
$20,000 to Cardon Children’s Pain Management and Integrative
Therapies programs.
Named after Blake Gordon Whitehead, Blake's Miracle
Foundation helps terminally ill children with alternative pain
management therapies and drowning prevention. The Pain
Management and Integrative Therapies programs had a positive
effect on Blake while being treated at Banner Desert Medical Center,
prior to Cardon Children’s opening their doors in 2009.
Blake’s Miracle and SWIMkids USA have supported Cardon
Children’s Medical Center for the past 6 years with proceeds from their
annual Swimkid-a-thon event. Cardon Children’s is proud to partner
with Blake’s Miracle Foundation in bringing many smiles to children’s
faces as they interact with Pain Champions and Music Therapists.
members of blake’s miracle foundation present checks to the staff at Cardon
Children’s in support of pain management.
events
Candlelight
Capers holds
the winning cards
A Night in Monte Carlo raises $240,000
Last December, patrons of Banner Health Foundation and
Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center donned their black-tie best
for a glamorous Monte Carlo-inspired evening at the Arizona
Biltmore Resort & Spa. The 56th annual Candlelight Capers gala,
presented by Biltmore Cardiology, attracted over 700 people in
support of the Heart Failure Program, a division of the Cavanagh
Heart Center, at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center.
The Heart Failure Program provides patients experiencing heart failure the latest
treatment technologies, rehabilitation therapies and disease management protocols. This
highly specialized care helps patients recover faster, avoid repeat hospital visits and
ultimately improves their quality of life. Our heart care experts engage and involve
patients every step of the way ensuring they receive the education, resources and followup monitoring needed to manage their condition, thus making the Cavanagh Heart Center
at Banner Good Samaritan a leader in keeping Valley hearts healthy.
In keeping with the spirit of a night in Monte Carlo, guests were treated to an elegant
meal before kicking up their heels to the intoxicating melodies of the Groove Merchants.
An expansive selection of silent auction items were available to bid on and the live auction
included incredible experiences such as a private yacht cruise and concert tickets and
private meet and greet with country superstar, Dierks Bentley. Proceeds from the night
reflected a total of $240,000 raised to aid in the fight against heart disease.
As a fun surprise, attendees were invited into a late-night charity casino where they
could roll the dice and cut the cards for a chance to win fun prizes. The night proved to be
both memorable and successful due, in large part, to the efforts of honorary chairs Lisa &
Alfredo Molina, Holly & Ken Van Winkle and Kari & Kurt Zangerle.
The 57th Annual Candlelight Capers Winter Solstice, co-chaired by Suzanne Coyne
and Judy Nelson, will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at the Arizona Biltmore Resort
& Spa. Proceeds will benefit the Banner Good Samaritan Poison & Drug Information
Center. If you would like to purchase tickets or inquire about sponsorship or chair the
event, please call (602) 747-4608 or email natalie.hood@bannerhealth.com.
Honorary Chairs of the evening:
dr. Kurt and Kari zangerle; Holly and
Ken Van Winkle; lisa, maddie and al
molina.
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events
Banner Health Charity Pro-Am
Golfers give back to Valley children
Last September, over 70 golfers gathered at the picturesque
Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club for the Banner
Health Charity Pro-Am. For more than a decade, this event has
provided funding for Banner Health School-Based Health Centers.
Medically underserved students rely on Banner School-Based
Health Centers for access to regular medical care. Through this
vital community program, Banner clinical staff oversees visits to
thousands of children annually. These visits, occurring during the
school day in order to avoid absences, often provide the early
detection and treatment of minor health problems before they
graduate into more severe and costly issues.
With three locations across the Valley, Banner School-Based
Health Centers do not charge patients for their care. Instead, they
rely solely on philanthropic support from individuals,
corporations and foundations in our community that understand
the importance of keeping children healthy, engaged in
their education and out of crowded emergency rooms.
Spearheaded by former Banner Baywood Medical
Center CEO Don Evans, the 2010 tournament raised over
$80,000 in support of Banner School-Based Health Centers.
With many loyal and generous participants including
presenting sponsor, Arizona Medical Network, the event
offered a fun way to make a big impact for the children in
our community.
Former Banner Health Foundation Board Chairman,
Ken Van Winkle, will chair the 2011 Banner Health Pro-Am
to be held on Friday, October 21 at Grayhawk Golf Club in
Scottsdale. To learn more or to inquire about sponsorship
opportunities, please call (602) 747-4608 or e-mail
natalie.hood@bannerhealth.com.
top to bottom: Golfers pause for
a photo before teeing off in
support of Valley kids; former
banner health foundation board
chairman Ken Van Winkle with
ed sandidge, founder of Arizona
Medical network; school-based
health center employees Megan
christopherson, ruth Archunde
and Virginia backman volunteer
during the day to make the
tournament a success.
brought together by the memory of dr. laughlin and a
passion for giving back, golfers spent an exciting day
on the links in support of West Valley children.
2010 Banner
Thunderbird Golf
Arizona Medical
Network
Since 2000, arizona medical network
has supported pediatric programs which
benefit from the banner Health Charity Proam, including banner School-based Health Centers. over that time, arizona
medical network has provided sponsorship totaling more than $228,000.
ed Sandidge founded the nonprofit arizona medical network, one of the first
arizona preferred provider organizations (PPo), nearly three decades ago as a
means for providing consumers and employers with an affordable health care
plan that offered access to a network of high-quality physicians.
as a ardent advocate of quality health care, ed frequently recommends banner
Health to his family, friends and colleagues. “banner has an excellent reputation for
patient care and great health care makes all the difference in the world,” he said.
C lassic
Golfers gathered at the stunning Raven Golf
Club at Verrado, in late November to pay
tribute to Dr. Ted Laughlin and raise money
for Banner Thunderbird Children’s Center.
Dr. Laughlin was one of the hospital’s first
chief medical officers and an avid golfer. More
than $31,000 was raised to ensure that
children in the Northwest Valley continue to
receive the best possible medical attention.
Funds generated from the tournament
were applied directly to improving pediatric
play areas and expanding other Child Life
programs created especially for the comfort
and care of Banner Thunderbird Children’s
Center patients.
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events
Stars
of the
Season
Inaugural
event
supporting
Cardon
Children’s
Medical Center
top right: guest speaker Peggy
iralson with husband mark;
talinda bennington celebrates the
evening with tina Curran.
Presented by Progressive Medical Associates, the inaugural Stars of the Season gala was held
at the posh W Scottsdale Hotel this past December. This signature event supporting Cardon
Children’s Medical Center began with a rooftop pre-party featuring Art Alexakis, lead singer of
alternative rock band Everclear. Guests enjoyed a private concert while perusing the elaborate
silent auction and sipping STAR-tinis, the specialty cocktail of the evening.
Following an elegant dinner and silent auction, Emmy award winning comedian Jack
Gallagher from HBO’s hit comedy “Curb Your Enthusiasm” made sure everyone left with a smile
on their face. His side-splitting stand-up act topped off what proved to be an impressive debut
for Banner Health Foundation’s Stars of the Season.
The live auction, along with the silent auction, sold-out ticket sales, generous sponsorships
and community donations generated over $170,000 for the Integrative Pain Management Program
at Cardon Children’s Medical Center.
Combined with traditional medicine, the Integrative Pain Management Program ensures a
comprehensive healing environment for children of all ages. These essential services, which are
provided by trained practitioners, are not typically reimbursed by health insurance providers,
which is precisely why Banner Health Foundation supported this worthy cause through its soldout inaugural Stars of the Season soirée. “The comprehensive Integrative Pain Management
Program will undoubtedly use the raised funds from the event to create happiness and comfort
within our patients,” said Dr. David Curran, chair of the event along with his wife Tina.
Banner Health Foundation also honored two families who stand out as champions for
Cardon Children’s during this festive evening. Chester Bennington, lead singer of the rock band
Linkin Park, and wife Talinda along with the Iralson family were recognized for their advocacy
and personal connection to the hospital. Both families were recognized as our “STARS” and serve
as an example of what Cardon Children’s Medical Center strives to achieve on a daily basis.
Chaired by Tina Curran and Monica Monson, the 2011 Stars of the Season will feature Linkin
Park lead singer, Chester Bennington and be held at the Montelucia Resort & Spa on
Saturday, November 12. For details or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities
event Chairs,
for
next year’s event, please call (602) 747-4608 or email
dr. david and
tina Curran.
natalie.hood@bannerhealth.com.
A Night To
Remember
Support for Banner Alzheimer’s
Institute knows no boundaries
A memorable evening was had by all during the Banner
Alzheimer’s Institute’s annual fundraising event, A Night to
Remember. In its fourth year, this signature affair was cochaired by Banner Alzheimer’s Institute Women’s Council
members Peggy Federico (also BAF Board Member) and Amy
Goff. Year after year, the dedicated business women and
community leaders of the BAI Women’s Council serve as a
voice to increase Alzheimer’s awareness and support for patients, families and caregivers.
The evening offered guests the opportunity to mix and mingle while enjoying cocktails
and a tasting menu featuring brain healthy recipes developed by the culinary experts at P.F.
Chang’s. Held at the Scottsdale Waterfront, the night included silent and live auctions, the
acoustic sounds of Easton Ashe, and a touching awards ceremony.
Each year, the “Powerful Mind Award” is bestowed on an individual who demonstrates
tremendous devotion and vision for Alzheimer’s disease awareness and prevention. The
2010 award recipient, Steve Hilton, chairman, CEO and co-founder of Meritage Homes and a
member of the Banner Alzheimer’s Foundation board of directors, was recognized for his
work in advancing BAI’s mission to end Alzheimer’s disease without losing a generation.
Previous Powerful Mind Award recipient and Phoenix Suns Head Coach Alvin Gentry, was on
hand to present the award. In addition, Lorrie Fickas, event coordinator at P.F. Chang’s and
honorary BAI Women’s Council member, was given the “Ann Bey Award for Volunteer
Service” in honor of her exceptional dedication to helping prevent Alzheimer’s disease.
Tremendous support was shown from as far away as New York to our loyal friends right
here in Phoenix, making the evening a success! Over $225,000 was generated in support of
Banner Alzheimer’s Institute and the wide array of ground-breaking patient programs and
services offered there.
BAI Women’s Council members Josie Fratantoni and Lisa Wadey have been named cochairs of the 2011 A Night to Remember which will take place on Saturday, October 22, at
the W Hotel. To learn more or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please call
(602) 747-4608 or e-mail natalie.hood@bannerhealth.com.
top to bottom: event emcee and Suns
Head coach alvin gentry with awardwinner, Steve Hilton; Peggy federico
and amy goff, event chairs; award
recipient, lorrie fickas, alongside
banner alzheimer’s foundation board
member, Suzi Hilton; live auction
bidders get serious about supporting
the institute. left: guests enjoy the
exciting live auction.
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For Larry, his mother’s courageous battle with breast
cancer and a determination to honor her memory
propels his involvement in charitable causes.
When Football
Meets Fundraising
Arizona Cardinal Larry Fitzgerald an
advocate for cancer center campaign
minnesota-born larry
fitzgerald is doing double
duty as Honorary Chair of
the banner md anderson
fundraising campaign and
wide receiver for the arizona
Cardinals. Pictured here
during game-time and below
during his military school
days alongside his parents,
larry Sr. and Carol
fitzgerald.
A
rizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry
Fitzgerald is admired by football fans worldwide
for his talent and tenacious spirit. And while his
work on the field is definitely worthy of accolades,
it’s his charitable endeavors off the field that are
truly making a difference and changing lives. As
honorary chairman of the Cancer Has Met Its Match
Campaign to support the new Banner MD Anderson
Cancer Center, opening Sept. 26, 2011 on the Banner
Gateway campus, Larry is reminding everyone of
their role in Arizona’s fight against cancer.
Having lost his mother, Carol, to breast cancer
in 2003, Larry chose to honor her legacy and
continue her commitment to charitable causes by
working to raise money and increase awareness
for enhanced cancer care, prevention and
education programs.
Through those activities he has come face to
face with families touched by and coping with
cancer. Families like that of a nine-year-old boy who
was diagnosed with a sarcoma in his eye. His family
traveled out of state and incurred tremendous
expense to receive care at The University of Texas
banner Senior Project
manager, Steve eiss and
larry fitzgerald review
plans for the center.
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“Cancer has affected me the most out of
anything I’ve ever had to deal with... I
want to make sure no one goes through
the same tragedy my family has.”
Did You
Know…
...proceeds from every
banner Health gift Shop are invested
back into our medical centers? that’s
right! by purchasing flowers, apparel,
candy or magazines in our gift shops,
you are making a difference in people’s
lives and helping our patients receive
the best medical care possible.
money raised through our gift
shops has helped to fund new
equipment, scholarships for medical
staff and other vitally important
services, including:
• blood pressure machines
• educational scholarships for
employees and volunteers
• Supplies for our Clown therapy
program
• Patient transport vehicles
• and more!
our dedicated volunteers staff each
gift shop and are sure to have the
perfect item for you or your loved one.
Special promotions and hours of
operation vary by facility.
to learn more about the gift shop at
your favorite facility, please visit
www.bannerHealth.com, Keywords:
gift Shops.
MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. They were willing to bear the
financial burden and leave behind their support network in exchange
for hope that they were getting the best care. That strain and struggle
faced by so many families is ultimately what spurred Larry to support
the Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center and help families in Arizona
find hope…right in their own backyard.
Above and beyond just lending his recognizable name and image
to the campaign, Larry has been an active participant. Introduced to
Banner Health by Ken Van Winkle, immediate past chairman of the
Banner Health Foundation Board of Directors, Larry was among the
first to sign on as part of the campaign cabinet. Over the last year, he
has attended various meetings and receptions, shared his experiences
and motivations for supporting the effort, and taken part in televised
interviews about the cancer center to help reach an even greater
above: Construction is moving swiftly in anticipation of opening day.
audience of potential supporters. Through it all, he has
befriended and inspired others who share his passion for
making Arizona a better place.
“Cancer has affected me the most out of anything I’ve ever
had to deal with,” said Larry. “In addition to losing my mom to
the disease, two of my aunts had bouts with breast cancer. I
want to make sure no one goes through the same tragedy my
family has.”
The impact of losing his mother to cancer is something
Larry could never forget, but, just in case, he is reminded every
time he looks in the mirror and sees his signature dreadlocks.
A trademark fans adore, his hair is more than just a fashion
statement. It is a tribute to his mother and a symbol of her
struggle, strength and never-ending support.
“My mom loved my hair long,” said Larry. “I had to
cut it short when I went to military school. When she
died, I decided to grow it out. I haven’t cut it since she
passed away. It gives me strength.”
For Larry, his mother’s courageous battle with
breast cancer and a determination to honor her
memory propels his involvement in charitable causes,
drives him to lead a life he can be proud of, and
motivates him to help make the world a better place.
Larry Fitzgerald’s commitment to support the
campaign for the Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
is a testament to the fact that when the mission is
meaningful and the intent is worthy, no one is too busy
to make a difference.
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Sharon Harper, banner
Health foundation board
President, shares a moment
with larry fitzgerald.
Community leaders
working to exceed
expectations.
Coming together is a beginning...
Cancer Has Met Its
Match Campaign
at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
Henry Ford once said, “Coming
together is a beginning; keeping together is
progress; working together is success.” Nowhere
is this more evident than the efforts
surrounding the creation of Banner MD
Anderson Cancer Center. Scheduled to open its
doors on September 26, 2011, the combined
efforts of MD Anderson Cancer Center, Banner
Health and a group of determined community
volunteers are making this center a reality and
bringing a new level of cancer care to the Valley.
Earlier this year, the Cancer Has Met Its
Match Campaign was kicked off with a goal of
securing $40 million in donations to support
both capital and programmatic needs at the
new center. As with every fundraising
campaign, leadership is key in garnering
marlys lazarus, linda Shultz and rita Hendin attend a
Cancer Has Met Its Match Campaign meeting
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...working together is success
as part of the fundraising
efforts for the banner md
anderson Cancer Center a
$1 million challenge – called
the Copper Challenge – was
established by richard
adkerson and freeportmcmoran. this challenge
was successfully completed
on July 1. many thanks to
those donors who
participated!
Cabinet members come together Campaign general Chair, richard adkerson,
is joined by marilyn and Steve rizley (left)
and Kari and Paul Yatkowski (right).
philanthropic support throughout the Valley and beyond. Many community
leaders have accepted positions on the Campaign Cabinet and are eager to meet
and exceed fundraising expectations. To date, $10 million has been secured in
support of the campaign.
Leading the charge in Banner’s fight against cancer is campaign chairman
Richard Adkerson, president and CEO of Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, the
world’s largest publicly traded copper company headquartered in Phoenix.
Adkerson lost his mother to cancer. Personal loss and a long-standing
relationship with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center give him
profound insight into what the Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center truly means
for cancer care and treatment in Arizona.
The cornerstone of the Cancer Has Met Its Match Campaign is the new Banner
MD Anderson Cancer Center, a 133,000 square foot, three-story outpatient
Cancer Has
Met Its Match
Campaign
Leadership
Honorary Chair
larry fitzgerald
Board Chairman
sharon harper
Campaign General Chair
richard c. Adkerson
Campaign Cabinet Co-Chairs
nancy White spends time with campaign Honorary Chair,
larry fitzgerald.
treatment center located on the campus of
Banner Gateway Medical Center. Upon
opening this September, the facility will
immediately meet the growing need for
customized, high-quality cancer care in
Arizona. The Banner MD Anderson Cancer
Center will employ an estimated 78
physicians at opening and have a staff of
275 assisted by 150 volunteers. In its first
year, 36,000 patient visits are anticipated.
Besides the new facility, the Cancer Has
Met Its Match Campaign will also garner
support for a diagnostic imaging center, a
comprehensive leukemia program and
relocation of Banner’s bone marrow
transplant center. The project also includes
establishing endowments for screening and
prevention, patient and family support and
research. Additionally, plans include
programs to deliver outreach care to lowincome areas, genetic counseling, palliative
care and a “Boutique of Hope” to help
patients look and feel their best.
The Banner MD Anderson Cancer
Center will raise the bar for cancer care in
Arizona through MD Anderson’s worldrenowned approach and philosophy. To
learn more about the Cancer Has Met Its
Match Campaign, please call (602) 747-4487
or email christy.atler@bannerhealth.com.
Marilyn and steve rizley
Kari and Paul Yatkowski
CABINET MEMBERS
denny barney
tammy and michael bender
leslie and david berry
debbie and Jim Campbell
nicole and Wil Cardon
Jennifer and Chip Carmer
tracy and Craig Coppola
eric Crown
denise and bob delgado
Josie and Sam fratantoni
bryan gibson
Kathleen and John graham
dr. oliver Harper
drs. rita and barry Hendin
marlys and larry lazarus
blair and bubba moffett
Kristy and tim moore
dr. michael Pachtman
Kris and bill Pepicello
linda and marty Shultz
bryan Sperber
Krista and Jeff Stone
Patricia ganser and John
Strittmatter
Holly and Ken Van Winkle
Pam and John zidich
Introducing
Dr. Edgardo Rivera
dr. edgardo rivera, newly appointed
medical director of banner md
anderson Cancer Center, is building
a team of physicians that will
provide customized cancer care at
the center. dr. rivera is a breast
oncologist who most recently was
medical director of methodist
Hospital’s breast Center in
Houston. He began his oncology
work in 1996, after receiving his
postgraduate training at
md anderson.
A
“
”
Rock Star
at Banner Alzheimer’s Institute
Eric M. Reiman, M.D., Executive
Director of the Banner Alzheimer’s
Institute has been recognized as a 2010
Rock Star of Science, joining a select
group of scientific leaders and Rock Stars
in a campaign to celebrate biomedical
research. Dr. Reiman is internationally
recognized for his contributions to brain imaging research, the
unusually early detection and tracking of Alzheimer’s disease,
and the effort to find demonstrably effective treatments to
prevent Alzheimer’s symptoms as soon as possible.
Dr. Reiman joined Alzheimer’s disease researchers Drs.
Michael Weiner and Frank Longo and Rock Star Bret Michaels
in a designer photo shoot for the December issue of GQ
Magazine (see left), which pays tribute to “scientific heroes”
in medical research. He and 16 of the nation’s top medical
researchers, including two Nobel laureates, turned in their lab
coats for the photo shoot as part of the Geoffrey Beene
Foundation public service campaign to promote awareness
about the value of biomedical research.
Dubbed Rock Stars of Science™ (ROCK S.O.S™), this
special six-page, public service campaign to promote medical
research appeared in GQ’s December “Men of the Year” edition.
“The RSOS™ campaign shines the spotlight on this critical
national issue,” says G. Thompson Hutton, CEO and Trustee of
the Geoffrey Beene Foundation, supported by the designer
menswear brand Geoffrey Beene, LLC, which dedicates 100
percent of net profits to philanthropic causes. “If we invest in
research, we will save lives now and trillions of dollars later.”
“It is an unusual honor to work with these accomplished
researchers and musicians, to help underscore the
importance of medical research, and to help attract the very
best students to science and medicine,” said Dr. Reiman. “I’m
neither a Rock Star nor a solo act, but I am grateful to my
family, colleagues, and research participants for chance to
pursue my professional dreams.”
Dr. Reiman also serves as CEO of Banner Research,
Executive Director of Banner Alzheimer’s Institute, Clinical
Director of the Neurogenomics Division at TGEN, Professor of
Psychiatry at the University of Arizona, and Director of the
Arizona Alzheimer’s Consortium. His research interests
include brain imaging, genomics, the unusually early
detection, tracking and study of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), and
the rapid evaluation of AD-modifying and prevention
therapies. He and his colleagues have argued that it takes too
many healthy people and too many years to evaluate
treatments to prevent AD, and they have proposed a new
paradigm to evaluate promising prevention therapies more
quickly than otherwise possible.
Dr. Reiman and his colleagues have proposed scientific
strategies and public policies to find demonstrably effective
treatments to prevent Alzheimer’s disease as quickly as
possible. Their Alzheimer’s Prevention Initiative is designed to
evaluate some of the most promising prevention therapies
sooner than otherwise possible in people who, based on their
age and genetic background, are at the highest imminent risk
of developing Alzheimer’s disease symptoms. It is also
designed to provide the evidence needed to rapidly evaluate
the range of promising prevention therapies using brain
imaging and other biological measurement of the disease, long
before the onset of memory and thinking problems.
Dr. Francis Collins, Director of the National Institutes of
Health and one of the 2009 Rock Stars of Science, agrees it
takes a powerful stand for research to make a difference.
“Scientists must venture outside their comfort zones to show
the public how cool – and how important – their work really is,”
said Collins. “I’m thrilled to see all of these big-name musicians
using their star power to shine a spotlight on science. However,
it is only the beginning. I urge every scientist get into the act by
telling friends, neighbors, community leaders, and elected
officials about his or her research and what it means for our
nation’s health. Imagine how powerful that would be.”
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E xtending
Our Reach
T he importance of Alzheimer’s
education for Native Americans
Did you know that the words ‘Alzheimer’s’ and
‘dementia’ do not exist in many Native American
languages? Yet with a population of over 320,000
Native Americans in Arizona, there is a strong need for
outreach programs and education about Alzheimer’s
disease, now the sixth-leading cause of death
in the United States, surpassing diabetes.
In 2004, Banner Sun Health Research Institute
established outreach efforts surrounding Alzheimer’s
education to the tribes located in the greater Phoenix
area. The program expanded in 2007 to bring
information about the diagnosis and treatment of
Alzheimer’s and related dementias to 16 Arizona
Native American tribes. During this expansion, Banner
Alzheimer’s Institute assumed leadership of the
program and the BAI Native American Outreach
Program was born.
Now part of the comprehensive Family and
Community Services Program, Native American
Outreach targets three distinct audiences – family
caregivers, professional caregivers and medical
providers. Its goals are simple: to improve the diagnosis
and treatment of Alzheimer’s and related dementias
in the Native American population and to assist
caregivers with the daily challenges they face.
Through scheduled outreach activities to tribes
and an annual conference, 2,500 family and
professional caregivers have received educational
materials and valuable knowledge about this disease.
Family caregivers have been significantly impacted by
the program's outreach efforts. Evaluations and follow
up with caregivers demonstrate that caregivers are
learning how to understand and manage challenging
behaviors, utilize various activities to enhance
quality of life, and identify helpful resources
(even on the reservation).
One key to the success of the BAI Native
American Outreach Program is the impressive
collaborative spirit that exists between all of the
partners that make it possible. Twelve Native American
volunteers serve in an advisory capacity while another
group of 15 volunteers plans the annual conference.
Outreach and education are provided by physicians,
nurses and social workers from Banner Alzheimer’s
Institute. The program collaborates with individual
tribes to design and execute outreach and training
efforts specific to their identified needs. Additional
community partners include the larger Native
American community in Arizona, the Alzheimer's
Association, the Area Agency on Aging, and
medical providers.
Another crucial component of the positive
impact this program continues to have on Native
Americans in Arizona is the philanthropic support of
individuals, corporations and private foundations.
One such organization – The Sophie and John Ottens
Foundation – has provided support for the annual
conference for the past two years. The conference, now
in its eighth year, provides additional education and
outreach to this underserved population. The Sophie
and John Ottens Foundation is committed to assisting
Native Americans in the areas of education and
health promotion.
Recent statistics show there is a growing number
of older adults, both urban and on the reservation,
who are experiencing dementia. It is only through the
generosity of our community that Banner Alzheimer’s
Institute can extend its reach into underserved
populations and achieve its mission of ending
Alzheimer’s disease before another generation is lost.
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Banner Good Samaritan
Poison and Drug Information Center
Community support more critical than ever
What would you do if you were stung by a
scorpion? Who would you turn to if your parent took
too much of their medication? How do you know if your
household cleaning product is harmful to your child?
On any given day, about three hundred people call
Banner Good Samaritan’s Poison and Drug Information
Center with questions like these. They are desperate
for answers and assistance. The free hotline has been
serving our community for over thirty years.
Donna Stevens, a registered nurse at the center,
has been answering calls and questions for more than
20 years. She says, “We get more calls now because
there are more ‘poisons’ to get into, and fewer parents
are at home full-time.”
Still, at a time when calls are increasing - last year
more than 109,000 calls came in - funding is being cut.
Budget cuts at the federal level could cause the center
to lose up to twenty-five percent of its funding,
resulting in fewer nurses like Donna taking calls. “Our
goal is no wait times. If the wait times are longer, the
caller could ‘give up’ and end up in the ER.” Potential
cuts could put the center’s good track record at risk.
Last year, the majority of callers were “treated” over
the phone, eliminating the need to go to the
emergency room. In fact, 74% of the calls were
managed at home. That number jumps to 90% when
the call involved children.
To prepare for possible cuts, this year’s 57th
Annual Candlelight Capers, Banner Good Samaritan’s
signature fundraising event, will benefit the Poison and
Drug Information Center. The gala is set for Saturday,
December 3, 2011 at the Arizona Biltmore Resort and
Spa. Candlelight Capers is expected to raise about
$500,000, with all proceeds going directly to Banner
Good Samaritan’s Poison and Drug Information Center.
In the meantime, Donna Stevens will continue to
be one of the the calming voices on the other end of
often frantic calls. “My job is the best kept secret in
nursing. I make a difference and keep people safe.”
If you have a poison emergency, call 1-800-2221222 or 602-253-3334. For more information about
Candlelight Capers, please call (602) 747-4608 or
email natalie.hood@bannnerhealth.com.
Banner Psychiatric Center
Offering specialized care without the wait
on a
Saturday this spring, the observation area of the
newly opened banner Psychiatric Center is strikingly
peaceful. Several of the patients are sleeping in the large,
dimly lit room, while a team of psychiatrists and nurses
monitor their conditions and work to coordinate their care.
through generous financial and community support, the
banner Psychiatric Center opened in September 2010. Since
opening just a few short months ago, more than 4,000
patients have been treated at a place designed to be an
emergency room for people dealing with issues ranging from
drug withdrawal to suicidal thoughts. dr. Karen Kando is a
psychiatrist at bPC. “a lot of people don’t know how to
access care when they are possibly suffering from a mental
health condition. they suffer in silence.”
before banner Psychiatric Center opened on the
grounds of the banner behavioral Health campus in
Scottsdale, patients dealing with psychiatric conditions
would often end up in an emergency room waiting an
average of 13 hours for proper treatment. dr. Kando says,
“those in the er are well-trained to deal with medical
issues, but not as trained to deal with mental health
issues.” in early 2010 the banner Health foundation board
of directors approved the use of $584,000 in charitable
contributions to help fund the
$2.2 million renovation that created this much-needed
community resource.
at the banner Psychiatric Center patients are
immediately seen by someone trained to treat a behavioral
health condition. Close to forty percent of the patients are
“walk-ins”; the rest are transferred from hospital emergency
rooms. Patients can stay for up to 23 hours before being
released or admitted for further care. dr. Kando shares,
“they might be okay to leave within hours of starting
medication. they feel better. We still work to coordinate
their care with a psychiatrist, their family, the patient and
the community.” that effort to ensure success is what
makes her difficult job worth doing: “i really enjoy helping
those with mental illness, those who need extra help to
function and just do things on their own.”
to find out more about the banner Psychiatric Center,
go to www.bannerhealth.com. to make a contribution in
support of the center, please call (602) 747-giVe (4483).
founder of meds Connection,
Sheila fitzgerald and husband
alan are recognized for their
vision and generosity.
When inspiration
meets action
Offering hope & help
to Parkinson’s patients
SHEILA FITZGERALD had been living with Parkinson’s disease for about 10 years when she and her son
Ryan joked about what they would do “if money were no object.” While Sheila made a light-hearted comment,
Ryan’s answer hit much closer to home. After watching his family struggle to pay for the expensive medicine his
mother needed, he said, “I would like to buy Parkinson’s disease medicine for people”. That statement stuck in his
mother’s mind and what started as a simple conversation between a mother and son has now helped hundreds of
people with Parkinson’s disease in Arizona.
Tragically, a few years ago, Ryan died suddenly. As a way to honor his memory and his generous heart, in
early 2009 his family created and funded Meds Connection at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center which helps
people with Parkinson’s disease get and pay for the expensive medicine they so desperately need, but very often
can’t afford.
Most people with the disease take three to five medications a day. Even with insurance, the cost of these
medications can run $1,000 or more a month. Renee Allen, a Meds Connection administrator, shares, “The
medicines to treat Parkinson’s disease are absolutely vital; they are not optional for most people. This disease
affects everyone differently, so for one person it might mean the difference between being wheelchair bound
versus entirely independent, for another person it might be less extreme”. To date, 317 people have contacted
Meds Connection, nearly $500,000 worth of free medications have been obtained, and countless lives have been
changed. Community support is vital to the success of the program. A $100 donation can pay for a supply of
emergency medicine for a day for someone with Parkinson’s disease.
Program founder Sheila Fitzgerald admits, “You can’t imagine needing a pill that stops you from shaking but
you can’t take it because you’ll run out completely”. Now, she’s reminded almost daily of the people able to take
the medicine they need because of Meds Connection. Like a man in Glendale who
wrote to her, “I take a pill three times a day to maintain mobility at a cost of $600 a
month. Unfortunately I have to have it. Through Meds Connection I received a five
month supply of the pills at no charge.”
Today, Parkinson’s patients receive the medications they so desperately need
through the inspiration of a compassionate son and the generosity and action of a
determined mother. Meds Connection serves those with Parkinson’s disease and is
also becoming a resource for people with other diseases such as multiple sclerosis.
For more information about Meds Connection or to make a donation, please
call (602) 747-GIVE (4483) or visit www.BannerHealth.com/GivingBack.
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making a
difference
With the number of
premature babies on
the rise, banner is
grateful for donors such
as mr. and mrs. don
Pine who provide
ongoing support for our
tiniest patients. the
Pines are long-time
supporters of banner
thunderbird Children’s
Center and the Wee
Care Program, which
provides clothing and
other necessities for
disadvantaged
newborns.
Banner Thunderbird offers
preemies the best care …
close to home
Lizette Rios
was horrified when she learned she
would deliver her baby boy at 25 weeks. She knew his
chances for survival were slim but remembers how Banner
Thunderbird Medical Center’s Level III NICU staff treated
her on that difficult day.
“They were amazing people,” Rios said. “They never
made us feel like Kolden did not have a chance. They had
high hopes for him and said, ‘we’ll take care of him.’ Every
step of the way we understood what was going on.”
A year later, Kolden Rios has grown from a tiny oneand-a-half pound baby into a healthy boy. The West Valley
couple credits his good health to Banner Thunderbird’s
professional, highly trained staff and their high tech, topof-the-line neonatal intensive care unit.
Kolden is an example of the good work done every day
at Banner Thunderbird Children’s Center. In October 2010,
Banner Thunderbird celebrated one year as a Level III NICU
after the Arizona Perinatal Trust granted the facility its
highest designation allowing Banner Thunderbird to take
care of babies at all youngest gestational ages.
In its first year as a Level III NICU, Banner Thunderbird
doctors and staff treated more than 530 babies with 19 of
them being less than 28 weeks of gestation. In addition,
128 babies were transferred to Banner Thunderbird’s NICU
to receive the highest level of care in the West Valley.
As the number of premature babies born to mothers
across the nation and in Arizona continues to increase, this
level of care in our community is more important than ever.
Banner Health and Banner Thunderbird recognized
this level of care was missing from the West Valley and
made it a priority to ensure the hospital not only had
physicians, nurses and staff who are highly trained in
newborn medicine, but technology to support this vital
service.
After a year of serving the community with the Level
III NICU, Banner Thunderbird’s Pediatrics and NICU
Director, Barbara Cabrera, is happy to see the impact the
service has made in the community.
“Until Banner Thunderbird opened its new NICU, high
risk moms-to-be were not only faced with the uncertainty
of their premature newborn’s health, but they had the
added stress of traveling far from home to give their baby
the best chance for a healthy life,” Cabrera said. “Now,
thanks to the highly skilled and dedicated physicians,
nurses and staff at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center,
West Valley families can stay close to home, knowing that
their tiny miracle is receiving the highest and most
specialized level of care available.”
M
Giving
to Banner
Health
any of the vital patient care programs, community services
and technological advances at Banner Health are made possible by
generous contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations
that recognized their value and responded to a call for support.
As a nonprofit health care provider, Banner embraces its
responsibility to serve the community. We reinvest surplus revenues
back into the organization to continually enhance our delivery of care.
And, with contributions made to Banner Health Foundation, we can
extend our reach and, ultimately, make a difference in more lives.
We hope you’ll consider making a charitable gift to Banner Health
that will serve as an investment in the health and wellness of our
community. Below is a sampling of giving options to help illustrate
the many ways you can choose to support Banner.
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Cash Gift – a common and easy way to make a contribution,
a cash gift enables you to see the immediate results of your
generosity while providing a tax deduction for the current, and
possibly, future tax year.
Annual Gift – your annual donation supports the purchase of
new technologies, research initiatives and patient care programs,
thus ensuring that the best and most advanced care is available
for both current and future generations.
Securities Gift – you can transfer ownership of appreciated
securities that will provide you with a tax deduction.
Pledge – a formal pledge allows you to make regular gift
payments over a specified period of time.
Matching gifts – many companies participate in matching gift
programs that enable you to multiply your contribution.
Charitable Remainder Trust – this option allows the creation
of a trust that will pay you an annual income while the principal
is retained for Banner Health Foundation.
Charitable Gift Annuity – by drawing up a contract between
you and Banner Health Foundation, a gift of cash or securities is
exchanged for annual fixed payments made to you for the rest
of your life. You have the flexibility to decide how often you wish
to receive payments, and you have the satisfaction of knowing
that your gift supports important Banner Health programs.
Charitable Bequest – including a bequest in your will to Banner
Health Foundation is an excellent way to make a meaningful
gift upon your passing. Making a bequest also provides valuable
tax benefits.
Vehicle Donation - Banner Health Foundation and Banner
Alzheimer’s Foundation gratefully accept donations of motorized
vehicles including cars, trucks, boats, RVs, etc. to help advance
our nonprofit mission of making a difference in people’s lives
through excellent patient care. To learn more about this taxdeductible giving option, please call (877) 537-5277.
Be sure to consult your financial advisor to determine which giving
option(s) are right for you.
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benefactors
A Message from 2011
Benefactors Chairs
C raig &
T racy C op pola
Exciting things are happening at Banner Health!
Ground-breaking research initiatives at
Banner Alzheimer’s Institute, the opening of the Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center in September,
and implementation of electronic medical records for all patients. None of this would be possible
without the ongoing support of you - our most generous and dedicated supporters – our Banner
Benefactors.
As Banner Benefactors Chairs, we continue to be inspired by your gifts to Banner Health
Foundation and Banner Alzheimer’s Foundation. Our Annual Benefactors – those that give $1,000
or more each year – and our Lifetime Benefactors – those that give $25,000 or more cumulatively –
are the backbone of our organization. We are also pleased to welcome a new group to our premiere
membership program – Legacy Benefactors. These individuals have chosen to support Banner
Health through a planned gift such as a bequest or other type of deferred gift.
Thank you for your continued support and commitment to providing excellent patient care in
Arizona and beyond!
benefactors
Lifetime
ms. Virginia dayton
mr. and mrs. delbert r. lewis
mrs. barbara W. dean
tom and Jan lewis
mr. and mrs. robert delgado
mrs. ann magro
anonymous
mrs. florence dellage
mr. and mrs. rex g. maughan
mr. lloyd banning
ms. Carol a. den Herder
dr. and mrs. lawrence S. mayer
nadine and eddie basha
mr. and mrs. Verde V. dickey
the Hon. and mrs. John S. mcCain
Banner Benefactors
dr. and mrs. Warren becker
dr. and mrs. david dudgeon
mr. and mrs. andy mcCain
mr. and mrs. michael bender
John and anne duffy
mr. and mrs. ronald H. mcgee
mr. and mrs. blair d. benjamin
mr. and mrs. Paul f. eckstein
norma e. mercer
mr. and mrs. andrew J. berchtold
mr. and mrs. michael J. elliott
lisa and alfredo molina
Heidi and Jeffrey berkley
mr. richard medland and
mcKenzie monks foundation
mr. and mrs. merle d. bird
ms. Patricia engels
mr. and mrs. James l. nesbitt
blake's miracle foundation
anita and ross farnsworth
mr. and mrs. John nesbitt
mr. and mrs. donald a. bliss
mr. and mrs. richard l. federico
mrs. ruth nesbitt
mr. and mrs. david bradford
Peter S. fine and rebecca ailes-fine
the nomis foundation
mr. and mrs. Howard H. briggs
the fitzgerald family
mr. and mrs. ted northrop, Jr.
mr. and mrs. Stacy J. brimhall
robert and anita flori Charitable fund
mr. and mrs. John r. norton, iii
mr. and mrs. Stephen m. brophy
mr. and mrs. John W. graham
mr. and mrs. William H. o'brien
laverne beall burhans
dr. and mrs. robert e. graves
mr. and mrs. Carl b. owens
mr. and mrs. Patrick r. Cardon
mr. and mrs. daniel d. green
dr. and mrs. ed f. oxford
mr. Philip r. Cardon
dr. oliver and Sharon Harper
michael a. Pachtman, m.d.
mr. and mrs. richard r. Cardon
ms. Carole Harrison
ms. millie Page
mr. and mrs. Wil r. Cardon
dr. Joni J. Hegel
mr. Stephen d. Paine
mr. Steve noone and mrs. laura
mr. and mrs. Wilford a. Cardon
the Suzanne & Steven Hilton family
mr. and mrs. Craig d. Carson
tony and eleanor Jannetti
dr. and mrs. Harry J. Cavanagh, Jr.
dr. and mrs. John m. Johnson
Palmer noone
the Pearce family trust
mrs. geri g. Cavanagh
mr. and mrs. Philip o. Johnson
mr. and mrs. William Peltier
mr. and mrs. J. baxter Chapman
mrs. betty J. Kansky
mr. and mrs. John W. Perkinson
dr. and mrs. martin S. Chattman
mrs. anna lou Kelso
Carol Peterson
mr. and mrs. dick i. Chung
mr. and mrs. algie e. King
mr. and mrs. michael a. Pollack
mrs. marcy S. Clark
mr. and mrs. donald t. Kohlstedt
Wallace a. reed, m.d.
mr. donald e. Cline
John and Kim Kressaty
mr. and mrs. thomas P. rezler
mr. and mrs. John f. Cota
the estate of ted d. laughlin, md
mr. and mrs. Wilburn C. roberts
mr. and mrs. tony Coury, Jr.
mr. and mrs. larry lazarus
dr. and mrs. louis a. rosati
dr. and mrs. ronald J. Creasman
dr. and mrs. alan i. leibowitz
ms. Sarene H. ross
mr. and mrs. James C. Crews
matt leinart foundation
dr. norm and Pam Saba
mrs. Saranjit K. Saini
“
Kim and I decided to support Banner Baywood
Medical Center and Banner Heart Hospital after the
excellent care I received while waiting for my heart
transplant. The doctors, nurses and staff did a great
job in keeping me alive so I could receive a new heart.
They made a difference in our lives.
Kim and John Kressaty – lifetime benefactors
”
dr. and mrs. Clarence Sarkodee-adoo
dr. and mrs. donald f. Schaller
mr. and mrs. Kenneth W. Sheely
the linda and martin Shultz
family foundation
Stuart r. and nancy J. Smith
mrs. louise Solheim
Paul and Susan Stander
mr. and mrs. Jerre Stead
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benefactors
mr. and mrs. Jeffrey C. Stone
mr. mark barkenbush
ms. traci l. Canfield
mr. James Stuart, Jr.
laren and Sue bates
ms. Shirley Caris
mrs. Joyce J. taber
mr. and mrs. William d. beach
ms. Kim Carkhuff
dr. Pierre tariot and
mrs. Sherrie l. beardsley
mr. and mrs. Chip Carmer
dr. Scott Wyant and
mr. edward m. Carne
ms. laura J. Jakimovich
dr. marjorie J. bessel
dr. and mrs. thomas J. taylor
Wanda m. Casady
mr. and mrs. John W. teets
bruce a. bethancourt, Jr., m.d.
Salvatore f. Casano, m.d.
mr. and mrs. John W. thatcher
mr. and mrs. Carr bettis
mr. and mrs. richard a. Cassidy
mr. and mrs. Jeremiah thorne
mr. and mrs. martin beverly
mr. fred m. Champion and
ms. f. bernedene toms
david m. bixby
mr. and mrs. ryan m. turley
ms. Patricia K. block
the reverend Jerrye Champion
david and Carol Cheney
mr. and mrs. Kenneth Van Winkle
mr. and mrs. thomas bollinger
mr. Joe a. Chumley
mr. and mrs. richard C. Walpole
dr. and mrs. Jonathan a. e. bolton
mr. michael a. Cimino, Jr.
mr. and mrs. frank H. Walsh Jr.
ms. terry bond
ms. Susan Colvin
mr. and mrs. marion Weidenbener, Jr.
mr. and mrs. William P. boni
mr. and mrs. r. Craig Coppola
mr. and mrs. Charles H. Welliver
ms. Penny boone
Joan Cox
Carol and Craig Willett
mr. doug bowen
mrs. Janet Cox
mr. and mrs. James f. Wirth
ms. dorothea S. bowers
mrs. eileen Curnow
mr. and mrs. Steve Young
mr. and mrs. alan d. bradley
dr. and mrs. Steven C. Curry
mrs. martha J. Youngker
ms. Paula bradney
mr. and mrs. gregg Curry
Annual
Banner Benefactors
anonymous
ms. Helle brand
mr. and mrs. tom Curzon
mr. and mrs. James t. brannon
ms. doris m. Cushing
mr. and mrs. gregory a. brink
dr. and mrs. Paul dabrowski
mr. and mrs. Jeff a. buehrle
mr. and mrs. Carl dahl
ron and barbara bunnell
mr. and mrs. dennis e. dahlen
ms. nancy adamson
mr. and mrs. James l. burdick
mr. and mrs. Scott e. dahlstrom
mr. and mrs. michael agnew
Susanne g. burkett, m.d.
mr. and mrs. david m. damron
mr. and mrs. bert alanko
ms. teresa buttars
douglas dang, m.d.
mr. and mrs. James allen
ms. barbara Cabrera
ms. lisa m. davis
gary & rhonda anderson
mr. and mrs. James t. Caddell
ms. Jean m. davis
Christy atler & Simon navarro
mr. and mrs. Peter Calcaterra
ms. mary S. davis
mr. and mrs. Harry axford
mr. and mrs. richard W. Campbell
ms. ofelia m. demarest
mr. glen baker
ms. gayle a. Campo
mr. robert e. denning
mr. Jon H. desjardins
Corey l. detlefs, m.d.
‘‘
We support Banner Alzheimer’s Foundation
because of the work that Drs. Reiman and
Tariot are doing. We are in awe of what they
have accomplished thus far and are amazed
at how quickly they are solving problems for
Alzheimer’s patients. The care that my mother
is receiving is excellent.
robin milne – annual benefactor
”
mr. and mrs. thomas C. dickson
dr. and mrs. marlin l. dimond
ms. lisa J. donald
mr. and mrs. david dougherty
mrs. terry a. dowd
Steven and Kirsten drozdowski
mr. and mrs. Jamie dundon
mr. david dunning
ms. Paula durston
bill and ruth dwyer
dr. david b. edwards and nancy Siegfried
mr. glenn a. edwards
benefactors
Banner
Benefactors
Spotlig ht
mr. Kip edwards
mr. and mrs. erik g. infiesto
ms. diane l. ekstrand
ms. becky Jacobsen-blair
randy and Pat elder
ms. Jamie anne e. James
ms. Wendy elliott
ms. amy Johannesen
mr. and mrs. don a. evans
ms. robin a. Johnson
don and linda evins
mr. and mrs. robert K. Johnson
Christine ewing and grace Schoenlank
ms. bonita f. Jones
ms. Joan fedor
mr. and mrs. bob Jorgensen
mr. and mrs. James ferando
ms. Joyce a. Joyner
mr. and mrs. evan fishman
mr. and mrs. Wayne d. Kandas
mr. and mrs. george a. fisk
ms. deborah Kelly
ms. dorothy l. fitzsimons
ms. beth l. Kent
dr. adam fleisher
Hannah Kwon, m.d. and
ms. beverly fletcher
ms. debra a. flores
dr. and mrs. Jonathan a. King
dr. michael r. foley and dr. lisa dado
mr. blake Kite
ms. Karon ford
dr. Jason d. Klein and
mr. gary foster
Dick Chung (pictured with wife, Julie)
Lifetime Benefactors
James Kim, m.d. dr. emily a. mallin
mr. and mrs. Samuel friedman
ms. Julie Klein-roerig
ms. michelle l. galeener
mr. thomas r. Koelbl
ms. Christina geer
ms. Kathy Kotin
mr. Paul J. giancola, esq.
mr. and mrs. greg Kovacs
mr. and mrs. david gimbel
ms. andrea J. Kramer
thomas W. glodek, m.d.
mr. and mrs. michael J. Krmpotic
dr. and mrs. edwin g. goldstein
ms. anita Kucera
$100,000 TO BANNER GOOD SAMARITAN
mr. and mrs. neil m. goldstein
mr. and mrs. alan Kuhn
LIVER TRANSPLANT
mr. and mrs. robert gould
mr. and mrs. tom Kuper
mr. and mrs. daniel r. govinsky
mr. and mrs. neal Kurn
“When I came to Banner Good Samaritan,
ms. Kathleen guyer
dr. and mrs. Conrad lawrence
we had been told my only chance for survival
dr. and mrs. imad and mary Haddad
mr. bruce J. lawrey and
was a liver transplant. The physicians and
Kristin l. Hanson, m.d.
staff immediately let me know we had come
ms. denise Harrington
to the right place. They gave us a renewed
sense of hope. Once my transplant was
successfully completed, I was a new man –
planning for a longer life with my family
instead of worrying about the future for
my wife and daughters. I prayed
throughout my experience and know that
God guided me to Banner Good Samaritan.
I felt that I had to do something to show
ms. Kay rutledge
mr. Scott P. leckey
mr. and mrs. John Helmich
ms. lorie J. ledford
drs. barry and rita Hendin
mr. and mrs. Charles lehn
dr. John a. Hensing and
mrs. Suzanne Coyne
mr. and mrs. leon lemelson
mr. michael lenz
anne Hermida, m.d.
ms. Charmaine m. leoni
ms. robin Hollis
mr. and mrs. anthony r. leszczynski
mr. and mrs. ed Holmberg
Cathy and Herman lewkowitz
ms. marjorie m. Holzinger
ms. lori J. linder
mr. and mrs. Steven Hood
mr. and mrs. andrew e. liston
danny and Camille Horn
mr. and mrs. david upah
my appreciation for the amazing care I
ms. Camille Howard-ritter
terrence J. loftus, m.d.
received. I am so grateful for my “2nd life”
mr. and mrs. nathan Howdon
ms. Juanita e. lombardi
and I wanted the Banner Good Samaritan
mr. and mrs. richard Hubenthal
mr. robert a. lund
Liver Transplant program to continue to
ms. debra Huguez
ms. Patricia lundgren
provide that kind of care for others.”
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benefactors
mr. and mrs. david S. mabey
ms. June Y. Peach
ms. Judie b. Shaffer
ms. mikaela mackey
ms. Joanne Pelowski
ms. teresa J. Sharkey
mr. donald maloney
dr. and mrs. William Pepicello
mr. and mrs. Clyde Sharp
ms. Sandra d. marken
ms. Kari lynn Perkes
ms. Julie l. Sherman
ms. dianne r. marples
mr. don Petersen
ms. myrtle i. Sillen
ms. monique C. martin
ms. Kathleen e. Piazza
mr. John m. Silverberg
dr. John H. mattox and
mr. John Placko
ms. Pamela l. Simms
mr. and mrs. arnold Portigal
mrs. linda a. Skoff
mr. and mrs. robert mcCaffrey
Keith and laura Price
mr. and mrs. Jeffrey C. Slocum
mr. and mrs. Stephen mcConnell
mr. John a. rajczyk
mr. bill Smith
allsion and rob mcdowell
mr. and mrs. Kenneth ralls
mrs. laurie Smith and mr. michael fortuna
ms. Janet Post
ms. dee mcneill
mr. and mrs. Philip a. rauso
mr. and mrs. Quentin P. Smith, Jr.
dr. and mrs. michael mcQueen
ms. ellen J. reddin
mr. and mrs. robert r. Smith
mr. and mrs. Kevin J. mcVeigh
ms. Patricia r. rhoden
ms. laura e. Snow
ms. mary meade
mr. and mrs. James richards
mr. frank H. Snyder
ms. marian medina
mr. and mrs. roger C. W. richards
mr. and mrs. robert r. Soller
mr. and mrs. Kelly mero
mr. and mrs. mark rietz
mr. and mrs. gary Sparks
mr. thomas W. merritt, Jr.
marilyn and Stephen rizley
ms. amy C. Spinti
mr. and mrs. richard milne
mr. and mrs. david S. robertson
dr. and mrs. larry Spratling
mr. and mrs. Steve moak
Jennifer robertson
mr. and mrs. Jay Stallings
ms. renee moe
ms. dorena rodriguez
dr. and mrs. mark Starling
ms. bernadette murray
mr. and mrs. douglas W. roetzel
robert and Christine Steigerwald
ms. Patricia muscarella
ms. Karen rolph
mr. and mrs. lon Steinberg
mr. and mrs. richard r. nenaber
ms. anna m. rosalez
mr. and mrs. daniel C. Stoecklin
mr. and mrs. John d. neuner
mr. and mrs. robert roth
mr. John l. Strittmatter and
ms. tracie newman
mr. and mrs. donald Sanada
morris and genevieve nicholson
todd and Karen Santoni
ms. linda m. Stutz
dr. and mrs. donald K. nicolson
dr. and mrs. david S. Saperstein
daniel and Patricia Sullivan
dr. and mrs. John o'Connor
mr. John r. Sares
mr. James f. Sullivan
michael P. o'Connor, m.d.
ms. mary ann Schmidt
mr. and mrs. bruce Sutton
mr. and mrs. Joseph o'neill
mr. and mrs. ian Schomer
mr. and mrs. Walter e. Switzer, Jr.
ms. legay Parks
ms. Kathleen J. Schultz
tate-moss family
mr. Samuel a. Patterson
dr. and mrs. robert Schuster
rick and deb telles
mr. Steve Payson
mr. James d. Sells
mr. david tiemeyer
ms. Patricia ganser
ms. Karin toci
mr. and mrs. roger a. tompkins
‘‘
Working at Banner Estrella Medical Center
is one of my life’s blessings. It’s not about
how much money you can give, it’s about
choosing to give whatever you can that
makes all the difference.
Cindy Swaim – annual employee benefactor
”
ms. Catherine townsend
mr. Chris l. trudgen
dr. and mrs. lester tukan
Kent and ethel utter
ms. Justina uzzell
mr. and mrs. david W. Vaughn
mrs. Cindy Via and Hank tatro
ms. Cheryl Vickers Wicks
ms. lorene Vickery
mr. michael Vietri
benefactors
Banner
Benefactors
Spotlig ht
Marian Bass-Govinsky
Annual Benefactor
$10,000 GIFT TO CARDON CHILDREN’S
mr. larry e. Volkmar
ms. lois m. Clark
mr. and mrs. george e. Vyles
ms. Cleo Compton*
ms. Kathleen Walker
Carlton e. Conrad, m.d.
ms. margaret J. Walters
ms. debra m. Cooper
mr. and mrs. robson Walton
mr. and mrs. John f. Cota
mr. and mrs. michael S. Warden
mrs. barbara W. dean
mr. dale r. Warren
mrs. florence dellage
ms. Jorja Watts
mr. Jack e. denton
William and marilyn Weckerly
ms. barbara J. estenson
mr. and mrs. dan f. Weinman
mr. and mrs. labin e. evans
dr. and mrs. allan m. Weinstein
mr. bradley C. gardner
dr. and mrs. Ken C. Welch
dr. and mrs. robert e. graves
ms. Cheryl Wenzinger
mr. Charles a. Hay
ms. Kathleen Werner
mr. and mrs. Kenneth a. Jacuzzi
mr. and mrs. e. louis Werner
mrs. esther J. Jefferson
mr. and mrs. todd S. Werner
mrs. betty J. Kansky
mr. Kenneth J. Wessels
mr. and mrs. algie e. King
mrs. lydia Wheat
mr. and mrs. donald t. Kohlstedt
ms. leslie Jo Wheeler
mr. Joseph Krug
ms. Cynthia Wickstrom
mrs. edyth larson
mr. and mrs. Wayne a. Wight
mrs. ruby a. lehmann
ms. Christina Williams
mr. daniel m. linguiti
mr. thomas C. Williams
mrs. ann magro
maggie Wilson
mr. Joseph r. mcdonell
ms. rhonda Winters
norma e. mercer
mr. and mrs. lenny Witt
mr.* and mrs. Charles W. monier
mr. gregory g. Wojtal
mrs. ruth nesbitt
dr. and mrs. roy Yaari
mr. and mrs. Carl b. owens
mr. Yusuf m. Yaqub
robert a. Price, m.d.
ms. Kelly m. Yeats
mr. William n. richardson
“As a teacher of gifted students for 37
edwin Yu, m.d.
mr. and mrs. Wilburn C. roberts
years, I am passionate about children and
ms. gail zerbe
mrs. Saranjit K. Saini
learning. I felt an immediate connection to
John and Pam zidich
bert and Pat Sosnow
dr. and mrs. James zukaitis
Paul and Susan Stander
MEDICAL CENTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
Cardon Children’s Medical Center and,
after learning about the School Program, I
knew I had to do whatever I could to
support this important program. The hope
and spirit that the patients at Cardon
Children’s show, no matter what their
circumstances, amazes me and inspires
me. They have truly taught me what is
important in life. I love them and thank
Legacy
dr. and mrs. Carl J. Streicher
mrs. Joyce J. taber
Banner Benefactors
mr. and mrs. ben d. Walker
mr. milton l. andrews
mr. and mrs. marion Weidenbener, Jr.
dr. and mrs. Warren becker
ms. anna Wolk*
mrs. olga bender*
mrs. martha J. Youngker
mr. and mrs. richard C. Walpole
mr. and mrs. andrew J. berchtold
mr. and mrs. Herbert J. bool
* deceased
them. Through my philanthropic support
ms. elizabeth J. brown
and volunteering at the hospital, I know
laverne beall burhans
We regret any errors or omissions
that Cardon Children’s Medical Center
ms. Sara Caskey
due to printing deadlines.
really is all about the children!”
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benefactors
Partners in Wellness
Banner Health Foundation and Banner Alzheimer’s Foundation gratefully acknowledge the following new
gifts of $10,000 or more from corporations, foundations and local community groups who have invested
in our organization during the past 12 months.
aCe Vending
alberta b. farrington foundation
american fire equipment Sales
& Service Corp.
amgen
the amyotrophic lateral Sclerosis
association
the annexus group, llC
anonymous
arizona diamondbacks Charities
arizona medical network, inc.
arizona neurosurgery & Spine
Specialists, P.C.
the arizona republic
astrazeneca
banner desert & Cardon
Children's medical Center
Volunteers
banner thunderbird medical
Center Volunteers
banner good Samaritan medical
Center medical Staff
bHHS legacy foundation
biltmore Cardiology PllC
blake's miracle foundation
blueCross blueShield of arizona
bristol-myers Squibb Company
Cardinal Health foundation
Cerner Corporation
City of Hope national medical
Center
Clin-Path associates, PC
Coca-Cola
Comprehensive risk
Services, llC
Cox Communications
delta diversified enterprises, inc.
dPr Construction, inc.
east Valley lutheran thrift
Shop inc.
eisai inc.
f. Hermann-la roche ltd.
fennemore Craig
first things first
fry's food Stores of arizona, inc.
garrison family trust
ge Healthcare Center, inc.
genesis, inc.
gila river indian Community
the governors
greek orthodox ladies
Philoptochos Society
Heart & Vascular Center of
arizona
Hensley employee foundation
J.W. Kieckhefer foundation
John & Sophie ottens foundation
Keith d. Stoltz foundation
the Kemper and ethel marley
foundation
Kitchell Contractors
laboratory Sciences of
arizona, l.l.C.
lance armstrong foundation
mabel's on main
matt leinart foundation
mesa united Way
midwestern university
nextgen Healthcare
the nomis foundation
nursing economic$ foundation
our 365 - Share more
Pediatrix/obstetrix medical
group
Pepsi Cola Company
Peter Storm designs
Progressive medical associates
the ramsey Community
Services foundation
rizley foundation
rural/metro-Southwest
ambulance
Salt river Project
Sonora Quest laboratories
State farm mutual automobile
insurance Company
Susan g. Komen for the
Cure - Phoenix affiliate
Swift Charities for Children
t.W. lewis foundation
takeda
thomas a. Plein foundation
thunderbirds Charities
triWest Healthcare alliance
trumper Communications
of Phoenix, llC
Valley anesthesiology
Consultants, ltd.
Valley anesthesiology
foundation
Valley of the Sun united Way
Walgreen Co.
Wells fargo foundation
Willard e. Smucker foundation
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andy Kramer, President & Ceo • Christy atler
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2011 Board of Directors
b oard C Hair
sharon harper
n om in at in g C Hair
richard W. campbell
Vi C e C Hai rS
John Graham
laura Palmer noone
John Zidich
SeCretarY/treaSurer
Jeffrey c. stone
di reC torS
David c. berry
chip carmer
harry J. cavanagh, Jr., M.D.
Douglas Ducey
Anthony J. Jannetti
Alfredo J. Molina
ted northrop
William Pepicello, Ph.D.
J. stephen rizley
Paulina Vazquez Morris
immediate PaSt CHair
Ken Van Winkle
offi C er
Andy Kramer
PreSident & Ceo
Banner Alzheimer’s
Foundation 2011
Board of Directors
b oard C Hair
Jerre stead
Vi C e C Hair
Pat engels
direC torS
Mark sklar
Jeffrey berkley
heidi berkley
Gene D’Adamo
Peggy federico
rick federico
steven hilton
suzanne hilton
neal Kurn
Julie lavidge
robin Milne
bob roth
Marty shultz
Hon orarY b oard m em b erS
Don bliss
Justice sandra Day o’connor (ret.)
richard Mallery
Wallace A. reed, MD
offi C er
Andy Kramer
PreSident & Ceo
dr. Harry and CJ
Cavanagh at the annual
banner benefactors
reception held at the
historical Hermosa inn.
non-Profit
organization
u.S. Postage
Paid
Banner Alzheimer’s Foundation
Phoenix, arizona
Permit no. 1596
P.o. box 1897
Phoenix, az 85001-9940
Change Service requested
Calendar
of Upcoming Events
Banner Health Charity Pro-Am:
Golfing Fore Kids
grayhawk golf Club
Proceeds to benefit banner School-based Health Centers
friday, october 21, 2011
Stars of the Season
montelucia resort & Spa
Proceeds to benefit the Pediatric rehabilitation Center at Cardon
Children’s medical Center
Saturday, november 12, 2011
A Night To Remember
W Scottsdale Hotel
Proceeds to benefit the banner alzheimer’s institute
Saturday, october 22, 2011
57th Annual Candlelight Capers Ball – Winter Solstice
arizona biltmore resort & Spa
Proceeds to benefit the banner good Samaritan Poison and drug information Center
Saturday, december 3, 2011

From Football to Fundraising - Banner Alzheimer`s Institute

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