celebrating 10 years of changing moments through giving

CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF LEADERSHIP
It is with mixed emotions that we say goodbye to Susan
Keenan, Executive Director of the Roper St. Francis
years ago, Susan has been commuting to and from
Lindsay Wells
Director of Major Gifts
Columbia in order to continue her commitment to Roper
St. Francis. This summer she will be moving to Columbia
Anne Weston Sass
Grants Director
to be with her husband and family fulltime.
As Executive Director, Susan has led the revitalization of
in philanthropic support for Roper St. Francis. Under
Allison Lanford
Executive Assistant/Office Manager
Danya Jordan, CFRE
Director of Major Gifts
Foundation. Since her marriage to Neel Keenan four
the Foundation, including securing more than $50 million
FOUNDATION STAFF
Susan and Neel Keenan,
2013 Roper Xavier Society Donor
Appreciation Gala
Susan’s leadership, programs such as the Roper Xavier
Society, the Legacy Circle, Honor a Caregiver and Employee Giving Campaign
Terry Clarkin
Grants Coordinator
SUMMER 2014
Annette Sheppard
Finance and Database
Administrator
Halley Cella
Director of Annual Giving
Maureen Tokarczyk
Development Specialist
FOUNDATION
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF CHANGING
MOMENTS THROUGH GIVING
annually.
STAY IN TOUCH
As we celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Roper Xavier Society and philanthropy
We extend our very best wishes and deepest gratitude to Susan for the positive
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John B. Holloway, Jr.
Chairman
Charles T. Cole, Jr.
Vice Chairman
helped us touch thousands of lives in our community.
Xavier Society has grown to more than 600 members donating $1,000 or more
impact she has had on the Foundation and our healthcare system.
“It has been a pleasure working with our community to advance the mission
of Roper St. Francis through philanthropy. I look forward to seeing how the
generosity of our patients, friends and neighbors will continue to positively
impact Roper St. Francis for many years to come.” – Susan Keenan
at the Roper St. Francis Foundation, we take a grateful look back at how you have
Edmund Puckhaber
Treasurer
295 nurses advanced their career through nursing scholarships totaling over
Steven P. Bottcher
$1,200,000.
Susanne B. Cantey
D. Grant Carwile
Sandra Fennell
Hope Grayson
861 HIV patients received 26,932 medical visits through the Ryan White Program.
Karl V. Green
1,476 babies entered the world in the nurturing environment of the Roper St.
Henry H. Greer
Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital (opened in 2010).
Ann Higdon
John R. Hoover
259 patients experienced moments of independence and hope since the Center
John M. Jordan, Jr.
for Spinal Cord Injury opened in 2011.
Patrick J. Kelly, MD
Gerald W. King, MD
Frank E. Lucas
Dan H. Martin
Joseph McDonald
The Roper Hospital Cardiac Wellness & Rehabilitation Center has helped improve
cardiac health through more than 47,000 patient visits since its renovation,
in 2012.
F. Duffield Meyercord
125 Doughty Street, Suite 790
Charleston, SC 29403
philanthropic support for Roper St. Francis. Now in its tenth year, the Roper
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were launched to recognize the generosity of our donors and to provide ongoing
William A. Moody, Jr.
200 cancer patients received comfort and reassurance by the Wellness
Betsy S. Saal
Navigator in the Donna Fielding Cancer Wellness Institute.
Matt R. Sloan
Anne K. Surrett
Toni Thompson
Eugene J. Zurlo
3,383 minutes have been saved using the new Roper Hospital Rooftop Helipad
and 74 critical stroke and heart patients have been given more moments with the
ones they love.
Ray-Duck Cup
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
The Roper St. Francis Foundation would like to thank Geoff
Celebrating a Legacy of Giving
Hawes and the Ray-Duck Cup for their donation to Roper
In April, the Foundation honored and celebrated the
St. Francis Cancer Care. The Ray-Duck Cup is an annual golf
Charter Members of the Legacy Circle at the home of
tournament that raises money in memory of Chris Duckworth
Pamela and David Dunlap. We are very grateful for this
and Geoff’s father, Raymond Hawes. “Dad was an amazing
special group of visionary Roper St. Francis leaders
man,” said Geoff Hawes. “Dr. Daud Nawabi at Roper St. Francis
who help us fulfill our mission of healing all people with
was not only Dad’s doctor, but a close friend. The care Dad
compassion, faith and excellence.
Pictured left to right: Tricia Rabun, Alison Dillon, MD
and Katherine H. Duffy, PhD
You Can Support our Future
received from everyone at Roper St. Francis was outstanding.”
Pictured left to right: Geoff Hawes, Scott Broome, Susan Keenan, Steven
Akman, MD, Jody McCrain, Quinice Cody, Shanna Hopkins, Dorrie
MacMeekin and Maureen Hawes
A Gift of Wellness
Thanks to a generous donation from the Angelica Corporation, a new outdoor fitness
By becoming a member of the Legacy Circle, you
area has been added to the campus of Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital (BSSF).
can help us impact the future of healthcare in our
Nestled in a shady area along the one mile walking trail on the east side of campus,
community. The Legacy Circle recognizes many types of
the fitness area offers 12 stations, including warm up and cool down stations,
donations, including bequests in your will or retirement
designed to provide a full body workout. Helpful signs demonstrating how to use the
plan. A charitable gift annuity is another great way to
equipment and how to modify the exercises according to varying fitness levels are
give back because it provides a source of income for
located near each station.
you and/or your family. It’s a win-win; while you will
“We are excited to have this fitness facility not only for our teammates but for
receive guaranteed payments for life, you can also make a
our community,” said Allen Carroll, CEO, BSSF. “Roper St. Francis believes that
Ann and Leo Higdon
difference in the lives of Roper St. Francis patients.
exercising is essential to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and we are grateful to the
Angelica Corporation for making this possible.”
Pictured left to right: Allen Carroll,
Mary Browder and Susan Keenan
WELCOME, FELLOWS
Sample annuity rates, charitable deduction and tax-free payment for a $25,000 Single Life Gift Annuity
Rates are based upon age or ages of the annuitants.
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Charitable
Deduction
Annual Payment
The Roper St. Francis Foundation is excited to welcome our
third annual Fellows Class. Throughout the next couple of
months, this group of professionals and community leaders
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80
4.7%
5.10%
5.80%
6.80%
$8,078.00
$9,752.00
$11,065.00
$12,270.00
$1,175.00
$1,275.00
$1,450.00
$1,700.00
Tax-Free
$850.70
$958.80
$1,123.75
$1,354.90
Ordinary Income
$324.30
$316.20
$326.25
$345.10
will be learning more about Roper St. Francis and the
Foundation through a series of exclusive behind-the-scenes
tours and classes with our physicians and administrators.
Thank you and welcome to our 2014 Fellows!
Kimberly Farfone Borts,
Shelley Aldret
Charles Cole
Ken McArver
Chairperson
Beth Bailey
David Grubbs
Bryan Paylor
John Osborne,
Mary Barrineau
PollyBeth Hawk
Heather Saal
Immediate Past
Page Bullington
Robert Hawk
Vitre Stephens
Chairperson
Ryan Coker
Carole King
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