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STEWARDSHIP REPORT
FISCAL YEAR 2012
Contents
INVESTING IN THE FUTURE
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Scripps Health
Foundation
EXPANDING HEALTH CARE
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Through
philanthropy
TR ANSFORMING MEDICINE
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we help to heal,
enhance and
save lives.
CARING FOR OUR COMMUNITY
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800-326-3776
scripps.org/giving
CELEBR ATING SCRIPPS
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Fiscal Year 2012 Philanthropy Revenue
Major Gifts/Capital Campaigns ...............................................................................................
$23,721,997
Special Gifts and Tributes ........................................................................................................
2,560,074
Direct Mail Annual Giving ......................................................................................................
1,664,886
Special Events ...........................................................................................................................
2,181,749
Planned Gifts and Bequests ......................................................................................................
4,061,294
Total Net Contributions $34,190,000
Testamentary Planned Gifts .....................................................................................................
$23,800,000
Total Contributions
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$57,990,000
Together, We Will Go Far
Our founders, Ellen Browning
These extraordinary facilities will serve as beacons of
Scripps and Mother Mary Michael
health for patients in San Diego and throughout the
Cummings, knew that the only
West Coast. Our friends, Jack and Eileen Anderson,
way to be successful in providing
were instrumental in our efforts last year, donating
health care for our community
$25 million to the campaign.
was through the continued
commitment and support from
Your generosity has also helped us achieve our
those who shared their vision.
$38 million Phase I goal of the Campaign for
Scripps Encinitas, an unprecedented fundraising
effort to expand critical care and emergency services
There is a proverb that recognizes the importance of our
donors in supporting our mission of caring for our community:
“If you want to go quickly,
go alone. If you want to
go far, go together.”
for North County communities. With your help,
the hospital will open the doors of a leading-edge,
expansive new emergency department and acute care
facility in 2014 that will serve patients and families
for years to come.
Another longtime supporter of Scripps Clinic,
Darlene Shiley, committed $5 million to help build
the Donald P. and Darlene V. Shiley Musculoskeletal
Embracing this theme, we have combined our
Center, which will consolidate our orthopedic
separate campus stewardship reports into one to
subspecialties to offer comprehensive treatment
give you insight about how your donations work
and research at one convenient location.
together across the Scripps Health system to save
lives every day. Whether you support one of our
You will also read more about how your contributions
capital campaigns, donate to a specific area of
are helping to advance cancer care and genomic
medicine or research, or provide unrestricted
medicine; support robotic surgery and women’s
funds to support our greatest needs through
services; and expand health care for all those in need.
Scripps President’s Council, your contributions
help us go farther than we ever could alone.
Throughout our history, philanthropy has been
crucial in our ability to provide excellent health care.
Through your support of the Campaign for
On behalf of Scripps Health, thank you for helping
Cardiovascular Care, we are building the
us go as far as we can to serve our community.
Prebys Cardiovascular Institute, a state-of-the-art
heart hospital that will open in 2015; and the
John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion, a new
Scripps Clinic facility that will be connected to
the institute.
John B. Engle
Chief Development Officer
Scripps Health Foundation
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INVESTING IN
THE FUTURE
Scripps Health is at the forefront of medicine and, with
philanthropic support, we are continuing to break ground
on new medical discoveries and innovations. Donations from
loyal supporters are helping us advance leading-edge treatment
and care, train the next generation of physicians and build
state-of-the-art facilities that will serve as models of medical
excellence and research well into the 21st century. Your
investment in Scripps is an investment in our community
that will have a lasting, positive impact on thousands of lives
every day.
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The Campaign for Cardiovascular Care
Supporting a New Era in Heart Excellence
The Campaign for Cardiovascular Care continues
our legacy of providing innovative health care and
advancing breakthrough research to benefit patients
in San Diego — and beyond. The centerpieces of the
three-year $180 million campaign are the Prebys
Cardiovascular Institute and the John R. Anderson V
Medical Pavilion. Located on the campus of
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, these magnificent
additions will create an unrivaled destination for heart
care and specialty medical services to heal hearts and
save lives for years to come.
In fiscal year 2012, we reached significant campaign
milestones. Funds raised to date total nearly
$110 million in community support, and $830,000
from the staff and employees at Scripps La Jolla
who participated in the spirited campus fundraising
Conrad Prebys signs one of the last steel beams placed atop the
Prebys Cardiovascular Institute last summer.
campaign, “We Got the Beat.” This tremendous
commitment from our employees reflects the pride
they have in the work we do for our patients and
their families.
Last year we also formed the campaign cabinet.
These generous community leaders are volunteering
significant amounts of their time and resources,
offering important insight and vision to help steer
our efforts as we move toward our goal.
We are thankful to all those who have helped us come
so far so quickly. Every gift we receive illustrates the
faith and trust you have in us, and supports our ability
to remain at the forefront of medicine.
The Prebys Cardiovascular Institute will open in 2015.
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Prebys Cardiovascular Institute
World-Class Heart Care for Our Community
Designed with input from physicians, nurses and
other caregivers, the institute features:
• All private rooms: 108 medical/surgical beds
and 59 intensive care beds
• State-of-the-art operating rooms that will
accommodate robotic procedures
• Hybrid operating suites for both open heart surgery
and catheter-based procedures
• Patient-centered rooms with natural light and
views of nature
• Three catheterization and electrophysiology labs
to provide comprehensive services, including
angioplasty and stent procedures
Wireless medicine, and other advanced technologies, will be widely
used at the institute.
For the third consecutive year, in 2012 Scripps Health
was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as
among the best in the nation for cardiology and heart
surgery. We are the largest heart care program in the
region, serving more than 55,000 patients each year
and entrusted by Kaiser Permanente to provide
services to more than a half-million of its members.
With your help, we are expanding on this foundation
of medical excellence to create a world-class heart
hospital, the Prebys Cardiovascular Institute.
The Prebys Cardiovascular Institute, a specially
designed seven-story landmark, combines the most
advanced medical innovation and technology to
serve our community.
Patient rooms will be both beautiful and highly functional.
Thanks to the historic $45 million leadership gift
from San Diego philanthropist and businessman
Conrad Prebys, and the generosity of other donors,
the last steel beam was placed on the 383,000-squarefoot building in May 2012. In 2013, we will achieve
other construction milestones as the walls go up and
we build the infrastructure necessary to complete this
heart hospital of the future.
Your Support Matters
Join us as we invest in the future of health care. The Prebys Cardiovascular Institute offers a unique opportunity to
support leading-edge health care and advance the future of medicine. For more information about how you can
support the Campaign for Cardiovascular Care, contact us at 858-626-6357 or visit scripps.org/heartcampaign.
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Gene and Taffin Ray Make $1 Million Gift to Support Scripps
“I am happy to play a small part in helping expand
access to Scripps Clinic. It is a critical resource for
our community,” Gene says.
Gene became a patient at Scripps Clinic after moving
to the San Diego area in 1970. More than 40 years
later, he remains a devoted patient, supporter and
volunteer — serving as chairman of the heart,
lung and vascular community advisory board
and as a board member of Scripps Clinic and
Scripps Green Hospital.
Gene Ray, PhD
Recognized as a leader in ingenuity, Gene Ray, PhD,
co-founder of Titan Corporation, appreciates
advancements that help make our lives safer,
healthier and more efficient. True to his innovative
spirit, Gene invests in medical excellence that impacts
the health of our community. Most recently, he made
a $1 million gift to benefit the John R. Anderson V
Medical Pavilion, a new Scripps Clinic that is part
of the Campaign for Cardiovascular Care.
“I believe San Diego is blessed to have access to
Scripps Clinic and its renowned cardiovascular care.
It is part of a premier health care system that is among
the best in the U.S.,” says Gene.
Gene also cites Scripps Clinic’s fellowship programs
and clinical research programs as important
investments. Both areas will be expanded through
the Anderson Medical Pavilion.
L.E. and Virginia Simmons Honor Brent and Sarita Eastman
A member of the Prebys Cardiovascular Institute
Advisory Board, L. E. has a history of supporting
cardiovascular care.
“I am so impressed with the Eastmans’ mission of
collaboration and their philosophy of building successful,
synergistic teams of amazing people,” says L.E.
L.E. and Virginia Simmons
Lively conversation at a holiday gathering inspired private
equity investor L.E. Simmons and his wife, Ginny, to
honor their longtime friends, Brent Eastman, MD, and
Sarita Eastman, MD. Dr. Brent Eastman retired in 2012
from his long-term position as corporate vice president
and chief medical officer at Scripps Health and is currently
serving as president of the American College of Surgeons.
Dr. Sarita Eastman retired in 2011 from her extensive
service as a Scripps pediatrician.
The Simmons’ gift, made through the Virginia and
L.E. Simmons Foundation, will name a conference
room at the institute in honor of both doctors.
“I feel that a conference room exemplifies collaboration,
and so it was a perfect way to honor the Eastmans,”
explains L.E. “In this age of sophisticated technology,
everyone needs to learn from each other so we can
grow together.”
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Eileen and Jack Anderson: Honoring Family
A Commitment to the Future
The Andersons’ history of philanthropy with
Scripps began almost as soon as they became patients.
However, their most recent donation of $25 million to
support Scripps Clinic holds a special place in their
hearts. Honoring their son, it is a gift that recognizes
both their commitment to family and to the health of
our community.
“John was always trying to make life better for
somebody else — and that’s what Scripps does,” says
Jack. “They’re doing great things here, and we want
to make sure they can continue to help others the way
they helped us.”
Eileen and Jack Anderson
In September 2012, Eileen and John (“Jack”) R.
Anderson IV donated $25 million to help build the
newest addition to Scripps Clinic, a 175,000-square-foot,
multispecialty medical building on the campus of Scripps
Memorial Hospital La Jolla. In honor of this tremendous
gift, the John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion is named
after their youngest son, who passed away from cancer
in 2004.
Jack and Eileen first heard about Scripps Clinic in the
1980s. From their first experience nearly 30 years ago
to today, they’ve never gone anywhere else for their
health care.
Through the years, Scripps physicians helped Eileen
and Jack triumph over many serious medical
conditions, including Jack’s heart surgery for an
enlarged aorta. During the long days and nights
that sometimes accompanied their care, the couple
came to see their expert physicians as more than
just doctors. “We think of Scripps as part of our
family,” the Andersons echo.
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“Through their generosity
and spirit of giving, Jack and
Eileen have enhanced the
lives of others and enriched
us personally,” says Chris
Van Gorder, president and
CEO of Scripps Health.
“The John R. Anderson V
The new building is a tribute
to John R. Anderson V.
Medical Pavilion will build
on their legacy of giving, and help us continue to
provide state-of-the-art care to our community for
decades to come.”
Jack and Eileen continue to enjoy every day with
each other, and spending time with their two other
children, Wendy and Bruce, and grandchildren.
With tears in his eyes, Jack says,
“If it wasn’t for Scripps,
I wouldn’t be alive today.”
John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion
Advanced Care in a Compassionate Environment
The John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion will be a
state-of-the-art medical center where physicians and
staff provide the compassionate care and leading-edge
treatment that are synonymous with Scripps Health.
This new Scripps Clinic facility will also help advance
medical research and education, complementing our
bench-to-bedside methodology that ensures patients
have access to the latest medical discoveries and
breakthroughs.
The Anderson Medical Pavilion will be connected to
the world-class Prebys Cardiovascular Institute, and
offer a wide variety of specialty services, including:
• Interventional and integrative cardiology
• Gastroenterology
• Pulmonary medicine
• Vascular surgery
• Neurology
• Neurosurgery
• Nephrology
• Diabetes and Endocrinology
• Infectious disease diagnosis and treatment
The Anderson Medical Pavilion will be located on the campus of Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.
For more information about how you can support the John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion, please contact us
at 858-554-3046 or visit scripps.org/heartcampaign.
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Scripps Radiation Therapy Center
Scripps Radiation Therapy Center
Rays of Hope for Cancer Care
Last fall, Scripps Health reached a major milestone
in providing leading-edge cancer care with the
opening of the Scripps Radiation Therapy Center.
Located on the Torrey Pines Mesa, the state-of-the-art
facility offers the most advanced medical technology
in the world to treat — and help beat — the disease.
approaches. One of the accelerators, the TrueBeam
STx, is only the third in use in Southern California.
The center also has 10 exam rooms and an ambulance
bay. The 30-member professional staff includes
radiation therapists, physicists, nurses, dosimetrists
and patient service representatives.
Combining radiation cancer treatment services from
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Scripps Green
Hospital, the $44 million, 41,000-square-foot facility
is specially designed to take advantage of the latest
technology while providing a comfortable, healing
environment for patients.
For more information about how you can support
the Scripps Radiation Therapy Center, call us at
858-554-3046 or visit scripps.org/giving.
The focal points of treatment are three highly
sophisticated linear accelerators, which deliver
carefully calculated doses of high-energy radiation,
damaging or killing cancer cells while minimizing the
impact on surrounding tissues and organs. Powerful,
fast and flexible, they allow physicians to treat patients
with greater precision and in less time than other
The center uses state-of-the-art linear accelerators to treat cancer.
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Fulfilling a Dream to Care for Others
Agnes has been a Scripps patient for years, and
became more involved in fundraising in gratitude
for the care her sister received here.
As a member of the Scripps Cancer Care, Stevens
Division, Planning and Development Council, the
Rancho Santa Fe resident partners with Scripps and
opens her home for community presentations. These
events, presented by Scripps physicians, provide
expert insight about cancer-related topics and give the
attendees a chance to interact with leaders in the field.
Agnes Barrelet (left) and Mim Britton
At age 10, Agnes Barrelet told her parents that she wanted
to be a neonatal nurse and work in the newborn nursery.
While she did not become a nurse, Agnes did fulfill her
dream of becoming involved in the medical field — as a
donor and volunteer.
“I want the community to get to know Scripps and
understand that it is a private nonprofit that needs
their support,” says the French native, who runs her
own charitable organization to assist underprivileged
children. “Events with the physicians are very
powerful; and I feel that once they understand Scripps,
people will want to support the organization as much
as I do.”
H.G. Fenton Company Donates $3 Million for Breast Cancer Services
biopsy capability. The center will also have trained
breast care coordinators to help facilitate access to
additional diagnostic testing and patient and family
education. With views of the Pacific Ocean, it will
offer a warm and nurturing environment that
promotes healing.
The center is named in honor of Emily Fenton Hunte,
whose motivation for giving was simple.
(Left to right) Carol Hunte, Henry F. Hunte II, Letitia Hunte Swortwood,
Henry Hunte and Chris Swortwood joined Scripps leadership for a
special celebration to honor the Emily Fenton Hunte Breast Care Center.
“My mother wanted to help people,” recalls
Letitia Hunte Swortwood.
Thanks to the support of H.G. Fenton Company,
Scripps Health will be able to enhance and expand
vital women’s services.
As part of the extensive Scripps network, the center
already holds a prestigious accreditation from the
National Accreditation for Breast Centers, a program of
the American College of Surgeons. The Fenton Company’s
generous gift will ensure that Scripps is able to remain on
the leading-edge of breast health and care.
The new Emily Fenton Hunte Breast Care Center at
Scripps Green Hospital will be a 5,000-square-foot
facility that utilizes state-of-the-art tools and
diagnostics, including four digital mammography
units that improve early detection and breast
For more information about how you can support
women’s services at Scripps Green Hospital, call us
at 858-554-3046 or visit scripps.org/giving.
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EXPANDING
HEALTH CARE
Every year we treat more than a half-million patients through the
dedicated efforts of 2,600 affiliated physicians, 13,500 employees
and 1,600 volunteers. As our Southern California population
continues to grow, we are rising to the challenge by expanding
emergency and other health care services throughout our
network. Creating new facilities and modernizing our existing
ones enables us to continue saving and enriching lives, train
physicians for the future and advance medical research. We would
not be able to do this without significant philanthropic support.
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Bringing the community together and
exceeding its goal, the 354 Campaign
raised more than $1 million to benefit
the expansion efforts under way at
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas.
The new Scripps Encinitas critical care building will open in spring 2014.
The Campaign for Scripps Encinitas
The grassroots effort, named
for the address of the hospital,
was led by volunteers, including
community advisory board members
and members of Circle of Life 100,
a service organization that raises
awareness and support to benefit vital
health services at Scripps Encinitas.
Phase I Reaches $38 million Goal to
Expand Emergency Care
Thanks to our generous donors, physicians, staff and community
leadership, the Campaign for Scripps Encinitas reached its Phase I
$38 million goal to expand emergency care for our North County
communities. The campaign supports a multi-phase effort under way
at Scripps Encinitas to ensure that we continue to provide advanced
lifesaving care to individuals and families — when they need it most.
The funds raised during Phase I are helping us build a two-story,
62,000-square-foot critical care building that includes a 27-bed
emergency center on the ground floor and a 36-bed medical/surgical unit
on the second floor. Opening in 2014, the critical care building will also
include state-of-the-art diagnostic and surgical equipment, expanded
ambulance bays and specially designed private patient rooms.
We are thankful to all those who have supported the campaign
through their generosity of resources, time and spirit. We are
especially thankful to Tom and Mary Ellen Grant, who made the
very first donation to the campaign of $1 million. Inspired by their
commitment, additional significant contributions followed from the
Leichtag Foundation, LaVerne and Blaine Briggs, and many others.
We also thank the members of the Scripps Memorial Hospital
Encinitas Community Advisory Board and Circle of Life 100 support
group, who led the successful 354 Campaign that raised more than
$1 million toward our expansion.
A dedicated promenade adjacent to
the new emergency department will
include benches, trees and columns
of tiles to recognize those who made
gifts to the 354 Campaign.
In 2013, we are embarking on Phase II of the campaign to further
expand vital services. For more information about how you can support
these efforts, please call 760-633-7722 or visit us at scripps.org/giving.
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Bernard Reiter, Jim Farley, Carl Etter, LaVerne Briggs, Blaine Briggs, Michael Lobatz, MD, Tom Grant and Mary Ellen Grant.
Philanthropy Fuels Encinitas Expansion
At the center of the Campaign for Scripps Encinitas
is a 62,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art critical
care building — but at its heart are the numerous
community supporters and individuals who have
donated significant funds, time and energy to make
the vision a reality.
As a result of the community’s generosity, the new
facility at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas will
open in spring 2014. Designed to accommodate
North County’s growing population, it will be the
first major campus expansion since 1992.
“We are incredibly thankful to our donors and
community advisory board members who have helped
us move closer to expanding health care for North
County families,” says Carl Etter, the hospital’s
chief executive. “Their commitment to the health
of our community is vital to ensuring that our
families, friends and neighbors continue to have
access to world-class health care close to home.”
Advanced Care for Our Community
Last August, hospital supporters saw their efforts in
action when the final beam was placed on the skeleton
of the critical care building.
Once completed, the new structure will include
a 27-bed emergency department; a 12-bed
emergency observation unit; six ambulance bays
for improved access for first responders; a helipad;
and 36 new medical/surgical beds on the second
floor, all in private rooms for greater patient comfort
and confidentiality.
Celebrating 50 Years of Caring
In 2014, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas will celebrate 50 years of caring for our
community with the latest advancements in health care and treatment. As part of the
extensive Scripps Health network of hospitals and outpatient facilities, Scripps Encinitas
is widely recognized for medical excellence and specialty care.
Watch for news about community celebrations throughout the year, culminating with a
historic celebration event in spring 2014. Sign up for our e-Update newsletter to receive
important information and updates at scripps.org/emails.
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When Jinx began to raise a family of her own, it was
important to her to get involved in the community.
She was an active community organizer and volunteer
supporting education and health care causes. From
canvassing neighborhoods and mobilizing voters to
hosting and planning fundraising events, Jinx saw
volunteering as part of her civic duty.
In 1991, Jinx focused her efforts on enhancing
community health care for North County residents.
She chaired the Scripps Encinitas Gala and helped raise
funds to expand the hospital’s emergency department.
“She led by example — teaching us that it is important
to have a purpose and believe that you can make a
difference,” says her daughter, Lizbeth.
Lizbeth Ecke, Jinx Ecke and Paul Ecke, III
Elisabeth “Jinx” Ecke Receives
Distinguished Achievement Award
In 2012 the Circle of Life 100 honored La Costa
Glen resident Elisabeth “Jinx” Ecke with their annual
Distinguished Achievement Award. As a volunteer and
generous supporter of Scripps Encinitas, Jinx and the
Ecke family have been committed to enriching the lives
of others through service and philanthropic leadership.
Born in Indiana, Jinx had a modest upbringing. Her
parents later moved the family from the Midwest to
California and, after driving across the country, they
arrived in San Diego with only $100.
Today, the Ecke family legacy of philanthropy and
support continues. Building upon their mother’s
efforts more than two decades ago, Jinx’s children,
Paul and Lizbeth, gave $100,000 through the
Ecke Family Foundation in 2010 to benefit the
emergency department expansion at Scripps Encinitas.
To date, the family has donated more than $500,000
to support the hospital. Paul also serves on the
hospital’s community advisory board, which was
instrumental in raising $1 million through the
354 Campaign.
“We have been blessed with good fortune and the
opportunity to invest in the health of our community,”
says Paul. “We are proud to support Scripps Encinitas
to ensure our family, friends and neighbors have access
to the most advanced medical care available.”
“They really struggled for a long time,” says Paul Ecke,
III, Jinx’s son. “I think my mother’s childhood experiences
influenced her passion and energy to give back.”
5th Annual Champagne Toast
More than 150 guests who support Scripps Memorial
Hospital Encinitas celebrated another successful year at
the 5th Annual Champagne Toast last December. Held at
the Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club, the event recognized
the achievements of the Campaign for Scripps Encinitas.
Richie Clyne, Sandra Wiener, Jane Brown and Leslie Loveday
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMMITMENT TO OUR COMMUNITY
Scripps Health Foundation is supported by extraordinary community leaders who are members of
our community advisory boards. Working closely with our hospital leadership and foundation staff,
these special individuals have generously donated their talents and time — as well as significant funds
— to help us achieve our goals of providing world-class health care to San Diegans and all those who
may need our services. Shoulder-to-shoulder, they stand beside us in our mission, and we are deeply
grateful for their commitment to Scripps Health and the health of our community.
Scripps Memorial
Hospital Encinitas
Executive Leadership
Carl J. Etter, Chief Executive,
Senior Vice President
Sharon Creal
Ana Jackson
Bella Kaufman
Michael Lobatz, MD
Steve Miller
Tina Pickett
Michael Uzitas
Cara Williams
Jan Zachry
Community Advisory Board
Kevin Crawford, Chair
Skip Barbour
Jeanae Bosco
Jeannie Botsford
June Cook
Cory Crommett
Suzanne Dimeff
Nina Eaton
Paul Ecke III
Ruby Edman, EdD
Carl Etter
Jim Farley
Robert Gelb, MD
Bill Gelfound
Laura Greene
Norman Halus
Jason Hansen
Nena Jo Haskins
Colleen Hensley
Perry Herst, Jr.
Darolyn Jorgensen-Kares
Laurie Joseph
Miranda Klassen
David Kulchin
Michael Lobatz, MD
Ron MacCormick, MD
Judi Mezzullo
Nancy Perry-Sheridan
Henry Ray
Bernard Reiter
Jan Riggins
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David Roberts
Eugene Schwartz
Marilyn Stark
Warren Stark
Michael Stoff
Michael Tedesco
Herbert Weiner
Jeff Wilson
Ken Wood
Circle of Life 100 Leadership
Carolyn McGurn, Chair
Marilyn Goldman
Judi Mezzullo
Sue Mitchell
Judi Gerber
Janelle Panther
Janice Riggins
Marilyn Stark
Scripps Clinic and
Scripps Green Hospital
Executive Leadership
Robin B. Brown, Jr. Chief Executive,
Senior Vice President
Scripps Green Hospital
Shiraz Fagan, Chief Executive,
Senior Vice President
Scripps Medical Foundation
Paul Pockros, MD
Robert Sarnoff, MD
Richard H. Walker, MD
Gary W. Williams, MD, PhD
Community Advisory Board
Hugh Greenway, MD, Co-Chairman
Robert Copeland, Esq., Co-Chairman
William & Suzan Black
Gordon Cooke
Kenneth Coveney, Esq.
Doug Dawson
Jack Edman
Karen Gabsch
Robert Klein, Esq.
Burl Mackenzie
Carolyn McGurn
William McKenzie
Joan C. Metzger
Gene Ray, PhD
Darlene Shiley
Claudia Skaggs Luttrell
Roy Smith, Esq.
Nicholas Wallner, PhD
Scripps Green Cancer Center
Advisory Board
William McKenzie, Chairman
Jean Snow-Anderson
Carolyn Clark
Robert Copeland, Esq.
Jack Edman
Mary Gluck
Robert Klein, Esq.
V. DeWitt Shuck
Lenita Van Der Werff
Heart, Lung and Vascular Center
Advisory Board
Gene Ray, PhD, Chairman
Jack & Eileen Anderson
Carol Clark
Robert Copeland, Esq.
Howard Goldfeder
Richard Helmstetter
Ellis Johnson
Stephen Levy
Burl Mackenzie
Ann Reed
John Sandford
Barry Shillito
Joe Tavaglione
Scripps Memorial
Hospital La Jolla
Executive Leadership
Gary G. Fybel, Chief Executive,
Senior Vice President
Linda Honaker
Cindy Steckel
Shawn Evans, MD
Community Advisory Board
Isaac Levy, Chair
Jim Bayne
Adolfo Rubio Gonzalez Beckmann
Bruce Breslau
Dennis Costello, MD
James C. Coleman
Ellen Sarver Dolgen
Shawn Evans, MD
Mark G. Krasner
Jorge Molina
Anthony M. Palmeri
Elliot A. Scott
John Spinosa, MD
Mary Wilde, MD
Faye Wilson
Bernie Zeichner
Scripps Cancer Care
Stevens Division
Planning and Development Council
Mark Perlmutter, Chair
Agnes Barrelet
Matt Battiata
Julie Bronstein
Jane Carroll
Skip Coomber
C. A. Dunn, Jr.
Dan Epstein
Gary Fybel, FACHE
Judith Goodwin
Abeer Hage
Mark S. Hellickson
Brad Livingston
Kurt Mathews, MD
Mollie McCain
Jean Mefferd, MD
Scott Z. Morse
Jere Oren
James K. Richardson, CLU
Laura Robbins
Margo Rogers
Bonnie Sherman
Kenneth Shimizu, MD
James Sinclair, MD
John Spinosa, MD
John Trombold, MD
Sabina Wallach, MD
Mary Wilde, MD
Ward J. Wilsey, Esq.
Scripps Mercy Hospital
Executive Leadership
Tom Gammiere Chief Executive,
Senior Vice President
Lori Burnell, RN
Fred Capozello
Davis Cracroft
Kent Diveley, MD
George Pérez
Juan Tovar, MD
Scripps Mercy Hospital
Foundation Board of Directors
Maureen King, Chairman
Bill Bacon
William G. Beamer
Robert Baker
Monsignor Mark Campbell
Anne Dick
Kent Diveley, MD
John B. Engle
Sister Mary Gallagher
Tom Gammiere
Gretchen Glazener
William Hall
Betty Hubbard
Author Hughes, PhD
Andrew Israel, MD
Jose Larroque
Barbara J. Menard
Tom Mulvaney
Michael Mulvihill
Frank Panarisi
Jaye Park
Anamaria Repetti
Paul M. Sanchez
Michael Sise, MD
William Stanton, MD
Susan Woltman Tietjen
Linda Townson
Sister JoCeal Young
Scripps Translational
Science Institute
Executive Leadership
Eric Topol, MD, Director
Chief Academic Officer, Scripps Health
Community Advisory Board
Andrew Viterbi, PhD, Chair
J. Andy Corley
Kim Blickenstaff, PhD
Herbert Boyer, PhD
Terrance H. “Terry” Gregg
Scott Huennekens
Paul E. Jacobs, PhD
Ann Clare Kessler, PhD
Darren J. Robbins
Paul Schimmel, PhD
Masood Tayebi, PhD
Abby Silverman Weiss
Scripps Whittier
Diabetes Institute
Executive Leadership
Community Advisory Board
David Woltman, Chair
Robert Bain
Terry Dutton
James Forbes, PhD
Karen Gammiere
Alberto Hayek, MD
Jeff Marston
James McCallum, MD
Cindy Mort
Aaron Mulvaney
Athena Philis-Tsimikas, MD
Julie Polatchek
Jerry Rindone
Sanford Sugar
Paul Tornambe, MD
Jake Waxenberg
Honorary Members
Margery Perry
Bryce Rhodes
Joan Waltman
David Winkler
Scripps Health Gift Planning
Advisory Board
Paul Temby, Chair
Kate Adams
David C. Anderson
David Archambault
Steve Avoyer
Candace Berkman
Jon P. Beyrer
Mark Bitterlin
David Cohen
Kenneth G. Coveney
Stacy L. DenHerder
BradfordDewan
Kevin P. Gordon
Michelle B. Graham
James G. Harrigan
Eloise Hock Feinstein
Damien W. Lanyon
Stella Larsen
Robert Ludwig
Frances R. Marshall
Erin L. McCreary
Brian McDermott
Jennifer McGibbons
Dorothy McLin
Miguel A. Nuñez
Allen J. Reibman
Darren Reinig
James Richardson
Tanya Lee Scott
James H.Swartout
James F. Thomas, Jr.
Frederick Vandeveer
Walt Waggener
Athena Philis-Tsimikas, MD
Corporate Vice President
George E. Dailey, MD
Daniel Einhorn, MD
Alberto Hayek, MD
Jeffrey Sandler, MD
Chris Walker, MPH
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MEDICINE
Eric Topol, MD, director of STSI and chief academic officer of Scripps Health (left) demonstrates
the latest advancement in digital medicine technology to PBS television host Tavis Smiley.
World-renowned, Dr. Topol was named the most influential physician leader in health care
by Modern Healthcare magazine in 2012.
Scripps is at the forefront of genomic medicine and wireless health
technology, and we are advancing medicine through clinical research
and graduate medical education. Our discoveries, such as the potential
ability to predict heart attacks before they happen, have an impact far
beyond the laboratory and directly benefit our patients.
Philanthropy plays a vital role in helping us transform medicine.
To date, we have raised more than $17 million to support the
exciting efforts under way at the Scripps Translational Science
Institute (STSI), which translates the latest genomics advancements
and digital innovations into new diagnostics and treatments.
We are grateful to all of our donors who have partnered with us
in this journey to explore and unravel the mysteries of medicine
to help improve the lives of others.
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The Lavin Family Foundation Funds Research Professorship
academic officer at Scripps Health. “With support for
ongoing research, we’ll eventually be able to tailor
medications to a person’s specific genomic make-up.
We couldn’t be more excited about the possibilities
this holds.”
Eric Topol, MD, Leonard Lavin and Ali Torkamani, PhD
During his distinguished 50-year career at Alberto
Culver, Leonard H. Lavin turned his company into
a multi-billion dollar enterprise, manufacturing
renowned personal care products and household
items. Today, he continues to support innovation
and individualized care that will benefit the masses.
Through the Lavin Family Foundation, he recently
made a very generous gift to support a medical
research professorship at Scripps Translational
Science Institute (STSI), a division of Scripps Health
that aims to revolutionize medicine through the
study of genetics and genomics.
“We are grateful for the generous philanthropic
contribution from the Lavin Family Foundation,”
says Eric Topol, MD, director of STSI and chief
The Leonard H. Lavin Professorship at the Scripps
Translational Science Institute will be held by
Ali Torkamani, PhD, a leader in the field of
quantitative genetics and genomics. Dr. Torkamani
and fellow researchers at STSI are working to
accelerate the genetic understanding of life-threatening
diseases — which could translate into new
drug discovery programs and more effective
treatment methods.
Dr. Torkamani also lectures in STSI’s clinical trial
design graduate course, and is helping to educate
and cultivate the next generation of clinical and
translational scientists.
“I am honored to receive the Leonard H. Lavin
Professorship,” he says. “Philanthropy is essential in
helping us continue our efforts to ensure that many
serious health conditions become a thing of the past.”
For more information about how you can help support
groundbreaking research at Scripps Translational
Science Institute, please call 858-626-6357.
Scripps Proton Therapy Center Opens This Fall
Scripps Health is continuing to expand its nationally recognized
cancer program to benefit individuals and families throughout the
region. Opening in fall 2013, the Scripps Proton Therapy Center,
located in the Mira Mesa area of San Diego, has the capacity to treat
2,400 patients per year. Proton therapy utilizes highly sophisticated
equipment to treat adult and pediatric cancers that have not spread,
including cancers of the prostate, brain, eye, lung, spine, breast,
head and neck. The 102,000-square-foot center will provide the
most comprehensive range of radiation therapy options available,
enhancing the services available through Scripps.
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Unlocking the Future of Medicine
The Shaffer Family Foundation Supports Groundbreaking Medical Research
The IDIOM study is part of a new frontier in
medicine, in which researchers collect information
on all 6 billion data points in the human genome —
an individual’s complete set of genetic material —
and look for mutations that could cause illness. It is
believed to be the first whole genome sequencing study
of adult idiopathic disease to date.
Jim and Tanya Shaffer
Progressive thinking has led to great success for
Jim and Tanya Shaffer. Honoring their philosophy, they
are proud to help fund innovative medical research that
may revolutionize health care in the future. Recently,
their foundation, the Shaffer Family Foundation, made a
gift to support the IDIOM study — short for “Idiopathic
Diseases of Man.”
The groundbreaking study uses whole genome
sequencing to help determine the causes of idiopathic
human diseases — those serious, rare and perplexing
health conditions that defy a diagnosis or are
unresponsive to standard treatments.
“Our mission is to fund medical research that
increases the probability of curing disease in our
lifetime and benefits a vast population,” say Tanya.
“We believe that supporting forward-thinking
physicians like Dr. Topol and his team will unlock the
medicine of the future.”
In addition to supporting genomic research at
Scripps Health, the Shaffer Family Foundation is
helping fund leading-edge programs at the Shiley
Center for Orthopaedic Research and Education
(SCORE) at Scripps Clinic, including development
of a bioprinter capable of printing 3D shapes of tissue
material for cartilage and bone replacement.
“We are excited to support institutions like Scripps
that are pushing the envelope of innovation and not
afraid to step outside the box,” says Tanya.
LVAD Program Receives Advanced Certification
Scripps Health’s Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Program, which brings hope to eligible patients with
advanced heart failure, has earned the Certificate of
Distinction for Advanced Certification in Ventricular
Assist Device from the Joint Commission. A sign of
quality, the certification reflects an organization’s
commitment to meeting certain performance standards.
An estimated 5 million individuals in the U.S. suffer
from congestive heart failure, a chronic condition that
occurs when the heart muscle is failing and unable to
pump blood throughout the body.
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Under the medical directorship of J. Thomas
Heywood, MD, the program offers patients the
LVAD, a mechanical device that is attached to the
heart through surgery and helps it pump blood.
The innovative therapy can stabilize a patient’s
condition and improve the quality of life. After
receiving an LVAD, most patients say they usually
feel more energetic and more capable of enjoying
their lives.
For more information about how you can support the
LVAD Program, please contact us at 858-626-5390.
$3.75 Million Qualcomm Grant Supports Wireless Medicine Research
“Support from the Qualcomm Foundation positions
us to catalyze the future of digital medicine — a new
form of health care that is remarkably precise, tailored
to individual patients and designed to engage them in
their own care,” says Eric Topol, MD, Scripps Health’s
chief academic officer and director of STSI.
The grant will advance clinical trials of biosensor
systems, microscopic sensors that are put in the blood
stream to detect the earliest indicators of heart
attacks, type 1 diabetes and certain types of cancer.
Scripps researchers will work to develop mobile apps
for the embedded biosensors that will wirelessly send
medical data to the patient’s smartphone, triggering a
message to seek treatment when needed.
The Qualcomm Foundation awarded a three-year
$3.75 million grant to the Scripps Translational
Science Institute (STSI), which was established by
Scripps Health in collaboration with like-minded
organizations to support research designed to
revolutionize medicine.
The grant also supports development of a handheld
genotyping device that can determine a patient’s DNA
compatibility with certain drugs, which could lead to
a radical change in the way prescriptions are filled
at pharmacies and help eliminate the costly use of
ineffective drugs.
Remembering Walter J. Zable (1915-2012)
As a progressive inventor and businessman,
Walter J. Zable changed the landscape of national
security and mass transit systems — from missiletracking technology to transportation smart cards
used in subways around the world. Through ingenuity
and hard work, he transformed a small business into
a $1 billion global enterprise, Cubic Corporation.
For more than 60 years, Walter led Cubic through
innovation and transformation. At age 97, he was the
oldest active executive at any publicly traded company.
A longtime friend of Scripps, Walter supported heart
and orthopedic care at Scripps Clinic and Scripps
Green Hospital. He also made gifts to our graduate
medical education and fellowship programs,
benefiting future generations of physicians and
medical scientists. Although he passed away in
June 2012, Walter’s legacy lives on in the lives of
those he inspired in so many ways. With fond
memories, we extend our deepest sympathies to
his family and friends.
As Walter developed revolutionary electronics with
global applications, he also supported the advancement
of medical technology right here in San Diego.
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Hervey Family Fund Helps Advance Scripps Robotics Program
The children of Jean and James Hervey are reminded
each day of the benevolence of their parents. As
advisors for the Hervey Family Fund at the San Diego
Foundation, they honor their legacy by granting
millions to enrich our community.
In 2011 the Hervey Family Fund made two gifts —
totaling $1.1 million — to support the Campaign for
Scripps Mercy Hospital. Specifically, the contributions
benefited the $2.5 million challenge grant by
Doug Barnhart to develop robotic surgical suites
at Scripps Mercy.
The innovative surgical suites will provide the
technology and space for surgeons throughout the
Scripps Health care system to perform minimally
invasive robotic surgeries. The new operating
rooms will also be equipped with advanced video
conferencing capabilities to teach surgeons and
medical specialists about the benefits of lifesaving,
robot-assisted surgical procedures.
“The decision to support Scripps Mercy Hospital was
easy. The hospital provides vital care to the core of
San Diego and it is in great need,” says Matthew
Hervey, one of the Hervey Family Fund advisors.
“By supporting the challenge grant, the value of our
gift is doubled. It is an investment in the future health
and well-being of San Diego, and I’m excited to watch
it grow.”
The Hervey Family Fund was established in 2000,
with an $85 million bequest from Jean Hervey. Jean
wanted to support the community that had supported
her family and late husband for so many years.
“By giving everything they had to charity, my parents
committed an incredible act of social responsibility,”
says Matthew. “It is a privilege to fulfill their wish to
inspire others to give back, get involved and support
Scripps Mercy.”
For more information about how you can support
Scripps Mercy Hospital, please call us at 619-686-3836
or visit us at scripps.org/giving.
Mercy 1000 Celebrates Spirit of Giving
Members of Mercy 1000 gathered together last December
to celebrate the generous donors who have helped us raise
awareness and funds to support Scripps Mercy Hospital.
Mercy 1000, which began in 1981, is part of Scripps President’s
Council, our prestigious giving club that provides benefits
to donors who annually contribute $1,000 or more in
unrestricted gifts to support the greatest needs at Scripps Health.
(You can read more about this giving opportunity on pg. 29.)
Dan and Mary Mulvihill,
founding members of
Mercy 1000
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The Shiley Musculoskeletal Center is slated to open in 2014.
Darlene Shiley Commits $5 Million to Support Scripps Clinic
Building on a legacy of giving that started more than
30 years ago, Darlene Shiley has committed $5 million
to Scripps to support advanced orthopedic care. The
Donald P. and Darlene V. Shiley Musculoskeletal
Center will consolidate Scripps orthopedic subspecialties
to offer comprehensive treatment and research at one
convenient location on the first floor of the Anderson
Outpatient Pavilion.
“Darlene and her late husband, Donald, have been part
of the Scripps family for more than three decades —
supporting programs and services across a wide
continuum of care from bench to bedside — and
we are very fortunate to be the beneficiary of
their continued generosity and support,” said
Chris Van Gorder, president and CEO of Scripps
Health. “This gift underscores their commitment to
the health of our community, and will help increase
access to world-class orthopedic treatment and care.”
The new Shiley Musculoskeletal Center will centralize
a wide array of services, such as orthopedic surgery
(including internationally regarded programs in joint
replacement and reconstructive surgery for the hand,
elbow, foot, ankle, shoulder and hip); neurosurgery;
sports medicine; podiatry; rheumatology; and
state-of-the-art diagnostics and rehabilitation.
The facility will also be home to groundbreaking
orthopedic research and provide training to the
next generation of physicians. Two post-graduate
fellowships will be added, and additional orthopedic
specialists will be recruited.
For more information about how you can support
the Donald P. and Darlene V. Shiley Musculoskeletal
Center at Scripps Clinic, please contact us at
858-554-3046 or visit us at scripps.org/giving.
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CARING FOR OUR
COMMUNITY
Caring for our community is the foundation of all that we do at Scripps.
We honor this commitment every day by providing leading-edge health
care to families and individuals from Chula Vista to Oceanside.
Donors play a vital role in our efforts, and we are extremely grateful
for the generosity that is helping us continue our mission.
Last year the Scripps Mercy Hospital capital campaign, Caring for
the Future, culminated in raising more than $35 million to modernize
and expand this important community resource. And, thanks to
philanthropy, Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute continues to advance
diabetes prevention and care. In addition to donor gifts, the guidance
of our community advisory boards has helped us accomplish significant
achievements that continue a legacy of medical excellence to ensure
San Diegans will have access to the latest treatments and compassionate
care — both today and tomorrow.
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Philanthropy Helps Project Dulce Pay Off
Project Dulce participants experienced drops in blood
sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure levels.
According to Athena Philis-Tsimikas, MD, corporate
vice president, Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute, and
lead author of the paper, the secret to the program’s
success is the promotoras, specially trained advocates
from within the Latino community who teach classes
in Spanish to patients diagnosed with or at risk of
developing type 2 diabetes.
Project Dulce, a comprehensive community outreach
effort initiated by Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute to
fight diabetes in San Diego County’s Latino population,
celebrated 15 years of service in 2012. Largely funded
by philanthropy, research shows that it’s paying off.
Founded by a broad collaboration of San Diego health
care and community-based organizations, the project
combats diabetes by recruiting peer educators from
the community to work directly with patients —
educating them about changing eating habits,
adopting exercise routines and other ways to help
manage this chronic disease.
A paper featured in Clinical Diabetes, the journal of
the American Diabetes Association, analyzed program
outcomes over the last 15 years and revealed that
“As members of the community, promotoras are
able to relate to the Latino population,” says
Dr. Philis-Tsimikas. “This helps overcome cultural
barriers and encourages participants to adopt a healthier
lifestyle that can prevent or reverse the disease.”
The study also showed that patients who worked with
a promotora had markedly better results than
those who received traditional diabetes management.
The program has been so successful that Scripps has
provided special training across the nation to help
other health care systems adopt Project Dulce’s
innovative strategies.
For more information about how you can support
Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute, please call
858-626-5390.
2nd Annual M.O.S.T. Mariachi Festival Celebrates 25 Years and 10,000 Patients
and folkloric dancing, as well as live and silent
auctions, the 2nd Annual M.O.S.T Mariachi
Festival raised $100,000 to support outreach
surgical programs primarily for pediatric patients
in underserved communities in Mexico.
“We are grateful to our generous donors and volunteers,”
says George Ochoa, president of M.O.S.T. “Together, we
have changed the lives of more than 10,000 patients who
otherwise would not have access to the care they need.”
Last September, more than 200 supporters joined
us to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Mercy
Outreach Surgical Team (M.O.S.T.) and commemorate
the group’s 10,000th surgery. Featuring lively music
M.O.S.T. is funded entirely through philanthropy. For
more information about how you can support M.O.S.T.,
please call 619-686-3633 or visit scripps.org/most.
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Linda Loehr: Making a Difference in Diabetes Care
“The onset was very sudden. Lori was 13 and went
into a coma during the middle of the night,” Linda
recalls. “We were frightened by her diagnosis but we
were relieved when we learned that Lori’s diabetes
could be managed with constant monitoring.”
Since then, Lori has maintained a healthy diet, exercised
regularly and participated in experimental trials to
better manage her diabetes. She has also benefited
from revolutionary advances in monitoring technology.
Linda Loehr
Each year Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute treats
nearly 10,000 patients with diabetes, thanks in large
part to passionate donors like Linda Loehr.
“My daughter has greatly benefited from the
significant advances made in diabetes care during the
past three decades,” says Linda, who has supported
Scripps Whittier since 1995. “I am happy to give to
programs and research that further enhance care for
people living with diabetes.”
Linda’s daughter, Lori, was diagnosed with type 1
diabetes in 1970.
“When Lori first began using an insulin pump, it
was a turning point in her life,” says Linda. “Now,
28 years later, she uses an iPhone to monitor her
blood glucose levels.”
With ongoing developments in diabetes care, Linda
and Lori continue to educate themselves about
managing the disease. Together, they often attend
community seminars hosted by Scripps Whittier.
“Each time we attend, we learn something new,”
says Linda.
Through her generosity, Linda continues to support
research that holds great promise for finding new
and improved treatments for the disease.
Celebrating the Opening of the Conrad Prebys Emergency & Trauma Center
the hospital opened the doors of the Conrad Prebys
Emergency and Trauma Center to serve our community.
One of the busiest emergency departments in the
County of San Diego, the state-of-the-art facility is
accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Michael Sise, MD, and Conrad Prebys
The historic $10 million gift from Conrad Prebys to
Scripps Mercy Hospital in 2006 led the way for
construction of a new emergency department. In
2012, thanks to the support of additional donors,
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The 27,000-square-foot space features 49 beds;
4 trauma bays; a dedicated CT scanner adjacent
to the trauma bays that eliminates the need to
transport patients for testing; a telemetry room
that allows continuous monitoring of all patients;
and an in-house lab to expedite test results so patients
can be diagnosed and treated as quickly as possible.
Cory Crommett: Feeling Good and Giving Back
A few months later, Cory found himself whisked
to the emergency room at Scripps Encinitas for a
suspected heart attack. After an angiogram found
that a small artery was completely blocked, the
54-year-old retired industrial contractor received
a stent immediately. The entire process took about
90 minutes.
“It was amazing, I woke up hungry” he laughs.
With the support of his wife, Karen, Cory lost
70 pounds in four months after his heart attack,
and continues to maintain good health.
Cory is a member of the Scripps Encinitas Memorial
Hospital Community Advisory Board and also hosts
events with Karen to support the Campaign for
Scripps Encinitas. His firsthand experiences with
Scripps have fueled his commitment.
Cory Crommett
Cory Crommett is passionate about getting his
community involved in Scripps Memorial Hospital
Encinitas. The Olivenhain resident credits the hospital
for both saving his life and for helping him say
goodbye to his father, who passed away from
lymphoma in February 2012.
“I am truly grateful to Scripps Encinitas for getting
me to the other side of the rainbow,” says Cory.
“I will continue to contribute however I can to this
wonderful place. It is part of the Crommett DNA to
give back, and I can think of no better organization
to support than Scripps Encinitas.”
“I am so thankful that my dad’s physicians,
Ron MacCormick, MD, and Scott Eisman, MD,
were truthful with me about his condition,”
says Cory.
“Because of their compassion
and honesty, I was able
to hold my dad in my arms
as he drew his last breath.”
Rendering of the critical care building currently under way at
Scripps Encinitas.
For more information about how you can support
the vital expansion of emergency services at
Scripps Encinitas, call us at 760-633-7722 or
visit scripps.org/giving.
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Jere Oren Finds a Win-Win Situation with Charitable Annuities
from the sale of the home will help support the most
urgent needs at Scripps La Jolla.
“Setting up a life estate gift annuity was perfect for
someone in my situation,” says Jere. “The annuity
has allowed me to donate to a great organization like
Scripps and increase my income at the same time. It’s
a win-win situation.”
Joyce and Jere Oren
Jere Oren has been a volunteer at Scripps Memorial
Hospital La Jolla since 1979, sharing his warmth
by greeting patients and visitors at the front desk.
In 2005, Jere decided to become more involved
after he and his wife, Joyce, attended a special
presentation about life estate gift annuities hosted
by Scripps Health Foundation.
As a philanthropist and someone who owns several
properties, Jere immediately realized that setting up
an annuity for his home was a great opportunity.
The annuity would allow him to continue to live in
the home and also receive a secure income from
Scripps Health for the rest of his life based on the
value of the home. After his lifetime, the proceeds
Inspired by being able to support lifesaving care in
this way, Jere has also made additional donations
of cash and other property in exchange for gift
annuities to benefit several important areas within
the Scripps network, including the Prebys
Cardiovascular Institute; Scripps Cancer Care,
Stevens Division; and the expansion of critical care
services at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas.
“I am happy to know my contributions will help
Scripps continue to provide excellent health care
for years to come” he says.
For more information about planned giving
opportunities, please contact the Office of Gift
Planning at 858-678-7120 or visit us at
scrippsheritage.org.
Ways to Give
All gifts, no matter the size, help us continue to provide world-class health care. Join us as we usher in a
new era of medicine that will serve our community for generations to come.
There are many ways to give, including:
• annual cash donations
• tribute and memorial gifts to honor someone special
• appreciated stocks and bonds
• gifts of real estate
• estate gifts, including charitable gift annuities
and charitable remainder trusts
• contributions made through payroll deduction
For more information about giving opportunities, please call us at 800-326-3776 or visit us at scripps.org/giving.
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Frontiers in Medicine Showcases Scripps Cancer Care
Radiation Therapy Center, which opened last August,
and the Scripps Proton Therapy Center, which will open
this year. The Scripps Radiation Therapy Center serves
Scripps patients from across the region. The Scripps
Proton Therapy Center will be the first facility in
San Diego to offer this state-of-the-art therapy, which
uses a controlled beam of protons to target and destroy
tumors with unprecedented accuracy.
Kenneth Shimizu, MD, medical director of the San Diego
Gamma Knife Center at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
One of the most exciting benefits of being a Scripps
President’s Council member is the opportunity to
attend exclusive Frontiers in Medicine presentations.
Since 1994, the Frontiers in Medicine series has
featured key Scripps physicians and leaders who
share the latest discoveries in disease diagnostics,
prevention and treatment with our community.
Last November at our “Transforming Cancer Care”
event, Scripps President’s Council members had the
chance to learn about the breadth of our state-of-theart treatments and facilities, including the new Scripps
The expert panel included Ray Lin, MD, medical
director of the Scripps Radiation Therapy Center;
Carl Rossi, MD, medical director of the Scripps
Proton Therapy Center; Carol Salem, MD, medical
director of the Scripps Health Minimally Invasive
Robotic Surgery Program; Kenneth Shimizu, MD,
medical director of the San Diego Gamma Knife
Center at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla; and
William Stanton, MD, medical director of cancer
care at Scripps Mercy Hospital, San Diego.
For more information about Frontiers in Medicine,
please call 858-678-7063 or email
presidentscouncil@scrippshealth.org.
Scripps President’s Council: The Benefits of Giving
Scripps President’s Council members are generous,
community-minded friends who support Scripps through
annual gifts of $1,000 or more in unrestricted funds.
• A free subscription to Scripps Health Foundation’s
Update magazine
• Tax savings.*
Unrestricted gifts support our greatest needs in
medical, research and operational priorities, allowing
these important donations to serve a multitude of health
care needs for our community and provide support for
many vital programs and services.
Whether it is specialized care and equipment needed
to save a life, or the medical research and excellence
that helps prevent and cure diseases and injuries,
unrestricted gifts help support the health of our
community — today and tomorrow.
In recognition of your Scripps President’s Council
membership, you receive:
• Complimentary parking at all Scripps hospitals
• A n invitation to our annual Scripps President’s
Council recognition event
• Invitations to informative presentations by distinguished
Scripps physicians and other renowned health care
leaders, including our exciting “Frontiers in
Medicine” series
For more information about joining Scripps
President’s Council, please call 858-678-7063
or visit scripps.org/giving.
*Please check with your personal financial advisors
to determine the extent of any tax benefits you may
receive as a result of your gift.
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Legacy Celebration
Shines Historical
Light on Scripps
CELEBR ATING
SCRIPPS
The Scripps Legacy
Celebration, held last
summer, was the first event
of its kind, honoring the
heritage, spirit and people
of Scripps Health.
Featuring a multimedia
display in-the-round, a
spectacular overhead
musical performance and
enchanting ambience, the
celebration showcased the
Scripps story that began
more than a century
ago and unveiled the
highly anticipated book,
More than 800 guests joined Scripps president and
“Good Company: The
CEO Chris Van Gorder at the Scripps Legacy Celebration.
Story of Scripps Health
and its People,” by
Sarita Eastman, MD. More than 800 attendees — including Scripps leadership,
physicians, staff and donors, as well as community and business leaders — enjoyed
the festivities. The historical occasion was made possible in part by title sponsors
United Healthcare and McCarthy.
Gary Fybel, chief executive of
Scripps La Jolla; 2012 Spinoff
event chair Abeer Hage
and George Hage; and
James Sinclair, MD, medical
director, Scripps Cancer Care,
Stevens Division
21st Annual Spinoff: Auction for Life
Raises More than $1 Million for Cancer Care
“Champagne and Chocolate” was the theme of the 21st Annual Spinoff: Auction
for Life, which raised more than $1 million to benefit Scripps Cancer Care,
Stevens Division, at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Nearly 500 guests sipped
champagne and enjoyed chocolate from around the world while bidding on unique
auction items to support Scripps. The event honored the Ellen Browning Scripps
Foundation, which has consistently supported Scripps Health since 1947.
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Marilyn and Jaye Park (center) enjoyed the festivities with
representatives from sponsor Emerald Textiles: Allen Worral,
Dan Leavy, Stella Rancour and Jim White.
Day at the Races Posts $100K
for Diabetes Care
Last August, 150 guests enjoyed a lively day at the
Del Mar Race Track to raise funds for Scripps Whittier
Diabetes Institute. The sold-out event featured a gourmet
lunch and live and silent auctions to benefit Project Dulce,
Scripps Whittier’s nationally recognized community
outreach program.
Sisters of Mercy Mary LaSalette Trevillyan (left) and Cecile Ley with
Tom Gammiere, chief executive of Scripps Mercy Hospital (left), and
William Stanton, MD, medical director of the Scripps Cancer Center
at Scripps Mercy Hospital.
42nd Annual Mercy Ball
Raises $200,000
“Merci, Mercy” was the theme of Mercy Ball 2012,
where more than 450 guests turned out for an evening of
fine dining and dancing to support breast care services at
Scripps Mercy Hospital. Held at The Grand Del Mar
last November, the event raised nearly $200,000. The
highlight of the evening was a heartfelt presentation,
where each Sister of Mercy received a special plaque
honoring them for their service and commitment to
our community.
Betty Knight Scripps
83rd Annual Candlelight Ball Rings
in the Season Raising $2 Million
More than 400 guests shared their warmth and
generosity during the 83rd Annual Candlelight Ball,
held last December, at The Grand Del Mar, which
raised more than $2 million to benefit Scripps
Memorial Hospital, La Jolla. During the festive
evening, Scripps leadership recognized longtime
event chair Betty Knight Scripps, and revealed that
the iconic plaza in front of the hospital will be named
in her honor as The Betty Knight Scripps Plaza.
First Place Team Net Better Ball Winners: (left to right) Hugh Greenway, MD,
Lance Penza, Hollis Gentry, Rich Evans and Gary Williams, MD.
44th Annual Scripps Clinic Golf
Tournament Tees Up Nearly $300,000
The 44th Annual Scripps Clinic Golf Tournament
and Invitational Dinner, held last September, raised
nearly $300,000 to support the Shiley Musculoskeletal
Center. The center will provide comprehensive,
leading-edge orthopedic services, help advance
research and train the next generation of physicians.
For more information about our special events,
please contact Benita Hartman at 858-678-6814 or
hartman.benita@scrippshealth.org.
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