June 2013 - WellStar Health System

June 2013
In This Issue
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Grand Gala Review
Lung Cancer Screenings
Women and Men
in Philanthropy
Physician Partners
Charitable Estate Planning
Paulding Midpoint
Our Donors
Golf and Clay Shoot
The WellStar Foundation
2000 South Park Place, Suite 202
Atlanta, Georgia 30339
770-956-GIVE
www.wellstar.org/giving
Celebrating Our Grand Gala
Grand Gala Sponsors
ANNUAL GALA RAISES MORE THAN
$350,000 FOR FIGHT AGAINST CANCER
During a special evening featuring cancer survivors, fighters and
supporters, more than 600 people attended the WellStar Foundation
16th Annual Gala on Saturday, April 20 at the Cobb Galleria. In the
past four years, the WellStar Foundation Gala has raised almost $1.5
million to fight two diseases that impact Georgians more than any
other—cardiac disease and cancer. The 2013 Gridiron Gala, featuring
several Atlanta Falcons’ players and cheerleaders, raised more than
$350,000 for WellStar’s A Campaign Today for More Tomorrows,
which will further transform cancer care in our community.
“The evening’s fun and excitement was surpassed only by the generosity of those in attendance,” said Tracey Atwater, president of the
WellStar Foundation. “Funds raised that evening will make a huge
difference in the lives of many patients of WellStar.”
Presidents Club
Red Zone
Halftime
Beverage
Scoreboard
The following awards were presented:
Gala Chair Award: Kim Gresh, long time Chair of the Gala.
Distinguished Service Award: Carole Kell, establishment of the
Corky Kell Early Lung Cancer Detection Fund announced at the Gala.
Honored Physician: William “Bill” Mayfield, M.D., nationally recognized for his work with the International Early Lung Cancer Action
Program (I-ELCAP).
Sideline Pass
Quarterback Club Sponsors
Honored Patient: Kathy DeJoseph. Kathy went through screening,
detection, treatment, and surgery in the WellStar STAT Clinic with
Dr. Mayfield. She now volunteers at two of the STAT Clinics.
Local sports radio and television personality Chuck
Oliver from “680 The Fan” served as the evening’s
master of ceremonies, and the evening included
Atlanta Falcons, Corey Peters (Defensive Tackle),
Matt Bosher (Punter) and cheerleaders with live and silent auctions,
a drum line performance and music for dancing.
The WellStar Foundation Grand Gala raises awareness to help WellStar
Health System achieve its vision of delivering world-class healthcare.
For more information on WellStar’s A Campaign Today for More
Tomorrows, visit www.wellstar.org/moretomorrows
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Tailgaters
ApolloMD
Brasfield & Gorrie General Contractors
CDH Partners, Inc.
Cumberland Diamond Exchange
NAPA
MetroAtlanta Ambulance
Presidio
Richardson Technology Services
Sunbelt Printing & Graphics
UBS
Fieldgoal
Downey & Cleveland, LLP
Chamberlin Edmonds an Emdeon Company
Greystone
Impact Advisors, LLC
WellStar Foundation Team
WellStar Foundation Board of Trustees 2012-2013
Tracey Atwater, CFRE
President
tracey.atwater@wellstar.org
Kimberly Gresh
Board Chair
S.A. White Oil Company
David Broussard
Grants and Research Officer
david.broussard@wellstar.org
Jane Bunn
Development Officer
jane.bunn@wellstar.org
Linda Custer
Foundation Gift Coordinator
linda.custer@wellstar.org
Pam Etheridge
Project Coordinator and Exec. Assistant
pamela.etheridge@wellstar.org
Kati Hyland
Development Coordinator
kati.hyland@wellstar.org
Dawn McEachern
Director of Community Engagement
dawn.mceachern@wellstar.org
M. Sharon Smith, Ed. D.
Director of Hospice Development
msharon.smith@wellstar.org
Amy Thomas
Development Coordinator
amy.thomas@wellstar.org
Felicia Wagner
Director of Foundation Operations
felicia.wagner@wellstar.org
David S. Fisher
SignatureFD, LCC
Linda Hagood
Community Member
Tony Britton
Vice Chair
BB&T
Samer Hamde
2nd Image Foundation
Tracey Atwater
Reynold Jennings
WellStar Health System
WellStar Foundation
Jane Austin
Abney Austin Investments
Tate McKee
Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC
Mary Battle
Community Member
Mark McLaughlin, M.D.
North Georgia Radiation Therapy
Bernard L. Brown
Community Member
Kelly Miller
The Oak Tree Group
Otis A. Brumby III
Marietta Daily Journal &
Neighbor Newspapers
Pete Moraitakis
United Distributors
Donny A. Page, M.D.
Cardiovascular Medicine, P.C.
Jim Budzinski
WellStar Health System
Dan Buyers
McWhirter Realty Partners
Chris Coan
Gas South
David Connell
Cobb Chamber of Commerce
Stevan Crew
Crew & Associates
Lisa Crossman
Cobb and Douglas Public Health
Wayne Dodd
DATO Technologies
Nicole Faulk
Georgia Power/Southern Company
Gene Weeks
Director of Major Gifts & Campaigns
gene.weeks@wellstar.org
770 -956-GIVE
J. Jayson Phillips
Talley, Richardson & Cable, P.A.
Christopher Poston
Traton Homes
Tricia Pridemore
Entrepreneur
Patti Puckett
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
Devan Seabaugh
Metro Atlanta Ambulance Service
W. Allen Separk
Attorney
Carol Stelling
Community Member
Joe Thomas
SunTrust Bank, Atlanta
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Nearly 80% of all new lung cancer cases are in non-smokers
or former smokers.1 Early detection is key. Early stage lung
cancer is more treatable and curable.
Why is the Survival Rate for
Lung Cancer Still So Low?
99.4%
100%
1974–1976
89.1%
2001–2007
80%
75%
60%
64.3%
67%
100%
Regional
80%
Distant
60%
56%
39%
40%
15.3%
20%
13%
BREAST PROSTATE COLON
Localized
82%
60%
50%
40%
Because so Few Cases are
Diagnosed at Early Stage When
Cancer is Most Curable
LUNG
Relative 5-year survival rates: The percentage
of cancer patients who will live for 5 years after
diagnosis in comparison to the rest of the population.
20%
37%
33%
5%
20%
11% 4%
BREAST
PROSTATE
COLON
15% 22%
LUNG
Localized: Cancer confined to the primary site
Regional: Cancer has spread to regional lymph nodes
Distant: Cancer has metastasized to other sites
Research shows that screening using a low-dose CT scan can help detect early lung cancer before clinical signs or symptoms become evident.
Early stage cancers can be more easily treated and more frequently cured than later stage cancers.
1.
Kathy DeJoseph is a very happy and
proud mother and grandmother. Five
years ago, Kathy learned of a national
study on the early detection of lung
cancer that involved the use of a lowdose CT scan. She enrolled in that
study at WellStar Kennestone Hospital with Dr. William
Mayfield. The first few years showed no signs of lung
cancer. The fourth year an abnormality was detected
and Kathy was diagnosed with early stage lung cancer.
The WellStar STAT Clinic Team immediately went to work.
“I decided if I survived it, I would volunteer. It’s been an
amazing journey. I’m a one-year survivor now!” says
Kathy. Since her recovery, Kathy volunteers at two
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Lung Cancer Alliance—2011 Facts About Lung Cancer.
WellStar STAT Clinics. For those who are undergoing
screening, diagnosis, or treatment, Kathy provides a
warm, welcoming, and understanding presence.
A Campaign Today for More Tomorrows
Transforming cancer care to make a significant, positive
impact in our community by:
• Expanding and updating cancer facility
• Enhancing program innovation and technology
• Providing patient and family support services
• Assisting patients who cannot afford screenings
Your donations can help patients with cancer. To learn
more, visit www.wellstar.org/moretomorrows
or contact Gene Weeks at
gene.weeks@wellstar.org
or 470-956-6676.
A Life Saved on Veterans Day
The Veterans Day Lung Cancer Screening Event was held on November 11, 2012. Free screenings for
veterans at risk were made possible by donors to the WellStar Foundation, and we are forever grateful.
Vickie Beckler, the WellStar lung cancer screening program coordinator, was out in the
community promoting the event for those veterans at risk. She was also looking for a
new home and called her realtor to view a house in Dallas, Georgia. The realtor was not
available, but the owner, Emil Infusino, was there to show the property. Vickie noticed
Emil Infusino
a U.S. Army ball cap that Mr. Infusino was wearing and learned that he had served in the
and family
U.S. Army and Navy. Vickie asked if he could share the free lung cancer screening flyers
with his veteran friends. Although he agreed to let his fellow veterans know, Mr. Infusino had no intention of being
screened since he did not consider himself at risk. Vickie’s passion helped raise his awareness and at the last minute,
he changed his mind and decided to go. The screening event involved a very simple procedure using a low-dose CT
scan that can detect early stages of lung cancer before clinical signs or symptoms are present.
Out of the 40 veterans who attended the screening that day, Mr. Infusino was the one whose results came back
with an abnormality. That same day he received a call asking him to come in for additional testing. He quit smoking
for good immediately and became very worried. Mr. Infusino was placed on the schedule in the WellStar STAT Clinic
just two days later (on November 13). A full team including an oncologist, pulmonologist, thoracic surgeon, and a
nurse navigator quickly worked together to design a thorough treatment plan for Mr. Infusino. Once a biopsy was
performed, the cancer was determined to be at Stage 1 and it was decided that surgery was needed to remove the
upper left lobe of his lung and lymph gland. The surgery was performed on December 3 and soon after, Mr. Infusino was declared cancer-free.
This type of cancer would have been terminal had it not been caught early. Mr. Infusino and Vickie have become close
since the surgery, and he calls her his “guardian angel.” He and his wife of 25 years, Kathleen, have three children.
His daughter, Christina, is getting married this May. Because he is a survivor, Emil Infusino will be there to walk her
down the aisle.
Early detection is key because early stage lung cancer is more treatable and curable. The Patient Assistance component
of A Campaign Today for More Tomorrows helps those patients who are at risk, but cannot afford screening.
Thoughtful Walker Student Makes a Difference
This winter, Walker School student Anja Shroff asked her friends to make
donations to the WellStar Foundation in lieu of birthday gifts. Anja’s parents
(Dr. Paulomi Shroff and Dr. Sahir Shroff) help WellStar fight cancer each day.
It is clear that making a difference runs in the family!
Raj, Anja, and Dr. Paulomi Shroff with WellStar Foundation Staff: David Broussard, Amy Thomas, Kati Hyland, and Sharon Smith
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WellStar Foundation’s Men in Philanthropy:
Business Leaders Coming Together For a Better Community
Purpose Our purpose is to create a continual program of core giving for philanthropic-minded men in support
of healthcare issues and initiatives in our community.
Mission Our mission is to inform men of the opportunity to fulfill their philanthropic potential by sharing
the WellStar experience in the community, thus encouraging others to help create world-class healthcare.
Events The purpose of the gatherings is to impart information about a variety of health-related topics, networking with other businessmen in the community and general fellowship. This group gathers on a quarterly
basis for fun outings in local restaurants, businesses, homes, or clubs. There is an annual business roundtable
that is held with WellStar Senior Leadership to discuss relevant topics for business and community leaders.
WellStar Health System President and CEO, Reynold Jennings, and Financial Advisor and Healthcare Expert,
Senior Vice President of The Bottoms Group, David Bottoms, discussed healthcare in our community at the
business roundtable that took place on March 6.
For more information visit, www.wellstar.org/mip or
contact Kati Hyland at kati.hyland@wellstar.org
or 470-956-6673.
Lance LoRusso wrapped up the business roundtable in a
hunting vest to promote the upcoming clay shoot on
October 18, which will knock the breath out of lung cancer!
Women’s Heart Health Evening Social at Atlanta Country Club
On February 12, a panel of leading
cardiologists, Dr. Nydia Bladuell, Dr.
Amy Elsass, and Dr. Ada Mercado
provided an overview of cardiac disease
in women and answers to many
pertinent questions. We appreciate
their life-saving insight and advice!
Sharon Smith,
Kim Gresh, Tara Bailey,
and Dana Love
“Mirror Mirror…” Evening Social at Marietta Dermatology
Over 25 gathered on May 9 as Women in Philanthropy hosted an evening social at the
main Marietta Dermatology Office in Marietta. Leading experts of Marietta Facial Plastic
Surgery & Aesthetics Center shared their knowledge. Hors d’oeuvres, camaraderie, and
a good time were had by all.
Through the course of the past five years, this generous group has raised over $250,000
that has been used to touch the lives of countless individuals in our community every day.
To learn how you can join in the effort and fun, go to www.wellstar.org/wip or
contact Kati Hyland at kati.hyland@wellstar.org or 470-956-6673.
Mitzi Moore,
Sally Rhoden, Liz Cole,
and Johnnie Gabriel
Physician Partners
Daniel Holtz, M.D.
and Maggie Holtz
Robert Lubitz, M.D.,
Asha Patel, and
Hitendra Patel, M.D.
Barry Mangel, M.D. and
Ganesh Pandya, M.D.
Donny Page, M.D.
chair
David Parks, M.D.
vice-chair
Greg Amaya, M.D.
Sharon Amaya, M.D.
Ragheed Alturkmani, M.D.
Michael B. Andrews, M.D.
Antonio Baute, M.D.
Avril Beckford, M.D.
Nydia Bladuell, M.D.
Gerald W. Bortolazzo, M.D.
Wesley R. Bray, M.D.
Perry G. Busbee, M.D.
Don Campbell, M.D.
Brett Cannon, M.D.
Jonathan Chen, D.O.
Arun Chervu, M.D.
Indira Chervu, M.D.
Richard W. Cohen, M.D.
William A. Cooper, M.D.
W. Lamar Cousins, M.D.
Charles H. Crabbe, M.D.
Robert N. Cross, M.D.
Despina Dalton, M.D.
Marcia Delk, M.D.
William Dowdell, M.D.
Thomas E. Emerson, M.D.
Goodman B. Espy, M.D.
Marla J. Franks, M.D.
Sonal Patel, M.D., Jennifer Robinson,
Boykin Robinson, M.D., and Dhaval Patel, M.D.
Asher Galloway, M.D.
Waldon Garriss, M.D.
Thomas E. Gearhard, M.D.
Carl Goolsby, M.D.
Bruce J. Gould, M.D.
Tony Griffith, M.D.
David H. Hafner, M.D.
M. Felton Hagood, M.D.
Robert C. Hermann
Edward D. Himot, M.D.
Yousef M. Hindi, M.D.
Allen M. Hoffman, M.D.
Noel Holtz, M.D.
Robert D. Jansen, M.D.
Gunjan K. Jindia, M.D.
Mohammad Kamran, M.D.
Sarita Kansal, M.D.
Mary Elizabeth Kidd, M.D.
George A. Kramer, M.D.
Alison Krause, M.D.
Kenneth Kunze, M.D.
Gunter Kurrle, M.D.
Hans H. Lee, M.D.
Harry M. Lightfoot, M.D.
Frank McCoy, M.D.
Mark P. McLaughlin, M.D.
Thomas McNamara, D.O.
Ellis L. Malone, M.D.
Barry D. Mangel, M.D.
Salvatore Mannino, M.D.
Brenda Marino-Fuller, M.D.
William Mayfield, M.D.
Prashant Mishra, M.D.
Jonathan B. Morris, M.D.
Michael S. Mull, M.D.
Alan R. Muster, M.D.
Vimala Nair, M.D.
A. J. Orquia, M.D.
Steven W. Oweida, M.D.
Ganesh Pandya, M.D.
Chirag Patel, M.D.
Dhaval Patel, M.D.
Hitendra Patel, M.D.
Arthur B. Reitman, M.D.
Medel A. Reyes, M. D.
Boykin Robinson, M.D.
David Schlosnagle, M.D.
Al Soltan, M.D.
Jeffrey L. Tharp, M.D.
William Thoms, Jr., M.D.
Murphy F. Townsend, M.D.
Joel R. Wachs, M.D.
Robin T. Wilson, M.D.
Scott R. Wottrich, M.D.
David A. Zimmerman, M.D.
Associate Members
William Burak, M. D.
Daniel Holtz, M.D.
Mrunalee Mehta, M.D.
James Smeltzer, M.D.
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The WellStar Foundation has engaged
the services of Thompson & Associates
to assist in our Planned Giving program.
In their services, a representative of
Thompson & Associates guides individual donors and their families through
a detailed, confidential charitable
estate planning process at no charge
to the donor. The goal is to create a
thoughtful estate plan (or review an
existing estate plan) that transfers
Charitable Estate Planning
The WellStar Foundation offers an active charitable estate planning
program which provides donors with information and assistance in
achieving their charitable giving goals in the most efficient manner.
Charitable estate planning is the matching of the donor’s goals and
desires with WellStar Foundation opportunities and priorities by using
various planning techniques. A charitable estate plan may include
outright gifts, testamentary (through the donor’s will), or life income
arrangements which provide a lifetime income for the donor or
designated beneficiary.
assets to loved ones in a way that is
tailored to fit their individual personalities and needs and identifies
philanthropic capital that may be
used to support the nonprofit
community. Thompson does not sell
anything, so their team of estate
attorneys, CPAs, financial planners
and other professionals are able to
What sets WellStar Foundation’s charitable estate planning program
apart is the fact that beginning the confidential charitable estate planning process does not bind anyone to include WellStar Foundation
in their estate plan. In fact, the sole purpose of the charitable estate
plan is to create the best plan for the donor, regardless of whether
the plan includes WellStar Foundation or any other charity.
WellStar Foundation can help donors explore ways to:
offer completely unbiased advice on a
• Generate supplementary income
gifting or planning strategy and
• Maximize their charitable gift deduction
answer specific questions of their
• Eliminate or reduce capital gains and estate taxes
estate, including gifting opportunities.
• Fulfill their charitable giving goals
All of your personal information will be
held only by Thompson & Associates
in the strictest confidence, and will
Such gifts may be conveyed by any of the following means:
• Bequest (Gift Through Will)
not be shared with anyone (including
• Charitable Gift Annuity
WellStar) without your direction. This
is a service provided to our donors,
• Trusts (Net Income Charitable Remainder Unitrust or
Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust)
however, space is limited.
• Life Estate in Personal Residence or Farm
If you would like to explore this or
any other option available to you in
an effort to support charity through
your estate, please contact Gene
Weeks at 470-956-6676 or at
gene.weeks@wellstar.org.
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By including WellStar Foundation in your estate plan, you help to
ensure that future generations will have access to world-class healthcare, WellStar Health System’s vision. For additional information on
any of these giving plans or to notify the WellStar Foundation that
we are already in your plans, please contact: Gene Weeks at
470-956-6676 or gene.weeks@wellstar.org.
Paulding Business Leaders Give Generously
To New WellStar Paulding Hospital
Sue and John Wadsworth of Hamby’s, Inc.,
have helped make 2013 brighter for many
lives in Paulding county thanks to their
support of the WellStar Foundation. The
Wadsworths, who have invested their time,
money, and hard work in Paulding county
Sue and John Wadsworth
for more than 25 years, provided a generous
with Mark Haney, president,
donation and will have two patient rooms at
WellStar Paulding Hospital
the new WellStar Paulding Hospital named
to honor them. This gift will bring the hospital closer to the goal of
having all rooms completed.
“We decided that we wanted to donate to a project that would last
and make a difference in people’s lives,” said Sue Wadsworth.
“WellStar Paulding Hospital seemed like a natural fit. The old hospital
served Paulding county for more than 50 years. The new hospital with
its location and size should touch the lives of many more. Therefore,
we feel that the donation to the hospital was the right thing to do.”
Hamby’s is based in Paulding county and has been family-owned and
operated since 1965. The Wadsworths expanded the business with a
commercial division, as well.
“We live in Paulding and so do our children and grandchildren. Each
of our family members has had at least one urgent or major health
issue. When those times occurred, Paulding Hospital was the only
thing that helped.”
As a not-for-profit healthcare system, WellStar reinvests 100% of
every dollar donated into new programs and enhanced services for
the benefit of the communities we serve. To learn more about the
various donation options at different dollar amounts, contact
Gene Weeks at gene.weeks@wellstar.org or 470-956-6676.
Paulding Midpoint Celebration
WellStar Health System and the
Paulding Chamber hosted a midpoint
construction celebration on Thursday,
March 27. More than 200 guests
enjoyed networking, hors d’oeuvres,
and a jazz trio underneath a tent overlooking the new hospital construction.
Chamber President Carolyn Wright,
WellStar Paulding Hospital President
Mark Haney, WellStar Foundation
President Tracey Atwater, and Paulding
County Chamber Chair Don Barbour
welcomed everyone.
When completed, the hospital will be
eight floors and 295,000 sq ft. with a
120,000 sq ft precast parking deck and
a four-story, 82,220 sq ft medical
office building. The hospital will house
40 emergency exam rooms, pediatric
emergency exam rooms, four surgical
suites, decentralized nursing stations,
patient rooms,
administrative offices
and a café.
Tom Phillips, Bob Prillaman
and Randall Bentley
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Our Donors
WellStar Foundation will be forever grateful to the many
corporations, foundations and individuals that share in our
mission through financial contributions. The following donors
supported the WellStar Health System with these gifts of $500
or more during the year 2012:
Visionaries
$500,000 or greater
July Campaign Kick-Off
The next WellStar Team Member
Giving Campaign will take place this
July, which falls at the beginning of
WellStar’s fiscal year. This campaign
offers team members the opportunity
to make a new pledge, increase their
existing donation level, and/or change
the initiative they want to support.
Team Members will make a difference
by choosing one of seven initiatives:
• Team Member Emergency Fund
• Mammograms for
Uninsured/Underinsured
• WellStar Community Hospice
• Early Lung Cancer Screenings
• Safe Kids
• School Health Programs
• Facility Enhancements
In fiscal year 2013, WellStar Paulding
Hospital and WellStar Windy Hill
Hospital have over 50% participation.
For more information, employees
should visit eSource/Foundation/
Team Member Giving or contact
Amy Thomas at 470-956-6681 or
amy.thomas@wellstar.org.
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WellStar Foundation
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WellStar Hospital Volunteers
WellStar Team Members
S.A. White Oil Company and
the Gresh Family
SignatureFD
Carol and Kessel Stelling
Tip Top Poultry, Inc.
Philanthropist
$100,000 to $249,999
Leader
$10,000 to $24,999
Clark Robertson
Leonard H. Taylor Estate
Aflac
Michael B. Andrews, M.D.
Art Plumbing Company
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Bank of North Georgia
Batchelor & Kimball, Inc.
BB&T
Bikers Battling Breast Cancer
Mr. and Mrs. A. James Budzinski
CDH Partners, Inc.
Cobb & Douglas Public Health
Cobb County Board of
Commissioners
Cobb County Medical Society
Alliance
Cobb EMC Membership Service
Coca-Cola Refreshments, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cole
W. Lamar Cousins, M.D.
Cumberland Diamond Exchange
Downey & Cleveland, LLP
Christie and Dr. Tom Emerson
The Fisher Family
Gas South, LLC
Green & Sapp, LLP
GreyStone Power Corporation
Catalyst
$50,000 to $99,999
Carol and Bob Aebersold,
Christa and Bryan Pitts
Georgia Cancer Specialists, I.P.C.
Mary M. Manning
Medline Industries, Inc.
Northwest Georgia Oncology
Centers
Benefactor
$25,000 to $49,999
Roy E. Barnes and W. Ray Barnes
Mary and Bill Battle
Brasfield & Gorrie
General Contractors
Glenda and Dr. John Covington
Reynold and Patsy Jennings
Susan G. Komen for the Cure—
Greater Atlanta Affiliate
Dana and Dr. David Parks
Tom and Betty Phillips
Dr. and Mrs. David Hafner
Andrea Hall and Andy Gilberg
Lynda and Morris Henderson
Rana and Dr. Yousef Hindi
Inglett & Stubbs, Inc.
Fitz Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Walter F. Johnson, IV
Barbara and Lance LoRusso
LoRusso Law Firm, P.C.
Drs. Glenora and Frank McCoy
Mark P. McLaughlin, M.D.
Metro Atlanta Ambulance Service
NAPA
Parker, Hudson, Rainer & Dobbs, LLP
Presidio
Quantum Radiology, P.C.
The Rhoden Family
Rotary Club of Marietta Metro
Sunbelt Printing & Graphics
UBS Employee Giving Programs
Wells Fargo
Advocate
$5,000 to $9,999
Accuray, Inc.
Amaya Emergency Physicians, LLC
for Drs. Sharon and Greg Amaya
ApolloMD Business Services, LLC
Varah J. Awtrey and James
Mitchell Tanner
Candie and Sam Bishop
Marsha and Doug Bodenhamer
Paul A. Broyles
Dr. and Mrs. Perry G. Busbee, III
Dr. Don and Paula Campbell
Carithers Flower Shop, Inc.
Maureen and Charles Carithers
Chamberlin Edmonds,
an Emdeon Company
Arun Chervu, M.D. and
Indira Chervu, M.D.
Helma and Jerold Clark
CoBank “Sharing Success”
Collection Choice Corporation
Community & Southern Bank
Annie and Randy Cook
Cork-Howard Construction
Company
Mr. and Mrs. Don Davidson
Gloria A. Davis
W. Earle Dodd, III
Kelly C. Donahue
Emdeon
Emory Healthcare
Fire Ministries—East-West Church
Futren Corporation
Georgia Power Company—
Metro West Region
Bruce J. Gould, M.D.
Hall, Booth, Smith & Slover, LLC
Vickie and Mark Haney
Clinton A. Harkins
Healthcare Receivable
Professionals, Inc.
Patty and Robert Hermann
Hewlett-Packard
Hollis Cobb Associates, Inc.
Humana
Impact Advisors, LLC
Indian Hills Country Club
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
Alison E. Krause, M.D., FAAHPM
Lanier Parking Solutions
Dr. and Mrs. Hans H. Lee
Lincoln Financial Group
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co.
MDJ Community Foundation
Meadows & Ohly, LLC
Mindpower Incorporated
Moore, Ingram, Johnson &
Steele, LLP
Pinnacle Orthopaedics and
Sports Medicine
Press Ganey Associates, Inc.
Van G. Price
Purchasing Power
Quest Diagnostics
R.K. Redding Construction, Inc.
Radiation Oncology Services—Cobb
Dr. and Mrs. Arthur B. Reitman
Resurgens Orthopaedics
Mr. and Mrs. Mitch Rhoden
Richardson Technology Systems
Rotary Club of East Cobb
Staples Technology Solutions
SunTrust Banks, Inc.
Urology Associates
VALIC
Welch Allyn
Mentor
$2,500 to $4,999
Advantage Fire Sprinkler Co., Inc.
AmeriSource Bergen
Mary Lee and David Anderson
Argos USA
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Barrow, III
Dr. Avril Beckford and
Dr. Lawrence Rowley
Sue and Randall Bentley
Bottom Line Systems, Inc
Nancy and Wesley Bray, M.D.
Snookie and Bernie Brown
Sharon and Joe Brywczynski
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Buyers
Jonathan Y. Chen, D.O.
Richard W. Cohen, M.D.
Dr. and Mrs. William A. Cooper
Dr. and Mrs. Charles H. Crabbe
Dr. and Mrs. Robert N. Cross
Marsha and Charlie Crowder
Dr. Despina and Mr. Shawn Dalton
Sarita Kansal, M.D. and
Jaydip Datta, M.D.
David Mitchell and Associates, Inc.
Marcia L. Delk, M.D. and
D. Charles Payne
Deloitte
Dignity Memorial
Susan J. Doty
Dr. and Mrs. William Dowdell
Elarbee, Thompson, Sapp & Wilson, LLP
EMC Corporation
Envision EMI, LLC DBA NYLF & CYLC
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Dr. Goodman B. Espy, III
Pamela and Darold Etheridge
Marla Jane Franks, M.D.
Asher B. Galloway, M.D.
Galloway & Associates, Inc.
Dr. and Mrs. G. Waldon Garriss
Drs. Thomas and Mary Gearhard
Georgia Kidney Associates, Inc. for
Dr. Edward and Leslie Himot
Mr. and Mrs. Len Goreham
Michael Graue
Dr. and Mrs. Tony A. Griffith, Jr.
Dr. and Mrs. Felton Hagood
Hawkins, Moore & Cubbedge, LLP
Hayward Baker, Inc.
Jim J. Hills
Dr. and Mrs. Allen Hoffman
Drs. Noel and Carol Holtz
Dr. and Mrs. Robert D. Jansen
Gunjan Kelotra Jindia, M.D. and
Henry Frysh, M.D.
Kell High School Touchdown Club
Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Kern
Dr. Mary Kidd and David Pope
Knox Electrical Contractors, Inc.
Koch Foundation, Inc.
KPMG, LLP
Dr. George and Stefanie Kramer
Kronos Incorporated
Kenneth Kunze, M.D.
Drs. Gunter and Sharon Kurrle
Drs. Harry and Ty Lightfoot, Jr.
Lockton Companies, LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lopian
Mackas Evans, Inc.
Janie and John Maddox
Dr. and Mrs. Ellis L. Malone
Karen and Barry Mangel, M.D.
Brenda Marino-Fuller, M.D.
Martin General Contracting, Inc.
William R. Mayfield, M.D.
McElroy Specialty Interiors
Thomas McNamara, D.O.
MembersFirst Credit Union
Kelly S. Miller
Michael S. Mull, M.D.
Dr. and Mrs. Alan Muster
Vimala Nair, M.D.
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WellStar Foundation
May 2013
Dr. Sara Nash
A.J. Amber Orquia, M.D.
Dr. and Mrs. Donald Page
Ganesh Pandya, M.D.
Dhaval G. Patel, M.D.
Hitendra Patel, M.D.
Mr. and Mrs. Steven K. Puckett
Puckett E.M.S., Inc.
RF Knox Co., Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Garvis L. Sams, Jr.
Dr. and Mrs. David C. Schlosnagle
Dr. and Mrs. Stanley T. Shapiro
Siemens Building Technologies
Dr. and Mrs. Alaa Soltan
South Western Communications, Inc.
SuccessFactors
Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey L. Tharp
William W. Thomas, Jr., M.D.
Murphy F. Townsend, III, M.D.
Triad Isotopes
Dr. and Mrs. Joel R. Wachs
Mary Louise Wesley
Dr. and Mrs. Robin Wilson
Emily and Scott Wottrich, M.D.
Ilona Wozniak
Lynn M. Zemsky, M.D.
David A. Zimmerman, M.D.
Fellow
$1,000 to $2,499
Access Information Management
Eloise and Bill Adams
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Amaden
Apex Painting & Decorating, Inc.
Mr. Tryan Atkins
Tracey and Jeff Atwater
B & K Reinforcing, Inc.
Mickie K. Baker
Barbara G. Ballard
Dr. and Mrs. David C. Ballard, III
Ellen C. Barnes
Lynn Beal and Frank Thomas
Raj Bhole, M.D.
Larry Birchell
Robin and Allan Bishop
Allison Blank
Judith A. Blokland
Shannon and Ford Bohannon
Carol and Jim Boone
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Britton
Brock, Clay, Calhoun & Rogers, LLC
Sarah G. Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Otis A. Brumby, III
Dr. Kenyetta Brummitt and
G. Sean Tucker
Cassandra and Brian Buckalew
Jane F. Bunn
Mr. and Mrs. Jon R. Burke
Linda and Jeff Caldwell
Dr. Laura Caramanica
Willfab, Inc.
Mary L. Chappell, M.D.
Ansley and Buddy Chastain
Coventry Health Care of Georgia, Inc.
Cherokee Floor Covering
Sarah Childs
Patricia P. Chilton
Sheryl Clements
Club of Hearts—GA Power &
Southern Company
Cobb Chamber of Commerce
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene P. Cofield, III
Terry S. Coil
Stephen and Terri Cole
Cheryl Colton
Barbara and Mark Corey
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Crawford
Karen I. Crawford
Lisa and Christopher Crossman
Croy Engineering, LLC
Debra L. Daly
Betty J. Daniel
Gloria D. Davis
Misty and Bobb DeCoux
Bruce Dean
Mr. and Mrs. Calvin L. Diemer
Rebecca D. Diemer
Mr. and Mrs. John Duffy
Cori W. Dukes
Dot H. Dunaway
Melanie and James Duncan
Bret Eller
Dr. and Mrs. James M. Elsbree
Epic Response
Barbara and Lee Evins
Jeffrey Faulkner
Linda J. Flournoy
Dr. and Mrs. Gordon N. Gephardt
Mr. and Mrs. L. Michael Givens
Philip M. and Elise B. Goldstein
Judy and Warren Gordon
Henry D. Green, Jr.
Kathryn E. Green
C. Shane and Carla C. Greene
Mr. and Mrs. David Greiff
Mr. and Mrs. Wally Gresh
Judge Adele P. Grubbs
Mr. and Mrs. Martin L. Gutkin
Deborah and Joe Hamby
Lynn M. Hanks
Harry Norman Realtors
Jacqueline and Joe Hayes
Kathe Hayter and Wayne Neal
HealthAmerica Realty Group, LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Heyer
Harriet and Larry Hinds
Elizabeth Hoffmann
Vicky L. Hogue
The Home Depot Foundation—
Matching Gift Center
Danny Hood
HPD Engineers
Mr. and Mrs. Billy M. Hutson
Insley & Race, LLC
ITR of Georgia, Inc.
Ivan Allen Workspace
Mr. and Mrs. Steve A. Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Johnson
Glenn J. Jonas, M.D.
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Kane
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene W. Kelly
Robert A. Kelly, M.D.
KeyWorth Bank and the King Family
Mr. Paul Kogut
BrandMortgage
Kerry & Donna Krueger Family &
Mary Eileen Swanson Families
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Langford
Treville Lawrence
LGE Community Credit Union
Livvy Kazer Lipson
Kit and Lou Little
Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Lummus
Dr. and Mrs. Douglas W. Lundy
Barbara Burnette Lusk
Bob and Julie Mandler
Dr. and Mrs. Salvatore F. Mannino
Marietta Recycling Corporation
Amanda Marshall
Chris and Al Martin
Beth A. Masters
James E. Mathis and
Susan Shaffer Mathis
Ms. Carol B. Maxwell
Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home
and Crematory
Patricia A. Mayne
Mazi Mazloom
Dawn and Tom McEachern
Phyllis and Haydn McLean
Thomas M. McQuail, M.D.
Mrunalee Mehta, M.D.
Kim and Chris Menefee
MiMedx Group, Inc.
Melissa Minahan
Mr. and Mrs. Pete Moraitakis
Toni and Jon Morris
Beth Morrow
Dianne and Lee Moss
Kem Mullins
Cheryl P. Musial
National Parking Solutions
Janice L. Nixon
Harold C. Noll, Jr.
Terrie R. O’Hanlon
Old Fashion Foods, Inc.
Owen & Associates, Inc.
Craig Owens
Kim and Michael Paris
Chester Parker
James Edward and Janet Bryant Peeler
Charitable Giving
Judy L. Perkins
Mr. and Mrs. Pete Petit
Ann and Joe Phillips
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Quinones
Janice Ranger
Diane L. Raybuck
Mr. and Mrs. Leo E. Reichert
Hazel G. Richardson
Mr. and Mrs. Corey Rieck
Deborah Roegge De Vita
Michelle and Quinton Robinson
Sybil P. Sams
Tim Sanders
Candice Saunders
Ken Schernekau
Mr. and Mrs. C. Brett Scullen
W. Allen Separk
The Sherwin Williams Company
Rick Siegel
Dr. and Mrs. Gary Simon
SimplexGrinnell / Tyco Fire & Safety
James S. Smeltzer, M.D.
M. Sharon Smith, Ed. D.
Southeastern Paper Group Atlanta
Southern Door & Plywood, Inc.
Dr. and Mrs. Irving Staley
Stein Steel & Supply Company
Carolyn and Sam Storey
Structor Group, Inc.
Theresa M. Sullivan
Sundial Plumbing Services
SunTrust Medical Specialty Group
James M. Swartz
Dr. Richard Tavernaro and
Mrs. Mary Louise Tavernaro
Terumo Medical Corporation
Margaret Torres
Amanda Trask
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony M. Trupiano
Peggy Tyndall
Felicia and Steven Wagner
Dianne and Gene Weeks
Wells Fargo Foundation
Sandy and Hugh White
Willfab, Inc.
Willis Insurance
Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home
Barbara A. Woodhouse
Kelli Wright
Kathy and Neely Young
Todd Youngblood
Colleague
$500 to $999
Accessories Unlimited, Inc.
Allison B. Adams
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Adams Construction Services, Inc.
Theresa A. Aja
AllState Giving Campaign
Maria A. Anderson
Fiona Ashley
Judy Askins
Atherton Place
Caroline and Keith Aultman
Rose M. Austin
Lydia Aweh
Cameshia L. Bailey-Mayes
Jimmy W. Banks
The Barnes Law Group
Darcy T. Barrett
Steven Barron
Jessica Baumgardner
Jessica L. Bedsole
Matthew Beebe
Susan E. Berrier
Beverly Fund Lung Cancer Foundation
Brenda Bleetan
Sherry Bond
Anita F. Borders
Julia Bossie
Joy A. Bowen
Betsy A. Brakovich
J. Randall Brian
Raquel Brown-Williams
Deborah D. Bullock
Talonda Burkes
Susan A. Burks
Vallorie D. Butler
Kelly L. Camden
Grant M. Carmichael
Carter’s Pharmacy
Gregory A. Caruso
Lydia Casteel
Kimberly G. Cate
Kathy J. Clark
Liz B. Cole, Ph. D.
John L. Collar, Sr.
Community Support Foundation—
Pershing Yoakley & Associate
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Chanicer Cooks
Toni E. Coombs, M.D.
Holly Cornetti
Andrew W. Cox
Linda and Brian Custer
Miriam C. Davies
Eleanora Davis
Jacqueline Davis
Susan M. Deisenroth
John DerCola,PA-C
Diamond Direct, LLC
Alfred W. Droms
Marlene Dubose Family
Thomas E. Durham, Jr.
Stanley Dysart, M.D.
Carol L. Edwards
Christopher T. Eubanks
Marcia C. Evans
Lesly B. Fant
Pamela Farrell
Jessica Fields
Martin J. Fisher
Miranda K. Foggie
Brenda Fore
Mr. and Mrs. William N. Foree, Jr.
Foundation of the American College of
Healthcare Executives
Vivian Fowler
Steven Fraime
Vickie H. Frederiksen
Fujitsu America, Inc.
Angela W. Gaddis
Michelle M. Garner
Elizabeth G. Garrot, M.D.
Louis Crain Garrot, M.D.
Donald K. Gentry
Laura K. Girguis
William S. Gonzalez
Dr. and Mrs. James S. Goodlet
Marcia D. Goodwill
Elizabeth B. Grumann
Lilia C. Hagler
John E. Hall, Jr.
Todd A. Hamilton
Debbie Hardee
Jillian M. Hartsfield
Randall L. Haupt
HCPro, Inc.
Healthcare Trust of America,Inc.
Kathryn Henley
Robbie L. Hernandez
Jennifer L. Hesmondhalgh
Renee J. Hightower
Thomas A. Hill
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Hilton
Steve E. Holcombe
James M. Holloway
Carolyn L. Hoover
Dr. Ward V. Houck, M.D.
Kaitlyn B. Howland
Julie S. Hunker
J. R. Nichols Co., Inc.
Susan M. Jackson
Chester V. Jara
Mirlande Jean
Connie S. Jenkins
Jeffrey A. Jenkins
Caroline C. John
Chenille L. Jones
Jennifer F. Jones
Dr. and Mrs. John Kayal
Carole J. Kell
Michelle Kellett
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton, LLP
Connie and Dempsey Kirk
Carmen M. Klass, M.D.
Michelle and Mike Knowles
Beth Kost
Greg W. Kost
Dr. Andrew H. Krantz
Richard Kulik
Sherron Kurtz
Marian J. Laizure
Barbara A. Latten
Michael R. Lawson
Debbie D. Lee
Linda M. Lee
Lorene LeFevre
Natalie Levinsohn
Lighting Technologies
Martha C. Lincoln
Dr. Richard Lopes
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Macias
Kevin B. Mair
C. David Markle, M.D.
Susan M. Martin
Melinda Masters
MedAssets
A. Michelle Miller
Debra K. Miller, M.D.
Shelly S. Miller
Ewa Moezzi
Richard Moore
Greg Morgan
Regina R. Morgan
Morris Brandon PTA
Tawana Moses
Michelle K. Musgrave
Debra Naderhoff
Lucillia L. Nash
Dr. and Mrs. Greg Nesmith
Deborah A. Newman
Mr. and Mrs. Donald H. Newsom
William Nix
Mr. and Mrs. Dan O’Brien
Jacqueline M. O’Brien
Melissa Owens
Terry L. Palmisano
Andrea M. Parson
Tamar Pasha
Dennis J. Pastor
Paulding Nursing Home
Charlene D. Peck
Kimberly Penn
Tiffany D. Perry
Carmen V. Porreca, P.C.
Lou Ann Pressell
PYA GatesMoore
Richard A. Pylant
Millie and Bill Reddick
Rosalyn E. Reed
Lindsay A. Rehn
Billy A. Reid
Joyce Reid
Donna L. Rhoades
Rustan J. Ricks
Amy B. Riley
Heather S. Rochford
Melanie S. Rogers
Mr. and Mrs. R. Randall Rollins
Lynn D. Rosario
Nora M. Rose
Patricia M. Rosser
Tabitha J. Ryles
LaVerne A. Schneider
Carol Scoggins
Danita A. Scrima
Jennifer Seagle
Al Searcy
Pamela M. Shank, Lighting Technologies
Pamela H. Shields
Sinclair, Townes & Company
Tenna Sines
Earl and Rachel Smith
Gregory B. Smith, M.D.
Shelley D. Smith
TiaJuana S. Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Moore
Mary E. Snow
Sophia Academy, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. James D. Southerland
Janet R. St. Martin
Laika B. Steiger
Dave Stephens
Margaret M. Sterbenz
Amy Stevenson
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Straughan
David and Dr. Elizabeth Street
Mr. and Mrs. David Summers
Twyla K. Surratt
James A. Sutherland, M.D.
Walter S. Sutton
Mary H. Taylor
Stephanie Taylor
Jennifer N. Terry
Mr. and Mrs. Rick Thomas
Sonya D. Thompson, M.D.
Kenneth R. Tift
Cynthia Tingle
Lucy Todd
The Tommy Nobis Center, Inc.
(Nobis Works)
Patricia L. Torres
Stacey L. Tribble
Tuxedo Glass & Mirror Co., Inc.
Jill E. Uhl
Jennifer M. Valbuena
Mayor Patricia and Ray Vaughn
Ray Vaughn
W.S. Nielsen Company, Inc.
Regina F. Wacker
Thomas Wade
Kirk A. Walsh
Elizabeth Wanjiru
Belinda L. Wenhold
Amanda L. Whittaker
Jackie O. Wiggins
Brian Wilhelm
Dr. and Mrs. D. Steve Wilson
Witt, Kieffer, Ford, Hadelman, Lloyd
Christine L. Woodall
Susan Woodhall
Cerise A. Wotorson
Mr. and Mrs. David Wyatt
Susan H. Wyatt
Mr. and Mrs. Chad Martin Young
Dr. and Mrs. Patrick S. Zelley
Kimberly S. Zukowski
To view a complete list of donors who made donations greater than
$100, please visit: www.wellstar.org/giving
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NON-PROFIT
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PAID
MARIETTA, GA
PERMIT NO. 366
2000 South Park Place
Suite 202
Atlanta, Georgia 30339
Take A Double Shot At Cancer
19th Annual WellStar Foundation
Golf Classic
Inaugural WellStar Foundation
Clay Shoot
Join us for a day on the greens and benefit our community
Join us for our inaugural clay shoot as we
through your support of the WellStar Foundation.
“knock the breath out of lung cancer.”
Monday, Sept. 9, 2013
Sponsorship levels available begining at $500.
8:00 a.m. Shot Gun
Friday, Oct. 18, 2013
1:30 p.m. Second Flight
9:00 a.m. First Trap Flies
Marietta Country Club
Fox Hall Resort & Sporting Club
1400 Marietta Country Club Drive • Kennesaw, GA 30152
8000 Capps Ferry Road • Douglasville, GA 30135
To sign up for the events or to learn more, visit
www.wellstar.org/giving or call 770-956-GIVE
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact Kati Hyland at 470-956-6673 or kati.hyland@wellstar.org