Biannual News from Good Samaritan Hospital
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Biannual News from Good Samaritan Hospital
CG Fall 15_Layout 1 9/11/15 9:04 AM Page 1 Biannual News from Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation • Fall 2015 CG Fall 15_Layout 1 9/11/15 9:04 AM Page 2 Accomplishing More Together Dear Foundation Family: When we experience difficult times in our lives, we often find ourselves saying, “At least we have our health.” As a member of the Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation family, you understand that ultimately, our health and our relationships are all that really matter. When those are in jeopardy, Good Sam is here to care for the whole person and family. This is possible because of your generosity, and for that I am deeply grateful. Looking back upon this last year, I could not be more proud of what we have accomplished together. In FY 2015 the Foundation gave $5.4 million of support to Good Samaritan Hospital, the Good Samaritan Free Health Center, and the Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science. This record-breaking year was possible because of you, and your gifts are hard at work in a multitude of ways. From the Robotics Program to the Behavioral Health Unit and beyond, we are committed to reaching the best outcomes possible to maximize the impact of your investments. As a family of donors, our reasons for giving are as unique as each one of us, but our underlying motivation is the same: provide the highest quality and most compassionate care possible. In this issue you will see some of our family’s stories about why they give and why Good Sam means so much to them. While only a few are highlighted, please know that we appreciate your story as well; it takes all of us coming together to continue to provide the best-in-class care for which Good Samaritan is known. I hope these pages serve as a celebration of our momentous achievement this past year as well as a reminder of the difference you make in people’s lives every single day. During those hardest times when we cannot say, “at least we have our health,” thankfully we can say, “at least we have Good Sam.” And so can the Greater Cincinnati community and beyond, because of your dedication and support. Thank you. Sincerely, Mary L. Rafferty President and Chief Executive Officer Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation CG Fall 15_Layout 1 9/11/15 9:04 AM Page 3 Compassionate Giving is published biannually by Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL FOUNDATION MISSION The mission of Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation is to secure and steward philanthropic gifts which will ensure compassionate care that will last a lifetime. GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES Steven R. Ortner, Chairman Pamela D. Sibcy, Vice Chairman Leon Loewenstein, Secretary R. Daniel Fales, Treasurer Mary L. Rafferty, President and Chief Executive Officer Phyllis Adams Linda Smith Berry Jane Birckhead David Burleigh Carol Butler Fran Conners Sister Barbara Hagedorn, S.C. Christopher Heekin Arlen Koth Joann Lohr, MD Jodi Mahon Brian Mooney Dan Neyer Gregory Olson John S. Prout Cindy Rodriguez Thomas Sedler Matthew Sheakley Carolyn Taggart Jennifer and Jeff Weitlauf at Legacy Society Event | page 6 | contents fall 2015 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL FOUNDATION STAFF Adrienne Cruise Lindsey Jarvis Summer Merk Lynn Meyer Mary L. Rafferty Kelly Rowland Beth Todd Kelly Vance GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL GIFT SHOP STAFF Lura Darwish Char Girmann Geneva Kincer Donna Obert Stephanie Stout-Tracy Women of Compassion Planned Giving The Good Samaritans/Good Samaritan Guild Robotics at Good Samaritan Hospital Spirit of Compassion/Legacy Society Event College of Nursing Scholarships Tribute Gifts Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees FY 2015 12 Impact Report 17 Fiscal Year 2015 Financials Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation 375 Dixmyth Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45220 513.862.3786 www.gshfoundation.com If you do not wish to receive future issues of Compassionate Giving magazine or any other future fundraising communications from Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation, you may opt out of future communications. You may call 513.862.3786 to opt out or email gshfoundation@trihealth.com. | on the cover Hal and Donna Klink Impact Feature page 16. COMPASSIONATE GIVING | 1 | gshfoundation.com CG Fall 15_Layout 1 9/11/15 9:04 AM Page 4 | Women of Compassion On Friday, May 8, 2015, Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation honored 11 extraordinary women in celebration of its 10th Women of Compassion event at the Queen City Club. Women of Compassion both honors and supports Good Samaritan Hospital’s history of strong women determined to make a difference that began with its founding by the Sisters of Charity in 1852. Developed by the Foundation’s Women in Philanthropy Advisory Group, Women of Compassion is a tribute program to honor the remarkable women in our lives while also making a difference for our community. A woman is nominated by her family, friends, or colleagues through a $1,000 gift to the area of their choice at Good Samaritan Hospital or Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science. In the last decade, this group has raised more than $135,000 to support vital efforts at the hospital and the college. THE WOMEN OF COMPASSION CLASS OF 2015 INCLUDES: (From bottom to top, left to right) Susan Geary nominated by Mary Beth Gibbons, MD Lynn Bourgraf nominated by Joann Lohr, MD Rita Riga Cucinotta nominated by Tina Colbert Colleen Sterling nominated by J. Michael Smith, MD Patricia Martin nominated by Carolyn Burke and JoAnn Strong Sally Verdin nominated by Clare Allaire, Mary Jo Kathman, and Diane Motz Jayne Hirth nominated by Lesli Schmeltzer Carol Murrish nominated by Karen Gersch, MD Ann Poynter nominated by Zita Jeanmougin Mary Rath nominated by Karen Krieg Mary Pat Raupach nominated by Ken Raupach COMPASSIONATE GIVING | 2 | gshfoundation.com CG Fall 15_Layout 1 9/11/15 9:04 AM Page 5 When “I THINK” is not good enough... Kelly Rowland Director of Development Knowing who is the beneficiary of your insurance, retirement plans, annuities and IRAs is a critical piece of your estate planning. If you were asked would you respond – “I think ...” or “I’m sure it must be...?” Naming beneficiaries is critical. It controls not only how the asset is going to pass upon your death but can also have large estate and income tax consequences. If a beneficiary is not specifically named, your “estate” is often the default beneficiary. Your beneficiary designation takes precedence over your Last Will and Testament. Not only may the resultant beneficiary be contrary to what you desire, but that asset must be processed through the Probate Court system to be distributed according to the terms of your Last Will and Testament. Often, beneficiary designations are completed when the asset is acquired. When you began your IRA, purchased the life insurance, or began to be covered under your Employer Retirement Plan, you should have named a beneficiary. However, the beneficiary designation you made then may be quite different from how you would complete a beneficiary designation now. It is possible the individuals you named are deceased, or no longer the appropriate beneficiary. It is possible you named no one. Have you named both a Primary and a Contingent Beneficiary? Naming a charity, such as Good Samaritan Hospital, as a beneficiary may have favorable tax benefits. Your financial or legal advisor can assist you in that regard. You should look at each policy or retirement plan and see if you have a copy of the most recent beneficiary designation. If you do not, you should immediately contact the company to supply you with a copy of what they currently have on file for you. You might be surprised if the response is “nothing is on file”. Don’t rely on “I think ...” or “I’m sure it must be...” Be certain. Check each item. Make sure that each beneficiary is not only on record with the company, but that they accurately reflect your wishes. If you would like more information on this subject or any other estate planning topics, please contact Kelly Rowland, director of development, Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation, 513. 862.3787 or kelly_rowland@trihealth.com. COMPASSIONATE GIVING | 3 | gshfoundation.com CG Fall 15_Layout 1 9/11/15 9:04 AM Page 6 GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL GUILD NEWS 2015-2016 Officers of Good Samaritan Hospital Guild Fran Conners, President Sandy Kiefer, Vice President/President Elect Mary Griffin, Treasurer Anne Cooksey, Corresponding Secretary Terry Miller, Recording Secretary Carol Mayborg, Immediate Past President Darlene Ambach, Chairperson, Activities Candice Fern, Chairperson, Birth Certificates and Baby Photos Angie Lamb, Chairperson, Gift Shop Lilly Ashbrook, Chairperson, Membership Candy Hart, Chairperson, Special Projects Amy Hayden, Parliamentarian Fran Conners, President; Sandy Kiefer, Vice President and Jamie Easterling, Executive Director, Good Samaritan Hospital Good Samaritan Hospital Guild installed their new President, Fran Conners along with Vice President, Sandy Kiefer at the May 2015 Membership Meeting. We are thankful to both Fran and Sandy along with all of the Guild officers for their participation in Guild activities. Interested in becoming a member? Please contact Lilly Ashbrook at lilly_ashbrook@trihealth.com NEWS FROM THE GOOD SAMARITANS OF GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL FOUNDATION Cindy Rodriguez was installed as the new president of The Good Samaritans and announced that the 32nd Annual Gala would be held on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at the Hyatt Regency Cincinnati. The theme will be “My Big Fat Italian Gala” and will support the creation of the Concussion Management Program at Good Samaritan Hospital as well as Good Samaritan Free Health Center and Medical Education Research Fund. Melissa Kennedy, Dr. Michael Marcotte, Cindy Ortner and Nancy Fehr At their annual membership meeting in May 2015, Cindy Ortner of The Good Samaritans of Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation made the following award presentations from the proceeds of the 2015 Gala: Women’s Services for the Purchase of Ultrasound Equipment Medical Education Research Fund Good Samaritan Free Health Center $246,282 $ 67,350 $ 67,350 COMPASSIONATE GIVING Cindy Rodriguez will work with Sarah Klein to chair this event and Dr. Emily Dixon will serve as Physician Champion. Ticket prices range from $500 - $1,000 and a variety of corporate sponsorship and underwriting opportunities are available. | 4 | gshfoundation.com CG Fall 15_Layout 1 9/11/15 9:04 AM Page 7 DONOR-SUPPORTED ROBOTICS AT GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL: Thoracic Surgeon, Karen A. Gersch, MD Leading Globally, Caring Locally There is a well-known saying that a small, dedicated group of people can change the world. This certainly holds true for a group of donors who, this past year, have propelled Good Sam’s Robotics Program to the forefront of minimally invasive, robotic assisted surgery across the country and the world. Their gifts enabled the purchase of the da Vinci Xi and Magellan surgical robotic systems, which have already been put to work by the skill and expertise of our gifted surgeons. da Vinci Xi: With intense precision, the da Vinci Xi is used in multiple types of procedures, including cardiothoracic surgery. This past spring, Good Sam surgeons performed successful surgeries to treat a cardiac bypass and lung cancer. The da Vinci Xi continues to draw surgeons from all over the country to Good Sam to train using another donor-supported resource, the Minimally Invasive Training Center. Magellan: Designed for use in complex vascular surgery, Good Samaritan Hospital is one of only ten hospitals in the country to offer the benefits of the Magellan system. In June, Hansen Medical, maker of the Magellan, announced that Good Sam has the world’s first multi-specialty program for Magellan robotic-assisted surgery. With six different physicians from three different specialties using this technology, Good Samaritan Hospital has quickly become a global Center of Excellence for Magellan robotic-assisted procedures. To date, Good Sam has treated more patients with Magellan in 2015 than any other hospital worldwide. To have world-class surgeons taking care of our community at Good Sam is a tremendous gift; to equip them with the best technology available and thus provide the best possible care for patients is invaluable. Thank you to the small, dedicated group of donors who made this possible. COMPASSIONATE GIVING | 5 | gshfoundation.com CG Fall 15_Layout 1 9/11/15 9:04 AM Page 8 Honoring someone with a Spirit of Compassion donation is a wonderful opportunity to let a physician, nurse, or staff member know that the care they have provided has made a difference. Your generous donation will also make a difference in the lives of others by helping to maintain our high level of care. You can choose where your donation will be most impactful by designating where it should be applied. An acknowledgment will be sent to the caregiver, letting them know of your appreciation. Spirit of Compassion donors play an important role in uplifting staff’s spirits and boosting their morale. We invite you to share in our sincere commitment of compassionate care. Please know that through just one gracious gesture you will have helped ensure that Good Sam’s history of quality care will continue for generations to come. They were very professional and My husband had surgery and it warms my heart to see such great, compassionate, and professional caregivers. compassionate in their care for me, We were extremely pleased with the and really helped me be at peace. Their extraordinary service provided by dedication went above and beyond the entire staff. their job descriptions. Foundation Honors Legacy Society Members On Wednesday, May 20, 2015, Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation honored its Legacy Society members at a Top of the Park rooftop terrace experience at the Marriott Residence Inn in downtown Cincinnati. Everyone attending the event had a wonderful night filled with food, drinks, comaraderie, and a wonderful view of the city and riverfront! ABOVE Legacy members: Betty Rensing, Marilyn Richardson and Diane Lacker BELOW Dan Fales, Mary Ann Remke, Susan Sargen, Joann Lohr, MD, Nick Sargen The Legacy Society was created 24 years ago to ensure that Good Sam's tradition of excellence, innovation, and compassion will continue to thrive well into the future to provide care to everyone who enters our doors.There are currently 222 Legacy members who have included Good Samaritan Hospital in their estate plans. For more information on how to become a Legacy Society member, contact Summer Merk at 513.862.3374 or Summer_Merk@trihealth.com. You will be able to join us next year for our 25th Anniversary Celebration! COMPASSIONATE GIVING | 6 | gshfoundation.com CG Fall 15_Layout 1 9/11/15 9:04 AM Page 9 Good Samaritan College Awards Nursing Scholarships The Good Samaritan College of Nursing held their annual Scholarship Banquet on August 30, 2015. Thanks to the ongoing support of our scholarship donors, GSC was able to award scholarships totaling more than $163,000 to 95 students. Donations play a vital role in making these scholarship awards available each year. These awards would not be possible without the generous support of our alumni and friends. Betty Rush Scully Scholarship Crystal Merida Helping Hand Scholarship Karen Jackson Brunsman Family Scholarship Kelly Murphy Jacqueline Boothe Lips Scholarship Morgan Mosier Carl and Joyce Braun Scholarship Myeisha Butler Jacquelyn Mayer Scholarship Marissa Collins Carol Mayborg Scholarship Myeisha Butler James Brunsman Memorial Scholarship Elizabeth Kuka Carol Rabenstein Brown Becker Scholarship Ashley Luers Jane Hartman Whalen Scholarship Stephanie Dean Amber Eckstein Class of 1958 Scholarship Fund Brooke Hammiel Joan Dornette Scholarship Torey Stang Class of 1961 Scholarship Fund Morgan White Alison Woulms JoAnn Dellegrotti Memorial Scholarship Katie Gray Bridget McManus Cora Budde Scholarship Amy Campbell Edward and Rita Ross Bramkamp Scholarship Jessica Wilson Erna Dalton Butler Scholarship Melissa Jones Sara Reatherford Ashley Ruble Ginny Roberts Memorial Scholarship Kelly Bowman Sara Folck Lauren Morrell Good Samaritan Hospital Guild Scholarship Ashley Bretnitz Michelle Chambers Grace Kelly Smith Memorial Scholarship Emilie Weber GSC Honors Scholarship Katelyn Brown Carla Weismantel Marge and Charles J. Schott Scholarship Lisa Tyler The Good Samaritans Scholarship Cailyn Locker Marian and Roy Evers Scholarship Asia Underwood Abbey Wernick-Kaito TriHealth Diversity Healthcare Scholarship Behroze Dalal Marilee Aubuchon Satchell Scholarship Linda Cook T'Anne Lindsay Mother Ryan Scholarship Alexis Johnson Lynnette Kennedy Ray Bergman Scholarship Joseph Macejko Rita DeFazio Yokers Nursing Scholarship Teresa Miller Rita Howe Hutchinson Memorial Scholarship Brittany Gibbons Maryann Hoffman Robert and Christine Steinmann Family Foundation Scholarship Kyle DiPuccio Kylie Sharrock Alyssa Thiel Katelyn Wilkins Rose Marie Niehoff Lukens Scholarship Caitlyn Schlie Shaw Family Scholarship Morgan Krichbaum Sister Grace Marie Hiltz Scholarship Andrea Porter Stephen Jason Morsch 8 Days 1 Hour Scholarship Angela Moore John and Mary Sparke Memorial Scholarship Kirsten Scalfl John Sanker Memorial Scholarship Elyssa Comperchio Josephine Walters CareStar Scholarship Jenifer Bellamy Emily Burkhart Stephanie Jacob Cole Jungbluth Morgan White Julie Vollette Memorial Scholarship Beth Rodriguez Karen Ann Mulholland Scholarship Kelcie Heil Kathleen Carrigan Scholarship Tarra Putnam M. Florence '51 and Leonard J. Schneider Family Scholarship Laura Jones COMPASSIONATE GIVING | 7 | gshfoundation.com Vivian Honor Oestreicher Nursing Scholarship Jessica Sharp GSC Alumni Association Scholarship Deborah Black Abigail Bruning Elizabeth Cappel Katelyn Combs Darcie Dixon Sophia Fening Lucas Gilfillan Lilly Henize Brittany Hicks Erica Hitchcock Lynnette Kennedy Ashleigh Khayo Bobbi Kimble Jordan Mallon Shauna Mason Paige Napier Lacie Oliver Ashley Rahm Nicole Richardson Maria Roque Molly Rumpke Sydney Schmeusser Jaka Smith Kendra Spencer Lakeda Thomas Carrie Tucker Bianca Tufano Micah Walker Amber Walton Kelsey Williams CG Fall 15_Layout 1 9/11/15 9:04 AM Page 10 | Tributes in memory of… Jim Adams Katherine Howell Irwin and Tirzah Amrein Patricia L.Bulcher Sr. Andrew Barbara Fasce Kelly Eugene E.Armentrout Mary M.Malone Mary L.Atkins Christine Bihn Mary Ann Becker Katherine Howell Dolores Beckman Andrea Beckman Hardcorn Emma G.Bolender Mr.and Mrs.Randie L.Bolender Douglas Bowling Ms.Mary L.Bowling Vera L.Brantley Ms.Jeannette Brantley Patricia Brennan Bausch-White Masonry Mr.Lawrence V.Brennan and Ms. Karen A.Enzweiler Ms.Jodi Donawerth Mr.and Mrs.James A.Fortner Ms.Joan Gillman Ms.Cheryl Kaelin Mr.and Mrs.James G.Konerman Sr. Ms.Krista Konerman Ms.Phyllis Konerman Ms.Virginia Konerman Ms.Marjorie M.Maschmeyer Ms.Sandra L.Neely Ms.Donna J.Pickelheimer Mr.Phillip J.Schworer Mr.Samuel L.Sutton Mr.and Mrs.Edward J.Tieman Ms.Betty Wright Jean A.Bruns Joan Brogan Mary Brinker Skahan Nancy Buelterman Peggy Frondorf Nicholas Busemeyer Ms.Courtney A.Busemeyer Margaret Calme Maureen Calme Bill Clorinda E.Caproni Rose Marie Quaing Morrisey Linda M.Carr Vickie Wolnitzek Kathleen A.Carrigan Barbara Bartlett Gail Duff JoAnn Droege Hoppenjans Bonnie Kemper Barbara Perazzo Kettler Barbara Dwyer Mack Arlene M.Niehaus '69 Evelyn Richter Schweitzer Jane C.Hartman Whalen Vickie Wolnitzek Pamela Huentelman Wolpert Ida W.Casey Elaine Ehrhard Doris Childress Mr.and Mrs.Thomas J.Schreiber Elmer B.Cleves Elizabeth Mastriani January 1, 2015 - June 30, 2015 Anna Coleman Mr.Frederick Hunt III Isaac E.Crosby Mr.and Mrs.Patrick E.Crosby Virginia Crowley Joleen Cullen Coffaro Jim and Julie Darenkamp Kevin and Jamie McCrate Mary Lee Davis Robert L. Davis Ms.Evelyn Dreyer Mr.and Mrs.Theodore K.High Ms.Mary Lippert Mr.and Mrs.Ralph J.McCrate Ann V.Dehner Ms.Lois Singleton Alvin F.Delap Mr.and Mrs.Robert A.Delap Joann Dellegrotti Mr.James Amato Mary Lou Heiselmann Rita Grosardt Jones Josephine A.Ottaviani Mr.Jeffrey C.Tull Kathryn F.Derrick Givalike James A.Diersing Karen Roberts Mary E.Dunlap Annie Frohn Tromey William Durstock Lynn A.Beck Mallory, Bradley and Owen Ferguson Mr.and Mrs.Michael Putthoff Nicole M.Flohr Mr.and Mrs.John C.Flohr, Sr. Michael A.Forste Dr.and Mrs.Kevin J.Grannan Dr.and Mrs.Eric J.Kuhn Dr.Christopher McPherson Dr.David M.Morad and Dr.Semele Foundas Drs.John Nurre and Theresa Aurand Dr.and Mrs.Myles Pensak Dr.and Mrs.Mark A.Snyder Mechel Frydman Mr.and Mrs.Jerry Bergson William and Donna Gentry Andrea R.Neff Helen Gibbons Jean Boehme Good Samaritan College of Nursing Class of 1946 Virginia Fleming Walsh Good Samaritan College of Nursing Class of 1949 Rita C.Stapleton Marlene Greulich Bonnie Kemper Mary Lou Guethlein Carol Ann Guethlein Cahill Matthew C.Hamilton Mr.and Mrs.Doug Hamilton Robert Hastings Nancy Hastings Eileen Heider Julia K.Mahoney Mary A.Shinkle Lois A.Helfrich Nancy Steinwert Horn Sister Grace M.Hiltz Christine Heimbrock Hiltz Norman L.Hoffmann John D.Dovich & Associates, LLC Anita Hotopp Stephen G.Hotopp Alberta Houghton Leonard Schneider Isaac Alexander Hudson Ms.Melanie Hudson Lucy Hurley Lucinda Hurley Sauer Daniel Johnson Mr.Michael A.Peeden & Family Marlene Prues and Margie Prues Jack H.Keen Joann Sullivan-Mann Kevin Keller Anonymous Mr.and Mrs.Edward F.Weber IlKwon Kim Mrs.Mary Anderson Mr.Jae Kim Mr.and Mrs.Bruce Peterson Mr.Ho-Don Ryu Alma E.Knecht Janet Deutsch Norma Kreimer Linda Kreimer Dr.George H.Kreyling Dr.and Mrs.Daniel R.Beckman Mary E.Kruetzkamp Kathleen Egan Dr.Charles Kuntz IV GSH Medical and Dental Staff Mike Lalley Pauline Lalley Trust Cathleen Lally Mary Brinker Skahan Grover C.Lawson Kathy Balser Lawson Michael R.Lee Mrs.Kathleen E.Lee Ambrose Leopold Shirley Leopold Ruby Leopold Shirley Leopold Tiger Lewis Lee Nicole Reed Sam and Marie Loparo Mary Jo LoParo Roe Rose M.Lukens Dr.and Mrs.Walter Lovenberg Evelyn Macht Turner Construction Company Employees Angela M.Mairose Diane Mairose Feeney Fritz Manczyk Elizabeth Mastriani Mary L.Martini Mr.Louis W.Martini Bill Maston Mr.and Mrs.William D.Maston II Jackie C.McCarren Dr.and Mrs.Lee F.Burroughs Mr.and Mrs.Brian McCarren Mr.and Mrs.Kevin McCarren Ms.Melissa Parks Anna M.McFerren Eileen Ashurst Geraldine McLaughlin Clare C.Allaire Terri Schumacher JoAnn Sommer Jane C.Hartman Whalen COMPASSIONATE GIVING Anthony and Louise Metelko Anita Lutz Carol J.Meyer Lynn and John* Meyer John L.Meyer Clare C.Allaire Doug and Darlene Ambach Barbara Apking Mr.and Mrs.Paul E.Berwanger Edward* and Rita Bramkamp Mr.and Mrs.Thomas J.Branigan Dr.Kristin Coppage and Mr.David Coppage Maureen Cramerding Mrs.Adrienne P.Cruise Rita Riga Cucinotta Mr.and Mrs.John Darwish Mr.and Mrs.Victor DiPilla Good Samaritan Hospital Guild Mary Joyce and Garry Griffin Mary F.Griffin John and Brenda Hacker David L.Hyde and Candy J.Hart Dr.Linda A.Hayes Mr.and Mrs.Thomas Humpert Mrs.Lindsey Jarvis Mary Jo Kathman Jean and Steve Kauffman Carolyn and Frank Kerley Mr. Patrick Kerley Rob and Sandy Kiefer Mr.and Mrs.Karl Kleeman Dr.and Mrs.David Klein Mrs.Barbara A.Kock Mr.and Mrs.Brian Kock Mary Angela Lamb Dr.Donna S.Lambers Mr.Aaron Ley Dr.and Mrs.Mark A.Manegold Barb and Ron Martin Carol Ann Mayborg Mr.and Mrs.Dan McNamee Mr.Walter Meirose Walt and Linda Meirose Mr.Richard F.Menner Mr.and Mrs.J.Patrick Merk II Gail and Mike Merritt Dr.and Mrs.John Merryman Mr.and Mrs.William P.Metz Mr.and Mrs.Kenneth C.Meyer Ms.Patricia A.Meyer and Matt Meyer Ms.Mona L.Mitchell Ms.Carin Newman Mr.and Mrs.Steven R.Ortner Charles and Joan Pace Nancy Mackenzie Powell Mary and Rick Rafferty Mr.and Mrs.Richard Rewalt Dr.and Mrs.Ernesto Rodriguez Ms.Marcia A.Ross Elizabeth Noppenberger Singler William and Patricia Stetter Julie Stoffer The Castellini Foundation The Good Samaritans Mrs.Beth Todd Turner Construction Company Uptowne Graphics Hilliard and Kelly Vance Mr.and Mrs.Melvin L.Vogel Ms.Joan Volpenhein Mr.and Mrs.Mark Weber Mr.and Mrs.Richard T.Weber | 8 | Mr.Mark G.Witte Mr.and Mrs.Timothy J.Wolfer Kelsey Yerger Marvin Meyer Teresa Hornback Carolyn Miller Ms.Angelica M.Cope Geri Minges-Rouff Mike and Linda Juengling Mary Mootz Karen L.Honkomp Stephen J. Morsch Ms.Marcia J.Baird Ms.Jennifer K.Boles Mr.and Mrs.James M.Carroll Ms.Jean Conway Mr.and Mrs.Curtis B.Corbett Ms.Linda M.Drapp Mr.and Mrs.David M.Kenline Ms.Patricia Livermore Mr.Jerry G.McCarren Mr.and Mrs.John E.McCarren Carolyn A.Menner Mr.and Mrs.William F.O'Brien Mr.and Mrs.Thomas W.Porter Ms.Linda L.Schiering Mr.and Mrs.Dennis J.Stemler Dr.and Mrs.John A.Williams Mr.and Mrs.Daniel W.Young Maureen Murphy Jean Ann Nienaber Auberger Marguerite M.Fearn Cindy Kemper Gordon K.Murphy, M.D. Maxwell R.Niesel Ms.Kelly K.Cowdrey Robert L.Niesel Mr.and Mrs.John W.Dirksing Mr.and Mrs.James A.Gentile Mr.and Mrs.James R.Templin Mr.and Mrs.Joe Templin Mr.and Mrs.Patrick D.Wempe Jean A.Noppenberger Elizabeth Noppenberger Singler William J.Obert Mrs.Claudia A.Hesselbrock St.Isaac Jogues Assembly Molly and Annie Osterman Mrs.Joan P.Osterman Betsy Oxley Ms.Laura Chrysler Kathryn Peco Samirah F.Brown Marguerite Pick Bernadette M.Brunsman Mr.and Mrs.Michael Brunsman Margaret A.Pohlgeers Nancy Cahill Reidy Andrew T.Powers Mr.Steven A.Mombach Amanda Pratt N.Lavon Venter Fields Anna A.Ratledge Susanne Rohe Lahrman Patricia Rauckhorst Ms.Nancy M.Henson Richard Rauckhorst Ms.Nancy M.Henson Dr.Norman L.Rave Mr.and Mrs.Stanley L.Cosgrove James A.Rieder Norma Rieder Patricia A.Rigsby Carol Merkel gshfoundation.com Ginny Roberts Mrs.Kenneth H.Roberts Carol Rolfes Jean Boehme Charlotte E.Kettman Glorine A.Rolfsen Mrs.Margaret Allen Mr.and Mrs.Donald Altevers Boone County Planning Commission Cincinnati Technical College AAUP Mr.and Mrs.Jerry Crowder Mr.and Mrs.Joseph E.Steffen Mr.and Mrs.Edward C.Sunderhaus The Cincinnati State Biology Department Ms.Alma D.Walls George and Veneranda Ruschulte Dolores L.Imam Dr.George E.Russo Dr.and Mrs.Charles D.Hafner Mr.and Mrs.George A.Joseph Betty Sanker Susan Partusch John Sanker Mr.and Mrs.Ronald A.Bisher Beatrice Hodovanic Terri Schumacher Mr.and Mrs.James H.Vorwald Connie Sauerbeck Jerry and Claire Fedasch Ms. Julie M.Schulkers Lois Scheidler Jean Boehme Mary F.Schneider Mr.and Mrs.Donald R.Schneider Glenn and Alice Schrichte Mr.and Mrs.William D.Maston II Helen C.Schuler Betsy Schuler Lorenzi,'69 Dr.Ralph C.Schwarz Mr.and Mrs.James C.Martini Myrtle J.Scott Ms.Sharon G.Scott Jo Ann M.Sexton Mr.and Mrs.Terry Carlson Dorothy Singer Moran Mr.Kevin Moran Dorothy Smith Mr.and Mrs.Michael P.Roy Grace Smith Mr.and Mrs.Joel T.Eaves Dr.Richard M.Smith Mrs.Lindsey Jarvis Todd and Rita Washburn Dr.Paul A.Spaccarelli Dr.William Schnettler Drs.Stephen Schuermann and Jennie Hahn Mr.and Mrs.David L.Speer Mr.and Mrs.Chris B.Stovall Jeanne F.Splain Bill and Jeanne Splain Dean Spurlock Mr.Michael A.Spurlock Paul Spurlock Mr.Michael A.Spurlock Sharon Stadtmiller Mr.Thomas J Stadtmiller Sue Stegens Patricia L.Bulcher Taylor Stephens Ms.Lisa Goodlander CG Fall 15_Layout 1 9/11/15 9:04 AM Page 11 January 1, 2015 - June 30, 2015 Donald Suer Ms.Julie Wanstrath Cathy Sziraky Judy Sziraky Culbertson Kenneth Thompson Mr.and Mrs.Augustus Eccleston Julia L.Vollette Mr.and Mrs.David Wickham Dr.Edwin G.Waldrop Edith Waldrop Helen Walsh Ms.Nancy M.Henson Mary Jane Walsh Diane Hawthorne Motz Helen M.Webb Lucie Webb Clemons Eileen Weber Kathy Balser Lawson Joanne Wessendorf Mr.Philip F.Wessendorf Marshall Wilcox Mrs.Essie M.Wilcox Joanne Williams Mary Jo Blankemeyer Terry Wise Mary Jo Austing Meyer Joan Wohlwender Ms.Nancy M.Henson John F.and Jacquelyn P.Mayer Thelma Yakura Kris Yakura Kurtz Rita E.Yokers Anonymous Mr.and Mrs.George T.Beckett Bridgeport Elementary School Staff Mr.and Mrs.Ronald Couch Ms.Patricia A.Defazio Mr.and Mrs.Dan Digatono Ms.Mary E.Douglas Mr.and Mrs.Donald E.Fischer Mr.Dean Fischesser Mr.Bernard J.Kirsch Dr.and Mrs.Paul V.Kuenzig Ms.Marjorie E.Newton Mr.and Mrs.Merle D.Porter Mr.and Mrs.Michael E.Schlicher Mr.and Mrs.Joseph E.Vogt in honor of… Dr.Robert & Nancee Albright Mr.David Hicks Mr.and Mrs.Dennie Hicks Patricia A.Armstrong Mr.and Mrs.Thomas M.Armstrong Dr.Jack B.Basil Dr.Donna S.Lambers Karen Berndsen Mr.and Mrs.David Noll Patricia A.Berning Elaine Ehrhard Julia Bernzott Mr.and Mrs.Gregory W.Olson Lynn P.Bourgraf Dr.Joann M.Lohr and Mr.Michael W.Reardon Dorian Brown Ms.Susan Autran Quinn Caldwell Paula M.Dziech Deborah M.Carcutt Ms.Nancy M.Henson Sarah Case Mrs.Viji Jagadeeswari Joleen Coffaro Mrs.Ashley N.Coffaro Julie Crider Mr.Ming Fang Rita Cucinotta Ms.Tina Colbert Jennifer Doerflein Mr.and Mrs.Sven C.Schreiber Eric Eppert Ms.Katie Bromwell Sarah J.Evans Ms.Alison E.Tidwell Mary Beth Exeler Mary Jeanne Ryan Dominic W.Francis Mr.and Mrs.Gary A.Francis Dr.R.T.Frey Medical X-Ray, Inc. Susan M.Geary Mary Elizabeth Gibbons M.D. Good Samaritan College of Nursing Class of 1958 Mary Ann Reitman Sheets Good Samaritan College of Nursing Class of 1965 Elizabeth Bennett Mrs.Regina Boyd Mary M.Brown Mr.and Mrs.Joel T.Eaves Jeanne Saul Fox '65 Mr.and Mrs.Thomas Gleeson Pamela Hornsberger Martha Hornschemeier Marsha Mitchell Diane Hawthorne Motz Janet Roedersheimer Retzler Linda Archibald Ruff Rosemary Russo Vicki Smith Good Samaritan College of Nursing Class of 1966 Carol Benjamine Schwab Good Samaritan College of Nursing Class of 1967 Margaret Gambetta Mast Good Samaritan College of Nursing Class of 1971 Mary Carol Reinhart Heidrich Gloria Gray Tisha Bruemmer Rita Grote Mr.Lewis H.Masters GSH 12th Floor Staff Ms.Dianne Franer GSH 14 CD Staff Mrs.and Mr.Stacy A.Schmidt GSH 14th Floor Staff Dr.and Mrs.Kenneth J.Zwergel GSH Cardiac Care Unit Staff Mr.Bernard W.Bollmer Ms.Alice L.Kushner Mr.and Mrs.Robert Mauch Pat and Joe Sieve GSH Cardiovascular ICU Staff Mr.Thomas J.Stadtmiller GSH Cath Lab Staff Pat and Joe Sieve GSH Labor and Delivery Staff Mr.and Mrs.Syed Hayat GSH Outpatient Cancer Care Nurses Mr.and Mrs.Dennie Hicks GSH Radiology Staff Mary and Rick Rafferty GSH Staff Mr.Otis C.Brown Kelly Hancock Mrs.Viji Jagadeeswari Gerald Haselmayer Jean P.Kahn and Sanford R.Kahn, Ph.D. Maurice Henning Ms.Nancy M.Henson Beatrice Hodovanic Mary Jo Kathman Patricia A.Koral John F.and Jacquelyn P.Mayer Pat McMahon Dr.and Mrs.Steven C.Roschke Terri Schumacher JoAnn Sommer Joann Sullivan-Mann Anne Hepp Betty J.Klein Dr.David D.Hess Mrs.Andrea A.Bartels Jayne A.Hirth Ms.Lesli Schmeltzer Maggie Huser Jane M.Menke Holly and Connor Jung Mr.and Mrs.Timothy D.Jung Drew Kaufman The Kaufman Family Mr.and Mrs.Robert J.Kaufman Loraine E.Keller Mary M.Barker Thera King Ms.Terri Pullen Dr.Steven D.Kleeman Dr.Donna S.Lambers Ms.Kathy Winters Dr.Tara Knipper Ms.Jennifer Emerson Dr.Patricia A.Koral Ms.Nancy M.Henson Michelle Roa Dr.Eric J.Kuhn Mr.Ted McKay Jr. COMPASSIONATE GIVING | 9 | Dr.Dwight Kulwin The Richard D.Hannan Family Foundation Wilbur Lack Mr.and Mrs.Roger Walker Dr.James Leonard Mrs.Marjorie A.Warnecke Carol Leveque SC Ministry Foundation Karen A.Loos Don and Betty Powley Mary Marker Mr.Lewis H.Masters Patricia Martin JoAnn Strong Charleigh Mastrapaolo Mr.Joe Desmond and Ms.Emily Blaker Mr.and Mrs.Matt Johnston Mr.Jack Jump Mr.Louis R.Listermann Mr.and Mrs.Mike Listermann Mr.and Mrs.William Menke Jacquelyn P.Mayer Susan Partusch Julie McCarthy Ms.Jennifer Emerson Dr.Nancy K.McDonough Jean P.Kahn and Sanford R.Kahn, Ph.D. Dr.Patricia L.McMahon Ms.Nancy M.Henson Dr.Juan C.Media Jean P.Kahn and Sanford R.Kahn, Ph.D. Summer M.Merk Jean P.Kahn and Sanford R.Kahn, Ph.D. Clara M.Mueller Ms.Lisa A.Lukens Carol E.Murrish Dr.Karen A.Gersch and Mr.Jack Clark Nancy Nelson Donna Findley Cheryl Potts Mrs.Viji Jagadeeswari Ann M.Poynter Paul and Zita Jeanmougin Satya Rath Kathy McCoy Luke and Samuel D.Rehn Mr.and Mrs.John S.Rehn Bob and Lee VanStone Dr.Andrew J.Ringer Ms.Melva Jarvis Dr.Steven C.Robinson Jean P.Kahn and Sanford R.Kahn, Ph.D. Emma, Grant, and Maci Saalfeld Mr.John P.Reinersman Dr.Alexander K.Saba Mr.Luke Rahrig Dr.and Mrs.James Sanders Mr.and Mrs.John M.Sanders Jane M.Schappacher Mr.David Hicks Mr.and Mrs.Dennie Hicks Mr.and Mrs.Jerry Schappacher Dr.Helmut F.Schellhas Ms.Susan A.Hummer Dr.Francis J.Schlueter Mary and Rick Rafferty gshfoundation. com Theresa R.Schumacher Elaine Ehrhard Maurice Henning Ms.Nancy M.Henson Beatrice Hodovanic Mary Jo Kathman Patricia A.Koral John F.and Jacquelyn P.Mayer JoAnn Sommer Joann Sullivan-Mann Dr.Kimberly Seltzer Mrs.Janet A.Zerhusen Brenda Shumard Mrs.Laura Hagen Dr.J.Michael Smith Anonymous Michael H.Solon Kimberley L.Roberts Lori A.Stansell Ms.Mary E.Miller Wyatt R.Stewart Mr.and Mrs.Nathan Stewart Kimberly Stites Mr.and Mrs.Gregory Darley-Emerson Rosemary K.Stoeser Joyce Sullivan Virginia Stotler Mrs.Janet A.Zerhusen Sandy Suer Mr.and Mrs.Gregory Darley-Emerson Sarah N.Verdin Clare C.Allaire Mary Jo Kathman Diane Hawthorne Motz Virginia K.Walsh Ms.Nancy M.Henson Dr.Barbara Wexelman Mrs.Andrea A.Bartels Dr.Wilkins Ms.Brenda Stephens Lucas and Finley Wilscherick Ms.Karen A.Massaron Jessica L.Wing Mr.and Mrs.Gregory Darley-Emerson Annette Young Mrs.Janet A.Zerhusen FOUNDATION GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL CG Fall 15_Layout 1 9/11/15 9:05 AM Page 12 COMPASSIONATE GIVING | Steven R. Ortner Pamela D. Sibcy Carol Butler Chairman Vice Chairman Secretary Phyllis Adams Linda Smith Berry Jane Birckhead Christopher Heekin Leon Loewenstine Joann Lohr, MD Dan Neyer Gregory Olson Cindy Ortner 10 | gshfoundation.com CG Fall 15_Layout 1 9/11/15 9:05 AM Page 13 R. Daniel Fales Mary L. Rafferty Treasurer President and Chief Executive Officer David Burleigh Donna deGraaf Sister Barbara Hagedorn, S.C. Jodi Mahon Carol Mayborg Brian Mooney BOARD of TRUSTEES FY 2015 John S. Prout Thomas Sedler Matthew Sheakley COMPASSIONATE GIVING | 11 Carolyn Taggart | gshfoundation.com CG Fall 15_Layout 1 9/11/15 9:05 AM Page 14 WILLIAM H. ALBERS FOUNDATION MEMORIALIZING A LEGACY OF COMPASSIONATE CARE IMPACT “WE BELIEVE OUR FATHER’S COMMITMENT TO CARING FOR PEOPLE WHO MANY OTHERS HAD DISCARDED WAS HIS GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT.” – J. Harry Dornheggen, Jr. A ll patients, no matter the nature of their illness, deserve the best treatment available and the most compassionate care possible. As the founder of the first private psychiatric department in Greater Cincinnati in 1930, Good Samaritan Hospital remains committed to this belief and provides care to more than 2,000 patients every year with mental illness, many of whom are medically underserved. As national and local resources for people suffering from mental illness continue to decline, support for the Behavioral Health Unit at Good Samaritan Hospital has become more important than ever. Dr. Dornheggen also was the son-in-law of William H. Albers, founder of Albers Super Markets and creator of the William H. Albers Foundation in the mid-1950s to advance the quality of life for people in Cincinnati. Dr. Dornheggen’s children now act as Trustees for the Foundation and support many charitable efforts throughout the Cincinnati area. When they learned that the Behavioral Health Unit at Good Samaritan Hospital had not been renovated since their father’s tenure, they were eager to help ensure that patients experience the healing environment they deserve. The Trustees of the William H. Albers Foundation understand this need as well as anyone. Their father, Dr. J. Harry Dornheggen, was a significant member of the Psychiatric Unit at Good Sam from 1952-1976 and made many contributions to psychiatric patients who are far too often overlooked. Dr. Dornheggen was a tireless advocate for mental health and was devoted to providing high quality care to patients. There are many people, both past and present, who owe Dr. Dornheggen a debt of gratitude for his dedication. “We believe our father’s commitment to caring for people who many others had discarded was his greatest achievement. It is not only fitting to honor him by supporting the Behavioral Health Unit renovation at Good Sam, it is a privilege and something about which the William H. Albers Foundation is most proud,” says J. Harry Dornheggen, Jr. Because of the Foundation’s generosity, the work of Dr. Dornheggen will continue in an environment that matches his legacy of compassionate care. The physical transformation of the Behavioral Health Unit will enhance the treatment provided there, resulting in better outcomes that will bring comfort and peace to countless individuals for years to come. COMPASSIONATE GIVING | 12 | gshfoundation.com CG Fall 15_Layout 1 9/11/15 9:05 AM Page 15 HONORING THE PAST BY ADVANCING THE FUTURE T ake one step into Lair Kennedy’s office building and you will instantly know he has a profound respect for history. The office, a former fire station full of reclaimed building materials and salvaged items, reflects the heritage of the building itself and those who served to keep the community safe. At the same time, when you begin speaking with Lair, you will also instantly know he has his eye on the future with his interest in robotic-assisted surgery. It is this combination of respecting the past and continually innovating and improving for the future that made his gift to help purchase the Magellan Robotic System for Good Samaritan Hospital a natural fit. From the care that Lair and his family have received at Good Sam, Lair says he “has a deep appreciation for what an incredible place Good Sam is.” He understands that medical advancements are critical to improving patients’ lives, recognizing that in the past patient outcomes have been very different. Therefore, Good Sam’s robotics program was of particular interest to Lair as an opportunity to make a difference for the community. Good Sam has established a leadership position in robotics by being the first and largest provider of da Vinci surgical procedures in Cincinnati. Just as the da Vinci robot has revolutionized general surgery, the Magellan robotics system is causing a paradigm shift in vascular therapy. Through his professional involvement with the Magellan system and his knowledge of Good Sam’s market-leading robotics program, Lair says “Good Sam was the perfect fit to bring the Magellan system to Cincinnati.” After meeting with Good Sam surgeons and recognizing their commitment to remain at the forefront of robotic surgery, Lair chose to make a gift to help bring the Magellan to Good Sam. Of his decision, Lair says “it’s easy to support an organization that has given so much to my family, and I want to be able to provide that to other people.” IMPACT “IT’S EASY TO SUPPORT AN ORGANIZATION THAT HAS GIVEN SO MUCH TO MY FAMILY, AND I WANT TO BE ABLE TO PROVIDE THAT TO OTHER PEOPLE.” – Lair Kennedy COMPASSIONATE GIVING In the short time since the Magellan arrived, Good Sam physicians have pioneered new procedures and have quickly made Good Sam the worldwide leader in Magellan robotic-assisted surgeries. “I’m thrilled with the success of the program to date, and to be part of bringing the robot to Good Sam,” Lair says. “Cincinnati is so fortunate to have great institutions like Good Sam because of the rich history of our city. These institutions have been built to our benefit. It’s very easy to take our institutions for granted, and it is only with the support of current and future generations that they will continue to thrive. I want to do my part to keep that going.” With an impact on patient outcomes in Cincinnati and around the world, Lair Kennedy has honored Good Sam’s history of compassionate care by helping propel it into the future. | 13 | gshfoundation.com CG Fall 15_Layout 1 9/11/15 9:05 AM Page 16 CARING FOR THE FUTURE IMPACT RECIPIENTS OF THE ROBERT AND CHRISTINE STEINMANN FAMILY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS: ALYSSA THIEL, KATELYN WILKINS, KYLIE SHARROCK, KYLE DIPUCCIO D uring their lifetime, Robert and Christine Steinmann understood that education is the key to caring for self, family, and community. They also understood that oftentimes the support and kindness of others can advance someone on his or her journey during a time of need. That is why they created the Robert and Christine Steinmann Family Foundation, which provides scholarships to students at the Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science each year. In 1958 she married Robert Steinmann, a pharmacist and businessman who also came from modest means but worked hard to build a happy and successful life. Together, they wanted to provide other individuals the same opportunities they were given, and believed that investment in education was one way to accomplish this. The mission of their foundation, they said, is “to help those in need help themselves, through the practical application of knowledge and resources that improve the quality of their lives and the lives of future generations.” Christine, a graduate of the Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing (as it was then known in the 1950s), was one of six children. When her mother died at a young age, Christine was blessed with the help of others to get through that difficult time and eventually attend nursing school. Christine knew that the generosity of others allowed her to realize her potential, and one day wanted to extend this opportunity to others. COMPASSIONATE GIVING This year, Kyle DiPuccio, Kylie Sharrock, Alyssa Thiel and Katelyn Wilkins are the scholarship recipients of the Steinmann’s legacy of generosity. These students will learn not only the science of nursing, but also the art of nursing, resulting in competent, compassionate care to patients. Robert and Christine Steinmann would be happy to know that their gifts are impacting the future of not only these students, but of all those to whom they will provide care throughout their career. | 14 | gshfoundation.com CG Fall 15_Layout 1 9/11/15 9:05 AM Page 17 A DEEPER SENSE OF COMMITMENT B eing proud of and committed to the work we do is something we all strive for in our daily lives. Regardless of the task, taking pride in our day to day activities is fulfilling and helps give us a sense of purpose. For Dr. Erik Dunki-Jacobs, being committed to his work has taken on new meaning since making a gift to the TriHealth Cancer Institute Patient Fund. Dr. Dunki-Jacobs did his general surgery residency at Good Samaritan Hospital. After graduating in 2011, he completed a two-year fellowship at the University of Louisville in Surgical Oncology and Hepatico-pancreatico-biliary (HPB) Surgery. Dr. Dunki-Jacobs returned to Good Sam in 2013 and now practices as a surgical oncologist in the TriHealth Cancer and Surgical Institutes. He specializes in delivering advanced surgical care to patients diagnosed with a variety of cancers. When asked why he chose this field of medicine, Dr. Dunki-Jacobs explains, “Oncology is a specialty within surgery where I can have a longterm relationship with my patients and their families.” He also enjoys the collaborative aspect of his field. He regularly works with other types of cancer specialists in order to provide the best possible care for his patients. While collaboration is critical to his practice of medicine, Dr. Dunki-Jacobs also believes that collaboration is critical if philanthropy is going to make a difference for the patients and the community that Good Sam serves. “To have a hospital where we are proud to work and a program that provides care we can all be proud of requires a little bit extra,” he says. “If I am able to help with just a little part of that, and if other people do their parts, we can all work together and contribute significantly to the overall care for our patients.” Dr. Dunki-Jacobs is clearly dedicated to providing the best, most compassionate care possible for all patients. He also appreciates all that Good Sam has given to him and his career, as he considers Good Sam his “second home.” That’s why his gift, which will contribute to various efforts that will directly impact the lives of cancer patients and their families, was an “easy decision.” Of his gift, Dr. Dunki-Jacobs says, “I think that all of us as physicians are trying to give the best care to our patients. There are a lot of patients who can’t afford certain things and deserve a better quality of care. Giving helps me feel invested in them and invested in Good Sam. If my gift helps in any way, I’m happy with that.” IMPACT “THE MORE PEOPLE WHO ARE HELPING AND GIVING, THE MORE WE CAN ACCOMPLISH.” Giving back to Good Sam has provided Erik Dunki-Jacobs, MD with a deeper sense of commitment to the work he does every day and to the patients that he cares for. His hope is that others will feel the desire to contribute as well: “The more people who are helping and giving, the more we can accomplish.” – Erik Dunki-Jacobs, MD COMPASSIONATE GIVING | 15 | gshfoundation.com CG Fall 15_Layout 1 9/11/15 9:05 AM Page 18 THE HEART OF GIVING: FROM THE BEGINNING TO THE MOST ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY A ugust 12, 2005 is a date Hal and Donna Klink will always remember. It was one day before Hal’s birthday, and he was one of the first 100 people in Greater Cincinnati to undergo a heart procedure using minimally invasive, robotic-assisted surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital. Although the couple learned of Hal’s heart condition two years prior to surgery, the thought of a traditional open-chest procedure and the long, arduous recovery that would follow was too difficult to undertake. That all changed, however, when they met Dr. J. Michael Smith. In 2004, Hal was asked to join the Finance Committee of the Foundation Board of trustees. It was that involvement that caused him and Donna to witness the arrival of Good Sam’s first daVinci surgical robot which was made possible by generous donors. As time progressed they spoke with Dr. Smith and learned that Hal was a candidate for roboticassisted surgery with the daVinci. Together, they decided it was time to address Hal’s heart condition now that there was a minimally invasive option. The day of the surgery was a difficult one. They were simultaneously apprehensive and optimistic about the opportunity to pioneer new technology. Hal was taken into surgery, and the wait began for Donna and their two daughters. Donna remarks that while sitting and waiting while a loved one is in surgery is incredibly difficult, everyone at Good Sam was “fabulous,” noting that “all the people who touch your life that day are very important…I don’t think you could ask for nicer people to take care of you.” Hal’s surgery was successful, and due to the benefits of the da Vinci, Hal was able to return home after only three days in the hospital. He was back to work in two weeks. When asked of his experience, Hal has a simple, yet profound response: “It kept me alive.” IMPACT “GOOD SAM STANDS FOR COMPASSION” – Hal and Donna Klink Hal and Donna saw firsthand how the generosity of others can not only save a life, but do so in a way that maintains the best quality of life possible. Already involved in giving back to the community, including Good Sam in their efforts was natural. Hal and Donna support Good Samaritan Hospital both through gifts of treasure and time. Hal has served in multiple roles over the years as Chairman and Trustee of the Foundation, a TriHealth Board Committee Member, and a Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science Board Member. Donna is a member of The Good Samaritans, a volunteer organization associated with the Foundation dedicated to assisting Good Sam in its mission through raising funds to support various programs and initiatives. COMPASSIONATE GIVING Their most recent gift helped bring the next generation of robotic assisted surgery to Good Sam with the da Vinci Xi, the newest version of the same robot that saved Hal’s life a decade ago. With their gift, Hal and Donna have one principal hope: to save more lives. “Good Sam stands for compassion,” Donna says. “Our gift is just a part of that; it’s about giving back and helping others in the community where you live, the community where your family lives.” With the achievements made in Good Sam’s Robotics Program and the expanded offerings of minimally invasive procedures now possible with the da Vinci Xi, Hal and Donna Klink’s hope is coming true every single day. | 16 | gshfoundation.com CG Fall 15_Layout 1 9/11/15 9:05 AM Page 19 IMPACT YEAR IN REVIEW • JULY 2014 – JUNE 2015 GIFTS TO GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL FOUNDATION IMPACT PATIENT CARE AS WELL AS MEDICAL AND NURSING EDUCATION. CONTRIBUTIONS* Business/Corporation $899,661 (26%) Trust/Estate $126,413 (4%) Foundations $799,940 (23%) Guild $177,665 (5%) Individuals $1,433,532 (42%) Total $3,437,211 (100%) PROGRAM SUPPORT* Charity Care and $1,077,877 Community Support (20%) Education and Research $ 688,800 (13%) Capital and $3,607,087 Department Support (67%) Other $ 15,677 (0%) Total $5,389,441 (100%) *Unaudited Financials July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015 COMPASSIONATE GIVING | 17 | gshfoundation.com CG Fall 15_Layout 1 9/11/15 9:05 AM Page 20 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID CINCINNATI, OHIO PERMIT #9177 375 Dixmyth Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45220 www.gshfoundation.com THE GOOD SAMARITANS OF GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL FOUNDATION PRESENT FEBRUARY 6, 2016 2016 GALA BENEFICIARY Good Samaritan Hospital CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM along with Good Samaritan Free Health Center and Medical Education Research Fund