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Helping children reach their fullest potential
Hope and support
Therapy is critical to improving Gabriel’s mobility,
strength and function. During the first two years,
“he saw a lot of local therapists,” said Julie, who
lives in Chehalis. Then someone recommended
the CTU. “Nothing compares. We’re able to get all
the help he needs in one place.”
The CTU pediatric therapists are committed to
helping children with special needs become as
functional and independent as possible. Every
Friday morning, the Leith family makes the long
drive to Puyallup for occupational, physical and
speech therapy. “Everyone there is wonderful,”
Julie said. “They’re like family.”
Collaboration and creativity
“Having everything under one roof allows for a
level of collaboration that is difficult to match,” said
pediatric physical therapist Brenna Brandsma.
L to R: Steve Shores, Gabe Leith, Jill Conner and Brenna Brandsma
Four-year-old Gabriel Leith was born
with a condition that greatly affects his
mobility and strength. But with family
support and the dedicated team at
Good Samaritan Children’s Therapy
Unit (CTU), there’s no telling how far he
can go.
Five months into Julie Leith’s second pregnancy,
an ultrasound showed that her unborn baby was
suffering from a congenital disorder. But it wasn’t
until her son was born at MultiCare Tacoma
General Hospital that doctors could make the
diagnosis: severe amyoplasia arthrogryposis
multiplex congenita. For Gabriel, the condition
Crawl, walk, run,
stroll or roll at Sound
to Narrows
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has resulted in joint contractures (permanent
shortening of joints) and muscle weakness
throughout his entire body.
Unable to breathe on his own or swallow, Gabriel
spent more than a month in the Neonatal Intensive
Care Unit at Tacoma General. “The good news is,
arthrogryposis is worst the day that children are
born,” Julie said. “And cognitively, Gabriel is very
bright. One of the NICU nurses described him as
having an old soul.”
On November 1, 2008, the little boy was strong
enough to go home. He required a sleep apnea
monitor, a feeding tube, a suction machine and
oxygen. “The first nine months I didn’t sleep much,”
Julie said. “I worried he would stop breathing.”
Celebrating
volunteers
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Her initial goal was to build Gabriel’s confidence
and trust. “Now he really enjoys his therapy time.
He is much braver and more willing to try new
activities.” Brenna works with him on everything
from range of motion to stretching, sitting
balance and mobility. She also manages his
orthotics and equipment.
Cont. on page 2.
Gabe with his mom, Julie
Mary Bridge
volunteer makes
a Legacy gift
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Cont. from page 1.
Steve Shores is a pediatric occupational therapist
specializing in assistive technology for the CTU.
He loves working with children and their families,
and “loves figuring out how to modify equipment
so that it’s aesthetic, safe, economical and
therapeutically functional.”
Steve and his colleagues adapted a motorized
wheelchair for Gabriel. Because his head is the
most functional part of his body, switches were
integrated into the headrest so he could steer. “It
took some time for him to get comfortable, but
then his learning curve skyrocketed,” Steve said.
Speech therapy is another crucial part of his
treatment. Jill Conner, speech therapist, engages
Gabriel in a variety of activities and games to help
further his communication skills. “He’s made
tremendous progress in the past 15 months,”
she noted.
Bringing groundbreaking
3D mammography to our region
Women throughout Pierce and King counties will
soon benefit from a powerful new tool in the fight
against breast cancer.
Thanks to the vision, leadership and generosity
of the Gary E. Milgard Family Foundation, the
Carol Milgard Breast Center was awarded a
$2.75 million grant to provide 3D mammography
to patients.
Breast tomosynthesis (tomo) technology offers
a three-dimensional view of breast tissue, with
greater detail and accuracy over traditional
imaging.
Tomo improves breast cancer detection by 10
to 30 percent. With earlier detection of smaller
cancers, there are more treatment options — and
more lives saved. Tomo also reduces the number
of false positives by as much as 30 percent,
sparing patients the anxiety, inconvenience and
expense of returning for another procedure. Inspiring teamwork for women’s health
Tomo is groundbreaking technology. But just
as extraordinary is the inspirational role that a
private family foundation has played in improving
health care in its community. The Gary E.
Milgard Foundation has prompted focused,
long-term collaboration among the major health
care organizations in the greater community to
improve breast health.
Jill finds that working with her colleagues “really
helps us meet the needs of the whole child.” For
example, Steve will position Gabriel for a certain
activity, then Jill will help the little boy successfully
communicate with others during the activity.
Donor support is integral to the many programs
and services that the CTU provides families like
the Leiths. “Some of our clients need services that
insurance does not always cover,” Brenna said.
“Without donor funding, we wouldn’t be able to
do the work we do.”
“It is quite clear that the Milgard Family
Foundation is visionary when it comes to health
care for women in our community,” stated Diane
Cecchettini, RN, President and CEO of MultiCare
Health System. “They have been instrumental
in fostering ongoing teamwork,” she added,
referring to the combined efforts of Franciscan
Health System, MultiCare, TRA Medical Imaging
How 3D mammography works
Tomosynthesis (3D mammography)
takes multiple images of the breast in
just seconds and converts the images
into thin layers or “slices.” Radiologists
can examine one slice at a time, so they
can better detect even small cancers
while ruling out anomalies.
and Diagnostic Imaging Northwest to bring tomo
technology to clinics throughout the region.
Six tomo units will be installed in the Carol Milgard
Breast Center in the summer of 2013. Within
the next two years, additional tomo locations will
include Gig Harbor, Auburn, Covington, Puyallup/
Sunrise, Federal Way, Bonney Lake and Auburn.
“It is our goal to make sure that our entire
community has access to the best in breast
health care,” explained Christine Zemanek,
CEO of the Gary E. Milgard Family Foundation.
“We are gratified to have these key players
working together for the good of the whole. This
partnership, plus the dramatic acceleration of
new technology, is resulting in earlier detection.
It’s saving lives!”
Making great strides
Every day, Gabriel and his family face numerous
challenges. He needs 24-hour care. He has a
tracheotomy tube to keep his airway open as well
as a feeding tube. He must wear splints, a torso
brace and ankle/foot orthotics.
Yet Julie knows that the sky’s the limit for her son.
“A year ago, he couldn’t sit and hold his head up
unassisted. Now he can.” He has also learned to
walk using a walker. “He may not do things in the
conventional way — but he’ll do it Gabriel’s way.
“The CTU can make anything possible.”
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About the Carol Milgard Breast Center
Opened in 2009, this non-profit breast imaging center is named in honor
of Carol Milgard, a long-time Tacoma resident, philanthropist and breast
cancer survivor. The Carol Milgard Breast Center is jointly owned by
MultiCare Health System and Franciscan Health System, and managed
by TRA Medical Imaging.
www.carolmilgard3D.org
Yes, you are invited!
Fun-raising events
to support the health
of our communities
SOUND TO NARROWS
SATURDAY June 8, 2013
What a run! Roman Meal Sound to Narrows is a
tradition — and one of the oldest organized runs on
the West Coast. From diaper-dash toddlers to active
octogenarians, the community gathers to crawl, walk,
run, stroll or roll along 2K, 5K or 12K courses. Despite the
festive atmosphere, this is a race that puts runners to the test
— there are some infamous hills along this challenging course!
Roman Meal Sound to Narrows promotes the health of the
community and benefits the MultiCare Center for Healthy Living.
www.soundtonarrows.org
GOLF CLASSIC
FRIDAY July 19, 2013
This popular event, presented by the Korum for Kids
Foundation, has a tradition of selling out — and a tradition
of supporting the Children’s Therapy Unit (CTU) at Good
Samaritan Hospital.
The CTU has its own unique building, the Ark, designed to
be a playful and purposeful setting for special needs children.
These young patients, from toddlers to teenagers, receive innovative,
individualized therapies, customized equipment and the latest technologies to help each of them
realize his or her possibilities. For an autistic child who cannot bear to be touched, this may mean
gaining the ability to hug his mom or shake hands when introduced. For a child with cerebral palsy,
this can be the day her wheelchair is shoved into a corner and she walks across the room while
her parents cheer through their tears. For some children and their families, even the smallest
accomplishments represent unimaginable strides that would not have happened without the CTU
— and the CTU would not have happened without consistent support from the community.
NORTHWEST
CORKS & CRUSH
SATURDAY May 18, 2013
A delightful blend of wine tasting,
dining and a lively auction, this
event attracts a cadre of Northwest
winemakers and wine aficionados
— as well as the many members
of the community who have a big
heart for Good Samaritan Hospital
and the critical services it provides.
www.nwcorksandcrush.com
FESTIVAL
OF TREES 2012
www.goodsamfoundation.org
COURAGE CLASSIC
SATURDAY, SUNDAY AND MONDAY August 3 – 5, 2013
It’s not about the food — although the Pierce County Rotary Clubs
who support the Alaska Airlines Courage Classic with incredible
meals earn rave reviews from our riders! Every year, hundreds of
bicyclists ascend and descend three daunting mountain passes
in the Cascade Range, traveling 173 miles in three days.
Thank you to all who attended, shopped and
waved your bid cards, raising $1.7 million to
support Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital!
The ride touches many lives — the riders, their sponsors, the
volunteers — and especially the children who are served by the Child
Abuse Intervention Department at Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital.
The department treats over 1,100 children annually who have been the
victims of sexual assault or abuse. The stories are heartbreaking, the care
is critical and support from Courage Classic and the community is very
much needed.
Associated Petroleum Products, Inc. (APP)
www.courageclassic.org
With gratitude to the co-presenting
sponsors:
Emerald Queen Casino (EQC)
Potelco, Inc.
Propel Insurance
Tacoma Rainiers
Mary Bridge Brigade
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Our volunteer organizations
Mary Bridge Brigade:
Champions for children’s health
With approximately 850 members in 37 guilds,
and more than $30 million raised to date, Mary
Bridge Brigade is a powerful force.
popular and profitable fundraisers is the Holiday
Wreath Sale, which involves dozens of volunteers
and thousands of wreaths.
“We’re very proud of what we do,” said Sue Richey,
Brigade President and a former teacher. “Children
have always been my life. And it’s so rewarding to
work with people on the board, in the guilds and at
the hospital.”
The Mary Bridge Gift Shops, located inside Mary
Bridge and Tacoma General are also beloved.
All proceeds go to Mary Bridge programs and
services.
Originally the Tacoma
Orthopedic Association,
the Brigade was born
in 1921 to reach out to
underprivileged children
who needed medical care.
Later, members launched
a fundraising campaign to
help build MultiCare Mary
Bridge Children’s Hospital,
which opened in 1955.
For the health and
safety of children
Sheilah Webb, volunteer,
Mary Bridge Health Center gift shop
Today, members continue to devote themselves
to Mary Bridge, ensuring that children in our
community receive the care they deserve —
regardless of the family’s ability to pay. The
Brigade contributes to a variety of pediatric
services and programs, as well as major
campaigns.
To raise funds, members share their time,
resources and hearts in many ways — from
supporting Mary Bridge Festival of Trees,
to selling handcrafted items, to hosting wine
tastings and auctions. One of the Brigade’s most
In addition to raising
funds, “we’re here to
be a service to patients
and families and staff,”
said Linda Armstrong,
Gift Shops Manager,
who’s been a part of the
Brigade for nearly 20
years. “The shops are a
destination and a place
of serenity for patients
and visitors.”
She’s particularly grateful
for the friendships she’s
developed with the dozens of hard-working
volunteers who keep things running smoothly.
“I don’t know what I’d do without these ladies.”
New Name,
Same
Commitment
Fifteen caring women started the
Tacoma Orthopedic Association
(TOA) in 1921, at a time when many
children were facing orthopedic
issues — and years before Mary
Bridge welcomed its first patients.
To better reflect the organization of
today, the board of trustees voted to
officially change the name of TOA
to Mary Bridge Brigade. One thing
that will never change? Members will
always be champions for children’s
health.
Looking toward the future
As president, Sue is excited to keep spreading
the word about the Brigade. “We look forward
to continuing to be a viable organization, and
to reach people who have a love of helping and
caring for children’s health. It’s a very special
organization to be a part of.”
www.marybridgebrigade.org
Becky Martinson, volunteer, in the main lobby of the
building that’s home to Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital
and Tacoma General Hospital
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L to R: Joan Shelman, Sue Richey,
Julie Horschel, Jo Roller
L to R: Linda Kongslie, Ron Glaser, Shirley Jester, Gloria Jackson, Louise Owens, Harriet Macomber, Jackie Stevick, Peggy Olson
Good Samaritan Hospital Auxiliary
“A desire to be a light in this world,” is what drew
Janet Salisbury to Good Samaritan Hospital
Auxiliary more than five years ago. Recently
named president of the Auxiliary, “I love teaming
up with the other volunteers. It’s empowering.”
The Auxiliary was formed in 1953 by a group of
45 women who volunteered at Puyallup’s Good
Samaritan and Lutheran Minor hospitals (merging
in 1958 to become Good Samaritan Hospital).
Members sewed items for the nursery, restocked
medical cabinets and held rummage sales.
The generosity and compassion of those early
volunteers continues today.
For the wellbeing of the community
Auxiliary members have contributed millions
of hours and raised more than $4 million dollars
since 1982. Funds are primarily raised through
the hospital’s gift shops and Grannies’ Attic
Thrift Shop.
Grannies’ Attic started 15 years ago as a two-day
sale, eventually blossoming into an impressive
second-hand store. Kat Boyle, who has served as
manager for seven years, can’t imagine working
anywhere else. “Every day is a great adventure,”
she said. What makes her job so special is the staff
of 70 older adult volunteers. “Their work ethic,
dedication and selflessness are just incredible.
They really give their all.”
The store provides a gathering place for people
in the community, as well. “Our regulars love
coming here,” Kat said. “We’re part of the fabric
of their lives.”
Filling in the gaps
Good Samaritan Auxiliary and the Auxiliary’s
Celebrate Seniority group each commit $25,000
to help fill gaps in funding for programs and
“There’s a wonderful energy here,” Janet said.
“The connections you make, and knowing that you
touched someone — there’s nothing like it.”
www.multicare.org/auxiliary
Knowing that you
touched someone —
there is nothing like it.
JANET SALISBURY
President, Good Samaritan Auxiliary
services at Good Samaritan. Recent support has
included a heated baby scale for the Birth Center;
and a YMCA group membership for residents of
Good Samaritan’s Luckett House, which serves
mentally challenged adults; and vouchers for
shoes that accomodate custom orthotics for
Children’s Therapy Unit (CTU) patients.
The Auxiliary also sponsors several annual events,
including Northwest Corks & Crush and Come
Walk With Me. The event that’s especially dear
to the hearts of members is “Celebration of our
Stars” for the Children’s Therapy Unit (CTU).
During this special evening, young participants
have the opportunity to showcase their unique
gifts and accomplishments.
“I love being involved,” said Gretchen Herris,
past president of the Auxiliary and current board
member. “I hope to inspire more people to join us.”
Volunteers
reaching out
Celebrate Seniority is a program
for members 55 and better, many
of whom choose to stay active as
volunteers for Good Samaritan.
Their efforts include bicycle
helmet fitting, tutoring and blood
pressure testing. They are also the
driving force behind the success of
Grannies’ Attic Thrift Shop.
Pat Mattoon gives Zachary Kadyk
a helmet-fitting hug
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Good that endures
You can make a lasting difference in the lives of children and their families
by making an estate gift and becoming a Legacy Circle member.
Mary Bridge
named among top
pediatric hospitals
in the USA
“The little guys
– you’ve got
to take care
of them.”
For Geanellen and Jerry
Kuranko, this simple statement is
all that needs to be said about their
decision to include Mary Bridge
Children’s Hospital in their estate
plans. Although it was many years
ago, the couple vividly remembers
the occasions when their daughters
were hospitalized, one with a
traumatic brain injury and the other
with a chronic illness. Their children
recovered – but “the things we
saw other children go through was
etched in our minds.”
L to R: Sheldon Arkin, Geanellen and Jerry Kuranko with a few of the 300 clocks
that served as an intriguing backdrop to the tree Sheldon designed. Sheldon is
MultiCare’s revered Horticulturist and Landscape Designer – and a seasoned
veteran of Festival of Trees.
That concern prompted the couple
to make their legacy helping sick
children. It has also resulted in a very
busy retirement, filled with activities that support
hospitalized children, from sewing beautiful
pillowcases that patients can keep to building a
For more
information about
Legacy Circle, contact
Scott Claeys at scott.
claeys@multicare.org or
253.403.1289.
Share the Kurankos’ vision
and generosity. Include
a bequest in your will to
Good Samaritan Foundation,
Mary Bridge Children’s
Foundation or MultiCare
Health Foundation.
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marvelously crafted rocking horse for Festival of
Trees. (The rocking horse has a real saddle and
carries a special Kuranko message on each of its
hooves: Love, Faith, Charity, Honesty.)
Last summer, Geanellen and Jerry undertook a
rather unusual quest for Mary Bridge. They spent
every Friday morning searching garage sales for
clocks, with a “rule” of spending no more than
$2 per item. When people heard the reason the
couple was rummaging for clocks, they often
responded, “Oh, if it’s for Mary Bridge, just take
it!” The conversations with so many people in
so many corners of Pierce County made the
adventure even more rewarding. Ultimately, they
collected 150 clocks for a tree that featured an
amazing 300 timepieces and raised $28,000 for
the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Mary Bridge.
From small teddy bears to a significant legacy gift,
the Kurankos’ generosity will support some of the
most vulnerable children in our community, now
and in the future.
Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health
Center was named one of the country’s
Top Hospitals by the Leapfrog Group for
providing the safest and highest quality
care to pediatric patients. Mary Bridge is
the only pediatric hospital in the Pacific
Northwest, and one of only 12 children’s
hospitals in the country, to receive this
recognition. The Leapfrog Group is the
toughest standard-bearer in the hospital
industry. Its annual survey focuses on key
issues including mortality rates, infection
rates, safety practices, and measures of
efficiency.
The award is an accolade not only to the
Mary Bridge staff, but the hundreds of
volunteers and donors whose dedication
and support provides the extra margin
of excellence — for all children who need
care, regardless of their families’ ability
to pay.
Of further note:
MultiCare’s Allenmore, Good Samaritan
and Tacoma General hospitals received
the Leapfrog Group’s “A” rating for safety,
the only hospitals in the South Sound to
receive an A grade.
Four generations
of MultiCare
“We’ve always felt the need to return to the
community that gives so much to us,” said Tom
Taylor, MultiCare Health Foundation board
member and Tacoma native.
The Taylor family’s connection to MultiCare
stretches back to 1913, when Tom’s physician
grandfather set up his eye, ear, nose and throat
practice in Tacoma. “My mother remembered
waiting in the car for her dad to make his rounds
at Tacoma General,” Tom said.
His mother, Eleanor Taylor, who passed away on
January 4, 2013, was born at Tacoma General
Hospital. An active member of the community,
she was involved with the Mary Bridge Brigade
for 30 years.
Tom and his wife, Jackie, were Tacoma General
babies, as was their daughter, Mimi Knodel. Today
she serves as an occupational therapist in the
Children’s Therapy Unit at Good Samaritan Hospital.
“We’re terribly proud of her,” Tom said. Mimi and her
husband, Ben Knodel, have two young children,
Kassidy and Blake — born at Good Samaritan.
Tom and Jackie are
delighted to support “the
tremendous breadth of
programs” that MultiCare
offers — from Tree House:
A Place for Families to
the Emergency Services
Campaign. Tom, a runner
for many years, also
participates in Sound to
Narrows.
Tom appreciates MultiCare
on many levels. As an
insurance underwriter and
owner of Taylor-Thomason
Insurance Brokers,
“I’m aware of medical
costs, and I can see that
MultiCare is run very
efficiently.”
L to R standing: Tom and Ben. L to R seated: Eleanor, Jackie, Kassidy, Mimi and Blake.
He is especially impressed with the
organization’s “quality and extreme caring that
emanates from the CEO on down. And all the
research they’re doing to further the cause of
better medicine right here in our community
— that’s really exciting. MultiCare is truly at the
leading edge.”
The numbers, the words
Tree House: A Place for Families
Tree House is a former apartment building
repurposed for the families of our most vulnerable
patients. It is near Mary Bridge Children’s and
Tacoma General hospitals. It gives families in
crisis a nearby place to stay that is as comforting
as it is comfortable. Many families do not have the
financial means to cover the cost of their stays;
Tree House is supported in part by generous
donors.
Many of the families who find their way to Tree
House are from Pierce County — and many are
much farther from home. Tacoma General offers
the closest Level III Neonatal Intensive Care
Unit for newborns in nine counties. Mary Bridge
is nationally recognized for excellence and is
designated as a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center.
Statistics
In 2012, Tree House served 981 families. The
average length of stay was seven nights, and a
new record for longest stay was set at 126 days.
On a typical night, there are about 20 families.
Eighty-two volunteer groups donated 2,562
hours to the Tree House meal program, cooking
and serving dinner, and just being there for
worried parents and grandparents.
Hundreds of people donated items for the Tree
House pantry, including 125 boxes of Girl Scout
cookies.
JOURNAL ENTRIES
Tree House gave us a sense of
stability when we thought the ground
under our feet would give way.
We were here 2 ½ months when
our son was born at 27 weeks.
This is the greatest place
I never want to come back to!
We were in bad shape when we
arrived and you became our angels.
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GOOD SAMARITAN FOUNDATION
2013–2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OFFICERS
Rob Buck, Chair
John Aakre, Vice Chair
Billy Korum, Treasurer
Jon Edmonds, Secretary
Greg Gustafson, Immediate Past Chair
MultiCare Health System
PO Box 5296
Tacoma, WA 98415
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
James Barfoot
Wayne Barnard
Rev. Dan Gerken
Jon Edmonds
Kristine Grace, DDS, MS, PS
Greg Helle
Gretchen Herris
Suzy Johnstone
Margie King
Darbi Krumpos
Debra Larson
Vinay Malhotra, MD
Marianne Offenbecher
Karyn Osborne
Dave Radcliffe
Janet Salisbury
Amanda Tucci
Sam Tuttle
Peter Wiederspan
Brigitte Woodard
Linda Yates
TOUCHING
LIVES
Good Samaritan Foundation Mary Bridge Children’s Foundation
MultiCare Health Foundation
S P R I N G 2 013
EMERITUS DIRECTORS
Ray Dally
Don Mott, MD
Dear Colleagues, Donors, Friends and Supporters,
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
On a horrific day last May, Sarah Davis wasn’t breathing. She lay bloodied and broken, thrown from her
car that was smashed by a speeding Ford F-350 pickup in East Pierce County. The 18-year-old was
bleeding internally, her pelvis was fractured in five places and she had deep lacerations across her face,
arms and legs. The EMTs were surprised she was alive.
Barb Herbert
Executive Director
Good Samaritan Foundation
Glenn Kasman
President
MultiCare East Pierce Region
Sara Long
Vice President
Foundations of MultiCare
MARY BRIDGE CHILDREN’S
FOUNDATION 2013–2014
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OFFICERS
Todd Donato, MD, Chair
Linda McKeag, Vice Chair
Lila Widemann, Treasurer
Amy Lewis, Secretary
Mark Holcomb, Immediate Past Chair
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Rex Bates
Lisa Block, DMD
Donna Boulanger
Angela Connelly
Craig Davidson
Kathy Dobler
Ginny Douglas
Tom Gideon
Kelly Givens
Dale Hall, MD
Tammy Hall
Mike Harle
Julie Horschel
John McGowan
Peter Norman
Frank Pupo, Jr.
Nicholas Rajacich, MD
Laura Reynolds
Sue Richey
Ronna Schreiner
Erin Shagren
Joan Shelman
Melawati Yuwono, MD
Ann Zenczak
Sarah was brought to the Emergency Department at MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, where
doctors and nurses worked hard to save her life. Her family was told to take it “one hour at a time.”
They moved into Tree House: A Place for Families, to stay near their daughter.
She underwent multiple surgeries — six in one week during the first harrowing days after the accident.
She had to learn how to walk again. Eat again. Shower. Thirteen days after the accident, she went
home. Less than two weeks after her discharge, she was able to graduate with her class at Cascade
Christian High School. Today, she is a freshman at Pacific Lutheran University, studying to be a nurse.
One morning, nine months after the crash, Sarah returned to Tacoma General to meet with many of the
people who helped her along her road to recovery. Sarah and her family sat on a stage.
First onstage were the EMTs who brought her to Tacoma General, followed by the
trauma physician, physician assistant, and the nurses who helped stabilize her.
Eventually she was surrounded by more than 50 people. It brought tears to Sarah’s
parents and many in the audience – including me.
The honor is yours as well
You could have been honored on that stage with Sarah as well. After all, our donors
helped ensure that trauma patients receive exceptional care in an exceptional facility.
The new Emergency Departments at Tacoma General and Mary Bridge Children’s
Hospitals were completed in April 2010 — and thousands of generous donors in our
community contributed almost $30 million to The Emergency Services Campaign.
EMERITUS DIRECTOR
Thank you also for supporting Sarah’s family through those critical hours and days when their daughter
was fighting for her life and they were staying at Tree House when they weren’t right at her side. Tree
House is a cherished cause for many of our donors and volunteers — and the families who stay there
never fail to express their heartfelt gratitude to us, which I am now extending to you.
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
Sincerely,
Executive Director
Mary Bridge Children’s Foundation
Sara J. Long
Vice President, Foundations of MultiCare
James Morton
Frank Colarusso
Sara Long
Vice President
Foundations of MultiCare
Mady Murrey, RN
Chief Operating Officer
MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital
MULTICARE HEALTH FOUNDATION
2013-2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OFFICERS
Kent Roberts, Chair
Andrew Levine, MD, Vice Chair
Kit Severson, Treasurer
C.W. Herchold, Secretary
Don Johnson, Immediate Past Chair
© 2013 MultiCare
BOARD MEMBERS
Robyn Anderson
Ann Brown
Kally Dowling
Jeff Gellert
William Holderman, MD
Cedric Howard, PhD
Julie Krilich
Margaret Lapin
Bett Lucas
David McEntee
Kathy McLean
Rich Osaka
Lori Ann Reeder
Emily Reiter
Claude Remy
Colette Taylor
Tom Taylor
Sulja Warnick
EMERITUS DIRECTORS
Tina De Falco
Christine Michaud
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
Linda Kaye Briggs
Executive Director
MultiCare Health Foundation
Elise Fornadley, RN
Chief Operating Officer
MultiCare Allenmore Hospital
Sara Long
Vice President
Foundations of MultiCare
Lisa Strom, RN
Chief Operating Officer
MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital