Give the gift of health.
Give health That’s what you can do when you make a gift in support of John Muir Health.
Give life by supporting our birth center, emergency services, cardiovascular services, cancer services, trauma center or any other program of your choice.
Give hope by ensuring that patients, families and our community continue to receive high quality, compassionate care – now and for generations to come.
Support the mission of John Muir Health.
What your gift can do: Rescue stroke, heart attack and trauma victims by helping John Muir Health provide the best possible trauma and emergency care. Welcome 2,600 babies born at John Muir Health each year and provide highly specialized care for multiples, premature or critically ill infants. Educate youth, new parents, seniors and our community about health, safety, nutrition and wellness by funding free classes, programs and services. Prevent or minimize invasive treatments for cancer, diabetes, heart disease and other serious conditions with early-detection screenings and new, non-invasive surgical procedures. Deliver health care to communities in need via John Muir Health’s Mobile Health Clinic and Mobile Dental Clinic. Build the future by helping to fund clinical research, innovative technologies and breakthrough advances in medical procedures and treatments.
John Muir Health is dedicated to improving the health of the communities we serve with quality and compassion.
By making a gift today you can… thank a physician, nurse, staff member or volunteer honor someone special or a special occasion support John Muir Health’s high-quality patient care ensure the highest level of care for you and your family save and improve lives in our community every day
“We get lots of flowers, candy, even home-baked cookies from grateful patients and families – and we appreciate those thoughtful gifts. But a donation of any amount in support of John Muir Health can help so many more people by providing us with new equipment, funding for special training, and resources that we can use to treat our patients every day.” JENEDITH G., R.N., B.S.N. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
“Any time a patient or family makes a gift in my honor, I am reminded of the essential reason why I became a doctor – to help people and to receive thanks and gratitude for the work I’m doing – for me, there’s no greater reward in the world.” VINCENT MASSULLO, M.D. Radiation Oncology
“We wanted to do something that would honor our mother and her life’s work as a John Muir Health nurse. We also wanted to help nurses now and in the future, so establishing a nursing education fund in our mom’s name was perfect, because as her name lives on, we’re helping nurses advance their careers at the same time.” KIM DAVIS, R.N., AND DIAN (DAVIS) BROWN on establishing the Victoria Davis, R.N., Nursing Education Endowment Fund
Why give?
“Last year, our daughter Zuleyma had 11 cavities, but we did not have dental insurance or the money to pay for a dentist. She was very self-conscious of how she looked and did not smile much because of her bad teeth. Thanks to the Mobile Dental Clinic, Zuleyma’s teeth are repaired and healthy, and she was able to retain all of her natural teeth. Now she is much happier, more self-confident and smiles a lot! We are so grateful for John Muir Health programs like the Mobile Dental Clinic that go out into the community and help children like Zuleyma and families such as ours. We cannot say thank you enough.” MARICELA AND SALVADOR PLACENCIA AND DAUGHTER ZULEYMA, AGE 10
“Thanks to the generosity of hundreds of donors, our state-ofthe-art Cardiovascular Institute (CVI) is now at the forefront of cardiovascular research and education. In addition to being selected for several national studies and clinical trials, John Muir Health’s CVI is one of only a few Bay Area hospital facilities to offer transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) for severely ill patients who cannot tolerate traditional open-heart surgery.” GARY GERSHONY, M.D. Director, Cardiovascular Research, Education and Technology
Because John Muir Health provides world-class health care that you can count on, right here in our own community. Because John Muir Health is a not-for-profit health care organization that invests all revenue back into its services and into the local community. Because John Muir Health was founded by local residents and remains locally operated, governed and managed. Because you want the best care for you and your family, your friends and our community. Because you can. Gifts of any amount are greatly appreciated. Smaller gifts are often pooled together to maximize their impact and collective benefit. Every gift makes a difference!
How you can help Choose what you want to support: Where the Need is Greatest at John Muir Health Also referred to as an “unrestricted” gift, this designation applies your gift when and where needs are most urgent. A John Muir Health Program of Your Choice Also referred to as a “restricted” gift, this designation directs your gift to the department(s) or area(s) that you specify. Create an Endowment A special fund that is created by investing a principal gift, or “fund corpus,” to generate annual interest that will provide John Muir Health with your support in perpetuity. Choose how you want to make your gift: –
Cash
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Check or money order made payable to John Muir Health Foundation
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Credit card: MasterCard, Visa, or American Express gratefully accepted
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Online at johnmuirhealth.com/givehealth
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Auto-Pay or Electronic Fund Transfer through your banking institution
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A stock transfer to Charles Schwab Account # 4761-3255, DTC 0164
Leave your legacy.
Taking care of family. That’s what Legacy Planning with John Muir Health is all about. There are several ways that you can plan for the future to create income for you and your family, and ultimately make a significant charitable gift to John Muir Health. Charitable estate planning can be beneficial
to families and individuals of various ages and income levels. Contact our Office of Legacy Planning at (925) 941-2120 to find out what planning a legacy gift with John Muir Health can do for you and your loved ones – now and in the future.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does John Muir Health need donations?
How will my donation be used?
As a community-based, not-for-profit health care organization, John Muir Health invests all revenue back into its services and into the local community. The increasing demand for high-quality, innovative care continues to create needs that can be met more immediately through donor support. Philanthropic gifts help to sustain and enhance the “margin of excellence� that distinguishes John Muir Health as a top-rated health care provider and a vital community asset.
Your donation provides needed funding for life-saving medical equipment, advances in technology, clinical research, educational programs and health services for underserved populations in our community.
Can I designate my donation to a specific program or department? Yes. Your gift is important, and you are encouraged to direct your support in a way that is meaningful to you. Or you can make an unrestricted gift, which will be used Where the Need is Greatest at John Muir Health.
Can I honor a doctor, nurse or loved one with my gift? Yes. You can honor, thank or pay tribute to someone special and help ensure top-quality care and services for others with your thoughtful gift.
I can only afford a small gift amount. What difference could that make? Your gift of any amount is valuable and appreciated. When pooled together, multiple gifts can help fund a wide range of needs, including multi-million-dollar medical equipment or visionary capital projects. Every gift helps. Is my gift tax deductible? Yes. John Muir Health Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Federal Tax ID 94-2650855. All charitable gifts are tax deductible as allowed by law.
If you have additional questions, please call John Muir Health Foundation at (925) 947-4449 or send an email to foundation@johnmuirhealth.com. Visit us online at johnmuirhealth.com/givehealth.
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We saved a life today. You can too! You and your family can help our doctors and nurses do what they do best by making a gift in support of John Muir Health. Your generous contribution is an investment in our community’s good health - now and for generations to come. Make a donation and make a difference. You too can save a life today. If you have questions, or would like more information, please call John Muir Health Foundation at (925) 947-4449 or send an email to foundation@johnmuirhealth.com. Visit us online at johnmuirhealth.com/givehealth.