Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters
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Trauma on the Field CHKD Sports Medicine team tackles Brooke’s bad break
A Picture of Health
Born on the Fourth of July
More Than A Hospital
Craniofacial team helps Tucker
NICU deploys special care for Corwin
CHKD by the numbers
Reflections Expanding to serve children in our region. Don’t be surprised if you see construction fences and signs with the CHKD blocks logo cropping up around the region in the coming months. We’ll be the new kids on the block at several locations during the coming year. At the beginning of the year, CHKD Health Center at Loehmann’s Plaza will open on Virginia Beach Boulevard with urgent care and sports medicine services, including a gym and pool for sports physical therapy patients. In the spring, another urgent care and sports medicine physical therapy location will open in the new Tech Center in Newport News. Then, next summer, a CHKD Health Center is scheduled to open in Virginia Beach at Landstown Commons and will also feature urgent care and sports medicine, along with pediatric specialty clinics and wellness services, including Healthy You for Life, CHKD’s pediatric weight management program. Meeting the growing needs for pediatric healthcare and wellness in our community would be impossible without your steadfast support, and we’ll be sharing information soon on how you can help us as we take on future projects. We thank you for your ongoing commitment to the future health of our region and the families and children who depend on our care.
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CHKD Sports Medicine team tackles Brooke’s bad break
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Calendar of Events
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Cover photo by Jason Williams.
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33,383 visits
to CHKD sports medicine physical therapy last year helped young athletes recuperate from or prevent injuries. Patients work with sport medicine physical therapists at CHKD Health Centers in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News and Norfolk.
15,516 visits were made to CHKD’s allergy program
last year for conditions including asthma, sinusitis, seasonal hay fever and food allergies.
650 volunteers provided more than 24,000 hours of support for
children at CHKD last year. Volunteers work in every area of the hospital. They rock babies, help office staff keep up with paperwork and find fun things for patients to do in the hospital activity room.
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57 therapy dogs
make up the CHKD Buddy Brigade – a roster including retrievers, poodles, shelties and shepherds. They visit patients to ease the stress and anxiety that a medical visit can cause. All dogs are certified and trained to work with children. This year, CHKD’s Buddy Brigade celebrates 10 years of service to patients and their families.
50+ red wagons are used to wheel young children to surgery at
CHKD’s main hospital in Norfolk and CHKD Health and Surgery Centers in Virginia Beach and Newport News.
183,183 children
received primary care last year from a CHKD Medical Group pediatrician at one of 28 practice locations throughout Hampton Roads and northeastern North Carolina.
26,000 crayons
are passed out each year to children staying at the hospital – that’s 500 a week!
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A PICTURE OF HEALTH
CHKD’s craniofacial team helps Tucker – and his family – through surgery. ike most proud mothers, Kristin Bond of Newport News has taken many photos of her 2-year-old son, Tucker. While snapshots of her toddler’s sweet grin bring a smile to her face, the photos that she shares most often are those that chronicle Tucker’s surgery and recovery at CHKD when he was just 5 months old. When Tucker was born at Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center on July 19, 2013, doctors immediately noted the elongated shape of his head – a telltale sign of a birth defect called craniosynostosis. Kristin left the hospital with a referral to Dr. Joseph Dilustro, a pediatric neurosurgeon at CHKD, for an evaluation. “It was overwhelming,” says Kristin. “As a new mom with a newborn baby, it was terrifying news to get because I didn’t know what it meant for Tucker’s health and future.” Craniosynostosis affects the growth and shape of the skull. A newborn’s skull is made up of five bony plates with joints – also called sutures – between them. These sutures are open at birth to accommodate the rapid growth of the brain, and normally grow together between the ages of 2 and 3. Craniosynostosis occurs when one or more of the plates grow together prematurely and the suture becomes closed. When this happens, the skull becomes misshapen and, in some cases, brain development can be affected. During an evaluation at CHKD, Dr. Dilustro diagnosed 4-day-old Tucker with the most common form of craniosynostosis – sagittal craniosynostosis. “In this type, the suture that runs along the top of the child’s skull – from the soft spot on the top of the head to the back of the head – has fused closed, causing the child’s skull to bulge in the front and back of the head,” he says. Dr. Dilustro explained that, because the bones of the skull are still soft in infants, the optimal treatment would be surgery before Tucker’s first birthday, ideally between 4 and 6 months of age. Dr. Dilustro and pediatric plastic surgeon Dr. Jesus Gil B. Inciong, medical director of CHKD’s craniofacial surgery program, would perform the delicate operation together with the support of a comprehensive craniofacial team including pediatric anesthesiologists, surgical nurses and intensive care specialists.
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Kristin Bond took snapshots of her son, Tucker, as he recovered from surgery to correct craniosynostosis. The photos were compiled in an album and are shared to help other families of children facing similar procedures.
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Before surgery
Right after surgery
Day 4
Day 3
Day 5
Two and a half months after surgery These are just a few of the photos showing Tucker before and after surgery.
“While the surgery is very specialized, Tucker’s correction was a straightforward case,” says Dr. Dilustro, who performs approximately 25 craniosynostosis surgeries a year.“ CHKD has been doing both simple and complex craniofacial surgeries for more than 30 years, and we have a highly experienced team of specially trained pediatric medical professionals and resources to provide excellent care and outcomes for kids.” In fact, the well-known charity, Operation Smile, which provides free craniofacial reconstruction surgery to children all over the world, regularly collaborates with CHKD on cases that are especially complex, bringing many international patients to the hospital for surgery and follow-up care. And like many other dedicated CHKD physicians and staff members, Dr. Inciong is a long-standing Operation Smile volunteer. To help prepare Kristin for her son’s surgery, Karen Via, nurse coordinator of the craniofacial program, recommended that she meet other families who had been through 6
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craniosynostosis surgery at CHKD. When Kristin connected with another family, she was able to see photos of the child taken at the hospital. “Seeing those photos really helped me feel prepared,” Kristin says. On the day of Tucker’s surgery in December of 2013, Kristin was touched by the extra effort CHKD’s medical team made to put her at ease. “When they were ready to take Tucker to surgery, they let us take him back to a certain point. Then the doctors carried him back in their own arms,” Kristin says. The memory of Tucker being carried away in the arms of his medical team still brings tears to her eyes. The six-hour procedure began with Dr. Dilustro carefully removing the skull bones in the front and on the top of Tucker’s head, separating the bone from his brain. When his portion of the surgery was complete, Dr. Dilustro came out to the surgery waiting room to give Tucker’s family an update in person and reassure her that the surgery was going well. “Waiting an hour is a lot easier than waiting six hours, and it
meant a lot to have Dr. Dilustro come out personally to talk to us,” Kristin says. Once the bones of the skull were detached, Dr. Inciong provided the reconstructive surgery to cut the bones of the skull that had been fused together. He then reshaped the bones and put them in place to allow them to grow and fuse together normally. Remembering how much it helped her to see photos of another child’s recovery, Kristin took lots of pictures to document her son’s recuperation, creating a photo album to share with parents of children facing similar surgeries. As a way to pay it forward, she hoped the photos would give others special insight into the experience and lessen the anxiety parents feel about the procedure. Tucker spent his first day in CHKD’s pediatric intensive care unit. “During those first days, his eyes were swollen shut. I remember thinking how glad I was that he was too young to walk. My voice and my touch were very comforting to him,” says Kristin. He was moved to a regular patient room by the second day of his stay and able to open his eyes by the third day after surgery. On day five, Tucker went home with a bandage on his head but a smile on his face. Today, Tucker’s surgery is a distant memory – the fine scar on his scalp is strategically hidden under a crop of strawberryblond hair. The photo book that illustrates his recovery is shared in the craniofacial program to help other families prepare for their child’s surgery. “Since creating the album, we’ve shared it with a dozen other families, and it really offers them an advantage as they prepare for surgery,” says Via. “To be able to see another child’s journey – when they can see the child is doing so well – is extremely comforting for parents.” Contributing to the book was also a way for Kristin to be able to thank the craniofacial team for the excellent care Tucker received at CHKD. “We’re so fortunate to live near CHKD and have this amazing resource for our children,” says Kristin. “I’m forever grateful.”
Dr. Joseph Dilsutro
“We’re so fortunate to live near CHKD and have this amazing resource for our children. I’m forever grateful.” - Kristin Bond
Dr. Jesus Gil B. Inciong
From CHKD Surgical Group: Dr. Joseph Dilsutro, neurosurgery; Dr. Jesus Gil B. Inciong, plastic surgery. For more information on CHKD’s craniofacial program, visit CHKD.org.
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Two-year-old Corwin Whitaker is all smiles as he spends time with his mom and dad.
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orwin Whitaker’s mother, Octavia, was only 27 weeks into her pregnancy when a routine checkup revealed her blood pressure had become high enough to kill her and her unborn son. She was immediately admitted to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, where it soon became clear that in order to give mother and son the best chance of survival, doctors would have to deliver Octavia’s baby three months early. “It was so frightening,” says Octavia. “And when I realized I would have to go through it all alone, panic set in.” Corwin’s father, IC2 Petty Officer Corey Whitaker, was halfway around the world in Japan, deployed with the U.S. Navy. Octavia had no other family close by. “I was so grateful when Dr. Jamil Khan, a neonatologist from CHKD, came to my bedside and explained how they would be ready and waiting to care for my baby as soon as he was born.” On July 4, 2013, 13 weeks ahead of schedule, Corwin was born by emergency C-section at SNGH. He weighed just 1 pound, 3 ounces – barely more than a baseball. Within minutes, the team from CHKD’s neonatal intensive care unit rushed him to CHKD through an adjoining corridor. Their most critical concerns were Corwin’s severely underdeveloped lungs, a heart defect, and a perforation in his intestine that developed soon after birth requiring immediate surgery. But he was alive and so was Octavia. In addition to neonatologists, nurses, nurse practitioners and many other pediatric specialists, the CHKD NICU staff is comprised of professionals whose roles go far beyond the medical care of premature and sick babies and whose services are often provided at no cost to patients. Chaplains, social workers, lactation consultants, parent support coordinators, case managers, parent educators and child life specialists provide a comprehensive support system for the entire family. Corwin’s NICU support team immediately mobilized to bring his father home on leave from Japan, something they coordinate with the Red Cross on a regular basis for deployed parents of critically ill children. It would take three days for Corey to complete the 7,000 mile trek to see his newborn son. He and Octavia spent every day of his week-long leave together by Corwin’s bedside, holding each other, but unable to hold their tiny baby. “It was completely overwhelming for us both,” says Corey. After Corey returned to Japan, Octavia was alone once again. “It was hard. I cried a lot, but the people at CHKD were there for me. They became my family,” Octavia says. Summer 2015
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The NICU team supported Octavia as Corwin endured two abdominal surgeries before he was a month old and during his eight weeks on a ventilator while his lungs matured. Like most parents of preemies, Octavia experienced a roller coaster of ups and downs, progress and setbacks, in the first months of Corwin’s life. - Octavia Corwin’s mother Octavia vividly recalls the most frightening night of Corwin’s journey – an episode of extreme respiratory distress which occurred on September 27. “Corwin seemed very tired all day. Later that night his breathing became labored – and with every breath he was crying. As I stood at his bedside, his eyes suddenly rolled back in his head and his lips turned blue. I burst out crying. All I could think was that my baby was dying in front of me, and there was nothing I could do,” Octavia says. The CHKD medical team immediately responded to Corwin’s breathing crisis. “Within seconds, it seemed there were 20 people at his bedside -- doctors, nurses, the respiratory team. They all knew just what to do to save him.” As time passed, Corwin began to make steady progress. But after her difficult pregnancy, Octavia’s health was still faltering. The importance of having Dad home with his family was more critical than ever. “Our CHKD social worker told us about the Navy’s Exceptional Family Member program,” says Octavia. The program could allow Corey, who was four months into a two-year deployment in Japan, to be reassigned based on his family’s critical medical circumstances. “The social workers got all the paperwork together, and the doctors wrote letters,” Octavia says. “Everyone at CHKD was very involved in getting Corey back home.” In December, almost five months after Corwin’s birth, Corey received a humanitarian reassignment from the Navy and arrived home to finish his tour of duty in Norfolk. “I met my son for the second time. Now he could see me, hear my voice, and best of all, I could hold him,” Corey says. “After that, everything seemed to fall into place.” Corwin’s heart defect healed on its own. His lungs progressively got bigger and stronger. He began laughing and playing. But his intestinal issues and feeding intolerance continued to be a major challenge.
“I can’t imagine being cared for better than we were at CHKD. It’s a family we will always be a part of.”
Octavia is finally able to hold Corwin for the first time 12 days after his birth.
Corey is reunited with his son after five months in Japan.
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“Gastrointestinal issues in premature babies like Corwin require some of our longest hospitalizations,” says Dr. Khan, who also serves as medical director of the CHKD NICU. “The tiny digestive systems of babies born so early are very sensitive, and requiring surgery on their intestines makes their care even more complex. Nutrition is essential for growth and development, so when that is compromised, many other complications can arise.” Since birth, Corwin had been nourished through a combination of intravenous and tube feedings. An ileostomy, a surgically created opening in the abdomen, had been created to move waste out of his body. At 7 months, an age when full-term babies are beginning to experiment with first foods, Corwin was going through a third abdominal surgery. Dr. Robert Kelly, a CHKD pediatric surgeon who had performed his previous surgeries, would complete the repair of his intestines, allowing him to drink from a bottle for the first time. “Corwin’s first bottle was less than a quarter of an ounce, and it took him over an hour to get it down,” remembers Octavia. “Babies are born knowing how to suck, but if they don’t use the instinct, they can lose it. It took him two months to figure it out again and even longer for his system to adjust and keep his feedings down.” Finally, exactly one month shy of his first birthday, Corwin was able to leave the hospital for the very first time in his life. “It was the best day ever,” says Octavia. “We didn’t even care when he kept us up at night!” Like most NICU babies, Corwin’s journey didn’t end with his discharge. To help premature babies stay on track developmentally, CHKD has a comprehensive follow-up program in place. Corwin attends physical therapy twice a week, occupational therapy once a week and speech therapy once a month. He is closely monitored by his pediatrician, Dr. John Harrington, along with pediatric specialists in cardiology, gastroenterology and pulmonology. “I can’t imagine being cared for better than we were at CHKD,” says Octavia, who is now a member of CHKD’s NICU Family Advisory Council and provides support and guidance to other NICU parents. “CHKD is a family we will always be a part of.”
Dr. John Harrington
Dr. Robert Kelly
After spending 11 months in the CHKD NICU, Corwin is able to enjoy life as a typical toddler.
Dr. Jamil Khan
Dr. John Harrington is a CHKD pediatrician with General Academic Pediatrics. Dr. Robert Kelly is a pediatric surgeon with CHKD Surgical Group. Dr. Jamil Khan is a neonatologist with Children’s Specialty Group, PLLC, at CHKD. For more information on CHKD’s neonatal intensive care unit, visit CHKD.org.
Corwin and Octavia cross the finish line at The King Daughter’s annual RunWalk for the Kids.
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n late August 2014, 12-year-old Brooke Wilson was looking forward to two things – her Labor Day weekend soccer tournament in York County and the first day of seventh grade at Smithfield Middle School. Unfortunately, neither of those events would turn out quite the way she had planned.
During the very first game of the soccer tournament, Brooke found herself in the perfect position to score a goal. Breaking away from chasing defenders, she reached the goal box, planted her left leg and swung her right leg back for the kick. As the defending goalie dove for the ball, Brooke felt the impact – a sudden searing pain shot through her standing leg as she tumbled over the goalie into a crumbled heap on the grass. The goalie’s head had collided with Brooke’s leg just above the kneecap with such force that her femur, the longest and strongest bone in the body, had broken in two. “It was the worst pain I’ve felt in my whole life,” Brooke remembers. “I was so scared. I just started screaming.” Help came quickly from the sideline. Brooke’s coach, Jeremiah Burke, a trained EMT and firefighter, kept Brooke calm and her leg immobile until the ambulance arrived. Brooke was rushed to Riverside Regional Medical Center
where arrangements were immediately made to transport her to CHKD. Dr. Sheldon St. Clair, a CHKD pediatric orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, was prepared to treat Brooke’s traumatic injury when she arrived at CHKD. “Her break was severe,” says Dr. St. Clair. “Immediate surgery was essential to return the bone to correct alignment and secure it in place to prevent further injury and allow for proper healing.” Pediatric orthopedic surgeons like Dr. St. Clair have special training in surgical techniques that give a still-growing child the best opportunity for a full recovery. “Brooke’s fracture was through the growth center of her femur just above her knee,” explains Dr. St. Clair. “Damage to that area can result in growth disturbances in the leg if not carefully repaired – potentially leaving her with one leg shorter than the other.”
Nearly a year later, the only remaining evidence of Brooke’s traumatic injury is a scar on her left knee.
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“Brooke’s fracture was through the growth center of her femur just above her knee. Damage to that area can result in growth disturbances in the leg if not carefully repaired.” - Dr. Sheldon St. Clair CHKD pediatric orthopedic surgeon
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Gail Christian, the parent of a fellow teammate, captured these photos of Brooke’s traumatic injury from the sidelines.
Within hours of her arrival at CHKD, Brooke was headed to the operating room. Dr. St. Clair inserted two stainless steel screws into her femur to reinforce and stabilize the fracture. A second surgery would be needed in a few months to remove them, but for now, all she needed to do was rest her leg completely and let it heal. Brooke’s parents, Heather and Shane, were thankful that their daughter was able to get expert pediatric surgical care so quickly. “Seeing Brooke with such a serious injury was traumatic for us too,” remembers Shane. “We were worried and scared. But, we had no doubt our daughter was in good hands at CHKD.” Unfortunately, Brooke had to face the hard realization that, like her soccer tournament, her first day of middle school would not go as planned. Instead of arriving at school in her specially selected first day outfit, Brooke would spend the day in the hospital in a pink full-leg cast that stretched from her hip to her ankle. For the next three days, CHKD’s inpatient rehabilitation team taught Brooke how to navigate her daily routine without 14
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putting any weight on her healing leg. Her recuperation would involve six weeks in a wheelchair, a month with a walker, another month with crutches and two final months in a full-length leg brace. Brooke’s disappointment soon turned to determination to get back on the field in time for field hockey in the spring. After six weeks, her cast was removed and she began physical therapy sessions twice a week with CHKD’s sports medicine team. Brooke made steady progress, working with therapists for 26 weeks at the sports medicine gym inside CHKD’s Health and Surgery Center at Oyster Point in Newport News, a convenient distance from her home in Windsor, Virginia. “It was amazing to watch Brooke’s progress through therapy. All her physical therapists specialize in sports medicine, so they understood how important it was to Brooke to get back out there and play her sports again.” says Shane. ”She looked forward to being pushed by her therapist each session. When she finished all her therapy, she actually missed going to regular sessions.”
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Brooke works with Erica Walters, her CHKD sports medicine physical therapist.
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“It was amazing to watch Brooke’s progress through therapy. All her physical therapists specialize in sports medicine, so they understood how important it was to Brooke to get back out there and play her sports again.” - Shane Wilson
Brooke made her return to the field this spring in another favorite sport – field hockey.
“Brooke was an awesome, dedicated patient,” says Erica Walters, DPT, one of Brooke’s CHKD sports medicine physical therapists. “We started with a lot of hands on techniques to restore her range of motion, then worked to rebuild her strength and eventually progressed toward her return to sports. We’re going to miss seeing her but are very happy she has fully recovered with no limitations.” Brooke’s hard work during therapy paid off. Seven months after that fateful day on the field, she was cleared to return to full activity and wasted no time getting back in the game. She played field hockey in the spring, competed in several 5K races and re-joined her soccer team. As a rising eighth grader at Smithfield Middle School, she also plans to try out for the junior varsity field hockey, indoor track and soccer teams at Smithfield High School. With all the sports Brooke has planned for her future, her parents decided to enroll her in CHKD’s Strong Girls program after her rehabilitation was complete. Strong Girls is a 6-week training program designed to reduce the rate of ACL injuries in young female athletes. Brooke loved working with the CHKD sports medicine team, and Shane and Heather were thrilled to do anything they could to help 16
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keep their daughter injury-free in the future – especially since the program was now available at the CHKD Health Center at Butler Farm in Hampton. “Before all this happened, we had no idea CHKD had a sports medicine program designed especially for young athletes. They don’t just treat kids who are injured. They have fitness, performance and prevention programs too,” says Shane. “We are so grateful to Dr. St. Clair for putting our little girl back together, to all her physical therapists for pushing her to get better and to everyone else at CHKD for being there for us in so many different ways.”
Dr. Sheldon St. Clair
Dr. Sheldon St. Clair practices with CHKD Surgical Group’s orthopedic surgery and sports medicine practice. For more information on CHKD’s sports medicine program, visit CHKD.org/sportsmedicine.
Philanthropy Matters
Your support makes a difference in her life.
Emya spends some time drawing during treatment at CHKD’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center.
Emya is a 7-year-old who loves to draw. She also has sickle cell disease. In the last year alone, Emya has visited CHKD nearly 30 times. That means we have a responsibility to help Emya and her family keep up with her medical needs as well as her psychosocial and developmental needs. Thanks to special services funded by generous donors, Emya is able to get the care she needs to manage her disease in an environment designed especially for children. She works with child life specialists and social workers – services supported by philanthropy – who help her and her family handle the challenges of her lifelong condition. A gift through your will or other planned gift to CHKD can make all the difference for kids with chronic health conditions like Emya. Selecting CHKD as the beneficiary of your retirement plan or insurance policy can give sick children the care they need for years to come. Please consider including the hospital in your estate plans so children like Emya will always get the care they need at CHKD. Contact Susan Carriker, director of gift planning, at (757) 668-7070 or email her at legacy@chkd.org to find out how your legacy gift can make a difference in the lives of children. Summer 2015
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Memorial gifts received between February 1, 2015, and May 31, 2015. Grace Abele Val Sandoval Richard K. Albertson Bobby Albergotti Susan J. Alia Petrucelli Robert & Jocelyn Alia Sharon & Robert Alia Rocco Alia Mr. & Mrs. Bradford L. Anderson & Family Nancy Bangel & Mark Robbins Susan Berman Marcia Craver Donna Davis Dave Foster Nancy Hannan Jenifer Keech Carol S. Curran Patricia D. DePeter Debbie Francis David Johnson Rev. Richard J. & Rev. Evelyn G. Keever Barbara S. Mallard Paula & Joseph Manion Elizabeth L. Searle Mr. & Mrs. Martin E. Stallings Alyssa Tierney Mr. & Mrs. James Valentine Sherman Woodland All Children Mr. & Mrs. Richard Brooks Genieva Allen Barbara Ann Anthony Jan Hardie & Bob Todd Barbara May & Jack Todd Darren Wiskow William “Bill” Alto, III Mr. & Mrs. William G. Ouzts Lauren Wintermyer Ashton Mr. & Mrs. Charles R. Brown Jeanne Atkinson Anonymous Catherine Marie Ayscue Lena Scarborough Jo Ann Baggs Dr. & Mrs. George W. Koehl
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Esther Brooks Darden Mr. & Mrs. Aubrey C. Lee, Jr.
Ian Deasee Butts Intermediate School Faculty Mr. & Mrs. Daniel L. Dickerson Mr. & Mrs. Cecil I. Harris, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Ralph R. Herbert Mr. & Mrs. James Reiss Marie Antoinette Dejou Chantal Dejou
Denice L. Donahue Michael L. Donahue Kathryn L. Dragas Mr. & Mrs. Markos Dragas Khali Sue Eastridge The Moehling Family Neal Anthony Edgerton Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Sanborn Herman Eisenberg Mr. & Mrs. Louis Padersky Garland Eng Marshall D. Eng Helen Evans Ferguson Frances C. Taylor Helen Foti Mr. & Mrs. Curtis C. Bailey Bruce Gabriel Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Dorr Donald Gadsby Roberta E. Hopkins Helen Gamsey’s Mother Adelle F. Adler Hannah Clarisse Geise Mr. & Mrs. Robert P. Hawk Bradley Goodwin Joan Forehand James W. Gray, III Patricia Barbee Gray Quin Briggs Gray Mr. & Mrs. Francis I. Bartlett Elva Greenstreet Bernie Chapel Evelyn “Terry” Griffin Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin G. Cottrell, IV Mr. & Mrs. Roy A. Graeber Mr. & Mrs. C. Henry Jones Lawrence T. Royster Circle Mr. & Mrs. Donald L. Long Mr. & Mrs. Jan Meilhede Second Presbyterian Church Trustees & Session Mr. & Mrs. John S. Shannon Ed Weddle Dr. Nancy M. Welch Edith R. White Mr. & Mrs. Steve Williams Jane Kosin Harden International Communications Group Michael D. Hardin Helen Hardin Benjamin James Harmon Mr. & Mrs. Richard Brooks Mr. & Mrs. Daniel J. Harmon Karen Kivi Robert W. Harrell, Jr. Judge & Mrs. E. Everett Bagnell
WRITTEN BY Rich Radford • photoGRAPHY BY Glenn Bashaw
Donor Spotlight | Philanthropy Matters
CHKD’s impact on children inspires doctors’ gifts early on
Drs. Michelle and Joel Brenner, pictured with their dog Mugzie, began supporting CHKD as medical residents.
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“We know our support is helping to build a fabulous health system where every child is taken care of, no matter what.” – Michelle Brenner
rs. Joel and Michelle Brenner first realized how important CHKD was to their patients when they started their careers as pediatric residents at the hospital in the mid ‘90s. “We were inspired by the kids we cared for at CHKD in those early years,” says Joel. So before they even finished their residencies, the Brenners began giving financial support to CHKD. “We thought it was important to support the hospital financially even then, and that never stopped.” The couple then lived in Houston, where Joel completed fellowships in primary care sports medicine and adolescent medicine at Texas Children’s Hospital and Michelle worked in a private practice. Even after accepting positions in Augusta, Georgia, their hearts always belonged to CHKD. In 2006, the late Dr. Donald Lewis, a friend and mentor from CHKD, offered Joel and
Michelle the opportunity to return to the hospital. The timing was perfect, and they accepted without hesitation. “I remember walking around Norfolk when I was interviewing at CHKD the very first time, and everyone I ran into seemed to have a story about CHKD’s impact on their family,” Joel says. “Since the hospital was built by the community, it’s completely different from the other places we worked. We just knew it was home for us.” Today, Joel serves as medical director of CHKD’s sports medicine and adolescent medicine programs. He has become a leading expert in concussions, both regionally and nationally, and serves as chairman of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness. Michelle cares for children at CHKD’s General Academic Pediatrics practice. She serves on the Board of Directors for CHKD
Health System and is medical director of The King’s Daughters Milk Bank at CHKD. In July, both Brenners were honored as “Top Docs” in the region by Coastal Virginia Magazine, and Michelle was featured on the magazine’s cover. Despite all of their accomplishments Joel and Michelle continue to be inspired by the young patients they treat – some who they’ve known since their start here many years ago. “We want the children we care for to benefit from the donations we make to the hospital. We’re so fortunate that we get to see our contributions in action on a daily basis,” says Michelle. As the Brenners reflect on their own experience, they offer this advice, “Start now. We know our support is helping a fabulous health system where every child is taken care of, no matter what. It’s never too early to start giving.” Summer 2015
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WRITTEN BY Sharon Cindrich • photoGRAPHY BY Eric Lusher
Philanthropy Matters | Donor Spotlight
Involvement and parenthood fuel support of CHKD
Katie and Jake Denton, with sons Patrick, 1, and Jack, 2, understand the importance of CHKD.
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“Being an ambassador for CHKD allows me to let other families know about all the great things that are going on.” – Katie Denton
t seems natural that Katie Denton, a mother of two small children and a former preschool teacher, would understand the importance of CHKD. But Katie’s efforts to support the hospital began before she started her career and her family. In fact, Katie began supporting CHKD before she even graduated from college. A native of Virginia Beach, Katie began to make financial gifts to CHKD while she was attending Randolph-Macon College, choosing the child abuse program as the recipient of her donations. “Growing up in the area, I always recognized CHKD as an important organization in our community,” says Katie. “When I had an opportunity to give, I thought of the hospital right away.” In 2012, a friend invited her to join CHKD’s Future Generations Board – a group of
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young adults supporting CHKD, many who have young children. Katie was expecting her first child at the time and didn’t hesitate to accept. Attending board meetings gave Katie an even clearer picture of the high caliber of care and vast healthcare resources CHKD provides to local children. “Hearing from the physicians and being educated about the work being done at CHKD has been wonderful,” says Katie. “Being an ambassador for CHKD allows me to let other families know about all the great things that are going on. Now that I have children, I am even more inspired to make sure the hospital thrives. It’s a vital part of our community, and we need to make sure that it continues to grow.” Katie’s husband Jake, who also grew up
in the area, supports Katie’s commitment to CHKD. “I’m proud of Katie’s involvement on the Future Generations Board,” says Jake. “CHKD is one of the most beloved and appreciated institutions in the community. Even if you haven’t had a personal experience at the hospital, you know a child who has been cared for or even saved by CHKD. I can’t think of a more worthwhile organization for Katie to spend her time and efforts on.” As parents of active sons Jack, 2, and Patrick, 1, Katie and Jake are grateful for the access they have to CHKD. “I’m excited about how the health system is expanding,” says Katie. “It’s comforting to know it’s right around the corner if we need it. That’s why I support CHKD.”
Memorials | Philanthropy Matters Raymond Harris David & Donna Linder Hazel Marcum Mr. & Mrs. Marvin B. Perry Gladys Whitehurst Beverly Jones Hawkins Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Jones A. B. Hayes Mr. & Mrs. Theodore N. Miller Dolores S. Stewart Brian Lee Helmus Mr. & Mrs. Scott Morris Helmus Nina Hermes Mr. & Mrs. Calvin M. Richardson Samuel W. Hill Patricia S. Farrell Jaime Hirsch Rosemary A. Fischbach Marian Leigh Holdsworth Smithfield Hunt Club Patricia Hollingsworth Susan Alfriend Bevan Anne Alfriend Crenshaw Charles T. Holmes, Sr. Jo Anne Bangle Linda J. Dusenbury Mr. & Mrs. Walter Riggs Bill Spivey & Jan Marko Christopher Hood Mr. & Mrs. Lucius R. Horne, Jr. Jeffrey Mark Hudson Mr. & Mrs. B. J. Clough Caroline M. DaSilva Maggie Davenport Shirley Drye Mr. & Mrs. George W. Fisher Josephine Fullen Lenwood Hudson The Kessel Family Sharon L. Langdon Robert E. Lee Wayne & Margaret Pierce Jacqueline C. Strickland Lindsey Marie Hudson Mr. & Mrs. B. J. Clough Caroline M. DaSilva Maggie Davenport Shirley Drye Mr. & Mrs. George W. Fisher Josephine Fullen Lenwood Hudson The Kessel Family Sharon L. Langdon Robert E. Lee Wayne & Margaret Pierce Jacqueline C. Strickland Whitney Hulce Mr. & Mrs. J. S. Sweetwood Gertrude L. Humphrey Stanley A. Humphrey Christine Hunnicutt Charles & Martha Miller
Robert L. Hutchinson Mr. & Mrs. Donald W. Watlington
Lisa Lane Adelle F. Adler
Carter James Alyn F. Fife
Wanda & Fred Lee Harry C. Lee, Sr.
Betsy Jenkins Richard E. Jenkins William F. Jenkins Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Brewer Grayson & Kristy Keener Mr. & Mrs. Roger A. Martin Daniel J. Peters Rick & Christina Thornton Harold Jernigan Drs. Eric J. & Alice L. Werner Helen Johnson Keith Johnson Lorna “Nana” Johnson The Martinez Family Matthew Johnson Bernie Chapel Donald E. Joiner Carol Baughman Barbara I. Haga Donna Henderson & Walt Sobczyk Hunter E. Jones Mr. & Mrs. R. W. Jones, III Ivy Jones Irene, Ryan, Tessa, Kyle & Brett Jones Margaret T. Jones Jeanette Tinkham Peggie R. Jones Joseph H. Barlow Mr. & Mrs. Dean Carter Mr. & Mrs. John Henry Carter, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Ronald C. Daughtrey Mr. & Mrs. William J. Drummond Jason Faaborg Jolean Faaborg Mr. & Mrs. Clarke Fox & Family Mr. & Mrs. G. David Fulgham William T. Goodson, Jr. Huntington Ingalls Industries Fleet Support Jim & Julie Koester Massimo Zanetti Beverage Engineering Department Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA, Inc. The Price Family Louise P. Snook Sallie B. Powell Sunday School Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Weaver Mr. & Mrs. Steve Wicks Joan P. Joyner Beacon Circle John Asher “Jack” Kelsey Our Saviour Lutheran Church WELCA Arthur Abbitt Kirk Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Smith Judith Merrill Koestring Mary Wendell Dr. David Kruger Adelle F. Adler Mr. & Mrs. Richard F. Aufenger
Nicholas Andrew Hurdle Mr. & Mrs. A. L. Hurdle, Jr. Virginia T. Hurdle
Emily June Smith Lacks Nancy Hirschberg Mr. & Mrs. James W. Ragsdale Mr. & Mrs. C. E. Snyder
Myles R. Hutchinson Ann B. Hutchinson
William E. Lam, Sr. Liebherr Construction Equipment Company
Dr. Donald “Don” Lewis Mr. & Mrs. Georg W. Dahl Mr. & Mrs. Walter C. Evans, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Bill McGloon Audrey Light Mr. & Mrs. Stephen E. Nemo & Family Doris Carter Lilley Willie White Barnes Donald W. Linskey, Sr. Karen S. Gershman Jan Gladstone Jacqueline T. Griggs Dr. & Mrs. Charles Hecht-Leavitt JoAnn & Clay Macon Lynn Schoenbaum Mary Webb Litchfield Mr. & Mrs. William E. Ellsworth Bette Lombart Dr. Mitchell L. Corey Mr. & Mrs. Michael S. Glassman Catherine “Cathey” Madson The Bland Family James Hardie Building Products Northeast Team Family Elizabeth & Phil Glynn David J. Larson Earl E. Manby, Jr. Mrs. Charles A. St. John Susan Manzo Mr. & Mrs. John E. Dragon Dorothy C. Marable Mr. & Mrs. Richard F. Aufenger Virginia Chapman Anne A. Crenshaw Barbara S. Peterson Marshall B. Martin Mr. & Mrs. Richard F. Aufenger Anne A. Crenshaw Eugenia W. Gates Ronald “Wayne” Massie, Jr. Eileen Massie Efthemios Mathas Jeanne P. Ross Dr. Madge May Marlane Brickhouse Mr. & Mrs. Roger D. Burleson Barbara F. Haynes Jean Holloman Paula Johnson Jean P. Karnes MWV CDLM Mr. & Mrs. William T. May Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Mihelick Janice Nichols Anne Panella & Bill Cook Pommy Rahil Dotti VanPelt Michelle Veracruz Mr. & Mrs. John Woodrum Arthur C. Mayo, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Walker Joanne H. Williams
Jane McCormick Capt. & Mrs. W. K. Banks, USN (RET) Lenny & Ron Campbell Rebecca E. Ellis Kenneth W. Eure Doris McDonnell Mr. & Mrs. Jackie E. Bland Graham McGurgan Mr. & Mrs. John McGurgan Francis McKean Jane W. Butler Cameron A. McKinley Glenda I. McKinley Earline Lane Meads Harvey Point Public Works Friends & Family Mr. & Mrs. Raymond A. Lassiter, Jr. Elsie T. Scholl Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey J. Swanson Mr. & Mrs. Fred A. Trueblood Mr. & Mrs. Jerry W. Whedbee Rodney Mears Mr. & Mrs. Theodore N. Miller Michael Nathan Miller Ruth M. Brickhouse Larry Wayne Mingee St. Francis Guild Betty June Wright Moore City of Poquoson’s General Registrar & The Electoral Board Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. Craig Jackie C. Knight Major & Mrs. Elmer E. Lindsey, Jr., USAF (RET) Mary Frances Morrisette Mr. & Mrs. John Aydlett & Family Jeffrey & Susan Ferebee Edwin Fuller Mr. & Mrs. R. E. Fuller, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Frank Jennings, Jr. Mildred S. Johnson Keech & Company PA Mr. & Mrs. Wilbert M. Kemp, Jr. Joe Lamb, Jr. & Associates, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Cliff W. Sexton Mr. & Mrs. F. Mark Small Kathy Fuller Stokes Mr. & Mrs. David Sykes Kayla Murphy Parri Engelsen Kevin Seavey Donna & David Shaner Synensis Colleagues Frances Murray Jeanne P. Ross Mr. & Mrs. Thom Vourlas William Murray Mr. & Mrs. William N. Sandler Joseph Peyton Mustard Valerie Braun Sandoval Logan Need Mr. & Mrs. James Need Marilyn S. Noble Mr. & Mrs. Henry A. Harrelson Elbert D. Nostrand Virginia Land Darden
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Philanthropy Matters | Memorials Kyle Patrick O’Brien Amanda Reed
James Landon Jase Radke Barbara Bennick Mr. & Mrs. Richard Brawley & Family Gene Traficante
Hunter Scott The Brawner Family David, Suzanne & Danielle
Jacob Todd Jordan Mooring
Keith Raiford Mr. & Mrs. Donald Lee Raiford
Louis, Mildred, Donald, Raymond, Helen & Shirley Seifert Barbara L. Andrew
Sara Turner Chesapeake Bay Circle King’s Daughters & Sons Thomas Churylo Keith Owens
Ruth Johnson Ratcliff Mr. & Mrs. Joseph H. Bell
Margaret “Jimmie” Semel Mr. & Mrs. Joseph S. Weintrob
George P. Veltri C. D. West & Company
Kathleen A. Shanley Amy M. Larch
William “Billy” Waters, Sr. Marisa Lopez Vickey Stewart
Carol Peterson Mr. & Mrs. John J. Gabriele
Catherine Rose Rendon BB&T Directors, Officers & Associates Dr. & Mrs. Richard Raymond Brzeski & Family Mr. & Mrs. Mark W. Davidoski Mr. & Mrs. Harold DeHaven Charles Dennis Mr. & Mrs. Mervin A. Frantz Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Gattuso, Sr. Francis Hunt Gertrude L. Jarmolowski Nell Johnson Jillian Klug Joan S. Lee Stacy Ng Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Pardi Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Rodgers Shank Wholesaler, Inc. Employees Mr. & Mrs. Richard M. Spring Robin Thomas Mr. & Mrs. Ronald L. Weber Patricia Yoder
Iris R. Pincus Mr. & Mrs. Richard F. Aufenger
Angela Renesis Ruby M. Renesis
Martha R. Pitmon Rosa Redmon
Connor W. Riportella Mr. & Mrs. Kevin T. Tully & Family
Jennifer M. Pollard Southampton Memorial Hospital Perioperative Services
Isaac Ritter PROSOFT
Jesse B. Spry, Jr. Minions at PD Office Alma E. Poole
Pearl Robinson Mr. & Mrs. J. S. Sweetwood
Sarah E. St. John Mr. & Mrs. Michael D. St. John
Burwell R. Winslow Debra Hofler
Laurie Rodgers Mr. & Mrs. Joseph S. Weintrob
Jean Stallings Mr. & Mrs. S. Ray Stallings
Mary Taylor Wood Margaret Roper Moss Circle
Evan Austin Rudd Trisha James
William Stephens Mr. & Mrs. Clyde L. Stephens
Virginia Woodard Gladys S. Spruill
Frank A. Ryan Mr. & Mrs. Daniel N. Ryan
Linda Suarez Dr. & Mrs. Robert W. Fagerlund
Linda Marie Wright Valerie Braun Sandoval
Marion Ryan Ross & Anne Legum
Bill Sullivan Caroline Shapero
Merle B. Wright Mr. & Mrs. Martin E. Stallings
Evelyn B. Sargeant Anne A. Crenshaw
Monique MacDonald Swanger Mr. & Mrs. Brad Watkins
Julie M. Young Ralph R. Young
Jack Schrier Drs. Eric J. & Alice L. Werner
Norene Taylor Mr. & Mrs. Gary L. Everton
Alena Julianne Zoubul Mr. & Mrs. Charles F. Harmon
James C. Odell Betty J. Odell Sagaster L. Oliver Delores B. Oliver Sarah Owens Mr. & Mrs. Bob Quinn Janice Palazzo Julie Childress Beck Frank A. Panella Carmela L. Carleo Lynn Nystrom Marny Sanders George J. Pappas Jeanne P. Ross Roger Paradis Mr. & Mrs. Bernard B. Bankos Damori Parker Betty C. Taylor Carolyn Pearson Dr. & Mrs. George W. Koehl Mr. & Mrs. Donald P. Sullivan Rachel Lynn Peckham MSGT Everett W. Peckham, USAF (RET)
Alice F. Pool Alyn F. Fife Margaret Powell Mr. & Mrs. Bob Quinn Anthony Protogyro Mr & Mrs. Leon Sarfan Ruth Johnson Radcliff Mr. & Mrs. Ross Payne Linda Radin Alice Davis Circle Lorraine Augustine Mr. & Mrs. Gary L. Haskell Dr. & Mrs. Willette LeHew Dr. & Mrs. Alvin Margolius, Jr.
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Jackson Howard Shumate Susan Northcutt Dorothy Shumate Mr. & Mrs. John Shumate Laura Wood Alan Simmons, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Thom Vourlas Ralph Simonetti Mr. & Mrs. Bob Quinn Amaya Rose Sims Mr. & Mrs. Richard F. Gunderson Christopher Wayne Smith Mr. & Mrs. Orbie J. Snapp John W. Smith Mr. & Mrs. William N. Sandler Steve Smith John & Barbara Smith Vincent J. Speckhart Valerie Braun Sandoval Russell E. Spivey Ross E. Legum
William B. Waters Eugenia W. Gates Franny Weedon Mr. & Mrs. Steven Lieberman Renee B. West Shirley I. Brumbaugh Susan Carriker Creeds PTO Nancy Leigh Gainfort Karen S. Gershman Jacqueline T. Griggs Shannon Herrera-Kacik Drs. Robert E. & Cynthia S. Kelly Lea McFall Joann Rogers The Children’s Clinic Mr. & Mrs. Brad Watkins Drs. Eric J. & Alice L. Werner James “Jim” Williams Mr. & Mrs. Walt Beesmer & Family Caryl & Ray Ryan James Irving Williams Mr. & Mrs. Gary L. Everton Joan & Art Mayo Sara Williams Mr. & Mrs. Richard F. Aufenger
WRITTEN BY Sharon Cindrich • photoGRAPHY BY Glenn Bashaw
Donor Spotlight | Philanthropy Matters
Rite Aid’s corporate mission underscores local campaign for CHKD Rite Aid employees pictured from left include (front row) Carmen Tompkins, Karen Saylor, Pam Stoll, Sathish Arcot, Linda Rodgers, (back row) Neil Kelly, Ayanna Hicks, Charles Painter, Mike Maloney, Johnny Reid and Larry Stevens.
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“CHKD aligns perfectly with Rite Aid’s mission: to improve the health and wellness of our local community.” – Mike Maloney
hen Larry Stevens started his career with Rite Aid, he participated in a store project to find a special doll for a young cancer patient. “She wanted the doll to look like her, so when she passed away, her mother wouldn’t be so lonely,” Larry says. Nearly three decades later, the experience still sparks emotion in Larry, now a district manager for the company, and fuels his enthusiasm for Rite Aid’s annual campaign to raise money for the kids at CHKD. Rite Aid’s support for CHKD began in 1995, when the chain became a Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals partner. “Our company culture has a strong social conscience, starting at the top level,” Larry says. “Our corporate office recognizes how important our fundraising efforts are to the local community. They encourage and support us to put our time and energy into a successful campaign each year.”
Last year, 77 Rite Aid stores in Hampton Roads participated in the local fundraising campaign, raising $104,819 for the hospital and bringing Rite Aid’s multi-year total to more than a half million dollars for CHKD. “CHKD aligns perfectly with Rite Aid’s mission: to improve the health and wellness of our local community,” says Mike Maloney, also a district manager with Rite Aid. Mike and his wife have personally supported CHKD’s Buddy Brigade, a volunteer pet therapy program, and says, “We look forward to this campaign every year.” Friendly competition between stores in the district motivates associates and gives the campaign new energy each year. Car washes, yard sales, car shows and store contests are just a few examples of creative fundraising events organized by Rite Aid associates. “Every year, our associates step up to the challenge and take ownership of the campaign. They recognize the local impact,”
Mike says. “Last year, CHKD provided care to the children of approximately 370 local Rite Aid associates. Most of our associates know a child who has been to the hospital. Everywhere you go in Hampton Roads, you run into someone who has been impacted by CHKD.” Mike and Larry agree that the collaborative effort and enthusiasm for the annual campaign brings the local stores and associates together for the collective good in a way that embodies Rite Aid’s commitment to the community. “We are truly passionate about helping others and improving health for our Rite Aid family and the community,” says Larry, noting that every store’s fundraising contribution is equally important to the cause. “We push ourselves to meet our goals, because we know our efforts affect the lives of local children.”
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Philanthropy Matters | Honors
Honors
Honor gifts received between February 1, 2015, and May 31, 2015. Jordan Akers Mr. & Mrs. Paul R. Macklin
Charlie Crain Molly Finucane
Logan Albaugh Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Watkins
Fletcher & Grayson Creech Mr. & Mrs. Clifford W. Creech Rev. Richard J. & Rev. Evelyn G. Keever
All Children Jeremy Pullen Kellen Day
Blake Dalton Bella Clements
Frank Allgood Samuel S. McMillan
Eliza Darby Luke M. Hillier
Logan Reed Austin Irene, Ryan, Tessa, Kyle & Brett Jones
Betty Darden Linda H. Daniel
Evan Balaban & Jessica Sandler Sue Ellen
Chris & Mishele Diehl Bonnie, Carol, Shannon, Butch & Krista Mackintire
Judy A. Benegar Mr. & Mrs. Edwin A. Salomonsky Jackson Bensten Dave & Barbara Woolwine Neil C. Bonney The Kerrigan Family Eleanor F. Bradshaw Mrs. Lloyd M. Gilbert Gregory Hill Brauer Karen S. Gershman
Noelani Reily Dixon Barbara Bennick Annamarie Dubossi Mr. & Mrs. Ralph L. Dubossi Cathy Eichelbaum Adelle F. Adler John Patrick Esposito Mr. & Mrs. Daniel F. Esposito
Reagan & Kinsley Brinkley Mr. & Mrs. Bill F. Eason
Adam Fairchilds Curran Broach Laura Guyot Matthew Woodard Anderson Willis
Macon Brock Mr. & Mrs. J. Jerry Kantor
Herbert & Marion Fitzgerald Ware River Circle
Beverly Buchert & Fred Coates Linda Andrews
Bella Garner Addie Miranda & Family Mr. & Mrs. Mike Phillips
Jean Brewster John Harding
Zachary Burke Mr. & Mrs. Robert G. Burke Elizabeth N. Butler Erica E. Boyd Eldaree Cancian Olivia, Steve, William & Juliette Raulli
Harrison Holmes Caitlin McGurn
Ebony & Sela McNair Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Copeland
Finley Marie Hooker-Tidwell Broadway Dance Arts Mr. & Mrs. John D. Burford Mr. & Mrs. Donald J. Campbell Mr. & Mrs. W. Todd Covington Mr. & Mrs. Clinton R. Craft Mr. & Mrs. G. T. Diggs Mr. & Mrs. John M. Duffy Deborah Y. Everitt Mr. & Mrs. Brock L. Field Mr. & Mrs. John R. Garrett, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Ronald F. Gill Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Wayne Grossman Mr. & Mrs. Greg Watkins Mr. & Mrs. James Huff, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Todd Hughson Kimberly Kirby-Saunders Mr. & Mrs. Eric Knick Mr. & Mrs. Lynn Lafever, III Mr. & Mrs. Michael G. Lawson Mr. & Mrs. Jeremy Markle Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Y. Merritt Anne M. Nevins Patricia H. Newman Patriot Driving School Mr. & Mrs. James R. Phillips Col. & Mrs. David A. Rolston Mr. & Mrs. Roger E. Sams Mr. & Mrs. Tom Stokes Glenn Tidwell Robin R. Toth Beverly J. Watkins
William “Will” Craig Melton, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. William C. Melton
Nancy Hopkins Mr. & Mrs. Texas S. Badkins David Jenkins David Forbes Adonis Jamal Jones Mr. & Mrs. Samuel W. Jones Temple & Parke Joyner Lida Hudson
Dr. Sandip Godambe Mr. & Mrs. Peter G. Boccher
Kathy & Jerry Kantor Dr. & Mrs. Edward J. Weisberg
Dr. Laurie Goldsticker & Dr. Gary Siegel Susan K. Wilson
Ellen & Bob Kanuck Bill Ouzts
Randy Caplan Mr. & Mrs. Alex M. Berkowitz
Jackson Greene Jon, Melissa & Wesley Hlinovsky
Emerie Caro Cole & Chase Williams
Fann Greer Jeanne Polizos Ross
Adam Childers Willaline R. Charles Mr. & Mrs. Clark F. Childers Mr. & Mrs. Ray Golden Mr. & Mrs. Felix L. Pitts Melanie Adams Sewell
Talynn Gurganus Mr. & Mrs. Herbert D. Rountree & Family
Elijah Katz Sean, Elana, Alex & Jake Kennedy Ben Gershowitz Chaplain Anne Kesner Alice Davis Circle Marilyn N. West Ethan Kort Jane L. Dembert
Greta Gustavson Mr. & Mrs. John G. Phillips, Jr., & Family
Kaitlyn Lankford Mr. & Mrs. Mark J. Valentine
Lily Ryan Harkins Charles E. Warren
Eleanor Lawrence Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Vita, Jr.
Chris Harrell Mr. & Mrs. John Miller
Jayden Lee Clarice Moody
Olivia Hartman Susan Williams
Mireyah Z. & Holden G. Lee Mr. & Mrs. Karl F. Lee
Sha Quan D. Clayton Beulah Kingsberry
Drew Hayner Drs. Scott & Samantha Vergano
Susan Leggett John Fleet
Taylor Cordon Mr. & Mrs. Brent M. Musgrove
Braden Hennis Miriam C. Dellinger
Marcus Marion H. Starrett
CHKD Employees Kellen Day Aidan Clarkson Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School Faculty & Staff
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Hannah Ruth Milburn Jane L. Dembert Brian Miller Rudy Costanzo Taryn Mize Rachael Benion Mr. & Mrs. Tom Moran Mr. & Mrs. John J. Gabriele Karen Moser Jessie R. Moser Nora & Adeline Moser Chris Kolloff David Z. Ortiz Sheryl M. Ortiz Gerald Ostroff VanDeventer Black Jessica Nicole Peckham MSGT Everett W. Peckham, USAF (RET) Brody Pegram Amanda K. Bagin Elise A. Pitts Betsy A. Terry Frances Pitts Tricia Anderson Sheila Braithwaite Donna Brown Charlene Carney Donna Clayton Sharon Edwards Nicole & Alan Luke Mr. & Mrs. David E. Mays Mr. & Mrs. A. Trent McNeer Alan McNeer Mr. & Mrs. Durward D. McNeer Isabella R. Nelson Christian Parks Diana Pawlowski Barbara Pecsok Toni Potts Sheran Shenk Dr. & Mrs. Stanley B. Smith Mr. & Mrs. Clint Smythe Judith Snyder Friede Sorey Audrey Strong Scott & Lynn Vincent Mollie Whitley Sara Sally M. Wilhoit Mariellen & Graham Poynter Mr. & Mrs. James C. Diggs, Jr. Ethan Rekant Dr. & Mrs. Evan Rekant Zack Rogers - Omega Psi Phi VisitNorfolk Emma Roman Mr. & Mrs. Reuben Reinick, Jr. Michael Rosenburg Terrie & Garrett Crummett David Rowland Courtney Cucchiara Melanie Roche Reta Rowland
Honors / Announcement / CHKD Development Boards | Philanthropy Matters
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Elaine R. Schultz Mr. & Mrs. Barry Kantor Eloise Marie Shelton Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey D. Weddle Sarah Shepard Mr. & Mrs. Walter M. Ford Beau Hunter Outlaw Silver Brimage Gillam Spruill Silver David Simone Lakishia Biggs Brett Smith Mr. & Mrs. Robert T. Dwyer Kent, Lauren, & Carley McQuain Laura Sorey The Capital Group Charitable Foundation Whitney Stocks Karen S. Gershman Dr. Barry Strasnik Earl T. Granger, III Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Terry Mr. & Mrs. N. Wescott Terry, Jr. Julia Morgan Wainger Olivia Mize Chloe Swatts Kennedy Denise Wallace-Joyner Pamela Joyner Dr. Ashley Wampler Rheis Granger Hunter Eli Williams Mr. & Mrs. George H. Pyles Barbara Wolcott Shirley J. Conner Amerika C. Davis Gladys M. Fain Barbara B. Kayes Jay Mitchell Tanya Monroe Linda Painter Regina R. Scott Sarah Stedfast Owen Thornton Ann Campbell Wright Mr. & Mrs. Charles Wright Jimmy Youngs MSGT Everett W. Peckham, USAF (RET)
Matching Gifts Allstate Bank of America The Capital Group Charitable Foundation Dominion Foundation James Hardie Building Products, Inc. IBM
Edward A. "Buzz" Heidt, Jr. Chairs CHKD Health System Board of Directors
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dward A. "Buzz" Heidt, Jr., Chair and CEO of The Penrod Company, was elected Chair of the CHKD Health System Board of Directors beginning July 1, 2015. The CHS Board of Directors provides governance for the health system. "We are extremely fortunate to have Mr. Heidt in this crucial leadership position," says Jim Dahling, President and CEO of CHKD Health System. "I have no doubt that his unique combination of knowledge, intelligence and commitment to our mission will strengthen our efforts today and our capabilities in the future." In addition to his leadership in the private sector, Heidt has substantial experience in the administration of charitable organizations. He is a former Vice-Chairman of the American Red Cross Board of Governors and represents the American Red Cross on the Geneva-based
Governing Board of the International Federations of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, which oversees the charity's worldwide operations. Heidt also has a strong legacy of service and support to local charitable organizations, including CHKD. Before joining the CHKD Health System Board in 2011, he chaired the Health System's Foundation Board, which manages contributions from CHKD donors and funds hospital programs and services. Heidt succeeds John Lawson, who will remain on CHKD's Board of Directors after completing a four-year tenure as chair in June. CHKD also welcomes new members Susan R. Einhorn, R. Justin Fulton, Miles Leon and Fred J. Whyte to the Health System Board and Akhil Jain and Michael R. Matacunas to our Foundation Board.
CHKD Development Boards Development Advisory Board Dan Boyle, Chair Susie Archer • Lawrence A. Bernert III • Catherine Callahan • Todd Copeland • Doug Davis Kandi Deitemeyer • Walker Dorroh • Janet D. Dungan • Pace Frizzell • Kari Jacobs • Sunshine Leinbach Stephen A. Leon • Brad Martin • J.T. McDonald • Jack J. Ross • David E. Russell • Robert Schappert Stephen E. Sigmon • Deb Vollmer • Mark R. Warden • Rolf A. Williams • Bennett Zier
Child Abuse Development Board Sandra S. Warden, Chair Warren Aleck • Sarah M. Bishop • L. Ashley Brooks • Kristen Chisman • Jean Compton Ellen Ferber • Chris Graves • Sandra Harrison • Lynn Hornsby • Maureen E. Olivieri • Johon J. Paul Solon E. Paul • Betsy F. Phillips • Jim Schneider • Ken B. Shewbridge • Gay W. Shulman • Lisa Smith Lydia C. Taylor • Carol Weinstein • Dorothy Winn • Judi Worley
Future Generations Board Trey Huelsberg, Chair Michael A. Culpepper • Jason Deans • Katie Denton • Hunter Frischkorn • Brooke Garrett G.S. “Hank” Hankins • Katherine Hines • Ryan King • Stephen Klimkiewicz • Merrick McCabe Brett Pendergast • Cameron Reeves Poynter • Amy Przymuzala • Cart Reilly • Shikma Rubin Natalia Soniak • Jill K. Wainger • Lee Westnedge • J. Britton Williston • Katherine Wynne
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Philanthropy Matters | Support for CHKD
Support for CHKD Many events are held during the year to support the children at CHKD, hosted by individuals, businesses and organizations throughout our community.
Leaders from CHKD and Farm Fresh joined patients in the Cancer and Blood Disorders Center to celebrate the $218,654.75 raised for the childhood cancer program during the 15th annual Farm Fresh Round Up this spring. Pictured from left back are Christalin Flores; Angel Coleman; Jim Dahling, president and CEO of CHKD; Micky Nye, president of Farm Fresh; Alexandra Egress; Mark Merrill, vice president of merchandising for Farm Fresh; and Dr. Linda Pegram, medical director of the Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at CHKD; and Legacy Warren. Pictured from left front are Emya Shelton, Parker Jones and Erin Howe.
The Mambo Room in Norfolk held their 7th annual Dance for a Cause Dance-AThon to benefit CHKD. The event raised more than $5,000 for the kids.
Sixteen-year-old CHKD patient Jack Verbanic (left), a two-time cancer survivor, joined Bob Hutchinson of SLAIT Consulting at the annual SLAIT golf tournament this spring to benefit CHKD. Held at the Virginia Beach National Golf Club, the event raised $17,000 for the hospital this year. Hampton Roads firefighters and police battled it out on the ice for the kids at CHKD during the 7th annual Guns vs. Hoses hockey game. This year’s event raised more than $6,800 to support CHKD.
Norfolk State University raised more than $9,500 during their third annual Dance Marathon to support the kids at CHKD. The student-run event has raised more than $20,000 for the hospital since 2012.
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Local Walmart and Sam’s Club locations held their annual six-week fundraising campaign to support the kids at CHKD. By asking customers to donate $1 at the register, as well as hosting various events, Walmart and Sam’s Club continue to raise close to $1 million dollars for the kids every year. Pictured here is Iwanna from Walmart #3644 in Chesapeake.
Costco raised $61,836.92 during their four-week register campaign this spring. Pictured here is Costco employee Lindsey Ribble having fun raising funds during the campaign.
Cox Charities presented a $5,000 grant to CHKD for the Reach Out and Read literacy program. Pictured from left are J.D. Myers, regional manager for Cox; Stephanie Calliott and Lavern Morris of CHKD; and Emma Inman, public affairs director for Cox.
Ghent United Methodist Preschool (GUMP) and Parish Day School held their annual Trike-A-Thon fundraisers this spring. Parish Day School (bottom) raised $1,174, and GUMP (top) raised a record $1,373 for the kids at CHKD.
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Events for Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters Fundraising Events Visit CHKD.org/giving or call (757) 668-7070.
King’s Daughters Events Visit kingsdaughters.org for information. Magnolia Circle Dragon Boat Race Saturday, September 26 The Magnolia Circle invites you to join them at The Pagoda at 265 West Tazewell Street in Norfolk for a fun day of dragon boating to benefit CHKD from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. A standard size dragon boat seats 20 paddlers in 10 rows. Learn more at KingsDaughters.org/MagnoliaCircle or email chkdmagnoliacircle@gmail.com. Make a Scarecrow, Make a Difference Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27 Build your own life-size scarecrow for $25 at McDonald Garden Center in Chesapeake, Hampton, and Virginia Beach from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Register online or in person. Annual “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” Party Saturday, October 3 The Driftwood Circle invites you to join them on the lawn of Historic Hill House on the Lynnhaven River in Virginia Beach. Tickets are $75 in advance ($80 on the day of) and include fabulous fare, live music, beer, wine and margaritas. A party to benefit CHKD.
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CHKD Miracle Jeans Day Wednesday, September 9 Go casual for the kids on September 9. For only $5, you can show your support of CHKD and wear jeans on a Wednesday. Encourage colleagues to participate and sign up as a group. To register, visit CHKD.org/jeans. CHKD Charity Golf Tournament Wednesday, September 16 In partnership with Walmart and Sam’s Club, CHKD hosts the second annual Charity Golf Tournament to benefit CHKD at Ford’s Colony Golf Club in Williamsburg. Registration is $250 per individual and $900 a foursome. Fees include 18-hole Scramble Tournament, greens fees, golf cart, lunch, prizes and more. For more information and sponsorships, please contact: Larissa.Trinder@CHKD. org or 757-668-7070. Hampton Roads Gasoline Retailers Golf Tournament Wednesday, October 7 Sponsored by Atlantic Dominion and Hoffman Beverage, the annual golf tournament takes place at Oceana Aeropines Golf Club and includes a Florida best ball and a shotgun start at noon. Fees of $125 per player include green fees, cart, food, beverages and prizes. Contact Charlie Scaglione at 287-3896 or CHKD at 668-7070 for more information. Virginia Fall Classic October 23-25 The Virginia Peninsula Car Club Council invites you to the 13th annual Virginia Fall Classic in Newport News on October 23- 25. All proceeds benefit CHKD. For more information, visit vafallclassic.org.
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94.9 The Point Radiothon November 17-20 Tune in to 94.9 The Point as Mike Powers and Woo-Woo broadcast their 15th annual Radiothon to benefit CHKD. Hear amazing stories of CHKD patients who survived illness and trauma. The event will broadcast live from the CHKD lobby. Call 668-9000 during the event or visit CHKD.org/Radiothon today to help the kids at CHKD.
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Your Baby Newborn care and development presented by CHKD’s pediatric providers. Visit CHKD.org/classes for dates, times and to register. Meet and Greet/Baby Care 101 Expectant and new parents will meet the pediatricians, learn to provide a secure environment for their infant and basic infant care. Nansemond Pediatrics 1005 Commercial Lane, Suite 220, Suffolk 418 Market Street, Suffolk Pediatric Associates of Williamsburg 119 Bulifants Boulevard, Williamsburg Suffolk Pediatrics 1009 Hillpoint Boulevard, Suffolk Town Center Pediatrics 4505 Columbus Street, Suite 250, Virginia Beach Meet and Greet/Open House New and expectant parents or families new to the area can ask questions and tour the office. Chesapeake Pediatrics 500 Discovery Drive, Chesapeake Newport News Pediatrics 11783 Rock Landing Drive, Suite 202, Newport News Pediatric Associates of Williamsburg 119 Bulifants Boulevard, Williamsburg Welcome, Baby! Meet the pediatricians, tour the office and learn about newborn care. Pediatric Specialists 885 Kempsville Road, Suite 200, Norfolk Premier Pediatrics 1181 First Colonial Road, Virginia Beach Tidewater Children’s Associates (3 locations) 601-A Innovation Drive, Chesapeake 5835 Harbour View Boulevard, Suite B, Suffolk 171 Kempsville Road, Bldg. B, Norfolk Breastfeeding Classes Get breastfeeding off to a good start. Tidewater Children’s Associates 601-A Innovation Drive, Chesapeake, VA Happiest Baby on the Block This two-hour class will help expectant and new parents navigate the first months of baby’s life while learning how to soothe even the fussiest infant in minutes and help babies sleep longer. All participants will receive “The Happiest Baby on the Block” DVD by Dr. Harvey Karp and a soothing sounds CD. Space is limited. Registration required at CHKD.org/classes.
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Community Parenting Education Visit CHKD.org/classes for dates, times and to register for these classes. Saturday, September 26, 10 a.m.-Noon CHKD Health Center at Oakbrooke 3rd floor conference room 500 Discovery Drive, Chesapeake Saturday, November 7, 10 a.m.-Noon Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters 6th floor conference room 601 Children’s Lane, Norfolk NEW Infant Massage In this two-session, hands-on series, learn about the benefits of massage to communicate love, security and physical comfort to your baby. Bring your baby (up to 9 months-old ). Still expecting? Attend and prepare for baby’s arrival. Saturday, August 22, 29, 9:30-10:30 a.m. CHKD Health and Surgery Center at Princess Anne 1st floor conference room 2021 Concert Drive, Virginia Beach Saturday, October 17, 24, 9:30-10:30 a.m. CHKD Health Center at Oakbrooke 3rd floor conference room 500 Discovery Drive, Chesapeake
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A wide range of parenting topics presented by CHKD’s parenting experts. Register at CHKD.org/classes.
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Parent Academy The Fall Parent Academy series is just beginning. Attend four of the general parenting workshops OR the four-part series Mindful Parent, Connected Child and be recognized as a CHKD Parent Academy Graduate! Helping Young Children Manage Emotion Recognize emotional triggers, and learn how to help children self-regulate and cope when upset. Based on Dr. Becky Bailey’s conscious discipline model and book, “Managing Emotional Mayhem.” Wednesday, August 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters 6th floor conference room 601 Children’s Lane, Norfolk Wednesday, October 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m. CHKD Health and Surgery Center at Oyster Point 1st floor conference room 11783 Rock Landing Drive, Newport News
No Drama Discipline Respond to your child’s upset by engaging his/her brain and supporting a calm and compassionate response to tantrums, tensions and tears. This workshop is based on the groundbreaking work of authors Daniel Siegel, M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D. Wednesday, August 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m. CHKD Health and Surgery Center at Princess Anne 1st floor conference room 2021 Concert Drive, Virginia Beach Wednesday, October 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m. CHKD Health Center at Oakbrooke 3rd floor conference room 500 Discovery Drive, Chesapeake Family Stress Consider strategies for coping with common stressful situations and experiences. Learn effective ways to lessen tension, increase cooperation and support a well-balanced family life. Wednesday, September 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m. CHKD Health Center at Oakbrooke 3rd floor conference room 500 Discovery Drive, Chesapeake Understanding the Angry Child: For Parents of Children Ages 6 to 11 Understand the causes of anger, how to anticipate and defuse angry outbursts, and help children manage their own emotions. Wednesday, September 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m. CHKD Health and Surgery Center at Oyster Point 1st floor conference room 11783 Rock Landing Drive, Newport News Grieving and Growing: Helping Children of All Ages with Change Understand and respond to children of all ages experiencing loss from divorce, death, deployment, adoption, foster care or other life-changing circumstances. Wednesday, September 30, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters 6th floor conference room 601 Children’s Lane, Norfolk The Five Love Languages Learn how to identify and apply different communication styles to build a better relationship with your children. Based on the book “The 5 Love Languages of Children” by Gary Chapman. Wednesday, October 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m. CHKD Health and Surgery Center at Princess Anne 1st floor conference room 2021 Concert Drive, Virginia Beach
Positive Discipline Being kind and firm helps parents get to the core of their child’s misbehavior and positive discipline offers techniques that work to establish strong relationships and thinking, responsible children. Based on the Positive Discipline Program by Jane Nelsen Ed.D. Wednesday, October 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m. CHKD Health and Surgery Center at Oyster Point 1st floor conference room 11783 Rock Landing Drive, Newport News Mindful Parent, Connected Child Understand how mindfulness can support positive growth and build resilience in children. This series does not meet the criteria for court-ordered or child protective involved families. Mondays, October 19, 26, November 9, 16, 6:30-8:00 p.m. CHKD Health and Surgery Center at Princess Anne 1st floor conference room 2021 Concert Drive, Virginia Beach Special Presentations with Jim Harris, MSW, Ed.S. Jim is the owner of Opportunities Consulting Services and the associate director of the West Virginia Autism Training Center at Marshall University. He has worked extensively with children and families as an early interventionist, parent educator, educational consultant and behavioral therapist. What’s a Father to Do? Five Things You Need to Know For Parents Join practitioner and father, Jim Harris, for an honest and insightful look at what it means to be a dad. Learn what your children really need from you and how to help them be happy and successful. Caregivers of both genders are welcome. Thursday, November 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Greenbrier Middle School Auditorium 1016 Greenbrier Parkway, Chesapeake Fatherhood Today: A Whole New MAN-ual For Professionals Participants will understand the changing role of fathers, how evolving gender roles affect the role of fathers and how critical the bond between father and child is for positive childhood development. Friday, November 6, 9-11 a.m. Virginia Beach Central Library Auditorium 4100 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Virginia Beach
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