Spectrum Health Foundation FAST FACTS
• Thanks to charitable donations, Adolescent Behavioral Health Telemedicine Clinics are now in several area High Schools. Now, more than ever, it is important for adolescents to take care of their mental health. • We saw an incredibly compassionate show of support for our staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our community helped provide 1,265 meals, 1,103 snacks, 125 food baskets, thousands of masks and ear savers, and so much more.
• For our youngest patients, 4,716 comfort and care items were provided to the United Hospital Emergency Department. Fidget toys, games, stuffed animals, coloring books, stickers and playing cards help to reduce fear and anxiety in children when they are in the hospital. • Since October 2019, the Maternal Infant Health Program at United Lifestyles has provided 76 car seats, 26 pack and plays, 72 baby gates and 47 swaddles.
CONTACT INFORMATION
701 S. Greenville West Drive, Suite 1 Greenville, MI 48838 616-225-6416 Shelly.westbrook@spectrumhealth.org www.spectrumhealth.org/foundation
BOARD OF TRUSTEES Officers
Jon Aylsworth........................................Chairperson Charlie Vickery..............................Vice Chairperson Carrie Daenzer...................... Finance Chairperson Cherie Foster.............................................. Secretary
Trustees
Jusith Amparo, D.O. Karen Carbonelli Tom Knoerl Laura Pentecost Kohn Andrea Leslie Jeff Loding Kim Putt 26
Carolyn Slocum Glenn Tissue Phil Tower Jennifer Town Michael Verdun Shelly Westbrook Greg Workman
WHAT WE DO
With the purpose of saving lives and advancing the health and well-being of children, adults and families through philanthropy, the Spectrum Health Foundation United and Kelsey Hospitals is the charitable arm of United Hospital in Greenville and Kelsey Hospital in Lakeview. Since 1995, individuals and organizations have given more than $15 million in charitable gifts to the foundation. These donations provide funding for programs, help advance innovation, purchase new technology and build state-of-the-art facilities. Generous gifts, both large and small, help save lives and improve the health and well-being of children, individuals and families throughout our community.
EVENTS AND FUNDRAISING
The foundation administers a comprehensive and full-service giving program dedicated to meeting donors’ desires to make a difference, touch lives and belong to an organization committed to excellence in providing high quality and compassionate care to patients and families. There are many ways to give including: • ATTEND OR SPONSOR ONE OF OUR EVENTS Our premiere fundraising events include the Charity Ball – held the second Saturday in February and Golf Day – held the second Monday in June.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Please consider making a tax-deductible gift to the Spectrum Health Foundation United and Kelsey Hospitals in support of one or more of our greatest funding needs. • United and Kelsey Kids Comfort and Care Your gift provides comfort and helps remove fear for children who receive care at United or Kelsey Hospital through pediatric toys, comfort items and fun activities. • United Hospital Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program Your tax-deductible donation allows patients in need to receive education and individualized exercise treatment when they need it most, regardless of ability to pay, so they can improve the function of both their heart and lungs. • Hope Fund Your investment funds the mission and vision of United and Kelsey Hospitals and supports its greatest needs, such as equipment, programs, services and facility improvements. To make a gift, please mail your check to: Spectrum Health Foundation United and Kelsey Hospitals, 701 S. Greenville West Drive, Suite 1, Greenville, MI 48838. For more information, contact Shelly Westbrook at 616-225-6416.
• MAKE A GIFT IN HONOR OF A PATIENT OR STAFF MEMBER
• CREATE A FUNDRAISER Visit our website for more information: www.spectrumhealth.org/foundation/ ways-to-give/fundraising-toolkit • LEAVE A LEGACY WITH A GIFT THROUGH YOUR WILL OR ESTATE PLANS
Interns from Clark Construction Company held a toy drive to help reduce stress and anxiety for children being treated at United Hospital. 2020
