2013
Mid-year Report
New & Notable Message From Marcia Mintz Halfway through the year, we find that we have a lot to celebrate at the John C. Lincoln Health Foundation. In just six short
Virginia G. Piper grant funds new G-60 trauma program
months, you have impacted our community in immeasurable ways. Your philanthropic contributions have enabled us to enhance the level of care we offer to
Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust has awarded a $500,000 capital grant to support G-60, the new geriatric trauma services program at John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital. The grant will go toward the renovation of four hospital rooms for trauma patients in the G-60 program, designed specifically for patients age 60 and older.
our community members and to provide for our neighbors in need. Because of your generosity, together we are changing and saving lives. On behalf of the John C. Lincoln
Pulliam Charitable Trust grant helps Desert Mission feed more families
Health Foundation and everyone our programs support, I want to extend our sincerest appreciation for your philanthropic contributions. I hope you enjoy learning about the difference your dollars are
In April, the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust awarded Desert Mission Food Bank a $100,000 grant for the purchase a refrigerated truck. This new truck will enable the Food Bank to safely procure and distribute perishable and non-perishable food to a growing number of hungry families in our community. Last year, the Food Bank distributed 40,752 emergency food bags to low-income individuals (with incomes at or below 185 percent of Federal Poverty level), a 12 percent increase over 2011.
making in our community. With heartfelt gratitude,
Marcia L. Mintz Chief Executive Officer John C. Lincoln Health Foundation
Upcoming Events
2013
44th Annual Gold Ball sets fundraising record Our 44th Annual Gold Ball, which took place on March 23, raised a record-breaking $650,000 for John C. Lincoln Health Network community and hospital programs. Proceeds from this fundraiser, chaired by Laura Williams and hosted by the John C. Lincoln Health Foundation Guild, support the Breast Health and Research Center, Level I Trauma Center at North Mountain, the Pediatric Program at Deer Valley and Desert Mission. Thank you to everyone who helped make this fundraiser such an overwhelming success!
JCL sites honored for quality and excellence The 24/7 Children’s Emergency Center, Mendy’s Place at Deer Valley, and the Specialty Surgical Care (SSC) inpatient center at North Mountain both received Five Star Excellence Awards for Overall Quality of Patient Care in the 2013 PRC National Excellence in Healthcare Awards. This recognition places both departments in the top 10 percent of patient care in the United States. In addition, Premier Insurance Management Services Inc. recognized John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit with a $10,000 American Excess Insurance Exchange (AEIX) Risk Management award. This award honors the hospital for measurably improving the quality of care for patients with delirium.
Connect With Us
Your generosity has the power to change and save lives. We invite you to connect with us regarding the impact of your gift or how to become more involved. For more information visit JCL.com/foundation or call 602-331-7860.
27th Annual Lincoln Guild Invitational Friday, Sept. 20, 2013 Desert Ridge’s Wildfire Golf Club Join us for this annual event on Wildfire Golf Club’s championship courses, which supports lowincome children and families at L I N C O L N G U I L D Desert Mission. I N V I TAT I O N A L
Taste of Desert Mission Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013 Desert Mission Food Bank This special evening of food, wine and philanthropy supports Desert Mission’s working poor tax credit programs, including the food bank, children’s dental clinic, behavioral health, community health center and early childhood education center.
Holiday Adopt-a-Family Nov./Dec. 2013 The inspiring annual Holiday Adopt-a-Family Program brightens the season of hundreds of children and families who may otherwise not receive gifts or a holiday meal.
45th Annual Gold Ball March 22, 2014 Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Named Best Annual Gala 2013 by Arizona Foothills Magazine, the Gold Ball supports John C. Lincoln Health Network’s medically innovative programs, advanced technology and Desert Mission programs. Visit JCL.com/foundation or call 602-331-7860 for more information.