2014 COMMUNITY REPORT
Can you imagine what it feels like to be away from everything and everyone Shawn Bassham, President you know and love at a moment’s notice? When life happens, often when least expected, access to superior health care is critical. With you in mind, Kootenai Health is imagining how to successfully care for families in our region today and well into the future.
types of care we can provide, while keeping patients and families close to home. Your investments reach beyond simply bricks and mortar, and most importantly impact the lives of patients and families of northern Idaho every day. Imagine the possibilities your gifts will make! With gratitude and thanks,
Shawn Bassham, MEd., CFRE President
In 2014, Kootenai Health leadership asked the Foundation to imagine how our partnerships and relationships could help meet the need. You have answered the call to imagine your part with resounding support! You are helping to expand the
Linda Fournier, Chair
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(l-r) Judy and Jack Gustavel with Jill Hathaway, Jeff Larson, M.D., Lynn Taylor and Sean Adams at the 2014 Festival of Trees Gala.
You are amazing! Through the Festival of Trees events you helped raise over $402,000 in 2014 and a cumulative $5.5 million to directly impact patient care at Kootenai Health. Simply remarkable! We are grateful for every decorator, volunteer, sponsor, donor and friend. On behalf of the Kootenai Health Foundation Board of Directors and staff, thank you for generously sharing your time, talent and treasure. We look forward to partnering with you again in 2015!
$32 million Total lifetime gifts and income
$12.2 million Invested to update and expand facilities, services, equipment and technology
$6.3 million Gifted through philanthropic events
(l-r) Dan and Linda Green, Connie and John Young at the 2014 Festival of Trees Gala.
ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT Driving Support for 25 Years What began in 1990 as a small event to help raise funds for the Foundation has now become one of the premier golf tournaments in the region. With your support we have raised over $579,000 to benefit the development and expansion of a variety of programs and services at Kootenai Health. We are thankful for you and grateful for the investments you make that allow us to provide superior health care for our patients close to home.
Presenting Sponsor Highlight Dave Chapman understands the importance of private philanthropic support to help drive innovation and expand how we care for our patients. He has a longstanding commitment to the Foundation and has partnered with us in a variety of ways. From 1989-2000 through the Festival of Trees and from 1992-1998 as a director on the Foundation board. In 2001 Dave and his company, Chapman Financial Services, signed on as the title sponsor
(l-r) Dave Chapman, Bobby Drummond, Mike Chapman and Todd Chapman at the 2014 Kootenai Health Foundation Golf Tournament.
for our golf tournament. Leading by example, Dave has instilled in his sons Mike and Todd the importance of philanthropy and service to others. Today you will find Mike serving as a director and incoming Chairman of the Foundation, with Todd now at the helm of the family business. Congratulations on your retirement Dave, and thank you Chapman family for your friendships and dedication to Kootenai Health’s mission.
Board Of Directors
2014 Gift Highlights Total gifted to Kootenai Health from the Foundation
$355,268
Behavioral Health Remodel - Adult Acute Unit
$
85,512
Cancer Services and Patient Support Program
$
42,046
Cardiac Services - EKG Upgrade
$
36,000
Emergency Department
$
29,172
Provider Continuing Medical Education
$
28,490
Other Equipment and Services
$
2,782
Scholarships - Employees and Teen Volunteers
$
6,827
Special Care Nursery Remodel
$
53,142
Walden House
$
8,370
Behavioral Health - Education and Equipment
$
11,279
Pediatrics - Cribs and DVD players
$
8,758
Rehabilitation Services - Outpatient Physical Therapy
$
30,164
Safe Kids - Bicycle Helmets and Car Seats
$
3,434
Special Care Nursery - Equipment
$
9,292
Youth Grants
Linda Fournier, Chair Mike Chapman, Vice-Chair Steven Griffitts, Secretary Peter Wagstaff, Treasurer Georgianne Jessen Albert Martinez, MD Russ Porter John Young Retiring in 2015 Denise Leonard Joining in 2015 Chris Meyer Eve Knudtsen
Caring for Others through the Cancer Patient Support Program By Melisa Carper My mom, Kathy Carper, was first diagnosed with breast cancer when she was just 34 years old, and battled the disease off and on for 17 years. Besides being the world’s most incredible mom, she also spent her time caring for other people as a nurse, at what was then Kootenai Medical Center. Throughout her cancer treatments, my family felt as though we had been adopted by a new extended family– our medical family. Those who provided care sincerely, genuinely, and deeply cared for my mother, and by extension, cared for my dad, my brother and me.
Paddy’s Sports Bar’s annual Breast Fest event benefits the Kootenai Health Foundation and the Idaho Affiliate of Susan G. Komen. Pictured from left: Jodi Weak and Molly Nota, Idaho Affiliate of Susan G. Komen; Melisa Carper, Paddy’s Sports Bar; Chris Carper, owner of Paddy’s Sports Bar; Shawn Bassham, president of the Kootenai Health Foundation.
Unfortunately my mom lost her battle with cancer. As many know, the disease leaves a feeling of helplessness and my family wanted a way to honor my mom’s legacy and bring good to a devastating situation. In 2001 the idea for the Breast Fest fundraising event began. What started as a ping-pong tournament in my dad’s garage has grown significantly, and in 2014 we celebrated the sixth annual event! Breast Fest is a tongue-incheek title to a gathering that draws hundreds of supporters to Paddy’s Sports Bar, our family business. To date, we have raised over $41,000 to benefit the Kootenai Health
Foundation’s Cancer Patient Support Program and the Susan G. Komen Idaho affiliate. We miss my mom every day. I was married in 2014, and my brother’s wife is expecting the first grandbaby this year. We often think about how thrilled she would have been for these big life moments. So we know firsthand what families are going through when they get that cancer diagnosis, and if there is any way we can help ease the burden, than that is what our fundraising efforts are for.
Investing in Clinical Excellence
Jack & Helen Yuditsky
Longtime Friends of the Foundation, are paying it forward by investing in Kootenai’s future. With the tremendous support and investment of steadfast donors Jack and Helen Yuditsky, every year the Kootenai Health Foundation awards “Clinical Excellence” scholarships.
The scholarships are available to employees pursuing a higher level of education while working at Kootenai. In 2014 Belinda VanDitto, an RN from the cardiac cath lab, was one of the students chosen for the award.
Belinda is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from Lewis and Clark State College and also carries the load as her family’s sole income provider while her husband attends school full time. “Getting this scholarship has been a huge help,” she said. “If I hadn’t gotten it I wouldn’t be able to go back to school to get my BSN. The Foundation has been very supportive and helpful in managing my tuition and fees.” Receiving her BSN will not only benefit Belinda in her current role at Kootenai, but it will also help to open doors for her in the future. In addition, Belinda’s efforts support Kootenai Health to further its goal of having 80 percent of nursing staff achieve BSNs by the year 2020. “Furthering your education in our field is so important,” Belinda said. “It allows us to provide better care to our patients and makes us more valuable to our team.”