2022 LMH Health Foundation Annual Report

A message of gratitude

Dear friends,

Something special starts when a community comes together. Thanks to your exceptional generosity, LMH Health Foundation received $14.3 million in philanthropic support in 2022 — a record fundraising year in our organization’s 53-year history.

These gifts support vital hospital priorities, including the LMH Health Cancer Center expansion, patient-centered technology, new programs and education in health equity, the Help & Healing Fund and more.

We often say that philanthropy is the difference between the maintenance of a strong institution and the evolution of an extraordinary one. As we look to 2023 and beyond, we are committed to ensuring your gift goes to work to improve patient care for all.

Thank you for helping us elevate healthcare for all people in Douglas County and beyond. We could not do this without you.

President

Rebecca Smith Executive Director LMH Health Foundation

Mark Gonzales 2022-2023 Board

LMH Health Foundation

Thanks to you, something special starts here.

We are fortunate to live in a community that values quality healthcare. Our support is not only for current needs, but for the continued excellent care LMH Health will provide in the future.”

—John and Sally Hudnall

LMH Health Cancer Center expansion project strengthened by philanthropy

Support for the LMH Health Cancer Center expansion has grown significantly over the past year, with community members and donors giving more than $6.5 million to the project so far.

LMH Health Foundation publicly announced its commitment in 2021 to raise as much of the anticipated $9–$11 million cost as possible. The much-needed project will update the LMH Health Cancer Center’s space and greatly expand its square footage at its current Maine Street location. In 2022, the LMH Health Foundation received two major grants to support the cancer center expansion project: $2 million from the Kansas City-based Sunderland Foundation and $300,000 from the Capitol Federal Foundation.

“Our cancer center has seen incredible growth, which has led to this opportunity for expansion,” said Sherri Soule, MD. “It is critical to the people we serve that we find a way to expand and update the cancer center, especially as studies show that patients have better outcomes when treated close to home.”

LMH Health is a great hospital and serves our community well. Everything’s right here — you don’t have to leave to get great care.”

—Jan Pollard

WHY I GIVE “

Dana Anderson makes $10 million gift commitment

Lawrence resident Dana Anderson made a $10 million gift commitment to the LMH Health Foundation. The commitment is the largest in both the foundation’s 53-year history and the hospital’s 102-year history.

Anderson and his late wife, Sue, have been longtime supporters of LMH Health, a not-for-profit community hospital serving patients in Douglas County and the surrounding area. LMH Health has renamed the Lawrence Health Plaza the Anderson Health Plaza in honor of Sue and Dana’s longtime and generous support.

Earl Reineman, major and planned gifts manager for the foundation, said the gift is a tremendous honor for the hospital and the community.

“The leadership and generosity that Dana and Sue have provided over the years has been nothing short of inspirational,” said Reineman. “In so many different ways, the Andersons have supported the hospital’s commitment to exceptional care for all.”

“The gift will support vital hospital needs,” said Anderson. “And it’s the perfect way for the family to recognize the giving spirit that Sue worked to instill in all of us. We know how proud she would be to see this happen. She always recognized the importance of LMH Health to the quality of life in Douglas County.”

Your gifts at work

Donors like you make great things happen at LMH Health — including these projects you made possible in 2022:

Insulin and other diabetes medications for patients in need

Medications and medical equipment for patients in need after a hospital stay

Nate Penny Rooftop Garden Memorial

Many in our community remember Nate Penny as a beloved, athletic and hardworking friend who loved the outdoors. In his memory, Nate’s parents, Bill and Marlene Penny, made a generous gift to the LMH Health Foundation in 2022 to support the renovation of the hospital’s rooftop garden, an outdoor space where patients, employees and visitors can enjoy the fresh air.

To make a contribution in Nate’s memory, or in appreciation for our nurses, providers and staff, visit LMH.org/NatePenny.

WHY WE GIVE

We feel strongly that a community hospital can bring together all people. Everyone has needs or knows someone who will require professional and loving care. We are thankful we can contribute and do our part.”

—Bill and Marlene Penny

A crib and breast pumps, helping new moms and babies get a good start on breastfeeding

LMH Health Foundation 2022 financial data

CONTRIBUTIONS

$14,348.946 ($14,404,736 with gifts in-kind) with donor restrictions without donor restrictions

TOTAL EXPENDITURES

$1,587,039 distributions in support to LMH Health and programs events investments in-kind for patient programs general administrative

Thanks to your generosity, LMH Health Foundation has transferred more than $16 million to support patients and hospital priorities over the past five years.