Rex Healthcare Foundation Inspire Winter 2013

News from Rex Healthcare Foundation Winter 2013

Special Babies, Special Reunion Angel Fund Gets a $20,000 Boost

Are You Wild About Rex?

Entertainment was over the top at the 25th Anniversary of the Rex Gala

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Special Care NurseryReunion

Celebrating Families & Caregivers Eden Hopkins was just one of more than 300 attendees to enjoy the day.

No one expects a stay at Rex’s Special Care Nursery, but for a child that is born as early as 30 weeks, it becomes your home away from home. After a rapid onset of preeclampsia, Hannah Hopkins learned that daughter Eden would be born at 34 weeks by an emergency cesarean delivery. “Even though things were happening quickly, we were comforted and informed every step of the way,” Hopkins recalled. “Eden was whisked away and given undivided attention by Anthony Tackman, M.D., Lori Dupree, R.N. and Denise Bailey, R.N..”

A reunion this fall provided the perfect backdrop for these families to reconnect with the nurses and physicians that served as a lifeline to them during this stressful time. “We go through the bad times with them. It is great to be able to celebrate their success outside of the hospital setting,” says Bonnie Kornegay, R.N..

Held at the Annie Louise Wilkerson, M.D. Nature Preserve, children and families could be seen playing in open fields or catching butterflies on a wooded trail. Nurses snuggled toddlers that they hadn’t seen since the ventilators and IVs were removed.

“We were so thankful for the doctors and nurses. They were like a beacon of light on the hard days and so helpful with the millions of questions we had as new parents and

Dr. Tackman catches up with one of the tiny miracles.

parents of a preemie,” Hopkins explained. “We were comforted by the level of care our daughter received and even to this day, they have become like members of our family. Reconnecting at the reunion was such a fun and special opportunity. It was so wonderful to see some of Eden’s old “roommates.” Every parent loves to “show off” their child, but its extra special when you reconnect with the nurses and doctors who saw them at their very first, very tiny stages.”

Are you grateful for the care you received at Rex? We’d love to hear about it! To share your story, honor a special physician, nurse or other Rex co-worker, contact

Bonnie Koregay, R.N., and one of her former patients.

Allison Strickland at (919) 784-4552 or allison.strickland@rexhealth.com or visit rexhealth. com/grateful-patient-campaign for more information.

Extend Your Impact

Consider the Benefits of a Gift in Your Will or Trust

We are extremely grateful for your donations. Large or

estate will be; therefore, making a gift to us by using a

small—every dollar makes a difference! If you want to ensure

percentage amount can be a more appropriate way to

that your support for Rex Healthcare continues even after

divide your assets. It allows you to benefit Rex Healthcare

you are gone, you may be interested in the simplicity of a

and loved ones in relative proportion.

How does a gift through my will or trust work?

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With a gift in your will or revocable living

A survey of American residents reveals that the majority

gift in your will or trust.

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How can I balance my commitment to family with a desire to help Rex Healthcare?

trust, called a bequest, you can give a percentage of your

welcome the idea of sharing a piece of their inheritance with

estate or a certain amount of cash, securities or property.

a nonprofit. Of the adults surveyed, 72 percent felt it was

After your lifetime, Rex will use your gift for the area of

reasonable to designate 5–10 percent to charity. Please keep

greatest need or as you designate it to be used. Your estate

that in mind when you are making your plans for the future,

planning attorney can help you structure your bequest to

even a small percentage can make a significant impact.

meet your exact financial needs and charitable goals. We are

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happy to provide you with sample language to share with your attorney.

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What if I have already made this type of gift?

Please let us know if you have already

Why should I choose this approach?

included Rex Healthcare in your estate plans. That way we

There are two key benefits in setting up a gift

Plus, it would be our honor to thank you for your gift. We

through your will or trust: 1. You can change your mind at any time. Since this type of gift does not go into effect until after your lifetime, you have the opportunity to update or revoke your gift at any time while you are alive. Plus, since you’re not actually parting with assets today, you don’t need to worry that you won’t have enough to live on in the future should you need your assets after all. This lets you balance your generosity with your concerns about living expenses, future medical costs and loved ones.

2. You can be flexible in your commitment. Most people do not know what the exact size of their

can ensure that your gift will be used exactly as you intend. will respect any wishes regarding anonymity, of course.

Special Seminar Estate Planning After the Fiscal Cliff

The New Rules and What They Mean

Wednesday, February 13 Noon - 1:15 p.m.

Speaker: Jean Gordon Carter, Hunton & Williams, LLP CPA and Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law

To make your reservation, please call (919) 784-4424 or email rex.foundation@rexhealth.com by Wed., Feb. 6.

© The Stelter Company • The information in this publication is not intended as legal advice. For legal advice, please consult an attorney. Figures cited in examples are for hypothetical purposes only and are subject to change. References to estate and income taxes include federal taxes only. State income/estate taxes or state law may impact your results.

Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Rex Gala are Dr. and Mrs. Deepak Pasi and Mr. and Mrs. David Strong.

On November 10, 2012, nearly 800 guests celebrated at the 25th

Anniversary of the Rex Gala, appropriately titled, “Wild About Rex.” This year’s co-chairs, Drs. James Zidar and Michael Zellinger, inspired the crowd by introducing John Edens, 86. Mr. Edens, a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) patient, was able to dance at his granddaughter’s wedding thanks to this innovative, successful surgery performed at Rex.

Entertainment featured fire dancers, African drums and tribal

sounds. Everyone had a WILD time bidding on auction items, sampling food and dancing late into the evening.

Money raised at the Gala will benefit Rex heart and vascular

Grant and Chris Young cutting a rug.

Programs, a passion shared by many in the crowd resulting in record breaking revenues! The audience wasted little time in raising $50,000 during the call for donations. Totals show $343,628 in revenue, soaring above the $310,000 goal!

To help keep Rex's Heart and Vascular program ahead of the curve,

this funding will supply advanced imaging equipment, continued training for our expert specialists, cardiologists and nurses, as well as patient assistance. From ensuring a close comfortable hotel room for a patient’s family to performing heart screenings on high school football players, this funding will make a lasting difference in the lives of many.

TAVR patient John Edens and wife share a special dance.

Perspectives on Giving: Why I Choose to Give

When I learned that I had cancer I remember saying

From early in my life,

to my husband, “It’s time to hold on tight because we

my parents instilled the

are in for a bumpy roller coaster ride.” Dealing with your

importance of giving back.

emotional state is hard enough. Add to that all you are

I have been given the op-

learning about the disease and your treatment options.

portunity that many are not

You need to make so many decisions. It is truly a scary and

afforded, and I try not to

uncertain time. I was glad that I turned to Rex for help.

lose sight of this.

One of the first contacts I had at Rex was with the

When I moved my

Breast Cancer Patient Navigator, Jeanne Poole. Her smil-

practice to Rex several years

ing face greeted me the morning of my surgery, as well as

ago, I began to hear more

several times throughout my hospital stay. I was grateful

and more about the Rex

for her kind and reassuring words.

Foundation. I received a brochure with a donor card in

the mail, and it made sense for me to participate. I was

I was so fortunate to be under the care of Dr. Jeffrey

Crane and the staff at Rex Hematology and Oncology As-

approached this past year to be a part of the Founda-

sociates. They brought me through treatment to recovery.

tion as a physician co-chair and without hesitation

I could not have asked for a more knowledgeable, com-

accepted the opportunity.

passionate, and dedicated team of professionals. Because

of their care and attention, I can call myself a cancer

patients to be afforded the highest quality care pos-

survivor. Now, as a member of the Rex Wellness Center at

sible. They deserve the best – whether through tech-

Wakefield, the Rex family is still helping me stay fit, active,

nology, educational programs, or other services that

and healthy.

the Foundation supports. The fact that I know 100% of

all donations go directly to support our patients makes

When my husband and

I give to the Foundation because I want our Rex

I updated our wills last

it very easy and rewarding to give.

year we decided to include

some charitable bequests.

patients do well, our individual practices flourish, and

I selected the Rex Cancer

Rex Hospital and the whole healthcare system benefits.

Center as one of my charities

The bottom line is our patients are our top priority and

because of my excep-

we all want to do what we can to see them get better,

tional experience with

recover from illnesses, improve their quality of life.

them. Perhaps my gift

It is important for physicians because when our

will in some way help another cancer patient move from diagnosis to recovery and a happy, healthy, and hopeful future.

Mary Kate Keith Breast Cancer Survivor since January 2009

Bruce Usher, MD

Rex Heart & Vascular Specialists

Rex Society Physician Co-Chair

Giving transforms us, and your support will make an important difference in keeping Rex on the leading edge of health care. We invite you to join Dr. Usher in membership to the Rex Society. The Rex Society recognizes donors who make annual gifts of $1,000 or more to the Rex Healthcare Foundation. Membership is open to individuals, families, businesses and organizations. All gifts are tax-deductible. To make your gift, please contact Kathy Stokes, director of major gifts, at (919) 784-4475 or kathy.stokes@rexhealth.com.

Rex Healthcare Milestones, Activities & Opportunities Teamwork!

• Rex Healthcare was awarded ‘A’ by Leapfrog Group for Hospital Safety.

• A round of applause to all of the Rex co-workers who participated in the Pink Glove Video Competition.

With hundreds of co-workers working together with their “Pink Gloves” and dancing shoes on, a specialized video came to life. The video was entered into a national competition to help raise awareness for breast cancer.

• The 2012 Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Triangle Light the Night Walk was a huge success! With Walk Chairman David Strong, UNC Health Care & Rex Healthcare raised $43,869.04 for cancer research and patient services.

• On Nov. 7, 2012, the William C. Etheridge Foundation presented a check for $10,000 to support the Rex Cancer Center Angel Fund and the newly created Rex Patient Assistance Fund.

• On Dec. 5, City of Oaks Marathon organizers Ron Wahula (left) and Jim Micheels (right) presented a $10,000 check to Allison Strickland and Mike Anglin (center) for the Rex Healthcare Foundation. The donation will

help fund a new Cancer Survivorship program.

• On Oct. 29, close to 100 co-workers participated in the Rex Co-worker Golf Tournament at Crooked Creek Golf Club in Fuquay-Varina. More than $10,000 was raised at the annual event.

• Our friends at Jersey Mike‘s presented a $12,000 check to the Rex Healthcare Foundation thanks to our October Breast Cancer Awareness promotion.

Growth & Innovation • Cancer patients at Rex now have an innovative new tool to help track appointments and medications, connect with other patients, stay in touch with their care team and more. The Rex Cancer Care mobile app includes a variety of useful features to help patients as they go through treatment. Download it for free at Apple’s iTunes App Store and the Google Play Android Store.

• In December, Rex celebrated its one year anniversary in the town of Holly Springs.

• The Rex Sleep Disorders Center in Cary has opened its doors in a brand new location. You can now find their office at 790 SE Cary Parkway, Suite 105 (Coorsdale Building).

• Rex Ear Nose and Throat Specialists led by John Garside, M.D. opened in October.

They are located on Cary Parkway and their website is rexearnosethroat.com.

• We’re always looking for ways that go beyond food quality to elevate the hospital dining experience. Recently, we’ve instituted our Afternoon Tea, available to select patients on a daily basis throughout the hospital... http://www.rexhealthblog.com/itsnot-your-average-cup-of-tea/.

• Our team takes healthcare cuisine seriously! Take a moment to stop by our newly renovated cafeteria, Cib/o at Rex Hospital! Awardwinning chefs at Rex have taken their culinary skills to new heights and are changing the face of hospital food.

Coming up • Love Your Heart at North Hills!

Stop by North Hills Mall on Saturday, Feb. 16 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and learn how to keep your heart healthy as well as register to win a North Hills gift card! Visit rexhealth. com/heart for more details.

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Gifts to Rex Healthcare are made through the Rex Healthcare Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3).

The Rex Healthcare Foundation can be reached at (919) 784-4424 or rex.foundation@rexhealth.com.

1in9‘s Inaugural Grant Benefits Angel Fund At the time of its founding,1in9, a non-profit organization based in Raleigh, ONE IN NINE women would be diagnosed with breast cancer, affecting them and their families in multitudes of ways. The mission of 1in9 is to offer aid to women in need for some of the financial burdens that come with a breast cancer diagnosis, as well as to educate the community on the incidence and importance of early detection.

Our friends from 1in9 Kevin Rutherford (left) and

Started by breast cancer Stephanie Beguelin (second from right) presented Rose Auman, Rex Cancer Center nurse (second from left) survivor Stephanie Begand Amy Daniels, Rex Healthcare Foundation Executive uelin, 1in9 has awarded Director with a grant for Rex Cancer Center patients. their first grant in the amount of $20,000 to the Rex Healthcare Foundation.

This grant will support approximately 60 breast cancer patients over the next 12 months – providing assistance for unique nonmedical, physical and emotional needs that might otherwise prevent women from receiving or completing treatment.

“Making certain women have the financial means necessary to get to and from appointments, purchase food, and pay for out-ofpocket expenses will ensure these patients can focus on completing their course of treatment and ultimately getting healthy,” said 1in9 Founder, Stephanie Beguelin.

National Doctors’ Day Doctors’ Day is March 30. Honor your physician by making a donation to the Rex Healthcare Foundation.

All physicians honored will be given an acorn pin to proudly wear.

Details can be found at rexhealth.com/grateful-patientcampaign.