St. Luke's Foundation Spring 2023 Impact Report

CELEBRATING COMPASSIONATE HOSPICE INPATIENT CARE

In February, we celebrated 10 years of providing peace, hope and comfort to patients and their loved ones through our community’s first inpatient hospice program. The Ed & Joan Hemphill Inpatient Hospice Unit was completely funded by generous contributions to St. Luke’s Foundation. Thanks to continuing support from donors like you, patients on their end-of-life journey have a peaceful, homelike environment and compassionate care in their final days.

PETSMART PUTS SMILES ON PATIENT FACES

Imagine being a young child facing the unfamiliar, even scary, environment of a hospital ER or surgery center. At times like that, a cuddly friend can make all the difference.

Thanks to the generosity of PetSmart shoppers in our community, more than 2,700 stuffed animals were distributed to St. Luke’s. Departments that received the toys include pediatric units, the Emergency Department, SurgiCare, behavioral health, and the Dental Health Center. “Who doesn’t love a stuffed animal?” asks Christina Fortmann, RN, St. Luke’s Surgicare. “A cuddly toy can relieve separation anxiety by acting as a friend to help kids or even adults feel safe and secure. Sometimes these small things make the biggest difference in someone’s hospital experience, changing a child’s tears to smiles and happiness.”

SPRING 2023 • ST. LUKE’S FOUNDATION

IMPACT REPORT

Mission

The mission of UnityPoint Health® – St. Luke’s Foundation is to support UnityPoint Health – Cedar Rapids in giving the health care we’d like our loved ones to receive.

News and Information

 Our third-floor modernization project is complete! Two outdated medical and surgical areas at St. Luke’s Hospital have been combined into one modern, efficient healing environment. Among those who played a key role is longtime friend of St. Luke’s, Merlin Hulse. See story on page 3.

 St. Luke’s is saving lives by distributing AEDs and Stop the Bleed Kits to more than 100 organizations throughout Eastern Iowa. St. Luke’s Foundation provided the funding for this critical emergency equipment valued at over $100,000.

Philanthropy In Action

At UnityPoint Health – Cedar Rapids, you can see the results of philanthropy everywhere you turn. Start with the newly transformed third floor of St. Luke’s Hospital. Molly Eilers, nurse manager for our beautiful new Surgical Specialty Unit, sums up the reaction of patients, visitors and staff in one word “Wow!”

Next, we’re starting work on the expansion of St. Luke’s Heart & Vascular Center. Gifts large and small are helping us meet the growing demand for outpatient cardiovascular services. One donation came in the form of a Guardian Angel award from Chris Montross, a grateful patient whose family has been impacted by heart disease. Now Chris and her loved ones are joining us in building a healthier future for other Eastern Iowa families.

And sometimes philanthropy is as simple as a cuddly toy for a child to love. Area PetSmart stores and their shoppers recently donated over 2,700 stuffed toys to St. Luke’s to comfort our young patients. As St. Luke’s registered nurse Christina Fortmann says, who doesn’t love a stuffed animal!

In the next few pages, these philanthropists and others will share their stories with you. Together, we are improving health care for our community.

With gratitude for all you do,

DONATIONS KEY TO NEW SURGICAL SPECIALTY UNIT

The hammers have stopped. The construction crews are gone. Two outdated med/surg areas have finally been combined and transformed into one modern, efficient healing environment.

Welcome to our state-of-the-art Surgical Specialty Unit (SSU). This flexible, practical space features 46 private patient rooms, comfortable family areas, and the latest technology for monitoring patient care.

All rooms are ADA compliant to ensure patient safety and comfort. Accommodations for specific patient populations include bariatric rooms with specialized equipment and enhanced-safety rooms for behavioral health patients. Workflow has been improved to make it easier for team members to care for all patients.

“Everyone loves it!” exclaims Molly Eilers, nurse manager for the new SSU. “People who remember this area before say ‘Wow!’ But even those who are here for the first time appreciate how bright, cheery and comfortable it is. And our staff loves to talk about all the improvements.”

Michelle Niermann Mary Klinger President & CEO, President, UnityPoint Health – UnityPoint Health –Cedar Rapids St. Luke’s Foundation

This transformation was made possible by donations from many generous donors. Among them is longtime friend and supporter of St. Luke’s, Merlin Hulse. Now approaching his centennial birthday, Merlin has donated more than $146,000 for projects including the inpatient modernization campaign, inpatient hospice, LifeGuard Air Ambulance, and St. Luke’s Child Protection Center.

A lifelong farmer in Clarence and former Iowa state senator, Merlin has also played an active role with St. Luke’s Rural Health Care Endowment, which provides matching funds for projects to improve the health and safety of rural residents. Since the program began, we have awarded grants totaling over $470,000. Merlin has served on St. Luke’s Foundation board of directors and our Rural Health Care Committee. In 2015, he received the St. Luke’s Foundation Founder’s Award.

“St. Luke’s has been part of my life ever since I got my tonsils out there when I was three,” says Merlin. “That was 96 years ago! I’m proud of the role I’ve played in helping St. Luke’s grow. I know this beautiful unit will provide a healing space for people in our community for years to come.”

Every donor makes an impact on health care in our community. You can give to a specific program or service or allow us to direct your funds to an area of greatest need. For more information, call St. Luke’s Foundation at (319) 369-7716.

Farmstead of longtime friend of St. Luke’s, Merlin Hulse

Michelle Niermann and Mary Klinger

Molly Eilers

TO FIGHT HEART DISEASE

Heart disease has plagued Chris Montross, her brother Bob and sister Patty all their lives. “We grew up going to funerals,” Chris remembers. “We lost many loved ones because of our family’s long history of heart disease.” That includes their mother at 67, both grandfathers—one in his 50s, the other at 65, two uncles—just 31 and 42—who died two years apart, an aunt and two cousins. Chris’s dad survived a near fatal heart attack at 45.

Chris believes her heart problems began with an unconfirmed bout of rheumatic fever when she was a child. She developed a heart murmur, which eventually caused her aortic valve to fail. Chris admits she dreaded having the valve replaced. “I figured they’d have to crack my chest open, and I really didn’t want that. Then my doctor told me about TAVR.”

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement, or TAVR, is a less invasive option that enables doctors to replace the damaged valve without opening the chest. The St. Luke’s Heart Care team introduced TAVR to the Cedar Rapids area in 2016.

“TAVR is really something!” says Chris. “I had the procedure on Tuesday and was home for dinner on Wednesday.”

Chris was so pleased with the care she received, she decided to express her thanks in a way that helps others.

“I told my family instead of a birthday or Christmas gift, I wanted to recognize my caregivers with a Guardian Angel award.” Chris, who retired in 2012 after 46 years at St. Luke’s Hospital, knows from personal experience how much Guardian Angel recognition means.

“It was always a nice honor when somebody went out of their way to thank me for exceptional care.”

Chris’s “Journey of the Heart” recognized the 44 physicians, nurses, therapists and other team members who played a role in her long but successful heart journey. “With much gratitude, I thanked each one of them, my Guardian Angels, and their gift to me of a newly mended heart.” She adds, “Part of our donation went to cardiac rehab and part to St. Luke’s Heart and Vascular Center because they’re doing a big expansion.”

Over the next two years, UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s is expanding to meet our area’s growing demand for heart and vascular services. Enhancements include a second electrophysiology lab for heart rhythm issues, a third interventional radiology lab for treatment of blood clots and other circulatory problems, and an advanced hybrid operating room that expands St. Luke’s ability to perform minimally invasive procedures like TAVR.

“Heart disease is a terrible thing,” says Chris. “Fortunately, St. Luke’s Foundation makes it easy to support something that’s so important. You can recognize a loved one by giving in their honor or memory and have the money go to a program that’s touched you or your family.”

ST. LUKE’S FOUNDATION FUNDS LIFE-SAVING GIFTS

Having the right tools at the right time can save lives. That’s why UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital, through St. Luke’s Foundation, recently distributed 56 AEDs and 92 Stop the Bleed Kits to organizations in Eastern Iowa. Each recipient organization will also receive training from St. Luke’s Heart Saver Program.

An AED (automated external defibrillator) is used to treat sudden cardiac arrest, a life-threatening condition where the heart suddenly stops. Stop the Bleed Kits are designed to help bystanders address a bleeding emergency in the event of a traumatic injury before professional help arrives. St. Luke’s donation is valued at over $100,000.

“AEDs and Stop the Bleed Kits are critical for individuals who are in a life-or-death situation,” says Michelle Niermann, UnityPoint Health – Cedar Rapids president and CEO. “As the area’s heart hospital our goal is to provide the best outcome for every patient every time. These tools aim to give everyone the best chance at life.”

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Your gift in honor or memory of a loved one can build brighter futures for heart and vascular patients. Call St. Luke’s Foundation at (319) 369-7716.

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Doug Neumann, Executive Director, Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance

Pictured above (and on the cover)

John Tursi, Executive Director, Boys & Girls Club of the Corridor

Mary Klinger, President, UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Foundation

Ackerman, President, Marion Chamber

Niermann, President & CEO, UnityPoint Health – Cedar Rapids

Shepherd, Executive Director, Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival

Chris Montross gives Guardian Angel to Vivian Forseen, UnityPoint at Home.

Jayson Wagner, cardiac rehab, receives Guardian Angel award from Chris Montross.

Jennifer Sweeney receives Guardian Angel award from Chris Montross. Joining her are Michelle Niermann and Mary Klinger.

If you’ve ever taken a toddler to the dentist, you know what a challenge it can be. Tim and Brita Loynachan’s son Nathan is 25 years old, but due to a chromosome abnormality, Nathan is developmentally more like a twoyear-old.

“There’s no reasoning with him,” explains Brita. “He sees dental offices as places where stuff that hurts happens to him. Just getting routine dental care for him is extremely stressful. It’s also extremely difficult to find quality dental care for the special needs population.”

Fortunately, St. Luke’s Dr. Rhys B. Jones Dental Health Center (DHC) provides care for developmentally disabled individuals of all ages. “They have been welcoming to us and so patient with Nathan,” Brita says. “Taking care of him is a workout for the dentist and hygienist, but we’ve never felt anything negative from anyone. These are people you can trust with your son.”

For more than 45 years, the DHC has provided comprehensive dental services to low-income children and developmentally disabled kids and adults. For families whose children are covered by Medicaid, the DHC is virtually the only dental health provider they can turn to in Cedar Rapids and surrounding counties. DHC hygienists also visit local schools to provide dental screenings and preventive services.

In 2022, the Grandon Charitable Foundation donated $100,000 to the DHC. Grandon Foundation president

Andrea Orth explains, “Left untreated, dental issues can lead to serious health problems like heart disease. Mouth pain can also impact children’s behavior at home and in school. The Dental Health Center screens children for dental problems early and makes them comfortable with regular dental checkups. By helping the DHC get back to its pre-pandemic level of funding and services, we are really helping children in our community.”

David Ernst, volunteer with the M. Paul & Glennys Brimmer Foundation, says their $20,000 gift to the DHC reflects the Brimmers’ commitment to supporting people on the front lines of helping others. “The DHC has a direct impact on children. We especially liked their focus on education and prevention. For most of these kids, this is the first dentist they’ve ever seen. Every patient gets a toothbrush, toothpaste and floss and is shown how to use it. And by helping kids feel good about smiling, you’re building their self-esteem.”

Brita and Tim Loynachan have also chosen to support the DHC financially. Tim says, “We’ve been in a situation where we didn’t know where we were going to get dental care for Nathan. By supporting the clinic, we’re helping them provide services to other people in similar situations.”

Brita adds, “The Dental Health Center fills a huge need for our family and for families throughout the area. The work they do is important, it’s valuable and it’s good.”

David Ernst agrees. “Paul and Glennys Brimmer would be very proud their donations are going to help people like Nathan. That’s what they were all about.”

HER “ROCK”

Michele Frederick is a fighter. Diagnosed with cancer more than two decades ago, Michele continues to receive treatment for a brain tumor. But she is determined to stay strong.

A key player helping Michele on her journey is Matt Schmitz, cancer exercise specialist with the Helen G. Nassif Community Cancer Center. Matt’s role is to help Michele maintain her cardiovascular health, strength, range of motion, and balance. For everything Matt does for her, Michele recently chose to honor him with a Guardian Angel award.

Through the Guardian Angel program, patients and families donate to St. Luke’s Foundation in honor of an individual or department that has gone above and beyond for them. In turn, these gifts help fund programs and equipment that add to the quality of care at UnityPoint Health – Cedar Rapids and the Community Cancer Center.

“Matt has been a godsend,” says Michele’s mother, Pam Mann. “He makes sure Michele’s doing OK and if she has a problem or a question about something, he knows who on their team can help. He’s a good resource and a good friend.”

Michele’s two-year-old granddaughter Bexley presented the Guardian Angel award to Matt at a ceremony in January. “We made sure he didn’t know about the award in advance so he would be surprised!” exclaims Michele. “I wanted him to know he’s appreciated by me and my family.”

Her mother adds, “The Guardian Angel award is an outstanding program. You don’t have to give a lot of money to recognize someone who really deserves it. It makes the recipient feel good and it makes you feel good, too!”

Want to express your appreciation to the caregivers who made a difference for you or a loved one? Guardian Angel gifts can be of any size, and a ceremony honors those who go above and beyond for you. For more information, call (319) 369-7716.

St. Luke’s Dental Health Center provides dental services for low-income children and developmentally disabled individuals of all ages. Give today to put a smile on the face of our patients and their families. Call St. Luke’s Foundation at (319) 369-7716

Michele agrees. “Matt genuinely cares about you. If I’m having a bad day, I can tell him and he’ll help me work through it, or he’ll get a therapist in there for me right away. He has truly been a rock for me during some difficult times.”

“IT’S IMPORTANT, IT’S AND IT’S GOOD.”

Gary Ernst and Dave Ernst, M. Paul & Glennys Brimmer Foundation volunteers, present a check to Julie Coppock and Mary Klinger

Matt Schmitz receives a Guardian Angel from Michele Frederick and her granddaughter Bexley. L to R: Mona Cook, Michele Frederick, Bexley, Matt Schmitz, Casey Greene and Heather Dommer.

ST. LUKE’S

Wherever Gwen Randall goes, she seems to run into the people her husband calls “members of the family.” That’s Gwen’s St. Luke’s family—the friends, co-workers, patients and students she knows from a 34-year career at UnityPoint Health – Cedar Rapids and another 10 years as a St. Luke’s Auxiliary member, volunteer, and board member for St. Luke’s Foundation.

“St. Luke’s is a big part of my life,” Gwen explains. “I didn’t stop caring about them when I retired. During the height of the pandemic, I worried about the nurses and other staff. When I go to an event in town, I look to see if UnityPoint Health is a sponsor. And when it comes to new programs there, I like to get the inside scoop.”

Now St. Luke’s Foundation is inviting people like Gwen to join our Circle of Friends. This new group draws together individuals who have had meaningful affiliations with St. Luke’s over the years—retirees, former board members, Auxiliary members, volunteers, and School of Nursing alumni. The goal is to help people stay connected with St. Luke’s as we share with them the inside story on everything from new programs and services to major renovations.

“I’m very excited to introduce Circle of Friends,” says Mary Klinger, president of St. Luke’s Foundation. “It’s been a longtime desire of all of us at the Foundation to unite people who share our belief in UnityPoint Health – Cedar Rapids and help them continue to feel like an ongoing part of our organization and the care we provide.”

Committees representing the different constituencies within Circle of Friends are currently brainstorming ideas for activities and outreach. In the coming months, you will hear more about how we plan to connect and communicate with friends of St. Luke’s.

“We’re looking at how we can keep people involved and informed,” adds Gwen. “I see Circle of Friends as informal ambassadors. We’ll let people know what’s going on at St. Luke’s and share their ideas back with the organization.”

ST. LUKE’S PROGRAM SETS

UP NEW NURSES

If you have been a part of the UnityPoint Health – Cedar Rapids family and would like to be involved in Circle of Friends, please contact the Foundation at (319) 369-7716

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The transition from nursing school classrooms to real-life hospital settings can be overwhelming for new nursing graduates. The pressure in turn may lead to high turnover rates for hospital nursing staffs. At UnityPoint Health –St. Luke’s Hospital, we offer an in-depth orientation to set up a recent grad for success and help reduce turnover. Despite our work in this area the hospital is still seeing four out of 10 RNs leave St. Luke’s in their first year.

That’s why St. Luke’s Hospital introduced the Night Resource Nurse Program. It’s designed to help new graduates succeed in their roles, leading to greater job satisfaction and higher retention rates. Initial funding for the program comes from the Carroll and Lena Nelson Endowment Fund at St. Luke’s Foundation.

“The resource nurses round with every new graduate nurse working the night shift in our emergency department and acute adult care units throughout their first year of practice,” explains Rebecca Moore, manager of professional health practice development. “It gives new RNs someone to turn to when they have a question about patient care. The night resource nurse is a coach who helps new grads build their skills and confidence on the floor.”

Initial response to the program has been very positive. Rebecca says, “Our new RNs tell us it’s a huge relief to

have the night resource nurse available to answer questions or lend a hand.” She adds the program also helps recruiting.

“St. Luke’s is the only hospital in our area offering this level of support, which is very reassuring for new graduates.”

Brenda Oehler, director of nursing operations, agrees. “As health care becomes more complex, it’s important we continue to find innovative ways to provide great care for our patients. I’m proud to be part of this new initiative to support our team members, while improving patient care at the bedside. And I’m thankful to the Foundation for helping make the night resource RN role possible.”

Want to show your support for the nurses who play a key role in providing the health care we’d like our loved ones to receive? Contact St. Luke’s Foundation at (319) 369-7716 to learn how you can help.

BELIEVE WHAT YOU DO MAKES A DIFFRENCE

James and Gwen Randall

Rebecca Moore

Brenda Oehler

ABOUT HEALTH CARE…AND PHILANTHROPY

“I have a long and rich history with St. Luke’s Hospital and UnityPoint Health,” recalls Mary Ann Osborn. Mary Ann retired after 45 years, starting as a staff nurse in the ICU and rising to become St. Luke’s chief nursing officer and chief nursing executive for UnityPoint Health. “St. Luke’s embraces people, making sure this is a place you can grow your career.”

Because St. Luke’s has been such a large part of her life, Mary Ann is committed to giving back to the organization— something she sees as integral to St. Luke’s heritage. “St. Luke’s was born out of philanthropy,” Mary Ann explains. “Ordinary people came together to support a hospital for the benefit of this community. And I have seen firsthand the many services possible because of continued philanthropy.”

Over the years, Mary Ann regularly contributed to the employee giving campaign. She and her husband Sam are also members of the Carl and Mary Koehler

Legacy Society, which recognizes individuals who have remembered St. Luke’s Foundation with estate gifts arranged during their lifetime.

Mary Ann says, “St. Luke’s has provided me with tremendous opportunities on a personal level.

But most importantly, Sam and I appreciate having this valuable resource when people need it most. We care passionately about good health care in our community, and we want to continue to support it.”

Mary Ann and Sam recently took the opportunity to review their wills by participating in the Values Based Estate Planning Program offered by the St. Luke’s Foundation. This program helps friends of St. Luke’s use estate planning to minimize their tax obligations while positively impacting health care in the Cedar Rapids area.

“I encourage anyone who has not completed their estate plan consider this program,” adds Mary Ann. “There’s no pressure. It helps you think about what you value and what you want to do with your resources at the end of life. For us, it was very helpful in working out how to accomplish our goals as individuals and as a couple.”

OPENING A DOOR TO

For more information on the confidential Values Based Estate Planning program, contact St. Luke’s Foundation at (319) 369-7716.

Michelle Ross loves her current role as a nurse manager at UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital. But she knows a master’s degree could come in handy when leadership opportunities arise at St. Luke’s in the future. Now Michelle can pursue her dream of higher education with the help of the Dr. Roy and Bess Keech scholarship from St. Luke’s Foundation.

“I’ve wanted to go back to school for several years,” Michelle explains. “But like a lot of people, I’m still paying off undergraduate student loans. The Keech scholarship makes it possible for me to continue my education.”

The scholarship was established in 1969 with funds from the estate of Dr. Roy K. and Bess Keech. St. Luke’s Foundation now offers two Keech scholarship opportunities for St. Luke’s Hospital team members. These scholarships offset tuition expenses for Mount Mercy University’s expedited RN to BSN Program and MSN in Nursing Administration (leadership) Program.

CREATING OR UPDATING YOUR WILL

“People need to be persuaded from doing nothing.” said a recent participant after completing the Values Based Estate Planning program sponsored by St. Luke’s Foundation. The Covid-19 pandemic increased Americans’ awareness of the need to have a will. Yet data from a recent survey by Caring.com shows only 33% of Americans have put their plans in place.

Harper Bean, a nursing supervisor on 4 West, previously relied on a Keech scholarship when she pursued her BSN degree while working full-time at St. Luke’s. “Now I’m back at it for my master’s degree,” says Harper. “Having the MSN degree will open the door for more opportunities for me, whether that’s in administration or advanced practice nursing.”

Michelle Ross adds that it’s not easy juggling work, school and a busy homelife with three growing sons. But she says programs like this are beneficial, not just for her, but for the hospital and the community as well. “It’s important for our patients that we have highly educated professionals working here. And by supporting continuing education, St. Luke’s can continue to attract and retain skilled nurses.”

Thanks to the generosity of donors like Dr. Roy K. and Bess Keech, St. Luke’s Foundation provides scholarships to improve health care in our community. For information on how you can support health care education, call (319) 369-7716

If you have any amount of money or belongings and you have loved ones in your life, a will is beneficial. It does far more than distribute your assets. It also specifies who takes care of your children and assigns powers of attorney for your financial and health care decisions if you are unable to do so.

A will is not just for you. It’s a final gift to your family and benefactors.

For more information on creating or updating your will, contact your attorney or call the St. Luke’s Foundation at (319) 369-7716 Sam and Mary Ann Osborn

According to 40% of the individuals who participated in the survey, the biggest reason for not completing a will is they just haven’t gotten around to it. Another 33% said they don’t have enough assets to need a will, 13% said the estate planning process is too costly and 12% said they do not know how to get a will.

Michelle Ross Harper Bean

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Kathy Epley Chair

Lois Buntz Chair-Elect

Tami Culver Secretary

Mike Heinrich Treasurer

Don Johnson

Guy Johnson

Jake Kendall

Keith Krewer, MD

Jim Levett, MD

Gene Neighbor

Michelle Niermann

Susan Ovel

Don Paynter, MD

Gwen Randall

Connie Robinson

Betsy Souer

Gary Speicher

Mary Klinger

Ex-officio

St. Luke’s Foundation is pleased to welcome three new board members. Dr. Jim Levett, CEO of Presai, Inc., served on the Linn County Board of Public Health and was Surgical Director, Perioperative Services at UnityPoint Health- St. Luke’s Hospital. Susan Ovel retired from Kirkwood Community College, where she was Director of Planned and Endowed Giving. And Gene Neighbor is an Executive VP with Farmers State Bank and is a past board member and board chair with St. Luke’s Foundation. The Foundation thanks Niki Lee and Doug Laird, who retired from the board after nine years of service.

$250,000+

United Way of East Central Iowa

$100,000+

Julie Foster Van Camp and Robert Van Camp

Grandon Charitable Foundation

Linn County Auditor

Wayne and Nan Kocourek Foundation

Witwer Charitable Trust #4

$50,000+

Aiming For a Cure Foundation

Dr. Roy & Bess Keech Estate

$25,000+

CauseTeam

Chris Norton Foundation

Farmers State Bank, Marion

Graham Construction

Martha Justice Estate

Dr. Keith and Cheryl Krewer

Dr. Merlin and Ruth Ann Osborn

$15,000+

Robert+ and Elizabeth Allsop

2022 FUNDING PURPOSE

Capital --------------------$2,567,843

Programs & Services $1,754,388

Equipment $73,738

Education ------------------- $55,546

Scholarship ----------------- $856,764

Patient Assistance ------------- $72,680

Employee Assistance $23,787 Total: $5,404,746

Jim Levett, MDSusan OvelGene Neighbor

UNITYPOINT HEALTH –ST. LUKE’S FOUNDATION STAFF

Mary Klinger, President

Tonya Arnold, Director of Grants and Administration

Julie Coppock, Senior Development Director

Karen Newland, Administrative Assistant

Jen Pettigrew, Donor Relations Assistant

Danielle Rauser, Development Director

Nassif Community Cancer Center

Jennifer Sweeney, Director of Annual Giving

Vanessa Taylor, Data Services Manager

American Heart Association

Charlie and Pat Becker

The Benevity Community Impact Fund

Terri Christoffersen

Climate Engineers

Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation

Helen Kelly Trust

Carmen and Mike Kleinsmith

LT Memorial Foundation

M. Paul & Glennys Brimmer Foundation

Transamerica

Variety - The Children's Charity

Wormer Charitable Trust

$10,000+

John and Cindy Family Foundation

Cedar Rapids RoughRiders

Brenda and Jim Clancy ^

Epic

Sally and Steve Gray

Paul and Mary Hagen

Hunter Companies

Mary Klinger

Michelle and Steve Niermann

SEI Investments Company

Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, P.L.C.

James and Diana Skogsbergh

Laura and Jason Smith

St. Luke's Medical Staff

Team Breast Friends

Ted and Cathy Townsend

West Side Transport

$7,500+

American Cancer Society

Faye Gerner

Dave Nieuwsma

Dr. Donald and Joyce Paynter

United Fire Group

Julie Zimmerman

$5,000+

AIM Credit Union

Alliant Energy

Cargill Inc.

Cedar Valley Pathologists P.C.

Central Iowa Power Cooperative

Chrome Divas of Cedar Rapids

Kari and Wes Cooling

Crescent - Janko Masonic Foundation

Tami and Todd Culver

Diamond V ^

Eastern Iowa Airport

Kathy and Steve Epley

Casey and Holly Greene

GreenState Credit Union

Anne and Doug Gruenewald

Marlene Hill

Invision Architecture

George Kilberger Trust

Larry and Mary Kramer

Kate and Dick Minette

Gene and Jeanie Neighbor

New Leader Manufacturing

Anne and David Parmley

Pipe Pro, Inc.

Precision Drywall, Inc.

Shirley Rissi

John Sheehan

Gary and Susan Streit

The ESCO Group

TrueNorth Companies

$2,500+

Area Ambulance Service

Dr. Dustin and Tonya Arnold

Patty Barnes

Richard and Donna Butikofer

Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust Co.

Cobank

Dominick J. McDermott Trust

Gerald Dooley

Don and Gwen Eells

Dr. Emilie and Casey Hansen

Philip and Cassie Hartgrave

Michael and Jill Heinrich

Jared and Carol Hills

Kathy Horan

Hassan and Salma Igram

Iowa City Masonic Foundation

Iowa Empowerment Conference Corp.

ITC Midwest LLC

Don and Amy Johnson

JP Morgan Asset Management

Dr. Kathryn Kaufman

Kenneth and Jeanette Kinsey

Dr. Todd and Carol Langager

Dr. Steven and Joy Mindrup

Dave and Lisa Morris

Mary Myers

Ruth Pearson

David Phillips

Dale and Caryl Rammelsberg

Dr. Brian Ray

Dr. Ronald and Sue Reider

Nancy and Jim Schoeben

Brian and Molly Scott

Shueyville United Methodist

Sue Slattery

St. Luke's Administration

David and Sue Tesdahl

Patrick and Mindy Thies

Dr. Steven Wahle and Dr. JoAnn

German Wahle

Dr. Christopher and Barbara Walsh

$1,000+

Dr. Alecia Allen

Alliant Energy Foundation

Alpha Tau Omega

Dr. Ken and Kathy Anderson

Loretta Angerer

Bankers Trust

Randy and Julia Bauer

Kyle and Jazmin Baumgart

Miriam Bergman

BGHN Associates, P.C.

Judy and Gary Bjornsen

Peg Bradke

Dennis Bradley

Sheryl Brehm

Eric Briesemeister

Lois and Bob Buntz

Ryan and Regina Torson

Steven and Suzanne Caves

Carol Collingsworth

Jack Cox

Betty Debban

Denver and Carol Dillard

Rick and Jean Dobyns

Dr. Craig and Barbara Dove

Rex and Kathy Eno

Marilyn Enos

Velma Faler

Linda Feller

Suzanne Felton

Dr. Jay and Katherine Friesen

Dr. Ron and Corinne Gambach

Charles Gardner

Lisa Gaspar Thompson

April Golwitzer

Marilyn Gott

Dr. Matthew Gray

Greater Cedar Rapids Housing & Building Association

Dr. Angela Greif

Lisa Hackenmiller

Jeremy Hague

Karen Hansen

Rhonda Harmon

Sally Hendrickson

Hills Bank and Trust Company

Clay and Shawna Holderman

ImOn Communications

International Flavors and Fragrances Inc.

Iowa Fire Protection

Ironside Apparel & Promotions, Inc.

It Has to Matter

Dr. Eric Johnson

Jordan Imoehl, M.D., PLC

Andrea Kelley

Dr. Steven and Michele Kelly

John and Pat Kerr

Gary Kester

Dr. Wendell and Minnie Kirkpatrick

Christine Kleiman

Jacob Krejchi

Shari L. Kvidahl

Daniel M. LaGrange

Dr. James and Nancy LaMorgese

Dr. Brian Lindo

Linn County Anesthesiologists, P.C.

Pamela Mahany

Dr. Stanley Mathew and Dr. Gitanjali Singh

Amanda McDonald

Maureen McEvoy

Dr. Thomas and Sandra McIntosh

Carol Meade

Mercy Medical Center

John Meyer

Kenneth and Amy Meyer

Dr. Katie Milden and Jonathan Schroeder

Cara Milder Forbes

Patricia Miller

Dan and Kay Mineck

Robin and Jon Mixdorf

Nicole Nelson

Dr. Andrew and Laura Nordine

Valerie Obadal

Brenda Oehler

Kandy Ortgies

Mary Ann and Sam Osborn

Susan Ovel

George Parry

Janna Petersen

Physicians' Clinic of Iowa PC

James and Mary Pratt

Quad Cities Community Foundation

Laura and John Rainey

Joan Reiter

Vicky Richards

John Robenalt

Ervin and Cynthia Root

Debbie Sadewasser

Teresa Schafer

Emily Scherbring

David and Jennifer Schuchmann

Ann Sealy

Peggy and Leland Smithson

St. Joseph Catholic Church

Ginger Stallman

Eric Strader

Surgery Center Cedar Rapids

Eric Suter

Drs. Sarah and Karl Swenson

Dr. Benjamin Tallman

Texas Instruments Foundation

The Accel Group

The Blackbaud Giving Fund

Rick and Joyce Trotter

Dr. Chris and Charity Tyler

Unitarian Universalist Society

University District Dental Society

Karen Van Dee

Dr. A. John and Jennifer Vander Zee

Sara and Dan Veerhusen

Walter-Kelly Memorial Golf Tournament

Lori Weih and Ben Wickum

Catherine Wienen

Women's Golf at Kernoustie Golf Club

$500+

Action Sewer & Septic Service, Inc.

John and Brevity Airy

Bryan Anderson

Libby Arnold

ATO Fraternity

Stacey Barrett

Georgina Beary

Dr. James and Rachele Bell

Valissa and Jeffrey Berg

Angela Berns

Beverly and Larry Blades

Valerie Boddicker

Peggy Bragg

David and Donna Buresh

Dr. Stephen and Katie Burke

Dianna Burnett

John Carius

Marilyn Carter

Mary Chester

Chewzn Ventures, LLC

Cockburn Family Trust

Deanna Cook

Mona and Don Cook

Julie L. Coppock

Rene Crumley

John Dage

Dahm, Knapp and Associates, P.C.

Judy Deming

Robert Dennis and Eloise Beatty

Dennis

EMPLOYEE GIVING CAMPAIGN

Paris Roby’s job is to take meal trays to patients hospitalized at St. Luke’s, but he gives them more than food. “I try to lift their spirits,” Paris explains. “The little things you do, even if it’s just a smile, can make people feel better.”

Paris feels the same way about supporting the WeCare campaign. He says, “Every little bit counts. Just give from your heart and you can help someone who needs it. When you give from your heart, the payback is outstanding.”

Thanks to amazing team members like Paris Roby, the 2022 employee giving campaign raised more than $333,000. At St. Luke’s Foundation, we’re grateful our team members are here for us and for our patients. We are also committed to supporting team members through scholarships, crisis assistance, and moraleboosting activities.

If you’d like to show our team members how much they matter to you, give to our compassion fund at bit.ly/UPHGive or call (319) 369-7716

Snowflake Village at the Community Cancer Center Children’s Holiday Celebration, sponsored by Aiming for a Cure (AFAC).

AFAC’s Steve “Santa” Ries with Jennifer Sweeney and Tonya Arnold at the Community Cancer Center Children’s Holiday Celebration.

Andrea Watkinson and family enjoying the Community Cancer Center Children's Holiday Celebration

Connie Dietiker

Brenda and Dennis Dorothy

Eastern Iowa Blinds

Dr. Dianna Edwards

Scott and Joan Ehlts

Benjamin Eilers

Faith Mission Thrift Store

Monica Farmer

First Evangelical Lutheran Church

Jerry Ford

Form Function Studio LLC

Carol Fridal

Dr. David and Susan Gehring

Kara Gillund

Patricia Gosnell

Angela Gudenkauf

Lori Hampton

Dr. Tork and Lynn Harman

Dr. David and Susan Haupt

Mary Henry

Lucas Hicks

Hillcrest Ladies Golf

Jennifer Hinz

Laura Holecek

Shirley and Bill Holtey

Cynthia Homewood

Hopkinton Community Church

John Howerton

Richard and Ellen Hull

Insight Global

David and Gloria Johnson

Joanne Johnson

Michelle Jonas

Joseph and Helen Ertl Family Foundation

Edward and Kathryn Kalaher

Ida K. Kansky Trust

Julie Kelly-Molander

Bethany Kirton

Brandy LeClere

Lisa Lehmkuhl

Aimee Lenton

Linn Area Credit Union

Kristine Long

Leah and Justin Loomer

Tim and Brita Loynachan

Katie Maybanks

Justin McDonald

Jean Means

Ann Menke

Susan Moershel

Chris Montross and Patty Seger

Rebecca Moore

Megan Munoz

Nancy Murphy

Janice Mussell

David Neff

Dr. Bryan and Jessica Netolicky

Drs. Andrew and Kerri Nowell

James Oberreuter

Michele O'Connor

Ann Overton

Robert Panek

Teresa Parker

Nilesh Patel

Becky and Joe Peiffer

Peg and Derrick Pickering

Kelly Printy

Richard and Bonnie Raddatz

Douglas and Maya Richards

Glen Rickey

Ross Robinson

Edward Rohret

Tammara Rosalez-Baade

Dr. Dennis Rosenblum

Therese and Robert Rowell

RPC, Inc. Charitable Foundation

Richard and Lynn Russ

Deanna Ryan-Naber

Charles and Lisa Schimberg

Karen Schmidt

Robert Schreckengast

Helen Schulte

Nancy Scott

Thomas and Margaret+ Sears

Diane Seelau

Patricia Seger

Katie Sievert

Robert Simanek

Nina Simmons

Joanne Slaughter

Joan Smith

Marty and Julianne Smith ^

Terry Smith

Willard Sperry +

Wanda Steuri

Joseph and Glenda Stoll

Linda Swanson

Vanessa Taylor

Susan Teaney

Diane Thompson

Mary Ann Thompson

Jane and Larry Tjaden

Brandon Tomlinson

Ruth Turner

United Methodist Women

Valenta Plumbing

Rosanne Van Cura

Dustin Vroegh

Janice Wahle

Gary and Monette Waller

Dr. John Warren and Jean Treder

Keith Whipple

Jon & Karen White

Thomas Wibe

Jill Wilson

Patti Wilson

Rae Zahradnik

John and Ann Zlabek

$250+

Dr. Megan Adams Rieck

Lisa Ainsworth

Kristine Albert

Megan Andresen

Donald and Rosemary Arnett

Janet Avis

Connie Barnes

Beau Dylans Inc

Myrt and William Bowers

Robin Brown

Walter Brown

Mark Butschi

Teresa and James Byers

Brenda Cahill

Anne Carter

Adam Carver

Brett Caspers

Carl V. Chalstrom

Dr. William Ching

Jim Choate

Diana and Joe Cira

Michelle Clasen

Mary Clouse

Nancy Cory

Richard and Suzanne Crawford

Candace Decker

Carrie Dempsey

Kay Detweiler

Elizabeth Dietrich

Tammy Dietrich

Penny Dullea

Jim Eichhorn

Mary and Larry Elgin

Kristi Elwick

Melanie Epperly

Elizabeth Etten

Faith United Church of Christ

Kerri Feldhaus

Vicki Feldmann

Norman Fisher

Fleet Farm

Dorina Forkenbrock

Nicole Fridley

Rich Funk

Ann Funke

Steve and Susie Gallagher ^

Lisa Gantenbein

Tim Garner

Lyle Gerdemann

Julie Gilmore

Brian and Beth Globokar

Carol Haendler

Robert Hampton

Angela Hanson

Rhonda Happel

John Harris

Cheryl Hartley

Christal Henderson

Jacqueline Henry

Laura Hepker

Wendy Hill

Kimberly J. Hingtgen

Diane Hoffa

Matthew Hoffnagle

Nancy Houtz

Carla Huber

Patricia Hucker

Brian Husemann

Kathryn Johnson

Shar Jones

Tari Jones

Scott Kallemeyn

Kristen Kasner

Jordan Kelly

Joan Kennedy

April Kenney

Kenwood Records Management

Stacey Klostermann

Dr. Dennis and Karen Kral

Michelle Krapfl

Kelly Kray

Tara Kress

Roger Krug

Jim & Peggy Kubczak

Kathy Lalley

Lisa Lambi

Tina Lampe

Debra Langager

Michelle Langston

Brenda Lansing

Lisa A. Lawrence

Carrie Lawson

Mark and Rene Leaver

David Leigh

Dale Lewis

William Loeffers

Chad and Jessica Lohrer

Dr. Nancy Lorenzini and Dr. Keith

Kopec

Ron Loveless

Jena Maloney

Sheryl Manchester

CELEBRATION OF GENEROSITY, JUNE 2022

Todd and Tami Culver, Emilie and Casey Hansen

Dr. Ken and Kathy Anderson, Randy and Dodie Easton

John and Cindy Bloomhall

Guardian Angel ceremony honoring the Surgical Specialty Unit and Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation.

Dennis and Alice Mans

Katherina A. McCauley

Brooke McLaughlin

Linda McNamara Earley

Julie McNeal

Millennium Research Group

Deborah Miller

Beverly Minear

Michael Minette

Dr. Monica Minjeur

Joni Moeller

Sue Moses

Michael Mulford

Gail Murphy

Nancy Nelson

Mark Nemmers

Leanne Nevers

Karen Newland

Susan Novak

Meg Oberreuter

Jennifer Oltmanns

Sherri O'Neil-Conrad

Kristi Paterson

Clarence and Lisa Patnode

Dawn Pederson

Corey and Holly Peiffer

Cortney Penick

Mary Petersmith

Jo Ann Peterson

Julie Peterson

Tammy Peterson

Catherine Pilkington

Elizabeth Pithan

Jim and Marilyn Podgorski

Kelly Potter

Joseph and Diane Powelka

Lorrie Prasil-Holcomb

Donna Prier

Brent K. Rairdin

Rapid Response Monitoring

Dr. David and Mary Jo Rater ^

Danielle Rauser

Lisa Reveles

Robert Rice

Tina Rice

Robert Risdale

Karen Rivera

LeRoy Robbins

Emily Roberst

Erin M. Roberts

Mindy L. Roeder

Julie Scheel

Alissa Schepanski

Randy and Becky Schmidt

Matt Schmitz

Joseph and Judy Schneider

Patricia Schneider

Debbie Schroeder

Ruth Schroeder

Carol Schueller

Martin Shaw

Debra Siggins

Don and Coletta Slezak

David Smith

Drew and Susan Smith

Shawn Snitkey

Connie Spicher

Dean and Deb Spina

Mary Springsteen

Elizabeth Standefer

Brian and Sandy Stoneking

Susan Storm

Dr. Sara and Matthew Stuefen

Julie Sturbaum

Katie Sturtz

Julie Supple

David and Jill Sutton

Jennifer Sweeney

Joseph Terfler

Heidi Thalacker

Kathy Thorsteinson

Dr. Shannon Throndson

David Turner

LuAnn Urlaub

Tammy Van Dee

Michelle Vandeberg

Allison VonSprecken

Mary Wacasey

Jayson Wagner

Robyn Ward

Andrea Watkinson

Brenda Weber

Judy Weber

Dr. Marty Weber

Lori White

Marcia Whiteford

Constance Wigger

Jay and Arlie Willems

Christina Williams

Mark Willis

Sharon Wisted

Rebecca Wood

Susan Woods

Bryan Wright

Nancy Yeisley

Gift-In-Kind

Caribou Coffee

Gerald Chism

Culver's Lawn & Landscape

Culver's of Marion

Finkbine Golf Course

Connie Frame

Dr. Sharon Guthrie

Jill Harper

Nancy Heaverlo

Hunter Companies

Hunters Ridge Golf Course

I Know Jack Foundation

It Has to Matter

Marcy Johnson

Marilene Julich

Mister Car Wash

Monarch Research Project

Pink Hummingbird Project

Anna Praegitzer

Raining Rose

Ruth Schroeder

Angela Schultz

Solon United Methodist Women

Strands of Strength

Texas Roadhouse

Mary Van Houten

Variety - The Children's Charity

WM S Stanley Revocable Trust

+ deceased ^ All or a portion of the donation was given through The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation.

This listing is intended to acknowledge all cash gifts ($250+) received between January 1 and December 31, 2022. We make every effort to accurately report your gifts. If we need to make a correction, please contact us at (319) 369-7716 or CR_Foundation@unitypoint.org.

The power you hold in your hands is incredible, and the result of your generosity is nothing short of amazing.

Thank you for sharing our passion and vision for making a difference.