Fall 2013
Campaign Update Swedish Medical Center
Campaign for Swedish surpasses $116 million With a little under three months to go in The Campaign
gifts that are helping discover new treatments in the fight
for Swedish, the community continues to respond generously
against brain cancer.
to help support our vision of improving care and treatment
A new center for dealing with all of the challenges of
options for patients throughout the region. In total, our patients,
bringing a new baby into the world, The Lytle Center for
friends, employees, and physicians have contributed over
Pregnancy & Newborns, is dedicated to providing “guid-
$116 million to support programs and services throughout
ance for life’s greatest journey.” At Swedish/Issaquah, a gift to support an oncology
the Swedish health care system. While the amount of money raised is unprecedented
social worker has improved care for more than 450 patients
for Swedish, and we should all be very proud of our finan-
in just the first year, ensuring that each person has a com-
cial results, it’s important to remember that the purpose of
prehensive program to assist them and their families as
a fundraising campaign is to ensure that the physicians, nurses and other caregivers have the necessary resources to deliver the best quality and most advanced care to our patients. So what
e g n a h c Help a life.
they deal with a cancer diagnosis. Swedish/Edmonds has received
nearly $1.5 million to support charity
care, a new cardiovascular diag-
nostic imaging center, emergency
services and a new ambulatory care center.
exactly has been the impact of the communities support?
Through the Foundation’s Philanthropy at Work
How have lives been changed and care improved? The list that follows represents only a small sample of
program, more than $3 million in unrestricted gifts have
the programs, projects and services that were made possible
been distributed throughout the health system to ensure
because of generous support from the community.
gift support gets where it will have the most benefit: at the
The True Family Women’s Cancer Center, a new
patient’s bedside.
women’s cancer center that combines the top specialists
Nearly $5 million has been given to help develop a
and the most advanced technology to help more women
comprehensive heart failure program at the Swedish
survive cancer.
Heart & Vascular Institute.
A new Swedish MS Center, one of the largest in the
As we enter the final phase of our Campaign, we hope
country, benefitted from over $3.5 million in gift support.
each of you — our caregivers — understand the important
The Ben & Catherine Ivy Center for Advanced Brain
role you play in our continuing success. Together, we have
Tumor Treatment has generated more than $13 million in
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Great opportunities to help others seldom come, but small ones surround us every day. – Sally Koch
At the Heart of Swedish
Helping our campuses. Helping our communities. Helping each other. At every campus, at each office location, Swedish employees bring their commitment and compassion to the job. Our spirit of helping our patients — and each other — is a rare and special thing. It’s the heart of Swedish. The Employee Fund Drive is our opportunity to open our hearts and give. You may feel moved to support an area within the hospital, perhaps something related to your work or a unit where you or a loved one received care. The amount you give does not matter. Your gift…my gift…your co-worker’s gift…when pooled together, gifts of all sizes add up to make a BIG difference. If you have given before, or not — take action and say: “I give!” “I support Swedish because the care that we provide improves peoples’ lives, provides vital support and makes our community a healthier place.”
“I support Swedish because it’s a great place to work and I feel like I make a difference in patient, visitor and staff experience.”
Valerie Lytle, MN, RNC Addiction Recovery Services & Ballard Administrative Nursing Supervisors Swedish/Ballard
Martin Kimsey Security Swedish/First Hill
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Make your gift! For additional information, online giving options and more, visit www.swedishfoundation.org/employee-fund-drive.
Employees come together during The Campaign for Swedish
related to your work, or a unit where you or a loved one received care, or a need that touched your heart because of a personal experience. As you are signing up, please
Since the launch of The Campaign for Swedish on
choose “other” and simply notate your preference.
January 1, 2007, employees have generously contributed
Here are two options that we have found resonate with
more than $1.1 million — almost 85,000 gifts in all—
many employees:
through the Employee Fund Drive. Employees give what they can, when they can, and together have made an incredible difference for our programs!
Employee Emergency Fund: Through this
With just a few months remaining in The Campaign for
fund, confidential, emergency financial assistance
Swedish, all Swedish employees are invited to join in this
is provided to employees who are faced with an
incredible community effort.
unpreventable event or catastrophic loss in their
Why give?
lives resulting in unexpected financial hardship. In 2012, 72 employees were able to apply for and
Making a contribution is a personal decision and any
receive financial support during a critical time. It
amount is welcome and appreciated. When our employees give, it sends a meaningful endorse-
is the most popular cause for support amongst our
ment to the greater community. This is especially important
employees, who have contributed over $350,000
when seeking financial contributions from other sources
over the last 10 years.
like corporations and foundations. To tell them that a large
Where the need is greatest: Directing
number of our employees personally invest in where they
your gift to this fund allows Swedish to respond
work proves the strength of support from those who know
to opportunities as they arise, including grants
Swedish Medical Center best.
awarded through the Philanthropy at Work pro-
Also, your donation to Swedish Medical Center
gram. These gifts support our vision of improving
Foundation is tax deductible to the extent provided
care and treatment options for patients throughout
by law.
our region.
Where does the money go? Who benefits?
Swedish employees support a wide-range of programs and pri-
We all do! You can designate your gift to the service
orities through their donations. You
area or program of your choice. Know that 100-percent of
may feel moved to support a specific
your donation will go to that specific area, and will directly
area within the hospital — something
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Swedish Medical Center Foundation proudly recognizes its 2013 honorees Every autumn, Swedish Medical Center Foundation
of the Swedish Cancer Institute (SCI). He shared his vision
has the privilege of honoring a select group of special indi-
and goals for the Cancer Institute, which will build upon
viduals and organizations for their contributions to the
the success of the True Family Women’s Cancer Center. It
hospital. At this year’s donor event, the featured speaker of
was a wonderful celebration of our donors and the impact their
the evening was Thomas Brown, M.D., Executive Director
philanthropic support has on the health of our community.
Swedish Medical Center Foundation 2013 Donor Recognition Awards We congratulate the following award recipients and welcome the newest inductees into the Turner Society: Scott Harrison, for The Elmer J. Nordstrom Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes outstanding volunteers for their contributions to Swedish. Scott is the current vice chair of the Swedish Foundation Board of Governors. He has a long history of service to the organization, having been an active member of the Board since 2000, when Providence Seattle Medical Center merged with Swedish. Rae Lembersky, for the John A. Soderberg Sr. Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognizes individuals for their outstanding leadership, community advocacy, and sustaining financial support of Swedish. Rae joined the Swedish Foundation Board of Governors in May 2008. Over the years she and her husband, Mark, have supported a variety of programs across Swedish, often with a request to be anonymous, seeking no recognition for their generous leadership support. The Wanda Jankelson Foundation for Healthcare and Research, for the Swedish Community Impact Award, which recognizes a foundation or corporation whose ongoing support of Swedish has made an important impact on the health of the people and community we serve. In memory of his wife’s eleven-year battle with ovarian cancer, Roland Jankelson, along with his son Michael and daughter Kimberly, established the Wanda Jankelson Foundation to help advance the treatment and early detection of ovarian cancer. In the past three years, the Jankelsons have provided $1.5 million in support of the Rivkin Center’s efforts. Rayburn S. Lewis, M.D. and John H. Vassall II, M.D., for the Clinician Leadership Award, which recognizes a Swedish physician who demonstrates continued and dedicated support of the Foundation. These physicians demonstrate a commitment to personal giving and philanthropic advocacy. Dr. Rayburn Lewis is currently the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Swedish/Cherry Hill. Through his 29-year career at Swedish, Dr. Lewis has been an inspiration through his leadership as a physician, mentor and philanthropist. Dr. John Vassall is the Chief Medical Officer at Swedish. He has served on the Foundation Board of Governors since 2007, and has been a member of the Swedish Campaign Leadership Council, a group of community volunteers responsible for implementation — and ultimate success — of the $100 million Campaign for Swedish.
(Left to Right) Dr. John H. Vassall II and Dr. Rayburn S. Lewis, recipients of the Clinician Leadership Award.
Established in 2012, the Turner Society recognizes longstanding, annual donors who have demonstrated their commitment to Swedish and the health of our community through 25 consecutive years of giving. This society is named in honor of Ned and Joyce Turner, whose support of Swedish over consecutive years is unparalleled. We congratulate this years inductees:
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Campaign Update is published quarterly for the employees of Swedish Medical Center by the Swedish Medical Center Foundation. We welcome your comments and suggestions. Please contact Randy Mann, VP, Campaigns, at 206-386-6791.
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Kirby McDonald, co-chair David Sabey, co-chair Janet True, co-chair
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Thomas and Ann Gores Setsuko Harada Kirby and Diane McDonald Lena R. Morel Sally A. Nordstrom Julius Orsucci El Vera Rodewald
Lucius Andrew III Nancy J. Auer, M.D. Lida Buckner Deborah Crabbe Anne Gittinger Wayne Gittinger Cheryl Gossman
Rod Hochman, M.D. Marcel Loh Charles Lytle Karen Lytle Howard Maron, M.D. John N. Nordstrom Janet Sinegal John H. Vassall II, M.D.