Young Traffic Offenders Program Receives High Honors at Statewide Conference The Research Foundation s program honored with Show-Me Safety award

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1 TRADITIONS IN GIVING Spring 2013 Young Traffic Offenders Program Receives High Honors at Statewide Conference The Research Foundation s program honored with Show-Me Safety award Congratulations to The Research Foundation s Young Traffic Offenders Program, the recipient of the Kansas City Regional Show-Me Safety Award from Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety and AAA. Bestowed this prestigious honor during the Missouri s Blueprint to Save More Lives Conference, The Research Foundation s President Cynthia Randazzo and Director of Development Rose Simone accepted the award on behalf of the Young Traffic Offenders Program. Upon receiving the Regional Show-Me Safety Award, Randazzo said, The Research Foundation is honored to receive this regional award for its Young Traffic Offenders Program. Since 1997, the Young Traffic Offenders Program has successfully educated thousands of young drivers on the importance of safety. During the 6-hour program, participants learn the grave consequences of reckless driving from healthcare professionals, Missouri State Highway Patrol and their fellow peers who have suffered a crash-inflicted brain or spinal cord injury. This sobering first-hand approach serves Now and Then: The Research Foundation Continues to Serve Kansas City Community This spring marks 10 years since The Research Foundation concluded its affiliation with Research Medical Center due to the sale of the hospital to HCA, a for-profit health care company. At that time, The Research Foundation became a separate non-profit charitable organization. Since then, The Research Foundation has remained committed to strengthening the community and empowering people to live healthier, productive as a much-needed wakeup call to our area s young drivers. Applauding The Research Foundation s Young Traffic Offenders Program for educat- Missouri State Highway Patrol Sergeants Bill Lowe and Collin Stosberg join The Research Foundation s President Cynthia Randazzo and Director of Development Rose Simone in receiving the Show-Me Safety award. (From left: Cynthia Randazzo, Bill Lowe, Collin Stosberg and Rose Simone) Foundation reaches milestone and looks forward to future continued on page 5 lives through its core programs: Harmon Diabetes Center, ThinkFirst of Greater Kansas City, Young Traffic Offenders Program, nursing scholarships and faculty development. Since The Research Foundation separated from Research Medical Center in 2003, The Research Foundation has remained dedicated to investing in the community through our health education and scholarship programs, The Research Foundation- Chairman Dr. Sam Hoeper, Jr. said. The Foundation has provided programs that help continued on page 7

2 To Our FRIENDS Cynthia A. Randazzo President The Research Foundation SAVE THE DATE 7th Annual Community Block Party and Health Fair Saturday, April 27, 2013 Research Medical Center 24th Annual Research Medical Center Golf Classic & Auction Monday, August 19, 2013 Blue Hills Country Club 10th Biennial Research Royal Roast Saturday, November 9, 2013 Armacost Museum 2013 marks 10 years since The Research Foundation concluded its affiliation with Research Medical Center due to the sale of the hospital to HCA, a for-profit health care company. At that time, The Research Foundation became a separate non-profit charitable organization. Since then, The Research Foundation has remained committed to serving the Kansas City community with providing education and scholarship programs including Harmon Diabetes Center, ThinkFirst of Greater Kansas City, Young Traffic Offenders Program, nursing scholarships and faculty development. Your contributions to the Foundation have directly touched thousands of area residents, whether it s assisting a diabetes patient with a scholarship to attend a group class or providing a free ThinkFirst injury prevention school assembly. It is with your continued support The Research Foundation is able to offer programs that serve as a valuable resource in strengthening the community and empowering people to live healthier, productive lives. The Research Foundation looks forward to continue making a difference in people s lives through its programs and outreach events. This spring, the Foundation will host the 7th Annual Community Block Party & Health Fair on Saturday, April 27th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A family-friendly event that focuses on educating the public on general health and wellness, event attendees will have the opportunity to participate in free health screenings and meet with more than 90 health-related exhibitors. Please know that your assistance continues to save lives and help in making dreams a reality to so many. Please take a moment to read about our programs and the people who make them possible. The Research Foundation 2 Spring 2013

3 From R.N. to Nurse Educator, Scholarship Recipient is Committed to Serving Community Scholarship Paves Path to Long Awaited Dream For many, pursuing lifelong dreams can come at a high cost. The financial burden of continuing education almost held Christy Fornal, a wife and mother of two children, back from receiving her MSN in Nursing Education. However, Fornal was able to leap over this financial hurdle with assistance from The Research Foundation, who awarded her with a $5,000 scholarship. This scholarship allowed me to return to school without financially burdening my family, Fornal said. It gave me the means to be a student as well as a wife and mother. Without this scholarship, I would not have been able to finish school as quickly or even have the opportunity to further my education. Working as a Registered Nurse for many years, Fornal always knew she wanted to become a nurse educator as her career aspiration allowed her to live out both of her passions, nursing and teaching. Fornal said, I always knew I wanted to help people. I love nursing and I love teaching. Being able to combine the two to become a Nurse Educator was a dream come true for me. I love my job. Now an Assistant Professor at Kansas City Kansas Community College s Nursing School, Fornal finds joy in giving back to the healthcare community by teaching prospective nurses. Today s nursing students are the future of our nation s healthcare system, Fornal said. Helping them develop their skillsets and providing guidance is an important component in nursing education. As a nurse educator, I am always looking for new innovative methods to teach. The MSN in Nursing Education Christy Fornal, recipient of the Foundation s MSN Scholarship provides up to $5,000 in Nursing Education Scholarship. in monetary funds to individuals seeking a master s degree in Nursing Education. This scholarship, as well as a variety of other scholarships offered by The Research Foundation, is made available by generous donors and through fundraising events. State Farm Insurance Awards ThinkFirst with $15,000 Grant helps program educate area students Last summer, State Farm Insurance provided The Research Foundation with a $15,000 grant for its ThinkFirst program. The grant was awarded to ThinkFirst of Greater Kansas City due to the program s long history of demonstrated success among area students and its goal to increase safety while driving. The Research Foundation President Cynthia Randazzo said, ThinkFirst of Greater Kansas City is committed to educating area students on the importance of safety. The grant provided by State Farm Insurance assists this program in continuing to promote traffic safety and prevent injury and deaths among youth. In conjunction with receiving this monetary grant, The Research Foundation and ThinkFirst of Greater Kansas City participated in State Farm Insurance s Celebrate My Drive event last fall. This event, which brought families with young ThinkFirst of Greater Kansas City participated in State Farm Insurance s Celebrate My Drive event last fall. drivers together to vote for their school to receive a $100,000 grant and a chance to win a new car, was another outreach method for ThinkFirst to educate young drivers on the importance of driving safely. Spring

4 7th Annual Community Block Party & Health Fair Scheduled for April 27 Event Attendees will enjoy free health screenings and other activities Spread the word. The Research Foundation is hosting the 7th Annual Community Block Party & Health Fair on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the west parking lot of Research Medical Center. Featuring 41 Action News Anchor Cynthia Newsome once again as emcee, this event will offer 90 exhibitor health booths and a variety of free health screenings to the public. The Block Party and Health Fair will also host a Children s Activity Area with carnival games, inflatable moon walk, craft activities and face painting. With the KC Renegades mascot on the scene at the Children s Activity Area, The Brain Injury Association of Kansas & Greater Kansas City will distribute free bicycle helmets to the first 250 children and the Kansas City Public Library will also pass out free books. Attendees of the event will also enjoy music from Hot Jamz, healthy cooking demonstrations by local celebrity chef Jasper Mirabile, Jr. and the Kansas City Zoomobile. In addition, the Missouri State Highway Patrol will once again give demonstrations of the Seatbelt Convincer, Kansas City Missouri Police Department will show the BEARCAT, the Kansas City Fire Department s truck will be on display and 4 Spring 2013 The 7th Annual Community Block Party & Health Fair is scheduled for Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pink Heals Pink Fire Truck will be on hand for cancer awareness and survivorship. Sponsored by Research Medical Center, The Research Foundation, Harmon Diabetes Center and the Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund, this event dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the community is also made possible through generous donations to the Foundation. For more information on the 7th Annual Community Block Party & Health Fair, please visit the Foundation s website at The Research Foundation looks forward to seeing you at the event this spring! Generous Donors Make Scholarships Available for Underserved Harmon Diabetes Center reaches those who are uninsured or enrolled in Medicaid At Harmon Diabetes Center, providing diabetes self-management education is not restricted to only those patients with health insurance. Instead, the Center provides scholarships to those considered low-income and uninsured or on Missouri Medicaid, which eliminated the coverage of diabetes education on September 1, Medicaid coverage is only provided for gestational diabetes patients. Thanks in part to The Research Foundation s generous donors, Harmon Diabetes Center provided 101 patients with scholarships in These scholarships allowed patients, who otherwise would be unable to receive diabetes self-management education, with the opportunity to attend group classes and individualized counseling. Harmon Diabetes Center is committed to serving individuals living with diabetes, The Research Foundation President Cynthia Randazzo said. The group classes and individualized counseling offered by Harmon Diabetes Center is essential to helping patients take charge of their diabetes and maintain their health. Thanks to the generosity of The Research Foundation s patrons, Harmon Diabetes Center s services are made available to anyone in need. Instructed by both a Registered Nurse and Registered Dietitian, patients learn how to properly control their diabetes through diet and exercise as well as receive meter and insulin training. Harmon Diabetes Center also offers a free support group.

5 ...YTOP Receives Award at Annual Conference continued from page 1 ing Kansas City s young drivers, District Engineer with Missouri Department of Transportation Laurel McKean said, The Research Foundation was most recently awarded with the Show-Me Safety Award for the Kansas City region for their dedication to impacting the lives of our youth. I look forward to working with them in the future to continue the effort of educating youth on the impacts their driving choices make on themselves and others. The Young Traffic Offenders Program is offered to young drivers ages This program aims to change the lives and driving habits of youth by encouraging young drivers to confront the consequences of poor choices while driving a vehicle. Meet Barbara Anne Washington, one of 23 Advisory Directors currently serving The Research Foundation. The Advisory Directors is a volunteer service organization dedicated to the support of The Research Foundation. A lifelong resident of Kansas City, Washington Barbara Anne Washington, a practicing attorney and Advisory Director to The Research Foundation, proudly displays her daughter s artwork at her office. TRADITIONS IN GIVING...I look forward to working with them in the future to continue the efforts of educating youth on the impacts their driving choices makes on themselves and others. - Laurel McKean, District Engineer with MoDot To learn more about the Young Traffic Offenders Program, please visit the Foundation s website at Community Investment an Utmost Priority for Barbara Anne Washington Giving back by serving as a Foundation Advisory Director first started as an Advisory Director nearly three years ago when her friend invited her to attend a Foundation event. Since then, she s been actively involved in helping The Research Foundation achieve its mission; to strengthen the community and empower people to live healthier, productive lives through our health education and scholarship programs. For Washington, serving as an Advisory Director is another way to give back to the community - a value that was instilled in her at a very young age by both her mother and grandfather. In fact, she still lives by the verse that her grandfather often preached, To whom much is given, much shall be required. She said, I m a person who believes in giving back to the community. When I was growing up, I watched my grandfather and mother give back. I wanted to do the same thing. Growing up in the urban core of Kansas City, Washington always knew she wanted to invest back in the community that helped raise her. I ve seen how The Research Foundation has benefited the urban core of Kansas City with holding events like the annual Block Party and Health Fair, Washington said. Being raised in the innercity, I wanted to help my neighborhood. I found that assisting the Foundation is a way of continuing to help this struggling community. Are you interested in making a difference to the community by serving as an Advisory Director to The Research Foundation? If so, please call the Foundation at (816) Spring

6 A Night of Dancing and Friends Make Candlelight Ball a Success! Black-Tie Event Raises More than $72,000 for Foundation programs Last fall, The Research Foundation hosted the 14th Candlelight Ball on Saturday, November 3 at the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel. During the black-tie gala, guests enjoyed a gourmet 5-course dinner and dancing to the sounds of The Dave Stephens Band. With Dr. Andy and Kristin Armstrong serving as chairs of this biennial event, more than $72,000 in net proceeds were raised for The Research Foundation-sponsored programs including Harmon Diabetes Center, ThinkFirst of Greater Kansas City, student nursing scholarships and faculty development. Chairs of the Candlelight Ball, Dr. Andy and Kristin Armstrong. Members of the 2012 Candlelight Ball Committee including Dr. Kyle Coffman, Drs. Jason & Stephanie Graff, Dr. Andy & Kristin Armstrong, Lisa and Dr. Mike Connor, Keyna & Dr. David Shaeffer and Cynthia Randazzo. The Research Foundation Chairman Dr. Sam Hoeper, Jr. and his wife, Dana. YTOP Transforms Young Driver s Need for Speed Attitude Now he pledges to wear his seatbelt, go the speed limit When police sirens began to sound behind his car, 23-year-old Nick Snider knew he was in trouble. He had been pulled over for speeding - his third driving offense within 18 months. With this latest ticket, his driver s license became indefinitely suspended. For many young drivers this would spell trouble to their social lives, but to Snider this meant much, much more. Employed at a local Harrisonville car dealership, not having a license meant he could lose his full-time job. Seeking advice from his attorney, Snider pled guilty to speeding, paid his ticket and signed up for The Research Foundation s Young Traffic Offenders Program. By successfully completing this class, he could drop two points off his record and get his driver s license back. continued on page 9 6 Spring 2013 During YTOP, Nick Snider talked to Jenny Scheve, healthcare professional and YTOP moderator, on the permanent physiological changes caused by a brain or spinal cord injury.

7 ...10 years later, The Research Foundation Remains Dedicated to Serving Community continued from page 1 solve community problems. Keeping the spirit of the original Foundation founded in 1965, The Research Foundation intends to continue offering needed programs to the community. Over the last decade, The Research Foundation and its programs have touched thousands of lives. The numbers below detail the number of people served through this 10-year span. Harmon Diabetes Center educated 6,442 patients ThinkFirst of Greater Kansas City reached 277,359 students 4,938 young drivers have completed Young Traffic Offenders Program 367 undergraduate nursing scholarships have been awarded 2,224 healthcare professionals attended symposiums. TRADITIONS IN GIVING In addition to serving the community, The Research Foundation has received several honors for its programs over the years. Most recently, the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety and AAA presented the Young Traffic Offenders Program with the Show-Me Safety Award. In 2011 and 2008, Think- First of Greater Kansas City received a variety of awards including Chapter of the Year by the National ThinkFirst Injury Prevention Program. The success of The Research Foundation is owed in part to its generous donors. Hoeper said, The Research Foundation is able to continue offering programs to the community because of the generosity of our donors. The Foundation remains strong because our supporters believe in our mission. For more information on The Research Foundation, please visit the Foundation s website at The Research Foundation Hosts Hoeper Primary Care Symposium Program made possible through legacy of Dr. Sam Hoeper, Sr. On February 1st, The Research Foundation hosted the Hoeper Primary Care Symposium held at the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel. The 6-hour program was attended by over 90 area physicians, nurses and healthcare professionals who learned from members of the medical community on how to identify and treat various health conditions found in their patients. The Hoeper Primary Care Symposium was made possible through the legacy of Dr. Sam Hoeper, Sr., who established the Hoeper Bixby Fund through The Research Foundation. A family physician in Kansas City for decades and a strong advocate for continuing education, Dr. Hoeper, Sr. established this fund in order to ensure the Kansas City medical community had opportunities to learn from experts in the metropolitan area and across the country on a variety of health-related topics. With Dr. Hoeper, Sr. s passing five years ago, his legacy to assist the healthcare community remains alive today as the Foundation continues to host Hoeper symposiums. His son and Chairman of The Research Dr. Sam Hoeper, Jr., Dr. Diane Harper and Dr. Anne Sly at the 2013 Hoeper Primary Care Symposium. Foundation, Dr. Sam Hoeper, Jr., said, Education was always important to my father as he was a high school teacher and principal before attending medical school. He wanted to ensure that all physicians, nurses and healthcare professionals can stay upto-date on new therapies and interventions for the care of their patients. Spring

8 Gestational Diabetes Diagnosis Brings Mother to Harmon Diabetes Center Education Proves Pivotal in Restoring Health to Mom and Child Gestational Diabetes brought this mother not once but twice to the Foundation s Harmon Diabetes Center. Experiencing symptoms including weakness and fatigue during her first pregnancy nearly four years ago, Jeanie Klinger waived these warning signs off as typical side effects of pregnancy. A visit to the physician during her third trimester proved otherwise with the diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes. Klinger was shocked upon hearing the news. It was a surprise, Klinger said. I never imagined I would get diabetes. After getting diagnosed, I found out that my father s family has a long history of diabetes. After her diagnosis, her physician referred her to Harmon Diabetes Center to receive diabetes education. With the assistance from the Center s staff, Klinger learned how to adequately control her Gestational Diabetes during the remaining weeks of her first pregnancy. During the individualized counseling appointments, staff members at the Center showed her how to read food labels including counting carbohydrates and proper exercise during pregnancy. During my appointment at Harmon Diabetes Center, they taught me how to read food labels, Klinger said. They told me what I needed to watch, not just sugars but carbohydrates and fat content. I found it really helpful in coping with Gestational Diabetes. As a result of proper care and diet control, Klinger s first pregnancy ended with a healthy baby. Now currently pregnant with her second child, Klinger has once again been diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes....They told me what I needed to watch, not just sugars but carbohydrates and fat content. I found it really helpful in coping with Gestational Diabetes. - Jeanie Klinger 8 Spring 2013 Her physican encouraged Klinger to return to Harmon Diabetes Center to get a refresher on diabetes care. Meeting Jeanie, Travis and Ariana Klinger with the Educators the second time reemphasized what I needed help with - especially when it comes to knowing my diet limitations, Klinger said. Now, I eat 6 meals a day and limit myself to 30 grams of carbohydrates per meal. I also test my blood sugar 4 times a day. Klinger hopes with proper care her second child will be born free of complications. She said, When Arianna was born, she was of ideal weight and height. Now in my second pregnancy, I m hoping for the same thing. Harmon Diabetes Center offers group classes and individualized appointments for patients with Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, Gestational Diabetes and Prediabetes. A program of The Research Foundation, the Center has educated 6,442 patients since October 2004.

9 Take a Swing at Helping ThinkFirst of Greater Kansas City 24th Annual Golf Classic Scheduled for Monday, August 19 (From left) Several members of the the 2013 Golf Classic Planning Committee including Dr. Sam Hoeper, Jr., Mark Compton, Dr. Gregory Starks, Kevin McGrath, Barbara Anne Washington and Dr. Mike Connor. Not pictured: Chris Duncan, RN and Dr. Brad Sullivan Are you ready to hit a hole-in-one? Register for The Research Foundation s 24th Annual Research Medical Center Golf Classic on Monday, August 19th at Blue Hills Country Club! Starting at 12:30 p.m., the Golf Classic features an 18-hole, 4-person scramble with a shotgun start. This annual event also includes lunch, cocktail reception, food buffet and awards ceremony. The entry fee for each golfer is $275. Proceeds raised from this event will support The Research Foundation s ThinkFirst of Greater Kansas City program, which provides free school-based assemblies to area students in grades K-12. Featuring a brain or spinal cord survivor and healthcare professional, this 45-minute assembly stresses the importance of making safe decisions like wearing your seatbelt, using a bicycle helmet and not diving into shallow water. ThinkFirst of Greater Kansas City has reached thousands of area students since it was first established in 1987, ThinkFirst of Greater Kansas City Co-Director Rose Simone said. Funds raised from the Annual Golf Classic will provide much needed resources to ThinkFirst. For your steadfast support, thank you in advance for helping the Foundation achieve its goal; to educate as many children and teenagers as possible on the importance of making safe decisions. To register for the Golf Classic, please visit the Foundation s website at or call (816) Young Driver Commits to Safe Driving After Attending YTOP continued from page 6 On the day of the program, Snider s expectations were low as he entered Meeting Room 1 inside Research Medical Center. Like so many young drivers, he felt invincible behind the wheel despite routinely not wearing a seatbelt and possessing a long history of driving infractions. However, sometime throughout the 6-hour program that followed the hospital path of a crash victim as well as learning from healthcare professionals, Missouri State Highway Patrol and two young people who have sustained a brain or spinal cord injury, Snider s nonchalant attitude on obeying traffic laws forever changed. Snider said, Now I know it s important for me to drive safely, not just for my sake - but for my family. I would hate for my family to see me in the ER because I was speeding and got into an accident. Now educated and aware of the dire consequences of not driving safely, Snider has pledged to not speed and wear his seatbelt. I am cruise control 100 percent now, he said. Before YTOP I did not wear my seatbelt, but I will now. Be safe, drive safe and don t act stupid. I have to protect myself. The Research Foundation offers the Young Traffic Offenders Program throughout the year on select Fridays at three Kansas City hospitals including Research Medical Center, Truman Medical Center and Centerpoint Medical Center. Spring

10 Learning to ThinkFirst: Metro Schools React to Assemblies on Safety Provides lifesaving information to community s youth For over 25 years, ThinkFirst of Greater Kansas City has educated area youth on the importance of making safe decisions. This 45-minute assembly features both a healthcare professional and brain and spinal cord injury survivors. The topics include promoting seatbelt usage, sports and recreation safety, helmet usage, motor-vehicle safety, water safety and avoiding violence. Reaching nearly 40,000 youth last year in the Greater Kansas City area, ThinkFirst has repeatedly proven to transform the attitudes of students when it comes to safety. Grandview Middle School Teacher David Devaney said, For over a decade, ThinkFirst has visited Grandview Middle School once every school year. While there s no way to quantitatively calculate the benefits from ThinkFirst, I believe this assembly is crucial to teaching our students about the importance of safety. The survivors of brain and spinal cord injuries have especially made a profound impact on them. Thanks to their firsthand testimonials, students have put into action what they learned during the assembly by making smart decisions like wearing a seatbelt. There s no doubt that ThinkFirst of Greater Kansas City has made a difference at Grandview Middle School. St. Teresa s Academy Teacher Kathy McCarthy also praised the ongoing efforts by ThinkFirst and said, School assemblies offered by ThinkFirst of Greater Kansas City have made a strong impact on our students. From the first visit ThinkFirst made to St. Teresa s many years ago, students have been very receptive to hearing from healthcare professionals and crash victims. I believe hearing these stories makes the students think first and prompts them to make good decisions in the future. Free ThinkFirst assemblies offered to local schools are available due to the generosity of The Research Foundation s patrons and funding provided by Missouri Department of Transportation and Kansas Department of Transportation. During the last academic year, ThinkFirst visited 91 schools and educated 38,976 students. Speakers for ThinkFirst of Greater Kansas City at a school assembly. Jackson, a ThinkFirst Voices for Injury Prevention (VIP) speaker, talks to students about his injury. 10 Spring 2013

11 The Research The following individuals, corporations and foundations made contributions to The Research Foundation during 2012: A A.L. Huber Construction, Inc. Ismail Abdul Emelita Abella Robert K. Aber, Jr. Absolute Computer Solutions, Inc. ACI/Boland, Inc. Victoria Adams Ms. Yvonne Adams Caitlin Adkins Advance Diabetic Shoes Tesfa Afeworki Jennifer Aiken Ms. Joyce Akpolughe Taalib-ud-Din al-ansare Bertha Alexander Deborah Alexander Melody Alexander Mary L. Allen Sherrie Allen Terrie Allen Nicole Allison Rebecca J. Allison Dr. Ahmad N. Al-Mubaslat & Rana Hamdalla Mike & Janet Alumbaugh Erin Alvord American Century Investments Foundation American Medical Response Ann Anderson Cindy Anderson Judy Anderson Marsha A. Anderson, RN Myrtle Anderson Alba Andrews Ms. Carolyn P. Andrews Janet & Larry Andrews Anesthesia Associates of Kansas City, PC William & Katherine Angel Mr. Douglas K. Anning Jaymi Anson Sharon A. Apel Mr. & Mike Arbanas Dr. & Andrew E. Armstrong Jacqueline R. Askew Heather Asmussen Astellas Pharma US, Inc. AstraZeneca AT Abatement Services, Inc. Phaona M. Atchley Renna Lee Ausborn Helen M. Austin Ms. Janice Aziere BMary Bain Casey Baker Jeanine Baker Jo & Bud Baker Judy Baker Laura Baker Liz Baker Paige Baker Karen Ballantyne Ernest Banks Baptist-Trinity Lutheran Legacy Foundation Sally J. Barhydt Donna A. Barker Dr. & James H. Barloon Christopher Barlow Brenda M. Barrett Hortense Barrett Ms. Jenny L. Bartels Jennifer Barwig Mr. Richard A. Bates Bayer Corporation Baystone Financial LLC BD Medical Systems Albert C. Bean, Jr. Chase & Julia Bean Chris Bean Lora A. Bear Dr. William M. Beary Eileen Beckemeyer Jeff & Michelle Beckemeyer Mr. & Brian Beissenherz Dr. & Thomas A. Beller Jennifer Boyer Bendorf Mr. Kent W. Bennetts Mr. Paul S. Bennetts CRNA Beverlee Bennett-Wiley Morgan Bergman Juanita Berry Merlia Betts Cindy J. Bevis Dr. Neil Bhargava Sarah Bierma Dr. & Alfred D. Biggs, Jr. Pamela K. Biskup Claire Bixler Dr. & H. Scott Bjerke Julia Blackshire Leslie A. Blakley Liz Blakley Dr. Geoffrey & Ronda Blatt Cherie Bledsoe Archelle Blount Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas City Blue River Rehabilitation Center William R. Bockelman Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Ms. Sharon G. Boers Amber Boes Carolyn S. Boland Ms. Norma Bolling LaSandra Bolton Cyndy Bond Tracy J. Boogher SOCIETY Jeannette N. Booth Boston Scientific Corporation Rosemary Boudreaux Dr. & James S. Bower Anice Bowman Jennifer L. Boxx Ms. Connie Boyd Lori Brackett LaGayle Braden Dr. & Stanley N. Brand Brittney Bray Ashley Breaux Dr. Roger Bredehoft Carol L. Bright Anne Broderson Dr. Mark J. Brodkey Ms. Katherine E. Brogdon Jennifer Broockerd Dr. Charles & Debra Brook Carlton Brown Ms. Corita A. Brown Goldie Brown Janet Brown, RN Joe & Rebecca Brown Mildred M. Brown Dr. Richard P. Brown Winnie E. Brown BRR Architecture Dr. & Robert P. Bruce Dr. & Paul R. Brune David A. Bruns Bryan Cave, LLP Nancy A. Buchmann Venus Buckner Jennifer Buhrman Bukaty Companies Yvonne J. Bull Judith A. Burk Evelyn Butt Stacy A. Byrne C H. Louese Caldwell-Kirk Mary L. Calhoun Deborah M. Callicotte Mary J. Calvert Drs. Jeffrey & Melanie Cameron Charli M. Campbell Mr. & Kevin Campbell Kerri Campbell-Duey Ronald & Carla Carneal Becky Carr Imhauser Susan Carr-Dowell Crystal Carter William Carter Carter Community Memorial Trust, UMB Bank, n.a., Trustee Ricardo Carvajal Cie Cascone Mary Belle Case Cass Regional Medical Center TRADITIONS IN GIVING Shirley Caston Sue Caylor-Harsch CBIZ MHM Business Services, Inc. Centerpoint Medical Center Joyce K. Cernech Dr. Michael D. Chacey Connie E. Chambers Linda M. Chambers Alice Champagne-Schmidt Theresa Chang Gary Chapman Katrina L. Charles Laura S. Charles Denise Charpentier Dr. Kiranmayi Chilappa Dr. & Jonathan D. Chilton Deborah D. Chiney Juli M. Christopher Beverly Church Cintas City of Kansas City, Missouri, Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund Evelyn Claiborne Juanita D. Clark Kelly Clark-Quick Linda Clarkson & Douglas VanAuken Clarkson Construction Company Shar Clary Kelly Claxton Jo Clepper Emily Cletsoway Ms. Susan M. Clevenger Pete Clune Opal M. Coats Ms. Deborah Coddington Margi L. Coggins Cindy A. Colbert Tracy Coles College Rehab Medicine Mr. Charles R. Collins Mary Ann Comerford CommunityAmerica Credit Union Cheryl Compton Mr. & Mark Compton Norma J. Conant Clifford E. Conklin, Jr. Patricia Conley Dr. & Michael J. Connor Kathleen A. Conrardy Constangy Brooks & Smith LLC Continua Hospice ConvaTec Beverly Coonce Jeremy Coonts Ms. Jennifer Cooper Joann Cooper Shirley Copenhaver Coram, Inc. Yvette Cornley Corporate Energy Consultants Spring

12 Nursing students contact nursing alumni and friends of The Research Foundation to raise funds for scholarships during the 2012 Phonathon. Sara Corpuz Cosmopolitan International Flora A. Costanza Deborah & Steven Couch Covidien Orpha Cox Patty Coy Christen Craig Mildred Crawford Patricia Crawford Serena Cronk Mary C. Cropper Judith A. Crosson Crossroads Hospice of Kansas City, L.C. Ronald & Virginia Crouse Sydney Crowell Crump Consulting, Inc. Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Mr. & Benjamin Cuda Mr. Charles E. Cuda Mackenzie Culver Ms. Jacqueline Cunningham Jillian Curley DShelley D'Agostino Daiichi Pharmaceutical Corporation Isabelle Dailey Dr. & Timothy T. Dalton Crysti Danahy Anna Danner Ms. Lana K. Davies Cece Davis Mr. Charles E. Davis, III Clara Baker Davis Ms. Marquita R. Davis Arthur Dawkins Cynthia G. Day Dayco Painting, Inc. Lois M. Dayhoff 12 Spring 2013 Mr. Nelson L. Dean Nancy & Matt DeBasio Elizabeth DeBauge Drs. Bangalore V. Deepak & Radhika Mathur Carole S. Degginger Frederick & Antoinette Denney Dr. Dion C. DePaolis Camden Deringer Erin & Trent DeVreugd Laura G. Diaz Ms. Shelle A. Didier Dora J. Dierking Pamela L. Dietz Sarah Dinneny Ms. Lauren E. Doerfler Ms. Kay Dolson Kassandra Doolittle Etta Dosselmann Ms. Becky Dowell Lisa Dowell Dee Drake Julie Duckworth Dawn Dudley LaChelle Dunbar Chris Duncan J. E. Dunn Construction Co. Mr. Melvin L. Dunsworth Brandy L. Dupuis Shakera Dyson EMarquita Eberra-Lewis Steve Echols Ms. Cheryl S. Edwards Debbie Egerton Donna Ehler Alyvia Elliott Janis R. Elliott Ellen Ellis D. Lynn Elsloo Dr. & Craig E. Elson EMCare, Inc. Miakesha English Dr. & Jason W. Eppler Elizabeth A. Ernest M Charles & Gloria Estill Ashley Rose Ethington Macan Harold & Joan Ethington Evette Kathy Eubanks Mace Jacque Claudia & Brett Macheers Euritt Estate Jean of Magdalena Fogle Mackey Helen Evans Dana Maguire Stephanie Samuel Evans Maindi Tracy Kelly Evans Majors Linda Dr. Everette James A. Maliszewski Elizabeth D. 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Flynn Ms. Margo Rose Fohey Marie McColpin, RN Jenifer Margaret E. Foley McCormack-Hays Mr. & Gail Foote Glen R. McCoy Forest Howard Pharmaceuticals, McCrabb Inc. Donna Erin McCunniff Forgey, Ph.D. Rhonda Nancy McCurdy J. Forsen Dian Shelly Foster McDermed Megan M. Foster Valerie Glenda Foster J. McDonnell Foundation Mr. Paul D. for McEnroe Hospice Care Rebecca Michelle Fowler McFarland Francis Venetia J. McFarlin Tallman Corporation Mr. & Jim Kevin Frank McGrath Deborah Cooper McInnes Franklin Fraternal Johnnetta Order McIntosh of Eagles Brenda J. Frazier Ms. Lorraine McIntosh Stephanie M. Freed Angela Anne McKean French Fresenius Drs. David Medical S. McKinsey Care & Maithe Linda Enriquez Shelton Fricke Clinnise Drs. Joel Frost P. McKinsey & Jennifer McKinsey Judy D. Frueh Leonora Ms. Frankie L. Fuller B. McKinzy Steven Veronica McMurry R. Fuller Susan D. Fulton Sue Funk Mary C. McNabney G Emma Tandy McNeal L. Gabbert Tammie Medtronic, Gabehart Inc. Angela Gage Amy Mehaffey Cindy Gaither Paul Albert Gamble J. Mehl Trust Melinda Gloria Gant J. Meldman Steve Ernest Garner E. Melson Denise Leslie L. Mendenhall Gass Dr. Denise Ryan T. Mensendike Gassin LaTrisha Merck Gaston Sharp & Dohme Ms. E. Mae Eileen Gates Meriwether Dr. Neeta Gaur Myra Carol Merritt C. Gerdel Cynthia Maurine S. Gerry E. Messinger Gilead Lea Sciences, Meyer Inc. Florence Mid America GithereRehabilitation Leanne Hospital W. Glenn Sylvester Marie GlennW. Middleton Dr. Midwest & James Medical A. Glenski Services David W. Glover Midwest Neurosurgery Jim Gnefkow Dr. Robert Associates, E. Golder PC Amy Midwest M. Goodson Psychiatric Consultants Demetria Midwestern Gordon Medical, Inc. Julie Gosnell Patti K. Migliazzo Drs. Jennifer Jason & Miles Stephanie Graff Elizabeth Barbara Graham L. Miller Dr. Judy & K. Grant Gerald L. Miller, Jr. Ms. Morena Rene Gray Linda Sara Grayson Miller Michael Ms. Terri Grayson Miller Cyndi Amy A. Miner Green Vicki Marsha GreenM. Mingo Groebl Missouri Brothers, Care LLC Health Plan Carol Missouri Gromling Division of Highway Dr. Barry Safety A. Gubin Ms. Yolanda Guillen-Guijarro Mr. Fred Mistler Theresa A. Gulick Melvin Kimberly Gunn Mitchell Ashley Mary B. Mitchell Gunter Dani Dr. Gutshall Jason M. Mlnarik Sarah Guzan Diane J. Mnookin

13 HValletta Haagar Ms. Genevieve A. Haas Timothy & Kelley Haas Debbie Haber Marilyn J. Hager Mr. & Rick Hagerman Mr. & Donald J. Hall, Jr. Lela Hall Dr. Reginald W. & Linda P. Hall Monica Hambleton Karen M. Hamilton Cheryl Hampton Amy Hanan, RN Jean Hancock Amy & Tim Hand Hanger Clinic Bernice Harbour Pat Hardiman R. Elaine Hardy Annie Hargrove Dr. & J. Woody Harlan Mr. & Tom D. Harmon Rev. Dr. James M. Harper, III Denton J. Harris Dr. Sharon Harris-Baugh Dale S. Hartweg Marjorie E. Hartzog Angeline Hauck Charlotte M. Haupt Deb Hay Lynnette Hayes Patricia Haynes Lynne F. Hazel, RN HCA Midwest Division Head and Neck Surgical Associaties, Inc. Anne L. Headen Healthcare Community Credit Union HealthCare USA Heartland Cosmopolitan Club Heartland Electric Corporation Jennifer J. Heater Dr. Sudarshan Hebbar Linda Heitz Ms. Doris K. Helland Toni Hellums Kathy M. Hemme Henderson Engineers, Inc. Susan J. Hendrickson Susan B. Hensley Portia D. Henson Leah & Darrin Hermesch Shirley M. Hern Mr. & Kevin J. Hicks Jeanne L. Hiegel Liz Hiesberger Dr. & Edward F. Higgins, Jr. Cynthia A. Hill Mary Hill Jack H. Hill Continuing Medical Education Foundation Constance Hilsinger Jenine Hilton Ms. Diane Hirt Ms. Anne C. Hixson, RN HMN Architects, Inc. Connie L. Hoagenson Kenneth & Sharon Hock Mandy L. Hodson Dr. & George P. Hoech, Jr. Dr. & Sam. D. Hoeper, Jr. Ms. Karen l. Hoernschemeyer Alan & Eleanor Hoffman Ms. Jo E. Hoglund Debra S. Holden Joyce A. Hollis Denise Holloman Jo Ellen Holloway Kim Holtswarth Home Depot Stephanie Hooper Mary & Mark Hopfinger Beth Hopkins Jan Horton Meredith Horvath Dr. Karla L. Houston-Gray & Mr. Sheldon A. Gray Victoria Howard Sirena M. Howrey Dr. Marianne B. Hudgins & Dr. David Hudgins Mr. Dean Huggins Bradley Huit Becky Hulett Tina Hunt Brenda J. Huntley Ms. Sharon Hurley-Raab Husch Blackwell LLP Laura Hyland Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy of Greater Kansas City I Bill Iler Jenny Ingraham Innovative Surgical Products, Inc. Integral Care Provider, Inc. Integrated Wealth Advisory Services, Inc. Dr. & John C. Ireland Claudene L. Iwig JMargarine Jackson Barbara James Belinda K. Jamison Janssen Pharmaceutica, Inc. Shirley Shimmick Jennett Judith A. Jennings Larry Jennings Mary Jennings Ann Jensen Mr. Jack Jensen Cheryl & Jeff Jernigan John Knox Village Mr. & Stanley D. Johnson Dennis Johnson Jaclyn Johnson Jacqueline Johnson Jeffrey & Ashley Johnson Jordan Johnson Ms. Lorna Johnson Lucia Johnson Margaret Johnson Ronald L. Johnson Ms. Ruth E. Johnson Shandrea Johnson Susan Johnson Ms. Vicki K. Johnson CRRN Lisa K. Jones Mr. & Ronald F. Jones Michelle Jost Dr. William F. Joyce Sonya & J. Scott Jury TRADITIONS IN GIVING KArchie Kangethe Kansas City Gastroenterology & Hepatology, LLC Kansas City Internal Medicine Kansas Department of Transportation Kathleen Kapp Betty Kask, RN Dr. & Andrew B. Kaufman Prabhjot Kaur Kathleen Kearns Sharon Keating Jerri Keller Mr. & Brian Kellerman Drs. Jennifer & Thomas Kelley Susan Kelly Connie Kenworthy Mr. Michael F. Keohane Patti Kessler Julia Kettner Shannita Khemraj-Beharry Dr. Philip F. Khoury & Julie Munjak-Khoury Soomee Kim Kindred Hospital Beth King Karen S. Kissinger Dr. Heather R. Klepacz Allan & Robin Knight Mr. & Thomas G. Kokoruda Judy & Joe Korso Dr. Steve & Jennifer Kosa Mr. & Donald L. Kraft Kate Kraft Mr. & Roger Kratz Marilyn Kuehn The Research Foundation President Cynthia Randazzo and Dr. Sam Hoeper, Jr., Chairman of the Board of Directors, presented former Chairman Dr. Edward Ted Higgins (left) with an award of recognition for his leadership during his six-year tenure from Dr. Higgins continues to serve on the Board of Directors for The Research Foundation. Spring

14 Karen L. Kupersmith L Keely S. La Noue Ms. Christi Labruzzo Ms. Linda M. Lamm Coral S. Landis Teresa Lanker Teresita C. Laoruangroch Cindy L. Latz Lora L. Lau Nicole Laudenslager Debra Law Dr. & Willie E. Lawrence, Jr. Jeanette M. Le Pique Elizabeth R. Lee Dr. & Graham K. Lee Lee s Summit Medical Center Camille Leffler Marian Lemonds Beth Letzig Jeri L. LeVota Kelley L. Lewis Kimberly Lewis Jennifer Libeer Rob Lile Lilly Dr. Patricia Lindley Mr. Paul K. Linneman Jeremy Lippold Kelly Litle Dr. Kevin L. Litwin Ms. Evelyn Livingston Lela Lloyd Patricia K. Locascio Lockton Companies Terry Loftin Marilyn Lofton Michaela Logan Michael Lomax Jennifer & Phil Lombardi R.A. Long Foundation Megan Longstreet Anne Lowe Becky Lucito Amy Lucius William Ludwig Dawn Lumpkin Patricia Lunn Carol S. Lynch RN Gerald Lynch Joan Lynch Rebecca Lynn Samantha Lyons Lytle Construction, Inc. MRose Macan Kathy Mace Claudia Macheers Jean Fogle Mackey Dana Maguire Samuel Maindi Kelly Majors Dr. James A. Maliszewski Anita Malott Laura Mangnall Melissa Manthe Kurtis J. Marinez Harvey & Patricia Marken Leo J. Marquez Pedie Marquez Ellen & Cameron A. Martin Debbie Martin Dr. & Mark W. Martin Terri Martin Mary Elizabeth Martin Scholarship Trust,US Bank N.A.,Trustee Sharon Mathia Annie Mathis Barry Maupin Chrissy Maxeiner Frederick & Bonnie Mayes Ms. Teresa Mayor Maywood Printing Company Mazuma Credit Union Effie McCarthy Katherine J. McCarthy Mr. & Kirk L. McCarty Mary Beth McClain Melissa K. McClure Rose Marie McColpin, RN Margaret McCormack-Hays Marcia & Steven McCown Mr. & Glen R. McCoy Dr. & Brian L. McCroskey Nancy McCurdy Shelly McDermed Janie McDonald Glenda J. McDonnell Mr. Paul D. McEnroe Michelle McFarland Venetia McFarlin Peggy McGinnis Mr. & Kevin McGrath Maggie McGrath Cooper McInnes Johnnetta McIntosh Tressy McKinney Drs. David S. McKinsey & Maithe Enriquez Drs. Joel P. McKinsey & Jennifer McKinsey Ms. Frankie B. McKinzy Steven McMurry Mary C. McNabney Dr. & Gerald R. McNamara Emma McNeal Pauline McNeece Medtronic, Inc. Albert J. Mehl Trust Madaline A. Meier Dr. Patricia A. Meier Leslie Mendenhall Raquel Mendoza Merck & Company, Inc. Eileen Meriwether Kristin Merlo Myra Merritt Maurine E. Messinger William R. Metzler Lea Meyer Lynda L. Meyer MidAmerica Rehabilitation Hospital Marie W. Middleton Midwest Medical Midwest Neurosurgery Associates, PC Midwest Psychiatric Consultants Midwestern Medical, Inc. Patti K. Migliazzo Jennifer Miles Barbara L. Miller Susan Miller Terri Miller Ms. Terri Miller Amy Miner Marsha M. Mingo Tammy Minshall Missouri Department of Transportation Mr. Fred Mistler Kimberly Mitchell Mary Mitchell Diane J. Mnookin Janet R. Moncrief Dr. Tannaz Montee Alicia Montez Peggy Moor Latrice Moore Lelia & Roy Moore Melissa L. Moore Sheryl Moore Amy Moppin Julie R. Morales Amy Morfeld Justine Morgan Morrill & Janes Bank Mr. Gregg D. Morris Ms. Marie Morris Patricia L. Morris Cassie R. Morrison Morrison Management Specialists Nicole Morrow Emily Moss Mary Moss Robert C. Moss Bilal Muhammad Sean & Cathy Mulcahy Tusdy Muldrow Charles & Dawn Murphy Cherita Murray Jeanne LaHue Murray Margo Murray Colleen C. Myers NDr. Rick E. Nagy Steven & Kathryn Nance Anjanadevi Nandipati Mark & Julie A. Nauser Tranee Navarro-Jones Larry Ndango Abigail Nelson Tamika Nelson Joy L. Neumann Bryant Newsome Roger D. Newton Tien Nguyen Ron Niece Neal & Linda Niendick Lauren Nixson Thoman H. Nolen Theresa Noll Daniel Novovesky Isaac & Patricia Nugent Jennifer Nutter Chidinma Nwachukwu O Kathleen M. O Brien Kevin O Brien Marion L. O Brien Karen O Dwyer Mr. & James O Gwin Marilyn Ojeda Ms. Nancy O Keeffe Omega Healthcare Charlotte O Neal Lois L. Osborn Dorothy J. O Sullivan Marilyn K. Overstreet Barbara Overton Bonnie Owen Sherry L. Owen Pecolia Owens P P 1 Group, Inc. Robert E. Palmer Timothy Palmer Dr. & Jorge C. Paradelo Margaret N. Parker Kristine Parkhurst John & Mert Parmerlee Jennifer Parreira Vickie Parrish Raymond Parsons Dr. Gazala Parvin & Mr. Mansoor Parvin Mr. & David L. Patterson Patricia A. Patterson Tiffany Patterson Olivia Patti Cassie Pearson Andrea Pedersen Dr. Jay R. Pemberton Ms. Cady L. Pembroke Estella V. Pengelley Wesley Penny Brenda Petersen Donald & Jerilynn Peterson Lisa Peterson Dr. William J. Peterson Pfizer Laboratories Susan Phalen Dr. & Donald E. Philgreen Ella M. Phillips Scott Phillips Elmerine Piggie Consuelo Pineau Laura Pitt Alexandria Pitts Andrea Pointer Polsinelli Shugart Brianna R. Porter Lori Poteet Sherry Potts LeVonne Powell PowerGroup Companies Jen Powers Sarah Prichard Lynette Procopio Thaine & Kristie Pryor Jean Pyle QQuest Diagnostics Mr. & Hal Quinn Melissa Quintero RR&S Maintenance Services, Inc. Shirley A. Rail Kenneth & Patricia Ramsey Cynthia A. Randazzo & Rick M. Didier Andrea Ray Robin M. Ray-Harris & Barry Harris Kevin & Dana Raynes Darinda Reberry 14 Spring 2013

15 Mable Redmon Lindsey Reed Dr. Winfried Reichelt Ms. Julie M. Reichert Naomi Reiss Susan E. Reiter RelayMo Ms. Julie Reno Research Family Medicine Residency Research Medical Center Research Medical Center Medical Staff Resource Center for Gynecologic Oncology, LLC Stephanie Reyna J.B. Reynolds Foundation Jocelyn Rhodes Bonnie Rice Kim Rich Linda Richards Ms. Joan R. Richardson Alvester M. Ricks Patricia A. Rinehart Jennifer Roberson Rita Roberson Jamie Roberts Rev. Charles T. Robertson Dottie Robinson Le Ron C. Robinson Stacey Robinson Rockhurst University Cheryl Rodarmel Carla Rodgers Ms. Kathy A. Rodgers Rod-Tiques of Kansas City Leslie Rogers Jill Romero Jacquelyne Ross Karen S. Ross Olwyn Ross Carol Rowe Janet Rowe Nancy L. Royer Dr. & Jay I. Rozen Dr. & Lawrence A. Rues Dave & Jennifer Ruf Beverly J. Rush Jessica Russell Rusty s Tax Service II S Marcy Sackman Rosacarla & Conan Salanoa Rovina Salanoa Dr. & Stephen C. Salanski Mr. & Ryan R. Saling Ms. Louise E. Salyer Ms. Marjorie Sams-Dillon Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center Dr. & Thomas S. Samuelson Jacqueline Sanders Linda Sanders Sherilla Sanders Dr. Subbu J. Sarma Ms. Rebecca A. Saxton Kathleen & Rick Scaletty Nancy L. Scarpitta Deborah Schaefer Dr. Jill Smith & Mr. Steven J. Schafer Rob Schlicht Shannon Schloegl Dolores J. Schroff Mr. & Alan M. Schumacher Eleanor B. Schwartz, Ph.D Helen Schwarzer Betty K. Scofield Felicia Scott Gail Scott Jerwanda Scott Ms. Michael Scott Shirley M. Scott Heather Seay Select Specialty Hospital Dr. Frederic L. Seligson & Dr. Cathy Berenson Service Partners Organization Marilyn Seymour Dr. David & Kenya Shaeffer Charlotte Shalinsky Deb Shane Elizabeth Shanks Alicia Shears Mr. James E. Shebel Dr. Russell D. Shelden Dr. John M. Sheldon Tiffanie Sherrill Sherwood Middle School Doris Shields Laura J. Shook Frederick Shuler, MD, PC Melanie Shutt Bobbie Siler Barbara Silvers Patricia Simon Rose & John Simone Kay & John Sims Dr. Daljeet Singh Dr. Jaswinder Singh & Dr. Maninder Pabla Dain Sisk Kelly Skinner Amy Skov Robert Rose & Macan Joyce Slater Kathy Mary Mace J. Slatten Amara Claudia Sluder Macheers Dr. Anne Jean Fogle K. Sly Mackey Cindy Smith Mr. Dana Dennis Maguire L. Smith Holly Samuel Smith Maindi Mr. Kelly & Majors Jerry D. Smith Jessica Dr. James SmithA. Maliszewski Ms. Kathryn Rachel L. Malloy Smith Latisha Anita Smith Malott Lushanda Laura Mangnall C. Smith Marcella Kurtis Smith J. Marinez Jay & Misty Smith Pedie Nancy Marquez Smith Ellen Patricia & Cameron S. SmithA. Martin Scott Dr. A. & Smith Mark W. Martin Susan Terri G. Martin Smith Roger Natalie Smothermon Martinez Dr. Richard Mary Elizabeth & Tiffany Martin Snyder Lora Scholarship E. Soetaert Trust,US Bank Matt & Abbie Sogard Gena N.A.,Trustee Soto South 71 LeAnn Cruisers Mather Dr. & Sharon Wilber MathiaB. Spalding, Jr. Special Annie Asset Mathis Management, LLC Barry Wanda Maupin Spencer Ms. Chrissy Lori Spight Maxeiner Karen Gloria Spiroff May Chris Maywood Splan Printing Company St. Jude Medical St. Paul s Mazuma Episcopal Credit Union Day School Doug Staas Effie McCarthy Neal Stack Mary Beth McClain Mr. & Rose Kent Marie V. Stallard McColpin, RN Mr. Margaret Aric D. Stallman McCormack-Hays Marcia Gollnow Standiford Dr. Warren C. Stark Dr. & Gregory C. Starks TRADITIONS IN GIVING Adam, a ThinkFirst Voices for Injury Prevention (VIP) Speaker, spoke to local elementary school students about safety and living with a spinal cord injury. Mr. Stephanie & Glen Starks R. McCoy State Howard Farm McCrabb Mutual Automobile Insurance Erin McCunniff Company Ms. Nancy Sheila McCurdy Stebbins Ginni Steele Maggie Shelly Steffes McDermed Nancy Stephens Glenda J. McDonnell Catherine Mr. Paul Stephenson D. McEnroe Dr. Michelle & William McFarland T. Stephenson Cynthia Venetia Stevens McFarlin Leona Mr. & Stevens Kevin McGrath Cooper Florence McInnes B. Stillman Nancy Stinnett Johnnetta McIntosh Dr. Harold W. Stites Ms. Marilyn Lorraine E. McIntosh Stockman Steve Anne & McKean Robyn Stoppelman Margaret Drs. David S. Storey S. McKinsey & Maithe Betty Enriquez Stoufer Gary Drs. L. Joel Stowe P. McKinsey & Jennifer McKinsey Virginia Stowers Sharon Ms. Frankie J. Stripling B. McKinzy Dr. & Mark R. Suenram Dr. Steven & McMurry Bradley H. Sullivan Mr. John Mary C. Sullivan C. McNabney Kathryn Emma & McNeal Paul Sullivan Ms. Medtronic, Mary K. Sullivan Inc. & Mr. Peter J. Doyle Amy Mehaffey Michael Albert P. J. Mehl Sullivan Trust Megan Gloria M. Summers J. Meldman Summers Law Firm, LC Ernest E. Melson Theresa A. Suter, RN Leslie Jonell Mendenhall S. Sutherland Steve Denise Sutherland Mensendike Keri Merck Sutter Sharp & Dohme Mara Swan Eileen Meriwether Aubrey Myra Swank Merritt Mr. & Richard G. Swartwood Mary T. Sweat Dr. & Thomas P. Sweeney Spring

16 In 1999, The Research Foundation established the tribute garden at Research Medical Center. For $100, bricks are availalbe to honor or remember family members, friends, colleagues or members of the healthcare community. For more information, please call the Foundation office at Mariah Swinker Patricia & Wayne Swope T Dr. & Russell E. Tackett Cynthia Talley Jessica Talley Susan Tankard Ms. Linda Tankersley Ms. Gina M. Taylor Pat Taylor Christina Taylor-Ripperger Christine Teichmeier Ms. Pat Tennison Carolyn Tessler The Tutera Group Therapeutic Radiologists, Inc. Brian Thompson Mr. & Melvin D. Thompson Morgan A. Thompson, RN Ms. Pamela Thompson Patricia Thorne Christine Thurlow Cindy Tillman Amber R. Tindall Tinmaster, Inc. Paul Tivis Patricia J. Tolbert Mary & Ron Toles Andrea L. Torlina Kyesha Tossie Dr. Carrie Totta & Mr. Ray Huebert Linda C. Trammell Lawrence & Maria Treadwell, III Liz Tremain Ora Jean Tucker Norma Turner Holly Tye U Dr. Sherri Ulbrich UMB Bank, n.a. Rosalind Underdahl UnumProvident V Christi VanBuskirk Judith M. Vance Faye E. VanDendaele Cheryl Vannice Rena Varner Barbara Veal Mary H. Vernon Ms. Teresa M. Verser Courtney Vetor-Jeffrey Viiv Health Care Vitas Hospice Services, LLC Glenda M. Vittetoe Dr. & Merck Sharp Arthur & P. Dohme Vogel Judith Eileen Hall Meriwether Vogelsmeier Cindy Myra Vorwark Merritt W Susan Wade Cathy Maurine L. Waggoner E. Messinger Lea Karen Meyer E. Wagner, RN Susan Mid Wagner America Rehabilitation Gena Walden Hospital Juliet R. Walker Ms. Susan Marie Walker W. Middleton Ruth Midwest WallaceMedical Services Mike Midwest Wallen Neurosurgery Valerie Associates, Walls PC Kay Midwest J. Wampler Psychiatric Consultants Sherri Midwestern Wangler Medical, Inc. Deborah Patti K. K. Migliazzo Ward Michelle & Curt Wardlow Jennifer Miles Emily Ware Barbara Mary C. L. Warner Miller Ms. Dr. Doris & A. Washburn Gerald L. Miller, Jr. Barbara Sara A. Miller Washington Dana Ms. R. Terri Watkins Miller Michael Amy Miner Watts Drs. Marsha Michael M. & Mingo Nancy Waxman Adrienne Missouri Wayman Care Health Plan Jennifer Weaver Jeffrey Missouri Webb Division of Highway Loretta Safety J. Webb Mr. Fred Mistler Kimberly Mitchell Mary Mitchell Dr. Jason M. Mlnarik Diane J. Mnookin Janet R. Moncrief Dr. Tannaz Montee Alicia Kristine Montez M. Wehmeier Ms. Nancy C. Weinberg Dr. Peggy Alec D. Moor Weisberg Julie Jeremy Wenderott B. Moore Mary Latrice Wesley Moore Melissa Debbie L. West Moore Sean Sheryl Wheaton Moore Dr. Julie & R. Morales James H. Whitaker Donald White Earlene White Frank & Bonnie White JoAnna White Lisa A. White Vanessa R. White Sheryl Whiters Penny Whitley Mr. & Brad Wieligman Carolyn Wiggins Camelia Williams Robert & Katherine Williams Stanley Williams Timothy L. Williams Vessie Williams Maureen Williamson Mary Wilson Ms. Susan Wilson Stanley Winchell Scott & Doni Windsor Ms. Katherine A. Wirtz Stacie Withers Ria Wolf Robin R. Wollard Mr. John Wood & Dr. Julie K. Wood Sherran C. Wooden Brenda K. Woodrell Terryl A. Woodruff Ms. Ruth A. Woronick Francis Wright Becky Wright Sarah D. Wright Shelley Wrisinger Tim & Rayna Wulfekotter Patricia A. Wyatt YMartha T. Yager Dean Yakel Dr. Madhavi Yarlagadda Julian Joe Yates Brian & Stephanie Young Dixie J. Young India Young Louise Young Veronica B. Young Z Dr. & James S. Zarr Denise A. Zeikle Charles R. Zeskey Trust Charles & Laura Zimmerman 16 Spring 2013