PATHFINDERS. ere Generosity Changes Liv. Where Generosity Changes Lives. A publication of Gundersen Medical Foundation

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1 PATHFINDERS Spring 2015 A publication of Gundersen Medical Foundation Where Generosity Changes Lives ere Generosity Changes Liv

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3 PATHFINDERS Pathfinders is published by Gundersen Medical Foundation for friends and supporters of the Foundation. We welcome comments or suggestions from our readers for future stories. 10 Editor: Jill Blokhuis, MS, CFRE Director of Development Operations Photography: Brooke Doval, John Kerrigan, Marsha Ledman, Kristin Royalty and John Sake Gundersen Medical Media Copywriting: Linda Duffy; Leslie Wegener Juniper Hill Partners Design: Vendi Advertising To learn more about the Foundation s medical education, research and community health outreach programs, or to inquire about making a charitable gift, please visit us at gundersenhealth. org/foundation or call the Foundation office at (608) Development Department Chair Sigurd B. Gundersen, III, MD Vice Chair A. Erik Gundersen, MD Executive Director Philip Schumacher, ACFRE, CFRE Chief Development Officer Robyn Tanke, CFRE Senior Director Community Engagement David Amborn, CFRE Director of Development Major Gifts Sara Gundersen Battison, CFRE Director of Development Operations Jill Blokhuis, CFRE Special Events Manager Debbie Kroner Associate Director of Development Mandy Nogle Associate Director of Development Grants Deb Ward, CFRE Strategic Marketing Consultant Brady Lowe Data System Bonnie Bathalon, Kristine Darling Children s Miracle Network Hospitals Heather Gilles, Program Coordinator Rena Cash, Specialist Ashley Zibrowski, Specialist Special Projects Jeannie Gordon Administrative Support Barbara Clappier, Chelsey Dehning, Mary Lichtie, Betty Sacia, Lisa Sauer 6 8 Clockwise from left: Phil Schumacher, ACFRE, CFRE, and members of the Foundation s Development team / Dr. Jeff and Sandy Thompson believe in philanthropy / Philip and Nicole Bujnowski with their son, Brody, in the new Hospital s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Contents 2 Research Update: Steppin Out in Pink makes research position possible 6 Honoring a Leader: Phil Schumacher, ACFRE, CFRE, leaves a legacy 8 Campus Update: new Hospital is changing lives Celebrating leadership and service 10 Partners in Philanthropy: Dr. Jeff & Sandy Thompson 13 Expressions of Caring 18 In Memory: Ron Schneider, DDS 27 The Miracle Connection 31 Happenings Great leaders are selfless. They are forward-looking and insightful. They recognize that people and valuing people must always be at the heart of the matter. Because they lead with their hearts, the impact of their service is often felt for generations to come. Gundersen Medical Foundation exists because of the generosity of so many in our community who lead with their hearts, striving to make a positive impact on others. The charitable gifts we receive come from families and patients who are grateful for the exceptional care they have received at Gundersen or from community members who recognize the value of the research, medical education and outreach efforts that are funded by the Foundation. In this issue of Pathfinders, we salute the many visionary leaders whose passion and service make a difference in the lives of others. On the cover: Executive Director of Development, Phil Schumacher, ACFRE, CFRE, will be retiring from Gundersen Medical Foundation in July. However, his accomplishments and his dedication to helping others achieve their philanthropic goals will leave a lasting impression on his colleagues, the Gundersen organization, and this 2015 Gundersen Medical Foundation If you do not want to receive future fundraising requests supporting Gundersen Medical Foundation, please call the Foundation between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday (either the local number , or toll free number , ext ) and if you receive a voic message, please identify yourself and state that you do not want to receive fundraising requests. As an alternative, you can us with the same request at gmf@gundersenhealth.org. We will honor your request not to receive any fundraising communications from us after the date we receive your decision.

4 RESEARCH Generosity Produces Meaningful Results Jeffrey Landercasper, MD The generosity of community members and organizations that support the Steppin Out in Pink walk for breast cancer has made it possible for Gundersen Medical Foundation to support one doctor s quest to improve the quality of patient care on a national level. As a member of the Gundersen Health System s Surgery Department for the past 33 years, Jeffrey Landercasper, MD, has been continuously recognized by his patients and his peers for his dedication and patientcentered care. It should come as no surprise, then, that even as this physician transitions from surgical practice to a new role as a full-time breast cancer researcher, his focus on patients has not wavered. Despite his roots in general surgery, since 2010, Dr. Landercasper has cared primarily for patients with breast or skin cancers, but he has also been involved in clinical research for over a decade. In 2014, proceeds from Gundersen Medical Foundation s annual Steppin Out in Pink breast cancer walk made it possible for the Foundation to fund a position for a full-time research physician at the Norma J. Vinger Center for Breast Care. The position is a good fit for Dr. Landercasper, whose career has been marked by his attention to and aptitude for continuous improvement and medical advancements. My new role will allow me to devote more time and attention to local, regional and national collaborative research projects, all aimed at improving patient care, he explains. 2 GUNDERSEN MEDICAL FOUNDATION

5 Opportunities to know better In broad terms, research tends to be divided into two categories, both of which are actively supported by the Foundation: basic science research and clinical outcomes research. Basic science research is long-term and labbased; researchers study diseases on the molecular, cellular and genomic levels with the goal of eventually finding treatments or cures. Clinical outcomes research, which is Dr. Landercasper s focus, uses data to identify variables in the quality of patient care. Specifically, his research will focus on finding and correcting gaps in the quality of care received by breast cancer patients. There is a saying about clinical outcomes research, he shares, which is to measure is to know. The more we know, the more we can improve. When research shows that optimal care is not being reached, best practices can be identified and shared so that there is a reduction in the variability of care. When we reduce variability, we may also be reducing costs and improving the overall quality of care, says Dr. Landercasper. Even better, this process of identification of gaps in care quality, followed by corrective action, can result in near immediate improvements in patient care because some adjustments do not take long to implement. Gundersen has consistently used in-house data analysis to promote continuous quality improvement. However, Dr. Landercasper s new position, in combination with his ongoing leadership roles in several other professional organizations, makes it more likely that best practices for patient care can be identified and shared on a broader regional and national scale. When it comes to patient care, outcomes research can help us raise the bar, help us ensure that all patients no matter where they are get the highest quality of care, he explains. Award-winning research For nearly a decade, Dr. Landercasper has worked with the Quality Committees or held leadership positions in the National Consortium of Breast Centers and the American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBS), professional organizations for surgeons who treat patients with breast disease. As part of his work, he developed more than 40 specific measurements for quality in breast care treatment. Some of these measures have been adopted by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services. In 2014, his research was recognized by the ASBS with its Scientific Impact Award. The submission was chosen from more than 300 entries, many of which were submitted by nationallyknown institutions considered to be leaders in breast cancer research. Dr. Landercasper s study specifically examined the reasons for secondary operations in breast cancer patients and identified actions that could eliminate up to 40 percent of repeat operations by surgeons simply following new recommended guidelines for best care. Elimination of extra operations will not only lead to cost savings for patients, but also higher levels of satisfaction in patient care. When it comes to patient care, outcomes research can help us raise the bar, help us ensure that all patients no matter where they are get the highest quality of care. Staying patient-centered Although Dr. Landercasper is proud of his research and how it reflects on Gundersen, he will ultimately measure the success of his new position the same way he measured success as a surgeon: by the impact on patients. There was no area of surgical care that I did not enjoy. In fact, I don t think any surgeon has enjoyed his practice or teaching more than I have, he reflects. I will miss the personal satisfaction of providing the best care possible to my patients and their families. The satisfaction derived from fixing a traumatic injury or removing a cancerous growth that could harm a patient is irreplaceable, and it s hard to match the community spirit of a team of nurses, assistants, social workers, geneticists, students and residents all working together to help a patient in distress. However, he also believes that because of the Foundation and the many community members and organizations that support the Steppin Out in Pink event, the work he is doing now will allow him to ultimately improve the quality of WHERE GENEROSITY CHANGES LIVES 3

6 care for breast cancer patients on a more national level. Just recently, he was asked to lead a national workshop to improve the quality of breast conserving surgery for patients with breast cancer. The workshop will include breast cancer surgical specialists from all areas of the U.S., as well as non-surgical breast cancer specialists. I will miss my surgical practice, he admits, but I now have the opportunity to help more patients than I ever could reach as a surgeon. I ve always believed that every patient deserves world-class care. u Above: Dr. Landercasper at Steppin Out in Pink. Right: The Landercaspers farm near La Crescent, Minnesota. Lessons from his rural roots While most elementary-age school children dream of a different career every other month or so, Jeffrey Landercasper, MD, locked in his career choice early on. I knew before I was even 10 years old that I wanted to be a doctor, he remembers, and I never really thought of being anything else. Though he does not recall for certain why he settled so early on a career in medicine, Dr. Landercasper enjoys talking up the influence of his rural roots, attributing much of his success as a physician to the lessons he learned from his hard-working, altruistic parents and his inventive country school teachers. He grew up in a rural community in Dawson County, Neb., where the cattle outnumbered the people about five-to-one. His grandparents homesteaded and lived on the farm he grew up on, but his parents operated the farm during his youth. Since the family was seven miles from the nearest small town, he and his brother attended school in a nearby one-room country schoolhouse. Though the building didn t offer indoor plumbing, it did feature outstanding teachers and small class sizes no more than six students, grades K-8, all learning in the same room. In a one-room schoolhouse, often with no one else in the same grade, students had to be accountable. I knew assignments had to be completed and lessons had to be learned; the teacher wouldn t be asking questions of anyone but me. There was no place to hide. They always knew who was misbehaving, too, he recalls, smiling. The school schedule was more flexible compared to most other schools. During harvest, sometimes students could be excused to help work on the farm. With one teacher creating lesson plans for multiple grades, students necessarily developed independent study skills a practicality that suited Dr. Landercasper perfectly. Scholarship is a personal responsibility, he shares. For me, the best method of learning was to identify a goal, then learn about a topic, unsupervised. I have used this same method nearly every day for three decades of patient care. I never stopped reading the literature after passing board examinations. The purpose of learning, for me, was to provide optimal patient care, so it was a rare day that I thought I knew everything I could know about a patient s condition. I read just as much and as often in my last year as my first. Dr. Landercasper eventually left Dawson County to attend college at the University of Denver and medical school at the University of Colorado. He came to Gundersen Health System in His rural influences have stayed with him and have been passed down to the next generation. In 1976, he married his wife, Betty, who is a large-animal veterinarian. The two of them live on a farm near La Crescent, Minn., raising livestock and growing grass and alfalfa hay. Their oldest son, Samuel, works in quality improvement for the Department of Health and Human Services in Colorado, and their younger son, Christopher, is an organic farmer specializing in organic heirloom tomatoes in California. u 4 GUNDERSEN MEDICAL FOUNDATION

7 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Meet Board Member: Mary Jo Werner Mary Jo Werner, JD, CPA, CFF, a partner at Wipfli LLP, has had a connection to Gundersen Medical Foundation for 25 years. She is currently serving her third term on the Foundation s Board of Directors and says she admires the organization s community-centered philosophy of leadership, as well as its patient-centered care. I have great respect and admiration for the Gundersen family, starting with Dr. Adolf L. Gundersen. He was not only a person of great character, says Mary Jo, but he helped encourage others to reach their full potential. He was also a great problem solver. That kind of leadership spoke to Mary Jo, but her personal experiences with patient care impressed her, too: Another, more personal, reason I wanted to serve on the Board was in gratitude for what Gundersen did for my now husband, Shawn Werner. Shawn and his family were in a house fire in January 1996, and he lost his youngest daughter and first wife. He was severely burned in the fire. Gundersen employees were there to assist him, working with Shawn to rehabilitate him from the damages caused by the fire. I am forever grateful to them. After a decades-long connection, Mary Jo cites countless examples of this type of patient-centered and community-centered perspective. Gundersen encourages collaboration and leads by example, she explains. The organization operates in a culture that encourages a positive attitude and teamwork. I am drawn to people and organizations that work together for a common goal. u Gundersen medical foundation Board of Directors Johnny C. Brevik Manager, Marketing Services Logistics Health, Inc. Thomas F. Brock Executive Vice President of Administration Altra Federal Credit Union Dyanne E. Brudos, TREASURER Vice President, Weatlh Management Advisor Bremer Investment Management & Trust Harry J. Dahl Chair Dahl Automotive Dirk L. Gasterland Chair Coulee Bank Robert N. Golden, MD Vice Chancellor for Medical Affairs & Dean, School of Medicine and Public Health UW-Madison Joe Gow, PhD Chancellor UW-La Crosse A. Erik Gundersen, MD, VICE CHAIR Retired Cardiac Surgeon Gundersen Health System Erik A. Gundersen, MD Family Medicine - Onalaska Gundersen Health System Sigurd B. Gundersen, III, MD, CHAIR Surgery Department Gundersen Health System Patricia M. Heim Attorney at Law O Flaherty Heim Egan Birnbaum LTD Gerald R. Kember Gundersen Health System Board of Trustees Liaison Retired Administrator School District of La Crosse George H. Kerckhove Retired CFO American Standard, Inc. Brian J. Koopman, CFP, CPA, CTFA Vice President Trust Point Wealth Management Group John F. Lyche Business Consultant Todd A. Mahr, MD, SECRETARY Pediatric Specialties Gundersen Health System Rebecca A. Naugler President/Co-Owner Travel Leaders - La Crosse Stephen B. Shapiro, MD Surgery Clinic Gundersen Health System Board of Governors Liaison Barbara A. Skogen Festival Foods David F. Stickler Attorney at Law Moen Sheehan Meyer Ltd. Lynn D. Sturm, RN Pediatric Neonatal Intensive Care Department Gundersen Health System Andrew C. Temte, PhD, CFA President & CEO Kaplan Professional Education Thomas Thompson, DVM President Thompson Animal Medical Center Mary Jo Werner, JD, CPA, CFF Partner Wipfli LLP Mary M. Westlund Retired President Compukey WHERE GENEROSITY CHANGES LIVES 5

8 For me, success cannot be measured in the number of dollars raised, but rather in the number of needs met. ~ Phil Schumacher, acfre, CFRE Gundersen Medical Foundation s retiring Executive Director of Development, Phil Schumacher, plans to spend more time on hobbies, volunteering, and traveling with wife his wife, Becky. A legacy of gratitude When Phil Schumacher, ACFRE, CFRE, joined the Gundersen Medical Foundation as the Executive Director of Development more than two decades ago, he was inspired by the leaders who had come before him. He remembers in detail a conversation he had with Dr. Adolf Gundersen who reminded the new director that saying thank you would be the most important part of his job. That lesson stayed with Phil and helped shape him both as a professional and as a person. As Phil prepares to retire on July 15, 2015, he is quick to point out the many others who have contributed to his success. However, those who have worked closely with him recognize that it s his own unique qualities the professional expertise and the sincere desire to help others that will be part of the outgoing director s legacy. Setting the standard There are few others in the fundraising field who are so well-respected. Phil has been a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) since 1986 and served on the board as the past vice chair of member services and treasurer. He is also the current chair for Certified Fund Raising Executive International and is one of only 102 people in the world to be certified as an Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive, the highest credential possible for the field. He is the consummate professional in his field, says Dr. Mark Connelly, retired chairman of Gundersen Medical Foundation. He is a sought-after lecturer on a national and international basis for his expertise on philanthropy and 6 GUNDERSEN MEDICAL FOUNDATION

9 development. We are blessed to have had him with us for more than twenty years as a trusted professional and a role model. The measure of success Perhaps even more impressive than credentials, though, are his accomplishments. The Foundation s Chief Development Officer, Robyn Tanke, shares that under Phil s leadership in 2002, the Home for Hope Capital Campaign reached its goal of $11 million to build a new cancer center. At that time, it was one of the largest capital campaigns to occur in the La Crosse area. These funds were raised over a threeyear period from more than 11,000 benefactors in the region. That success was repeated during the most recent Campus Renewal Campaign. Along with several Foundation and Health System staff, Phil worked with volunteers to raise more than $45 million in philanthropic support for the Gundersen Health System s new Hospital and Behavioral Health Facility, with 14 individuals or organizations making gifts of $1 million or more in support of this historic initiative. The success of these projects is a testament to Phil s leadership and experience, shares Tanke. When it comes to measuring success, though, Phil offers a different perspective. For me, success cannot be measured by the number of dollars raised, but rather in the number of needs met. I ve been privileged to meet a lot of giving people many of them grateful patients who feel they were well cared for along with hundreds of other generous donors. Through their gifts, the Foundation has been able to support children, improve patient care, educate doctors, fund research and improve our facilities. We could not support all of these programs without philanthropy. Putting people first Though Phil is highly respected for his experience and knowledge, the colleagues and donors with whom he has worked recognize other characteristics set him apart. There are many traits that make Phil unique: he is sincere, intuitive and thoughtful. He also has a great sense of humor, offers Tanke. Most importantly, though, he cares about people as individuals. Phil makes people feel special because he is genuinely interested in them and in helping others achieve their goals. Betty Zane Kabara is a longtime supporter of Gundersen Health System who has experienced Phil s care for others first-hand. In 2008, Betty and her late husband, Dr. Jon Kabara, made a gift of $1 million to establish the Kabara Cancer Research Institute. As the couple furthered their dream of aiding in the fight against cancer, they worked closely with Phil to make the donation possible. There are not enough words to describe the man that Phil Schumacher is, says Kabara. He is professional in every way, always keeping me informed and paying attention to the details but he also adds a personal touch. Over the past few years, Betty has continued to support cancer research through additional donations for research and lab equipment. Phil has become a great friend, she adds. He has been there for me and my husband even during times of illness and has provided comfort and support. There are so many qualities that set him apart and make him the successful person he is. An extended family Betty s statements illustrate what his colleagues in the Foundation have witnessed people and relationships are what Phil values most. When the hospital and medical Foundations merged in 1997, we brought together two very distinct cultures and staff with different personalities, he remembers. However, it didn t take long to learn how to not only play nice in the sandbox, but to become an effective team. With respect came admiration and then friendship. As we added people to our team, the sense of friendship and family has grown. Today, my colleagues are my friends, and they are definitely part of my extended family. That won t change as I retire, and I plan to stay connected to Gundersen wherever I can help. That knowledge makes it easier for the Foundation family to accept the upcoming retirement. As Phil prepares to spend more time traveling with his wife, Becky, and enjoying other hobbies, his colleagues are preparing to carry on the director s legacy. Phil has been such a great mentor, says Tanke. We have all learned through his example. We will miss him, but it s a testament to his leadership that he s leaving the Foundation in such a great position. u WHERE GENEROSITY CHANGES LIVES 7

10 A Tangible Reminder that Generosity Changes Lives Gundersen Health System opened its new Hospital to patients in January One year after its opening, the Hospital stands as a tangible reminder of the difference generosity can make on individual lives and on a community. It also represents the kind of patient-centered, technologically advanced care that places Gundersen among top health systems in the United States. A project like this could not be successful without visionary leadership, community support, dedicated staff and volunteers and a lot of collaboration. Because funding for this project came from a variety of sources, including support from Gundersen Medical Foundation, the Hospital is a prime example of the difference generosity can make on individuals today, and for generations to come. Impact on Patient Care What matters to patients is Gundersen s focus. In this new facility, patients experience top-notch care in a more private, healing environment. These experiences are shared by Gundersen staff. I truly believe that environment is one of the most crucial pieces to the healing of our patients and families. Our move to the new space has had quite the impact on many of the patients that I have taken care of. Whether it s a Hospice patient or one who is completely independent and ambulatory, the natural lighting (especially on a sunny day) takes immediate effect on my patients. ~ Courtney Oldenburg, BSN, RN, Medical and Oncology Unit Many of my Short Stay overnight patients used to share hospital rooms, and they don t have to anymore. We have individual Neonatal Intensive Care Unit rooms now, so parents can sleep right next to their baby and have private conversations with their care team. These are amazingly big improvements. ~ Deb Simon, MD, Obstetrics and Gynecology We are often working on very personal issues using a bathroom, getting dressed, taking a shower things you as a patient do not want to do in front of other therapists or a roommate. To be able to have private rooms with enough space for equipment a patient needs, makes it so much easier to provide the comfort and patient care they all deserve. ~ Nicole Bujnowski, Occupational Therapist 8 GUNDERSEN MEDICAL FOUNDATION

11 Impact on Community Gundersen s Hospital was designed to be a tool for exceptional patient care and a symbol of pride for a region that values innovation, continuous improvement and the environment. In July, I transferred to the RN role up on Level 6 Surgical. It is so cool seeing what our new Hospital has to offer for a new nurse. The technology alone is incredible! The extra space and the equipment on hand make caring for patients easier and more efficient. Working in the new Hospital has really made a difference being a new nurse! ~ Karen Slack, RN, Surgical-Digestive It was always a challenge during robotic surgery, in the old operating rooms, to manipulate the robot in the right position. Now that we have bigger rooms, I don t have to worry about that. It s the simple things that you don t think about until you have a nice, big, wide space available. ~ Deb Simon, MD, Obstetrics and Gynecology My husband was diagnosed with cancer in April and continued to have multiple complications. We found ourselves in five different levels in the Hospital and cannot express how the beautiful environment aided in the healing process the walk-in shower, GetWell Network, the beautiful views, the outdoor patio, the healing garden, the private discharge I could go on and on about the building itself. But the most wonderful part about the experience has been the people who work here. I am so proud to say I work at a place that really treats a patient as a person. Impact on Employees The environment inside the Hospital was designed to promote health and well-being. Every part of the design, function and aesthetics was planned to promote the best in patient care, and allows physicians and staff to feel proud of the environment in which they work. Every single day I come to work and think, Man, this is not an ICU! It is so surreal to see the bluffs, beautiful sky, weather changes everything here in the new Hospital. If nothing else, it s a mental break for me and the patients to just look out and enjoy the view together! I am a nature person and love to take it all in! It keeps my heart light in the darkest of situations, and I think patients can feel that, too. ~ Gabby Hansen, RN, Critical Care Working at the front desk, I love seeing people s reactions when they enter the Hospital lobby. They are always in such awe. Whether it s a patient, visitor or an employee stopping by, I am told time and time again what a healing atmosphere the new Hospital is. ~ Allyse Oliver, Information Desk Receptionist, Service Excellence Staff and patients have commented on the feeling of serenity and peacefulness that our space provides. With the private rooms and bathrooms, it is healing and comfortable. The confidentiality has been frequently noted by both the patients and staff. ~ Diane Olson, RN, Clinical Manager, Pre-op and Recovery ~ Sue La Crosse, Quality Improvement Specialist, Service Excellence WHERE GENEROSITY CHANGES LIVES 9

12 Dr. Jeff and Sandy Thompson have always approached their giving as a team A PAIR OF INDEPENDENT THINKING, HARD-WORKING FOLKS As longtime supporters of Gundersen Medical Foundation, Dr. Jeff and Sandy Thompson believe in the capacity of individuals and organizations to do more than one thing and do it really well. Before he became CEO of Gundersen Health System in 2001, before he became executive vice president in 1995, and before he became a member of the Gundersen Clinic Board in 1992, Jeff Thompson, MD, was a young physician who, along with his wife Sandy, supported Gundersen Medical Foundation. Together, they made their first gift in the spring of 1985, a multi-year pledge to the hospital building fund. At the time, they had only recently moved to La Crosse, were parents to two small children, and counted their education as their sole assets (Sandy as a surgical ICU nurse, Jeff as a neonatologist). With that first gift they began what has become 30 consecutive years of giving to the Foundation. Among their hundreds of recorded gifts was one of the earliest (and major) gifts to 10 GUNDERSEN MEDICAL FOUNDATION

13 the Campus Renewal Campaign that culminated with the opening of the new Hospital. Earlier this year, Dr. Thompson announced he would be stepping down from his executive leadership role (see page 12). Before that transition, he and Sandy agreed to reflect on their long relationship with the Foundation and the impact of philanthropy at Gundersen Health System. On their role models in philanthropy Having both grown up in small communities (Jeff in Platteville, Wisconsin; Sandy in Princeton, Illinois), it s not surprising that their biggest inspirations were close to home. For Sandy, it was her grandmothers. She recalls how Mom and Dad didn t have a lot of money or free time while running a dairy farm, so we learned a lot from my grandmas. They were great caretakers of the elderly in their community; I remember visiting nursing homes with them and attending every funeral so nobody would ever be there by themselves. These were working grandmas who were generous with their time and money, which was just as limited as anybody else s. Jeff gives credit to his mother for providing his earliest impression of generosity without agenda. My mom worked as a church secretary. She was very thoughtful about people in the community and took a genuinely caring interest. It was just natural that if they had a problem, it was her problem. If I brought home a hungry kid from school who was even more ragged than me, that kid ate with us. She made a huge impact in the lives of many people by being so gracious and so caring. On forming their own approach to philanthropy It stems from their mutual belief that philanthropy is about more than giving money to a cause, it s about the essential act of caring and wanting to make a difference. Early in our marriage when I was in my residency, I was working really long hours, making maybe $14,000 a year, recalls Jeff. We didn t save a lot, but we were doing fine and we both understood there would be many opportunities to help contribute to our community, so our approach was to start small and give support as we were able. As their young family settled into La Crosse and Sandy became involved in their children s schools, their church council and other organizations, she discovered the nice thing about this community is you know where your gift is going. If you give to the Salvation Army, you know who the captain is. From the very beginning, they approached their giving as a team. Sandy cares about everyone, and I tend to pay attention to everything at the same time, says Jeff. They both feel strongly that as the capacity to make a difference increases, so does the responsibility. On what inspires the depth and breadth of their giving For the Thompsons, everything is connected. Our feeling is that communities are built by multiple initiatives in multiple directions, says Jeff. So to single out a piece The Thompsons both feel strongly that as the capacity to make a difference increases, so does the responsibility. [to support] never fit with us because in our view it all ties together. It isn t enough to have a good educational system if the streets aren t safe and kids are going hungry. It isn t enough to have a great healthcare system if there s no safety net when people s finances, food or housing fall apart. That perspective has informed his leadership style, where we ve had the chance to demonstrate to the community that Gundersen takes responsibility for more than our sick patients. We want to make things better and connect with our community. We teach and we conduct research. We don t pollute the environment or spend money for energy if we can produce it here. We believe we should respect the choices seniors make about their end-of-life care. So I don t feel that an organization can only do one thing at a time when Gundersen is proof that you can do more than one thing and do it really, really well. That thinking is reflected in the diversity of the Thompsons support for the Foundation over the past 30 years. From capital campaigns WHERE GENEROSITY CHANGES LIVES 11

14 to Children s Miracle Network Hospitals, to special events, patient programs, equipment acquisitions and everything in between, There is no one Foundation program that s the be-all and end-all for us personally, says Sandy. There are many. On how the Foundation has evolved over 30 years For Sandy, it s the increased visibility and involvement in the community. She points to Global Partners and Steppin Out in Pink as great examples of how the Foundation is providing opportunities outside the walls that connect Gundersen staff with the community in a shared effort to make things better and stronger for everybody. That extended responsibility for the health and well-being of community as a whole can also be seen in the Foundation s advanced care planning and bereavement programs. The growth and expansion of Gundersen s medical education program is something Jeff is proud of, since it reflects the commitment of the entire System as well as the Foundation. However, he sees the most important development as something broader, and it has to do with how the nature of fundraising is changing. Our Foundation is focusing on really connecting with people who want to be a part of the mission based on what s important to In his future, Dr. Thompson sees more time for traveling with Sandy and their family. them, and then finding a way to make that happen. Whether it s through education or research or whatever the individual feels strongly about, connecting their generosity to the work is what brings people joy and a deep satisfaction that goes way beyond the funding part. u I have loved leading this organization. After guiding Gundersen Health System through significant periods of growth, innovation and change, CEO Jeff Thompson, MD, is stepping down from his executive leadership role this year. He announced his intent in January, saying, The timing is right for Gundersen, right for the community and right for me personally. I think the time to step down is when we have strength, momentum and staff to continue to do great work. To ensure a smooth transition for his successor, Dr. Thompson has continued to serve as CEO while he and a committee of Gundersen s governing boards conduct their search for the organization s next leader. It is expected their selection could be announced as early as June. Dr. Thompson has emphasized that he is not retiring, I plan to continue to help Gundersen in any way I can, he says. In his future, he sees time for teaching, mentoring staff, enhancing our innovation efforts, working with the community, sustainability and global efforts, as well as writing, doing speaking engagements, and more traveling with Sandy and their family. I don t think boredom s going to be an issue, he smiles. As the end of his tenure as CEO approaches, Dr. Thompson readily admits to having mixed emotions. I ve loved leading this organization. It s a fantastic job. It s also a really hard job. Every day it means responsibility for hundreds of thousands of patients, 6,700 employees and a billion dollars of the community s money. You have to put your heart and soul into this job, but I m not so naïve to think that I m the only the person who can do it. One thing is clear: Dr. Thompson s leadership and vision have been a driving force behind Gundersen Health System s rise to national acclaim in the healthcare industry and beyond. His impact as CEO has been remarkable. Gundersen Health System Board Vice President Greg Prairie agrees: Dr. Thompson s countless contributions to Gundersen s success, his inspiration to an immensely dedicated, innovative and hardworking team of employees, and his drive to improve the health of the communities which Gundersen serves will be his lasting legacy. u 12 GUNDERSEN MEDICAL FOUNDATION

15 Commemorative and Memorial Gifts Expressions of Caring Gundersen Medical Foundation thanks our many friends for their generous gifts. October 1, 2014, through February 28, 2015 Our memorial and honorarium listing includes gifts made to Children s Miracle Network Hospitals. Gifts made after February 28, 2015, will appear in the next issue of Pathfinders. A gift that lasts a lasting tribute A gift to Gundersen Medical Foundation, in the name of the person or persons you wish to honor, provides both the donor and the recognized or bereaved family the satisfaction of having made a lasting contribution to others. Your gift will touch their hearts In response to your gift, we send a note of acknowledgment to the honored individual or, in the case of a memorial, to the family. You will be notified that your gift has been received and dedicated according to your wishes. The names of those recognized by tribute are published in this publication, Pathfinders. Specific amounts are confidential and are not published. gundersenhealth.org/foundation G I F T S R E C E I V E D O cto b er 1, 2 014, W through H E R E G E N EF Re OS b ruary I T Y CHAN 2 8,G2E015 S LI V E13 S 13

16 C O M M E M O R AT I V E G I F T S Charitable gifts to Gundersen Medical Foundation are a thoughtful way to celebrate a specific individual on special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries or holidays. Our donors also find this method of giving is a meaningful way to express appreciation to Gundersen care providers or entire departments for exceptional care received. In honor of Frank J. Aberger, MD Julio J. Bird, MD Michael & Laurie Dolan Bradley P. Abicht, DPM Barbara & James Clappier Sebastian Bishop Altra Federal Credit Union Kay E. Baumann Nichole Bielefeldt Dr. & Mrs. Scott D. Brunk Thomas G. & Cheryl A. Cooper Coulee Region Chill Sharon A. Dix Friends & Loved Ones-Children s Miracle Network Hospitals Doug R. & Joann M. Healy Mr. & Mrs. Venkateshwaran K. Iyer Gregory R. & Karen M. Jankowski James J. & Tina H. Johansen Michael J. & Stacy L. McArdle Michael L. & Rhonda S. Miller Michael E. & Amber E. Petroskey Steve J. & Barbara Rutkowski Mr. & Mrs. Craig W. Snyder Dr. & Mrs. Andrew P. Weiss Raju Ailiani, MD Mr. & Mrs. Ronn Trudo Ruth Ann & Elmer Amborn David J. Amborn & Karen Gilster Chelsea Amundson Jane M. Amundson Lauren Anderson John E. & Karla E. Stanek Nina R. Aranguren, PA-C Mr. & Mrs. William H. Gingerich Freddy Bayardo Arceda Arauz Russell A. & Diane K. Ford Kelley A. Bahr, MD Rosemary Nelson Edward A. Bakken Dr. Larry A. & Diane J. Lindesmith Mr. & Mrs. Harold E. Lubeck Joan Brueggeman Mr. & Mrs. Andrew R. Chroninger Mr. & Mrs. Justin D. Eggen Rodney A. Brueggeman Mr. & Mrs. Gary Schmuck Janette M. Dawson Maureen M. Funk Drs. Jeffrey & Betty Landercasper Gary L. Brunslik Mr. & Mrs. Gary Schmuck Carolynn J. Devine Dr. Michael P. & Maureen M. Funk Teressa Bubbers Mr. & Mrs. Ronn Trudo Terry E. Dorshorst, RN Rosemary Nelson Austyn Burke Mr. & Mrs. Charles J. Burke Carl Drago, DDS Gary & Kari Buros & Family Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hanson Kevin Duffy Drs. Robert & Julie Zink Thomas A. Carpenter, EMT-P Rosemary Nelson Sheila J. Durand Maureen M. Funk Ronald G. Chaney, MD Sue Eber Mr. & Mrs. John E. Castek Mr. & Mrs. Todd D. Eber Sheila M. Chapel Rosemary Nelson Sigurdur Bodvarsson, MD Mr. & Mrs. Steve G. Kohner David H. Chestnut, MD Dr. Greg & Linda Thompson Braden L. Ball Ivan B. & Janet A. Key Andrew & Jordan Boge Dr. & Mrs. R. Jerome Boge Molly Bambenek Gary H. & Claire A. Bambenek Tracey Boldon Frontier Nursing University, Inc. Catherine A. Bartleson Dr. & Mrs. Eric J. Bartleson Wayne A. Bottner, MD Mark Connelly, MD Dr. & Mrs. William A. Agger Anna Beth Culver Drs. Michael & Renee Redman Dr. Greg & Linda Thompson Scott R. Bassuener, MD Dr. Cameron & Rachel Gundersen Eric F. Brekke, MD Caleb Berger Mr. & Mrs. Mark M. Spors Sandra Brekke Anonymous Gerald & Ruth Berns Cheryl R. Vieth Molly M. Brown Mr. & Mrs. Michael Todd Brown Marilu Bintz, MD Michael & Laurie Dolan Shannon P. Brozak, PA-C Rosemary Nelson 14 G U N D E R S E N M E D I C AL FO U N DAT I O N Jerry Davis, MD Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Wagner Patrick D. Conway, MD Mr. & Mrs. Steve G. Kohner John J. Conzemius, MD Mr. & Mrs. Edward H. Hentges Wynne Cook Chippewa County Dept. of Public Health Colleagues & Friends Philip & Becky Schumacher Harry & Carla Dahl Mary E. Eggen Maureen M. Funk Dr. John Farnen Mr. & Mrs. William H. Gingerich Kevin W. Feyen Mr. & Mrs. Gary Schmuck Stephanie Fisher Mr. & Mrs. Ronn Trudo Theresa T. Fleckenstein Mr. & Mrs. David F. Mergen Jennifer Fleis Mr. & Mrs. James L. Bugge Thomas G. Frisby, MD Nancy A. Buldhaupt Molly Fuglestad Mr. & Mrs. Brian D. Wieser

17 Maureen M. Funk Mr. & Mrs. Steven K. Kopp Mary Lu Gerke Mr. & Mrs. Charles J. Burke Gundersen Department of Nursing Co-Workers Mary Jo Burke Fadi Z. Ghandour, MD Gundersen Nephrology Dept. Gundersen Orthopaedics & Rehab Nursing Staff Dr. Sigurd & Jean Ann Gundersen, III Heather A. Gilles Mainstream Boutique Gundersen Pastoral Care Staff Chaplain Ann E. Tyndall Larry S. Goodlund, MD Mr. & Mrs. Bruce T. Tessmer Gundersen Renal Dialysis Staff Tara J. Johnson & Tim D. Padesky Amy Grabow Berit Gilbertson Gundersen Volunteer Services Mr. & Mrs. Larry R. Arentz Bradley & Connor Granahan Mr. & Mrs. Ward Smith Gundersen Nursing Staff Mr. & Mrs. Jerry L. Stejskal Jennifer Gregas, NP Gundersen Nephrology Dept. Gundersen PNICU Staff Joseph P. & Joan M. Matchey Emma J. Groll Mr. & Mrs. Rick A. Sella Gundersen Rehab Staff Mr. & Mrs. James D. Head Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Monk Caitlyn Gruenwald Allen W. & Fern L. Fry David L. Gruenwald Michael J. & Stacy L. McArdle Douglas Nelson Mr. & Mrs. Patrick H. Smith Sister Mary Ann Gschwind Hjalti Gudmundsson, MD Mr. & Mrs. Ronn Trudo A. Erik Gundersen, MD Barbara & James Clappier Ronald & Julie Go Linda S. Sherwood Colleen L. Tracy Adolf & Helga Gundersen Julie & Kurt Schroeder Gundersen Cardiology Staff Joseph P. & Joan M. Matchey Erik A. Gundersen, MD Gundersen General Surgery Staff Joey E. Amberg Gundersen Global Partners Shared Health Services Corp. Gundersen Infectious Disease & Wound Center Physicians Bill & Marsha J. Patzner Gundersen Fertility Staff Walter M. & Martha A. Manthei Gundersen Hospice Staff Dorothea E. Green Gundersen Service Excellence Staff Marianne R. Ehler William F. & Martha C. Schaller Esther C. Walleser Sigurd B. Gundersen, Jr., MD Sara & Chris Battison Joseph M. & Joan Francois Marybeth B. Goodnough Herb & Barbara Heili Philip & Rebecca Schumacher Trust Point Inc Sigurd B. Gundersen, III, MD Colleen L. Tracy Gundersen Viroqua Staff Kelvin Rodolfo Kimberly A. Hable, ADN, RN Rosemary Nelson Mr. & Mrs. Willard Halverson Marilyn E. Trisch Sue Hansen, LPN Mr. & Mrs. Ronn Trudo Michael & Vicki Hartigan Peter J. & Krin E. Krause David E. Hartman, PhD Dr. Mark V. & Jeanne Connelly Delainey Hayden Deans Sattellite Christine J. Jepson John W. Hayden, MD Sara & Chris Battison Kristine K. Hayes Maureen M. Funk Tracy A. Hays Maureen M. Funk Leona Hemmersbach Cindy Vieth Joy Hennessy, RN Drs. Jeffrey & Betty Landercasper Paul & Patty Herber Mr. & Mrs. Peter H. Herber Jenna, Matt, Adrian & Preston Hickerson Douglas H. & Nancy A. Fischer James D. Hogan, MD Dr. Thomas & Barbara Roberts Ashley M. Holub Mr. & Mrs. Steven D. Viner Sam Horman Friends & Loved Ones-Children s Miracle Network Hospitals Mark W. & Cheryl Helmreich Carrie A. Wilkerson Mark T. Hutson Mr. & Mrs. Bing G. Zillmer S. Michael & Regina Kilbey Thomas Horejs & Joan Markos-Horejs Gerald F. Kann & Charlotte Markos-Kann Mr. & Mrs. Salem M. Markos, II Bill P. & Jane M. Simmons Alysta King Mr. & Mrs. Paul A. Brazil Wayne L. Carlson Engelson & Associates, Ltd. Donald & Joann D. Fanello Friends & Loved Ones-Children s Miracle Network Hospitals Mr. & Mrs. Donald J. Gerdes Matthew S. & Carlie M. Gullickson Lyle A. & Marlene M. Halliday Tish Holbrook Houston Elementary School James F. & Cheryl Jick Carolynn Kavanagh John D. King Tara King Michael J. & Stacy L. McArdle Stacy J. Medley Virginia M. Mitchell Randy S. Pribbernow Patricia A. Roth Mr. & Mrs. Anthony W. Tomashek Cory & Jason Ingram Mr. & Mrs. Bill Kreibich Timothy L. & Laurie Manning Mr. & Mrs. Erik J. Wuensch A. Scott Klein, MD Mr. & Mrs. David Fontanini Roger & Ellen Jensson Mr. & Mrs. David F. Mergen Jean M. Krause Nancy R. Korn-Smith & Donald B. Smith Jeanne M. Johnson, MD Anna Beth Culver Mary E. Kuffel, MD Michael & Laurie Dolan Kathy R. Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Ronn Trudo Jonas T. Kugler Christy R. Helke Christine Rox Jane E. Jordan Gundersen Lab Dept.. Alcee J. Jumonville, MD Mr. & Mrs. William H. Ferguson Betty Z. Kabara Sara & Chris Battison Mary K. Kabara Sheila K. Kabara Howell Betty Z. Kabara Jon & Rhonda Kalkwarf Gerald A. & Betty A. Baldner James R. Kauphusman, MD Joan R. Kauphusman Bonnie & Dan Kelleher Mr. & Mrs. Frederick W. Cafe Carolyn Knobloch Mr. & Mrs. Brian D. Knobloch Joseph N.S. Kwong & Mary G. Kwong Roger & Johanna Hargreaves Kwong Michelle La Fleur Nancy R. Korn-Smith & Donald B. Smith Debra Lager Maureen M. Funk Jenna Lambert Lynn A. Erickson Annette L. Fuller Julie Lamppa Frontier Nursing University, Inc. Jeffrey Landercasper, MD Mr. & Mrs. William H. Ferguson James L. Langley Mr. & Mrs. Todd D. Eber G I F T S R ECE I V E D O cto b er 1, 2014, through F e b ruary 28,

18 Carrie L. Lapham, ANP Mr. & Mrs. Kevin J. Hennessy Dr. Jeffrey M. Lawrence Mr. & Mrs. Gary A. Reed Ryan M. Manz, MD Irene E. Krackow Mr. & Mrs. Owen P. Myhre Our Children Steven & Belinda L. Layton Emily Martell Robert M. & Kristy M. Abraham Mr. & Mrs. Gregory P. Martell Angel M. Lee Maureen M. Funk Dr. Lynn Martin Mr. & Mrs. Steve G. Kohner Kyla R. Lee, MD Mr. & Mrs. Kent B. Bacon Mr. & Mrs. Kevin J. Hennessy Mrs. Robert M. McElligott Michael J. Matysik Mr. & Mrs. Donald R. Matysik Jo McGrath Mr. & Mrs. James R. Carlson Evelyn A. Lee Connie LaVon Lee Leah I. Metz, MD Gundersen Nephrology Dept. Mr. & Mrs. David R. Justus Peter Levonian Drs. Jeffrey & Betty Landercasper Dr. David Metzler Mr. & Mrs. John P. Burbach Dr. Larry & Diane Lindesmith Mr. & Mrs. Robert Lindesmith Jared H. Linebarger, MD Mr. & Mrs. Steve G. Kohner Jake Meyers Joan K. & Douglas D. Meyers Lori F. Moystner Mr. & Mrs. Bradley W. Ostrem Jennifer L. Linse Maureen M. Funk Tracy Midelfort Sigurd H. Midelfort Zoey Lollar Jannette Adams Mr. & Mrs. Steven J. Cash Beth Frechette & Eric Davidson Michael J. & Stacy L. McArdle PM Sleep Center Kathy Szente Mrs. & Mr. Jennifer J. Winjum Mr. & Mrs. Rick W. Wolle Roberta K. Wyckoff Christine D. Miller, MD Dr. Thomas & Barbara Roberts Ingri & Antonio Lombardi Sara & Chris Battison Cherry & Dick Lommen McDonald s Restaurants Courtesy Corporation Wendy & Rick Lommen McDonald s Restaurants Courtesy Corporation The Loveland Family Mr. & Mrs. Wayne A. Loveland Steven D. Lovrich, PhD Dr. Jeffrey A. Nelson & Susan Anderson-Nelson PP N G Mahoney Ryan Mcgivern Todd & Deb Mahr Mr. & Mrs. Steven K. Kopp Todd A. Mahr, MD Shawn D. & Mary Jo Werner Timothy O. Minus, DO Jean A. Marten David A. Momont, MD Mr. & Mrs. John P. Burbach Gary C. Moore Mr. & Mrs. Gary Schmuck Jodi A. Muth Maureen M. Funk Gunnar B. Nagy John J. & Sara A. Langrehr Sarah S. Naik, MD Dr. Thomas & Barbara Roberts Thomas Brendan Michael Nordahl Michael J. & Susan J. Nordahl Derek B. Noreen, DDS Rose E. Albrecht Ruthie & Dale Noth Cindy Vieth Tanner Novak Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Striegel Mr. & Mrs. Brian J. Wyland Kurt R. Oettel, MD Mr. & Mrs. William H. Ferguson Mr. & Mrs. Willard D. Halverson Ronald J. Wnuk 16 G U N D E R S E N M E D I C AL FO U N DAT I O N Michael J. O Neill Nancy R. Korn-Smith & Donald B. Smith H. Kenneth Ring Mr. & Mrs. Paul D. Ulland Jodi L. Ostern Maureen M. Funk Deb S. Rislow Kathleen M. & Paul J. Callan Michael T. Pace, MD The Family of Fred & Helen Herrman Mr. & Mrs. Wayne A. Slotten Sajjad H. Rizvi, MD Mr. & Mrs. Ronn Trudo Eileen Paggi Mr. & Mrs. Donald F. Meyer Venki Paramesh, MD Mr. & Mrs. Carl M. Axness Mr. & Mrs. Ronn Trudo Lillian G. M. Path Joy L. Garbers Patricia J. Gums Mary Ann Schelfhout Mackenzie Peterson Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Harman Traci L. Kokke Scott & Becky Roob Mr. & Mrs. David Molling Chad A. Rudie, PA Concepcion E. Santillan, MD Dee Sauer, RN Rosemary Nelson Melissa M. Schiffer Anonymous Kevin L. Schoepel, MD Joey E. Amberg Wyatt Peterson Mr. & Mrs. Patrick C. McGuire Sharon A. Schultz, RN Tara J. Johnson & Tim D. Padesky Carleen M. Poellinger Frontier Nursing University, Inc. Tyler J. & Kayla Jones Phil & Becky Schumacher Betty Z. Kabara Elly Poland Ann Barney Philip G. Schumacher Dr. & Mrs. William A. Agger Anna Beth Culver Gregory D. Prichett, MS Sampoornima Setty, MD Mr. & Mrs. Ronn Trudo Alexis C. Priebe Mr. & Mrs. John E. Priebe Heather S. Shantz Tara J. Johnson & Tim D. Padesky Shelbie Pronschinske Mr. & Mrs. Virgil R. Haldorson Stephen B. Shapiro, MD Mr. & Mrs. William H. Ferguson Lucille M. Harris Marissa Pruitt Mr. & Mrs. David R. Justus Premnauth Rabindranauth, MD Mr. & Mrs. Ronn Trudo Scott W. Rathgaber, MD Michael & Laurie Dolan Joseph J. Ready Rose E. Albrecht Noreen M. Rem De Soto Lutheran Church Hope Circle of Desoto Lutheran Church Jeanne M. Johnson, MD Nelson & June Richason James A. & Susan L. Richason Ben Richmond & Kate Richmond Dr. Kathryn M. & Craig Richmond Edward H. Riley, II, MD Kristie K. Shappell, MD Barbara & James Clappier Darin Sherman Thomas A. & Lori L. Cicardo Carmen R. Sibley Erie Indemnity Sumaiya K. Siddiqi, MD Gundersen Nephrology Dept. Brian M. Sieck, MD Irene E. Krackow Joshua S. Siegler Mr. & Mrs. Stuart D. Westpfahl Devin C. Simonson Dr. Todd J. & Margaret L. Kowalski Dr. & Mrs. James B. Ringstrom Dr. & Mrs. Thomas S. Roukis Dr. & Mrs. Andrew P. Weiss Dr. & Mrs. Jonathan A. Zlabek

19 Agnes Smaradottir, MD Jean A. Marten Mark S. Topolski, MD Mr. & Mrs. Wayne J. Houser Elizabeth Smith-Houskamp Mr. & Mrs. Andrew R. Chroninger Willard E. Tronick Sara & Chris Battison Pat Smith Mr. & Mrs. Ralph L. Hicks Vicki L. Truscott-Tridle Maureen M. Funk Pat & Joanie Smith Revs. William C. & Laura S. Hoglund Kumari Usha, MD Gundersen Nephrology Dept. Travis J. Smith, MD Ronald M. & Janice N. Olson Marvin J. Van Every, MD Mr. & Mrs. David Fontanini Balaji Srinivasan, MD Gundersen Nephrology Dept.. Cheryl R. Vieth Mr. & Mrs. Andrew R. Chroninger Jeff & Sally Hillesland Mark T. & Joanne Hutson Jeff & Sherry Taylor Karla Stanek Rotary Club of La Crosse-East Emerson Steig Donald & Colleen M. Kirschner Marie A. Moga Tamara J. Steig Cynthia L. Truog Rick & Karen Vilonen Gerald A. & Betty A. Baldner Kathy Steinke, MA Drs. Jeffrey & Betty Landercasper Jodi Webb Anthony J. & Michele R. Anderson Mitchell G. & Anita E. Henderson Pro-Corn LLC Brian L. Stuempges Mr. & Mrs. Gary Schmuck Corinne L. Weis, PA-C Anna Beth Culver Sara Taggart Brian A. Larson Darin L. Wendel Rosemary Nelson Lonna M. Theede Drs. Jeffrey & Betty Landercasper Jacob Wetterling E. Darlene Hughes Edna F. Thingvold Jordan Boots Joe Cardvik Michelle J. Hall Karn Schwartzhoff The Wetterling Family Sumner A. & Jennifer I. Musolf Thompson Animal Medical Center Staff Dr. & Mrs. Stephen J. Brubaker Gregory & Linda Thompson Robert M. & Gretchen L. Burns Dr. Kenneth W. & Janine Merkitch Gregory P. Thompson, MD Jeffrey E. Thompson, MD Mr. & Mrs. Harry C. Bolstad Michael & Laurie Dolan Tom J. Thompson Mr. & Mrs. Gary Schmuck Leslee C. Timm, DDS Irene E. Krackow Karen J. Tischer Mr. & Mrs. Steven K. Kopp Mary Widner Greg & Becky Prichett Molly Willenbring, NP Carma L. Willers Maureen M. Funk Edward R. Winga, MD Anna Beth Culver Dr. Larry A. & Diane J. Lindesmith Tanner Winjum Timothy & Darla J. Auge Arlene M. Augedahl, RN Mr. & Mrs. Gary J. Becker Mr. & Mrs. Michael D. Beckman Russell & Vicki Breeser Caledonia Fire Dept. Relief Assoc. Caledonia Haulers Mr. & Mrs. Mark D. Conniff Mr. & Mrs. Phil Costigan Andrea D. Dewall Maria T. Drenckhahn Kimberly A. Faivre David & Jennifer A. Fitzpatrick Fleet Paint & Body Repair, LLC Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Forsyth Friends & Loved Ones-Children s Miracle Network Hospitals Carol A. Gavin Thomas V. & Carla J. Gavin Nicholas R. & Nicolette A. Gengler Peter J. Gengler Anthony J. & Elaine B. Grohman Mark J. Guillaume Harold T. & Susan Heaney Mr. & Mrs. William M. Hoskins Houston County MN Chapter of Thrivent Financial William D. & Stephanie L. Huff Mark A. & Lisa K. Inglett Joe Welch Equipment Luke D. & Amanda R. King Kimberly K. Klug Theresa L. Lauden Beverly E. Link William D. & Jessica A. Little Mr. & Mrs. Bruce A. Losby Steven A. Mauss Michael J. & Stacy L. McArdle Todd A. & Angela K. Meiners Andrew J. & Jesica F. Melde Mr. & Mrs. Gerald G. Noel Iona Novak Mr. & Mrs. Richard Orth Pine Cone Place LLC Mr. & Mrs. Gordon D. Pohlman Mr. & Mrs. Gregory D. Prentice Gary R. & Bernadene M. Privet David & Nancy Runningen Paul R. & Tracy L. Schmitz Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Schroeder Mr. & Mrs. Al Sheehan Silver Buckle Tack n Treasures Leo J. & Marion Simon Sno Pac Foods, Inc. Sons Of The American Legion LovelessEiken Post 191 St. Mary s School Scott R. & Nicole M. Stoltz Megan E. & Bryan Striegel Ken G. & Barb O. Swenson Ted C. & Betty L. Thorson David N. & Donna Trehus David & Kristin Trocinski Donald M. & Cheryl A. Vickery Linda J. Vinson Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Von Arx Mr. & Mrs. Jan Welscher Arlene A. Welsh Winona Controls, Inc. Michael A. Witcik, MD Mr. & Mrs. Ronn Trudo Tom Wright, EMT-P Rosemary Nelson Jane E. Young Mary A. Zaky, MD Jean A. Allen Jonathan A. Zlabek, MD, FACP Mr. & Mrs. Edward H. Hentges G I F T S R ECE I V E D O cto b er 1, 2014, through F e b ruary 28,

20 Leading by example < Dr. Ron Schneider an staff dinner in ed at a medical d wife, Michelle, pictur We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit. - Aristotle Director of Gundersen Medical Foundation s Oral and Maxillofacial residency program, Ron Schneider, DDS, passed away on January 2, 2015, due to cardiac complications. Dr. Schneider was a dedicated physician and family man who had recently shared with his wife, Michelle, that he was happy with every aspect of his life. Dr. Schneider s friends and colleagues recognized him as a family man who enjoyed spending time with his wife and their blended family, as well as a sports enthusiast. In college, he co-captained the lacrosse team at Penn State University and later became a coach. Several years ago, he also completed an Ironman triathlon. 18 G U N D E R S E N M E D I C AL FO U N DAT I O N Aside from his love of family, Dr. Schneider will be remembered for his love of teaching. For the nearly seven years that he worked at Gundersen Health System, this physician and educator influenced many residents by pushing them to achieve excellence and through leading by example. The loss of Dr. Ron Schneider, my friend and colleague, was quite a blow to us all. He left a big hole in our residency program and to the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS) community as a whole. He contributed to the specialty in a way few could. He had insight and a keen sense of how to teach the vast scope of OMS to so many over the years. He will be missed and remembered by those of us who were close to him and those whose lives he touched, shares Dr. Thomas MacKenzie, program director and section chief of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency. u

21 MEMORIAL GIFTS Throughout the year, Gundersen Medical Foundation is honored to be the chosen recipient of special gifts made in remembrance of friends or loved ones who are no longer here to carry on their own legacy of caring. Memorial gifts pay lasting tribute to a person s life and accomplishments, while also advancing healthcare quality for the future. In memory of Margaret Marie Abegglen Mr. & Mrs. Erwin P. Korish William Peter Abegglen Mr. & Mrs. Erwin P. Korish Marion A. Abraham Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Abraham Norris P. Abts Rhoda R. Abts Michael E. Albrecht Rose E. Albrecht Judy K. Brennan Dolores & Loren Diekrager Mrs. Ronald D. Hill Ann F. Loss Marlyn Dutch H. Voss Richard C. Ash Jane Bennett Lou Buttefield Barb Keppen Roger Riley Kathy & Steve Sierp Ethan Augedahl Debbie & Brad Augedahl Yvonne M. Berg Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Bendel Family of Yvonne M. Berg Lois J. McElhiney Phil M. Moilien Elaine W. Rundahl Mr. & Mrs. William A. Thoftne Mr. & Mrs. David E. Whiteman Casey Axford Kevin & Margaret Leslie Deloris B. Berra Ilaverne Breitsprecher Grace Iris Baardseth Hazen L. Ames Mr. & Mrs. James Hoff John A. Hopkins Beth E. Kabat Bernice Beshton Mr. & Mrs. Paul D. Ulland Esther L. Betsinger Arthur G. & Virginia E. Anderson Mr. & Mrs. Vernell S. Hesselberg Douglas R. La Fleur Robert J. Ammerman Shirley M. Ammerman Maxine M. Bates John S. Bates Vernon L. Anders Becky Reich James Jim J. Baus Sally K. Raymond Bernice Anderson Lillian J. Karbula William Bill Donald Bautsch William & Jo Hogan Marjorie P. Knudtson Donald Wayne Anderson Mr. & Mrs. John L. Sander Genevieve Anderson Marie Johnstad Marguerite M. Anderson John H. Anderson Stanley & Bertha Anderson Carolyn B. Anderson Verdell L. Anderson Joyce M. Anderson Charles T. Andringa Patricia A. Andringa George Arens Robert Wayne Armstrong Richard Dick F. Biering Ruby A. Biering Delores M. Beal Mr. & Mrs. Jerold H. Leis Leonard & Irene Beck Charles I. Beck Theodor Beller Tracy Ann (Baldwin) Belling Mrs. William R. Sugg James D. Benson Mr. & Mrs. Byron J. Gajewski Wayne H. Benzing Mr. & Mrs. Marvin G. Meyer John S. Berg Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Kramer Leona Berg Mr. & Mrs. Gerald L. Kulcinski Adam Chul Bigalk Mary Jane Afseth Kevin Bergquist Lee & Diane L. Bigalk James D. & Pamela Brink Dorothea M. Buisse Philip Burkholder Joseph C. & Karen J. Cerniglia Diane Dutcher Eric Ehler Jeremy & Rachel Eslinger Cindy A. Feldhake Richard E. & Elizabeth Fjerstad Irving I. & Carol A. Gottesman Bud & Barb Hammes Dennis & Kay Hawley Marg Hays Gary & Joyce Hellickson Wayne P. & Leanne Herman Jerod Jazenski Mary Kasper Rodney J. & Lynda L. Koliha Rob & Angela Lange Mr. & Mrs. Delbert C. Mandelko Mr. & Mrs. Michael Meir Wanda Miller Trinh Nguyen Geraldine Nielsen Rebecca A. Nindorf Mrs. Roger A. Peterson Beth Pfeiffer Lori J. Pfremmer George M. & Rosalie A. Rusovick Steve & Jane Sagen Karna Sandok Frank J. Sperlak David R. & Catherine A. Thurston Mr. & Mrs. Brian L. Treadway Vicky Tribon Gerald A. & Rita D. Vollmer Deann M. Vreeman Kathleen Waldeck Brad & Holli Wingert Rachelle M. Wright Charles Bingham, Jr. Carol J. Schilling Esther R. Bishop Reedy Concrete Construction, Inc. DuWayne A. Bjorkman Carolyn Herman Jeanne A. Blanchard Mr. & Mrs. Wayne A. Blanchard Mr. & Mrs. Edward F. Keuper Tresa C. Blank Darwin C. Blank Betty E. Blystad The Gillette Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Alden G. Lien Sigrid A. Lind Loyd D. Mieden Emma W. Bouffleur Mr. & Mrs. Charles P. Simpson Eddie Brague Mr. & Mrs. Allan R. Brague Gary L. Braund Mr. & Mrs. Harlan Yahnke G I F T S R ECE I V E D O cto b er 1, 2014, through F e b ruary 28,

22 Zachary James Breitengross Judy K. Brennan Charles Chuck Edward Busby Glenda Busby Richard L. & Kathy M. Garrett Harold D. & Nona Smith Roxanne K. Brenno Mr. & Mrs. Lemont O. Brenno Louis & Harriet Caplan Dr. & Mrs. Robert H. Caplan John F. Brieske Louise & Dean Limberg Harriet G. Caplan Dr. & Mrs. Robert H. Caplan Margaret Jean (Heagerty) Brindley Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Colgan Carol Hansen Mr. & Mrs. Jack E. Horner Paul & Sandra Jeffery Debbie & Jim Kroner Barbara J. Mattice Martha Jane O Donnell Patricia M. Smyth Sharon R. Spartz Louis Caplan Dr. & Mrs. Robert H. Caplan Gerald Jerry Earl Dahlke Mr. & Mrs. Wesley E. Bluske Lucile M. Dahlke Dr. & Mrs. Christopher J. Kerbaugh Mr. & Mrs. Brian D. Knobloch Beverly M. Miller Randall D. & Julie A. Moseng Mr. & Mrs. Patrick J. Pederson James R. & Dana M. Roth Ardie Soltenberg Kevin & Amy Trocinski Mr. & Mrs. Paul W. Wetzel Mr. & Mrs. Mervin D. Wilson Frank C. & Kristi Wolf Richard Carlson Joyce Carlson Unseth Chalmer Jack Jackson Daines E. S. Carlsson, Sr., MD Mr. & Mrs. Joseph H. Chamberlain Marilyn J. Erlandson Mr. & Mrs. John C. Wittenberg Lottice Lavana Dally Elizabeth Ewing Joel & Roxanne Guberud Jonathan P. & Cheryl A. Peters Richard Dick Holman Ernst Dr. & Mrs. Seuk B. Kang Elizabeth & James Michaels Laura V. Taylor & Dick Gagermeier Lloyd Breitsprecher Ilaverne Breitsprecher Terry L. & Kathleen R. Holmes Marilyn C. O Connor Delmar L. Brown Nelma J. Brown James Jim L. Brueggeman Arlene C. Martin Juanita R. Bruening Lori J. Pfremmer Mary Gundersen Bugge Mr. & Mrs. Homer Sambar Frank Bulawa Mrs. Leslie V. Amundson Family of Frank Bulawa Chain O. Lakes Model A Car Club Charles & Vonnie Johnson Sandy Schweitzer Dolores G. Sessler James P. & Linda S. Valentine Greg & Kris Wright Steve & Lenore Wright Mary G. Bunton Heidi C. & James A. Kwiatkowski Ronald A. & Bonnie L. Page Royce E. & Carol J. Schultz Joye Wilma Burand NBS Technologies Lee Ward Burgett Tom & Jan Brock Franklin L. & Linda J. (Smith) Gillette Kay Nix Mr. & Mrs. Bernard K. Sasse Bill P. & Jane M. Simmons Donna Rae L. Burke Gilman R. & Jean G. Gronvold Mr. & Mrs. Cary E. Joholski Robert E. Kerska Patrick W. Lawrynk & Louise A. Sedevie-Lawrynk Mr. & Mrs. Charles S. Lind Mr. & Mrs. Brian D. Rude Jane R. Cameron-Heller Mr. & Mrs. Rick C. Willenberg Edward Ed D. Carr Sandra R. Carr Bonnie L. Chester Kay M. Chiples Scott R. Chiples & Leslie P. Wegener Robert Chiples Scott R. Chiples & Leslie P. Wegener Obadiah Christenson Rose E. Albrecht Dolores & Loren Diekrager Mr. & Mrs. James H. Tonak Phillip J. Dawson Mr. & Mrs. Eugene H. Dockweiler Marlyn Dutch H. Voss William Kenneth DeClute Mr. & Mrs. Donald Terlson Robert Bob W. Dengel Cindy Vieth Rachel S. Dietrich Louise & Dean Limberg Robert Bob M. Church Dr. William G. Colclough, III Thomas Richard Doering Mr. & Mrs. Harry C. Bolstad Richard W. Claussen, MD Dr. & Mrs. Stephen J. Brubaker Devyn M. Doughty Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Doughty Regis Catholic Schools/ St. James Elementary School Carli Christina Clements Mr. & Mrs. Charles F. Schleifer Finley Marie Clements Mr. & Mrs. David J. Sanger Helen J. Cole Cheryl R. Vieth John & Mary Jane Condon Evelyn Hatlan Burdonna J. Drugan Mr. & Mrs. Wayne H. Bratberg Drs. Mary & Tom Kuffel Judith I. McHugh Wayne C. Duesterbeck Michael Coolbroth Jack C. & Susan V. Stoner La Mont J. Dunnum Howard K. Dunnum Mr. & Mrs. Maynard G. Dunnum Carol J. Hehn Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Sesvold Duane M. Covey Robert Bob Taylor Durall, Jr. Steven S. & Teresa A. Clements Jerry B. Culver Anna Beth Culver Michelle J. Durand Michael J. & Sheila J. Durand Robert D. Culver Dr. & Mrs. Richard A. Olson Dr. Bruce & Alice Polender Cristian C.J. Joel Ehler Terri Olson Gary Congelliere Mr. & Mrs. Jim Jean Joan L. Curran Dr. William G. Colclough, III Mr. & Mrs. Michael S. Curran Mr. & Mrs. Scott F. Stender 20 G U N D E R S E N M E D I C AL FO U N DAT I O N Nichole Eilertson Mr. & Mrs. Thomas W. Schini John E. Elmer Ellen Elmer Ruth E. Emmons Ruth & George Barton Jim Emmons John Emmons Roger & Virginia Emmons Wayne & Kathy Meunier Beverly & Rick Nemitz Rodney Dean Engebretson Jack & Kathy Lucey Lois M. Engstler Jay R. Erickson Sue A. Erickson Louise Marie Evans Karen Broadhead Mr. & Mrs. Darrell D. Dickinson Charles R. & Marilyn I. Evans Ed Garbers Hank Garbers LeRoy Garbers Mr. & Mrs. Wayne G. Gorski Mr. & Mrs. Neale A. Horman Dorothy E. Iverson Duane R. Kendhammer Gordon R. Miller Donald D. & Carol J. Peterson Bruce W. & Beverly A. Ranis Mr. & Mrs. L. Allan Rogge Elaine Stellick Mr. & Mrs. Timothy L. Thompson Carol Wang Nancy Zetes Lydia Kay Everson Mr. & Mrs. Russell J. Everson Erika Kielstrup Melissa Pierce Rhonda D. Roalkvam Heather Zunker Stanley Falada Ellen M. Pedretti-Fendt & Robert J. Fendt Genevieve L. Schulte Maria Winifred Faust Ted Haaland Phyllis J. Fay Laura V. Taylor & Dick Gagermeier Henry Herman Fedeler Mary K. Fedeler Carla A. Figgie Richard F. Figgie

23 Mary Elaine Fisch Sara & Chris Battison Kathleen M. & Paul J. Callan Dr. Mark V. & Jeanne Connelly Debbie & Jim Kroner Allan & Melinda G. Orebaugh Bob & Kathy Patros Ellen Pedretti-Fendt Mason W. & Julie Quackenbush Mr. & Mrs. Timothy P. Seubert Tom Wiese Mr. & Mrs. Bing G. Zillmer Mildred Fischer Gary L. & Mary L. Wortman Howard J. Fitzpatrick Patricia Fitzpatrick Elizabeth Betty Ann Flatten Mr. & Mrs. Bernard A. Buehler Rose M. Flock Beatrice Schmitz Donna J. Folcey Dean G. & Debra S. Seidel Mary Foley Phyllis C. Branson Marian Dale (Small) Ford Mr. & Mrs. Henry N. Aronson James & Judith Ford Lisa N. & Sam J. Sauer Eugene Malcolm Foster Joan P. Everson Mary Jane Fowler Mary E. Stanek Marion Frances Freagon Donald E. Freagon Kim Gram Kalah Haug Andrew Andy R. Fries Karen L. Fries Monica I. Fritz Elaine W. Rundahl Patricia Pat Fuchsteiner Aimee M. Wichelt Herbert E. Garbers Violet M. Garbers Janice D. Gaustad Joseph F. Gavin Paul J. Gavin Don Gehrig Dr. Arnold A. & Donna L. Asp Charles D. Gelatt Azimuth Capital Management LLC Sidney & Anne Gimbel Pat & Joe Heim Dr. & Mrs. James R. Kauphusman Mr. & Mrs. Steven K. Kopp Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Kramer Mr. & Mrs. John F. Leinfelder Dr. Michael H. & Carol A. Mader Mr. & Mrs. John P. Mutch Bruce J. & Ann H. Nerland Barbara & Kermit Newcomer Mrs. Edwin L. Overholt Thomas L. Pulling Ginger Ringdahl Mr. & Mrs. Thomas W. Schini Linda S. Sherwood John M. & Carol L. Towle R. Nicholas Trane, II Dr. Stephen B. & Katherine G. Webster Sue Anne (Conner) Gelatt Dr. R. M. & Fe Abellera Antique Study Group Ann Barney Sara & Chris Battison Mr. & Mrs. David L. Bouffleur Dr. & Mrs. Stephen J. Brubaker Mr. & Mrs. John E. Castek Marjorie P. Collins Dr. Mark V. & Jeanne Connelly Mrs. Walter J. Decker Margaret E. Dineen Mr. & Mrs. Mark P. Erickson Mary M. Funk Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Geary Gretchen R. Gelatt Sidney & Anne Gimbel Dr. Sigurd & Jean Ann Gundersen, III Rose Mary Haug Herb & Barbara Heili Pat & Joe Heim Mrs. J.L. Monte Holman Mr. & Mrs. Carl D. Iverson Diana K. Janisch Gerald F. Kann & Charlotte Markos-Kann Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Kapellas Mr. & Mrs. S. Michael Kilbey James F. Kjellenberg Mr. & Mrs. Steven K. Kopp Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Kramer Mr. & Mrs. Wayne A. Loveland Dr. & Mrs. Gregory W. Ludden Dr. Michael H. & Carol A. Mader Mrs. Robert M. McElligott Richard J. McLoone Duane K. & Janice R. Moore David & Mary Morrison Mr. & Mrs. John P. Mutch James & Rebecca Naugler Bruce J. & Ann H. Nerland Marilyn A. Ondell Mrs. Edwin L. Overholt Mr. & Mrs. Wallace Jegi Peterson Mr. & Mrs. James Petrie Thomas L. Pulling Richard T. Record Ginger Ringdahl Mr. & Mrs. Brian D. Rude Wilma M. Scheffner Mr. & Mrs. John P. Schilling Mr. & Mrs. Thomas W. Schini Philip & Rebecca Schumacher Linda S. Sherwood Bill P. & Jane M. Simmons Mr. & Mrs. Andre V. Solum Mr. & Mrs. John R. Stange Jeanne I. Steuck Carol A. Taebel John M. & Carol L. Towle Dr. Stephen B. & Katherine G. Webster Mr. & Mrs. Rick C. Willenberg Jane E. Young Richard E. Gerrard Cindy Vieth Dorothy A. Gerzsik HSR Associates, Inc. Dorothy E. Gibson Mr. & Mrs. Harry C. Bolstad Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. DiNicola Mr. & Mrs. Le Roy E. Hougom, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Vernon E. Klum Bruce W. & Beverly A. Ranis Betty J. Giese Mr. & Mrs. Steve Albitz Dr. & Mrs. Donald Barney Dennis W. & Denise L. Furlong Carolyn Klein Dennis W. & Paulette M. Klein Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Kramer Paul & Kathy Nichols Carol J. Schilling Richard Schroder Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert D. Schultz Mary Vinson Lois C. Gilberg Mr. & Mrs. John C. Wittenberg Roger D. Gilberg Mr. & Mrs. Vernell S. Hesselberg Clifford E. Gilbertson Joseph & Arlone McCabe Sherry L. Stangeland Evelyn E. Gillette Franklin L. & Linda J. (Smith) Gillette Sherry Ann (Pierce) Gillies Theodore D. Everson Mary Ellen Hampton Mr. & Mrs. Wayne J. Houser Jonathan P. & Cheryl A. Peters Karen Sandvold Linda S. Sherwood Elizabeth Solverson Mr. & Mrs. Patrick J. Stephens Mr. & Mrs. John E. West Harold W. Gingerich Mr. & Mrs. William H. Gingerich Verene M. Gingerich Mr. & Mrs. William H. Gingerich Shirley M. Glidewell Byron E. Glomstad Mr. & Mrs. James W. Arens Edwin Duane Godel Barbara L. Godel Mavis Jean (Ewing) Golden Nancy Borgen Shirley A. Framsted Mr. & Mrs. Joe P. Pryor Malita E. Raymond David E. Goodnough, MD James E. Carroll Armin W. Gossfeld Sara & Chris Battison Mr. & Mrs. David L. Bouffleur Glenn Gossfeld Linda Gossfeld Arlys Whitaker Phyllis M. (Grawert) Gossfeld Sara & Chris Battison Glenn Gossfeld Linda Gossfeld Arlys Whitaker Larry J. Grace Roy L. Green Dorothea E. Green Sandra M. Greene Steven S. & Teresa A. Clements Jo Ann Griffin Allan Ove Guberud Mr. & Mrs. Harry C. Bolstad Mr. & Mrs. Duane S. Dreves Gordon & Mary Ann Dreves Mr. & Mrs. Vernell S. Hesselberg Mr. & Mrs. Roger D. Johnson Marjorie P. Knudtson Mr. & Mrs. Paul M. Patros Mr. & Mrs. Eugene E. Powell Rose Marie Thiel Marilyn E. Trisch Mabel E. Guillien Raymond M. & Joyce R. Wichelt Gunnar A. Gundersen, MD Dr. Lincoln H. & Joan A. Gundersen Thorolf E. Gundersen, MD Mr. & Mrs. Finn E. Gundersen G I F T S R ECE I V E D O cto b er 1, 2014, through F e b ruary 28,

24 Mabel M. Haar Mr. & Mrs. Jerry J. Kennealy Rev. Wayne LaVerle Henderson Ruth Henderson Howard Halbesleben Bud Hendrickson Marilyn E. Trisch Francis R. Halter Mutch Electric, Inc. Laverne M. Hendrickson Harland D. & Jean M. Getter Pamella Halter James B. Halter Daisy Hanley Judy E. Hanley Delores Hansen Arnold M. Hansen Orris M. Hanson Debbie & Jim Kroner Joyce B. Hardie Shirley M. Bryhn Mary (Johnson) Harebo Elwood D. Harebo Elizabeth Betty J. Hass Mr. & Mrs. Thomas F. Lane To whom it may concern, of Emo and Selina Clark of Each year the descendants r for a family reunion and Hillsboro, Wisconsin, gathe d isconsin. Because Cancer an charity auction in Yuba, W ed our families, we have decid Parkinson s have impacted our family charity auction to to donate all the funds from end to these diseases. research that will help put an to Gundersen Medical Please accept our donation d to the following areas: Foundation to be distribute t Disorders research Parkinson s and Movemen Cancer research Breast Care Norma J. Vinger Center for thank you for all that you do On behalf of our families, we th members of those inflicted wi for the patients and family orts toward finding a cure. these diseases and your eff Best regards, ilies The Emo & Selina Clark fam Joyce E.(Imbs/Voigt) Hathaway Mr. & Mrs. Henry N. Aronson Jodi Beier Toni Booker Friends & Loved Ones Debbie & Jim Kroner Diane Olson Amy Peterson Marilyn Hope (Otto) Hayes Mr. & Mrs. David J. Allen Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Ball Dennis R. & Yvonne Brault Greg & Betty Brault Terry P. Christopherson & Teresa R. Tanke Friends & Loved Ones Edna Guenther Ronald T. & Kathryn A. Guenther Mr. & Mrs. Paul Hangartner Jeffrey W. & Mary L. Hayes Steven W. & Linda Hayes Mary C. Hoffman Mr. & Mrs. Myles P. Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Gary F. Luecke Mr. & Mrs. Brice D. Mick Mr. & Mrs. Clarence R. Newberry William C. & Jean Otto Kenneth J. & Vicki D. Steh Kay E. Taylor Gerald A. Herman Carolyn Herman Scott G. Herman Carolyn Herman Helen Lucille Herrman William F. & Mary H. Herrman Judy A. Hickey Mr. & Mrs. Peter G. Tabor Wendell G. Hilton Peggy A. Hilton Mr. & Mrs. Dale F. Mann Reedy Concrete Construction, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. John L. Sander Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Suter Thomas L. Hirsch William A. Bross & Diane A. Johnson-Bross John Holty Ruth Holty Sanders Sandy H.B. Hook Ellie Carey Edith A. Hosch O. Manley & Vernice D. Kirkeeng Amanda Hundt Mr. & Mrs. Waldemar C. Mades Earl Harry Hunter Mr. & Mrs. Eugene H. Dockweiler Elaine Hunter Lillian J. Karbula Dolores A. Iliff Shirley M. Inglett Rose E. Albrecht Dean & Janice Jacobs Robert & Jackie S. Eckert Edwin J. Jakusz Kathleen J. Nevin Karen Hehl Mr. & Mrs. Bradley J. Hrabak Merlin C. Jameson Lila Jameson Lillian Marie Elizabeth Heiller Richard D. & Jodi L. Ostern Del Janisch Diana K. Janisch Philip Bud Heisel Mr. & Mrs. Marvin L. Colbenson Orville J. Helgerson Marie A. Helgerson 22 G U N D E R S E N M E D I C AL FO U N DAT I O N Mary Elizabeth Hensel Janet & Joel Jansky Gerald A. Jansky Frank Fritz J. Jaszewski Mr. & Mrs. Scott E. Johnstone

25 Helen W. Jefferson Mr. & Mrs. William H. Jefferson Mr. & Mrs. Daniel D. Mihalovic Jeanette M. Quinn Michael T. Quinn Vyvyenne E. Ritchie Susan C. Spears Alex & Jacqueline Vaver Carol R. Veits Cinda S. Vingers Mr. & Mrs. Gary Von Wald Alexis Suzanne Klug Mr. & Mrs. Matt Bowen Clarence A. Larson Carol & Rodger Schomberg Bonnie Pixie Jean Knepper Tyler & Rachel J. Truax Donovan Don Lee Elaine Lee Kay E. Taylor Norma G. Thompson Abraham Abe T. Kaalele Sandra L. Kaalele Lester G. Knudtson June M. Knudtson Aaron R. Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Paul Hauser Dr. Jon J. Kabara Sheila K. Kabara Howell Hazel Josephine Knutson Rev. Barbara J. Knutson Dorothy Lucille Johnson Darlene A. Olson Debra J. Kaehler Selmer Knutson Rev. Barbara J. Knutson Duane Dewey O. Johnson Kathleen M. & Paul J. Callan Mr. & Mrs. Gregory P. Kloss Connie LaVon Lee Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Lee Nesnah Management Group Betty Grace Kastner Steve Aase Family Roger F. Binsfeld Johnny Brevik Mrs. Walter J. Decker David C. & Nancy A. Demarais Diane DeMarais Family Joan R. Fletcher David J. Goplen John R. & Ellen M. Kallies Richard K. & Laurie A. Kastner Ronald W. & Brenda L. Kastner Mr. & Mrs. George E. Kleinhaus KPGM LLP Debbie & Jim Kroner Mr. & Mrs. S. Reid Ludlow Gordon S. & Linda J. Lundberg James A. Lundberg Brian W. & Jodi L. Maus Mr. & Mrs. Joseph S. Poehling Mr. & Mrs. John O. Rieder Mr. & Mrs. Richard C. Schultz Judith & Dean Ward Daniel Kohner Mr. & Mrs. Thomas W. Schini Bonnie Y. Jelen Mr. & Mrs. Harold E. Lubeck Mr. & Mrs. Thomas W. Schini Donald E. Jerome Patricia Holmes Johns Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC Mr. & Mrs. John F. Leinfelder Jane Johnson Tara J. Johnson & Tim D. Padesky Luther C. Johnson Kenneth R. & Marcy M. Firl Michael A. Johnson Leta L. Johnson Mildred Millie M. Johnson Marian A. Johnson Norris D. Johnson Vivian F. Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Ryan C. Jenks Mr. & Mrs. Rodney J. Knutson Mr. & Mrs. Samuel P. Shea Kathleen C. Van Cor Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey J. Wrobel Alice Louise Kaufman Sandra Dee Jonas Ralph B. Jonas Ann M. Keenan Mr. & Mrs. Melvin O. Kingslien Peri Alyce Jones Mary & Greg Sacia Alyssa Diane Elizabeth Keppel Mr. & Mrs. Kurt K. Keppel Helen Juan Ken & Nedda Altschuld Janet K. Asp Katherine C. Aspenson Arthur D. & Frances M. Dahlke Mr. & Mrs. Daniel J. Devitt Mr. & Mrs. Samuel F. Fellows, III Patricia H. Gray Phyllis D. Havens, MS, RD, LCSW, CDE Kathleen & William Hayman Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Hubbard Mr. & Mrs. Michael D. Jacobs Arlie E. & Debra A. Jenks Robert E. Kirk Mr. & Mrs. David Krieg Le Beautique Mr. & Mrs. James Maier Patricia A. McCormick Sara Anne Cherith Kerrigan Wendy K. Hart Karen A. Kiefer Steven S. & Teresa A. Clements Vilas M. Kirchner Cathy A. Cotton Cheryl R. Vieth William J. Knoepfle Marybeth B. Goodnough Clifford J. Knudtson Kasey L. Knudtson Kenneth E. Kolb, Jr., MD Darci M. & Russell Keenan Kevin Jay Kowalke Phyllis C. Branson Mr. & Mrs. Donald L. Kowalke Marvin M. Lee Connie LaVon Lee Evelyn A. Lee Nolan Henry James Leis Violet M. Garbers Susan J. Kapanke Mr. & Mrs. Jerold H. Leis Ruth & Darol Linse Carol L. Schams Fannie LeMoine Sigurd H. Midelfort Richard Leuck Louise & Dean Limberg Brent L. Leum Signe J. Susdorf, RN Charles A. Kretschmer Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Kramer Dorothy E. Lewis Dr. Cameron & Rachel Gundersen Hildegard Kriesel Bernard F. Kriesel Kimiko Kim Lucksted Theodore J. Lucksted Barbara J. (Koeller) Kroner Constance Aehl Mr. & Mrs. David L. Bouffleur Michael Kurtzon Robert Wayne Luedtke Jenny Westerman Raymond M. & Joyce R. Wichelt Ludwig F. Kroner Nancy E. Kroner Donald J. Lyden Mr. & Mrs. Roger H. Leithold Louise & Dean Limberg Carol Rose Kube Mr. & Mrs. Charles J. Burke Gerald R. Lyden Shirley A. Kuennen Milo F. Mach Beverly J. Mach Mary Gin Kwong Alberta Gund Gundersen Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders Richard D. & Jodi L. Ostern Paula J. MacKenzie Gundersen Doctors of Dental Specialties Carol M. Laitinen Maldon D. Laitinen Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Lampert Mr. & Mrs. Charles J. Burke Marvin J. Landsinger Raymond M. & Joyce R. Wichelt Sarah Lanzel Mr. & Mrs. Frederick J. Lanzel Lester Kirkeeng Howard K. Dunnum Beverly Larch Word Systems, Inc. William A. Kisken, MD Mary J. Kisken Barbara J. Merz, MD Thomas Larsen Braeden L. Mahlke David Branson Mr. & Mrs. Scott E. Santamour Kaitlin E. Mahr Thomas S. Mahr & Debbi Tippett Mahr Dr. Todd & Debra Mahr Kevin & Marlis Obrien Ed & Sally Sullivan Jeffery P. Maier Joseph M. & Joan Francois Bonnie Jean Mann Mr. & Mrs. John C. Ferden Juna A. Manske Darlene Denstad Joan K. & Douglas D. Meyers Ione Kjome Beverly D. Welch G I F T S R ECE I V E D O cto b er 1, 2014, through F e b ruary 28,

26 Caroline Kay May Maravelas Maurice J. & Maureen K. Detroyer Vona J. Hiser Anna M. Maravelas La Vern Vern J. Markos Phyllis I. Markos James J. Martin Arlene C. Martin Arthur R. Mathson Alyce May Mathson Bernard J. Mauss Raymond M. & Joyce R. Wichelt Jane E. Young Mitchell Mitch J. Maxey Mr. & Mrs. Mark A. Dickinson Mr. & Mrs. Thomas B. Kelbel Carl D. Maxwell Teri L. Tomten Darryl Punk Lee McBride Steven S. & Teresa A. Clements Carol Gus A. McDonald Mr. & Mrs. Lonnie E. Christianson Ivan Gerard McElhiney Anita E. Bartel Barbara J. Bass Bluff Country Talespinners Jeffrey C. & Ahna M. Burow Roland K. & Marilyn A. Conklin Mike & Lucy Dunn John J. & Mary Ann Fuchsel Carol L. Gainer Judith K. Gerdes Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Haines Phyllis Hammes Judy E. Hanley Mr. & Mrs. Lyle E. Helke Alexander J. & Joyce I. Kopper Mr. & Mrs. Leighton O. Kragness Barbara J. Larson Lois J. McElhiney Ken & Jennifer Neitzel Mr. & Mrs. Elmer J. Ness Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence A. Newcomb Peter O. & Jane J. Petersilie Keith G. & Mary Beth Polus Carol M. Redmann Rivertown Gallery Antiques Mr. & Mrs. Glen E. Schossow John & Ann Selleck Mr. & Mrs. Michael D. Stahl Vanderhoff Studios, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Visger Susan Weber Welshire Capital, LLC Ronald Francis McMullin Mary Jane McMullin Charles J. Mears, DDS Teresa M. Mears Judy Darlene Meixner Mr. & Mrs. Maurice V. Running Debra Morrow Dorothy Ann Opitz Barbara & James Clappier Elizabeth Liz K. Melde Mr. & Mrs. David Kubicek Todd D. Moser Bruce W. & Beverly A. Ranis Mary Catherine Punky Orrico James A. Sill Seth D. Melde Robert Frie & Sarah Essmann-Frie Dr. Todd & Debra Mahr Glenn Morris Muehlenkamp Cindy Vieth Raymond R. Osiecki Mason W. & Julie Quackenbush Marey Ann Mullen Sylvester C. Mullen Michael Mike C. Osley Mr. & Mrs. Alan W. Bennett Dr. Mark V. Connelly Mr. & Mrs. John G. Darling Kenneth R. & Marcy M. Firl Mary Jane Fritz Larry A. & Theresa J. Gilbertson Mr. & Mrs. Douglas P. Gordon Mr. & Mrs. Roger Krause Ginette S. Thompson Sharon Merrill Janet J. & John E. Munson Christ Nick Mesoloras Mr. & Mrs. John A. Bigelow Mr. & Mrs. David L. Bouffleur Festival Foods Dorothy A. Gartner Mr. & Mrs. Alfred L. Graf Shirley J. Johnson Lillian J. Karbula Mr. & Mrs. John F. Leinfelder Mr. & Mrs. Harold E. Lubeck Malita E. Raymond Dr. & Mrs. Philip K. Wilson Linda M. Zoerb Mr. & Mrs. David W. Zumach Noah Mullins KayCee Marie Murphy Sanders Mr. & Mrs. Steven J. Cash Robin R. Chritton Lorraine Lessingwell Sharyn K. Schoening John Richard Mussatti Joann Collins Dorothy R. Myers Wayne J. Hood, Jr. Richard N. Myhre Mr. & Mrs. John P. Evenstad Rita Ann Messerschmidt Dr. Todd & Debra Mahr Shirley Ann (Bunker) Mysliwiec Susan C. Spears Fritz & Helga Midelfort Sigurd H. Midelfort Rachel Nelson Mr. & Mrs. Donald J. Ferring Bertina G. Mikkelson Mr. & Mrs. Richard E. Guldenaar, Sr. Roy N. Nelson Mr. & Mrs. Larry R. Thompson Clifford Mikkelson Mr. & Mrs. Richard E. Guldenaar, Sr. George J. Nighbor Cheryl A. Milisch Daniel & Barbara Finholt Dr. Tom Norris Sander M. Johnson, MD Fletcher A. Miller, MD Thomas Nystrup Marilyn E. Trisch Keith LaVerne Mills Norma G. Thompson David L. Obershaw Mr. & Mrs. Timothy P. Seubert Robert Mitch L. Mitchell Doris Mitchell Andrew G. Oler Mary B. Fairbrother Janet D. Moilien James T. & Phylis A. Munsch Donald D. & Carol J. Peterson James Patrick Ollila Sue Ann Ollila Don J. Molitor Sonja T. Molitor Ruth Pauline Hjelmeland Monson John H. Monson Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Monson Frank Monsoor Janice L. Moore Luke P. Johnson Linda M. King Walter H. & Beverly J. McIntosh Frank H. Moore James W. & Lois E. Reinhart Margaret Genevieve Morken Mr. & Mrs. Larry R. Arentz 2 4 G U N D E R S E N M E D I C A L F O U N D AT I O N Dorothy J. Olson Dolores & Loren Diekrager Richard D. & Jodi L. Ostern Jerry T. Olson JoAnn M. Olson Kenneth A. Olson JoAnn P. Gilberg Mr. & Mrs. Waldemar C. Mades Viola Mae R. Olson Mr. & Mrs. Kent B. Bacon Harriet L. Instefjord David L. Vigness Patricia L. O Neill Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. O Neill Shirley A. Otto Edwin L. Overholt, MD Dr. & Mrs. Roderick Meves Stephanie E. Overholt Jeanette Padesky Tara J. Johnson & Tim D. Padesky Jack Papenfuss Mr. & Mrs. Thomas W. Schini Donald A. Patzner Catherine M. Patzner Abigail Paulsen Mr. & Mrs. Frederick J. Lanzel Paul J. Pearson Jean Pearson Michael Pedey P. Pederson Karen L. Fries Maxine J. Peplinski Mr. & Mrs. Jack F. Peplinski LeRoy Dale Perkins Mrs. Alan P. Aspenson Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Borreson Mr. & Mrs. Dean E. Burrows Steven S. & Teresa A. Clements Edith G. Habbegger Diana J. Leland Mr. & Mrs. Curtis M. Moe Donna M. Perkins Mr. & Mrs. James Quinn Marla J. Thompson Donald E. Pertzsch Steven R. & Kim M. Erickson Willis & Dora E. Hauser Family of Donald E. Pertzsch Josephine A. Peterson Dr. & Mrs. Glenn P. McCarty Irene J. Pierce Mr. & Mrs. Erwin P. Korish Mr. & Mrs. Sylvester J. Strasser Virginia Ginny Pinorsky Ballweg Midwest Toyota Dr. & Mrs. John E. Clemons Mr. & Mrs. William F. Dunn Linda J. & Brian Sing

27 Bruce Rolland Potter Mr. & Mrs. Mark P. Erickson Mr. & Mrs. Francis J. Podvin Sue Price Mr. & Mrs. Thomas W. Schini Martha F. Pronschinske Lois E. Przywojski Richard J. Przywojski Kenneth W. Purdue Dr. Andrew & Victoria Nahas Dr. Robert W. Ramlow Michael French & Barbara Ramlow T. Gordon Ramsay Ann Barney James R. Ramsey Carol Ramsey Lewis & Russ Lewis Gloria Jean Reed Kenneth L. & Marie Reed Mary A. Reider Judy K. Brennan Verdeen W. Bill Richgruber Mr. & Mrs. John E. Richgruber James H. Ruppert Altra Federal Credit Union Michael & Lorraine Arends Judy K. Brennan Merlin P. & Patricia M. Ellinghuysen Gloria M. Freese Dennis & Cynthia Guenther Thomas R. & Nancy A. Hammill Arick & Anne Hendrickson Mr. & Mrs. Gordon F. Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey P. Joseph Kenneth A. Kamrowski Mr. & Mrs. Walter H. Leifeld Eugene E. & Betty J. Linse Arne L. Marking Mr. & Mrs. James A. Mau Patricia A. Mitchell Ellen Newcomb Mr. & Mrs. Gary J. Ruppert Judith A. Ruppert Paul Scott Kevin J. & Caroline M. Springer Mr. & Mrs. John W. Welch Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Zenker Margaret Martie E. Russell John P. & Kay F. Ward John A. Rohrer Elaine M. Rohrer Bernard Seymour Rust Alan B. & Karen G. Curtis Mr. & Mrs. James A. Ehrsam Iola Gentry Mr. & Mrs. Edward F. Keuper David E. Leirmo Julie J. Muellenberg Mary Lynn Olson Michael C. Padesky Gladys Pederson Mr. & Mrs. Robert G. Schaefer Randy Joseph Rohrer Elaine M. Rohrer Dorothy J. Ryan Robert O. Roraff Mr. & Mrs. La Mont J. Gilbertson Dr. & Mrs. Gordon L. Johnson Carol & Rodger Schomberg Mr. & Mrs. Dale H. Weber LaVerne E. Samb Lillian J. Karbula William A. Ritter Dennis L. Rivers Susanne K. Rivers Marian Elizabeth Roesler Richard D. & Jodi L. Ostern Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Roesler Helen Rose Mrs. Allen L. Willinger Joseph Ronald Fabian Rostad Mr. & Mrs. Dale M. Feller Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth L. Knutson Dr. & Mrs. Edward B. Miner Sharon K. Nichols Laurie Delores Ann Rudrud Marilyn E. Trisch Dr. & Mrs. Thomas L. Zurbriggen Michael J. Ruehlow Don P. Rundle Ardys L. Rundle Charles Chuck R. Sanders Barbara & James Clappier Louise & Dean Limberg Roger Sandstrom Mason W. & Julie Quackenbush Jean S. Sauer Debbie & Jim Kroner Lisa N. & Sam J. Sauer Michael & Robyn Tanke Beatrice B. Schantz Ann E. Schantz Hubert J. Schleiter Linda S. Sherwood Elaine Semnes Malita E. Raymond Olga M. Schleiter Linda S. Sherwood Morris Morrie Arthur Severson Dr. Todd & Debra Mahr David Langer & Patti Jo Severson Joanne D. (Johnson) Schmid Roy O. Hazel Jerome W. Schneider Katherine Schneider Ronald E. Schneider, DDS Dr. & Mrs. P. Michael Banasik Sara & Chris Battison Mike & Jill Blokhuis Dr. & Mrs. Stephen J. Brubaker Patrick Connolly Kevin B. & Patricia Cook Dr. & Mrs. Darin D. Damstra Dr. & Mrs. Andrew D. Elliott Dr. Ellyn M. English & Brad Turner Dr. Michael P. & Maureen M. Funk Jeff & Sally Hillesland Brian Hopkins Dr. & Mrs. Richard D. Hutter Andrew J. Kabele, DDS Dr. & Mrs. Christopher J. Kerbaugh Dr. Daniel B. & Judy J. Lange Meaghan McKeon Dr. & Mrs. Kurt K. Mueller Derek B. Nordeen, DDS & Julie Stansfield-Nordeen Dr. & Mrs. Richard A. Olson Brian Puentes Philip & Rebecca Schumacher Colin Sheckart Jim R. & Sharon Sobolik Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Thill Dr. Greg & Linda Thompson Dr. & Mrs. Robert C. Volz Wisconsin Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons Dr. Kurt J. & Kelly J. Ziegelbein Edna L. Schilling Mr. & Mrs. John P. Schilling Angeline Marie (Lehmann) Schiltz Richard D. & Jodi L. Ostern Joseph R. Shepardson Mr. & Mrs. Donald Terlson Donald F. Sieger Susan M. Sieger Nancy K. Sieger Susan M. Sieger Veronica Simpson Deanna J. Simrell Mrs. Allen L. Willinger Gebhard W. Singlestad Laura V. Taylor & Dick Gagermeier Darrel & Shirley Skree Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Stilin Rolv K. Slungaard, MD Dolores A. Slungaard Steven Edward Smetana Mr. & Mrs. Wenzel J. Smetana Ruby Helen Smith Wendy Smith June M. Knudtson June Snell Norma G. Thompson Francis R. Solberg Beverly A. Solberg Donald W. Schoenfeld Mr. & Mrs. John C. Fothergill Theodore Ted D. Solie, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. David A. Solie, Sr. Gene Edwin Schoenfeld Mr. & Mrs. John C. Fothergill David Spears Susan C. Spears Ferne Schroeder Sara & Chris Battison Dr. Rick A. & Cynthia K. Erdman Philip & Rebecca Schumacher Ruth M. Sperbeck Daniel Sperbeck Aldean Schulz Cindy Vieth Scott J. Sprtel, MD Polly A. Quiram, MD Mr. & Mrs. Frank J. Sprtel Walter W. Schumacher Norma Schumacher Gerald Jerry C. Scheidegger Judith A. Scheidegger Emma J. Shaw Josie s River Queen, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Curtis A. Noack Earl Seaton, Jr. Dolores & Loren Diekrager Mr. & Mrs. Eugene H. Dockweiler Harold Harry Eugene Sprain Judith A. & Frederick Schubert Lincoln Stafslien Mr. & Mrs. Richard M. Engh Daniel Stanek Mary E. Stanek Edward & Mae Stanek Mary E. Stanek G I F T S R ECE I V E D O cto b er 1, 2014, through F e b ruary 28,

28 Earl D. Stannard Sharon J. & Randolph A. Bartlett Mr. & Mrs. Paul E. Bodine Susan M. & Terry Hays Arla J. Redman Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth C. Rownd John P. & Linda J. Sullivan Bruce H. Staples Dr. & Mrs. Lawrence F. Staples Dorothy L. Steege Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan P. Steege Delores Dee l. Steel-Isbell June Peterson Libbie Frances Sterba Olga Hoesley Betty L. Stetzer Anonymous Cody H. Strittmater Mary Ellen Hampton Larry G. Stuempges Mr. & Mrs. Gary W. Keuser Patrick W. Lawrynk & Louise A. Sedevie-Lawrynk Mr. & Mrs. Brian L. Stuempges Harold W. Suchy, DDS Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Kramer Dr. & Mrs. Philip K. Wilson Emily Suesse Mr. & Mrs. Kurt M. Suesse Ray A. Sundet Sara & Chris Battison Gerald F. Kann & Charlotte Markos-Kann Mr. & Mrs. Salem M. Markos, II James & Rebecca Naugler Mr. & Mrs. William S. Roush Signe J. Susdorf, RN LeRoy Swim Mr. & Mrs. Gerald M. Swim G. George Sylla Fern I. Sylla Duane W. Taebel, MD Stephen Copps, Sr., MD & Edna Copeland-Copps, PhD Miriam I. Tanke Brian D. & Nola J. Anderson Daniel G. Bakkestuen & Rochelle A. Rusch Mr. & Mrs. David L. Bouffleur Rodney Dean Engebretson Dr. & Mrs. Douglas N. Hastad Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Johnson Debbie & Jim Kroner Mr. & Mrs. Aurel G. Mailath Maj. & Mrs. John G. Ness Charles W. & Peggy A. Saletta Mary E. Stanek Michael & Robyn Tanke Mr. & Mrs. David W. Zumach Alvin Carl Theiler Bob & Kathy Patros Robert J. Von Ruden Donald R. Mouchka & Marilyn Von Ruden Mouchka Betty J. Thompson Cindy Vieth Marlyn Dutch H. Voss Mr. & Mrs. Dan Genty Mr. & Mrs. Vince Mitzen Mervin N. Thompson Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd L. Olson Richard Buck V. Thompson Mr. & Mrs. Larry R. Thompson Keith Thrune Kay E. Thrune Adolph Trussoni, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. James H. McGettigan Edward Max Trussoni Mr. & Mrs. Dennis H. Hansen Mr. & Mrs. Brian D. Rude Derrek B. Trussoni Audrey I. Turner Avery Wayne Valentine Conway Auto Service, LLC Gene Leroy Van Riper Mr. & Mrs. Leland H. Lemke Mr. & Mrs. John L. Sander Gary Veldey Dr. & Mrs. Kenneth S. Horth Barbara & Kermit Newcomer Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Sesvold Bill P. & Jane M. Simmons Dr. Greg & Linda Thompson Trust Point Inc Randall B. & Mary M. Vesperman Charlene Char Ann Vick Mary E. Dikeman Ruth Elizabeth (Falke) Vieregge Cindy Vieth Rev. Daniel Jonathan Vinge Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Milbrath Edwin R. Schmidt Mrs. Richard W. Schroeder Mrs. Daniel J. Vinge Robert C. Voight Jo Voight Laverne M. Volden Mr. & Mrs. Harry C. Bolstad Matthew Von Arx Melissa Nissalke Carlton, Alfred & Adeline Von Ruden Dorothy H. Von Ruden Mark J. Von Ruden Donald R. Mouchka & Marilyn Von Ruden Mouchka 26 G U N D E R S E N M E D I C AL FO U N DAT I O N Clement R. Wachuta James Houghton Wiley Ellen Willenberg Robert Bob John Wilhelm Robert Frie & Sarah Essmann-Frie Gavin K. Williams Mr. & Mrs. Douglas F. Williams Mr. & Mrs. Harold Wagner Dr. & Mrs. Robert H. Caplan Don Wilson Dr. Todd & Debra Mahr Jonathan P. & Cheryl A. Peters Carol J. Schilling Mark & Mary Wagner Patrick J. & Mary Sharon Curran Shirley E. Wilson Gordon & Mary Ann Dreves Raymond George Wakeen Merrick S. Wing Elizabeth B. Wing Dennis J. Waller John Michael Wisneski, DDS Mary A. Wisneski Sarah A. Wisneski Roy A. Wandling Dorothy Wandling Benjamin J. Ward, III Benjamin J. Ward, Jr. & Linda C. Wangen Wanda V. Warner Lois A. Novak Kirk L. Wehrenberg Harriet L. Instefjord Caryn O. Ireland Kathleen L. Wehrle Helen W. Weidenheim Karen Weidenheim Doris O. West Samuel N. West Heidi Marie Westedt Judy K. Brennan Mr. & Mrs. Loren E. Caulum Jeff & Sally Hillesland Robert & Darla Westedt Robert Merle Westergard Mr. & Mrs. Bernard A. Buehler Warren W. Wolfe Avis I. Collins Mr. & Mrs. William F. Dunn Patricia Haeuser Mr. & Mrs. Vernon E. Klum Mr. & Mrs. John E. Peterson Mr. & Mrs. Everett A. Speltz Jeanne E. Wolfe Ottilie Ruth Wollan Dr. Cameron & Rachel Gundersen Ida Wortman Gary L. & Mary L. Wortman Richard Wren Dr. Kenneth W. & Janine Merkitch Eileen D. (Felt) Wright Donald G. & Marabeth I. Kibler Theresa Severson Kay A. Wright Marjorie P. Collins Diane Williams Wrzosek Hardy & Victoria B. Parker Mr. & Mrs. Thomas W. Schini John Jack Edward White Mr. & Mrs. Thomas W. Schini Linda K. Zillmer Mr. & Mrs. Dean T. Loeffler Mr. & Mrs. Bing G. Zillmer Sonja K. Whitfield Benjamin J. Ward, Jr. & Linda C. Wangen Robert L. Zirk Betty J. Zirk Lisbeth Liz Wiebke Dr. & Mrs. Philip O. Doescher Mr. & Mrs. Daniel M. Havens Mr. & Mrs. Harold E. Lubeck Marcella Wiedenbeck Mr. & Mrs. Kevin J. Hennessy Mr. & Mrs. Paul A. Meyer Richard D. & Jodi L. Ostern Betty Jean (Johnson) Wiger Gundersen Health Plan

29 Gundersen Medical Foundation Children s Miracle Network Hospitals The Miracle Connection Dr. J. Michael and Vicki Hartigan Passion beyond profession Dr. J. Michael and Vicki Hartigan have served for years as passionate advocates for children with a variety of healthcare needs, which is why they were honored as the King and Queen of the Children s Miracle Network Hospitals 7th Annual Emerald Ball. Each year, the Emerald Ball celebrates the children and families whose lives have been positively impacted by CMN Hospitals, a service of the Gundersen Medical Foundation. As a pediatrician and Gundersen Health System s first neonatologist, Dr. Hartigan was a leader in the establishment of Gundersen s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). He was also an early supporter of bringing CMN Hospitals to Gundersen. At the same time, his wife, Vicki, was a respiratory therapist in the ICU. For these healthcare professionals, caring for sick children was more than a job it was a passion. Once Gundersen was established as a CMN Hospital in 1986, the Hartigans donated their time and provided financial support to help the organization grow. Vicki and I worked on the telethon phone banks for many years. Vicki was a devoted participant in many softball tournament fundraisers, too, Dr. Hartigan says. Later, I served on the committee deciding how to spend the money raised to best help kids in our area. The Hartigans are truly an example of how generosity in its many forms changes lives. u The staff of Children s Miracle Network Hospitals would like to thank our friends and community partners for their generous support of this year s Emerald Ball! Presenting Sponsors: Charter Spectum La Crosse Radio Group Waltz Level: DigiCopy Foxtrot Level: Winona Heating and Ventilating Tango Level: Coulee Bank J.F. Brennan Co., Inc. Samba Level: Outback Entertainment Flowers by Guenthers Child Art Sponsor: Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western Wisconsin and Southeastern Minnesota Proceeds from this event benefit CMN Hospitals, a service of Gundersen Medical Foundation. All of the funds raised will stay local to help children, no matter what their illness or injury or where they receive their care. This year s event was held on Friday, March 27, Children s Miracle Network Hospitals WHERE GENEROSITY CREATES MIRACLES 27

30 Clinical Research Coordinator Sandy Wee, CCRP, is dedicated to helping fight cancer by finding new and improved treatments. Children s Miracle Network Hospitals Top-notch research for pediatric patients It s difficult to think of any news that would be harder to cope with than a child s diagnosis of cancer but knowing that child has access to the newest advancements in cancer treatments right here in our region is reassuring. treatments for pediatric cancers of the central nervous system, blood, bone marrow and lymphatic systems. Treatment trials may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation or some combination. That s why charitable gifts made to Children s Miracle Network Hospitals, a service of Gundersen Medical Foundation, make such an impact. Local donations help fund cuttingedge pediatric research, such as the trials being conducted by Sandy Wee, CCRP, clinical research coordinator in the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Department. Because Gundersen Health System is part of the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center, there is full access to the Children s Oncology Group, the only cooperative clinical trials organization for children, adolescents and young adults in the United States. Sandy believes the ability to share in research taking place on a national level is important. The funding we receive for our program allows patients in our area to have access to clinical trials that offer the same highquality cancer care that s available at other major institutions around the country, she says. Therefore, local patients can remain in our region to get state-of-the-art care. Clinical trials help researchers understand more about how cancers grow and spread. They can also help researchers understand how cancer cells develop resistance to current treatment methods. The trials that are in progress today study various I enjoy the daily challenges of my job, as well as the opportunities to work with new advances in cancer treatment, shares Wee. But there is nothing like seeing a critically ill patient arrive at our facility for treatment and be in remission after only a few weeks of therapy or, even better, when former patients return healthy many years after their treatments have ended. Thanks to the generous donations made to CMN Hospitals, Gundersen is able to provide the very best care to sick children from our area who need it the most. u 28 CHILDREN S MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS

31 Partners in Pediatric Safety In 2014, Tri-State Ambulance, Inc., and Tri-State Regional, Inc., received a grant from Children s Miracle Network Hospitals that will go a long way to helping first responders provide the best care to our region s tiniest patients. In the past, first responders had to rely on traditional car seats to transport sick or injured children. According to Tri-State s Clinical Operations Supervisor Daren Wendel, this system was not ideal either for patients or for first responders. Standard car seats are not designed for use in an ambulance, says Wendel. They are not designed to connect to a stretcher, and they do not allow for children to lie down. Depending on the child s size and injuries, the car seats could pose a variety of restrictions. Injury sites were not always easy to reach, and some procedures, such as introducing IVs, were sometimes awkward. Aside from impacting patient access, standard car seats were not always practical, either. Bulky car seats (often in various sizes) would take up precious space inside the The Pedi-Mate system helps Tri-State s first responders transport children safely. ambulance, so they typically had to be stored in outside compartments. The car seats also posed a financial challenge because they had to be replaced often to meet changing state regulations. The answer to all of these challenges was a relatively new transport system called Pedi-Mate. Pedi-Mates have a fully-adjusting, five-point harness system that straps on to an adult-sized stretcher and securely holds children between 10 and 40 pounds. The system allows children to be transported safely while they are sitting upright or lying down, whatever makes the most sense in each case. Using a piece of equipment that is purpose-based designed specifically for ambulance use gives us confidence that we can continue to provide the best care possible, shares Wendel. The harness system is also convenient because it is made of an easy-to-clean, nontoxic vinyl, rolls up easily for storage, and lasts five years. A grant from Children s Miracle Network Hospitals allowed Tri-State to purchase this new tool sooner than they would have been able to otherwise. As of November 2014, each of Tri-State s 20 ambulances has been equipped with a Pedi-Mate system, which means that our region s pediatric patients will receive the best care. u Children s Miracle Network Hospitals WHERE GENEROSITY CREATES MIRACLES 29

32 Children s Miracle Network Hospitals CMN Hospitals: Making a difference Your generous support allows Children s Miracle Network Hospitals, a service of Gundersen Medical Foundation, to help thousands of local children and their families in so many ways. We are pleased to share this overview of the initiatives we were able to support in In 2014, 6,000 individuals were helped by Children s Miracle Network Hospitals. $41,439 7 equipment needs were funded at Gundersen $1,055 general support and education grants were provided $56, families were helped with transportation $38, families were helped with respite care $13, families were other Health System patients $50, families received specific patient funding $15, families were helped with medical supplies $26,153 5,415 meal tickets were given to families $27,750 6 community programs benefitting children and their families were supported $451, Gundersen programs, including the Campus Renewal Campaign, received support $723,257 TOTAL BUDGET Together, we help children Children s Miracle Network Hospitals Gundersen Medical Foundation 1836 South Avenue, La Crosse, WI (608) Children s Miracle Network Hospitals, a service of Gundersen Medical Foundation, is dedicated to saving and improving the lives of children. We directly assist children and their families, and support pediatric programs and services that help kids battle diseases and injuries of every kind. In the Gundersen service area, Children s Miracle Network Hospitals has raised more than $14.4 million since Each charitable donation whether through special events, annual gifts, business partnerships, sponsorships or planned giving such as bequests benefits children in this region and provides support for specialty medical care, research and preventive education. To learn more about Children s Miracle Network Hospitals and the work we do, please visit us online at gundersenhealth.org/ cmnhospitals. 30 CHILDREN S MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS

33 HAPPENINGS Gundersen Medical Foundation at work Be a Part of Preserving History Gundersen Medical Foundation is accepting donations of historical items that will help document the unique history of the organization, including Lutheran Hospital and its nursing school. Donations may include historical artifacts, memorabilia, photographs, oral histories or a variety of documents (such as official reports, financial ledgers, correspondence or publications) that pertain to Gundersen, its staff or its students. The donations, especially those which document the individuals and organizations that have shaped Gundersen, may be preserved for historical purposes and/ or displayed throughout the organization for the enjoyment of patients, families and staff. Factors such as the age, condition, completeness, authenticity and rarity of items may be a consideration for acceptance. To find out more information about what items are being accepted and how those items may be used once they are donated, please contact Kay Cimpl Wagner, archivist, Gundersen Medical Foundation, at kcwagner@ gundersenhealth.org. u Calendar of events MAY 4 May 13 June 1 June 18 JuNE 24 Steppin Out in Pink Online registration begins (Walk date is Sept. 12) Gundersen Medical Foundation s Annual Science and Math Expo UW-L, Mitchell Hall Drive for Hope Golf Tournament For Lung Cancer Research La Crosse Country Club Festival Foods Wine & Beer Tasting To benefit Steppin Out in Pink, Cargill Room, Riverside Center South Medical Resident Graduation Ceremony Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, Rasmus Center To see a full listing of news and events, visit us online at gundersenhealth.org/foundation/news-events WHERE GENEROSITY CHANGES LIVES 31

34 Happenings An app that helps save lives The Gundersen Medical Foundation recently partnered with Tri-State Ambulance, Inc., to provide funding to support the acquisition of the PulsePoint app a lifesaving piece of technology that unites victims of cardiac distress with nearby citizens trained to administer CPR. According to the American Heart Association, a victim of cardiac arrest has just five to six minutes before brain death can occur, shares Tri-State s Executive Director Tom Tornstrom. The overall national survival rate of cardiac arrest (out of hospital) is lower than 10 percent. However, with bystander intervention, survival rates double or triple. Currently, the app works in La Crosse County when citizens who are trained in CPR download the app and properly adjust the settings to receive notifications. When an emergency call comes in to Gundersen s dispatch center that a person is experiencing cardiac distress in a public location, the PulsePoint app will notify all appholders within a quarter-mile radius of the victim. The app will zoom in on a map to allow an app-holder acting as a Good Samaritan to locate the victim and begin CPR. App-holders can also get information to help locate the nearest Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to aid in helping treat the sudden cardiac arrest. Tri-State already has some of the best cardiac arrest outcomes in the nation, but we are hoping to further improve on those numbers with the PulsePoint app, shares Tornstrom, who knows that every minute counts when it comes to saving lives. The app has been available since November 2014 and has already been downloaded by 886 people in our region. To download the app, users should visit the itunes App Store or Android Play Store, download the app, and choose Gundersen Tri-State Ambulance. Partnering with Tri-State Ambulance, Inc. to provide the initial funding for this app, making our region the first in the Upper Midwest to offer this life-saving technology, is one more way that Gundersen Medical Foundation is able to achieve its mission of improving patient care. u 32 GUNDERSEN MEDICAL FOUNDATION

35 Do you have a plan? Have you taken steps to ensure your estate plan will be carried out? Gundersen Medical Foundation has created a free step-by-step guide to take you through the process of gathering information, asking the right questions and leading you to helpful resources that will allow you to successfully plan your estate. Once you have recorded your family information and your estate distribution plans, you can share this document with your attorney to finalize your will. u Visit gundersengift.org today to download your FREE copy of A Gundersen Guide to Planning Your Will and Trust. PLANNING YOUR LEGACY YOUR WILL AND TRUST Drive for Hope Golf Tournament Save the date! WHEN * Monday, June 1, 2015 WHERE * La Crosse Country Club WHY * proceeds benefit lung cancer research at Gundersen Medical Foundation Despite the high mortality rate from lung cancer, it continues to receive the least amount of funding for research among the common cancers. We need your help to reach our fundraising goal for 2015! Hole sponsorships are available at three levels: Birdie, Eagle, and Double Eagle. Not a golfer? Make a taxdeductible contribution to be listed as a member of the exclusive Caddie s Club in the dinner program. To become involved, contact David Amborn, CFRE, at djamborn@ gundersenhealth.org or (608) Farewell to a Foundation Friend After 11 years, Leslie Wegener of Juniper Hill Partners will be stepping down as copywriter for Pathfinders to allow for more time to spend with her family. Leslie s talent and dedication have made her a valued partner in helping Gundersen Medical Foundation achieve its mission, says Jill Blokhuis, CFRE, director of development operations and Pathfinders editor. While the masthead says copywriting, my goal has been to serve as a strategic partner that helps the Foundation produce high impact communications, shares Leslie. With each issue, my mantra was inspiration through information. The Foundation would like to wish Leslie all the best and, at the same time, extend a warm welcome to our new Pathfinders copywriter, Linda Duffy. u WHERE GENEROSITY CHANGES LIVES 33

36 Nonprofit Organization U.S. Postage P A I D La Crosse, WI Permit No South Avenue La Crosse, Wisconsin gundersenhealth.org/foundation Our Mission We improve the lives of patients and our larger community through medical education, research, outreach and the philanthropic support of Gundersen Health System. Like us at facebook.com/gundersenmedicalfoundation