In this issue:
- Healing Hearts at Banner Health
- LPGA Tour swings into the Valley
- Solera Chandler Men’s Club invites you to hit the links
- Mark your calendars for the annual Governors Ball
- Arts Engagement Program debuts at Banner Alzheimer’s Institute
- $1.5 million gift supports Through the Eyes of a Child Capital Campaign
- Grateful patient combines love of golf with passion for women’s heart health
From the CEO – Andy Kramer
Construction is underway on the campus of Banner Desert Medical Center and the vision of a new tower to house Banner Children’s Hospital is turning into a reality. As crews continue to construct the frame of the new tower, designed with kids in mind, Banner Health Foundation continues to build a foundation of philanthropy to support the project.
The Through the Eyes of a Child Capital Campaign involves much more than just raising funds to build a new hospital – it will create a unique healing environment, featuring state-of-the-art facilities combined with medical excellence, to meet the health care needs of children in our community. Banner Health Foundation’s first capital campaign has received tremendous support from the community and currently stands at 77% of its $15 million goal.
In the Spring issue of FRIENDS magazine you can learn more about the individuals, families and organizations that have joined Banner Health in addressing the shortage of pediatric services in the Valley. We are also proud to introduce to Pam Watts, a Healing Heart from Banner Gateway. Find out why a colleague honored her for making a difference in pediatric patients’ lives at Banner Gateway.
These are just a few highlights of what the next issue of FRIENDS has to offer our readers – the magazine is filled with information about the latest programs and services at our hospitals, details on upcoming events, and much more. Our donors will receive a copy in their mailbox, and employees can pick up the magazine at one of local facilities or call us at 602.747.GIVE (4483) to request a personal copy. We hope you will find FRIENDS informative and enjoyable, as we spread the word about the importance of making health care solutions a reality in our community.
PEOPLE
Healing Hearts exist throughout Banner Health
Patients, families, employees and others have made generous donations to the Healing Hearts program at Banner Health Foundation. Through their efforts, nearly $45,000 has been raised to enhance Banner Health’s delivery of care.
With these contributions, Banner Health will be able to support programs and services of high priority to our organization, and those that rely on charitable donations for their sustainability.
Each Healing Heart honoree fulfills the mission of Banner Health: We exist to make a difference in people’s lives through excellent patient care. View the recent group of Healing Hearts honorees 
EVENTS
LPGA’s Best to Tee it up at 2008 Safeway International
Held each spring since 1983, the Safeway International LPGA tournament is one of the most popular charitable sporting events in Arizona. Mark your calendars to watch the top players from the LPGA tour compete at the 2008 Safeway International Presented by Coca-Cola the week of March 24-30, 2008. Lorena Ochoa, the 2007 Safeway International champion and 2007 Rolex Player of the Year, will defend her title when the ladies tee up at Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club.
Since 2004, the Safeway Foundation has identified Banner Health Foundation as the primary beneficiary of the Safeway International and has donated over $2 million to Banner Health to enhance cancer care in Arizona. Annually, Banner Health treats more than 35 percent of the local market seeking oncology services, and over 6,600 cancer patients receive their care from Banner Health facilities in metro-Phoenix.
Stop by the Customer Service desk at any Phoenix-area Safeway location to purchase two-for-one tickets. For information, event schedule and directions, visit www.safewaygolf.com.
Third party golf tournament to raise funds for Banner Health Foundation
In addition to raising funds, third party events provide a great opportunity to increase community awareness and promote programs and services at the nonprofit Banner Health.
On April 18, 2008 the Solera Chandler Men’s Club is hosting the 4th Annual Solera Chandler Charity Golf Tournament to benefit programs and services at Banner Health Foundation. The 18-hole scramble will be played at Lone Tree Golf Course in Chandler, Ariz. and participants will have the chance to win a 2008 3 Series BMW courtesy of Chapman BMW and a $25,000 Zero Coupon Bond, courtesy of The Wilshinsky Group at Smith Barney, A Division of CitiGroup Global Markets, Inc.
The entry fee is $50 per player and includes the awards luncheon. The greens fee including cart will be $50 and is payable at the starter desk on the day of the tournament. For more information contact Don Droesch at ddroesch@cox.net or 480.283.1112.
Banner Health Foundation is grateful for the opportunity to work with companies and individuals who wish to hold a special event or promotion to benefit our organization. If you are interested in planning a fundraiser with Banner Health as the beneficiary, please contact the Foundation at 602.747.GIVE (4483).
The Governors proudly support children’s health
For the third consecutive year, The Governors have selected Banner Children’s Hospital at Banner Desert Medical Center as its major beneficiary. The Governors, comprised of volunteer leaders from across the East Valley, host a very popular annual ball to raise money to improve community health through education, prevention, outreach and direct services. The 2007 event, themed Sonoran Sunset, generated close to $70,000 to support community outreach programs at Banner Children’s Hospital at Banner Desert Medical Center, bringing the two-year total to more than $166,000. Funds will be directed to support various programs including: Pediatric Asthma Outreach, Pediatric Diabetes Outreach and Healthy Steps.
The 2008 Governors Ball – Hooray for Hollywood will be held on May 3 at the Arizona Grand Resort (formerly Pointe South Mountain Resort). For more information, please call 480.345.1811 or visit www.thegovernors.org.
PROGRAMS
Banner Alzheimer's Institute to offer arts program for dementia patients
The Banner Alzheimer's Institute is partnering with the Maricopa Partnership for Arts and Culture to offer a new arts program for our dementia patients. The Arts Engagement Program will feature two tracks: one for performing arts and the other for visual arts. The performing arts program will include five monthly visits to the Phoenix Symphony's Coffee Classics concert series. The visual arts track will include six 90-minute visits to the Phoenix Art Museum and the Scottsdale Museum for Contemporary Art.
The Arts Engagement Program is the first of its kind in Arizona. The initial program will be offered to 90 patients and their caregivers over two years and will be funded with a $35,000 grant from the Pulliam Trust, $10,000 from the Maricopa Partnership for Arts and Culture and $10,000 from Blue Cross Blue Shield.
GIVING BACK
Capital Campaign receives $1.5 million gift from The Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust
The Through the Eyes of a Child Capital Campaign has attracted significant support from both local and national individuals and organizations that are committed to ensuring that children receive the care they need. Recently, The Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Board of Trustees awarded a $1.5 million challenge grant to the Through the Eyes of a Child $15 million campaign spearheaded by co-chairs Wil Cardon and John Graham. A private foundation, The Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust is dedicated to honoring Virginia Galvin Piper’s philanthropic commitment to changing lives and strengthening community in Maricopa County. By investing in nonprofits and encouraging strategic planning for the future, Piper Trust strives to make Maricopa County a stronger, more nurturing and vibrant community.
Grateful patient’s inaugural golf tournament raises nearly $20,000 to support Banner Heart
Former patient and avid golfer Carol Peterson recently hosted the inaugural “Where the Heart Is” golf tournament to show her gratitude for the excellent patient care she received at Banner Heart Hospital. She set out with a goal to raise money to support research and increase awareness of women’s heart health and she scored big raising nearly $20,000. Carol is currently featured as one of Banner Health’s Heart Heroes in our system advertising campaign for cardiology. Special thanks to Carol and all of the employees from the Banner Baywood Campus who supported this great event!
About Banner Health Foundation
Banner Health Foundation fosters a spirit of giving by making health care solutions a reality for our community. Contributions made to the Foundation are invested locally in Banner Health’s nonprofit facilities and programs to advance health and wellness. Caring for the future of Arizona since 1978, Banner Health Foundation is supported by the generosity of individual donors, the public and private sectors, and thousands of active volunteers.
If you would like to learn more, please visit www.bannerhealth.org or call 602.747.GIVE (4483).
Has someone at Banner Health made a difference to you? Show your gratitude today by making a Healing Heart gift - visit www.bannerhealth.org (keywords: Healing Heart).