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A t the end of life, we all hope for a scene from a movie, with our family around us, free from pain and strife. In reality, many families have experienced what seems scripted: the calm reassurance that is hospice care. Those families got loving support and answers to their questions in a place that felt like a home. Both patients and families knew that they were not alone. These families bid farewell to their loved ones in the Avera Majestic Bluffs Hospice House, a Yankton facility that will celebrate its first anniversary in April. In this space, those families found supportive care that helped them in the face of such daunting hardship. For people like Nate Hicks, the service redefined what he knew about hardships of saying goodbye. His mother, Carol Hicks, passed away May 1, 2016. “My wife and I, along with my younger brother, my sister and her husband, we all were young and had no experience with losing a parent,” said Hicks. “We were so amazed at just how professional and kind everyone was to her, to all of us. We always felt welcomed. It was powerfully helpful during a really hard time in our lives.” Sheila Novak also experienced the Hospice House’s warmth when her mother, Corrine Biesman, spent time at the house before she passed away in November 2016. She and her family spent their days with her, and from the friendliness to SPRING 2017 YANKTON, S.D. Benefactor The THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE AVERA SACRED HEART FOUNDATION Philanthropic Arm of Avera Sacred Heart Health Services Avera’s Hospice House Provides Families Loving Surroundings as They Say Goodbye the 24/7 response to any need, question or concern, she said the hospice house was a true godsend. “The coffee was fresh and the scent of cookies baking was in the air. The staff took time for us, explaining things that we didn’t understand. They were straightforward, but never unkind. They walked us through every step,” she said. “I wish everyone could have the deepest possible care at the end of their life.” The Avera Hospice House takes pride in its compassion. Families are encouraged to decorate their loved one’s room, to bring music and pets. They can sleep, eat, shower and do laundry, all nearby the one they love. Megan Zweber is a social worker on the Avera@Home Hospice team. She explained hospice helps families face the crisis that is death. “It’s about making it as tranquil as possible. The house is an essential, private space where the family can prepare, know their loved one is receiving physical, emotional and spiritual support,” she said. “Without hospice, some families face strong, painful emotions as they try to find care or give the care themselves.” Zweber said that while not all families can afford the care offered at the Hospice House, generous contributors continue to support an Avera Sacred Heart Foundation endowment that will help make this dignity-driven end-of-life service a reality for more families. Corrine Biesman’s daughter, Sherry Schempp, said the care her mother received at Hospice House is something she wishes every family could experience. “It’s so calming. Nothing ever seemed overlooked,” she said. “I really thank God that mom was at this facility. They provided so much support and it made everything special. I know it’s what I would want for myself. I would encourage anyone who can to support the endowment. Every family can benefit from hospice.” We knew Carol wanted to be at home and comfortable... the hospice house gave that comfort of home to us. That was a real blessing. “ “ Megan Zweber, CSW, Avera@Home Hospice Social Worker (left) and Kandice Seip, RN, Avera@Home Case Manager work with families at Avera’s Hospice House.
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At the end of life, we all hope for a scene from a movie, with our family around us, free from pain and strife. In
reality, many families have experienced what seems scripted: the calm reassurance that is hospice care. Those families got loving support and answers to their questions in a place that felt like a home. Both patients and families knew that they were not alone.
These families bid farewell to their loved ones in the Avera Majestic Bluffs Hospice House, a Yankton facility that will celebrate its first anniversary in April. In this space, those families found supportive care that helped them in the face of such daunting hardship.
For people like Nate Hicks, the service redefined what he knew about hardships of saying goodbye. His mother, Carol Hicks, passed away May 1, 2016.
“My wife and I, along with my younger brother, my sister and her husband, we all were young and had no experience with losing a parent,” said Hicks. “We were so amazed at just how professional and kind everyone was to her, to all of us. We always felt welcomed. It was powerfully helpful during a really hard time in our lives.”
Sheila Novak also experienced the Hospice House’s warmth when her mother, Corrine Biesman, spent time at the house before she passed away in November 2016. She and her family spent their days with her, and from the friendliness to
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Avera’s Hospice House Provides Families Loving Surroundings as They Say Goodbye
the 24/7 response to any need, question or concern, she said the hospice house was a true godsend.
“The coffee was fresh and the scent of cookies baking was in the air. The staff took time for us, explaining things that we didn’t understand. They were straightforward, but never unkind. They walked us through every step,” she said. “I wish everyone could have the deepest possible care at the end of their life.”
The Avera Hospice House takes pride in its compassion. Families are encouraged to decorate their loved one’s room, to bring music and pets. They can sleep, eat, shower and do laundry, all nearby the one they love. Megan Zweber is a social worker on the Avera@Home Hospice team. She explained hospice helps families face the crisis that is death.
“It’s about making it as tranquil as possible. The house is an essential, private space where the family can prepare, know their loved one is receiving physical, emotional and spiritual support,” she said. “Without hospice, some families face strong, painful emotions as they try to find care or give the care themselves.”
Zweber said that while not all families can afford the care offered at the Hospice House, generous contributors continue to support an Avera Sacred Heart Foundation endowment that will help make this dignity-driven end-of-life service a reality for more families.
Corrine Biesman’s daughter, Sherry Schempp, said the care her mother received at Hospice House is something she wishes every family could experience.
“It’s so calming. Nothing ever seemed overlooked,” she said. “I really thank God that mom was at this facility. They provided so much support and it made everything special. I know it’s what I would want for myself. I would encourage anyone who can to support the endowment. Every family can benefit from hospice.”
We knew Carol wanted to be at home and comfortable... the hospice house gave that comfort of home
to us. That was a real blessing.
“ “Megan Zweber, CSW, Avera@Home Hospice Social Worker (left) and Kandice Seip, RN, Avera@Home Case Manager work with families at Avera’s Hospice House.
Nate Hicks’ wife, Kristen, said she felt the hospice’s home-like nature gave her and her family refuge in a tough situation.
“We knew Carol wanted to be at home and comfortable and that’s what the hospice house made possible for us – it did feel like it was ours,” she said. “Most of us have experienced loss. The hospice house service – from the people who cared for us all to the large spaces and the way the rooms are set up – all of it gave that comfort of home to us. That was a real blessing.”
Zweber said the endowment can give more families the positive experience that is embodied in hospice care.
“Medication aides are present 24 hours a day, and a bath aide visits the patient daily to give extra care. In collaboration
with the hospice team, the staff at the hospice house is able to provide an extra layer of support throughout the grieving process, making it as easy as possible,” she said. “Individuals who provide support through the endowment are giving families the gift of holistic care during the most intimate times. Supporters are honoring not only the terminally ill, but also their loved ones.”
The personal attention Zweber mentioned makes crucial differences for families spending time with their loved ones. Nate Hicks said the hospice house staff made a crucial difference during a time in his life that was overwhelming and unfamiliar.
“Until you step into that situation – saying goodbye to someone you love so much – you have no idea how hard it really is, and you only have one chance to say it,” he said. “For our family, the help of the hospice team made it better. They made it easier for my mom, and they were there for all of us. That sort of face-to-face support – there’s nothing like it.”
With this publication, we celebrate YOU and every contributor to the Avera Sacred Heart Foundation. Thank you for helping bring exceptional health care to our community!
Whether care is needed at the beginning of life, at the end of life, or somewhere in between, Avera is here for you - serving the continuum of care.
The end-of-life piece was completed in April 2016 with the opening of the Hospice House at Avera Majestic Bluffs. In just a few short weeks, we will be celebrating the first anniversary of that opening and have much to be grateful for:
• A space that offers warmth and comfort – that family can make their own• Caring staff that repeatedly go the extra mile to provide comfort to the families we serve• Wonderful families that allow us to walk with them on their journey• Donors like you who have contributed to the hospice house endowment
from the avera SacreD heart founDation office
Families have shared that one of the greatest blessings of the hospice house is the opportunity to shed the worries of day-to-day care and focus on what’s truly important - the love and peace of those last days together.
With the completion of our hospice house endowment, we hope to provide this kind of end-of-life experience for all - regardless of the ability to pay. While every day we get closer to our goal, we still have work to do.
Please help us by sharing our story, praying for our success and contributing what you can. Together let’s give every family peace and dignity in death.
Warmest Regards,
Sheila KuchtaExecutive Director
Corrine Biesman’s family appreciated the service they received at the hospice house. Pictured here are, from left, Front row: Sheila Novak, Brenda McQueen, Corrine Biesman, Rich Sieverding, Shirley Moody, Valerie Novak and Sherry Schempp
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The Hicks Family in Fall of 2013 at Mount Rushmore.(L to R) Jon & Liz Graber, Matt Hicks, Nate & Kristen Hicks, and Carol & Newt Hicks
This year marked the 9th anniversary of Simply d’vine – almost a decade of raising money to support families in their fight against cancer. Attendees enjoyed a wonderful night of fabulous food and wine, while raising nearly $94,000 to support the cancer fund.
Dairy farmer, Doug Gansebom from Osmond, Nebraska, was grateful to be amidst the night’s festivities. Having recently finished radiation treatments at the Avera Cancer Institute in Yankton, he felt very blessed. His treatments had killed the tumor and blood tests showed normal levels of tumor markers. He now has good reason for hope and shared his appreciation of people who support fundraisers like Simply d’Vine.
“The Avera Cancer Institute Yankton is a hotspot for healing,” he stated. “It takes money. Everything takes money. This place uses it wisely. It helped me everywhere I needed help. You want to keep that bucket full so they can dip into it when they need it.”
As patients walk through our doors daily, we are thankful for your generosity. It is because of many generous food and wine vendors, sponsors, volunteers, and event attendees that the foundation can support cancer prevention and cancer patients. Thank you for keeping our bucket full so that we can support our patients with some of these services:
• Patient transportation and lodging assistance• Educational classes, counseling, and other support• Patient and family financial assistance• Complimentary massages and exercise classes• Complimentary Fitness consultations and discounted Wellness Center memberships• Avera Cancer Navigation Center Services
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Special thanks to the hundreds of individuals and businesses who donated goods and services to this amazing event!
Thank you to YOU, our guests, sponsors, and donors of food, wine, and auction items at this year’s Simply d’Vine fundraiser for the Avera Cancer Institute Yankton. You are providing hope and healing to cancer patients and families in our region!
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!10th Annual Simply d’Vine - Friday, october 13, 2017Tickets go on sale September 1, 2017For more information on sponsorship, auction donation, or other participation call 605-668-8310.
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in memory of Donna henseler Ken & Donna Henselerin memory of irene herman Dr. Patrick & Mary Ann Kingin memory of carol hicks Newton A. Hicks Dr. Patrick & Mary Ann Kingin memory of Betty hlavac Dan & Jean Hunhoff Fr. Carlton Hermanin memory of alice hoesing John & Kathleen Baldwin Ken & Marsha Bertsch Jake Boerger Larry & Martha Celmer David Davis Jon & Linda Dietrich Chuck Evander John & Marla & Finck Frances Fox Gary Heine Cattle Company Daniel & Julie Gergen Gail & Deb Gubbels Robert & Jean Gullikson Larry & Irene Hames Jill Haver Henry Hoesing Jennifer Hoesing Lynn Hoesing Ronald & Sundra Hunhoff Claudette Jensen Gregory Jensen Elna Johansen Randy & Linda Johnson Robert & Natalie Johnson Brian & Kathy Jurgens Tom Kaltsulas Jill Kelly Howard & Mary Knodel Don Edwards & Diane Larson Ronald & Beverly Orr Robert & Pamela Rezac Karla Sawyer Leroy Schneider Wayne & Cecilia Sorenson South Dakota School Of Mines Lori Wagner Yvonne Walsh Joanne Weberin memory of Jacqueline husman Dan & Jean Hunhoff Vishay Dale Electronics, Inc.
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The good works of the Foundation are made possible by your generous gifts. The gifts listed were received from September 1, 2016 through January 31, 2017. Gifts received after that date will be listed in our next publication. We apologize for any omission or error in the listings. Please notify our office with concerns.
in memory of Bonnie mikkelsen ASHH - Home Care Staffin memory of alberta moeller Robert Beard & Mary Pat Bierle in memory of Joseph & evelyn nedved Judie Shullin memory of Duwayne obr Marilyn Lowe Obrin memory of mary ann o’malley Mike & Gerrie Healy Jerry & Barb Lawin memory of marilyn Pates Larry & Martha Celmer Daniel & Julie Gergen Ronald & Sundra Hunhoff Don Edwards & Diane Larsonin memory of leona Pechous Dan & Jean Hunhoffin memory of larry Peterka Arlene McHenryin memory of robert Petersen Larry & Martha Celmer Dorothy Johansenin memory of mike Dee Preston Donna Prestonin memory of ron radermacher Judy Radermacherin memory of Dr. Brooks ranney Dan & Jean Hunhoff Darold & Geri Loeckerin memory of earl reese Dan & Jean Hunhoffin memory of r.Q. ross Jeff & Dr. Barbara Larsonin memory of helen russo Dave & Sheryl Rehurekin memory of thomas ryan Ron & Mary Pesekin memory of carolyn holm-Schmidt ASHH Volunteer Departmentin memory of Pat Schulze Paul & Cathryn Rehfussin memory of arthur Sees Ann Drotzmann Mike & Gerrie Healy Fr. Carlton Hermanin memory of aves rose Sejnoha Mike & Gerrie Healyin memory of Bernhard Sendrowski Ron & Mary Pesekin memory of marion Sonichsen Mike & Gerrie Healyin memory of clayton Steckelberg Jeff & Jolene Pravecek
in memory of hali Strom Jill & Todd Stromin memory of eloise Suhn Jerry & Barb Lawin memory of hilda ulrich Warren Petersonin memory of John varvel Mike & Gerrie Healy Dan & Jean Hunhoff Phyllis Karolevitzin memory of mason vig Dr. Patrick & Mary Ann Kingin memory of chuck wachsman Agnes Grovijahnin memory of clarence walloch Aaron & Dr. Carissa Pietzin memory of leo weinandt Dan & Jean Hunhoff Ron & Mary Pesek Paul & Cathryn Rehfuss ASHH Volunteer Departmentin memory of marivonne wentzlaff Mike & Gerrie Healy Kara Payerin memory of walt wiebelhaus Ron & Mary Pesekin memory of Jan wittmeier DeWane & Betty Frohreich Agnes Grovijahn David & Carol Rocknein memory of eric Yule Denise & Leslie Yule
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in honor of Dan eisenbraun ASHH - Administrationin honor of alice kruger Jeff & Jolene Pravecekin honor of mark nielsen Brenda Andersenin honor of Jamie Schaefer Randy Bylander Catherine Crandall Deanne Geditz Sheila Kuchta Deanna Loecker Angie O’Connor Tim Schwasinger
other donations
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ASHH - AdministrationASHH - Human ResourcesASHH - RadiologyKaren AuneElda AuneAvera Creighton Area Health AuxiliaryDalene AydelottLynn BalfanyJane PartosLeanore BartosMary BartunekJolene BeaudetteMichelle BeckerMarjorie BeckerChris & Kary BeltzBenedictine Sisters - Sacred Heart MonasteryRobin BerkeRenda BertrandMarilyn BertschBest Western Kelly InnCorliss BianchiniSusan BiesKathi BietzMelvin BlairJulie BoeckerJake BoergerNicole BohlmanAmanda BottolfsonJeff & Deanna BranaughSara BraxtonLaurie BrennerJeanne BrewerRenae BrooksTyler BuckmanJoy BuddeJulie BurbachHeather CabalkaCamino’sKevin & Vonnie CardaKenneth CarlowNorma CaskeyLila CasperKellie ChavisLeonard & Carol ClarksonClubhouse Hotel & SuitesBonnie Coffman
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Bag City - May 17th & 18thFaux & Name Brand handbags, Wallets, Briefcases & Accessories to benefit the
Women’s Center at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
Collective Goods “Books are Fun”
June 5th & 6th
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The Lori Ann Schrempp Memorial Nursing Student Scholarship was established in 2002 in memory of Lori, a nurse at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital for over 22 years. Lori’s life was tragically cut short when a LifeNet helicopter en route to transport a patient crashed.
The Avera Sacred Heart Foundation offers an annual nursing scholarship to those nursing students who are continuing their education to become a Registered Nurse. The value of the scholarship is $500. Application deadline is April 15, 2017. Contact the foundation office at 605-668-8310 for applications and more information.
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The good works of the Foundation are made possible by your generous gifts. The gifts listed were received from September 1, 2016 through January 31, 2017. Gifts received after that date will be listed in our next publication. We apologize for any omission or error in the listings. Please notify our office with concerns.
Memorialsin memory of larry caskey Norma Caskeyin memory of henry & florence macke Carol & Leonard Clarksonin memory of loved ones Taryn & Curt Dohmenin memory of ralph thomas Neal & Anne Dufekin memory of tom mcmanigal Craig Erbstin memory of Gerry warren and william henes Gene & Jean Henesin memory of fred largen Janet Largen
in memory of John & anna meier, David meier, John & Dorcas mcDonald, william meier Jacquelyn Meierin memory of Dr. D.J. nagengast Dr. Ken & Norene Pavlikin memory of Dr. leo Polak Elizabeth Polakin memory of e.w. “Bill” Stokes Jean Stokesin memory of Dr. roman & martha roh Jack & Janice Welchin memory of mark nielsen Ron & Barbara Nielsenin memory of robert morrill & matthew morrill Dan & Monica Morrill
in memory of Jerry asher Russ & Linda Asherin memory of Shirley hilkemeier Dr. Ronald & Virginia Morse
Honorsin honor of St. ludger Parish Rev. Jeff Lorigin honor of vera nielsen Phil & Deb Nielsenin honor of Jesus Palmer Wiedmeierin honor of merritt c. warren family Merritt Warren
other donationsBrenda AndersenAvera Creighton Area Health AuxiliaryJane BartosLeanore BartosKathleen BeckerMelvin BlairJodi BoyerKenneth CarlowNorma CaskeyLeonard & Carol ClarksonKaren CostelloTanya CurtisHarold & Jean DoerrBeth DohmenCurt & Taryn DohmenKelly DohmenNeal and Anne DufekRichard and Juanita Emery
have you or someone you know received outstanding care in an avera facility?
You can make a difference. Give a donation to honor a physician, nurse, housekeeper, volunteer or other care giver that has made a difference for you or a loved one. Your gift will impact patients and families Avera serves, while your Guardian Angel(s) will receive an acknowledgement of your thoughtful gift and a custom-crafted pin to wear proudly.
Contact the Foundation Office at 606-668-8310 or pick up a brochure and envelope.
LEAVE ALegacy
Sample Bequest of Remainder of Estate: “I give, devise, and bequeath to the Avera Sacred Heart Foundation TAX i.D. # 46-0225483, all (or state the fraction or percentage) of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal. The Avera Sacred Heart Foundation may be contacted at 501 Summit, Yankton, SD 57078 or (605) 668-8310.”
Sample Bequest of Specific Amount: “I give, devise, and bequeath ($)______ or (%) _____ to the Avera Sacred heart Foundation TAX i.D. # 46-0225483, all (or state the fraction or percentage) of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal. The Avera Sacred Heart Foundation may be contacted at 501 Summit, Yankton, SD 57078 or (605) 668-8310.”
Your planned gift is an investment in the health of the community and will help us serve the next generation.
contact the avera Sacred heart foundation at (605) 668-8687 for more information.
• russ diedrichsen, MidWest Bank, Creighton, NE• douglas ekeren, Avera Sacred Heart CEO/President• dan Gergen, Community Volunteer• Tonya Graff, Hy-Vee• Mike Healy, Community Volunteer• Mark Hunhoff, Mark’s Machinery
• Sr. Phyllis Hunhoff, Yankton Benedictine Community• Sheila Kuchta, Avera Sacred Heart Foundation• Kara Payer, Avera Sacred Heart VP Mission• Jamie Schaefer, Avera Sacred Heart VP Finance• Mary Lee Villanueva, MD, Yankton Medical Clinic• Paul Wintz, Wintz & ray Funeral home
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recoGnize Your care Giverwith a GuarDian anGel Gift
You can leave a legacy of hope for your community’s health care needs by adding one of these statements to your will or trust:
Craig ErbstBetty EwaldClaire FantaSarah FantaMelfred and Stazie FrankLee & Lenice FrischEvelyn FuchtmanJean and Gene HenesGayle KrohnJanet Largen
Marlene LindLori LingenfelterRev. Jeff LorigMonica MorrillCarol MuellerJennifer NeukirchJohn NielsenKarla NielsenKari NilsonKen and Norene Pavlik
Elizabeth PolakTamara ReicksSue RohrerAlan and Karen SonderJean StokesJohn ThomasonWill and Sally WaringMerritt WarrenJack & Janice WelchPalmer Wiedmeier
ThE OFFiCiAl NEWSlETTEr OF ThE AvErA SACrED hEArT FOuNDATiON • YANkTON, SD • SPriNG 2017
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The Midco Foundation recently supported efforts to create a comfortable healing environment for pediatric surgical patients at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital. Thanks to a grant from Midco, young patients can watch movies, children’s videos and shows while waiting for surgery.
Two new mobile television units purchased with Midco Foundation grant funds can be easily rolled in to any room. These units are a continuation of recent effort to create a comfortable, anxiety-free healing environment for children having surgical procedures at Avera Sacred Heart.
“The Avera Perioperative Services team extends our sincere appreciation to Midco for the gifted television units. These units will particularly benefit our pediatric patients and will provide entertaining distraction as they await their surgery or outpatient testing,” said Tiffany Weeks, director of Pre & Post Surgical Services.
“Being in the hospital can be very frightening for children and there is great evidence supporting the use of play, movies, music, and distraction to lessen the psychological and emotional distress of such an event,” she continued.
“Immediate access to age appropriate movies, music, and television will be a wonderful resource and will certainly support our goal to calm fears and positively impact the child and family experience. “
miDco founDation Grant helPS ProviDe healinG environment
for SurGical PatientS
Thanks to a grant from the Midco Foundation, surgical patients will have access to movies and videos through mobile television carts now located in their department. Pictured from left: Tom Viereck, Tiffany Weeks, ASHH Surgical Services, Sheila Kuchta, Foundation, and Aliza Stout, ASHH Surgical Services
Your Legacy
If you would like to know more, please contact Sheila Kuchta at the
Avera Sacred Heart Foundation.
You may also callPhilanthroCorp
at 800-876-7958.
PhilanthroCorp does not sell any financial products or services; their help is purely a service, available to you at no cost as a gift from Avera Sacred Heart Foundation.
Bankers at First Dakota National Bank in Yankton honored and supported women with a Real Men Wear Pink fundraiser for breast cancer awareness in October. They donated $500 to the Avera Cancer Institute Yankton.
We appreciate the continued support and generosity of the men from First Dakota,” said Avera Cancer institute Yankton Director, Darla Gullikson.
“Donations such as these help support services that we offer to our patients on a daily basis. For example, we have a group of breast cancer survivors that come to our office every week for exercise classes. It’s just one of the special services we can offer thanks to the generosity of donors.”
firSt Dakota men offer SuPPort to women with BreaSt cancer
Betty adam Deanna Branaughlaurie Brennertwila Burwitzlinda DietrichBrad Dykes Dan & Patti eisenbraunDenise ericksonkathleen flowlil Georgeson
Dan GergenJay GravholtDarla Gulliksonmike & Gerrie healyJohn hollenbeckmark hunhoffDr. tim irwinmarty & Jan Jansnancy JohnsonBette keiser
Dr. wayne kindlemary kuchtaaudrey lockenGeri loeckerryan loeckerlinda maddoxlaverta mauchmarianne morganDr. Byron nielsenkara Payer
Dr. michael Pietilamary PistulkaDiane reesePaul & cathryn rehfusslaurel Sommercecilia Sorenson Judy wallbaumPat wampolleo weinandt
Our “Super Supporters” generously contribute both time in one of our facilities as a volunteer and financial resources to support Avera Sacred Heart Foundation fundraising efforts.
YOU are shining stars that make a difference to Avera and the patients and families we serve.
This information is from the calendar year of January – December 2016.Foundation donations include memorials, in-kind donations and other gifts.
BomGaarS StoreS SharelaDieS’ niGht ProceeDS
Area Bomgaars stores supported cancer patients and their families with a Ladies Night of holiday shopping this past December.
According to Yankton store manager, Doug Nissen, they were overwhelmed by local response to the special night of shopping and pleased to support the cancer cause. The stores generously shared part of the night’s proceeds with cancer centers in the Midwest.
Avera facilities including the Avera Cancer Institute of Yankton, Avera Creighton Hospital in Creighton, Nebraska, and Avera St. Anthony’s of O’Neill, Nebraska benefitted from the shopping night.
From left: Sheila Kuchta, Avera Sacred Heart Foundation, and darla Gullikson, director of Avera Cancer institute, Yankton thank Yankton Bomgaars store manager, doug Nissen, for supporting cancer patients in the region.
thank You to our “SuPer SuPPorterS”!
motorcYcle cluB DonateS GiftS to PeDiatric unit
The Yankton-based Fire and Iron Motorcycle Club from Station 57 made a special delivery to the Avera Sacred Heart Hospital’s Pediatrics unit this past Christmas season.
On Dec. 23, its members donated puzzles, dolls, trucks, cars, crayons, coloring books, games and art supplies as gifts for the children on the unit.
“Thank you to the motorcycle club for thinking of the kids in the hospital on Christmas,” said Women’s and Children’s Center Director renee Tereshinski. “Their generosity brought smiles and excitement to our patients’ faces.”
ThE OFFiCiAl NEWSlETTEr OF ThE AvErA SACrED hEArT FOuNDATiON • YANkTON, SD • SPriNG 2017
While holidays are always made special for residents of the Majestic Bluffs senior living community, the collaborative efforts of volunteers, Avera staff, family, and friends like you showered them with love this past Christmas season.
A holiday giving program that included adopting care center neighborhoods, giving donations to purchase items from a Giving Tree, and stuffing Christmas stockings for residents was embraced by the entire community.
Over 300 residents at Avera Sister James Care Center received stockings filled with goodies on their doors Christmas eve. Care Center neighborhoods received new bookcases, games, and other items from their wish lists along with donations towards activities throughout the year.
“Whether our elders have family and friends nearby or not, one thing they do have in common is a love of surprises and celebrations,” said Cindy Sage, director of Nursing at Avera Sister James Care Center. “Staff and members of the community sharing their time, talents and love with our elders this season made it that much more special,” she added.
Your GeneroSitY GiveS maJeStic BluffS reSiDentS an extra-SPecial holiDaY
Staff, volunteers, and family members stuffed over 300 stockings for residents.
From left: Alphonse Solay and Bre Schmidt, Avera Sister James Household Guide, unwrap gifts during the Country neighborhood Christmas party.
Making Holidays Bright
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