Philanthropy for June and July 2007
Now and then a “philanthropy notes” e-mail arrives, and I give it a quick look over, then move on. This time around, I’ll spend a little more time going over it.
It’s already been said that Sharp has met the Kresge Challenge. This is just one source of income for the non-profit Sharp organization. Many donations keep Sharp HealthCare running and allow Sharp to improve every year. The following donations were including in an e-mail, excluding those already listed on the Kresge Challenge post.
Dr. Larry and Susan Favrot have made another generous donation to the campaign to name two rooms in the new hospital. This is in addition to the funds that the Favrot family donated to name the library in the Outpatient Pavilion. Dr. Favrot has practiced cardiology at Sharp Memorial Hospital for more than 30 years.
Wells Fargo, through the Samuel & Katherine French Fund, has donated $100,000 to name the Chest Pain Center in the new Sharp Memorial Hospital. We are grateful for the support of BJ Williams and Jack Charney in securing this gift.
Hal and BJ Williams made another generous gift to the campaign to name a Patient and Family Pavilion in the new hospital. They are very grateful for the care that they have both received at [Sharp Memorial Hospital], particularly from Dr. Kenneth Roth and Dr. Richard Santore.
Frances Slavey, a retired nurse who worked for Sharp Cabrillo for over 20 years, has made a generous gift to name the Satellite Pharmacy in the new hospital.
Willene Coyle donated $20,000 to live + heal + grow: The Campaign for Sharp Coronado Hospital, and Mike and Jeannie Napolitano gave a charitable gift of $1 million.
Grossmont Hospital Foundation secured a $100,000 sponsorship for the Heroes of Heart Gala from the Virginia Napierskie family. Proceeds from this year’s Gala will benefit Cardiac and Endovascular Services at Sharp Grossmont Hospital.
The Samuel I. & John Henry Fox Foundation at Union Bank of California awarded $2,500 to support the Sharp HospiceCare Homes for Hospice campaign.
A new employee wall of honor has been installed in the lobby of Sharp HospiceCare’s office in La Mesa. The wall recognizes Sharp employees who have made a payroll deduction contribution to Sharp HospiceCare, as well as the hospice employees who are participating in the Sharp employee giving program. A total of 77 employees are listed on the beautiful display.
Employees may also donate PTO hours. Since June 1, 2007, over 1,600 hours of PTO have been donated to the Foundations.
Thanks to all those who make donations to Sharp HealthCare! It’s because of these donations that Sharp HealthCare is able to be the greatest health care provider in San Diego, and one of the top in the country.