individual impact

It may begin with one action, even one gift, but the result is something far greater.

Since its founding in the mid 1980’s, the Sequoia Hospital Foundation has received nearly $56.5 million in donations, every penny of which began with a conscious decision by one or more people to make a difference at Sequoia. These actions reveal themselves in the form of outright donations, estate gifts, grants, and contributions made at events. They come to our foundation from eight year-old girls with zip-lock bags of coins earned at lemonade stands, pioneering inventors, and seasoned investors with seven-figure donations. Their contributions, regardless of size, have touched every patient care department at Sequoia. They helped to fund our new Patient Pavilion, opening later this year. Each comes as a result of an individual’s decision and each impacts countless thousands over generations to come.

As is too often the case, the true depth of one’s impact is often revealed after their passing. In Fall 2011, we lost our treasured friend and Sequoia Hospital Foundation Board member, Kathy Cresci. A model of the spirit of Individual Impact, Kathy left her mark on every one of our Foundation’s programs in a unique and wonderful way.

In the coming pages, we look forward to sharing with you not only Kathy’s impact, but the indelible mark made by others who committed themselves to assuring that Sequoia Hospital is always here in the moments our community needs us most.

May their stories serve as an inspiration for each of us to consider our own impact, what we hope it will be and whom we hope it will touch.

sincerelyJoAnn C. Kemist Steven E. San FilippoJoAnn C. Kemist Steven E. San Filippo President Chair

dear friends

the belief that a single person, living life purposefully, can make a difference

kathy cresci

a lifetime of impact

When this community lost our friend Kathy Cresci, we lost more than a member of our Foundation’s Board of Directors and more than a tireless advocate for Sequoia Hospital. Kathy knew that a life lived purposefully could shape those around her for the better. With a quiet, confident, and elegant grace Kathy devoted her life to others.

Like many, Kathy’s first experience with Sequoia Hospital was as a new mother in our Birth Center. In 1970 she and her husband Andy welcomed a daughter, Lisa, into the world and in that joyous moment not only established their own young family, but also forever joined Sequoia’s family. Kathy lived her life always putting family first, and Sequoia was blessed to be a part of her extended circle.

Kathy and Andy lived locally and remained donors and supporters of Sequoia. Lisa even served as one of Sequoia’s “candy stripers” for a time. However, the depth of their relationship with the hospital changed in the summer of 1998 when Kathy was diagnosed with breast cancer. Together with Sequoia’s skilled oncology team, Kathy fought the cancer with chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. With time, and in remission, Kathy could have returned to her life as it had been before. Instead she chose to dedicate herself to ensuring that others would always receive the same quality, compassionate care that she had received at Sequoia Hospital.

As donors, Kathy and Andy Cresci helped fund Sequoia’s first linear accelerator, a then-new technology used to deliver targeted doses of radiation precisely on cancer cells, while preserving the surrounding tissue. Kathy openly shared her own powerful story as a cancer survivor, helping to motivate donors and encourage those facing the disease. She continued her involvement with Sequoia and in 2000 was

elected to the Sequoia Hospital Foundation’s Board of Directors.

Never identifying as a cancer victim, Kathy continued to share her own story with the community and in 2002 she and Andy co-chaired the Foundation’s East Meets West gala. Together they inspired others to support the hospital’s programs and to assure that world-class care was available to their friends, family, and neighbors. When discussions began regarding the new Sequoia Hospital, the Cresci’s were outspoken ambassadors for the hospital. As a member of the Foundation Board, Kathy helped to guide the Capital Campaign in support of the project. Though she continued to face cancer, Kathy was a tireless advocate and was appointed to Sequoia Hospital’s Community Advisory Council and elected Vice Chair of the Foundation’s Board of Directors before concluding her nine-year term.

In Fall 2011, after a 13-year battle with cancer, Kathy Cresci passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by Andy, Lisa, and her loving family. Her enduring legacy continues to fill the halls of Sequoia Hospital.

Foundation events provide grateful patients and prospective donors a forum to learn more about the hospital and the foundation while allowing existing donors to identify their opportunity for impact.

In 1985, in the Foundation’s early days, legendary actor and comedian Bob Hope entertained our Foundation guests and in 2012 we continued the tradition welcoming another legendary

performer, Dr. Bill Cosby. Honoring his boyhood friend, esteemed Sequoia cardiologist, Dr. Edward Anderson. Dr. Cosby entertained a sold-out room of Foundation guests at the Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay. Proceeds from the event benefitted the Sequoia Hospital Heart and Vascular Institute.

The traditional Foundation gala, like that hosted by Kathy and Andy Cresci, and our annual food and wine event were blended once again in 2012 to become the magical Under the Big Top evening. Held in a new location, under the shade of the oaks on a private Atherton estate, the event was co-chaired by Lisa Ulibarri Kerns and Kelley Roberts and benefitted the expansion of Sequoia Hospital’s award-winning Birth Center.

Closing the year was our annual Invitational Golf Tournament co-chaired by Gregory Engel, M.D.; Beverly Joyce, M.D.; and Greg Kemist. We were joined this year by PGA Tour and Champions Tour veteran Mark Pfeil as we raised funds in support of Sequoia Hospital’s Emergency Department.

foundation events

Impactful gatherings. Meaningful discussions.Kathy and Andy Cresci served as Chairs of the Foundation’s

2002 East Meets West gala, engaging friends and raising both

awareness and funds for the hospital’s life-changing programs.

In 2005, Olga Sommer, a long-time patient of Sequoia Hospital received the unfortunate news that her lengthy battle with leukemia and lupus was nearing its end. Rather than retreating quietly, Olga and her husband, Fred, openly approached the Sequoia Hospital Foundation to see what they could do in support of the hospital’s Infusion Center that had so compassionately cared for Olga. Their first gifts helped purchase comfortable chairs for those receiving infusion treatments. Next, they funded a blanket warmer for the department, followed by a patient scale, and a television. They had only just begun.

Olga passed away late in 2006 but not before instilling in Fred the importance of providing for Sequoia Hospital’s future. He continues to give passionately in her memory, and to assure that Sequoia is cared for even after his passing. Fred Sommer has joined the Foundation’s Legacy Circle by including Sequoia Hospital in his planning with a charitable gift annuity. When the new Sequoia Hospital opens this year, the Infusion Center’s waiting department will be named in memory of Olga Sommer, loving wife and mother. The dedication to Olga is a lasting honor to the impact she and Fred have had on the care provided to Sequoia’s patients.

planned giving

Giving today. Impacting our tomorrow.

Before her passing Kathy Cresci, together with her husband Andy,

met with the Sequoia Hospital Foundation to discuss providing

for the hospital’s exciting future in her estate planning.

Like Kathy, Andy, and Lisa Cresci, involvement with Sequoia Hospital is also a family affair for the Burns family. Harmon Burns joined the Sequoia Hospital Foundation’s Board of Directors in 1996 and in 2007 his now widow, Sue Burns was elected to the Board. The family’s legacy at Sequoia crosses generational lines and today Harmon and Sue’s son-in-law, Robert Dean, is a member of both the Foundation’s Finance and Grants Committee and the Board of Directors.

A family’s giving comes as the result of individual care and unique experiences. Sequoia has cared for three generations of the Burns family and as we looked towards the hospital’s future, the family stepped forward. Harmon and Sue, with their daughters Trina Dean and Tori Humphry (and their husbands Robert and Steve), agreed that the future of Sequoia Hospital was of critical importance to our community. In that spirit, and

in Harmon’s memory, Sue pledged $1 million from the Burns Family Foundation to the new Sequoia Hospital Campaign. Within the new Patient Pavilion, the Burns Family Cardiac Special Procedures Area will serve future generations seeking care at Sequoia Hospital’s Heart and Vascular Institute.

capital campaign

Building an impactful future.Within the Patient Pavilion opening in 2013, the Surgical and Intensive Care Waiting Area

has been named in honor of Kathy and Andy Cresci’s generous contribution to the new

Sequoia Hospital Campaign.

Dave Adams

Kent M. Adler, M.D.

Jamie Ahn

Elsie Alejandro, R.N.

Jose Alleje

Margo Allen, R.N.

John Amoro

Edward Anderson, M.D.

Katrin Anderson, M.D.

Gary Aron, M.D.

Marcie Aronow, R.N.

Suzanne Awad

Carole Baker, R.N.

Molly Banks, R.N.

Isabelle Beddow, M.D.

Richard Barrick, M.D.

Nichole Barry, M.D.

Chris Ann Bartol, R.N.

Laura Bauer-Domurat, R.N.

Bruce Benedick, M.D.

Julie Benson, R.N.

Kathie Berra, MSN

Stephen Blair, R.N.

Lori Bluvas, M.D.

Alberto A. Bolanos, M.D.

Lisa K. Boohar, M.D.

Julie Boone, R.N.

Susan Bowie, R.N.

Julie Bowman

Theresa Bowman, R.N.

Christina Bradford, R.N.

Connie Brandt, R.N.

Terri Brennan

Denise Brown, M.D.

Nick Brown

Dieter Bruno, M.D.

Barrett Bryan, M.D.

James A. Buckley, M.D.

Peter Bullock, M.D.

Norm R. Burkowski, R.N.

Hilda Buxton, R.N.

Elizabeth Byrne, M.S.

Carla Cambra

Kristene Canadas, R.N.

Kevin Case, R.N.

Luis J. Castro, M.D.

Zdenka Cejpkova, R.N.

Anita Chandrasena, M.D.

Beth Charvonia, R.N.

Karen Chee, M.D.

Elaine Chien Joing, M.D.

Patricia Cherrstrom, R.N.

Tony Chico, R.N.

Paul Cipriano, M.D.

Rita Corona, R.N.

Kim Costello, R.N.

Patricia Cowart

Ganel Craig, R.C.P.

Leo Dagovich, R.N.

Susan Daines

Walter Daniels, R.N.

Leda Dempsey

Suzanne Dey, M.D.

Matthew Dillon, P.A.

Mike Diltz

Nadya Dimaano, R.N.

Carol Dreher, R.N.

Arati M. Dunbar, M.D.

Christopher Dunn, M.D.

Anne Eaton, R.N.

Michael Eiffert, M.D.

Bradley C. Ekstrand, M.D.

Sherry Eldridge, R.N.

Bruce Ellison, M.D.

Gregory Engel, M.D.

Kevin Fahey

Michael Fahmy, M.D.

Susan Fast

L. Scott Feiler, M.D.

John Feng, M.D.

Jill Fetherolf, R.N.

Virginia Field, R.N.

Nicole Fioranelli, R.N.

Robert Fisher, M.D.

Damon Fong, R.N.

Colleen Gallagher, R.N.

Shefali Gandhi-List, M.D.

Vicky Garcia, R.N.

Dani Gasparini

Vincent Gaudiani, M.D.

Laurence A. Gavin, M.D.

Jean W. Gillon, M.D.

Cherri Giovannini, R.V.T.

Paul J. Godin, M.D.

Charlotte Gonzales, M.D.

Toby I. Gottheiner, M.D.

Lynne Grant, R.N.

Angela Grauel, R.N.

Ronald Greenwald, M.D.

Tanya Gualco, R.N.

Patrick Hanley, M.D.

Anthony Hanni, R.N,

Adam Harmon, M.D.

James M. Hartford. M.D.

John Hayward, M.D.

Nichole R. Herbert, M.D.

Tomoaki Hinohara, M.D.

Elissa Hirschmann, R.N.

Robert Q. Hoang, M.D.

Gerard A. Hoff, M.D.

John D. Hoff, M.D.

Patricia Hough, R.N.

Mary Houweling, R.N.

Steven Howard, M.D.

Dennis Hughes, M.D.

Anselma Hughes-Pitoni, R.N.

Angela Hunt

Anneliese Hunter, R.N.

Michelle Isonio, R.N.

David Jablons, M.D.

David A. Jacoby, M.D.

Gail T. Jacoby, M.D.

David James, R.N.

Gwenn Jewell, R.N.

Jehane Jones, R.N.

Nancy Jones, R.N.

Fran Joslyn

Beverly Joyce, M.D.

Jelena Kao, M.D.

Roger Kao, M.D.

Vineet Kapur, M.D.

Edward M. Katz, M.D.

Tonja Kearney, R.N.

Wilson Kee, P.A.

Jan Keever

Barbara Kellogg, R.N.

JoAnn C. Kemist

Nancy Kerns, R.N.

Jieun Kim, R.N.

Patti Kippels, R.N.

Elizabeth Kocot, M.D.

Melissa Kong, M.D.

Keith Korver, M.D.

Jeffrey M. Krakower, M.D.

Julie Kruljac, R.N.

Mary Ksander, R.N.

Joyce Kumar

Purnima Kumar

Stephanie Kurz

Veronica Landfried, R.N.

Mary Larson, M.D.

Laurie Lawson, R.N.

Christina Le, R.C.P.

Andrew Lee, M.D.

Helena Lee, R.N.

Cynthia Leung, M.D.

Scott D. Levenson, M.D.

Curtis D. Leviant, M.D.

Duncan Lewis, R.N.

Daniel Libke, M.D.

Melissa S. Lim, M.D.

Cristiane Lin, M.D.

Andrew Liu, M.D.

Donna Losey, R.N.

Kyaw Lwin, M.D.

Gary D. MacGregor, M.D.

Khorshed Madan, M.D.

Edwin Madelo, R.N.

Krissy Mangiola

Sidney Marchasin, M.D.

Fred Marcus, M.D.

Ariel Marks, M.D.

Sally Marsh, R.N.

Marty Martinez

Denise Mattingly, R.N.

Sonja Mattson, R.N.

Henry Mayer, M.D.

Bruce J. McAuley, M.D.

Elizabeth McCabe

Carl McCallum, R.N.

Daniel McFarland, M.D.

Michelle McKenney, R.N.

Trisha McVey, R.N.

R. Hardwin Mead, M.D.

John Meharg, M.D.

Carol Merryfield, M.D.

PJ Meys, R.N.

Andrea Milanos, R.N.

Stina Miller

Helen Monk, R.T.T.

Virginia Morrow, N.P.

Jonah Mullens, D.P.M.

Lynne Murphy

John P. Nelligan, M.D.

Philip Ng, M.D.

Duc Marcel Nguyen, M.D.

Sunita Nigam, R.N.

Tad Nishimura, M.D.

Janet Nuccitelli-Miller, R.N.

Sally O’Brien, R.N.

Julie O’Callahan, M.D.

Katherine O’Hanlan, M.D.

John D. O’Holleran, M.D.

Michael S. O’Holleran, M.D.

Heather O’Neill, R.N.

Mikyoung Oh, R.N.

Virginia Okabayashi

Debbie Oldham, R.N.

George R. Oldham, M.D.

Neda Pakdaman, M.D.

Michael Papalian, M.D.

Anjini Pappis, R.N.

Rob Patrawala, M.D.

Chisann Paw, R.N.

Marjorie Petrakis

Jolly Philip, M.D.

Selena Pinkerton, R.N.

Julie Piombo, R.N.

Jagdip S. Powar, M.D.

Sara Powers, R.N.

Satya Prasad

Marie President, M.D.

David Pusateri, M.D.

Michael Putnam, P.A.

Nilima Ragavan, M.D.

YeYe Ramirez

Lyle Rausch, M.D.

Aleeta Reed

Stacey Ringham, R.N.

Henry Ritter, M.D.

Michael A. Ruder, M.D.

Robert Russo, M.D.

Jan Rydfors, M.D.

Umesh K. Sab, M.D.

Cynthia Sackman

Mark Saleh, M.D.

Irma Santillan, R.N.

Sheri Sassarini, R.N.

George Schmagranoff, M.D.

Aron Schuftan, M.D.

Lisa Setchell, R.N.

Jeffrey M. Shapiro, M.D.

Dennis Sheehan, M.D.

Perry M. Shoor, M.D.

Dorothy Shoup, M.D.

Erin Silk, R.N.

Anne-Marie Smith, R.N.

Catherine Smith, R.N.

Daniel Smith, R.N.

Nellis A. Smith, M.D.

Myung-Sun Song

Tanya Spirtos, M.D.

Donald St. Claire, Jr., M.D.

Kathy Stambaugh

Margaret Stephens, R.C.P.

Katie Stevens, R.N.

Margaret Stringer, R.N.

Steven Struck, M.D.

Kathy Stumbaugh, R.N.

Judy Sullivan, N.P.

Pam Sullivan, R.N.

Taemin Surh, M.D.

Anita Szeto, R.N.

Mojdeh Talebian, M.D.

Thelma Taylor

Catherine Taylor

Sigal Tene, M.D.

Gina Thomas, R.C.P.

Tina Thomsen, R.N.

Billy Thornton, R.N.

Chris Threatt, M.D.

James D. Torosis, M.D.

Ninh Tran, M.D.

Colleen True, R.N.

Jai Uttam, M.D.

Carlos Valdespino

Richard Valenti

Glenna Vaskelis

Stephen Vaughan, M.D.

Sevag Vezirian, R.N.

Conrad Vial, M.D.

Don Vieira, R.N.

Mary Vizzi, R.N.

Linda Waller, R.S.G.T.

Wei Wang, R.N.

Vicki Welsh, M.D.

Richard Wheat, M.D.

Diana White, R.N.

Jeff Whitnack

Arnita J. Williams

Nancy Willis

Byron Wilson, M.D.

J. Robert Wilson, M.D.

Roger Winkle, M.D.

Kari Wolf, R.N.

Lawrence Wolfe, M.D.

Rebecca Wolfe, R.N.

Jessica Wong, M.D.

Kelly Wood, R.N.

Joni Yamamoto, R.H.T.

Vicky Yang, M.D.

Amy Young

C. Dale Young, M.D.

Pamela Young, R.N.

Haydee Zamudio, R.N.

James J. Zimmerman, M.D.

California Cancer Care

Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital

Pacific Coast Cardiac & Vascular Surgeons

Sequoia Hospital

Sequoia Hospital Admitting Department

Sequoia Hospital Better Breathing Group

Sequoia Hospital Birth Center

Sequoia Hospital Cardiac Catheterization Lab

Sequoia Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit

Sequoia Hospital Cardiac Surveillance Unit

Sequoia Hospital’s Cardiac & Vascular Surgeons

Sequoia Hospital Chaplain Services

Sequoia Hospital Diabetes Clinic

Sequoia Hospital Emergency Department

Sequoia Hospital Emergency Department Physicians Group

Sequoia Hospital Foundation Staff

Sequoia Hospital ICU Department

Sequoia Hospital Intensive Care Nursery

Sequoia Hospital Infusion Center

Sequoia Hospital Laboratory

Sequoia Hospital Mental Health Unit

Sequoia Hospital MRI Department

Sequoia Hospital MSO Unit

Sequoia Hospital Nursing Staff

Sequoia Hospital Physical Therapy

Sequoia Hospital Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Sequoia Hospital Pulmonary Rehab Unit

Sequoia Hospital Radiology Department

Sequoia Hospital Radiation/Oncology Department

Sequoia Hospital Short Stay Unit

Sequoia Hospital Sleep Disorder Center

Sequoia Hospital Valet Services

Sequoia Medical Group

Women’s Care Medical Group

guardian angelsSequoia Hospital’s grateful patients often ask how they can thank a caregiver who made a profound impact on their care. The Foundation’s Guardian Angel program provides an opportunity for donors to honor their caregivers while giving support to patient care and programs.

The following 340 physicians, nurses, volunteers, staff members, and departments are members of the Sequoia Hospital Foundation’s Guardian Angel Registry.

Contributions of all sizes help to determine the funding Sequoia Hospital Foundation is able to provide for hospital equipment and programs, but the ties forged over time often result in the greatest impact. The Sequoia Hospital Foundation’s relationship with the Carl Gellert and Celia Berta Gellert Foundation spans nearly two decades and has resulted in gifts of more than $680,000. Gifts dramatically increased when the Gellert Foundation’s generosity inspired others to give.

Board members of the Carl Gellert and Celia Berta Gellert Foundation, including Kathy Cresci’s husband Andy, have voted to approve funding that has touched Sequoia Hospital’s Laboratory, Birth Center, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Radiation Oncology, cardiac programs, and nursing students, among others. The Gellert board’s decision in 2010 to grant $300,000 to the new Sequoia Hospital campaign was a milestone action that assures their generosity will impact every member of our community who enters Sequoia’s new Patient Pavilion for generations to come.

major giving

Building impactful relationships.In sharing her own story, Kathy Cresci inspired others to give from the

heart. In doing so, she left an unseen mark on all those who received care

in the areas of the hospital she and those she inspired supported.

Doris Angell

George & Winnie Biocini

Jacqueline Blake

Samuel & Carol Brooks

John & Lynn Caldwell

Cristina Cosio

Shirley M. Crawford

Andrew A. Cresci

Nancy J. Demma

Marcelline J. Freeman

Helen F. Frevel, M.D. &

M. Adnan Sharkiah, M.D.

W. Howard & Martha Girdlestone

Nathalie F. Gross

Frank & Theresa Hannig

Barbara B. Hultgren

Greg & JoAnn C. Kemist

Claudia Keys & William Conklin

Daniel Liebowitz, M.D.

Lorry Lokey

George & Karen McCown

Jack AkninEdward T. Anderson, M.D.Mary BartaldoAudrey BeegerJim BeegerWilliam H. BeegerJulie Biglieri, R.N., M.P.A.George & Winnie BiociniAldo BottoJames A. Buckley, M.D.Erin CallaghanJack D. CampbellRandy CampbellSo L. ChanDiane CheslerHoward K. ChoiHerbert K. CockettLourenco CorreiaAndrew A. CresciKathy A. Cresci

Lawrence CroninRichard DanielsHoward DaschbachJames EconnRobert T. Franceschini, Sr.Raymond FurterDani GaspariniIna P. GavinCharles L. Geraci, M.D.Paul GillespieMildred A. GreenwoldLoretta HaleFrank L. HannigLaura M. HealyHenry D. KannerGreg B. KemistJoAnn C. KemistGloria KennettWilliam Kennett, M.D.Jean Kidder

James KilburgBetty KnippRichard KoralKaren F. KruegerBruce LacinaGary LampertClyde LandisNorma Jean Marchetti MoyesFred MarinoWinifred W. MaytumR. Hardwin Mead, M.D.John B. MoreyNorma J. MoyesSylvia M. NelsonJeanne F. NevilleAngelo NicolaiSteve PennaJohn RaineriDenise RedlickHerbert Rosenbaum

Charles RossiniSequoia Hospital VolunteersDavid ScharffSuzie SheedyThelma T. Taylor, R.N.Leone TeelLeanor TerritoJoseph TerritoCharlotte H. TomFrancis H. TomLaura TrewinScott UccelliFrank VaskelisGlenna L. VaskelisRita VierraJohn WagstaffeBerkeley WardAlex WrightTim Yant

legacy circle

tributes 2012

Including the Sequoia Hospital Foundation in your planned giving and estate planning is an excellent way to provide for the future of Sequoia Hospital and the care of coming generations. Those who give in this way are members of the Sequoia Hospital Foundation’s Legacy Circle. We invite you to learn more about our planned giving programs at sequoiahospitalfoundation.org/plannedgiving and encourage you to speak with your financial advisor about your own estate planning.

H.R. & Lynn Nawahine

Barbara J. Nissen

Brandt & La Vey Norquist

Maurice & Rosemary Quain

Ilse Rosenbaum

Fred Sommer

Henry J. Thierry

Frank & Glenna Vaskelis

Olga M. Williamson

Clark E. Woodward

Marie C. Zahn

Gifts may be made to the Sequoia Hospital Foundation in honor or in memory of friends and loved ones. Giving in this way provides a touching tribute and a meaningful way to remember those who have impacted your life. Gifts made in these individuals’ names were received during the 2011–2012 fiscal year.

An individual’s impact is not always measured by what they are able to give financially. It may also be a factor of their contribution of time and talent. The Sequoia Hospital Foundation provides numerous opportunities for community involvement through our advisory committees, events, and strategic programs.

As a tireless advocate and ambassador for Sequoia Hospital, Kathy Cresci knew the importance of continually educating and expanding Sequoia’s family and our reach in the community. She brought those close to her to our Foundation events to learn more about Sequoia and included them in our programs whenever possible. Many in turn brought their own friends while others became volunteers and advocates themselves. Most recently, when Kathy’s husband Andy joined the Foundation’s Board of Directors, the Cresci name joined others that include Hannig, Burns, and Parcell; families with multiple members who have been elected to leadership positions and who have made Sequoia Hospital a family priority.

planning for tomorrow

fiscal year 2012

funds raised

funds granted

funds held

Engaging individuals. Empowering impact.Kathy Cresci understood that while giving a gift is meaningful, leading by example and inspiring

the spirit of philanthropy in others can have a far-reaching impact.

Capital Campaign/New Sequoia Hospital $1,260,165

Sequoia Community Continuing Care Program $630,166

Linear Accelerator $601,475

Heart & Vascular Institute/Cardiac Services $402,055

Birth Center/Perinatal Services $173,319

Strategic Innovation & Enhancement $127,542

Kennett Nursing Scholarship & Endowment $125,835

Other $83,973

Cardiac ElectroPhysiology Equipment $481,562

Orthopedic & General Surgery Equipment $385,313

High Dose Rate Brachytherapy Unit $380,445

Cardiovascular Surgery Equipment $132,166

Nursing Scholarships $87,500

Carbon Dioxide Monitors for Lab/ER Depts. $64,828

Airstrip for Cardiac Monitoring $20,631

Patient Foreign Language Translation System $4,925

Capital Campaign/New Sequoia Hospital $7,246,079

General Endowment $5,121,616

“Greatest Need” $3,516,287

Women’s Health Center $2,035,204

Cardiac & Radiation/Oncology Endowments $1,493,662

Kennett Nursing Scholarship & Endowment $516,419

Heart & Vascular Institute/Cardiac Services $394,791

Other Restricted Funds $388,866

Linear Accelerator $259,835

Birth Center/Perinatal Services $182,119

Sequoia Guest House $133,334

Cancer, Radiation Oncology $114,615

Health & Wellness Outreach & Education $82,369

total

$3,404,530

total

$1,557,370

total

$21,485,196

Acacia Capital Corp.

Ellen Ackerman

Vemelyn Acosta Macaraeg & Rufo Macaraeg

Chuck Acquisto

James Adams

Bonnie & Tony Addario

Raj & Reena Agrawal

Kevin Ainsworth

Eric Alburger

Alliance Roofing Company

Robert & Carol Alvernaz

Aaron & Leigh Amaro

Ameriprise Financial

Amici Cellars

Amphora Winery

Eddie Anderson, M.D. & Lois Anderson

Jill Anderson

Angela’s Clothing Boutique

Anonymous

Apple Matching Gifts Program

Gary Aron, M.D. & Frances Aron

Geraldine Ashtiani

Darrell Baggs

Brian & Kelly Baird

Tammy Balzer

Rafi Bamdad & Kathy Nabavi

Alpio Barbara

Frank & Kathy Bartaldo

Gratia & Jeff Barton

Ruth Beckner

Bill & Audrey Beeger

Barbara Beeger-Kanner

Wendy & Bader Behbehani

Linda Bell

Bella Umbrella

Belle Haven Realty Co.

Mark & Sheri Bentley

Mike & Myrna Bergeron

Sanjay Beri & Ava Malla

Beth Berkson & Rob Das

Jerry & Elli Bernacchi

Marty Bernard, R.N.

Richard & Miriam Bettinger

Dave Biasotti

Julie Biglieri-Boone, R.N., M.P.A.

Simone Bishop

Black Mountain Properties

Diana Bloch

Bohannon Foundation

Judy Boohar

Lisa Boohar, M.D.

Rudy & Charlene Borneo

Anna Marie & Larry Boucher

Sean Bourke, M.D. & Sinda Mein

Vern & Beverly Bowling

Michele & R. Eugene Boyer

Marcus & Jessica Bragg

Tom & Polly Bredt

Barb & Dave Breen

Jack & Lisa Brennan

Dieter Bruno, M.D.

David & Barbara Brunson

Charlton & Susan Buckley

Winnie Buckley

Lola Bugatto

Burns Family Foundation

Don & Sheila Caddes

John & MaryAnn Cadrett

Cameron Hughes Wine

Gretchen & Donald Campbell

Jeanne Campbell

Guido & Martha Canclini

Eleanor Canova-Davis, Ph.D.

Cardiovascular Medicine & Coronary Interventions, Inc.

Jack & Raegene Castle

Luis Castro, M.D. & Leticia Plasencia, M.D.

Joanie Cavanaugh & Steve Guggenheim

CentiMark Corporation

Park & Elizabeth Chamberlain

Lorianne & Nick Chammas

Anita Chandrasena, M.D.

Chantilly

Alex Chases

Linde & Amar Cheema

Mary Christen-Crighton & David Crighton

Brian & Nancy Christensen

Dick & Barbara Christensen

Marian Christensen

Raymond & Marian Christensen

Gene Chung

Al Cleary, III

Sheryn Cockett

Hal & Lillian Coehlo

Dolly & Thomas Colby

Jennifer & Anthony Coleman

LaVern Colgate

Michele & Ronny Conway

Ronald & Gayle Conway

Gary Cooper & Bill Fanning

Antonio Correia

Kim Costello, R.N.

County Consumer Plumbing & Repair Services

Bryan & Alexis Courson

Kathy & Bob Courson

Mike & Amy Courson

Nancy Coxwell

David & Renee Crawford

CreoLa

Andrew A. Cresci

Mario & Barbara Cresci

Audrey Crevelt

Carey & Jamie D’Alessandro

Leonore & Howard Daschbach

Rob & Trina Dean

Marti deBenedetti

Degree HVAC, Inc.

Clay & Carol Del Secco

Louise DellaMaggiora

Les & Judy Denend

Enrica D’Ettorre & Pierluigi Zappacosta

Gene Devencenzi

Dignity Health

Christopher & Tara Dobrec

Domenico Wines

Donato’s Enoteca

Deanna Dooley

Dooley Insurance & Financial Services

Jennifer Doran, R.N.

Jack & Carol Douglass

Pietro Dova

Chris Dunn, M.D. & Martha Dunn

Edwards Lifesciences

Ken & Rose Egan

Michael Eiffert, M.D.

Brad Ekstrand, M.D. & Diana Ekstrand

Sherry Eldridge, R.N.

Sally & David Ellison

Carson & Helmy Eltoukhy

Bob Eng

Donald & Judith Engel

Greg Engel, M.D. & Didi Engel

Don & Gloria Escallier

Events, Etc.

Evvia Estiatorio

Kevin Fahey

Bill Fanning & Gary Cooper

Art Faro & Eileen Cassidy

Dora Fergason

Sandy Ferrando & Ken Flower

Charles Field, Jr.

Paul Fielder, Ph.D. & Beverly Joyce, M.D.

Les & Kay Filler

Tony & Sara Filly

Frank & Jeanne Fischer

Bear Fisher

Jack & Marie Fitzpatrick

Robert Flint, Jr.

Florabella

Rick & Donna Fluegel

Michael & Pamela Fong

Dean & Ellen Forbes

David Forter & Margaret Race Forter

T. Jack Foster

Rosanne Foust & Jim Hartnett

Bob Franceschini, Sr.

Franklin Templeton Investments

Marcie Freeman

Friedlin & Associates

Frog’s Tooth Winery

John Froman & Anna Matveeva

Lisa & Marcel Gani

Gabe Garcia & Marni Brown

Dani Gasparini & Alyn Beals

Louisa Gasparini

Carl Gellert & Celia Berta Gellert Foundation

Asha Genske

Geoffrey’s Diamonds & Goldsmith

Aaron Gershenberg & Julia Massa

Mara Giattina, M.D. & Kevin Reece

Sara Gieseler

Jean Gillon, M.D.

Howard & Martha Girdlestone

Josh Glynn

Laurie & Gabe Glynn

Josephina Gomez

Ruth & Leo Gonzales

Rich Gordon & Dennis McShane

Gordon Biersch Restaurant

Chrystel Goss

Mike & Shelly Gould

Bill & Susan Graham

Lynne Grant, R.N. & Eric Trojak

Peter & Carol Grassi

Bob Grassilli

Jessie Greaney, R.N.

Ronald & Doris Green

Joe & Nancy Greenbach

Greenwood Company

Vaughn Griffin

Steve Guggenheim & Joanie Cavanaugh

J. Anthony Guichard, M.D. & Beverly Guichard

Mary Gundelach

Jacob Haimson, DSc & Sarah Donaldson

Half Moon Bay Golf Links

David & Dorothy Hall

Charlie Hanford, M.D.

Frank & Denise Hannig

Frank & Theresa Hannig

Ron Hansman & Catha Hall

Hanzell Vineyards

Harbor Lights Foundation

Adam Harmon, M.D. & Sarida Paley

Casey & Marta Harmon

Joanne Harrington

Jerry & Judith Harris

Karen & Paul Harrison

Gail Harrold

Tom Harshman & Stan Gwyn

Ward Hart, M.D. & Frances Hart

Toby & Keith Harter

Scott & Krissy Haslam

Have A Ball Foundation

Fred & Jo Ann Hawley

Head Over Heels

HEDCO Foundation

Sharon Henderson

Her Coconess Confections

Herbst Foundation

Sherie Hickman & Vincent Gaines

Pete & Tina Hodgson

Michael Hollett, M.D. & Ann Hollett

Carl & Karen Honaker

Steven Howard, M.D. & Diane Howard

Susie Huetteman

Cameron Hughes & Jessica Kogan

Erik & Monique Hughes

Jonathan Hull

Tori & Steve Humphrey

Hunt Construction Group

Todd & Katie Husak

Chad & Lindsey Hutchinson

Steve & Gail Hynding

IBM Corporation Matching Grants Program

Ron & Marti Inouye

Michelle Isonio

Nori & Ron Jabba

Jacobs Engineering Foundation

Tim & Atsuko Jenks

Joe Christensen Inc.

John Bentley’s Restaurant

Fran Johnson

Gayle Johnson, R.N.

Brinker & Michele Johnston

Robert Johnstone

Don Jones, M.D.

Eva Jones

Nancy Jones, R.N.

K & L Wine Merchants

Patrica Kahl

Katie Kane & Larry Stoopenkoff

J.J. & Molly Kardwell

Cindy Kasali

Kyle Katz

Peter & Lynne Keady

JoAnn C. & Greg Kemist

Edward & Eileen Kennedy

Gloria Kennett

Lisa & Tim Kerns

Mike & Fiona Kerns

Mike & Chris King

Bob & Dorothy Kissick

Al & Sally Knorp

donorsThe Sequoia Hospital Foundation believes that every gift is meaningful. We are proud to utilize 100% of every dollar donated to support patient care and programs at Sequoia, ensuring that our donor’s contributions have the greatest impact possible.

The following donors contributed $250.00 or more during the 2011–2012 fiscal year.

George Koenig, M.D. & Beth Koenig

James & Mingchu Koo

John Koza

Karen Krueger & George Roque

Prem Kumar

Pamela Kunz & Jeffrey Kwan

Roland & Audrey Lampert

Pete Landre

Ken & Cindi Lane

Dave & Suzie Larwood

Lee Mendelson Productions

Left Bank

Lester Consulting Group, Inc.

Curtis Leviant, D.P.M. & Melissa Leviant

Lexus Champions for Charity

Melissa Lim, M.D.

Joanna Lin, M.D.

Randy & Kathy Lipps

Locanda Positano

Chuck Loft

Lorry Lokey

Andy & Worth Ludwick

Lulu’s on the Alameda

Martha & Chuck Lumia

Nappy & Liza Jane MacNaughton

Syrus & Farnaz Madavi

Paul & Barbara Madsen

James & Anita Marino

Jane Marmor, M.D. & Michael Marmor, M.D.

William Marr

Sally & Frank Marsh

Mark & Kathleen Martella

Lindsy Martin

Daniel Marusich & Kate Wormington

Crystal & Brian Marvin

Ruby Mason

Raj & Sonia Mathai

Duncan & Shirley Matteson

Joe & Betsy McCabe

Eddie & Judy McCarthy

James & Margaret Ann McClenahan

Karen & George McCown

Alex & Anne Marie McGraw

John & Angela McGuire

Gisela McKellar Anschuetz

Donna McKinney

Edward McMahon

Marc & Marjorie McMorris

Cindy Medakovic

Medtronic, CRM

Umang Mehta, M.D.

Carol Merryfield, M.D. & Jon Ross

Luigina Metcalfe

Marty & Pamela Miller

Stina Miller

Phyllis Moldaw

Scott Montgomery

Moon Mayoras Architects, Inc.

Guillermo “Memo” Morantes

Joann Morey

Evelyn & Edward Morga

Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management

Lissa Morgenthaler-Jones & David Jones

Jim Morris

Mervin & Roslyn Morris

Priscilla Morse

Jan Mortimer

Christophe & Cristina Moustirats

James & Twila Munger

Teresa Murphy

Navarro Vineyards

Frances Nelson

Sylvia Nelson

Jeanne Neville

Joan & George Newcombe

Tad Nishimura, M.D. & Heather Nishimura

Barbara Nissen

Bud & La Vey Norquist

Northern California Golf Association

Noureddine Nouri

Shizuko Obuchi

Julie O’Callahan, M.D. & Bill O’Callahan

Bob & Sue O’Donnell

Hiro & Betty Ogawa

Kate O’Hanlan, M.D. & Leonie Walker

Michael O’Holleran, M.D. & Joan O’Holleran

Virginia & David Okabayashi

Nancy Olsen, R.N.

Brian & Meredith O’Malley

Omnicell, Incorporated

Marshall & Jeanne O’Neill

Wayne Ott

Ben & Mary Pacheco

Susan Paden

Jenna & Christopher Parker

Pathways Home Health, Hospice & Private Duty

Patrón Spirits

Joan Paul

Bob Pavy, M.D. & Julia Hollister

Peninsula Gastroenterology Medical Group

Peninsula Pathologists Medical Group, Inc.

James & Marlene Peoples

Adrian & Lori Perica

Peter Uccelli Foundation

John & Diane Petersdorf

Hal Petrocchi, Sr.

Dale & Carolee Petterson

Charlotte & Jason Pfannenstiel

Joyce Pharriss

Piacere Ristorante

Clarence & Dona Pierce

Pink Tangerine

Angelo Pitto

Jack & Anita Popik

Wes & Anne Poulson

Jagdip Powar, M.D. & Robin Powar

Professional Home Care + Associates

Provident Credit Union

David Pusateri, M.D.

Joe Putnam

Marty & Anne Putnam

Putnam Dealer Group

Mike & Diane Putterman

Pam Quasney

Nilima Ragavan, M.D. & Vivek Ragavan

Richard & Rosemary Rainoldi

Ranger Pipelines, Inc.

Sreekanth & Sharmila Ravi

Recology San Mateo County

Redwood City Industrial Saltworks, Inc.

Redwood General Tire Service Co. Inc.

George Roberts

Mark & Kelley Roberts

Rebecca Rosecrans

Ilse Rosenbaum

John & Andrea Ross

Ernie & Debra Rossi

Bill Royer

Dennis & Christie Royer

Daniel Rubin, M.D. & Lina Swisher

Harvey & Anastasia Rutenberg

Faramaz Safinia, M.D. & Mariam Safinia

Steve E. & Julie San Filippo

San Francisco Giants

San Francisco Zoological Society

San Mateo Credit Union

Ron Sanchez

Tom Saphar

Niki Saxena, M.D.

Ray & Jean Schaaf

Victor & Janet Schachter

Paul Scharbo

Frank & Carol Schembri

Frances Schilling

Rosa Schlapfer-Rosoff, R.N., IBCLC

Roger Schwab & Denise Kupperman

Joanne Scott

Jennifer Scully

John & Marianne Sensiba

Sensiba San Filippo, LLP

Sequoia Healthcare District

Sequoia Hospital Emergency Department Physicians Group

Sequoia Hospital Professional Staff

Sequoia Medical Group Cardiothoracic Surgery Department

Marife Sevilla

Bohdan Shabatura

Jeff & Nancy Shanley

George Shea

Suzie & Declan Sheedy

Dennis Sheehan, M.D. & Sharon Ann Sheehan

Kathleen Shelton

John & Sheri Shenk

John Sherck, M.D.

Perry Shoor, M.D. & Barbara Shoor

Patty Short

Siemens Industry, Inc.

Silicon Valley Cardiology

Sindoni Consulting & Management Services, Inc.

Frank Sinnott

Sir Francis Drake Hotel

Dean & Dorothy Skanderup

Roger Skarston

Sodaro Estate Winery

George & Maureen Sollman

Bill & Karen Sonneborn

Alison Sonsini

Jose Sousa

Bob Spence

Chris & Sarah Sperry

Phyllis Speser

Tod & Diana Spieker

Jeremy & Lynn Spielman

Tanya Spirtos, M.D. & Elias Eleftheriades

Sports Orthopedic & Rehabilitation

Sprinkles Cupcakes

Don & Anne Stager

Stationary Engineers, Local 39

Janet Steele

Edward & Shirley Stokes

Kevin & Aimee Strain

StubHub!

Kris & Gene Sullivan

Philip & Kimberly Summe

Donald & Beth Sweet

Karl & Katherine Sylvester

Mojdeh Talebian, M.D. & Sarhad Fouladi

Teels Jewelry

Ken Tehaney

Sigal Tene, M.D. & Gil Tene

Ray & Mary Lou Terwilliger

Raymond Teys

The Conco Companies

The Core Group

The Danford Foundation

The Michelson Foundation

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

Debbie Thomas

Thomas Fogarty Winery & Vineyards

Chris Threatt, M.D. & Mia Threatt

Philip Tice

Betty Till & Gary White

Dee & Laura Lou Tolles

Topanga Vineyards

Rachel Toro

James Torosis, M.D. & Susan Cummings

Town

Towne Park

Trojak Knier Winery

John & Pauline Tsu

Paula Uccelli

Joan & Ernie Ulibarri

United American Bank

Ian Vallely

Glenna L. & Frank Vaskelis

Linda & Mervin Vater

Manuel & Mary Jo Vieira

Eleanor Vigilante, R.N. & Albert Ciesielka

Anders Vinther

Marie & John Violet

Frank & Nancy Viverito

Randy Vogel

Robert & Judith Walker

Mark & Marie Walp

Reino & Barbara Wantin

Don & Sharon Warren

Greg & Shannon Weaver

Bob & Mary Webster

Catherine Webster

David Weisenberg, M.D. & Kathleen Weisenberg

Wells Fargo Social Responsibility Group

Mike & Amy Wendling

Phillip & Robin Whalen

Bettina Whaley

Joan Wheelwright, M.D.

Caroline White

Oscia & David Wilson

Roger Winkle, M.D. & Lynn Winkle

Women’s Care Medical Group

Dan & Sally Wong

Stephen Wood

Woodside Bakery & Cafe

Woodside Vineyards

Jimmy Lee & Darlene Woodson

Kate Wormington

Alex & Cher Wright

Timothy Wu

Paul & Cynthia Yock

Donald & Mary Young

Joan Young

John Young, Pharm.D.

Young M.D. & Boohar M.D., Inc.

Marie Zahn

Wendy Zeng, M.D.

Jamie & Kevin Zerber

Anne Le Ziblatt & Peter Ziblatt

Steve Zoner

Zouves Fertility Center

Richard & Jean Zukin

donors

Lisa Boohar, M.D. Andrew A. Cresci Robert Dean Gloria Kennett

Melissa Kong, M.D.

Martin Miller Guillermo “Memo” Morantes

Julie O’Callahan, M.D.

Robert O’Donnell R.P. “Dee” Tolles Joan Ulibarri Glenna L. Vaskelis

JoAnn C. Kemist

President

Steven E. San Filippo

Chair

David Larwood

Secretary/Treasurer

Deanna Dooley

Immediate Past Chair

Members

Sequoia Hospital // 2013 America’s 50 Best Hospitals Award by HealthGrades,™ the leading

independent health care ratings company

// HealthGrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence for 8 Years in a Row 2006 – 2013

// 2012 HealthGrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for General Surgery and Specialty Excellence Award for General Surgery for 3 Years in a Row 2010 – 2012

Heart and Vascular Institute// HealthGrades Cardiac Care Excellence Award for 9 Years in a Row 2005 – 2013

// HealthGrades Ranked Sequoia Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Cardiac Surgery for 4 Years in a Row 2010 – 2013

// HealthGrades Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award for 4 Years in a Row 2010 – 2013

// HealthGrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care for 2 Years in a Row 2012 – 2013

// HealthGrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery 2012 for 2 Years in a Row 2012 – 2013

// 2012 Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care designation by Blue Cross of California and Blue Shield of California. Blue Distinction Centers for Cardiac Care provide a full range of cardiac care services, including inpatient cardiac care, cardiac rehabilitation, cardiac catheterization and cardiac surgery, meeting criteria that demonstrate reliability in delivering cardiac care and better overall outcomes for patients.

Women’s Health// 2012 HealthGrades Ranked Sequoia Among the Top 5% in the Nation

for Women’s Health

// 2012 HealthGrades Women’s Health Excellence Award

Birth Center// Voted a Family Favorite 2012 “Best Birth Center” and “Best Hospital” by

readers of Bay Area Parent Magazine. Voted “Best Hospital” 5 years in a row, “Best Birth Center” 3 years in a row.

Emergency Department// HealthGrades Emergency Medicine Excellence Award 2012

// HealthGrades Ranked Sequoia Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Emergency Medicine 2012

// HealthGrades Five-Star Recipient for Emergency Medicine in 2012

Stroke Care// HealthGrades 2012 Specialty Excellence Award for Stroke Care

// 2012 American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award

sequoia hospital awards

board of directors

The capacity for individual impact is limited only by our own imagination. Nine women in 1938 shared a vision for a community hospital in the mid-peninsula and today that hospital — Sequoia Hospital — is a 2013 HealthGrades™ America’s 50 Best Hospitals Award™ winner, according to the leading independent healthcare ratings company. In partnership with individuals like you, Sequoia impacts the lives of tens of thousands of patients each year and together we are planning today for the care of our community’s future generations.

Our friend Kathy Cresci was one of those touched by Sequoia’s care. In return, she left her own indelible mark within our halls. She shared her story, increasing awareness of the path she travelled so that others might travel the same road with comfort, dignity, and care. She led by example, inspiring others to do what they could for those in need. And when that was done, she took the time to reach out to those who had listened by picking up the telephone on behalf of the Foundation to simply offer her thanks to our donors.

I am inspired by the efforts of our hospital’s caregivers, touched by the support of our community, and humbled by the fact that Sequoia is where they choose to make their impact. It is these individuals, and those who appear on the preceding pages, that help to make Sequoia Hospital a special place.

giving to the foundation

dear friends

For more than a quarter of a century, the Sequoia

Hospital Foundation has been honored to serve as

your philanthropic partner, facilitating your individual

impact, and ensuring that Sequoia Hospital remains

a world-class center of excellence in the heart

of our community. Together we touch the lives

of every one of the thousands of patients who

receive their care at Sequoia Hospital each year.

Together we are shaping the face of healthcare

for generations to come.

Contributions to the Sequoia Hospital Foundation

may be made online, by mail, and by telephone.

Gifts may be made in memory or in honor of

friends, loved ones, or caregivers. They may include

direct financial support as well as donations of

stock or property.

Our staff is pleased to work with you to see that

your gift is made in a way that is meaningful to you

and honors your intent. You can be proud, knowing

that 100% of your donation will be used for patient

care and programs at Sequoia. Your contribution

will help to change and save lives.

If you are interested in supporting Sequoia

Hospital through a gift to the Sequoia Hospital

Foundation we invite you to visit us online at

sequoiahospitalfoundation.org or call our

office directly at (650) 367-5657 to learn more

about our programs, events, and campaigns.

thank youGlenna L. Vaskelis

Glenna L. Vaskelis President and C.E.O., Sequoia Hospital

Senior Vice President of Operations for the Bay Area, Dignity Health

Sequoia Hospital Foundation170 Alameda de las Pulgas, Redwood City, CA 94062-2799

P (650) 367-5657 // F (650) 369-0277

sequoiahospitalfoundation.org

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