the seton fund - spring 2015

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B ecause of you and your generosity toward Seton’s mission to care for the vulnerable, we are able to share amazing stories of healing with you. Perhaps no stories make our hearts as soft as those about a pregnant mother whose health is in crisis along with her unborn child’s. Nothing else could seem as vulnerable, as fragile. On a cold day last year, just after Christmas, Kim Reyes was run down and fighting a nasty cough. She made a doctor’s appointment. When she arrived, her breathing was extremely labored, and she was transported to a nearby hospital. Kim learned she had pneumonia and the H1N1 virus, the same strain that ignited the swine flu pandemic in 2009. The bigger surprise was learning that she was pregnant and in her second trimester. She had been stressed and had not been paying close attention to herself. To her shock, within 24 hours, she was much worse. Doctors told her she was dying and there were two lives at risk. Kim would have to be transferred to Seton for specialized care. “I just thought I’d be stuck in the hospital for a few days,” she said. “I thought with my age (38) and being healthy that I wouldn’t get the swine flu.” A LIFE-SAVING TRANSFER Dr. Jordan Weingarten, medical director of the only ECMO program in Central Texas located at Seton Medical Center Austin, got the call and sent an ambulance and two perfusionists to transfer her. ECMO, or Extracorporeal Membrane Oxy- genation, is a suite of devices that could breathe for her in place of her sick lungs. While Dr. Weingarten and the Seton Critical Care team managed Kim’s life-saving care, the perinatal team led by Dr. John Gianopoulos, Seton president and CEO of Perinatal Programs and Services, cared for her baby in utero. PERINATAL CARE FOR MOM AND BABY Perinatology encompasses neonatal care and maternal-fetal medicine for high-risk pregnancies. Examples include women with multi-fetal pregnancies, gestational diabetes, hypertension, or other significant complications such as lupus, active cancer, or flu and pneumonia like Kim suffered. “I checked on her baby’s vitals every day. Is the baby getting the proper nutrition? Is the placenta healthy? Is the fetus growing as it should? These are the things a perinatologist addresses. For Kim, I made recommendations on therapies that were best for her and safe for her baby,” said Dr. Gianopoulos. He adds, “I could not give more credit to the critical care team and the obstetrics and perinatal team at Seton Austin for the outstan ing care Kim received. We [CONTINUED ON PAGE 4] Medical education at Seton “Medicine is really a repertoire artyou learn by what you encounter.” TOM CAVEN, M.D., VICE PRESIDENT, MEDICAL AFFAIRS, UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER BRACKENRIDGE JENNIFER BOSS, EPILEPSY PATIENT “Thanks to the doctors I found right here at home, I’m living a full life.” SAVING LIVES, TWO BY TWO UNIQUE EXPERTISE AT SETON AUSTIN SAVES MOTHER AND UNBORN BABY Kim Reyes with her baby girl Jennifer Seton Fund STORIES OF HEALING AND HOPE FROM THE SETON FUND THE SPRING 2015

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  • Because of you and your generosity toward Setons mission to care for the vulnerable, we are able to share amazing stories of healing with you. Perhaps no stories make our hearts as soft as those about a pregnant mother whose health is in crisis along with her unborn childs. Nothing else could seem as vulnerable, as fragile.

    On a cold day last year, just after Christmas, Kim Reyes was run down and fighting a nasty cough. She made a doctors appointment. When she arrived, her breathing was extremely labored, and she was transported to a nearby hospital.

    Kim learned she had pneumonia and the H1N1 virus, the same strain that ignited the swine flu pandemic in 2009. The bigger surprise was learning that she was pregnant and in her second trimester. She had been stressed and had not been paying close attention to herself.

    To her shock, within 24 hours, she was much worse. Doctors told her she was dying and there were two lives at risk. Kim would have to be transferred to Seton for specialized care.

    I just thought Id be stuck in the hospital for a few days, she said. I thought with my age (38) and being healthy that I wouldnt get the swine flu.

    A Life-SAving TrAnSfer Dr. Jordan Weingarten, medical director of the only ECMO program in Central Texas located at Seton Medical Center Austin, got the call and sent an ambulance and two perfusionists to transfer her. ECMO, or Extracorporeal Membrane Oxy-genation, is a suite of devices that could breathe for her in place of her sick lungs.

    While Dr. Weingarten and the Seton Critical Care team managed Kims life-saving care, the perinatal team led by Dr. John Gianopoulos, Seton president and CEO of Perinatal Programs and Services, cared for her baby in utero.

    PerinATAL CAre for MoM And BABy Perinatology encompasses neonatal care and maternal-fetal medicine for high-risk pregnancies. Examples include women with multi-fetal pregnancies, gestational diabetes, hypertension, or other significant complications such as lupus, active cancer, or flu and pneumonia like Kim suffered.

    I checked on her babys vitals every day. Is the baby getting the proper nutrition? Is the placenta healthy? Is the fetus growing as it should? These are the things a perinatologist addresses. For Kim, I made recommendations on therapies that were best for her and safe for her baby, said Dr. Gianopoulos.

    He adds, I could not give more credit to the critical care team and the obstetrics and perinatal team at Seton Austin for the outstan ing care Kim received. We

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    Medical education at Seton

    Medicine is really a repertoire art you learn by what you encounter.

    TOM Caven, M.D., Vice President, Medical affairs,

    UniVersity Medical center Brackenridge

    Jennifer BoSS, epilepSy patient

    Thanks to the doctors I found right here at home, Im living a full life.

    Saving LiveS, TwO By TwO UniqUe exPertise at seton aUstin

    saVes Mother and UnBorn BaBy

    Kim Reyes with her baby girl Jennifer

    SetonFundStorieS of heaLing and hope from the Seton fund

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  • Minding the Mission, together

    the Seton healthcare faMily haS Been a part of My life for many years.

    in fact, i was fortunate to have met my lovely wife through the Seton forum. i am

    a true believer in the power of philanthropy and our duty to care for the poor and

    vulnerable. for the past two years, my predecessor chair dan herd, has led the

    Boards work, and on behalf of all friends of the Seton fund, i thank him for his

    focus and keen guidance.

    as the new chairman, i am filled with anticipation about what the future holds.

    austin now ranks as the 11th largest city in the united States. We all feel the growing pains, but there are

    benefits to becoming a world-class city.

    and there are many milestones to celebrate thanks to your generous support:

    Seton isquicklybecominga centerof innovativemedical education, specialty care, and research. This

    newsletter features two key programs at Seton Medical center austinperinatal services and stroke care.

    ThecapitalcampaignforDellSetonMedicalCenteratUTreceivedahugeboost.Thankstoagenerous$25

    million challenge grant, the Michael & Susan dell foundation will match each gift, dollar for dollar, until the

    $50millioncampaigniscomplete.

    InApril,yougatheredforthe2015FutureofCare:Visionariesluncheon,whichhonoredformerSetonCEO

    CharlesJ.Barnett,andraisedapproximately$350,000forDellSetonMedicalCenteratUT.

    The Elizabeth Ann Seton Boards 24th EASB Live! Gala raised crucial funds for the Sister Gertrude

    endowment for the poor and the Seton community health centers, which serve as the healthcare home

    to thousands of families in need.

    thank you for the opportunity to work with you to further Setons charitable mission and the work of the

    daughters of charity. together, we will care for the poor and vulnerable.

    Sincerely,

    ChrisVonDohlenchairMan

    L e t t e r f r o m t h e c h a i r m a nThe Seton Fundboard of trustees

    Chris Von Dohlenchairman

    Pat Oles vice chairman

    Scott Dunaway secretary

    Jolynn Freetreasurer

    Tracey Bury Sister Catherine Brown, D.C.Donna CarterPam GiblinDan HerdSister Gertrude Levy, D.C. Joe Long Tim Mooney Hal PetersonSam S. Roberts, III, M.D.Clint SmallTimothy C. TaylorJudy TrabulsiBen Vaughan, IIIMike Vollman

    senior staff leadership

    Kenneth L. Gladish, Ph.D.president & ceo, seton foundations

    Donna Budakexecutive director, the seton fund

    Charles Scarboroughexecutive director capital campaign, dell seton medical center at the university of texas

    life trustees

    Mary Anderson AbellCarolyn CurtisCharmaine DeniusAndrew Elliott, Jr.Luci Baines Johnson Bishop John McCarthyAllan Shivers, Jr.

    community volunteer leadership

    Pete Winstead, Chairdell seton medical center at the university of texas

    Susan Dunaway, Presidentelizabeth ann seton board

    Leon Chen, Chairthe fifty

    Rebecca Davis, Presidentseton development board

    Ross Rathgeber, Chairseton league house

    Julie Shannon, Chairthe seton forum

    the seton fUnd supports the Daughters of Charity healthcare mission in Central Texas by raising funds for these Seton facilities: Seton Medical Center Austin, University Medical Center Brackenridge, Seton Shoal Creek Hospital, Seton Kozmetsky Community Health Center, Seton McCarthy Community Health Center, Seton Topfer Community Health Center, Seton League House, Seton Cove and Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas.

    ContentsSaving lives, two by two .................. ................................................... 1

    thank you Michael & Susan dell foundation .................................. 3

    leadership roles announced .............................................................. 5

    new Seton fund Board Members ...................................................... 5

    Seton forum alumni .............................................................................. 5

    thank you .................................................................................................. 6

    Mark your calendars .............................................................................. 7

    Make your Will Known ........................................................................... 7

    Marthas Story ........................................................................................... 8

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  • In January, generosIty reached new heIghts. The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation announced a $25 million challenge grant to help pay for construction of the Seton Healthcare Familys new teaching hospital, Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas.

    The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation will match each gift, dollar for dollar, until the $50 million campaign is complete. The new $295 million hospital, set to open in 2017 at 15th and Red River streets, will be paid for by Seton, with help from philanthropy for the final $50 million.

    Two years ago, the Dell family foundation announced a $50 million grant to help create The University of Texas Dell Medical School. The medical school will join efforts with Setons new teaching hospital for a new paradigm of teaching, research, and healing. The resulting medical district is also expected to generate over 15,000 new jobs and over $2 billion in economic benefit for our region annually.

    Since 2003, the foundations Central Texas health investments have centered on creating and supporting the elements necessary to provide best in class care for local families, Susan Dell, co-founder and board chair of the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, said. We want to promote health, not just treat diseases. Our goal always has been to invest in the future of care for the entire community.

    Jess Garza, Seton Healthcare Family president and chief executive officer, said, The day will come when the collaboration between the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, Seton, UT, and local citizens will become the model for communities striving to transform care delivery.

    The Seton Fund is joining with local volunteer leaders to raise $50 million in donations from the communityone of the most ambitious goals for a single, non-governmental building campaign in Austins history.

    The Dell family foundation has thoughtfully given Central Texans a straightforward way to make a powerful contribution to the health of this community we all love, Charley Scarborough, executive director of the campaign, said. Whether you give $10 or $10,000, the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation will double your giftfor twice the benefit to our community.

    Thank yOu, Michael & susan dell foundation Challenging yOu TO jOin TheM TO help funD BeTTer Care ClOser TO hOMe

    Future oF Care: Visionaries luncheon supports teaching hospital

    On April 2, about 500 medical, academic, and business leaders raised approximately $350,000 for Dell Seton Medical Center at UT at the Future of Care: Visionaries luncheon. Former Seton CEO Charles J. Barnett was honored for transforming healthcare and for his vision in bringing a world-class teaching hospital and medical school to Central Texas.

    More information at futureofcare.supportseton.org.

    Members of the UFCU team with President and CEO Tony Budet (2nd from right), who spoke during the event about the importance of community philanthropy in support of Dell Seton Medical Center at UT.

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    patron $25,000Je dunn construction

    university federal credit union

    gold $10,000capitol anesthesiology association

    heritage title company of austin, inc.Legend communities

    proassuranceSeton Surgical group

    the university of texas at austin office of the vice president and provost and dell medical School

    silver $5,000allison & gregg Knaupe armbrust & Brown pLLc

    austin chamber of commerceaustin regional clinic

    austin Skeletal trauma Specialists deloitte

    dr. & mrs. robert & Jeana Buchananemmis austin radio / Scott &

    rebecca gillmorefrost

    Jackson Walker L.L.p.mcginnis Lochridgepatty & alex valadka

    ranger excavatingSafe harbor compliance and clinical ServicesSouth texas money managementthe cain foundationthe missy projectWinstead pc Bronze $3,000allan Shivers, Jr. austin radiological associationBank of americaBurycentral texas rehabilitation hospitalchasedowntown austin alliancehKS, inc.iBc BankJennifer vickers and Lee WalkerJulie and pat oles / Barshop & olesLocke Lord LLpmedtomarket consultingoconnell robertsonpageSpencer construction managementthe university of texas Systemtime Warner cable Business class

    unique pharmaceuticals, Ltd.

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  • had to muster an amazing amount of resources to take care of Kim and her babys severe complications. This case epitomizes the scope of expertise available at this hospital. Thats the benefit of coming to Seton Medical Center Austin.

    Kim doesnt remember anything from her many days on ECMO. She was heavily sedated to keep her body still and on a ventilator to help her breathe.

    In mid-February she was well enough to go home. Amazingly, she returned to her job as a legal secretary just a couple weeks later. But the best was yet to come.

    On March 10, at just over 35-weeks gestation, Kim went into labor at a restaurant near her office. She was rushed by ambulance back to Seton Austin, where she delivered a baby girl, Jennifer Margaret. Jennifer is now a beautiful one-year-old.

    4 facts about perinatal services

    encompasses maternal-fetal medicine for high-risk pregnancies and neonatal intensive care

    Seton to consolidate complex perinatal care at Seton austin

    oB/gyn medical residents now train at Seton austin

    Seton-dell medical School partnership to bring opportunities for perinatal research at Seton austin

    how yOu can Make a difference

    n plans are underway to update Seton austin nicu and

    consolidate high-risk obstetrical services.

    n upgrades support Seton austin nicus Level iii status

    to care for the most fragile babies.

    n new mother-baby patient rooms and operating room space

    will be added.

    n new ronald mcdonald unit to support families will open

    soon.

    n enhancements will cost more than $6 million.

    ascension health has committed $2.9 million.

    n We need your support to raise the remaining $3.2 million.

    for more information contact the Seton fund at 512-324-1990.

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    We had to muster an amazing amount of resources to take care of Kim and her babys severe complications. This case epitomizes the scope of expertise available at this hospital. Thats the benefit of coming to Seton Medical Center Austin.dr. John gianopoulos SeTon PreSidenT And Ceo of PerinATAL ProgrAMS And ServiCeS

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    for Seton Medical Center Austin, between the calendar years 2013 and 2014:

    a grOwing neeD fOr perinaTal Care

    29% 30% 21%The number of pregnant women needing

    hospital care prior to delivery increased by high risk deliveries increased by Overall delivery volumes are up

  • leaDership rOles announcedto help guide fundraising efforts and further setons mission, the seton Foundations are pleased to announce new leadership roles.

    We welcome donna Budak, FAHP, CFRE, as the new executive director of The Seton Fund, in addition to her current responsibilities as executive director of the Seton Williamson Foundation. Of special note, Donna was a former director of major gifts at The Seton Fund, as well as director of major gifts and planned giving for the $86 million campaign to build and equip Dell Childrens Medical Center. Many of you already know Donna and can attest to the energy and focus she brings to fundraising.

    The Seton Funds former executive director, charles charley scarborough, CFP, CFRE, has transitioned to a new role as executive director of development of the capital campaign to build and equip Dell Seton Medical Center at UT. Charley provided leadership for this campaign while overseeing The Seton Fund and will now focus on reaching the $50 million fundraising goal. We are grateful for Charleys leadership at The Seton Fund and look forward to the continued success that he and his team will bring to this capital campaign.

    And finally, congratulations to Linda Lotz, CFRM, who led fundraising efforts for the Seton Breast Care Center, as well as other projects, and has been promoted to executive director of the Seton Hays Foundation.

    new seton fund BOarD MeMBers

    tracey Bury is a longtime Austin resident and community volunteer who has a deep commitment to Seton. She has been involved with the Childrens Medical Center Foundation of Central Texas, where she served two terms on its board. She also supported the Seton Development Board, having served as the 2010 gala chair and 2013 board president. Tracey has two daughters, Merritt and Emily.

    tim Mooney has been involved with Seton for many yearshe even started his career as a staff member at The Seton Fund. Tim founded Lead Commercial in 2011 to help local companies find commercial space for their businesses and help local inves-tors own property in Austin. He and his wife Jackie have two children, Lyle and Jett.

    calling all seton forum alumni

    are you a Seton forum alumn? We know

    there are more than 700 of you out there!

    Youre invited to reconnect with old

    friends through the Seton forum alumni

    group. Since the group formed last year,

    members have enjoyed an insiders-only

    presentation on dell Seton medical center

    at ut and a fun whiskey social. for more

    information on the Seton forum alumni

    group, contact Susan hewlitt at schewlitt@

    seton.org.

    Forum flashback! MariBen Ramsey circa 1990

    the Seton fund is thrilled to reconnect

    with Seton forum members through the

    newly formed alumni group, said donna

    Budak, executive director of the Seton

    fund. forum members have been some

    of our best supporters in the past and their

    interest in transforming healthcare is great.

    We are excited to see this group maintain

    its strong connection to Seton.

    about the seton forum:the seton forum is a network of young professionals whose mission is to work toward healthcare for all, and to help maintain the vitality of our communitys collective health. Members are charged with serving as goodwill ambassadors for the seton healthcare family and hold leadership positions across a broad spectrum of austin industries, such as banking, corporate communications, government, law, technology, healthcare, real estate, and non-profits. the seton forum supports the mission of the daughters of charity in central texas.

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    celeBration of life lUncheonthe Zeta tau alpha austin alumnae chapter joined the Seton fund to produce

    the highly-anticipated 2015Celebration of Life Luncheon at the beautiful new

    JW Marriott on March 11. proceeds benefited the Seton Breast care center for

    construction and equipment (80%) and the Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation for

    theirnationalbreastcancereducationevents (20%).AspecialFund-A-Mission

    appeal raised additional funding for lymphedema sleeves, grocery gift cards

    and diagnostic procedures for Seton Breast care center patients. Special thanks

    to the honorary co-chairs Kendra Scott and carla Mcdonald, event co-chairs

    cynthia harkness, tracy Brown, Sarah Mansour and lisa youngblood as well as

    their hard-working committee and the many supportive guests. this special day

    honored pink Warriors who have battled or are currently in the fight against

    breast cancer.

    1 ZTA Event Co-Chairs Tracy Brown & Cynthia Harkness2 Sarah Mansour, Marcia Levy, Terri Gruca, Susan Lubin, Lisa Youngblood, Carla McDonald

    Bank of aMerica BankofAmericahasprovideda$12,000grant to theSetonShiversCenter at

    university Medical center Brackenridge. the grant will help vulnerable cancer

    patients access care by providing them with a financial navigator, who will aid

    them in identifying resources such as government support or other aid.

    3 Pictured is the Bank of America Community Engagement Leadership Team, led by Nikki Salzillo, senior vice president and Austin market president for the Bank of America Charitable Foundation (holding check, on left). Salzillo presented the check to Cassie Gossett, Shivers clinical nurse manager (holding check, center), and Christann Vasquez, president UMC Brackenridge and Dell Seton Medical Center at UT (holding check, right)

    the lakeway associates the lakeway associates held their annual tea on Saturday, february 7, at the hills

    CountryClub.Over$3,000wasraisedtobenefitprojectsandprogramstoimprove

    the Seton Shoal creek patient experience. the tea includes guests decorating

    their tables with different themes. this years winner was Bling is our thing.

    4 Tea Co-Chairs Nancy Clayton and Ann Neighbors, and vice president of the Lakeway Associates, Kim Nearburg. Photo by Cathie Parssinen.

    lost Pines toyota lost pines toyota hosted a gumbo cook-off and casino party during Breast cancer

    MonthinOctober,anddonated$4,500foradayofbreastcancerscreeningsin

    Bastrop throughtheBigPinkBus.Theyhavecommitted$20,000tohold four

    screeningsinBastropin2015.

    5 Lost Pines Toyota owners Carlos and Laurie Liriano present check to Dawn Parsons (right) of the Seton Cancer program.

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    thank You

  • thank you to our wonderful easB live! evenT spOnsOrs!

    Mark your calendars

    dunaway public relationsCocktail Reception

    the Burt group Entertainment

    HorizonBankVIP Party

    capitol chevroletVIP Parking and Shuttle

    Moreland propertiesDinner

    Mercedes-BenzofAustinTransportation

    gottesman residential real estateAfter-Party Entertainment

    at&tTechnology

    AustinWayMagazineMedia Sponsor

    Platinumparsley energy

    Goldpanera Bread

    Superior health plan, a centene company

    SilverBury

    capitol anesthesiology associationchaparral foundation

    heritage title company of austin, inc.LauraandPatrickHotzeJanis and doug Maund

    Smith, robertson, elliott & douglas, llp

    BronzeCieloPrivateEquity

    Kristin and greg gishippolito charitable foundation

    proassurance grouplauren and reagan reaud

    royalty clearinghouse

    Copperalegis revenue group, llc

    david & Judith Beck foundationBenchmark Bank

    Blue cross and Blue Shield of texasthe hanover company

    Megan and corby houserJackson Walker l.l.p.

    lillibridge healthcare Services, inc.tarrytown pharmacy

    Ware diamond and Jewelry

    ITS A RARE OPPORTUNITY to give a gift that lasts

    beyond your lifetime to care for others and to

    offer hope to those yet to be born. A gift through

    your will or estate plan is a simple way to make a

    meaningful and lasting gift to the Seton Healthcare

    Family. If you would like more information on

    estate planning or need sample language for

    making a charitable gift in a will, please contact

    Tim Aronson, foundations development officer,

    at 512-324-4091. If you have already put Seton

    in your estate plans or IRA, or listed Seton as an

    insurance beneficiary, please let us know so we can

    acknowledge your gift appropriately.

    TO GIVE TO SETON THROUGH YOUR WILL, PLEASE INCLUDE THIS LANGUAGE:

    Iherebydirect$__________________

    (orpercentofmyresidualestate)in

    cash, securities or other property to

    the Seton fund, austin, texas. this

    gift shall be for the further benefit of

    _______________________________

    [facility or program] and shall be used

    to_____________________________

    [purpose].

    Make your will known

    saTurDay, OCTOBer 17, 2015 the fifty event studio 50 for seton BraZoS hall

    Proceeds benefit Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas building and equipment needs. For more information, contact Sydney Townsend, 512-324-8787 or [email protected].

    friDay, nOveMBer 20, 2015 seton development Board tonights the night! gala four SeaSonS hotel auStin

    Proceeds to benefit building and equipment needs for neonatal and mother/baby services at Seton Medical Center Austin. For more information, contact Morgan Thomsen, 512-324-3394 or [email protected].

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  • to update your address, send an email to [email protected],

    send a fax to 512-324-1989, or call 512-324-1990.

    the seton fUnd newsletter is published twice each year for donors and friends of the Seton fund. the newsletter is designed by Bucko design. photography by george Brainard, Jim Lincoln, and mark Swendner. Your feedback and suggestions

    are welcome at [email protected]. for more information about supporting Seton through a gift to the Seton fund, call 512-324-1990 or visit www.setonfund.org.

    the Seton fund ofTheDaughtersofCharityofSt.VincentdePaul1201West38thStreetAustin,TX78705-1056

    3 things yoU can do today!1 go online to www.futureofcare.supportseton.org and make a tax deductible gift to help build dell Seton Medicalcenter at the university of texas. your gift will bring more doctorsandmorespecializedcaretomeettheneedsofagrowing population in central texas.

    2 give a gift that lasts beyond your lifetime. contact tim Aronsonat512-324-4091to learnmoreabouthowestateplanning can protect the ones you love and offer hope and healing to future generations.

    3 continue the traditions and values of the daughters of charity who have been caring for our community since 1902byjoiningTheSeton1902Society.Fordetails,gotowww.setonfund.orgorcontactTaylorFryat512-324-3005.

    we need yoUr eMail address! To receive occasional email updates about The Seton fund activities, including information on dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas, please send your email address to [email protected].

    I never imagined having a major stroke would be part of my life story at the age of 63, but it happened. And, the generosity of Seton donors has made all the difference in my life. On August 5, 2014, I awoke from a bad dream with my right arm feeling really heavy. The problem was, it wasnt just a dream. My right arm felt strangely unattached to my body. I couldnt move it. My husband Bill and I knew that something was very wrong. He called 911 right away. Fortunately, I was still some- what cognizant, and told them to take me to Seton. By the time I arrived at Seton Medical Center Austins emergency room, my speech was severely affected, and I had lost most of the feeling in my right side. I could barely say my name. Setons stroke team was already there waiting for me. One of the first faces I saw was Dr. Krishna Pokalas, a former student at St. Stephens Episcopal School, where I work, who is now a neurology resident. I would learn that I was a good candidate for an NIH stroke research study led by Dr. Stephen Warach, Setons chief scientific officer. Because my stroke started while I was asleep, I received a high powered MRI scan. This 3T MRI,

    the most advanced MRI on the market, gave my doctors a good idea of when my stroke started, which was crucial in determining my treatment. Thanks to the MRI evidence and Dr. Warachs research study, I received anticlotting medication that otherwise couldnt have been given to me. If blood flow to my brain had been blocked for too long, the medicine could harm me. But the MRI showed that I was within the safe window, and the medicine significantly aided in my recovery. I began to regain feeling on my right side by the second day in the hospital and was discharged the next day. For the next three months I rested and worked with a speech therapist. Today, there are virtually no noticeable signs of my ordeal. Im convinced I would be facing a very different reality if it werent for the new MRI, the research study, and the expert stroke team at Seton. So thank you, thank you for your supportespecially for the donations raised by the Seton Development Board to secure Setons 3T MRI. Your generosity has made all the difference to me, and Im sure for many other patients. Im so grateful to you.

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  • The Seton 1902 Society is an annual giving club comprised of

    community members who want to help sustain our healthcare

    ministry. your generosity allows Seton to embrace every

    personwhowalksthroughourdoorswithpersonalized,quality

    healthcare. Be part of our mission to improve the health and

    well-being of our community and help provide the most

    advanced level of care available to you and your loved ones.

    The Seton 1902 Society includes individuals and businesses

    whodonate$100ormoretoTheSetonFundannually.*

    *GiftsmadetoTheSeton1902Societydonotincludeeventsponsorships,eventticketsorraffles,

    in-kind donations or affiliate group annual gifts.

    Thislistincludesdonorswhogavein2014.Whileeveryefforthasbeenmadeto assure the accuracy of these contributions, mistakes can occur. if one has been omitted or listed incorrectly, please accept our sincere apologies and notify the Seton fund so that the error can be [email protected].

    Seton continues the Catholic tradition of service established by our founders: Saint Vincent de Paul, Saint Louise de Marillac and Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. Our mission inspires us to care for and improve the health of those we serve with a special concern for the poor and the vulnerable. We are called to be a sign of Gods unconditional love for all and believe that all persons by their creation are endowed with dignity.

    THANk YOU TO OUR 2014 ANNUAL GIVING SETON FUND DONORS

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    Join us in continuing the traditions and values of the Daughters of Charity who have been caring for our community since 1902.

    2014 VISIONARY $10,000+ Aetna FoundationAmerican General Life Insurance CompanyAustin Community FoundationAustin Radiological AssociationAustin Regional Clinic. P.A.Austin Wildcats Basketball, Inc.Avon Foundation for WomenCarol & Charles BarnettThe Mr. & Mrs. Joe W. Bratcher Jr. FoundationBuena Vista FoundationAnn S. ButlerCapitol Anesthesiology AssociationClinical Pathology AssociatesArleigh & Hector De LeonMichael & Susan Dell FoundationBill DicksonThe Sean, Joslyn, Sean-Karl, and Johanna Grace Dobson FoundationEmergency Service Partners, L.P.Emmis Austin RadioEndeavor Real Estate GroupSusan & Gary S. FarmerFour Seasons Hotel AustinJolynn & Gregg FreeQuen & Jess GarzaGenotox LaboratoriesKendall & Kenneth Gladish, PhDHealth Alliance for Austin Musicians Fund Andrew & Mary Ann HellerDonna Stockton-Hicks & Steve HicksHogg Foundation for Mental HealthHouston Endowment Inc.Luci Baines Johnson & Ian TurpinTom & Helen KouriLadies of Charity of AustinLola Wright FoundationLone Star Paralysis FoundationJoe R. & Teresa L. LongM.D. Anderson FoundationJanis & Doug MaundTom & Kay McHorseThe Roy F. & Joann Cole Mitte Foundation John E. & Kay MooneyNational Philanthropic TrustHayes PittsSara & Dick RathgeberPeter RieckCandy RogersRogers-OBrien ConstructionAmy & Kirk RudyDeborah & Richard RudySACHEM, Inc.The Scanlan FoundationDeborah Ann Scott Foundation Shield-Ayres FoundationStill Water FoundationClaire & Carl StuartTexas Mamma Jamma RideTocker FoundationEeric Truumees, MDUniversity Federal Credit UnionSally & Dan VolneyDr. Steven Warach & Dr. Mary Elizabeth AbreuSandra & Walter WilkieTomi & Pete WinsteadAustin Alumnae Chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha Nancy & Bruce Zimmerman2014 PATRON $5,000+ Mary & Jerry Bell, Jr.John BlazierDeborah & Ronald BoultinghouseBoxx TechnologiesLynn O. CarterSurangi Widyaratne & Dilum ChandrasomaDanielle & Brant CouchBetty & Donald CumminsDoctors Building Partnership, LTDLori FeyFidelity Charitable Gift FundFinn Family Foundation, Inc.Hern Family LTD PartnershipPaula HundleyPhilip R. Jonsson FoundationKaren Kahan & MariBen RamseyKCL FoundationJill & J.R. KraftWendi & Brian KushnerJane & Tim LaFreySusan Ablon Lubin & Barbara Ablon SolomanSarah & Jimmy Mansour

    Matts El Rancho RestaurantShannon & Terry McDanielJohn C. NelsonValerie & Jeff NewbergMr. & Mrs. William P. OHaraRt. Hon Sir Stanley Ohajuruka & Dr. Ugochi OhajurukaCorey Rhoden & FamilyRaleigh R. Ross TrustJulia & Ross RathgeberMargaret & Sam S. Roberts, III, MDSant VenturesJeanne Louise Sawyer Trust EstateCarolyn & Charles D. ScarboroughMargaret & George J. Shia, DDSYvonne & Ken ShifrinStephanie Smith & Carla BurzykStiletto StampedeThe Tecumseh FoundationThe Rachael & Ben Vaughan FoundationVentas Realty Limited PartnershipSenator Kirk & Liz WatsonCharlie & Jennifer WoodCarol Elizabeth Wratten, MD2014 CHAMPION $1000+ ABC BankRon & Ren AlbeeAlexander Law FirmDebbie & Dennis AngusSusan & Geoff ArmstrongAmy & Wayne BakerMr. and Mrs. Richard BarrettBarshop & Oles CompanyEdward BastianBartlett Investments, Inc.Joyce BatchellerVicki BatsonBells International, Inc.Janice & Stephen BenzelJanice & William BergerCaren L. BetzPamela K. BommaritoJeremy & Jennifer BoyntonMindy BrooksJani G. ByrneCA Technologies Matching Gifts ProgramMichael CampbellCapital Medical ClinicMarsha & Tom Caven, MDMr. and Mrs. Richard G. CernosekFaye ChaiJune & Mark ChandlerTiffany & Leon ChenJenise & Zachary Chipman, MDFrancisco and Graciela Cigarroa, MDMarie & Joseph CisperMichelle & Alan ClineBeth & Erik CohenCharlotte Hage DalbeyEvelyn R. DarnellAnn & Leonard Dolce, DDSClaudia & Michael DollenPaul A. DubielCharles DurantVanessa & Herbert DyerBurke T. EdwardsAndrew C. Elliott, Jr.Enterprise Holding Foundation through Suzys Soldiers, on behalf of Longhorn Health SolutionsDori & Joseph FloresAmanda & Morris FosterMatthew Fox, MDIrene FoxhallFreescale Employee Giving CampaignFriedel Family Foundation by Lynne and Steve GellmanTravis D. FroehlichThomas GallagherGiles Island Hunting Club, LLCJanice & George Godwin Paul M. GoertzMargaret & Paul GosselinkLisa & Sandy GottesmanJennifer & Brad GreenblumGuadalupe County Republican PartyPatti & Jack GullahornTrish & Christopher HartleHays C.I.S.D Lehman High SchoolDr. Patricia A. Hayes & Judy CorderKate & Ty HendersonAnna & Jason HerdPaula & Dan Herd

  • Betty & Kelley HewellPatricia Hage HirshNicole Holt & Geronimo RodriguezDoug HudsonLacy Hunt, PhDHurley Miller Family FundHyde Park SchoolsIBM Employee Services CenterCarol IkardAlan R. IsaacsonJay-Reese Contractors, Inc.Ruth H. JohnsonJim & Katie KaighinKendra Scott Design, Inc.Ann & J. Kevin KilbaneBabette & Robert Laibovitz, MDAdrienne & Edward LalloPatricia & William LambertLBJ Family FoundationMargie & James Lindsey, MDLin-marLiriano Family Foundation For Kids, Inc.M.A.R. Global Services, Inc. through Suzys SoldiersKaren & Chris MarksTom MartineRichard E. McCabe Charitable TrustDonna & Woody McCaslandJoAnne MidwikisEllen & Steve MiuraDouglas MorrisN.D. & Missy MoscoeColleen K. MullinsMiriam & James Mulva, Jr,Navias Family FoundationNetwork for GoodMichael Nix, MDJulie & Pat OlesPatti OMearaPersonal Administrators, Inc.Pink Gloves Boxing - AustinPlainsCapital BankMiriam & Mark Poag, MDSharon A. Dunn & Robert A. PrenticeTimothy M. PriceShannon & David PringleProAssuranceVeneatra & Vernon ReidMr. & Mrs. ReynoldsAnn Marie RoweAntoinette L. RowinKathryn & Clive Runnells, IIISchwab Charitable FundJason & Elizabeth SeriffDr. Sarah Buttrey & Dr. Gregory SheffAllan Shivers, Jr.Debra & Brian ShiversJane D. SibleyDiane SingletonSkyline Forming, Inc.Patricia K. SommerPatricia Speier & Charles WoodruffRobyn & Richard Sperling, MDDana Sprute, MDLilith H. SmullenMelody D. StarkLatifa & Harrison Stetler, MDBryan StevensonEve Michaels & Robert StoltzAlan TangenSuzanne & Steven TaylorTHE Breast Cancer FundraiserThe County of BurnetThe Tapestry Foundation of Mary & Thomas BordersSabrina Thomas-BrownTopfer Family FoundationSydney O. TownsendTransamerica Retirement SolutionsAudrey & W.G. TuckerUpland Software, Inc.Yvonne & Clifton VanDykeMary A. VineyKathleen & Ray WaltherVirginia & Trey WattingerCheryl WilliamsWillis EnterprisesMilly & Brad WhittingtonKari M. Wolf, MDYourCause, LLC 2014 GUARDIAN $500+ Mary A. AbellSylvan & Anthony Pools

    Austinuts, IncAW Media, Inc.Margaret & Robert AyresSwati BabbarBank of America Charitable FoundationMark BarnerJoseph BarryCecilia BlanfordBarbara BormanPeggy BradleyHessie & Robert BrawleyMargie & John BrindleyBeth & James Brown, MDRobin BrownPatricia Brown-SingletonTamara BryantDonna & Bryan BudakSandra BullAnnette Carlozzi & Dan BullockSerena BumpusKaren BurkmanCapitol Chevrolet, Inc.Caplan Miller EventsElaine & Donald Carlton, Ph DMadeline & Philip ClosmannA. S. R. ColeHolly & Peter CrosswellJennifer & Ashton Cumberbatch, JrThomas CurryRebecca & Mark DavisCari DaughertyEstrellita DoolinKent Ellington, MDSusan & Robert EpsteinFacility Services of AustinKatie FoardeCharlotte FoxBethlyn GerardChristiane & Michael GibbsGlenCore LTDBoone Goodgame, MDJeffrey GregoryHolly HallElizabeth HarrellDenise & Gregory HartmanDealy & David HerndonMaggie HuebnerMartie HugginsDonna IlsengJewish Communal FundKatherine Jones & Don PittsPeggy & Harold KatzJacqueline Marie Kerr, MDSandra & Stanley KneeGrace LambertJoann & W.E. LangenbahnKim & William LansfordLead Commercial, LLCTsey-lin LeeSister Gertrude Levy, DCCheryl L. LewallenLIVESTRONGColleen & Julian LockwoodLindsey & Chad LongReverend Jane D. LouisKatie & Adam LoveLibby & Bruce Malone, MDChung MasseyKaren McAfee-DeckardTia McCurdyKerry MerrittBeth Miller, MDJeanne MitchellElizabeth MurrahHeather & Jack NelsonNSCI GroupMary & Guy Oberg, IIGinger OsgoodStacie Otten, MDJane & Howard ParkerCarmen PerezElisabeth Potter, MDDaniel PriceCheryl PulliumDaniel Quinn Jane RehmeYolanda & Norberto ReyesAndrew RimovskyTerri RobertsMarianne & Martin Rochelle

    Margaret & Joe RomanoEnid RossSard Verbinnen & COGail SchaeferBrooke ScheibeAmanda & Richard SchmidtPeggy & Dean SingletonMr. and Mrs. Marshall SmithJudy SmithNancy & Wilburn SmithSpecialty ConcreteLori Stallings-Sicard & Jean SicardTeakwood Management, LLCTerry McDaniel and CompanyJan & James ThomasDiane & Daniel VickersElaine WaterburyWestern States Fire ProtectionSandra WhiteCaren & Larry WoodCornelia & John WoodSheri & David Wright, MDMaria Zapata2014 FRIEND $250+Kathleen Abney SpelceCaryn AbrahamKelly Alberda, MDDicienda AmatoDavid ArmstrongJustin ArthrellTeri AslinPenny BakerJudy BallardFlordeliza BarkleyBianca & Tom BellaviaTerrell Benold, MDRahel Berhane, MDCecilia BernerGinny & Steve BootonBP Fabric of America FundMichelle & George BreehlAmanda BrooksGail & Timothy BuckleyTiffany CampbellStefanie CavanaughBonni ChambersChez ZeePam ChoateChristopher ChomelOliver CochranRobin & Joseph Colvin, SrMargaret CookDavid CripeSteven Crow, MDDe Leon & WashburnCarol DettmannRussell DouglassMeredith DuncanLarry DupuisPatricia EhrlichMicha ElliottCarmencita EsteveSam B. Fason, MDJohn FassnachtKristen FillaAngela FoltzFoundation for the HomelessBecky & Duane FoxTaylor & Jeff FryRudy GarciaDonna & Richard GetzBridget & Jeff GlaserCynthia GloverMichele GonzalezElaine GoolsbeyGail Gorman & John FieldsEarl Green, IIIJeanne GuyRenee & Douglas HaasDeborah HajovskySarah HalesCarolyn HaynesHelen HernandezEvie HillRussell HoffmanBeverly & Kevin HolcombBetty Holmes & Frederick BryanShereka HoustonAvril HunterDebra & Brett Hurt

    Carolyn Harris HynsonIBM International FoundationHarold & Crary JaggerTrina JellisonJP Morgan Chase & Co.Steve KalvelageLonnie Karotkin-Taub & Albert TaubSamuel Key, III, MDMarilla KingMarilyn KlassenBarbara & Mike KlepferJudith Knotts, MDJames KolbKathy & James KullRobert KunkelCarol LambTina LegerEleanor LerroLisa LevitusScott LineberryMichael LipsonDorothy LiretteEvan LobbLone Star Circle of CareGloria LopezLinda LotzKelly MahaneyHelen Maidment, MD & David MaidmentMarguerite Walling Butler EstateAda MartinezElizabeth MartinezSergio MartinezNancy MastronardiMonica & Gaylon MatousNancy & Nyle MaxwellCraig McGreggorHelen and Philip McKinstryMichelle MeissnerJennifer MillerWilliam MorseDianne MountainMaureen Nelson, MDLauren NicholsJeomsuk OwensMarie OwensBridget PagelsJanice PierceMichael PricePaula & Steve ReynoldsAnn Riopel, MDOlga RiveraCarlos RodriguezDabney & James RoeKristy RosenackerKathryn RutkowskiCharles SalernoMary & Charles SchmidtJulie SeabornHolden ShannonMary & John ShortSilicon Valley Community FoundationJohn SimpsonCarl SkulskiKeith SlaughterMartha SmileyDr. and Mrs. Arthur SmithJoanne SmithSkip SmithBruce Stein & Dorothy L. CrystalSuzanne StevensonElizabeth SugarsRhonda & Larry TabbertLucie & Kent TaylorElizabeth & Patrick Thompson, MDBetty TiptonDavid TrappeyTracy TriplettKay TrouttCatherine & Bill UllmanMichael VasquezKaren WalkerKristina WalkerDella Wells-HarveyWestlake United Methodist ChurchKelly WheelerMarnie WheelerDonna WilderLadonna WilliamsDennis WrightMary WrightPat S. Yoder-Wise, MD

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