Foundation thanks donors for over $5 million in support of regional health care needs – The Star Democrat

Posted: Published on December 12th, 2019

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EASTON Appreciation was the theme of the evening on Dec. 2 at Talbot Country Club, as University of Maryland Memorial Hospital Foundation hosted its annual donor reception.

Donors and friends who supported 2019 fundraising campaigns and events benefiting UM Shore Medical Center at Easton, UM Shore Emergency Center at Queenstown, the Clark Comprehensive Breast Center and the Cancer Center gathered to celebrate.

The program was led by Charles T. Capute, foundation board chairman. Capute introduced fellow board members in attendance JoAnne Hahey, Jacque Smith Hook, Ken Kozel, Keith McMahan, David Nagel, Steve Ochse, Joe Shultz and Moorhead Vermilye. Bill Munn and Jack Stoltz were unable to attend.

Thanking donors for their past and present support, Capute said that as of Oct. 31, the foundation had provided $5,313,304 in support for UM SMC at Easton and its ancillary health care programs, services and nursing scholarships.

UM SRH CEO and President Ken Kozel took the podium next to offer his gratitude, on behalf of the UM SRH Board of Directors and senior leadership, for the time, talents and financial support of the foundation, its donors and volunteers. He also thanked the Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital at Easton for its recent pledge of $100,000 to support the foundations year-end appeal that will benefit the Heart and Vascular Center at UM SRH.

Jeanie Scott, manager of Oncology Services thanked members of the Sporting Clays Classic committee, along with Mike Schaefer and Nancy Morton of The Point at Pintail, for helping raise $84,749 for the Clark Comprehensive Breast Center. These funds were dedicated toward the purchase of an MRI breast coil, an imaging device that is used to perform MRI-guided breast biopsy.

Also acknowledged for their support of the Clark Comprehensive Breast Center were Ken and Emma Jean Morgan of Robins Nest Floral & Garden Center, and Victor and Teresa Micheal. The Morgans have hosted a Winter Design Showcase fundraiser for four consecutive years. The Micheals organize and host the annual Lowes Wharf Rockfish Tournament, Crab Feast and Pig Roast Fundraiser to benefit the Peggy Rosato Cancer Fund.

Penny Pink, director, Surgical and Ambulatory Services, UM SMC at Easton and Dorchester, discussed the success of the foundations 2019 golf tournament. Held in September at Talbot Country Club, the tournament attracted 92 golfers and netted $91,118. The proceeds will support the purchase a new surgical table, glidescope and anesthesia carts.

Dr. Jeffrey Etherton, interventional cardiologist, expressed his gratitude for donors past support of cardiology initiatives. Etherton said so far, the hospitals PCI (percutaneous coronary intervention) technology has helped save the lives of 238 patients experiencing STEMI heart attacks, far beyond initial expectations.

Jennie Bowie, vice president and chief nursing officer, spoke in appreciation for the foundations support for nursing scholarships and MagnetRecognition. Bowie said 8% of U.S.hospitalshave earned Magnetdesignation and three of the eight Magnet hospitals in Maryland are part of UM SRH.

UM Shore Emergency Center at Queenstown manager Mary Alice Vanhoy reported on the Claws for a Cause Crab Feast, held in July, which raised $42,808 to enhance security and safety technology in the center. Vanhoy thanked the event committee members and co-chairmen, Holly Rhodes and Heather Comegys.

Before closing the program, Graham Lee, vice president, Philanthropy, gave updates on the current year-end appeal, which will support the purchase of new cardiovascular ultrasound equipment for the Heart and Vascular Center. Lee thanked donors again and asked for their continued support to reach the foundations year-end goal of $200,000.

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