2013 Report to the Community
Family Ties. Community Connections.
Family Ties.
Community Connections.
A Message from the
Executive Director
Throughout the Wolf River area, the members of this community have become family for each
other. Whether traditional, extended, or blended, family is a place where many find stability and
security. Family also is a place where dreams can be shared, supported and launched.
Our 2013 Report to the Community highlights the many ways you have helped us touch the
lives of patients and families at a time of vital need. Collectively, generous donors helped us
provide more efficient and effective care via access to medical records in the MyThedaCare portal.
Donations have enabled patients in the Emergency Department to get a fresh change of clothes
if needed after an injury or illness. And the community supported scholarships and clinical
education so our nursing team could be even more responsive to patients’ hopes and dreams.
Together, our efforts represent the theme of this report: Family Ties. Community Connections.
The end of 2013 also marked the beginning of a new family: The ThedaCare Family of
Foundations, Inc. Our “new family” is comprised of seven already established member
Foundations that support the hospitals and programs within ThedaCare, including the
Wolf River Area Healthcare Foundation. You are invited to read more about this new family
on page 5. We believe that combining the efforts of these Foundations is a prudent use of
financial, environmental and staff resources.
Heather J. Stern
Executive Director
Wolf River Area Healthcare Foundation
ThedaCare Family of Foundations, Inc.
“The bond that links your true
family is not one of blood,
but of respect and joy in each
other’s life.”
As the healthcare landscape is altered by changes in insurance plans and government initiatives,
we promise to remain true to our commitment to helping families in this community maintain
their health, return quickly to good health in the event of injury or illness, or to make a peaceful,
dignified transition at the end of life.
— Richard Bach, American novelist
We do this work together. Thank you for supporting our family so that we can support yours.
Sincerely,
Heather Stern
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Contents
A Message from the Executive Director
Directors & Staff | Your Gift in Action
Ways to Give | Financial Overview
Welcome to the Family of Foundations, Inc.
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Grants & Scholarships
Annual Dinner Casino Royale
Wolf River Sturgeon Shuffle
Thank You to Our Donors
Directors & Staff
President
Kerry Griebenow, OD
Griebenow Eyecare
Board of Directors
DuWayne (Dewey) Carl
Sturm Foods (Retired)
Board of Directors (continued)
Laurie Shaw
New London Area Chamber of Commerce
Incoming President
Nancy Ignacio
Marion Body Works, Inc.
Pam Gretzinger
Gretzinger Sales & Service
Rita Thiel
Citizens Bank
Mike Huzzar
Hillshire Brands
Jim Williams
Bemis Corporation
John Klein
Klein Chevrolet
Jim Ziegler, DVM
Wolf River Veterinary Clinic
Scott Kolbeck, MD
Wisconsin Institute of Urology
WRAHF Staff
Heather Grimes
Executive Director
Past President
Harry Radix
First State Bank
Vice Presidents
Bill Schmidt
New London Family Medical Center
Greg Watling
United Church of Christ
Michael Meyer
Meyer Law Firm
Treasurer
Jackie Suehring
Premier Community Bank
Cheryl Seelig, RN
ThedaCare Physicians – New London
Your
Cristy Borchardt
Development Assistant
Gift in Action
Chemotherapy
Close to Home
Other big and little benefits of the new chemotherapy
space include:
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The new Chemotherapy Suite at New London Family Medical
Center, funded in part by a past WRAHF grant, allows more
patients to receive their chemotherapy locally, rather than
drive into Appleton (or even farther). In addition to the extra
space, the new suite adds comfort when it’s needed most,
privacy options for procedures or for when a patient doesn’t
feel well from the medicines, and – most importantly – safety.
“There was so little space before the remodel that one nurse
would have to stay in the room next door to chart while
the other had to stand the entire shift with our back to the
patients,” says oncology nurse Patti Radix, RN. “Now we can
both be in the room at all times available to administer the
chemo or to tend to their needs.”
Room for a family member to visit
Privacy curtains if necessary
Side tables that swing up on the side to place equipment on
Hooks behind each chair for coats and purses
Televisions with headphones for long treatments
View of Mosquito Hill versus the roof
Blanket warmers
A small cart for snacks and coffee
Bathroom in the suite instead of across the hall
“We made the old space work, of course,” Patti explains, “but
the new space helps make the patients more comfortable at a
time when everything is uncomfortable and frustrating. We’re
so fortunate to live in a community that takes care of each
other!”
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Ways to Give
It is the purpose and distinct privilege of the Wolf River Area
Healthcare Foundation to help people like you – people who
want to make a difference in our community’s healthcare –
find worthwhile projects and programs in need of support.
We bridge the gap between your good intentions and making
it happen.
Make an immediate impact or provide long-term support
in a variety of ways:
Gifts of Cash. These unrestricted funds often make a difference
immediately by supporting programs, education and research.
One nice option is that cash gifts of any amount can be made
in your own name, in memory or honor of a loved one, or even
anonymously.
Gifts of Appreciated Assets. Non-cash assets, such as common
stock, may offer additional tax advantages and also help avoid
capital gains tax on the appreciated value.
Trusts & Annuities. Significant tax advantages make charitable
trusts and gift annuities an attractive option. With a trust, the
donor receives a financial return on the donation throughout his/
her lifetime.
Endowed Named Funds. Donors can establish an endowment
fund to support a particular program or initiative. Only tapping
into the interest, the principle remains intact, ensuring that
important programs will be sustained for future generations.
Gifts by Will. Inserting the sentence “I bequeath $_____ or
_____% of my estate to Wolf River Area Healthcare Foundation”
allows you to support this cause so close to your heart even after
you’re gone. It may cost you nothing today, but will certainly help
serve our mission – and your mission – in the future. A willed gift
can also help reduce the donor’s estate taxes.
Other. The Foundation staff is happy to discuss any other gift
arrangements or naming opportunities, as well. Please contact
the Foundation office at (920) 531-2221 for more information.
Financial Overview
The overall financial picture for the Wolf River Area Healthcare
Foundation remained strong in 2013. Gift revenue was up more
than 28 percent, investment gains improved nearly 42 percent,
and net assets grew more than 16 percent this year thanks to
successful fundraising events, meaningful relationships with our
charitable sponsors, and generous individual contributions. The
result was $11,500 in grants given to improve the health of area
families and local communities. Thank you for your support!
Total Gift Revenue
2013 $262,723
2012
$205,069
This number represents the funds raised by Wolf River Area
Healthcare Foundation through new contributions. This number
does not reflect pledge payments on any capital campaigns.
Investment Gains/(Losses)
2013 $16,564
2012
$11,690
Our professionally managed investment portfolio continues to
make significant gains, successfully recovering from the global
economic recession in 2011.
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Fund Balance
2013 $637,593
2012
$549,609
Wolf River Area Healthcare Foundation was able to improve
our net assets thanks to a stronger market providing interest
on investments in 2013 and through the commitment of our
generous donors, as well as responsible fiscal management of
available funds.
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at www.WolfRiverFoundation.org.
$110,000
in Savings
New London Family
Medical Center volunteers
logged 5,050 hours of
service in 2013, saving
the hospital $109,989.*
* Calculated using the “value of
volunteer time” established by
independentsector.org.
Your Family’s
Care Our Family’s Mission
In the summer of 2012, a representative group from
ThedaCare’s seven foundations began meeting to create
a future of improved collaboration, shared resources and
gains in operational efficiencies. This new group, named
The Radix Rugland ad hoc committee after co-chairs
Harry Radix and Walter Rugland, engaged in working and
planning sessions for more than a year, culminating in the
creation of the ThedaCare Family of Foundations, Inc.
We welcome the following member Foundations to
the Family and we look forward to sharing more stories
about our collective work throughout the year and in our
inaugural version of the ThedaCare Family of Foundations,
Inc. Report to the Community in 2015.
Appleton Medical Center Foundation
Community Hospice Foundation, which shall be
renamed the ThedaCare Hospice Foundation
George F. Peabody Foundation,
which shall be renamed the Peabody Heritage Fund
Riverside Health Foundation
Shawano Medical Center Foundation
Theda Clark Medical Center Foundation
Wolf River Area Healthcare Foundation, which shall be
renamed the ThedaCare Foundation – New London
The sole purpose of The ThedaCare Family of Foundations
and its member Foundations who have designated funds
within the Family (see list to the right) is to continue to
maximize the value of each gift received to improve the
healthcare experience for patients and their families.
While all one Family, the member foundations play a
vital role in bringing gifts to life in your community. All
current gift arrangements and future gifts received will
be used in exactly the way expressed by the donor. The
underpinning of the work of the Radix Rugland group
was to ensure that all gifts given locally would stay local
if desired by the donor. The Family of Foundations’ work
will be governed by two representatives from each
member Foundation.
Officers leading The ThedaCare Family of
Foundations, Inc. Board of Directors for 2014 are:
Wyon Wiegratz, President
Theda Clark Medical Center Foundation
Dean High, Vice President
Appleton Medical Center Foundation
Whether gifts support a local initiative or a regional
program, such as hospice services, our commitment
remains to extend the value of each gift to its fullest
and best use. The creation of the ThedaCare Family of
Foundations means that we will become more efficient
with the “back of house work” and more importantly,
ThedaCare will make a renewed investment in the
operations of the Foundation Family so your gift is used
to its fullest to improve patient care.
Harry Radix, Treasurer
Wolf River Area Healthcare Foundation
Holly Zander, Secretary
Shawano Medical Center Foundation
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Grants & Scholarships
Thanks to the support of our generous donors, Wolf River Area
Healthcare Foundation is able to award grants each year to
purchase equipment, establish new programs or procedures,
and improve the overall health of our local community...
our extended family. Here is a sampling of grants awarded
recently:
1,098
Patients
Nearly 1,100 people
were admitted for
treatment at New
London Family
Medical Center in
2013. That’s almost
the same as the
entire population of
Manawa.
MyThedaCare Technology Enhancements
MyThedaCare is a popular
online tool that allows
patients with an account
to check test results,
review health history, and
communicate with their
You’re a
doctors regarding nonclick away...
urgent issues. Proceeds
from the 2013 WRAHF
from bringing
Annual Dinner Gala
doctors your way!
will be used to help roll
out enhancements to
MyThedaCare in the New
London area, including some interactive disease management
tools. “The foundation’s support will enable us to improve our
community’s health by engaging more patients in their health
care,” confirms Cheryl Seelig, practice administrator at ThedaCare
Physicians in New London, Manawa, and Weyauwega. For
example, a patient with diabetes could enter her daily blood
sugar levels right into MyThedaCare so her medical team can
monitor them and potentially adjust medications.
$11,500
in Support
The Foundation’s
Board of Directors uses
approximately five
percent of the total
unrestricted assets
to fund programs,
new equipment, and
initiatives outside of
capital campaigns
each year. In 2013, the
Foundation paid out
more than $11,500 in
grants and community
support.
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Clothes for ER Patients
When patients come to the emergency department, the last
thing on their minds is to grab a change of clothes. A grant
from the Wolf River Area Healthcare Foundation provides basic
clothing to ER patients who may need a replacement due to rips,
fluids, or emergency removal to perform a test or procedure.
After an accident or injury, the little extras can make all the
difference.
Infant Car Seats
The Wolf River Area Healthcare Foundation funded car seat
training for four nurses in The Family Birth Center. “The ability to
properly fit car seats for new parents will allow us to maximize
the safety of the children in the event there were to be a car
accident,” says Sue Jochman, supervisor for the Birth Center.
Thank You!
Surgery and Outpatient Treatment Center nurse Angela
Schneider, RN, was able to pursue specialized training and
certification in wound care thanks to funding for continuing
education through the Wolf River Area Healthcare Foundation.
The roughly $4,000 in scholarship assistance enables New
London Family Medical Center to provide wound care on site
rather than rely on nurses from the Appleton area to provide
coverage sporadically.
“We were seeing an increased need for wound care along with
many patients coming in with pretty complicated wounds,”
Angela explains. “Providing proper assessment and care in a
timely manner makes a big difference since infections and other
conditions can progress quickly.”
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Grants & Scholarships
Angela is impressed that our local rural hospital was
committed to providing specialty care usually only available
at a bigger facility, citing the following benefits:
134 Babies
We welcomed 134
babies in the Birthing
Center at New London
Family Medical Center in
2013, making our family
– and many of yours –
a little bigger.
• Patients who have a good experience have the confidence
to get care locally for more conditions.
• Specialty care keeps the hospital growing.
• By enabling local providers to continue to grow
professionally, we retain talent and provide motivation to
always improve.
“I am extremely grateful and thankful to donors and the
Foundation for the opportunity to advance my skills,” Angela
shares. “Without your support, I never would have been able
to get this specialized training.”
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Volunteers
4,400
Days
of Care
More than 100 community
members volunteer their time
and talents in nearly every
department throughout the
hospital, as well as make it
possible for the Wolf River
Area Healthcare Foundation to
hold events in support of the New
London Family Medical Center. These
faithful helpers live out our theme of
Family Ties & Community Connections!
Your contributions
helped us provide a
total of 4,400 days of
patient care in the
hospital this year for
our local community.
Medical Staff Scholarships:
With luck, those students will return to the Wolf River area one
day and become the next generation of healthcare providers.
In 2013, three of Medical Staff Scholarships went to:
At New London Family Medical Center, we believe great
health care begins with a partnership with great providers.
To encourage area students to pursue a career in health care,
the physicians at our local hospital and surrounding clinics
have funded $12,000 in scholarships split evenly among the
seven high schools in our service area:
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Clintonville HS
Hortonville HS
Little Wolf HS (Manawa)
Marin HS
New London HS (2)
Shiocton HS
Weyauwega-Fremont HS
Haley Steffanus,
New London High School,
$1,500
Natalie Kurth,
New London High School,
$1,500
Parth Suryakant Patel,
Clintonville High School,
$1,500
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Annual Dinner
Casino
Royale
Casino Royale
“The night was a tremendous success as a result of
the generous support of so many amazing people...”
— Heather Stern, Executive Director
The Wolf River Area Healthcare Foundation
(WRAHF) held our 10th Annual Dinner
on September 17, 2013, at the Crystal
Falls Banquet Facility in New London. The
theme was Casino Royale: Share Your
Luck With Us!
Over 200 guests enjoyed dinner and
entertainment along with raffles, silent
and live auctions to raise nearly $60,000
for the MyThedaCare initiative. Guests
could bid on donated packages that
ranged from vacation getaways in Door
County and Orlando, FL, to Green Bay
Packer tickets, guided hunting trips, and
even private chef dinner parties. There’s
always something for everyone!
Funds raised from the WRAHF Annual
Dinner will enable New London
Medical Center to roll out MyThedaCare
enhancements and provide educational
training. MyThedaCare is an online service
that gives patients a private, convenient,
and secure way to check test results, review
health history, and communicate with
doctors.
Save the Date!
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“Special Thanks”
to event participants, as well as the
volunteers and sponsors who helped make
the Annual Dinner possible – and successful!
Major sponsors include:
• A. Sturm & Sons Foundation, Inc.
• ThedaCare Physicians
• BOLDT
• Faith Technologies
• First State Bank
• Marion Body Works, Inc.
• Klein Chevrolet-Buick, Inc.
• Griebenow Eyecare, SC
• Sturm Foods
• New London Family Medical Center
• Radiology Associates of the Fox Valley, SC
• Radtke Rhone Insurance
• Hillshire Brands
• Valley Eye Associates
• Fox Communities Credit Union
• D. Carl Survivors Trust
The 2014 WRAHF Annual Dinner will be held
Tuesday, September 16th at the Crystal Falls Banquet Facility.
To attend or to get information about becoming a sponsor,
please contact the Foundation office at (920) 531-2066 or [email protected].
Wolf River
Sturgeon Shuffle
“We like to say the Sturgeon Shuffle is about Giving Back and Getting Fit. It’s a great
workout – whether it’s a competitive run or just a pleasant morning walk – while raising
funds to improve the health of our community”
— Heather Stern, Executive Director
More than 500 runners and walkers came
together on April 27, 2013 for the third annual
Wolf River Sturgeon Shuffle.
Cleverly planned to coincide with the time of
year that these amazing fish usually spawn,
the event course takes participants along the
Sturgeon Trail to catch a glimpse of this other
famed “sturgeon run.” Sturgeon are amazing
fish that date back to prehistoric times. Each
fish can live more than a century and can weigh
200+ pounds! Every year, racers get a chance to
observe the sturgeon in one of the few places
they spawn in the entire state.
“Special Thanks”
to event participants, as well as the volunteers
and sponsors who helped make the Sturgeon Shuffle
possible. Major sponsors include:
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In 2013, the Sturgeon Shuffle raised more than
$20,000 – nearly 20 percent more than the
previous year! Funds will be used by the Wolf
River Area Healthcare Foundation to support the
New London Family Medical Center campus and
the surrounding communities through outreach
programs to improve local health and wellness.
ThedaCare Physicians
New London Family Medical Center
The New London Tourism Commission
Wolf River Veterinary Clinic
Hillshire Brands
Community First Credit Union
Festival Foods
Radtke Rhone Insurance
In Sight Health Associates
First State Bank
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Thank You to Our Donors
The success of The Wolf River Area Healthcare Foundation is really the direct result of your kindness, generosity
and support. Put simply, this work wouldn’t be possible without donations like yours. Every penny of every gift—
big or small—makes a difference. This truly is a community effort! Thank you all.
Royal & Norma Alf
Mr. & Mrs. David Allen
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Arndt
Ms. Sue Aschliman
Avery Dennison Corporation
Rachel Barrows
Jason & Nichole Behling
Mr. Robert M. Behnke
Bemis Company Foundation
Bemis Company, Inc.
Jann M. Berglund
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Bernegger
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Bettin
Ms. Janet Bisser
Mr. & Mrs. Peter W. Blaas
Kerry Lee & Lori Blanke
Debra K. Blazek
Mr. & Mrs. Jason A. Bloxham
Ralph W. Bockin
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff D. Bohman
The Boldt Company
Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Braatz
Mr. Dewey Carl
Caroline Implement
Company, Inc.
Lamont & Ruth Carpenter
Dr. Carrie B. Chapman &
Mr. David Guif
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Christ
Ted & Karrie Christian
City Of New London
City of New London Tourism
Cline & Hanson Funeral
Homes & Cremation
Services
Clintonville Public
School District
Community First Credit Union
Robert & Mary Conroy
Mr. Michael L. Coppersmith
Mr. Stanley J. Cottrill
Ms. Maxine A. Cristy
Ms. Rosellen Crow
Mr. & Mrs. Cuff
Mr. & Mrs. Steven K. Dachelet
Mr. & Mrs. Jay J. Daly
Mr. Leo A. Daly
Cindy L. Davison
Demming-Noel Agency, Inc.
Paul Desrochers
Ms. Julie Deuellman
Mr. & Mrs. David L. Dezeeuw
Dr. & Mrs. Terry Dietrich
Steve & Darla Dorosz
DTAK LLC - Trucking Company
Dupont Cheese, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Leon Ebert
Mr. Michael A. Elliott
Anonymous
Keri E. Euhardy
Faith Technologies, Inc
Ms. Emily R. Favorite
Ms. Karen J. Favorite
Mark & Judy Fellers
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Fermanich
First State Bank
FirstMerit Bank
Denise Fischer
Don & Sherry Fisher
Bill & Bridget Fitzpatrick
Ms. Nicole L. Flaig
Dr. & Mrs. William Ogden
Fletcher, Jr.
Ron & Joy Flohr
Fox Communities
Credit Union
Ms. Vicki Fraaza
Dr. & Mrs. Donn Fuhrmann
Mrs. Mimi Gardner
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Gasper
Bill & Karen Gething
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Gloede
Mr. & Mrs. Phillip L. Gravedonl
Ms. Mary Greinert
Gretzinger Sales & Service, Inc.
Dr. & Mrs. Kerry L. Griebenow
Griebenow Eyecare, S.C.
Ms. Cara Griesbach
Mary Griffin
Raymond Grobe
Mr. & Mrs. Mark W. Grossman
Barbara Gruening
Dean & Pam Gruner
Ms. Tammy Gutierrez
Richard & Patricia Haase
Ms. Lucille E. Hahn
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Ms. & Mr. Sharon K. Hanks
Mrs. & Mr. Amanda
Hannan Wade
Derek & Sarah
Haroldson, M.D.
Mr. John E. Hill
Jo Hillman
Hillshire Brands
Mr. Francis P. Hintzke
Dr. & Mrs. Paul Hoell
Judge & Mrs. John P.
Hoffmann
Lynn Marie Hopfensberger
Gary & Leda Hopfensperger
Drs. David & Jeannie Horak
Hucklberry Acres
Campground Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Alex Hunt
The Hunter Family
Michael A. Huzzar
Nancy & Curt Ignacio
In Sight Health Associates, S.C.
Integrity Medical Group, S.C
Jernegan’s Health Mart
Ms. Kim Jersey
Sue Jochman
Mr. Arthur N. Johnson
Ms. Julia L. Juergens
Ms. Sarah Karr
Mr. & Mrs. Tim Kasson
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Katerzynske
Mr. & Mrs. Justin Kimball
Mr. & Mrs. Charles N. Klein
John & Lavonne Klein
Klein Chevrolet-Buick, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Klotzbuecher
Mr. & Mrs. Rubin A. Klug
Ms. Nikki Marie Knight
Shane & Sheila Kohl
Dr. Scott & Mrs. Pattie Kolbeck
Ms. Jaime J. Kramer
Mr. William E. Kramlich
Katie Krause
William & Susan Krejcarek
Ms. Debra L. Krueger
Lisa & Keith Kuss
Dr. Joseph & Mrs.
Kathleen Lamb
Dr. & Mrs. Michael J. Lawton
Ms. Kimberly Lees
Darcie Lehman
Ms. Kelly L. Lenss
John & Jan Lervick
Ms. Renee Lo Schiavo
Gregory L. Long &
Nancy Newcom-Long
John & Lucille Love
Erik A. Lucken
The Lloyd & Patricia Maasch
Family Foundation
Maiman Chiropractic
Ms. Angela Malotky
Mr. & Mrs. Jacob P. Mangen
Marion Body Works, Inc.
Lee & Jennifer Marks
Marc Marsh
Mrs. & Mr. Mathewson
Ms. Ann S. Mathwig
Howard & Sally Mattes
Linda C. McFaul
Mrs. Kay McPhail
Brenda & Dale Mertz
Ms. Georgette K. Messina
Mr. Michael Meyer
Mrs. Noel C. Meyers
Dr. & Mrs. Marc J. Miller
Ms. Sara L. Miller
Mr. & Mrs. Brian A. Mork
Sheila & Peter Mroczynski
Mr. & Mrs. David G. Mueller
Ms. Elaine Muller
Ms. Macushla Mulroy
Tracy & Wayne Muskevitsch
Ms. Laura Nettekoven
Dave & Barb Neumann
New London Family
Medical Center
New London Family Medical
Center Medical Staff
Ms. Stephanie Niederberger
Ms. Kari Nighbor
Mr. & Mrs. Doug Noel
NXC Imaging
Overeaters Anonymous
Mr. Dick J. Pamperin
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Pamperin
“We make a living by what
we get, but we make a life
by what we give.”
— Winston Churchill
Mr. & Mrs. Barry L. Paulson
Joe & Kim Peikert
Ms. Diane Pelky
Mr. Matt Peterson
Jeff & Marcia Pethke
Mrs. Ginny Pharr
Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Phillips
Ms. Carolyn Pinkowsky
Premier Community Bank
Mr. & Mrs. Brian A. Priebe
Tom & Carol Prijic
Ms. Donella Pues
Mr. & Mrs. Stewart Rachwal
Radiology Associates of the
Fox Valley, S.C.
Harry & Patti Radix
Radtke-Rhone Insurance
Agency, Inc.
Mr. David Rae
Mr. & Mrs. Ken Renning
Jack & Glenda Rhodes
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Rhone
David A. Rice, D.D.S.
Jessica & Keith Rice
Rice’s Greenhouses, Inc.
Mr. Cory Rogers
Ms. Heather Roland
John & Mary Ann Romberg
Stephanie Ross
Kent & Kathy Rusch
Mr. & Mrs. John Rutzinski
Eric C. Saeger
Lee Sauer
Mrs. & Mr. Carol Schaefer
Melissa Schaefer
Nancy Schanke &
Mr. Peter Gasper
Mr. Bruce Scheller
Mrs. & Mr. Kandi Schlueter
Bill & Cheryl Schmidt
Mr. & Mrs. Marvin F. Schneider
Mrs. & Mr. Peggy School
Dawn Schroepfer
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Schuldes
APNP
Ms. Andrea D. Schultz
Mr. Jeffrey B. Scott
Mrs. & Mr. Cheryl Seelig
Mr. & Mrs. Michael H. Sheleski
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Simpson
Lynne Simpson
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Simpson
Vinson R. Simpson &
Brenda Hait
Smiles By Design
Bette Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Don Sommer
Mr. Matthew N. Spencer
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Starks
Keith & Jodi Steckbauer
Mr. Ronald G. Steinhorst
Becky & Jon Stellmacher
Sara Stenz
Peter & Heather Stern
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Stevenson
Mr. & Mrs. Jack A. Sturm
A. Sturm & Sons
Foundation, Inc.
Sturm Foods, Inc.
Mike & Jackie Suehring
Mr. & Mrs. Allen Sykes
Craig & Melissa Sylte
ThedaCare At Work
ThedaCare Physicians New London
ThedaCare, Inc.
Ms. Sandra Thein
Dave & Rita Thiel
Mr. & Mrs. Roger Thielen
Mrs. Sally Timm
Paul & Suzanne Triezenberg
Mr. & Mrs. Michael R.
Twombly
Audrey Tysver
United Way of New London
Valley Eye Associates
Helena Van Den Elzen
Tony & Lorraine Van Kampen
Van Kampen, Inc.
Mr. Toby C. Vanden Heuvel
Mr. Brian VanDenLangenberg
Mr. & Mrs. Pete J. Vanderloop
Mr. Derek J. Wade & Mrs.
Amanda Hannan Wade
Mr. & Mrs. Gary O. Wade
Mr. & Mrs. Brian D. Walbrun
Pastor Greg Watling &
Mrs. Cynthia Goller
Mr. & Mrs. Rick Watry
Weber Medical, Inc.
Dan Wegner
Ms. Kelly N. Wegner
Jim & Debra Williams
Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Wilson
Wisconsin Institute of
Urology, S.C.
Wolf River Community Bank
Wolf River Trips, Inc. Canoeing
& Tubing
Wolf River Veterinary Clinic
Dr. Hong Xie & Mr. Jimmy Lo
Pamela & Gregory Yeager
Mr. & Mrs. James P. Young
Dr. & Mrs. Carlos Yu
Theresa L. Zarling
Dr. & Mrs. James E. Ziegler
Lisa Ziemer & Terry Jeske
Jeannie Zietlow
Peggy Zillmer
The Promise Circle
The essence of family is the implicit promise each member gives to
love and protect one another. No matter what else happens in the
world, you can count on true family – whatever form that may take.
As a member of the ThedaCare family, you too can share in that
promise to one another by joining The Promise Circle, a group
of people who have decided to help us fulfill our promise for
generations to come through planned giving to one or more of the
foundations within the ThedaCare family.
Giving | Methods
With The Promise Circle, there are so many ways to enjoy the
satisfaction of knowing that your gift will provide vital future support
for our patients, our families, our friends and our communities:
• Bequests
• Charitable Lead Trusts
• Remainder Trusts
• Life Estate
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan Beneficiary
• Multi-Year Pledges
• Real Estate
You choose how you want to give and where your gift will go. We’ll
help you achieve your personal and charitable goals while providing
the guidance to navigate tax deductibles, capital gains and other
financial aspects. These gift planning options have special advantages
such as increased tax benefits or even a current income stream.
Giving | Benefits
As a member of The Promise Circle, you’ll receive:
1. Celebration at our annual Promise Circle luncheon
2. Invitations to special ThedaCare forums and events
3. Recognition and thanks on our donor walls and within our annual
report to the community (requests to remain anonymous will of
course be honored)
All gifts through The Promise Circle stay within the communities
ThedaCare proudly serves.
Giving | The Promise
Join The Promise Circle today to help ensure that generations to
come will receive the very finest care. Contact us if you have already
included the ThedaCare Family of Foundations in your gift plans
and would like to join The Promise Circle or if you would like more
information about planned giving options through The Promise
Circle:
Heather Stern
WRAHF Executive Director
(920) 531-2066
[email protected]
www.thedacare.org/Foundations
Giving | Thanks
We welcome the following members into The Promise Circle family
in our local community:
Bendick Bjelde Memorial
Louis and Alissa Clark
Stanley J. Cottrill
Celia G. Ferg Memorial
Marian and Kerry Griebenow, OD
Robert F. Gulig Memorial
Marvin and Shirleyann Schneider
Francis A. Werner Memorial
2013 Report to the Community
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Wolf River Area Healthcare Foundation
1405 Mill Street, P.O. Box 307
New London, WI 54961-0307
“Coming together is a
beginning; keeping together
is progress; working
together is success.”
— Henry Ford
Wolf River Area Healthcare Foundation
P.O. Box 307
1405 Mill Street
New London, WI 54961
(920) 531-2066
Fax: (920) 531-2098
www.ThedaCare.org/Foundations