FOUNDERS
$10,000 AND ABOVE
Mrs. Darlene Nelson
UMB
PATRONS
$5,000 AND ABOVE
Anonymous
Commerce Bank
Mr. and Mrs. David Feess
FELLOWS
$2,500 AND ABOVE
Alliance Radiology PC
BlueCross BlueShield of KC
Burns & McDonnell
CBIZ, Inc.
Dr. and Mrs. Gary Cooper
G.M. Peters Agency
Gladys Kelce Charitable Trust
Holloway & Harman Financial
Management
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Hunt
Liberty Orthopedic Associates
MAWD Pathology Group, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Kelly McClelland
McCown Gordon Construction
Mechanical Sales, Inc.
Mr. Russ Allen Mothershead III
Signature Medical Group Northland OBGYN
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel O’Dell
Rogers Sporting Goods
Thomann Financial Services
Transamerica Financial
Advisors
Wakefield & Associates
BENEFACTORS
$1,000 AND ABOVE
Advanced Logistics and
Fulfillment
Mr. and Mrs. David Anderson
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond
R. Brock, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Cates
Circle of Honor Society
Mr. and Mrs. Royce
Closterman
Mr. and Mrs. Mark W. Comley
Curry Investment Co.
DataMax KC
Essig & Associates, Inc.
Excel Constructors
First Missouri Bank
Ms. Joan Grissel
Hallmark Cards, Inc.
Hanger Clinic
Harrah’s Kansas City
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Heckman
Mrs. Shirley Heintz
Mr. and Mrs. Charles S.
Hughes
J.E. Dunn
Honor Roll of Donors 2015
Mr.Richard Job
Kansas Counselors, Inc. of
Kansas City
Keen Wealth Advisors
Kemberton Healthcare
Dr. and Mrs. Kevin F. Knop
Kramer & Frank PC
Liberty Radiation Oncologists
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Mathes
Meritage Portfolio Management
Midwest Aortic & Vascular
Institute
Ms. Julie Osbahr
Outpatient Healthcare
Strategies
P1 Group, Inc.
Platte-Clay Electric
Cooperative
Pony Express Bank
Pulse Design Group
Purdum Construction
Dr. and Mrs. Chris Shultz
Mr. Merle J. Smith
Staco Electric Construction
Stryker Orthopaedics
Transamerica Retirement
Solutions
Vanguard Packaging, Inc.
Zimmer Apex
ASSOCIATES
$500 AND ABOVE
Allscripts
Ms. Courtney Alsup
RE/MAX Innovations
Ms. Dennie Anderson
Mr. Dale Armstrong
Ms. Patricia Atkins
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Barnes
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Barry
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Berndt
BKD
Mrs. Catherine Bonderer
Caravan Trailer, LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Carpenter
Ms. Nancy Cattell
Delta Dental of Missouri
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Geisert
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hanson
Haynes Benefits PC
Heartland Chevrolet
Mr. and Mrs. John Henrichs
HR Fuzion
Human Arc
Dr. and Mrs. Ryan Huyser
Irven E. & NeVada P.
Linscomb Foundation
J. Price Architecture
Mr. and Mrs. Brad Johannes
Kindred Hospital
Mr. Paul Klehn
KONE, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Lane
Liberty Emergency
Professionals
Dr. and Mrs. Michael B.
Loggan
Dr. and Mrs. James Magera
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Martin
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Mullennix
Northland Ear Nose & Throat
Northland Pain Consultants
Mr. and Mrs. John Painter
Paradise Asphalt
Maintenance
Ms. Saundra Peddicord
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Philpot
Prime Insurance Agency
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shaffer
Ms. Julie Simpson
Mr. Brad Smith
Rev. Paul Stephen Smith
Smith Research, Inc.
Surgery Center at
Liberty Hospital
Mrs. Irene Thomas
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Todd
Tremco Roofing
Mr. and Mrs. Evan Tripp
Mr. and Mrs. William Turnage
Mr. and Mrs. Rodger Weller
Westfall O’Dell
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Williams
Mr. and Mrs. David Wood
AFFILIATES
$250 AND ABOVE
Amazing Play Fun Center
Mr. Lee Anderson
Dr. and Mrs. Neal Anson
Mr. Grant Austin
Dr. and Mrs. William Bednar
Mr. and Mrs. Jade Benson
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bertrand
Ms. Stacey Beyer
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Bussey
Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Caresio
Ms. Leanna Carr
CBS Manhattan
Coffey Communications
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Cox
Ms. Beverly Crase
Mr. and Mrs. Donald
Dalrymple
Ms. Jacque Davis
Ms. Peggy Dawson
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dixon
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Donner
Ms. Katherine Drury
Ms. Marcia S. Duke
Mr. Bill Ellison
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Erskine III
Ewing Marion Kauffman
Foundation
Ms. Amy Fantasma
Ms. Pieternel Feeheley
Dr. and Mrs. Gerard R.
Feldhaus
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ferrell
Ms. Patricia L. Flannery
Mr. and Mrs. Shane Fleshman
Mr. and Mrs. Donald H.
Fletcher
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Foster
Foutch Brothers, LLC
Mr, and Mrs. Garland Frisbie
Mr. and Mrs. Tim Gardner
Dr. Kay and Mr. Ryan Gerstner
Gilmore and Bell
Ms. Chandra Goebel
Ms. Kimberly Harris
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Hawkins
Mrs. Susan M. Helgeson
Henderson Engineers, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Alan L. Hill
Ms. Denise Himes
Ms. Mary Ann Holmes
Ms. Teresa K. Hopkins
Mr. and Mrs. William Hurst III
JBC Mission Partners
Knights of Columbus
Ms. Sharla Leon
Ms. Lisa D. Leonard
Dr. and Mrs. Demetrios
Maragos
Mrs. Gaye McCarty Stevick
Dr. and Mrs. Scott McKnight
Ms. Angela Mertell
Ms. Caren Meyers
Ms. Jo Micek
Ms. Ashley Mikesic-Rockers
Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Moorefield
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Neth
Northland CAPS
Mr. and Mrs. Bret Ohlhausen
Dr. and Mrs. James H. Olson
Mr. and Mrs. Scott C. Page
Ms. Lorna Pence
Mrs. Joanie Peterson
Dr. Jamie P. Rigden
Mr. Stephen Ripley
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Roskop
Dr. and Mrs. David Sallee
Ms. Cynthia Scharf
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Schmekel
Mrs. Wanda Schmerbach
Ms. Marilyn Stockman
Ms. Melissa Swindler
Dr. and Mrs. Kent Tegeler
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Thomas
Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. Thomas
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Triplett
Mr. and Mrs. Matt Tritz
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Watkins
Ms. Christena Williams
Withers Brant Igoe
& Mullennix PC
FOR MORE INFORMATION
ON THE LIBERTY HOSPITAL
FOUNDATION, CONTACT:
(816) 792-7014
[email protected]
www.libertyhospitalfoundation.org
YEAR IN
REVIEW
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Jen Husyer, President
Kristi Soligo, President- Elect
Jeff Holloway, Treasurer
Leisha Barry, Secretary
Chris Geisert, Past President
TRUSTEES
Kari Anson
Kari Jo Thomann Bear, CFP
Shane Davolt
Matt Garrison, DDS
Ryan Gerstner
Sue Gonnerman
Jason Hoyt
Charlie Hughes
Mary Ellen Knop
Tom McGiffin
Rae Moore
Ron Mullennix
Chris Shultz, DDS
Miriam Spencer
Allison Tanner
Ellen Todd
HONORARY BOARD
Ray Brock
Fran Bussey
Don Fletcher
Juarenne Hester
Janie James
Greg Lund
Karen Mathes
Ron Mullennix
Irene Thomas
Ellen Todd
REGIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
Mischa Bastin
Angela Castle
Laura Chambers
Gary Cooper, MD
Brett Daffron
Frank Dixon
Laurel Haley
Chris Igoe
Jody Magera
Kim Philpot
Amy Pieper
Matt Sanders
Lori Tritz
Mario Usera
2015
“He who has health,
has hope; and he who has
hope, has everything.”
Dear Friends,
Thank you for making 2015 a remarkable year
for the Liberty Hospital Foundation!
2015 marked the 31st year of service for our
organization. With your support, we were able
to significantly expand our
programs and services
and grow our outreach to
the entire Liberty Hospital
community.
This year alone, we invested
$250,000 into programs
that benefit the patients, employees, and
community of Liberty Hospital. In this Annual
Report, you’ll see highlights from key programs
and ideas of what is on the horizon for 2016
and beyond. Also included are our annual
Honor Roll of Donors and a special section
recognizing tribute gifts.
While we are encouraged by the increased
impact through new programs serving patients
in need of long-term solutions for affording
medications and healthcare, as well as our
community grant program - we know we need
to strive to improve the health and wellness of
even more people moving forward.
The Liberty Hospital Foundation is stronger
than ever due to the
leadership and vision of
our Board of Trustees, and
our ever-expanding circle
of volunteers, donors, and
champions throughout the
community - including you.
Thank you very much for your part in the
growth of our organization in 2015. We are
looking forward to much more in the year to
come!
Sincerely,
Mark Bertrand
Executive Director
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2015
HIGHLIGHTS
Over $250,000 was invested in
the patients, employees, and
community of Liberty Hospital
last year, with this impact:
LOOKING AHEAD TO 2016
Building on the momentum of the last year, the Liberty Hospital Foundation is excited to pursue more
Tribute gifts can celebrate the memory of a loved one, or commemorate a milestone of someone who cares for the mission of the
opportunities to grow in 2016 and beyond. If you are interested in getting involved with any of these
Liberty Hospital Foundation.
programs - as a volunteer, donor, or advocate - contact the Foundation for more information!
TREEHOUSE
Over 2,000 patients and families
had a comfortable place to stay
regardless of their ability to pay
SCHOLARSHIPS
Five $2,500 scholarships were
awarded to local high school
seniors pursuing a BSN degree
RX ASSISTANCE
130+ patients are saving $90,000
per month on their life-sustaining
medications and health costs
EMPLOYEES
The Hughes Family Assistance
Fund supported 20+ employee
families in crisis this year
KYLEIGH’S GIFT
2,500 babies born in the Liberty
Hospital Birthing Center have
received SleepSack swaddles
KYLEIGH’S GIFT
Over the next year, we plan to provide more
support to families at Liberty Hospital facing
an infant or pregnancy loss - including gifts
of memorial candles, care packages, and
memory boxes.
MEDICATION ASSISTANCE
In 2015, the Medication Assistance Program
(MAP) expanded services to all Liberty Hospital
affiliated clinics and physician practices, as
well as Liberty and Liberty North High Schools.
In 2016, our goal is to offer more critical
assistance for patients to maintain their health
after they leave Liberty Hospital - and thrive in
our community.
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
In 2016, the High School Scholarship program
will grow and provide six $2,500 scholarships.
Five Liberty Hospital employees will enter their
third year of a full scholarship to the online RN
to BSN program at William Jewell College.
BY THE NUMBERS
TRIBUTES: CELEBRATE, HONOR, REMEMBER
TREEHOUSE GARDENS
& WALKING TRAIL
In 2016, we will enter into phase two of our
recent beautification efforts on the TreeHouse
gardens and patio. A new Butterfly Garden
will be planted and revitalized memorial and
commemorative opportunities will be available
along the Walking Trail.
SAVE THE DATE
We hope to see you at our upcoming events!
Friday, June 10: Twilight at the TreeHouse
in the TreeHouse gardens - 7:00 to 10:00PM
Friday, September 30: Golf Classic
at Staley Farms Golf Club - 1:00PM Tee Time
Saturday, October 15: Kyleigh’s Gift 5K/3K
Run Walk at Liberty Hospital - 5:00PM
For more information, visit www.
libertyhospitalfoundation.org
2014-15 CALENDAR YEAR
FUNDS RAISED: $333,854
PEOPLE SERVED: 5,000+ FUNDS SPENT ON PROGRAMS & SERVICES: $246,275 (74%)
NUMBER OF INDIVIDUAL DONORS: 512
ATTENDEES AT EVENTS: 775
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LIVEWELL
COMMUNITY
GRANTS
Over the past year, nearly 400 tribute gifts totalling $40,000
have been made to the Foundation. Gifts were designated
to based on donor request to: TreeHouse at Liberty Hospital,
Kyleigh’s Gift, Hospice, Walking Trail, Auxiliary, Oncology,
and Women’s Health. The Foundation also provides
commemorative bricks, benches, and trees along the
Walking Trail as well as other naming opportunities.
In 2015, we launched the
LiveWell Community Grant
Program to support health and
wellness initiatives of other
local organizations. $50,000
was distributed to the following
grantees:
We are honored to be part of celebrating the lives of those listed below, and appreciate their
loved ones making a contribution to the Liberty Hospital Foundation a part of their legacy.
to purchase a digital
audiometer, hearing aid, and
hearing health resources for
Liberty Public Schools
IN MEMORY OF
Robert Alsup
Owen, Jane, Sandra, Susan & Ann
Bob & Katie Baker
Zella Mae Barnes
Dorothy Beggs
Mary Bingham
Kendall Brink
Ira Burch
Marvin Buscher
Daniel Cardiff
Joseph & Alice Carullo
Jacob, Michael, Joseph,
Charlie & Mom
Mary Combs
Thomas Cox
Gerald C. (Buddy) Crain
John Curtis
Caryol Dewey
Lisa Dillon
Dick Drew
Emma Drew
Betsey Easley
Bernadine Ellis
Gordon Engle
Jack & Judy Garden
Father of Dr. Santosh
George
Rev. Harland Ginn
Alan Gremli
Charles Guynn
Donald Haley
Glenn Harper
Walter Hazel
Wilbur Hill
Betty Hixon
Mary Hoy
Lincoln William Hurst
Jane Job
Scott Johnson
Carol Kemp
Dennis Kinney
Daniel Jay Krenkel
Jack Larimore
Judy Laughman
Elias LeBoeuf
Cecilia Leon
Janice Lile
Donna Brillhart
& Marie Pace
Helen McClelland
Betty Sue McComas
James McGinnis
Sally McGinnis
Rose McQuerrey
Virginia Needhammer
Jerold Nelson
Charles Nichols
Jwanita Noble
Edith O’Hara
James Orr
Joan Carolyn Patton
George Lewis Porter
C.W. & Carrie Quattlebaum
Sharlot Renfro
Frances Reynolds
James Rieck
LIBERTY SERTOMA CLUB
Gene Lineberry
& Scott Johnson
Barb Shearer
Eunice Shrull
Norman Sickles
Julia Opal Starts
Skelly Kay Stimelsky
Russell & Ruth
Stocksdale
Anna M. Taylor
John Thomann
Genevieve Turek
JoAnn Vogel
Duane Watkins
Kyleigh Weller
Ruth Wood
David Wooten
IN HONOR OF
Mason & Amelia Bertrand
Cathy Bonderer
Anna Rosine Cleveland
Laleen Mae Duncan
Ryker & Lyla Graverson
Shirley Heintz
Dr. Andrew & Pamela Pratt
Bill Riggs
Dan Williams
LIBERTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
to purchase a Spot Vision
Screener for the Early
Childhood Education Center,
providing fun and fast testing for
young or special needs students
- 561 screenings in the first six
months.
REBUILDING
TOGETHER CLAY
COUNTY
to support the Safe
at Home program, providing
home safety modifications for
seniors and the disabled.
LIBERTY COMMUNITY
HEALTH ACTION TEAM
(LCHAT)
to fund a Program
Coordinator overseeing
partnerships, goals, and
committees focused on obesity
in Liberty middle school
students.
L I K E U S O N FA C E B O O K : L I B E R T Y H O S P I TA L F O U N D AT I O N
For more information and a full list of 2015 donors, visit
WWW.LIBERTYHOSPITALFOUNDATION.ORG