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Help The Borgess Tree(s) of Love Shine Beyond The Holidays

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Posted by Lew Tysman on January 23, 2012 – 10:09 pm
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Sondra Kidd (left), Corporate Executive Secretary, 15-year breast cancer survivor, with Karen Spaude (right), Borgess Medical Center Tree of Love lighting ceremony speaker, 11-year breast cancer survivor and wife of Borgess CEO & President, Paul Spaude.

KALAMAZOO, MI – Thanks to the community support for the 2011 Borgess Tree of Love campaign, hundreds of low-income women without health insurance will receive potentially lifesaving gifts in the New Year—free mammography services.

“Because of the generosity of area residents, we exceeded our goal of $50,000 ($51,001),” said Kim Loftus, CFRE, development officer, Borgess Foundation. “While more women than we expected will be helped by this extraordinary kindness, we encourage those who still wish to contribute to do so. The holidays may be officially behind us, but the need for support of these vital services continues to grow.”

The actual goal was “topped” through a generous donation from Dr. Dean J. Copely, who also served as one of the campaign’s physician champions.

Major sponsors of this year’s campaign included Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan; Cole Buick-GMC-Cadillac; Hall Render Killian Heath &Lyman; Kalamazoo Amusement; Miller Johnson, Attorneys and Counselors; Sanford Tolchin, MD; The Surgical Group of Southwest Michigan; The Tyler Little Family Foundation; and Julia and William Van Domelen.

Since 1985, the Borgess Tree of Love campaign has helped countless women receive free mammography services to identify breast cancer. The campaign also provides an opportunity for donors to honor employees, colleagues, family and friends. The names of donors and those receiving this special tribute are listed on the Web site, and honorees receive an acknowledgement card in the mail.

The Borgess Foundation still welcomes tax-deductible donations at treeoflove.borgess.com. Donor forms are also available for mail-in contributions by calling (269) 226.8100. CJ’s Pub (1027 Schuster, Kalamazoo) will also hold its annual breast cancer dart tournament on Saturday, January 28, beginning at 4 p.m. Proceeds will again benefit the Borgess Tree of Love. To learn more, call (269) 343.4577.

Every $8 donation to the Tree of Love campaign helps a woman receive a mammogram, while allowing the donor to honor or remember someone special. Every $80 donation sponsors a mammogram for a woman and allows the donor to honor or remember up to 10 people.

It’s estimated that one in every five women does not have insurance that covers breast cancer detection services, such as mammography. Several studies have shown that mammograms can reduce a woman’s risk of dying of breast cancer.

Lee Memorial Foundation Seeks Donations To Help Tree Of Love Shine

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Posted by Lew Tysman on November 4, 2011 – 8:38 pm
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DOWAGIAC, MI-When detected early, breast cancer is often more easily treated and women live longer. With this in mind, the Lee Memorial Foundation announces a new community fundraising campaign called the Borgess Tree of Love.

Community donations to the Borgess Tree of Love will help low-income, uninsured women receive mammography services at Borgess-Lee Memorial Hospital. Mammograms are crucial in detecting breast cancer early, when it’s most treatable.

Breast cancer claims the life of one American woman every 69 seconds. According to national data, it’s estimated that about one out of every five women in Cass County does not have insurance to cover breast cancer detection services like mammography.

In 2011, the Lee Memorial Foundation plans to raise $5,000 to support the Tree of Love campaign. “Through the generosity of our community, we hope to see our tree (located in Farr Park near the hospital) truly shine with thousands of pink lights,” said Karen Judd, chair, Lee Memorial Foundation Board of Trustees. “Every contribution counts. Your donation could provide a mammogram to an area woman—a relative, a friend, a neighbor—who can’t afford one, and that could save her life.”

Every $8 donation to the campaign will help a woman receive a mammogram, as well as allow donors to honor or remember someone important in their lives. (Each honoree will be mailed a special “tribute” card.) Every $80 donation will sponsor a mammogram for a woman and allow donors to honor or remember up to 10 people. To make a donation or learn more, call the Lee Memorial Foundation at (269) 783.3083.

The lighting of the Borgess-Lee Memorial Hospital Tree of Love will take place on Wednesday, December 7 at 5:30 p.m. Separate lighting events will also take place in December at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo and Borgess-Pipp Hospital in Plainwell.

Borgess Foundation Seeks Donations to Help Borgess Tree(s) of Love Shine

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Posted by Lew Tysman on October 31, 2011 – 5:08 pm
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When detected early, breast cancer is often more easily treated and women live longer. The Borgess Foundation urges the community to support its annual Tree of Love campaign to help women in need receive lifesaving mammograms.

In 1985, the Borgess Service League launched the first Borgess Tree of Love to raise money for early detection and treatment of breast cancer, a disease that claims the life of one American woman every 69 seconds. It is estimated that one out of every five women does not have insurance to cover breast cancer detection services, such as mammography.

Community donations to the Tree of Love campaign fund mammograms at Borgess for low-income women without health insurance. By contributing to the campaign, donors also have the opportunity to recognize someone important in their lives. Each honoree is represented by a light on a tree and mailed an acknowledgement card.

This year, the Borgess Foundation plans to raise $45,000 to help area women receive vital mammography services. “After 25 years of success, we were thrilled to finally plant a permanent ‘Tree of Love’ outside Borgess Medical Center this past summer,” said Kim Loftus, CFRE, development officer, Borgess Foundation. “Through the generosity of our community, we hope to see this new tree, along with our other area fundraising trees, shine with thousands of pink lights.”

Every $8 donation helps a woman receive a mammogram at Borgess Medical Center, as well as allows donors to honor or remember someone special. Every $80 donation sponsors a mammogram for a woman and allows donors to honor or remember up to 10 people. Secure, tax-deductible donations may be made online at treeoflove.borgess.com. Those who wish to contribute by mail may contact the Borgess Foundation at (269) 226.8100 for a donor form.

The lighting of the 18-foot Norwegian Spruce at Borgess Medical Center will take place on Tuesday, December 6, 6 p.m. Separate lighting events will also take place on Wednesday, December 7, 5:30 p.m. at Borgess-Lee Memorial Hospital in Dowagiac, and Thursday, December 8, 6 p.m. at Borgess-Pipp Hospital in Plainwell.

Planting of Norwegian Spruce Gives Borgess Tree of Love Roots

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Posted by Lew Tysman on August 29, 2011 – 1:31 pm
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On Tuesday, August 16, the Borgess Foundation planted an 18-foot Norwegian Spruce outside Borgess Medical Center to kick off its annual Tree of Love campaign. The tree will become the permanent site for the Kalamazoo lighting ceremony that takes place in December. “After 25 years of success, we are thrilled to give our campaign some lasting roots by planting this beautiful tree,” said Tony McDonnell, executive director, Borgess Foundation. “Through the generosity of our community, we hope to see our new tree truly shine with thousands of pink lights this holiday season.” Funding Better Breast Health

In 1985, the Borgess Service League launched the first Borgess Tree of Love to raise money for early detection and treatment of breast cancer, a disease that claims the life of one American woman every 69 seconds. It is estimated that one out of every five women does not have insurance to cover breast cancer detection services, such as mammography.

Community donations to the Tree of Love campaign fund mammograms at Borgess for low-income women without health insurance. By contributing to the campaign, donors also have an opportunity to recognize someone important in their lives. Each honoree is represented by a light on a tree and mailed a special acknowledgement card.

The 18-foot Norwegian Spruce was locally grown and purchased from E-Z Tree in Plainwell. In addition to the permanent tree and ceremony at Borgess Medical Center, separate lighting events will again take place in December at Borgess-Pipp Hospital in Plainwell and Borgess-Lee Memorial Hospital in Dowagiac.

This year, the Borgess Foundation plans to raise $45,000 to help area women receive vital mammography services. For more information, including how to contribute to the 2011 Borgess Tree of Love campaign, call (269) 226.8100 or visit treeoflove.borgess.com.

Planting of Norwegian Spruce Gives Borgess Tree of Love Roots

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Posted by admin on August 26, 2011 – 3:46 pm
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On Tuesday, August 16, the Borgess Foundation planted an 18-foot Norwegian Spruce outside Borgess Medical Center to kick off its annual Tree of Love campaign. The tree will become the permanent site for the Kalamazoo lighting ceremony that takes place in December.

“After 25 years of success, we are thrilled to give our campaign some lasting roots by planting this beautiful tree,” said Tony McDonnell, executive director, Borgess Foundation. “Through the generosity of our community, we hope to see our new tree truly shine with thousands of pink lights this holiday season.”

Funding Better Breast Health
In 1985, the Borgess Service League launched the first Borgess Tree of Love to raise money for early detection and treatment of breast cancer, a disease that claims the life of one American woman every 69 seconds. It is estimated that one out of every five women does not have insurance to cover breast cancer detection services, such as mammography.

Community donations to the Tree of Love campaign fund mammograms at Borgess for low-income women without health insurance. By contributing to the campaign, donors also have an opportunity to recognize someone important in their lives. Each honoree is represented by a light on a tree and mailed a special acknowledgement card.

The 18-foot Norwegian Spruce was locally grown and purchased from E-Z Tree in Plainwell. In addition to the permanent tree and ceremony at Borgess Medical Center, separate lighting events will again take place in December at Borgess-Pipp Hospital in Plainwell and Borgess-Lee Memorial Hospital in Dowagiac.

This year, the Borgess Foundation plans to raise $45,000 to help area women receive vital mammography services. For more information, including how to contribute to the 2011 Borgess Tree of Love campaign, call (269) 226.8100 or visit treeoflove.borgess.com.

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Twentieth-Annual Borgess Golf for Health Raises the “Green”

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Posted by Lew Tysman on August 1, 2011 – 9:06 pm
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With 29 teams and 47 sponsors, the 20th-Annual Borgess Golf for Health on July 18 surpassed its fundraising goal by garnering nearly $31,000 to help fund acquisition of new equipment and technology for Borgess Medical Center’s surgical services department.

The 2011 outing was successful due to support from many businesses and individuals, along with sponsors and players. “Thank you to our hostess, Kate Tillotson, as well as the professionals of Gull Lake Country Club for their expertise. We sincerely appreciate the generosity of sponsors, special contributors, golfers, and everyone at Borgess and within the community who supported our efforts,” said Tony McDonnell, executive director, Borgess Foundation. “It was a beautiful day of golf and a wonderful opportunity to help ensure the health of southwest Michigan for years to come .”

“I’d like to congratulate the Borgess Foundation and Borgess Volunteers for hosting another top-notch golf outing. Every year, they find innovative ways to make this the best outing in our community,” added Joe Brogger, trustee of the Borgess Foundation and director, private sector employee benefits, Burnham & Flower Insurance Group.

Brogger, who has played in the outing for 19 years, continued, “Even with the extreme heat, all participants were given extra water and ice towels, underscoring how Borgess and the Gull Lake Country Club put our safety first. I look forward to seeing everyone again next year.”

2011 Sponsors

  • Major Sponsors
    • AVB Construction
    • Crothall Healthcare
    • Neurosurgery of Kalamazoo, P
    • Premier Radiology
  • Corporate Sponsors
    • Accretive Health
    • Caron Precision
    • Kalamazoo Emergency Associates, PLC
    • Life EMS Ambulance, Inc.
    • Lillibridge Healthcare Services
    • Mall City Mechanical, Inc.
    • Michigan Blood
    • Miller Johnson Attorneys & Counselors
    • Polsinelli Shughart, P
    • The Surgical Group of Southwest Michigan
  • Golf Ball Sponsor
    • Sodexo Health Care Services
  • Pro-Clinic Sponsor
    • Bouma Corporation
  • Betting Hole Sponsor
    • Knight Watch
  • 50/50 Ball Drop Sponsor
    • Gordon and Gloria Lentz
  • Tee Sponsors
    • American Metal Fab, Inc.
    • Approved Fire Protection
    • B.L. Harroun & Sons, Inc.
    • Burnham & Flower Agency, Inc.
    • Cerner Corporation
    • Custer HealthWorks
    • ELC Leasing Corp.
    • Esper Electric
    • Green Bay Packaging
    • Handorn Cabinetry
    • Huffmaster Crisis Management
    • Ingenix Consulting
    • KNI-Southwest Michigan Imaging Center
    • Michigan-Kal Electronic, Inc.
    • Midwest Mobile Diagnosis Imaging
    • Miller-Davis Company
    • MOSS Telecommunications Services
    • Office Depot
    • Office One
    • Drs. Nicoara and Alexandra Oprescu
    • Priority Health
    • Dr. Thomas and Mrs. Debra Ryan
    • Simplex-Grinnell
    • Thomas E. Rossi Insurance Agency, Inc.
    • Treystar
    • Trinity Health Group

2011 Key Results

First Place Team: Dr. Michael Hardiman, Albert Little, Eric Nelsen and Dr. James Babel

  • Longest Drive, Men: Joe Brogger; Women: Michelle Braymer
  • Closest to Line, Men: David Buday; Women: Laura Lentenbrink
  • Closest to Pin, Men: Peter Loftus; Women: Linda Lawton
  • Whiffle Ball Challenge, Men: Rob Hunt; Women: Michelle Braymer

For information on next year’s golf outing, or to make a donation, call (269) 226.8100 or visit foundation.borgess.com.

Ready, Set, Fore: July 18 Marks 20th Anniversary of Borgess Golf for Health

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Posted by Lew Tysman on June 3, 2011 – 3:54 pm
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Borgess invites area golfers and the community to participate in its 20th-annual Golf for Health outing on Monday, July 18.

Proceeds from this year’s outing, presented by the Borgess Foundation and Borgess Volunteers, will help fund acquisition of new equipment and technology for Borgess Medical Center’s surgical services department. Major sponsors of the event include Premier Radiology, AVB Construction and Neurosurgery of Kalamazoo, P.C.

“We sincerely appreciate the generosity of our major sponsors, donors and players, and encourage anyone who is interested to support a very worthy cause by signing up today for this premier golf event,” said Tony McDonnell, executive director, Borgess Foundation. “Participants will have the opportunity to mingle with Borgess physicians and staff, learn about lifesaving activities at Borgess, and most importantly, benefit the health of southwest Michigan families for years to come.”

Borgess Golf For Health: At A Glance

When: Monday, July 18, 20th Anniversary
  10 a.m., Registration Opens, Free Golf Clinics with Club Pros
  12 p.m., Shotgun Start
  5 p.m., Dinner
   
Where: Gull Lake Country Club, Richland, MI
   
Entry Fees: $175 per person, $700 per team
   
Fundraising Goal: $30,000+ to benefit patients in surgery areas of Borgess Medical Center
   
Hostess: Kate Tillotson, anchor and reporter, WWMT (Channel 3)
   
Prizes: First and second place teams, men’s/women’s longest drive, closest to line, closet to pin and longest putt

 

New events this year include the Whiffle Ball Challenge ($5 per golfer), where golfers will drive a whiffle ball as far as they can while using a child’s plastic club, and the Borgess Ball ($20 per foursome), where team members must play and retain a bright-colored ball throughout the 18-hole outing. Prizes will also be awarded for both of these events.

In 2010, more than 50 sponsors and 108 golfers raised over $29,000 to help fund the enhancement and expansion of the Borgess Level I Emergency & Trauma Center. Joe Brogger, Jr., trustee of the Borgess Foundation and director, private sector employee benefits, Burnham & Flower Insurance Group, added last year: “There are many reasons why golfers like me participate in the Borgess Golf for Health outing every year. The event runs like clockwork. The pro-clinic, onsite physical therapist and emergency personnel give the event a professional feel. Every detail is handled perfectly, and everyone is so friendly and genuinely pleased to have the support of all participants.”

Borgess still seeks golfers and sponsors for the 2011 Golf for Health outing. To sign up, become a sponsor or make a donation, call (269) 226.8100. More information can also be found at foundation.borgess.com.

Kim Loftus Awarded The Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) Designation

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Posted by admin on May 24, 2011 – 9:53 pm
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Kim Loftus

 

CFRE International has named Kim Loftus as a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). Loftus, development director, Borgess Foundation, joins more than 5,200 professionals around the world who hold the CFRE designation.

Individuals granted the CFRE credential have met a series of standards set by CFRE International, including tenure in the profession, education, demonstrated fundraising achievement and a commitment to serving not-for-profit organizations. Those receiving the designation have also passed a rigorous written examination testing the knowledge, skills and abilities of a fundraising executive, and have agreed to uphold Accountability Standards and the Donor Bill of Rights.

Loftus began working for the Borgess Foundation in 2009. She has nearly 25 years of experience in the field of philanthropy, including four years leading fundraising, marketing and communications at Constance Brown Hearing Centers. She also previously held the position of vice president of development at the Kalamazoo Nature Center, where, among other accomplishments, she directed a $3.9 million capital campaign. Loftus is on the board of directors for Leadership Kalamazoo and is a member of the Kalamazoo Rotary, where she serves on the program committee. She received her bachelor’s degree in history from Western Michigan University.

“We congratulate Kim on this accomplishment,” said Tony McDonnell, CFRE, executive director, Borgess Foundation. “Achievement of this designation demonstrates Kim’s high level of dedication to Borgess, as well as to performing fundraising duties in a successful and ethical manner.”

CFRE recipients are awarded certification for a three-year period. To maintain certification status, designees must demonstrate ongoing fundraising employment and fundraising results, as well as continue with their professional education. Employers and donors who work with CFREs know they are getting a professional who not only has the requisite knowledge and skills, but is also dedicated to the best outcomes for their organization.

CFRE International is an independent organization devoted to the certification of fundraising executives by setting standards in philanthropic practice. For more information, visit cfre.org.

Since 1972, the Borgess Foundation has helped to continue the rich tradition of philanthropy in support of health care and related services at Borgess. To learn more, call (269) 226.8100 or visit foundation.borgess.com.

Friends of Borgess Nursing Dinner Pays Tribute to Nursing Excellence

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Posted by admin on May 23, 2011 – 7:29 pm
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The Fifth-Annual Friends of Borgess Nursing Endowment Fund Awards Dinner paid tribute to the nursing excellence of today and tomorrow, including recognizing Dennis Bertch, MSN, RN, with the prestigious Lamplighter Award, as well as honoring nine nurses with specialty certification grants.

The Borgess Lamplighter Award recognizes an individual (or organization) who has exhibited stellar support of the Borgess Health mission and Borgess nurses, as well as contributed to quality of life within southwest Michigan. Dennis A. Bertch of Kalamazoo received the award for his steadfast commitment to nursing excellence and education. He began his career at Borgess Medical Center in the late 70s as a staff nurse in the neurological care unit. Bertch then went on to serve as director, Inpatient Neurological Services and Professional Nursing Resources, and chief nursing officer, and was instrumental in the formation of shared governance at Borgess Medical Center in the late 80s and early 90s. Continually striving to improve care and enhance the practice of nursing, he encouraged his colleagues to pursue ongoing education and advanced degrees.

In 1993, Bertch completed his Master of Science in Nursing and is currently in the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program at the Kirhof College of Nursing at Grand Valley State University. He has held several higher education roles, and now serves as associate vice president of academic services at Kalamazoo Valley Community College.

“We congratulate Dennis for this outstanding achievement. Prior to his educational role at KVCC, he had a long history of leadership, both within Borgess Health and in the greater health care community,” said Tony McDonnell, executive director, Borgess Foundation. “We are blessed to have had his support and exceptional contributions, and wish him much success in his professional and personal endeavors.” 

Complementing the Lamplighter Award, the dinner also celebrated the distribution of grants to several nurses for the pursuit of specialized education and training. This year, the following RNs received grants: 

Certification Grant

Carol D’Cruz, BSN, RN, Borgess Medical Center (Portage)

Christine M. Donelson, RN, Borgess Medical Center (Vicksburg)

Judith Foote-Jury, RN, BSN, CNOR, CRNFA, Borgess Medical Center (Kalamazoo)

Dee Hoffman, MBA, BSN, RN, Borgess Medical Center (Mattawan)

Nancy L. Merriman, RN, Borgess Medical Center (Kalamazoo)

Diane Roosenberg, BSN, RN, Borgess Medical Center (Augusta)

Debbie Schlieter, BSN, RN, CWOCN, Borgess VNA Home Health & Hospice (Lawrence)

Sikhanyiso Maphosa, BSN, RN, Borgess VNA Home Health & Hospice (Kalamazoo)

Scholarly Grant

Anita Heyman, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, Borgess Medical Center (Portage)

In addition to grant distribution, the dinner acknowledged eight nurses with the following awards:

Excellence in Clinical Practice I Award

Randy Willis, BSN, RN, Borgess Medical Center (Augusta)

Caroline M. Kusa, RN, Borgess-Lee Memorial Hospital (Dowagiac)

Pat Hetzler, RN, Borgess-Pipp Hospital (Plainwell)

Lisa Witte, RN, Borgess VNA Home Health & Hospice (Kalamazoo)

Excellence in Clinical Practice II Award

Gail H. Venner, MSN, ANP, Borgess Medical Center (Richland)  

Nursing Leadership Award

Anita Heyman, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, Borgess Medical Center (Mattawan)

Rising Star Award

Anna Matulewicz, BSN, RN, Borgess Medical Center (Portage)

Sisters of St. Joseph Legacy Award

Diane White, MSN, RN, Borgess VNA Home Health & Hospice (Kalamazoo) 

Held on May 10 at Kalamazoo’s Cityscape Events Center, the Friends of Borgess Nursing Awards Dinner raised important funding to sustain nursing education, research and certification. To date, $150,000 has been raised toward the overall fund goal of $250,000. To learn more about the awards dinner or make a donation to the Friends of Borgess Nursing Endowment Fund, call (269) 226.8100, or visit foundation.borgess.com.

Friends of Borgess Nursing Endowment Fund to Honor 17 Nurses at Annual Awards Dinner

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Posted by admin on March 30, 2011 – 2:04 pm
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The following registered nurses (RNs) have been selected as recipients of 2011 Friends of Borgess Nursing awards:

Borgess Lamplighter Award
Dennis A. Bertch, MSN, RN

Excellence in Clinical Practice I Award
Randy Willis, BSN, RN-Borgess Medical Center
Caroline M. Kusa, RN-Borgess-Lee Memorial Hospital
Pat Hetzler, RN-Borgess-Pipp Hospital
Lisa Witte, RN-Borgess VNA Home Health & Hospice

Excellence in Clinical Practice II Award
Gail H. Venner, MSN, ANP

Nursing Leadership Award
Anita Heyman, MSN, RN, NEA-BC

Rising Star Award
 Anna Matuliewicz, BSN, RN

Sisters of St. Joseph Legacy Award
Diane White, MSN, RN

“The Friends of Borgess Nursing Endowment Fund was established in 2006 to support nursing education, research and certification,” said Tony McDonnell, executive director, Borgess Foundation. “Every year, our nurses enhance and redefine their critical role within the medical profession. We salute this year’s winners, and wish them continued success in all of their professional and personal endeavors.”

Along with awards, the fund also distributes grants to assist with specialty nursing certification or certification renewal. This year, the following RNs will receive grants:

Certification Grant
 Carol D’Cruz, BSN, RN
Christine M. Donelson, RN
Judith Foote-Jury, BSN, RNFA, CNOR
Dee Hoffman, MBA, BSN, RN
Nancy L. Merriman, RN
Diane Roosenberg, BSN, RN
Debbie Schlieter, BSN, RN, CWOCN
Sikhanyiso Maphosa, BSN, RN

Scholarly Grant
 Anita Heyman, MSN, RN, NEA-BC

Dinner Pays Tribute to Nursing Excellence
The 5th Annual Friends of Borgess Nursing Endowment Fund Awards Dinner will be held on Tuesday, May 10 at Cityscape Events Center in downtown Kalamazoo (125 S. Kalamazoo Mall). The event will begin with light hors d’oeuvres and cocktails at 5 p.m. followed by dinner at 6 p.m. and the awards program at 7 p.m. Proceeds from last year’s sponsorships, silent auction and dinner reservations exceeded $48,000. So far, $118,000 has been raised toward the overall endowment goal of $250,000.

“Regardless of how donors decide to support the Friends of Borgess Nursing Endowment Fund, they can be rest assured their contribution will not only advance professional nursing practice, but also make a difference in the lives of patients and families across our community,” McDonnell added.

For reservations or more information about the awards dinner, call (269) 226.8100, or go to foundation.borgess.com.