Grants to Hospital

This year, in addition to the new Serenity Room, department Mini Grants were awarded to the following departments for the following items:

• 2 East – orthopedic recliner• 2 South – orthopedic recliner• 3 East – scales for cardiac patients to

take home at time of discharge• AthletiCare - recumbent bike and

Schwin bike• Care Management – Wheelchair van

vouchers for discharged patients• Emergency Department – defibrillator

cases (4)• Endoscopy – patient information

brochures and artwork for patient/staff areas

• Laboratory – HEMAPREP instrument• Medical Rehabiliation Unit – patient

communication boards (13)• Patient Registration – full size

refrigerator and patient ID Xpress data collection station

• Pharmacy – prescription medication for disadvantaged patients

• Transcription – full size refrigerator • Volunteer Services – computer,

monitor and software for surgery waiting room

October 2014

InsiderFoundation Proudly Brings over $1.5 million in Equipment to Hospital in 2014The Kenmore Mercy Foundation Board of Trustees is honored to raise funds for Kenmore Mercy Hospital which has resulted in new equipment, programs and projects totaling in over $1,500,000 in 2014.

“We would like to thank the 217 associate donors at Kenmore Mercy Hospital who made a commitment to support key projects at Kenmore Mercy Hospital,” stated executive director, Shari McDonough.

Contributions, which were also received from our physicians, the community, former patients, volunteers, Auxiliary members, along with net proceeds from our two signature events, A Tribute to Angels and our Golf & Wine Event, helped make these projects a reality.

McDonough added, “None of this would be possible without the financial support and leadership of the Kenmore Mercy Foundation Board of Trustees.”

Funded Projects in 2014

$320,000 - sterile processor $258,000 - new nurse call systems on 2 West, MRU and ICU $257,000 - 7 new surgical lights in the Operating Room $225,000 - neuro microscope $100,000 - fracture table for orthopedic surgeries $75,000 - neuro surgery retractors $60,000 - new patient room furniture $60,000 - staff education and department Mini Grants $60,000 - 80 remaining flat screen TVs in patient rooms $50,000 - ortho surgery retractors $50,000 - new lobby furniture $39,000 - restricted-lab microscope and renovations $18,000 - flat screen TVs (Fund an Item - A Tribute To Angels) ____________________________________ $1,572,000 Total

Thanks to generous donations from our contributors, the hospital lobby received a much needed facelift in September.

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The Kenmore Mercy Foundation Golf & Wine Event to benefit Kenmore Mercy Hospital was held June 21 at Legends on the Niagara in Ontario, Canada.

The event, which included two 18-hole golf tournaments and VIP Wine Tour & Tasting, was a major success.

The event raised over $147,000 in support of the Foundation’s Grants to Hospital programs.

Golfers and wine participants enjoyed lunch, a cocktail reception and dinner, along with a silent and live auction.

Event chairman Mark Keller of Keller Technology Corporation along with the event committee, are extremely pleased with the results.

“We are excited that, once again, we were able to enjoy a wonderful day at one the area’s premier golf courses while raising money in support of Kenmore Mercy Hospital,” said Mark.

The tournament was sponsored by the Habib Family and other major sponsors included Southern Wine & Spirits, in honor of Burt Notarius, the Penfold Family, Keller Technology Corporation, Dr. Thomas and Mrs. Kim Brewer and R&P Oak Hill Development, LLC.

Golf Tournament

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Mark & Paola Keller (left) and his foursome enjoyed a beautiful day on the links.

Another Extraordinary Year

A Tribute to Angels event chairs, Lee Ann Vogt and James Rykowski, along with the event planning committee, are pleased to announce this year’s award honorees.

The recipients of 2014 Sister Mary Mechtilde Memorial Award are Dr. Joseph Leberer & Mrs. Diane Leberer and Dr. Joseph Ralabate & Mrs. Patricia Ralabate, all long time supporters of the Foundation and Kenmore Mercy Hospital.

In addition, the Lifetime Achieve-ment Award will be presented to Mrs. Nancy R. Dobson.

The event will take place at the Buffalo Niagara Marriott on Friday, November 21.

To purchase tickets or make a donation in honor of one of these special individuals please call the Foundation office at 447-6204.

A Tribute to Angels Honorees Announced

Spotlight on Raymond P. Crane Raymond P. Crane joined the Kenmore Mercy Founda-tion Board in 2008 and cur-rently serves as the chairman of the Finance Committee.

Since 2004, Ray has been a partner with the CPA firm Brock, Schechter & Polakoff, LLP.

He has experience working with collection agencies, manufactur-ing companies, auto dealers and other for profit entities.

Ray provides business and practice management, including operational reviews, implemen-

tation of new systems, audit of financials and tax planning; performing business valuations is a specialty of his.

Ray has involved Brock, Schechter & Polakoff, LLP in sponsoring the Kenmore Mercy Foundation Golf & Wine Event and A Tribute to Angels.

A graduate of Niagara University, Ray is active in his community as a member of the Buffalo Chapter of the NYSSCPA and AICPA.

He also serves on the Finance Committee of St. Christopher’s in Tonawanda. He and his wife Sue reside in Wheatfield with their two sons.

Don’t forget to visit the Kenmore Mercy Foundation’s table at this year’s

Associate Benefit’s Fair on October 21 in the Community Room.