FOUNDATIO Foundation of Saint Joseph’s Hospital ETWORK Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals SPRING 2014 ld y, Schofie otograph Junion Ph urtesy of Portraits co Start spreading the news! We will be rolling out the red carpet as we introduce the stars of the 2014 Children’s Miracle Network campaign! It’s the 26th annual Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals’ television broadcast on May 31 & June 1. This event is an opportunity to celebrate the stories of children treated at Ministry Saint Joseph’s Children’s Hospital. And the Oscar goes to… the donors who have so generously contributed throughout the year. The mission of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals is to improve the health care of children in north central Wisconsin and it takes a team of caring people to accomplish that mission—individuals, businesses, organizations, medical staff and volunteers. Please join us on Saturday, May 31, beginning at 10:30 p.m. as we feature local children. For 19 hours we will celebrate the lives that have been touched through the gifts given to Children’s Miracle Network, as well as recognize those who gave so generously during the 2013 campaign. Whether you come in person for the live broadcast in the Mother Frances Streitel Conference Center at Ministry Saint Joseph’s Hospital, or tune in to WAOW TV-9, you will be amazed at the stories we will share. The televised event concludes at 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 1. Your hosts for the event include WAOW TV-9’s Melissa Langbehn and Bryon Graff. We will also be introducing TV-9’s Wake Up Wisconsin’s, Nate Barrett, to the team. Y106.5’s Radiothon team again will be joining the broadcast on Sunday, sharing special reports about Children’s Miracle Network funded projects and programs. Pat, AJ and RW will be on-hand accepting donations, sharing miracle stories and reporting live from the activities taking place in the courtyard at the Hospital’s Conference Center. Those activities will take place on Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. and will include a petting zoo, inflatable rides, carnival games and great food. Please join us, and perhaps you’ll get to see a star! 2 N FOUNDATIO ETWORK Our 2014 Miracle Children … Each year, we select five children to represent the thousands who benefit from the funds raised through Children’s Miracle Network. The following are stories of those children who medical struggles and triumphs have touched our lives and will touch your heart. Harlie Pehlke If you saw the spirited 3-year-old Harlie Pehlke running around, you wouldn’t guess she’s had to overcome many obstacles in her young life. Just an hour after her birth, Chad and Jill Pehlke of Merrill watched as their precious little girl went limp and her lips turned blue. Even while being on oxygen and intubated, Harlie showed no sign of improvement. Tests done at Ministry Saint Joseph’s Children’s Hospital revealed that Harlie had Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome (CCHS) and Hirschprung’s Disease. Hirschprung’s affects the large intestine and made it so Harlie could not have a bowel movement. CCHS is a disorder that affects breathing. S P R I N G 2 0 1 4 Harlie’s brain was not telling her body to breathe deep enough which resulted in muscle tone loss and a shortened oxygen supply to her tiny body. Harlie spent seven and a half weeks in the NICU after having a tracheotomy placed to help her breathe with she slept. Chad and Jill felt fortunate to be able to keep Harlie at Ministry Saint Joseph’s Children’s Hospital since they had five other children at home. Almost two months after her birth, Harlie was able to come home for the first time. Jill quit her full time job to be able to stay home and care for Harlie with the assistance of in-home nursing. In December, Harlie had corrective surgery for the Hirschprung’s Disease. Continues on the next page. 3 Hannah is now in third grade and working hard to catch up with her studies and transition back into school. It has been 18 months since Hannah’s transplant and she has been strong through it all. Although she continues to have lab draws every three months and kidney function tests every six months, she is in remission and the donor cells are doing their job. Bryan and Brandi are so proud of their daughter and look forward to a happy and healthy future for her. Harlie had many challenges over the next year and a half and had to be hospitalized several times. Throughout it all, her family was very happy with the outcome of every doctor visit. She is now off the ventilator ten hours a day while she is awake and completely off oxygen. Even though she needs the vent while napping and at night, she is very much like a normal 3year-old. With regular care and various therapies, Harlie is thriving. Harlie’s family is excited that she is doing well. She has overcome all of the odds and obstacles thrown in her path. Her parents marveled that “Miracles do happen no matter which way they may present themselves.” Harlie is their miracle. ∑ ∑ Hannah Vakoc Imagine having to see the look on your child’s face when the doctor told them they had leukemia … for the second time. That is exactly what Bryan and Brandi Vakoc of Wisconsin Rapids had to do. Their daughter, Hannah, was diagnosed the first time at the tender age of five. During a time when little girls should only have to worry about whether or not they are wearing enough pink, 5-year-old Hannah had to learn about spinal taps and bone marrow. Upon completion of her first treatment, everyone was anxious to get life back to normal. Hannah was excited to enjoy a vacation with her family, but ended up with what her parents thought was a bug or possibly some sea sickness. When they returned, tests revealed the devastating news that Hannah’s leukemia had returned. Hannah would need to be admitted to Ministry Saint Joseph’s Children’s Hospital to begin the process of treatment that would eventually lead to the and cord 4 blood transplants that were necessary to save her life. Trying to keep life “normal” and stay positive was not always easy. Miraculously, Hannah found a perfect cord blood match. Her family was not only overcome with happiness, but they feared for their daughters life. Hannah’s young life continued to be filled with hospital admissions as they dealt with infections and issues with fluid around her heart. Without warning, Hannah developed breathing problems and ended up in the PICU. Despite the serious possibility of organ failure, Hannah pulled through. A week after Hannah’s transplant, she not only turned 8, but happily found out the transplant had been a success. Following some rough weeks, Hannah astonished everyone by making strides in her recovery that were quicker than expected. When Dr. McManus, Marshfield Clinic Physician on staff at Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital, was able to remove her Hickman catheter, it was the last piece of Hannah’s cancer story to go. Matthew Freese Riding a bike for the first time is almost considered a rite of passage for any child. For Matthew Freese of Marshfield, getting on a bicycle and making it go where he wanted was a miracle. “The smile on his face was priceless,” beamed his mother Lois. Matthew was diagnosed with cerebral palsy before he turned one year old. This condition affects many parts of his body and makes it problematic for him to perform everyday tasks. It is difficult for him to walk because his leg muscles are tight. His posture and balance are affected by his weak trunk muscles. Eating, writing, and other fine motor skills are difficult because of the weakness in his hands and arms. Additionally, because his mouth is also affected, it is difficult for him to speak so others can understand him. Continues on the next page. N FOUNDATIO ETWORK Whenever Matthew is able to participate in the same activities his peers are doing, his parents Lois and J. Norlyn consider it a small miracle. Whether it is going for a bike ride, playing games with friends, or going fishing, his family does not take it for granted. Through his hard work and good attitude, and with the help of a lot of professionals, Matthew has been able to accomplish many things with practice, practice, and more practice. ∑ As a young child, Matthew was hospitalized twice for pneumonia and had frequent respiratory infections. While in the hospital he received Child Life and Music Therapy Services. As part of his treatment for Cerebral Palsy, Matthew receives regular injections of Botox, which can be uncomfortable, but he always looks forward to seeing the nurses and child life specialist. Going to therapy is a huge part of Matthew’s life. He attends occupational, physical, and speech therapy weekly where he has made excellent progress because of his effort and dedication. Some of Matthew’s biggest milestones have been learning to feed himself, using both hands together, writing legibly, driving his power wheelchair, learning how to use and program his Dynavox (a speech generating device), and typing on the computer. With the help of specialized equipment including an adapted toilet and a stander, Matthew can accomplish just about anything. His therapists have successfully found creative ways to help Matthew do the things most of us don‘t think about at all. S P R I N G 2 0 1 4 Alia Rogers If you saw Alia Rogers at the lake last summer, you would have seen a lively young lady who was content to ride on a tube behind the boat all day soaking up the sunshine. Born with Down Syndrome and later diagnosed with autoimmune encephalopathy, 18-yearold Alia has dared to confront any challenges that came her way. Rogers of Tomahawk, got the results of her tests, it was revealed that Alia had a rare condition called May-Thurner syndrome, which caused compression that resulted in a pooling of blood in her leg that turned into blood clots. It was decided that Alia would have to have vascular surgery to insert stents into the vein that would create improved blood flow and prevent further clotting. The surgery that was supposed to last four or five hours ended up lasting more than nine hours. Alia’s four to five day recovery period ended up turning into a grueling 51-day hospitalization that included five surgeries, fifteen sedations, 25 x-rays, three breathing tubes, four blood transfusions, and five nose packings. Nasal bleeding, infections, and a wound that wouldn’t heal further complicated her stay and created a very tense time for Alia’s family. There were several instances where the staff had to pack Alia in ice to attempt to keep her fever under control. Alia is now an active young lady and a junior at Tomahawk High School. Not only is she busy enjoying her time at the lake in Continues on the next page. In 2011, Alia began having problems with blood clots and was placed on blood thinners. Once the clots recurred, Dr. McManus referred Alia to Dr. Nawalany in Vascular Surgery, both Marshfield Clinic Physicians on staff at Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital.. When her parents, Ken and Julie 5 the summer, but stays active doing downhill skiing and snowmobiling during the long Wisconsin winter. Supporting Children in Our Local Communities “We are stronger because of our experience. Our faith in God has been strengthened. When you leave it up to God, he will bring the necessary people into your life at the perfect time,” remarked Julie Rogers. Alia’s family is thankful for the people who helped her through this ordeal and believe, “A miracle is something that cannot be explained. It’s a gift from God.” Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals is a national organization, founded in 1983 through the Osmond Foundation in Salt Lake City. But Children’s Miracle Network is different than most national organizations because the local CMN hospital controls how the funds are raised and distributed to help kids. ∑ Garrett Hoff Everyone knows accidents happen, but a parent never believes it will happen to their child. Greg and Jill Hoff of Thorp know all too well. Their son, Garrett, was taken by helicopter to Ministry Saint Joseph’s Children’s Hospital after he severely injured his ankle and foot by lawn mower. Garrett’s family spent the first hours and days waiting and praying that his foot could be saved. One month later Garrett was able to go home, but continued with physical therapy. He worked hard and went from a wheelchair, to a walker, to a boot, to walking totally on his own four months later. The following spring, Garrett needed an additional surgery to repair his ankle. An infection was discovered in his wound, which resulted in another month long hospital stay. He returned home in a wheelchair and with a PICC line in place to deliver the necessary antibiotics. Garrett had his last surgery in the spring of 2013, bringing his total number of surgeries to 19. Garrett wears an ankle foot orthosis (AFO) and is able to do just about 6 anything his three brothers do. What amazes his family more than anything is the positive attitude he has been able to hold onto throughout. Remarkably, his memories of his accident seldom include anything about pain or suffering, of which Jill says there was plenty. No matter what, Garrett always looked forward to going back to the hospital. Jill gives a warning for all parents, “Don’t take your kids on the lawn mower with you. No matter how careful you are, how well you can drive, or how slim the chance is that anything could happen … IT CAN HAPPEN.” Garrett’s favorite hobby is making people laugh and will do just about anything to make that happen. Though this experience has changed the family forever, they are touched by the memories of those who impacted them with kindness during this trial. Jill marvels at how the smallest acts of kindness they experienced while receiving care stood out like a blaring light when they were seemingly surrounded in darkness. She reminds us to never underestimate the power of even the smallest gesture of kindness. The Children’s Miracle Network program at Ministry Saint Joseph’s Children’s Hospital helps children by funding programs, services and treatment for sick and injured children as well as support programs that seek to prevent injuries and promote healthy lifestyles. In addition, CMN programs help children regardless of the type of disease or injury— all children are important and can benefit from your gifts to Children’s Miracle Network. Finally, all administrative costs associated with the operation and production of Children’s Miracle Network are underwritten by Ministry Saint Joseph’s Hospital as well as local and national sponsors so that 100% of your contributions can be used for the purpose you donated it—to help kids. Counties that are included in our north central Wisconsin CMN area include: Adams, Ashland, Bayfield, Clark, Forest, Gogebic (Michigan), Iron, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Oneida, Portage, Price, Sawyer, Taylor, Vilas and Wood. If you would like more information about the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals affiliated with other Wisconsin counties, please contact the CMN office at Ministry Saint Joseph’s Hospital or check out the state map at www.cmnwi.org. N FOUNDATIO ETWORK How Children’s Miracle Network Made a Difference to Our Smallest Patients For families expecting a baby, the arrival of a newborn is a special time. Mothers dream of the instant bond they will be able to form while holding their precious baby. Those dreams do not typically include having your child airlifted to another hospital because your child needs specialized care. In the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Ministry Saint Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, new technology is bringing mothers as close to their original dream as possible. The NICVIEW webcam system allows parents and other family members to access a live stream of their baby on a computer or mobile device using secure log-in information. The cameras allow mothers, fathers and siblings and other family members to continue the bonding process even if they are not physically able to be present at the Hospital. mounted above the baby and stream 24/7. This constant visual contact with their baby develops a bond, helps establish a milk supply for the new mothers and eases parents’ nerves to know that their baby is receiving excellent care at all times. Previously, NICU nurses would send parents pictures of their child. Now the webcams, funded by Children’s Miracle Network, are Other equipment funded by CMN in the Hospital’s NICU includes GE Giraffe Warmers, the BiliChek Project (devices to externally measure the bilirubin level without doing a blood draw), infant hearing screener, sound and light meters, isolettes, radiant warmer, eagle monitor, nitric oxide transport equipment, blanket warmer, suction regulators and bili blankets. Whether Children’s Miracle Network is providing lifesaving equipment or being able to assist a family develop a lifelong bond with their new baby through a webcam, our mission is to make a difference in the lives of children in north central Wisconsin. Y106.5 Radiothon Brought to you live on Y106.5 ~ it’s the Miracles on Saint Joseph Avenue Radiothon! Get ready country fans, Y106.5 listeners and everyone who wants to help kids! The 2014 Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon will take place September 4 & 5. Last year’s three-day broadcast was an incredibly inspiring event. Y106.5’s morning duo Pat and AJ, along with RW Smith brought the NRG studios to Ministry Saint Joseph’s Children’s Hospital. The Y106.5 listeners came through and pledged more than $90,183 toward helping kids in north central Wisconsin through Children’s Miracle Network. Throughout this year’s 12th annual broadcast, hosts will share stories of courage and triumph S P R I N G 2 0 1 4 at Ministry Saint Joseph’s Children’s Hospital of the brave children who face medical struggles each day. The driving force behind the event is to help meet the needs of these children and their families. From the tiniest infant born months too soon, to the teenager battling cancer, Children’s Miracle Network is there to help make a difference. The live broadcast, which will take place in the Mother Frances Streitel Conference Center at Ministry Saint Joseph’s Hospital, features interviews of staff, children and families who have personally been helped by the outstanding medical care and equipment, provided in part by support from past Radiothon efforts. One hundred percent of the funds raised during the Radiothon will stay in the north central Wisconsin area to help meet the medical needs of local children. 7 $2,500+ Donors 2013 CMN During the 2013 fundraising campaign, north central Wisconsin businesses, organizations and special friends donated thousands of dollars to benefit children in north central Wisconsin through Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. We would like to take this opportunity to recognize those organizations that donated $2,500 or more: The following projects were made possible Reliant Rehab Service & Supply . . . . . . . $2,500 RE/MAX First of Minocqua . . . . . . . . . . . $5,858 Samsung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 Walmart #5444, Ironwood . . . . . . . . . . $6,176 Security Health Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 Land O’ Lakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,345 RE/MAX New Horizons Realty. . . . . . . . . $2,675 Central City Credit Union . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,103 North Central Classics & Customs . . . . . . $2,700 Members’ Advantage Credit Union. . . . . $7,379 Dairy Queen, Rhinelander . . . . . . . . . . . $2,724 Walmart #1931, Rhinelander . . . . . . . . $7,698 Walmart #3268, Antigo . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,918 BMO Harris Bank, Marshfield. . . . . . . . . $3,000 The Lure Bar & Grill Polar Bear Jump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,814 Dental Clinic of Marshfield, S.C. . . . . . . . $3,000 Walmart #1828, Plover. . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,912 Junion Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,000 The Samuels Group, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,059 Dairy Queen, Wisconsin Rapids . . . . . . . $3,294 Walmart #2510, Minocqua . . . . . . . . . . $9,117 Nasonville Dairy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,325 Ministry Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,000 Wausau Academy of Dance. . . . . . . . . . . $3,360 Udder Mudder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,000 Walmart #1366, Merrill . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,544 Walmart #2127, Wausau . . . . . . . . . . $11,255 Lonely Few Motorcycle Club . . . . . . . . . . $3,632 Woodruff Ace Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,418 Papa Joe’s Snoopy Pole Classic . . . . . . . $3,740 Walmart #3245, Hayward. . . . . . . . . . $12,376 DQ Grill & Chill – Stevens Point . . . . . . $4,175 Walmart #2813, Marshfield . . . . . . . . $16,435 Boogie to the Beat ~ Thrivent Financial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,290 Sam’s Club #6535, Wausau . . . . . . . . $16,809 Walmart #1672, Ashland . . . . . . . . . . . $4,452 Wisconsin Valley Chapter of Credit Unions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,966 RE/MAX American Dream. . . . . . . . . . . . $4,600 Credit Union Miracle Day . . . . . . . . . . . $18,333 Valley Communities Credit Union. . . . . . $4,937 Robert Gwidt – Junkin’ for Kids. . . . . . $18,382 Park City Credit Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,989 Walmart #1202, Wisconsin Rapids . . . $20,676 Element Mobile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000 Log a Load for Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,812 Partners with Saint Joseph’s Hospital . . $5,000 Kolor for Kids (Wausau and Wisconsin Rapids) . . . $29,122 Pioneer Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,100 Walmart #3643, Medford . . . . . . . . . . . $5,113 CoVantage Credit Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,387 Mary Stahel Memorial Pool Tournament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,725 Chill Out at the Thirsty Whale . . . . . . . $32,722 Ronald McDonald House Charities . . . . $33,000 Miracle Fest 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $62,562 Y106.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90,183 All donors from the 2013 CMN Campaign are listed on the CMN website at cmnwi.org Thank You… Projects Benefiting Children at Ministry Saint Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Child Life Program ($298,228) The Child Life team focuses on the emotional and developmental needs of children and families in the Hospital & Clinic setting; using play and other forms of communication to reduce the stress associated with being a child in the Hospital or having invasive outpatient procedures. Child Life Program Supplies ($35,000) Supplying toys, activities, distraction and educational tools for the Child Life team to benefit sick and injured children. SWANK Movie Channel ($8,692) Age-appropriate movies for children on the Pediatric Unit at Ministry Saint Joseph’s Children’s Hospital. GE Giraffe Warmers, Birth Center & NICU ($50,000) Three warmers that incorporate all of the technologies needed for premie and infant care. BiliChek Project, NICU & Birth Center ($7,600) Devices to externally measure the bilirubin level without doing a blood draw. NICVIEW: The NICU Camera System ($11,520) An internet-based camera system using technology to bring the hospital, family & baby together through individual cameras using a secured video option for family members unable to be at the Hospital. Life-like Manikins for Staff Education – Peds & PICU ($7,995) Manikins used to provide resuscitation training for Peds & PICU nurses. From all of us at the Foundation of Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Children’s Miracle Network 8 N FOUNDATIO ETWORK Fund Disbursement due to the many donors to our 2013 Children’s Miracle Network campaign (January – December 2013). Colposcope for Pediatric Sexual Assault – Emergency Department ($21,170) Breast Pumps – Ministry Saint Joseph’s Children’s Hospital ($1,000) Specialized equipment for examination of sexually assaulted children examination in the ED. Providing breast pumps through a rental program to encourage the use of breast milk for infants. Projects Benefiting Children at Marshfield Clinic Augmentative Alternative Communication Lab ($3,631) Devices that assist special needs children to communicate. Pediatric Nitrous Oxide Sedation ($30,000) Providing children with pain relief, sedation and prevention of trauma when undergoing diagnostic testing and invasive procedures. Pediatric Adolescent Weight Management Program ($3,250) Down syndrome education and support program. Outreach and support for parents, teachers and classmates of children with cancer. Camp Hope Weekend ($3,000) Children’s Illness and Injury Prevention Projects Child Passenger Safety – Ministry Saint Joseph’s Children’s Hospital ($12,500) Providing appropriate car seat restraints for infants and children, while educating and supporting the community car seat check events. Children’s Festival – Marshfield Clinic, Merrill Center ($1,000) Kidzspace Touch2Play Wall Mounted Game System ($5,098) Safety program addressing helmet fitting, bike safety and school bus safety in Merrill. Support Programs for Children and Their Families Special Needs Fund ($35,000) Financial assistance for individual families with special needs children with medical requirements. Rental Assistance for Families – Ronald McDonald House ($10,000) Assistance for families unable to meet the $5 a-night stay at Ronald McDonald House. S P R I N G Gettin’ Down Central Wisconsin ($3,000) Oncology Education, Outreach & Support ($2,170) Program to address obesity and obesity prevention in the adolescent population. Providing distraction for children waiting for procedures in the Radiology Pediatric Waiting Room. Children’s Community Projects in North Central Wisconsin Pediatric Injury Prevention Programming – MSJH Trauma Services ($3,000) Using interactive and educational injury prevention programming to prevent traumatic injury. Therapy Services & Equipment for Children Music Therapy Program for Pediatrics, PICU & NICU ($58,186) Board certified music therapist skilled in pain management and assessment through musical techniques. 2 0 1 4 Camp designed for grieving children and teens. Education Programs to Ensure Quality Health Care for Children Pediatric Diabetes Educational Support – Marshfield Clinic Endocrinology ($4,900) Diabetic educational books provided to children with Type 1 diabetes. CPR Magnets – Respiratory Care, Ministry Saint Joseph’s Children’s Hospital ($6,556) Reinforcement information on CPR and obstructed Airway Management of highrisk infants and children given to parents who have completed the class. Education Funds for Pediatric Care Providers ($5,000) Funds for on-going education for providers of children’s health care in north central Wisconsin. Injoy Digital Licensing for Parenting Education – MSJH NICU & Birth Center ($4,275) Providing education to new parents about newborn care, breastfeeding, SIDS and head trauma prevention. Area EMS / Fire Equipment & Education Programs Exit Drills in the Home – Brule Fire Department ($3,000) Education about the importance of immediate evacuation from house fires. Child Transport Restraints – Marshfield Fire & Rescue ($1,080) Providing size appropriate restraints for safe transport of children. Research Supplemental Disease Specific Restricted Funds – Marshfield Clinic ($22,000) Providing funds for pediatric disease specific research. ∑ Shaken Baby Simulator for Parenting Class & Parent Education – MSJCH NICU ($950) Using a technologically advanced infant simulator to demonstrate the brain damage that can occur when shaking a baby, combine with an educational curriculum. 9 Events Benefiting Children’s Miracle Network There are many events scheduled throughout the year that benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Thanks to many businesses, organizations, and sponsors, the calendar fills up quickly with Children’s Miracle Network activities. Please check the CMN web site at cmnwi.org on a regular basis for an up-to-date calendar of events. If you are planning an event, or wish to plan an event that benefits Children’s Miracle Network, an application form must be submitted and approved. Please keep in mind that all events benefiting Children’s Miracle Network must uphold the mission, vision, and values of Children’s Miracle Network, Ministry Saint Joseph’s Hospital and the Foundation of Saint Joseph’s Hospital. The application and guidelines are available at the CMN website or call the Children’s Miracle Network office at Ministry Saint Joseph’s Hospital. 715.387.9965 or 800.428.5000 (Wis. only) You can now support the Foundation of Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH) by donating online. Visit cmnwi.org and click the Donate Now button. 100 percent of your donation will go toward supporting CMNH programs and local children in North Central Wisconsin. We truly appreciate your support! 10 2013 Campaign … The 2013 Children’s Miracle Network Celebration is now in the past, but the gifts given were made as an investment in the future. The final total raised during the 2012 Children’s Miracle Network campaign was revealed at the conclusion of the 19-hour live broadcast of the Celebration at Ministry Saint Joseph’s Children’s Hospital on Sunday, June 2 in Marshfield. With great anticipation, hosts Melissa Langbehn, Bryon Graff and Alex Haight announced an exciting sum of $754,302. The 2013 campaign theme was Inspired by the past… Invested in the future. During the Celebration, the Mother Frances Streitel Conference Center was transformed into a live television broadcast studio. Cameras and lights created a fun atmosphere for everyone who attended. There were no miracle “children,” instead the 2013 campaign featured past Miracle Children who now have children of their own. The campaign featured the following: Carly (Sheahen) Mancl of Ripon (1990 Miracle Child), who recounted her journey with moderate Cerebral Palsy; Brandon Skrzypchak of Wausau (1991 Miracle Child) shared his story as one of two preemie twins, weighing only two and three pounds at birth; Bridget Duffy of Madison (1995 Miracle Child, originally from Wausau) was born with hip dysplasia and told the story of the five surgeries and eight body casts she had endured by the time she was five; Casey (Johnson) Kraimer (1996 Miracle Child) shared her battle with osteogenic sarcoma, a rare bone cancer; Jennifer (Duginski) Krueger of Wausau (2002 Miracle Child) recounted the ATV accident which left her with a severe head injury; and Jackie (Ripke) Sinisi of Wisconsin Rapids (2009 Miracle Child) told the audience about her Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) diagnosis, a fast growing cancer affecting the blood and bone marrow. For the past 25 years, thousands of people in north central Wisconsin have been inspired by the hundreds of local children who have been featured through Children’s Miracle Network. During the 2013 campaign, we celebrated the lives of these children who have overcome their medical challenges, grown into adulthood and embraced the gift of life—not only their own life, but the life of their sons and daughters. N FOUNDATIO ETWORK Leaving a Legacy Many individuals give gifts annually to Children’s Miracle Network. These donations are greatly appreciated. Another easy way to make a difference and at the same time leave a legacy is by making a contribution through a bequest or devise. A bequest is a gift of cash or stock and a devise is a gift of real estate—both of which are made through your will or trust to a charity, such as the Foundation of Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Children’s Miracle Network. In addition, a bequest or devise can be a way to reflect the individuality of one’s life—a testimonial about the people and the values that they have come to know as important. There are several ways in which a person can make a bequest or devise, such as a cash contribution, stocks, real estate, life insurance, annuities, etc. Each gift type has different financial ramifications, so it is important to seek professional advice from an attorney or financial advisor before making final decisions. There is also a specific way to restrict your planned gift to ensure your donation is helping children in north central Wisconsin. Children’s Miracle Network is a part of the Foundation of Saint Joseph’s Hospital of Marshfield. As such, donations need to be stated as follows: 1. For a specific dollar amount. “I give to the Foundation of Saint Joseph’s Hospital of Marshfield, Wisconsin, restricted to Children’s Miracle Network, (“$amount.”) to be used for its exempt purposes.” 2. To specify certain property, “I give the following (identify particular item of real estate and/or stock) to the Foundation of Saint Joseph’s Hospital of Marshfield, Wisconsin restricted to Children’s Miracle Network to be used for its exempt purposes.” 3. To give all or part of the residue of the estate, “All (or a %) of the residue of my estate, I give to the Foundation of Saint Joseph’s Hospital of Marshfield, Wisconsin, restricted to Children’s Miracle Network to be used for its exempt purposes.” Children’s Miracle Network welcomes financial bequests to help meet its mission. By providing a planned gift to Children’s Miracle Network, you will help children in the north central Wisconsin area lead healthier and happier lives. For further information about making a bequest or devise, see your financial advisor. 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