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FOUNDATION NEWS
4th Quarter • October - December 2020
keeping our family of supporters informed
PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS FUND
WE “BELIEVE” IN BEING PREPARED FOR THE UNKNOWN
No one can see the future. The coronavirus (COVID-19) is an unknown
player, and unfortunately the best minds on earth can’t do more than make
educated guesses about what comes next and when. Now is the time to
prepare as we adapt to the new world.
UF Health The Villages® Hospital Supply Chain Services is working
diligently to procure necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) for our
health care workers who are on the front lines. The hospital’s number one
priority is their safety and that of the patients. While our hospital has an
adequate supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) today, they could
face challenges in the future. We need to prepare for contingency in order to
be in the best possible position for everyone in our community.
In May of 2020, the Auxiliary Foundation established a Pandemic
Preparedness Fund. Donations from this designated fund will be utilized
to acquire personal protective equipment such as N95 respirator masks,
isolation gowns, surgical masks, gloves, face shields, goggles, hand
sanitizer and other supplies for frontline healthcare workers at UF Health
The Villages® Hospital if and when the need develops.
Many individuals, organizations and clubs in The Villages have made
contributions to the fund including the following: Rotary District 6980,
Village Vettes Corvette Club, The Benvenuto Americans of Italian Heritage
Club and Hope Lutheran Church.
If you have ever considered donating to help our community, now is the time
to consider a gift to our local hospital. Never before has that contribution
been needed so much, and never before has the dollar you give had the
potential to make such a tremendous impact for us all.
To learn more or make an online donation visit TVRHFOUNDATION.
ORG and select DONATE NOW. Please designate your gift to the Pandemic
Preparedness Fund.
1501 N US Highway 441, Suite 1829 CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE
The Villages®, FL 32159
352-751-8871 The Pandemic has changed all of our lives in ways that we could not imagine. We
at the Foundation have adapted to our new normal by continuing our operations
Your Foundation News is a publication via Zoom meetings and creatively evaluating our fundraising opportunities.
of UF Health The Villages® Hospital
There is a lot to update you about, starting with what is going on at our hospital.
Auxiliary Foundation. The information
within this publication is designed If you missed the big announcement in The Villages® Daily Sun on July 31, 2020,
to communicate and inform our we at UF Health are growing rapidly. The location of our new state-of-the-art
supporters. The editorial staff reserves hospital was finally revealed. It will be adjacent to the Florida Turnpike at the
the right to author, edit or deny
intersection with County Road 470. The 400-acre facility is very special because
materials submitted for inclusion.
it is not only a teaching hospital but is also a regional trauma center, which is
This newsletter is dedicated to the much needed in our rapidly expanding
faithful supporters of our hospital.
community. The hospital is only a part
of the medical village that will include
Foundation Board educational facilities and housing for
Membership doctors, nurses, medical students and
Voting Members
other healthcare professionals. In addition,
Scott Sander, CPA, Chairman
the campus will include research and advanced clinical care facilities. Future
Andre Nacaxe, Vice Chairman
plans for the medical village include attracting health care specialists,
George Counselman
medical equipment, pharmaceutical and other health care companies. We
Paul Farineau
are making great strides in the quality of health care in our community. In addition to our future expansion, our
David Gardner
present is bright as well. Another recent announcement recognized UF Health being selected as a top-rated hospital
Maen Hussein, MD
Gary Kadow in Florida!
Diane Kupchak Our Foundation has not slowed down during the Pandemic either. We have had to nimbly adjust to the new normal
Joe Lalonde by actively evaluating our fundraising activities and how we can be of service to our hospital. Keeping the safety
James Lemon of our community first and foremost in mind led to the cancellation of several of our usual events including the
Cynthia Parr Rabley annual Foundation dinner, Hearts for Our Hospital Big Bike Weekend and the John Truth and Reflexx concert fund
Robert Reilly, MD raisers.
Jeannie Rogale We have reinvented our annual Gala which takes place in February. Live events are not possible due to the Pandemic
Charles Smith
so our Gala this year will be going virtual and will be held in partnership with The Villages Homeowners Advocates!
Bonnie Waggoner
We will be having smaller gatherings with team captains that will include virtual online versions of the same auction
Board Emeritus you all have kindly supported over the years. We have already lined up some new and exciting event sponsors to
Christine Cote, MD help us make this year’s Gala a success.
Jim Smothers The Pandemic Preparedness Fund is a new and innovative development. This fund,which can be accessed via our
Thomas Fross website, benefits local, hard-working medical professionals who sacrifice so much to ensure we continue to be in
good health.
Ex-Officio
Lorraine Brown Many thanks to our Foundation President, Dick Campbell, and our staff for spearheading these new endeavors and
Diane Harden as always, thanks to you, our readers and supporters.
Don Henderson
Scott Sander, CPA, Chairman
Staff
Richard Campbell, President
Bonnie Albion
Lou Emmert
Curt Kroll UF Health The Villages® Hospital
Cathy Reardon Auxiliary Foundation
Deidre Rosemond
KUDOS KORNER
Shelly Scarbrough
Judy Shepherd
Carol Young
UF Health The Villages® Hospital staff members and volunteers receive
The Auxiliary Foundation Office thanks every day . . . a smile, a handshake, a hug, or simple words that
is located at the hospital’s East fill our hearts. The Kudos Korner is a special place where we showcase
Campus across from the Sharon the appreciation of others. The following is an excerpt from a letter
Morse Center on Hwy 441, expressing one family’s gratitude.
and is staffed
“Good afternoon, I just want to let you know that I needed to take my
Monday - Friday
husband David to the Brownwood ER on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. I
8:00 am-4:00 pm
must let you know what an awesome experience it was. Starting with
352-751-8871
registration to the actual care by the staff, everyone was friendly,
email: tvrhaf@centflhealth.org
compassionate and checking on him from the time they took him back
Our Mission Statement
to the ER room. Sommer, his nurse, was great making sure he was okay
To raise funds and create awareness
of the services which our hospital throughout his entire stay. Not only is the facility beautiful but so is your staff. Thanks so much for the quality
provides to maintain and improve the care my husband received there. Kudos to you all on a job well done!”
quality of patient care.
If you would like to share your gratitude for the care you or a family member received at the hospital, please
email your story to tvrhaf@centflhealth.org. We will publish as many stories as space allows in each edition.
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AWARD PRESENTATION LIKE NO OTHER
The 2020 hospital and thrift shop volunteer honorees were selected and the awards were engraved, but what can you do when the luncheons were not being held due
to the coronavirus? The presentations still needed to feel “special.” How about borrowing the Publishers Clearing House method? You know, show up unannounced
with flowers, signs and balloons to give the winners their awards. So that’s what we did! And the winners are . . .
Hospital Volunteer Awards Ye Old Thrift Shoppe Awards
Volunteer of the Year - Marj Magdasy Artistic/Creative - Marge Ross
Making a Difference - Ann Zani Leadership - Judy Shepherd
President’s Award - Shelly Scarbrough Reliability - Lucy Fitos
Special Award - Joseph Maher II Above and Beyond - Amie Haffner
Going the Extra Mile - Pat Falco Rookie of the Year - Loretta Mosely
Unsung Hero - JoAnn Reedy Unsung Hero - Geri Freeman
Leadership - Keith Bonn
Outstanding Dept. -Day Captains Office- Candace Ginn
INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE
The UF Health The Villages® Hospital Auxiliary Foundation is committed to supporting the UF Health The
Villages® Hospital as they provide quality health care to the community now and in the future. One of the ways
they accomplish this goal is through the Foundation Student and Team Member Scholarship Program. Under
the capable direction of Scholarship Chairman, Gary Kadow, and through the generosity of our donors, the scholarship program provides tuition assistance to
individuals who plan to pursue a career in the healthcare field. By investing in these students -- future doctors, nurses, technicians, therapists and administrators
-- the Foundation is making a valuable investment in the future of healthcare.
The program is two-tiered. The first level is a traditional college scholarship program that offers awards to deserving high school seniors as well as seniors from
military families which are awarded in partnership with Project SOS- Support Our Soldiers, Inc. These scholarships are $8,000, with the student receiving $2,000
each year that he or she is enrolled in school full-time with good academic standing. In 2020, eight of these scholarships were awarded to area high school students.
The second tier of the program consists of Team Member Scholarships. These awards, up to $2,000, are offered to current employees at UF The Villages® Hospital
who wish to advance their careers through further study. Team members seeking advanced certification, advanced licensing or even a master’s degree are eligible
for this program.
Highly skilled healthcare workers are the future of healthcare. By assisting these individuals through the Foundation Student and Team Member Scholarship
Program, and the current evaluation and development of a possible student internship program, the UF Health The Villages® Hospital Auxiliary Foundation is
working to ensure quality healthcare in our community for many years to come.
ELIJAH HUGHES: INTRODUCING LORRAINE BROWN
FUTURE CRITICAL CARE NURSE When Lorraine Brown, MSN, RN, NE-BC assumed her role as interim Vice
President, Chief Clinical Officer and Site Administrator at UF Health The
Twenty-two-year-old Elijah Hughes is a semester away from his goal of Villages® Hospital, she was excited about all the changes that awaited her. As
becoming a nurse. In December 2020, he will graduate from Keiser University she remarked to her dad, “It’s a new building, new people and a new job!” What
in Sarasota, Florida, with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. He intends Lorraine could not have anticipated was a global pandemic that would impact
to pursue a career in critical care, working in the ICU. Eventually, he hopes to every aspect of the health care delivery process. “Initially, changes had to be
made so quickly. When the coronavirus first hit, we were learning so much so
become a traveling nurse, providing much-needed care to those in underserved
fast”, Lorraine explains. “The coronavirus overshadowed everything. Every day
areas. “It would be really cool to get tons of travel while providing care where it
we were just trying to stay ahead of it.”
is needed the most,” he explains.
Months later, having accepted her title permanently, Lorraine is comfortable
Elijah knew in high school that he wanted to pursue a career in health care and with change. As the hospital returns to a “new normal”, she is excited about
participated in the Medical Career Academy (MeCA) at South Sumter High School the future. “The Villagers have high expectations for their hospital,” she
in Bushnell, Florida. According to Hughes, students enrolled in MeCA complete states, expectations that she chooses to embrace. Lorraine acknowledges that
a curriculum that entitles them to graduate from high school with a CNA, CMAA UF The Villages® Hospital shares a unique relationship with the community,
and CPR certificates. It was through this a true partnership. Moving forward,
program that he learned about the UF she is committed to working to see the
Health The Villages® Hospital Auxiliary hospital continue to change and improve
Foundation scholarship program. and provide a level of service with
which the community is consistently
“My scholarship has been super helpful,” pleased. Lorraine concludes, “This is
Elijah acknowledges. “When it came to an absolutely beautiful facility, and it is
college tuition, I knew my mom would here to serve The Villages.”
not be able to help.” Several of his friends
Lorraine is a native of Lafayette, Indiana
were also awarded scholarships from the
and earned both her undergraduate
Auxiliary Foundation, and those awards
and graduate degrees from Indiana
have made a huge impact. “It definitely
University. She and her husband live
takes away the strain and encourages you
in The Village of Osceola Hills Soaring
to move ahead and go to school,” says Eagle. Before coming to UF Health The
Elijah. “Even if we aren’t great at letting Villages® Hospital, Brown served as the
you know, I would love for you to realize Administrative Director of Nursing at UF
how much it helps.” Health Leesburg Hospital.
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ROOM NAMING
2021 HEARTS FOR OUR HOSPITAL GALA SPONSORS
IS GOING VIRTUAL INDIVIDUALS
It is simply hard to Believe how much life has changed for all Americans during this last year…and the Dr. Patrick & Kelly Acevedo
changes continue. In order to adapt to these extraordinary times, the upcoming 15th Annual Hearts Deidre Anderson
for Our Hospital Gala will be a virtual affair! Yes, on Saturday, February 13, 2021, for the first time Dr. Stephen & Mary Beth Autry
in the event’s history, the gala will be streamed live via Zoom into the living rooms of virtually the Phyllis & Walt Baum
entire world. Walter & Robin Bell
John & Beth Bondurant
This year’s theme is “Believe!” because in trying times, hope is America’s greatest asset. We must
Richard & Barbara Cole
believe that, together, we can persevere and overcome the adversity life has thrown our way and, in
George & Gloria Counselman
doing so, bring hope to so many in need.
Donald & Valerie DeRosa
We Believe…and we want to make you a believer, too. Jan & Shari Digman
Frederick & Jacqueline Funk
This year’s gala is hosted by UF Health The Villages® Hospital Auxiliary Foundation and The Villages®
Alan & Carolyn Ann Goldstein
Homeowners Advocates (VHA). Together, we are excited to present this awesome technologically
Bob Griffin
groundbreaking event. We Believe this will set a precedent for future galas to come, and we invite you
Don & Dinah Henderson
to join us.
Dr. Maen Hussein & Michelle Vivieros
During this spectacular event, specialists from UF Health and local physicians will present exciting Maurice & Betsy Joy
new information on relevant topics such as the COVID-19 virus that is affecting us all is so many Joseph & Millie Klemish
different ways. Audience members will be able to ask questions and get real-time answers to some of Jim & Penny Kozinski
the tough questions we are all asking. In addition to these informative presentations, there will be panel Diane Kupchak
discussions, virtual “House Parties” held throughout The Robert & Cynthia Levins
Villages, and an online auction during which the event’s Kent & Betty Lunsford
virtual audience will have the opportunity to bid on and Allen & Waneita Menke
purchase exclusive items, exciting experiences and gift Harry & Beth Miller
cards to their favorite shops and restaurants. Jutta Owens
John & Cynthia Parr Rabley
There is no doubt about it; COVID-19 has changed the face
Mary Ann & Evan Richards
of the world we live in. Moving forward we must accept
Francis & Linda Robacker
what is, let go of what was, and Believe in what can be.
Fred Robey
For questions or more information on how you can Charlie & Debbie Smith
participate, please contact the UF Health The Villages® Jim & Pam Smothers
Hospital Auxiliary Foundation office at 352-751-8871. You Eugene & Marcia Spada
can also visit our website at tvrhfoundation.org, or follow Ron & Carol Spira
our Facebook page for the latest updates. Wendy L. Staniforth
Daniel & Alberta Sullivan
David & Cindy Taylor
ENDOWMENT Gerald & Marilyn Ten Eyck
Lee & Fran Van Horn
In 2017 the Auxiliary Foundation Board approved a contribution of $100,000 to establish an
Endowment Fund. Since that time, the fund has increased to its current value of over $401,000 SCHOLARSHIP
and will continue to grow with planned gifts from supporters of the Hospital and the Auxiliary
Foundation that will allow the Endowment to flourish. Those gifts can take the form of bequests,
SPONSORS
charitable gift annuities, appreciated securities, insurance policies, and appreciated real estate.
Endowment donors are generally interested in leaving a legacy and providing for the long-term
INDIVIDUALS
future of the organization they support. Donations to the fund are invested by professional money Deidre Anderson
managers and only the income from those investments can be used.
John & Beth Bondurant
Diana Ballard & John Capone
George & Gloria Counselman
Kathryn Deering
CHARITABLE GIVING Russ & Marie D’Emidio
Grace AME Church &
William F. Crumel, Jr. Foundation
You can make a BIG charitable impact here in the Villages by giving to the Auxiliary Foundation Maurice & Betsy Joy
helping us uphold our mission of improving patient care at UF Health The Villages® Hospital. Gifts Gary & Barbara Kadow
of stock (& other appreciated assets) and gifts from your IRA are powerful ways to give big and give Diane Kupchak
smart. You made a great investment decision; now you can make a powerful charitable decision. With Joe Lalonde
these contributions, you not only benefit from regular tax savings but can also avoid capital gains Dr. & Mrs. Edwin McDaniel
taxes on qualified assets given for charitable use. Fred Robey
Please be sure to check with your legal and/or financial advisor before proceeding with any gift. Please Jim & Pam Smothers
call the Auxiliary Foundation President Dick Campbell at 352-751-8871.
Daniel & Alberta Sullivan
David & Cindy Taylor
Gerald & Marilyn Ten Eyck
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DR. UPADYA – CARDIAC AND VASCULAR CONSULTANTS
Dr. Shrikanth Upadya is a partner in the Cardiac and Vascular Consultants practice. The practice was
established in May 2011 and has grown to serve patients in their communities and local area hospitals,
including UF Health The Villages® Hospital. Another partner in the practice is Dr. Vishnu Yelamanchi.
Both Dr. Upadya and Dr. Yelamanchi have said, “We want UF Health The Villages® Hospital to be
considered a world-class medical facility. This is why we contribute funds to the Auxiliary Foundation.
The Foundation’s mission is to maintain and support the quality of patient care, and we are committed
to helping achieve that goal.”
The Board Certified cardiologists of the Cardiac and Vascular Consultants specialize in providing
excellent patient-centered care. These doctors have been professionally trained with advanced cardiac
and vascular diagnostic and therapeutic techniques at the most prestigious programs and universities
around the world. According to Dr. Upadya and Dr. Yelamanchi, “We strive to be the best at what we do.
Our work is most satisfying when we see smiles on the faces of patients who are able to return to active
lifestyles.” The mission of the practice is to provide compassionate, comprehensive medical care, and
maintain the highest level of service and confidence for patients and referring physicians.
The practice provides a full range of diagnostic and interventional cardiology and vascular services
including heart and lower extremity catheterizations, angioplasty, stents, pacemakers, defibrillators,
and ablations. The diagnostic imaging centers of the practice are nationally accredited by the American
College of Radiology, are furnished with state-of-the-art medical equipment, and are operated by
highly trained, Board registered, staff.
Dr. Upadya said, “Our practice focuses on leadership in the fields of cardiology and vascular medicine. Not only do our doctors have excellent credentials,
but they are also up-to-date on the latest procedures and technology. Another reason for our support of the Auxiliary Foundation is to help it provide
the necessary leading-edge equipment for UF Health The Villages® Hospital. We urge other medical practices to donate to the good work of the
Foundation.”
UF HEALTH THE VILLAGES® HOSPITAL AUXILIARY FOUNDATION
MAKES AN ITALIAN CONNECTION
When Tony Licate, president of The Benvenuto Americans of Italian Heritage Club, met his wife, Jeanne, 18
years ago he was looking for an Italian connection. After being introduced to Jeanne by a mutual friend, he
asked, “Your last name is Ricci. Is that Italian?” He knew her last name was Ritchie, and it was an Irish name,
but a connection was made. They have been happily married for 15 years.
In 2010, Tony and Jeanne, residents of The Village of Sunset Ridge, joined with other Villagers seeking an
Italian connection and formed The Benvenuto Americans of Italian Heritage Club. Tony explained that
couples may join the club if one member of the pair is Italian. The group meets the second Tuesday of each
month from October to May. According to Tony, The Benvenuto Americans of Italian Heritage Club has three
goals. The first is to raise money for charity, the second is to enjoy Italian food at every meeting and, finally
to create a close-knit community. “We now have about 133 members,” Tony added.
Since it was founded, the group has successfully raised funds for many worthy causes in The Villages®
through a series of bocce tournaments and raffles. Last year The Benvenuto Americans of Italian Heritage
Club decided to connect with UF Health The Villages® Hospital Auxiliary Foundation as event sponsors. “We
wanted the recipient of our fundraising to partner with us on the actual event planning,” Tony explained.
“Dick Campbell, the Foundation president, is terrific. He is hands on.” Jeanne added, “In February we raffled
two orchestra level seats to see Andrea Bocelli in Tampa, along with an overnight stay for two at the Embassy
Suites. Each ticket was $50.00 and only 100 were offered. Dick was instrumental in selling the last few.”
Both Tony and Jeanne also believe that it is important for members of the community to support The UF Health The Villages® Hospital. As Tony
observed, “We are all probably going to end up there, in one way or another. We want to see it to continue to get better.”
HOSPITAL TOURS
Schedule Your “Behind-the-Scenes” Visit
Who would go to a hospital if they didn’t need to? The answer is easy anyone who’s interested in seeing the future of healthcare
in The Villages®. The Auxiliary Foundation invites you to experience a “behind the scenes” look at our various service lines.
Tours are not currently being conducted through the end of the year due to the pandemic. However, you can still schedule a
general hospital tour for a future date by contacting Deidre Rosemond at (352) 751-8173.
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