THE CARE PROVIDED TO HER DAUGHTER OLIVIA LED JENNIFER YACOUBIAN TO VOLUNTEER FOR THE MCLEOD CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL. YOUR SUPPORT HELPED MAKE THIS ...
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The care provided to her daughter Olivia led Jennifer Yacoubian to volunteer for the McLeod Children’s Hospital. Your support helped make this possible.
Donors Like You Lifting Spirits Your Gifts Saved Lives
Dedicated Support Began During the Unprecedented Pandemic Generous Donors Fund the McLeod Mobile Mammography Unit
E ach of you may have a
COVID-19 Pandemic story of
The Foundation staff quickly
learned that when they called on
As Shalomi learned more
about the many ways the
D onors like you have ensured life-saving access
to annual mammograms through the
McLeod Mobile Mammography Unit. Since being
someone who helped you or that Shalomi, he always answered with, McLeod Foundation provides
purchased in 2008 entirely by generous donors like
you were able to help. “My friend, how can I help you support beyond clinical care,
you, the unit has made it possible for more than
The McLeod Health Foundation today?” he continued his generosity.
32,000 women to conveniently receive this critical
was blessed to have generous As owner of several businesses He was delighted to be one of
screening. Lives have been saved due to our giving
donors like you who responded in the Ocean Drive area of the sponsors for the successful
community.
with gifts, encouragement and North Myrtle Beach, SC, Shalomi Jockeys and Juleps event held this
past Spring. Now, this incredible resource needs replacement so it
unique ways to say thank you to is well-known for his warm, giving
can reliably travel throughout the region to offer this
our front-line workers. spirit. As one of the first donors Recently, Shalomi and his
special service to women. Once again, donors are
One special supporter, Shalomi during the pandemic, Shalomi family have made a generous
responding to the call for help.
Dadush, his wife Karen and son, and his family began their financial commitment to
involvement with McLeod by support programs funded by April Munn knows early detection is key and has
Simon, began their relationship
providing food for the staff at the McLeod Foundation. It is his joined the Mobile Mammography Unit Committee
with the McLeod Foundation
both McLeod Health Seacoast and family’s desire that the funds are to help raise funds for this important initiative.
during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
McLeod Health Loris. available when they are needed For 15 years, April Munn diligently received her
Shalomi and his family became
“We faced challenges we never the most. annual mammogram. Yet, in January 2020, April was
aware of the Foundation through
knew existed or could imagine. Staff This incredibly generous donor diagnosed with Stage III Breast Cancer after finding
family members who are employed
needed encouragement. Shalomi’s and his family stressed that, a lump that was growing rapidly.
at McLeod Health Seacoast.
nourishment was just the lift they “Wherever McLeod needs the She immediately started chemotherapy with
needed,” stated Christina Jackson, help -- we want to be there.” Dr. Jamie Smith followed by surgery with
McLeod Foundation Director. Dr. Amy Murrell. Being a single mother with two
children she went into “fight mode.”
April Munn is honored to serve on the
While battling cancer, the COVID-19 Pandemic McLeod Foundation committee raising funds
hit, which meant restricted visitation during April’s for a new Mobile Mammography Unit.
chemotherapy treatments.
“It was a very frightening time in our lives, but the “It is amazing how God puts things into place even
McLeod Cancer Center staff always treated me first during COVID,” recalled April.
class,” shares April. “I did not feel like a cancer patient April is also grateful to supporters like you and
when I was there, and I was always met with hugs.” is confident our region will rally to provide
Nearly a year later, April was able to ring the bell the essential funding to keep life-saving
as she finished her last radiation treatment in mammography care on the road.
December. She commends the wonderful nurses
and physicians who worked together.
In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Shalomi Dadush, his wife Karen and son, Simon, have become You can help women like April by supporting the new Mobile Mammography Unit. For more information,
dedicated supporters of the McLeod Health Foundation. contact the McLeod Health Foundation at 843-777-2694 or visit our website at mcleodinspiredbyyou.org.
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Your Generosity Inspires Professional Advisory Council
Annual Dues Jumpstart Fund to Assist Vascular Patients
You Are a Hero for Children
Your Generosity of the HERO Fund Helps Children at McLeod Health
D edicated donors like you
guide the work of the
McLeod Health Foundation’s
M cLeod Children’s Hospital
treats more than 56,000
children a year. Many of these
Professional Advisory Council families may worry about
(PAC). This group made up of providing for special needs
local financial and insurance as their precious children
advisors and attorneys devote recuperate.
their time to help clients make
As these needs are often urgent,
their best gift.
the HERO Fund was established.
Inspired by your generosity, Gifts like yours help the
PAC donates their annual HERO Fund bridge the gap
dues to fund programs which for children and their families
help patients treated at who are experiencing financial
McLeod Health. difficulties.
Scott Mitchell, PAC Chair, Jennifer Yacoubian, a dedicated
explains, “Our members are so volunteer for the Children’s Jennifer Yacoubian is grateful to McLeod Health Foundation donors
moved by the many generous Dr. Eva Rzucidlo is pictured with Anthony Smith, one of her patients who support the HERO Fund and families served by the
who has benefited from the generosity of the Professional Advisory Hospital, graciously agreed
donors to the McLeod Foundation McLeod Children’s Hospital.
Council. to chair the HERO Fund
that we wanted to use our annual Committee to help make sure
dues to also help patients.” These socks not only help with Upon hearing the request and these families get the support they “The children of our region Due to the growth of the cyst, he
This year, they learned from pain relief, but also improve learning of the profound impact need. She was moved to support deserve the best healthcare that experienced severe developmental
Dr. Eva Rzucidlo, Medical blood flow to the legs, which is it would have on this group of the Foundation because of the care we can possibly provide, and delays. He had difficulty sitting up
Director of Vascular Services for important for a patient struggling patients, PAC members were her daughter Olivia received from the HERO Fund is the perfect and holding objects so he needed to
McLeod Regional Medical Center with vascular issues. moved to provide the funding to McLeod Pediatric Rehabilitation. vehicle to help as many children remain in a crib once discharged.
and the McLeod Vein Center, of jumpstart this initiative. as possible,” she explained. The HERO Fund purchased a
For many patients, these socks
the countless challenges that her Jennifer and the HERO Fund crib and jogging stroller to help
are vital for their recovery but Inspired by you, the council’s
patients with vascular disease Committee were touched by the child have a safe place to sleep
financially out of reach. These generous gift will help patients
face. While some are blessed with dren the recent story of a child you and sit while working on these
specialized socks can run nearly with limited financial support e ro and help chil
the means to afford personal You can b e a H
spital helped. developmental delays.
$100 per pair, making it difficult have access to resources that will
M cL e o d C hildren’s Ho
supplies as needed, many struggle in ERO When asked how others can assist,
for some to afford -- especially if bring them comfort, as well as gift to the H Because of loyal supporters
by making a
to afford essential items, such as ecoming a like you, the HERO Fund Jennifer said, “Making a gift to the
multiple pairs are needed. prevent any further challenges Fund or by b nteer.
compression socks. ospital Volu HERO Fund is a very meaningful
After personally seeing many and obstacles in their care. Children’s H rg, was able to assist a nineteen-
cl e o d in sp iredbyyou.o way to help. Volunteers are also
Often, patients seen in the Visit m elope or month-old boy who was
patients going without these To learn more about the
n d u si n g the reply env essential and there is no such thing
vascular office are instructed to resp o ation admitted with a brain cyst.
socks, Dr. Rzucidlo approached Professional Advisory M cL e o d H ealth Found
wear specialized compression call the 694. After three surgeries and several as a small task. Thank you for
the McLeod Foundation. Council and how you can at 843-777-2
socks to aid with their illness and months of rehabilitation, he caring enough about our children
make your best gift, visit
to alleviate their symptoms. was finally ready to go home. to give.”
www.mcleodhealthlegacy.org.
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Donors Like You Provide Support Your Desire to Help Others
for the Guest House at McLeod A Gift Provides Warm Comfort From a Generous Donor
Gifts of Comfort Allow Donors to Offer Care for Patient Families
Y ou and your family may have had personal
experiences with healthcare. During times of
Since 1975, Daphne, a registered nurse, has been a
fixture at McLeod Regional Medical Center through
Y our gifts to The Guest House at McLeod have difficulty, compassionate help by staff and friends are her many years of service caring for others.
provided a “home away from home” for more essential and greatly appreciated. Daphne first started as an intern at McLeod in the
than 35 years. Often, these experiences inspire you with the Cardiac Care Unit working her way up to Associate
And now, new mom Corey Fowler has been led to desire to help others. Many of you have made Vice President before she retired in 2012.
service for our guests through a chance encounter. generous gifts to the McLeod Health Foundation This past Fall, her late husband Dr. Joel Heffler was
as a trusted way to provide compassionate hospitalized with various health issues. After battling
Corey, originally from Ohio, now living in Florence,
assistance to other families. his illness for many weeks, he was transferred to
South Carolina, was enjoying the park one morning
with her baby. She struck up a conversation with This was the case for Daphne Heffler. McLeod Hospice House to receive this special level
another mother from Ohio who had been vacationing of care.
in Myrtle Beach and went into early labor. She was During his stay, Joel was continuously cold and
rushed to McLeod Regional Medical Center in would always ask for a warm, soft blanket. Daphne
Florence where her premature baby could receive care realized how much a blanket warmer would benefit
in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). patients at the Hospice House.
“She shared that she was here alone with her sister. Corey Fowler found a way to help others Years ago, a physician once told Daphne, “You see
and lift their spirits by delivering meals to
Her husband had to return home to work and take The Guest House at McLeod.
what you look for and you recognize what you
care of their other child. They were relieved to be able know,” and that quote has stayed with her through
to stay safely, comfortably and conveniently in The The conversation in the park was an answer to her the years. During their stay at the Hospice House,
Guest House at McLeod. I asked her if I could bring prayers. Corey decided she wanted to help people in a Daphne recognized a need and wanted to find a way
her some meals to help make her stay a little easier. difficult situation far from home. She found a way to do to help provide comfort for other patients.
She was very appreciative,” explains Corey. this by delivering six meals at a time to the Guest House After Joel passed away in November, Daphne
Following this experience, Corey learned that the that are stored in the freezer for guests to cook in a contacted the McLeod Foundation to express
Guest House is funded entirely by generous crockpot as needed with the Bible verse, 1 John 4:9-12. her wishes to provide a warm blanket for other
donors like you and is a special haven for families “My hope is to share that someone is thinking of them, patients. Through Daphne’s generous donation,
of McLeod patients especially young parents of praying for them and showing them God’s light,” shares the McLeod Hospice House was able to purchase a
NICU infants. Corey. “I have learned in the South that people show blanket warmer and soft blankets for patients and
Corey had started a business, Convenient Crockpot love by bringing food for comfort and my business families to use during their stay.
Creations, following the birth of her child. As it grew, allows me to use it as a ministry to bless others.” “This is such a simple gesture, but I am glad to
she often shared her creations with families struggling The families who benefit from the Guest House know this comfort will be there for future families,”
with health challenges. She had been praying for are grateful to you and volunteers like Corey who explains Daphne.
guidance to find a more consistent way to help others provide comfort and encouragement when they Like many donors, loving care and identifying
through her work. need it most. Daphne Heffler’s generous donation to the a need inspired Daphne’s generous gift. We are
McLeod Foundation allowed the McLeod Hospice grateful for each of you.
You, like Corey, can help by sponsoring a family facing a health care crisis with a $200 contribution. House to purchase a blanket warmer to bring
Visit mcleodinspiredbyyou.org or return your gift in the reply envelope provided. comfort to hospice patients.
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Your Gifts Provide HOPE
The HOPE Food Pantry is Established With Your Support
Y ou provided hope for Bruce
Bacote this past March when
he learned from Dr. Jamie Smith
that he had throat cancer.
Hearing the word cancer was
overwhelming for Bruce and his
wife. The many complications of
a cancer journey weighed heavily
on their hearts.
Because of your support of
the HOPE (Helping Oncology
Patients Everyday) Fund,
Dr. Smith was able to provide Courtney Moore (left), Registered Oncology Dietitian, with
Sarah Beth Averette (right), the HOPE Fund Coordinator, provides
comfort, sharing there was
items from the HOPE Food Pantry to Bruce Bacote.
special help available for them.
Generous HOPE Fund donors For Bruce, his critical need was She learned of their struggle to
provide help every day for totally different -- nutritional food afford adequate and appropriate
challenges such as transportation, was essential for his recovery. foods for him to eat throughout his
power bills, rent, and pain and With his diagnosis of head and months of upcoming treatments.
nausea medications. neck cancer came an introduction Thanks to HOPE Fund donors
to an extremely limited diet. like you, The HOPE Food Pantry
He could no longer tolerate the was established last year, just in
foods he once enjoyed. With the time to help patients like Bruce.
expenses of frequent treatments Sarah Beth, along with Courtney
and visits to his physician, Bruce Moore, a Registered Oncology
also could not afford the food Dietitian, worked with Bruce to
meant to nourish his body during determine which foods would
his cancer fight. be appropriate for his personal
A HOPE Fund Coordinator made journey. Each week, he receives a
possible by HOPE Fund donors bag full of nutrient-dense foods
ensures a caring individual is on needed to sustain him throughout
hand each day to assist patients his chemotherapy and radiation
with their individualized needs. treatments.
Our coordinator, Sarah Beth In gratitude for donors like you,
Averette, reviewed different Bruce shared, “It felt so good
types of assistance available to be helped. This took so much
with Bruce and his wife. stress off of me.”
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