WINTER 2014
Two Additional
Areas of Support
Coming in 2015
2014 has been a great year. We began
a new giving strategy allowing donors
to choose which area of the hospital
their generous donations would benefit.
This donor-centered approach has
been well received and has been a
tremendous success. We are pleased
to announce that in 2015 we are adding
two additional areas where you may
designate your gifts: Endowment and
Greatest Need.
TEN AREAS
OF SUPPORT
FOR DONORS TO DESIGNATE
THEIR GIFTS
Foundation Names New President
For several months, the search committee, which was formed to find the successor
to Adam Cook as President of NorthEast Foundation, has worked diligently to fulfill
this responsibility. After many hours of searching, reviewing resumes and conducting
interviews, it is our pleasure to inform you that Charlie Sastoque has been chosen as our
next NorthEast Foundation President.
Charlie comes to us from Plano, Texas where he has most recently served as the
Executive Director of the Plano Independent School District Education Foundation. In
Plano, Charlie worked with a thirty-three member board of directors where he raised
funds for educational programs for the city’s school district. In his more than twenty-year
CHARLIE SASTOQUE
career, Charlie has served in various positions including major gifts officer for various
President
hospital systems. A native of Baton Rouge, Charlie earned a Bachelor Degree in Business
Administration from Louisiana State University. Charlie and his wife Tanya have four children.
Charlie’s official start date is January 5, 2015. Prior to this date, Charlie plans to spend some time in the Foundation
office getting to know the staff and familiarizing himself with the various aspects of the Foundation. Bob Bratton will continue to serve as the NorthEast Foundation Interim President. Bob has done an outstanding job
providing continuity of management to our NorthEast Foundation staff, donors and stakeholders. Additionally, Bob will
be instrumental in a smooth transition as Charlie takes the reigns of NorthEast Foundation. We know you will join us in
welcoming his family and him to both Concord and our NorthEast Foundation family. If you have any questions, please call NorthEast Foundation at (704) 403-1369.
Sincerely,
Cheryl Kelling, Chairman
Jon Yancey, Search Committee Chairman/Vice Chairman
SPOTLIGHT
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Karen Cobb is from Concord, NC. She currently works as Corporate Public
Relations Manager and Spokesperson for Lowe’s Home Improvement in
Mooresville, NC.
How did you become involved with NorthEast Foundation? I
learned of the NorthEast Foundation and its mission when the Foundation
was created in 1994. Jim Monroe, the Foundation’s first executive director,
shared information about the Foundation’s mission and plans to support
medical care in our community. My husband, the late Stowe Cobb, and I
made a very personal decision then to contribute and have done so each
year since.
Why do you support NorthEast Foundation? It’s important to have
high-quality medical care close to home. While the hospital receives
operating funds from many sources, the NorthEast Foundation is able to
provide additional financial support for projects that enhance the level of
medical care, yet may not otherwise receive funding.
What area of the hospital is most important to you, why? The
intensive care unit (ICU) is an area of the hospital most important to me.
My husband spent three weeks there following an automobile accident
in 2010. The compassionate and highly skilled doctors and nurses in ICU
treated serious patients while helping families like ours in many stages of
crisis as our loved ones were treated.
Why did you choose to become a 1937
Society member? While there are many
worthwhile charities, I chose the NorthEast
Foundation with confidence that the
hospital is a lasting and growing part of our
community and donations would be used to
wisely.
In what way do you hope your legacy will
benefit CMC-NorthEast? Donating to the NorthEast Foundation is a way
for a modest gift to benefit many people.
What has been your favorite Foundation memory? The NorthEast Foundation
staff has always found time to get to know donors on a personal level. Kevin
Laws often visited my husband during many hospital stays. Kevin’s support,
encouragement and cheerful outlook were a great support on some very dark
days.
What brought you to Concord/Cabarrus County? The late Dr. Fred Craven
brought me to Concord/Cabarrus County. He delivered me at Cabarrus Memorial
Hospital – now CMC-NorthEast (a little while ago). I have my mother’s original
receipt for her week-long hospital stay after my birth. New mothers were usually
hospitalized a week following a normal birth way back then.
What are three things on your bucket list?
Eat Cracker Jacks at Yankee Stadium, go fly fishing and return to Oxford
University. I checked off the first two this summer.
Last Minute Gift Ideas
SAVE THE DATE
21st Annual Gala
During the holiday season, you may designate your gift to NorthEast
Foundation in honor or memory of someone special. If you would like the
honoree or family member to receive a Christmas card acknowleding your
generosity, please notify us by December 15th. For more information,
please call (704) 403-1369.
April 11, 2015
TEN AREAS
OF SUPPORT
FOR DONORS
TO DESIGNATE
THEIR GIFTS
Is NorthEast Foundation
in your will?
1937 Society
The ultimate gifts of support are those gifts designed to leave a legacy to CMCNorthEast. To learn more about the many ways you can support NorthEast
Foundation as a member of the 1937 Society, please call Kevin Laws at
704.403.1408 or visit www.GiveNorthEastFoundation.org.
Our young professionals group, The In Crowd, hosted their 2nd annual
Chic Bingo membership event on September 18th at the Loft at 14th in
downtown Concord. This year, The In Crowd is raising funds to provide
the Children’s Advocacy Center, part of Jeff Gordon Children’s Hospital,
with new interview equipment for their interview rooms. Jonathan
Stewart, running back for the Carolina Panthers, was the celebrity Bingo
caller. It was a fun filled
night and over $5,000
was raised towards their
$13,000 goal. If you are
interested in joining The
In Crowd, please contact
Marian Walters at (704)
403-1388.
34th Annual Fashion Benefit
NETS
$88,900
NorthEast Foundation’s friends of fashion gathered on October 20th
& 21st in support of the 34th Annual Fashion Benefit, N Style. This
year’s show was presented in partnership with ACN and netted
$88,900 for NorthEast Foundation’s initiatives. The fashion benefit,
an area tradition, was held at The City Club at Gibson Mill in
Concord and attracted over 800 guests.
Event Chairs Pat Horton and Tiffany Yelton shared, “Carolinas
Medial Center-NorthEast continues to be one of our community’s
most valued assets. It is truly worthy of the charitable support
provided by all of you for this exciting show.”
#yourgiftsyourhospital
Forty-eight models made their runway debut
featuring selections from Belk at Carolina
Mall, Chico’s at Southpark, L2 Boutique & L2
Style Truck in Mooresville, Pix Boutique
in Concord, SteinMart at Afton Ridge,
and Vestique in Dilworth. Guests mingled
during a wine and hors d’oeuvres reception
prior to the show. The talented artists at CC
& Company Salon and Spa and It’s All About
You provided hair and make-up styling for the
models.
Wendy Venturini, a NASCAR correspondant
from FOX Sports 1, was the featured
commentator for the show. Each of
the models had connections to CMCNorthEast as employees, physicians,
volunteers, or donors. To view pictures
from the event, visit our website or
facebook page.
www.GiveNorthEastFoundation.org
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