Caring begins with you 2012 | ANNuAL REPoRT The Rocky Mountain … e d i s n I s ’ t a h W .. 1 ......... . . . . . . . tor .1 Direc e ......... v i d t r u a c o xe eB .2 our E of th n m ......... a o . . r f m r m r i a a rogr Lette e Ch ... 3 ce P m th n o a ......... r t . . f s . i . r . s . . e s . ....... Lett ily A ....4 ......... . Fam . . . . & . ......... . . . t . . . . . . n . . . e . i . ank Pat ....... ....4 ilk B ......... . M . . . s . d ..... ’ . . r n . . e . u . . h F . . t . Mo ogy ......... ..... 5 ncol nd ... o u / ......... . y F . . . g . . u o . l . NIC oto ........ ...... 6 Hem ......... . . c . i . . r ......... . . t . . . . . a . . i . . . . . . d . . Pe .7 ........ pe ... ......... ......... f Ho . . . . . . o . . . . . . s . . . . ....... ct ... Wing .. 7 ......... . . Proje . . . . g ......... . . u d . . . B n . . u . al F ....... Stink ... 8 ener ......... . . . G . . . c ......... . i . . . . r . . . t . . . . . a . . i . . Ped ........ nd ... .... 9 ......... y Fu . . . g . . ......... o . . l . . . . . o . . i . . . . . . d . . ...... Car ....... ... 10 ......... ding . . n . . . u . ......... . F . . . . . . t . . . . . . n . . . . .. Gra ....... ... 12 Fund ......... . n . . o . i . ......... . t . . . . . a . . . . . c . . . . . u . . . Ed ......... ......... ..... 15 ers... ......... . t . r s ......... . o t . p n t e p n Ev me 16 us Su ........ State . . l nero . . a . e i . . . c G an ....... our d Fin ......... e f t f i a d t Au &S 2012 tors c e r i D d of Boar Children’s Health Foundation exists to enhance the quality of life for pediatric patients and their families in the Rocky Mountain region. Letter from our Executive Director Letter from the Chairman of the Board I am humbled by the outpouring of support from our donors and community partners who have truly championed our mission to enhance the lives of pediatric patients and their families in the Rocky Mountain region. It is my distinct pleasure to serve as Chairman of the Board for Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation. The patients and families that we serve are inspiring. What could possibly be more devastating in a family’s life than to have a child facing a life threatening accident or medical condition? our generous donors allow us to be there for them, when they need it most. Thanks to our supporters, funds raised exceeded our annual goals enabling the growth of many Foundation programs and services to better serve these families. Throughout this, our first Annual Report, you will read some of their stories. I hope you too will be inspired to share this message and continue your involvement with Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation for many years to come. Sincerely, Luanne Williams, CFRE EXECuTIVE DIRECToR 2012 has been a year full of incredible accomplishments for the Foundation. Through the many patient support programs, over 750 families have received support, such as: 41 Emergency Financial Assistance Grants which allows hospital social workers, on behalf of a family in need, to apply for emergency grants up to $1,000 to cover emergency expenses. 74 Social Worker Grant requests of $250 or less for special patient non-medical needs. 31 Taxi vouchers. 55 Car Seats. 542 Grocery, gas and pharmacy gift cards, diapers and clothing. 24 Wings of Hope overnight bags. 8 Stink Bug Companion Dog adoptions It is because of the Foundation’s synergistic relationship with Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children that we are able to accomplish so much for so many. Community support is necessary to continue growing these resources and provide funds for future program development and so with our first Annual Report, we salute our generous donors and partners. Sincerely, Reginald Washington, MD CHAIRMAN oF THE BoARD Rocky Mountain childRen’s health Foundation CHIEF MEDICAL oFFICER Rocky Mountain hospital FoR childRen PAGE one Patient & Family Assistance Program The Patient and Family Assistance Fund provides direct support to patients and families to help cover critical non-medical costs. Meet Vaniesha… An artist and a poet, Vaniesha sees the world differently. Diagnosed with lupus in 2011, her family felt like this was a “life sentence.” Vaniesha started having issues in the 8th grade—physical pain, fatigue, frequent injuries and problems with healing—she just wanted to know what was wrong with her. She missed a lot of school that year and had to stop playing all of the sports she loved so much like volleyball, basketball and track. The diagnosis meant that they now had their answer, but it wasn’t something they were fully prepared to deal with. Dr. Hanna with the Rocky Mountain Pediatric Kidney Center at Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children has been very supportive in helping Vaniesha and her family adjust to this way of life. Given her medical needs, Vaniesha is seen by no fewer than five pediatric specialists to manage arthritis, hypertension, insulin dependent diabetes and hyperlipidemia associated with her lupus. Barring no complications, she is required to be seen by her doctors at least four to five times each month. As you can imagine, a diagnosis like this would create a hardship on any family. With three other children in the house, her mom struggled to maintain any kind of balance. That’s where our Patient and Family Assistance Fund comes into play—to provide the fundamental necessities families need to support a child undergoing medical treatment. Simple things like grocery, gas and pharmacy gift cards go a long way in assisting families through a difficult time. PAGE two Vaniesha is finishing 10th grade this year and while she still can’t participate in sports, she has found a new calling in school. She’s enrolled in all senior classes, is on the college track program and hopes to become a geneticist one day. She sees the world differently, appreciating all of the wonders to explore and the people she encounters. Mom says Vaniesha is her rock, holding everyone together even when times are really tough. “Mom, don’t be a jelly bag of sadness. Be tough stuff.” —VANIESHA Mother’s Milk Bank Mothers Milk Bank Colorado provides life saving nourishment for babies from Alaska to Florida. Meet Alex and Claire… Twins Alexander and Claire were born at 26 weeks. Considered micro preemies they faced a long NICu stay. They were 14 inches long; Alexander weighed 2 pounds 3 ounces, Claire was 2 pounds 1.5 ounces. Because these babies were born via a surrogate, mom, Paola did not produce milk; therefore, Alexander and Claire have been the recipients of milk from the Mothers’ Milk Bank Colorado from day one. As Paola Hubert gives a bottle to her baby Claire, it’s hard not to reflect on the long journey it took for them to get to that moment. Claire and Alex had a long road ahead of them and their mother attributes much of their progress to one thing. “I sincerely believe that having been able to give them donated breast milk has been a huge contributor to their success,” she said. The Mothers’ Milk Bank is the only one in the entire region. Neonatologist Dr. Jan Kennaugh knows how vital mother’s milk can be. “It provides them not only the protein and the calories they need, but also provides them the immune factors, antibodies, and growth hormones; things that we can’t get in the premature baby formulas,” said Dr. Kennaugh. She encourages moms who can to donate extra milk. “At first I didn’t want to donate because I felt that my son should come first,” said donor Tiffany James. “But now I have a whole freezer full of milk that I didn’t know what to do with.” Her pediatrician encouraged her to donate and she couldn’t be happier she did. “It means a lot to know that I can help other babies survive and give them a chance for their moms who can’t,” she said. With Claire and Alex now at home, Paola Hubert is incredibly thankful to women like Tiffany James. “My gratitude to women who donate breast milk is more than words can express,” she said. “I can’t thank them enough because I know that my babies wouldn’t be where they are today if it wasn’t for that.” The screening for milk donors is similar to that for donating blood. Women interested in donating can contact the Mother’s Milk Bank at www.milkbankcolorado.org Breast milk donation is a unique gift that only a mama can give. PAGE three NICU Fund The Neonatal Intensive Care unit (NICu) Fund supports families with babies in the NICu by providing car seats, diapers, blankets, clothing and other essentials. Meet Dillon… Even before Dillon was born, doctors discovered that he had developed a serious congenital heart defect while in the womb, where one of the pumping chambers in his heart was underdeveloped. Faced with fear and uncertainty, Dillon’s mom, Shannon, turned to HealthoNE’s Center for Maternal Fetal Health where a team of doctors and surgeons began to prepare a pathway of treatment for when he was born. For the first five days after Dillon was born, he appeared to be a perfectly normal baby—but Dillon’s heart defect is the kind that, if it had not been detected prior to his birth, could have resulted in serious complications and even death. Programs supporting high-risk pregnancies involve various specialists who can learn about a baby before it is born. Diagnosing Dillon before his birth allowed doctors to initiate the appropriate treatment and therapy, which helped Shannon and the entire family gain a sense of comfort, while providing a lot of opportunity for learning about his condition. Through the Foundation’s NICu Fund, we are able to support families in the NICu by providing car seats, diapers, blankets, clothing and other non-medical essentials that families facing long hospital stays that their baby may need. Pediatric Hematology / Oncology Fund The Pediatric Hematology oncology Fund provides support for patient events and activities to help ease the stress of the long and intensive treatments these patients must undergo. Meet Scotty… on his third birthday, Scotty also celebrated his first year of remission from Neuroblastoma, a childhood cancer that was diagnosed when he was just 11 days old. After over 2 years and 12 rounds of chemo, the doctors, nurses and staff at Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children became Scotty’s second family. “We know their commitment and skills saved our son’s life” says Scotty’s mom, Julia. She remembers, “I always thought I was a strong person but nothing could have prepared me for the PAGE four emotional and physical pressure this kind of major illness created in our lives. That’s why the annual Celebration of Life event is so emotional for our family. It is our time to share how grateful we are that Scotty is with us.” For kids like Scotty, their hospital visits are numerous and lengthy. The Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation provides opportunities for patients and their families to connect with each other and share their experiences to help heal the emotional stress of caring for a sick child. Programs such as the annual Celebration of Life and art therapy bring families together for this purpose. Wings of Hope Many times when a child is admitted into the hospital, parents don’t want to leave their side to get any supplies they may need during their stay. The Wings of Hope program provides luggage bags filled with necessary items to parents facing an unexpected overnight hospital stay with their child. Tribute to Austin… Wings of Hope was founded by Daelyn Larche-Sigman, mother of a 14-year-old son, Austin, who was diagnosed with stage 4 rhabdomyosarcoma cancer on April 9, 2010. Typical of many parents faced with similar situations, Daelyn took her son to the family doctor for what she thought was a simple case of teenage acne, but by 8:30 pm that night, she had been to two hospitals and found herself staying overnight at Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children with a son who had been diagnosed with cancer. The next two days would include many tests, biopsies, a tube surgically implanted in Austin’s chest and a 54-week chemotherapy and radiation plan. Daelyn was in deep shock and spent that first night in the hospital room with her son with no necessities for staying overnight. It took her five months to stock a “hospital bag” with everything she discovered she needed to spend 3 to 23 days and nights at a time in the hospital room. over the next three years, Austin became a regular visitor to the hospital. He had his ups and downs, triumphs and disappointments. Through it all, he was a fighter, never giving up hope, never letting his cancer overshadow his ambitions. He received his driver’s license at age 16, acquired his dream car with the help of amazing community members tuned in to his struggle, and rallied hundreds of people to register for bone marrow donors in his name. Austin’s cancer ultimately won in March 2013. The legacy he leaves is a fighting spirit lifting up those left here on earth to continue the battle against childhood cancer and other life threatening diseases. Rest in peace, Austin, we miss you. PAGE five The Stink Bug Project The Stink Bug Project partners with the Prison-Trained K-9 Companion Program at Colorado Correctional Industries to provide well-trained, loving companion dogs to families stricken with life-threatening illnesses. What is a stink bug? Allison is twelve years old. She is an A student. She goes to school, plays with friends, enjoys swimming, riding her bike and having fun—much like any other pre-teen girl. What’s different about Allison is that she is a brain tumor survivor and an avid philanthropist. In the summer of 2009, Allison beat her cancer. Before her last chemotherapy treatment, she drew a picture of a stink bug, which is the name she gave to her cancer, and said “bye bye.” Goodbye cancer, goodbye hospitals, goodbye pain, goodbye feeling isolated and alone. At the same time, she knew there were lots of other kids who were still fighting, feeling lonely, experiencing pain and she knew she wanted to help in some way. That’s how the Stink Bug Project came to fruition. Through the sale of homemade dog biscuits and lemonade from a card-table stand near her house, she raised enough money to pay for the adoption of a trained dog from the Colorado Women’s Prison-Trained K-9 Companion Program. The first recipient, a two-year-old girl who was virtually blind as a result of a brain tumor, now had a loving companion to comfort her during the many treatments she would undergo. the guidance of her parents, has negotiated contracts with veterinarians, gift shops, pet food stores and other retail outlets to sell the biscuits and Allison herself sets up a booth at the local Farmer’s Market during summer weekends. The biscuits are baked by volunteers in co-op community kitchens every month, weighed, packaged and delivered for sale. Allison is very small for her age and a quiet, unassuming girl. But because she is so passionate about her cause, she has no problem speaking to anyone who asks about the importance of her mission to provide loving dogs to kids with life-threatening illnesses. She knows what it’s like to be a sick kid and has a great sensibility of what will help other kids. So she shares that message every time she gets a chance—at school assemblies, during corporate dog biscuit baking sessions, during tv and radio interviews—there is no end to her passion and drive. newton & oscar It didn’t stop there. once others heard of Allison’s plight, they wanted to help, so the idea took off and she never looked back! To date, the Stink Bug Project has provided for the adoption of over 30 dogs to children with life-threatening medical conditions. Allison continues to raise money and awareness through the sale of homemade dog biscuits, but on a much larger scale than that simple lemonade stand she started with. Allison, with PAGE six Rilegh & Butters allison & coco Pediatric General Fund The Pediatric General Fund supports patient activities, art programs, music therapy and events to boost morale and create a sense of community for our patient and family population. Meet Lucy… 5-year-old Lucy has Kabuki Syndrome— a very rare condition associated with pediatric congenital anomalies and intellectual disabilities. Her struggle began in utero, when doctors discovered Lucy had a hole in her heart. After her birth in 2007, and throughout the first year of her life, she faced many complications and underwent many surgeries. only after genetic testing, doctors were finally able to give a diagnosis to Lucy’s overall health. Cardiology Fund Today, Lucy wears hearing aids and glasses, and sees several therapists on a regular basis for speech therapy, nutrition/eating therapy and deaf education. She will require ongoing medical intervention as the challenges of her condition present themselves, but for now, she is a happy little girl with a big support system. Whether a pediatric patient, like Lucy, needs major surgery or minor surgery—inpatient or outpatient—a team of experienced medical professionals is always at their side to assist them in any way they can. The Pediatric General Fund ensures that funds are available to families who may need to help cover general non-medical costs that will enhance the quality of life for both the patient and their family while they are undergoing treatment. The Cardiology Fund provides support for patients and families during their ongoing and often intensive treatments or surgeries, ensuring families have the tools they need to cope. The most fragile pediatric heart surgery patients need constant monitoring, even when they are sent home. Safe at Home is a monitoring and early detection program for babies with complex single ventricle physiology between their first and second stage heart surgeries. Through Safe at Home, families are able to borrow a high-quality baby scale and pulse oximeters to weigh their baby daily and check oxygen saturation to detect early signs of deterioration needing additional cardiac intervention. Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation provides funds to purchase these scales and oximeters so that when babies are discharged after the first heart surgery, the family is equipped with these tools shown to dramatically improve the outcomes of care for children with congenital heart disease. PAGE seven Grant Funding The Foundation makes grants to programs and organizations that align with the mission of the Foundation. Funding priorities support the following: • The enhancement of therapeutic programs to support holistic healing of children and their families. • The provision, promotion and facilitation of educational and supportive programs regarding medical issues that affect children. • Existing community-based pediatric programs which assist in accomplishing the above purposes. “Mom, this wheelchair is too small.” Kids are constantly outgrowing their clothes and shoes, and for special needs families, their wheelchairs, walkers and other durable medical equipment. Christy and Peter Kopp have lived this scenario many times. Their journey started 13 years ago when their daughter Kayla was born without the ability to walk. Wanting to give their daughter the very best possible opportunities, they went to great lengths to ensure that Kayla had the tools needed to interact effectively with her peers and develop independence and self-confidence. That, as it turns out, was not an easy task. over the past 13 years, Kayla has needed multiple wheelchairs and other medical equipment simply to maintain mobility and that sense of freedom. And with each new piece of equipment, the outgrown piece sat idle, collecting dust in their basement or garage. The Kopp family searched for organizations to donate the perfectly good but outgrown equipment. “Surely, another child could use this wheelchair,” they thought. Meanwhile, many families without adequate insurance to cover the high cost of this equipment, simply went without. A kids wheelchair costs anywhere from $3,500 to $7,500 for a manual and up to $15,000 for a power wheelchair! That’s a PAGE eight small fortune before you add the cost of therapy and specialized medical care that often accompanies physical and developmental disabilities—especially for those families who are uninsured or underinsured. Enter Kids Mobility Network—the organization founded by Christy and Peter Kopp in 2005 to address this situation. The non-profit exists to increase the availability of durable medical equipment to underinsured and uninsured families to increase the safety, mobility and independence of kids with disabilities and their family members. Through donations of used equipment, donated time from a wheelchair seating expert, the passion of Christy and Peter, and community supporters who donate funds to continue their work, the Kids Mobility Network has served 469 children, providing 628 pieces of durable medical equipment with a community benefit of over 2 million dollars. “our goal is to make kids doers—not observers. This helps children develop necessary social skills, self-confidence and self-esteem.” —CHRISTy KoPP the Rocky Mountain children’s health Foundation is proud to support the work of the kids Mobility network through our grant program. to learn more about how to apply for a grant through Rocky Mountain children’s health Foundation, visit our website. The Education Fund The Education Fund supports nurses with continuing education and training to improve medical care for children. In late September, about a dozen healthcare providers from Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children went to San Pedro Sula, Honduras to do heart procedures for disadvantaged Honduran children. The team of surgeons, physicians and nurses performed 27 cardiac surgeries, 36 cardiac catheterizations and 52 echocardiograms over seven days. “These are the only surgeries being done there now,” said pediatric cardiac surgeon Dr. Steven Leonard of the Honduras trip. Beyond giving medical help to Honduran children, team members gain concentrated experience that may take months to acquire at home. This outreach and education effort was organized by the Friends of Barnabas’ Little Hearts Project and partially funded through the Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation, the Wecando Foundation and Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children. Through collaborative partnerships like these, our Education Fund supports nurses in improving medical care for children near and far. “It is both an exhausting and extremely rewarding experience. Despite working sometimes as long as 18-hour days…knowing we are making a difference and seeing the smiles on the patients’ and families’ faces makes it all worth it,” said ECMo team member Jordan Voss. PAGE nine Events Special events are a unique opportunity to connect with our community on a personal level. We are privileged to work with so many community leaders in pursuit of our mission to serve families in the Rocky Mountain region. Thanks to our community partners, 100% of all net proceeds from Foudnation events support our Patient and Family Assistance Fund. Kaleidoscope—February 2-3, 2013 Kaleidoscope was a unique addition to Denver’s calendar of gala fundraising events. An intimate weekend of luxury and relaxation, guests escaped for an exclusive night featuring fine dining and signature wines, an overnight stay and brunch the following morning, all at The Ritz-Carlton, Denver. While the event occurred in 2013, the work to produce such an elaborate event began early in 2012. The weekend’s activities included spa treatments, a signature cocktail hour featuring the sale of 125 little blue boxes donated by Tiffany & Co. Cherry Creek, a gourmet five-course wine-paired dinner with Charles Smith wines, entertainment in the Kaleidoscope Jazz Fusion Lounge, an overnight stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Denver, Cherry Creek Shopping Center gift bags, and brunch the following morning in Elway’s. From the beginning, the Foundation’s Executive Director, Luanne Williams, along with event partner The Ritz-Carlton, Denver’s Regional Catering Manager, Syd Sexton, had a unique vision for this Kaleidoscope event. It was to be an intimate event with no more than 240 attendees, enjoying decadent food and wine in a luxurious setting throughout the weekend. PAGE ten “The feedback we’ve received thus far is all extremely positive. We wanted this to be a unique addition to the non-profit event circuit and by all accounts it was. Keeping the event small and adding the overnight and brunch allowed our guests to relax and enjoy each other’s company well into the night and the next day,” said Luanne Williams. The funds raised benefit the Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation Patient and Family Assistance Fund which provided assistance to over 750 families in 2012 through the administration of emergency grants to cover urgent, non-medical needs, provision of car seats, diapers and clothes, taxi vouchers and grocery, gas and pharmacy gift cards. Ben’s Hope—Ben’s Hope Team Rides Elephant Rock Cycling Festival, June 1, 2012 Ben and Alex Curtis were born prematurely on october 10, 2000 at Presbyterian St. Luke’s Hospital, weighing one pound, seven ounces and two pounds, four ounces respectively. From day one, Ben had many medical issues. He had problems with his esophagus so he never ate by mouth and his narrow trachea made breathing a constant struggle as well. The next eight years proved to be extremely challenging for Ben and the entire Curtis family. “We were in and out of that hospital constantly. I always knew Ben was tough because he had lived through so many surgeries, so many flight-for-life rides—he was critically ill more times than I can count. I had to resuscitate him many times, yet he kept pulling through,” said Lynn. Running was the only way Lynn could get out of the house so she ran often. All three of the Curtis boys would ride in the stroller at times, but Ben spent the most time there. During those long runs, Ben would read. Dr. Seuss was his favorite author. Sadly, Ben passed away on July 4, 2009, at the age of eight. To honor Ben’s life and continue her healing process, Lynn wanted to do one last big run with the stroller—she set her sights on a fourteener, Mount Evans. She recalls, “I wanted to go as steep and as big as I could get.” So, on July 23, 2011 just after 2 a.m., Lynn Curtis began her run up Mount Evans pushing an unwieldy stroller in the darkness laden with food and water, a headlamp and 50 pounds of weights—the amount Ben weighed when he died. once she reached the top of Mount Evans, Lynn pushed the stroller aside and raised a sign overhead: For Ben. “It was a fitting tribute to Ben,” said her husband, Ken. “He was up there with her—he’d never been there—but he was with us.” For all of the mountains yet to climb, Lynn established Ben’s Hope in 2012 in order to provide hope and courage for these children and their families. Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation is proud to partner with the Curtis Family and Ben’s Hope in our annual participation in the Elephant Rock Cycling Festival. In 2012, generous donors rode many miles raising more than $10,000 in honor of Ben. “you’re off to great places, today is your day, your mountain is waiting, so get on your way.” —DR. SEuSS PAgE eleven Our Generous Supporters A debt of gratitude to our individual, corporate, foundation and community supporters without whom, achieving our mission would not be possible. $10,000 and Up Born to Build Foundation Beth Bowlen Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House Denver Broncos Cherry Creek Shopping Center Colorado Business Bank The Colorado Trust Jim Conley Diversified Radiology of Colorado, P.C. Taryn Edwards Denny and Candy Elwell FirstBank HealthoNE Keith Miller obstetrix Medical Group Pediatrix Medical Group Ritz-Carlton, Denver Dr. Steve and Susan Rothenberg Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation Tiffany & Co. Dr. Reginald and Faye Washington $5,000 to $9,999 CarePoint, P.C. Colorado & Company Leo and Susan Kiely Moca Fund National Hockey League Foundation Prasco PAGE twelve Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center Mimi Roberson Rural Metro Pridemark Women with a Cause Foundation $1,000 to $4,999 Frank and Cheryl Barone Sion and Lorraine Betesh David and Jane Bohren Robert and Jo Ann Cantwell Dr. Jack and Laura Chang Colorado Limousine Association Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP Dr. Delphine Eichorst William Ellis Brianna Elwell Executive Forum Dr. Ben and Jean Galloway David and Cindy Goldberg Dr. Jeffrey and Janice Hanson Eric and Kim Harja HCA Foundation Dr. Jan Kennaugh Craig and Rebbeca Kinard Robert and Kathy Kucharski Dr. Steven and Janet Leonard Lilly’s Gift Foundation Dr. Manning and Margie Mauldin George Merriman Dr. David Miller NetApp Brian and Jennifer o’Neill The Henrietta R. Radinsky Family Trust Rattlesnake Fire Department Special Fund Ready Talk Republic National Distributing Co. Michael and Debra Roads Rocky Mountain Pediatric Surgery Ed Sardella Eddy Schoech Silverado Senior Living Holdings Inc. Steve and Ryta Sondergard Spensley & Associates Trent and Julie Tishkowski Toyota Motor Credit Corporation Marc and Luanne Williams Bert and Jodi Williams Dr. Brian Winn and Dianna Litvak $500 to $999 Richard Barrett Joyce Bohren Stewart Booker Kurt and Michelle Brockman Children’s Eye Physicians James and Della Chonka James and Sally Conley Ken and Lynn Curtis Steve and Debra Fendrich Barbara Jorgenson Barbara Kelley, Esq. Jeffrey Leiser David Lofe Cynthia Lyman Ross and Julia Malaga William and Jill McCarren Paula Meadows MIle High Co-Pack Diane Miller Matthew and Cynthia Palmer Alan and Char Parker Dr. Barbara Quissell John Roessner Rose Community Foundation Jill Taylor Dr. Robert Tyson and Susan Russell-Tyson Under $500 and In-kind Darnell and Raimond Adgers Joanne Agostino All Commercial Floors, Inc. Carrie Allen All Ways Fundraising Mary Pat Anderson Cynthia Aubrey H.K. Bain Robert and Pamela Barker Neil and Katie Barnes Neiel Baronberg David Barton Alison Batig Tony and Holly Battelle Michelle Bennett Eric Benson Sharin Berger Trude Bershof Robert Blanchard David Bledsoe Nancy Bohren Mary Bradford Roger and Debbie Bradshaw Kathryn Brecht Colleen Brewer Andrew Broderick Faye Brownfield Doug Josephson and Renee Brunsting Cindi and Keith Burge Georgia Burgess Joyce Burgett Thomas and Shauna Callahan Anthony Griess and Amy Cannella Linda Carlson Scott Carpenter Rebecca Carpio J. C. Casey Dr. Douglas Christensen Holly Christman David Clark Cynthia Cline Kane and Lynne Cody Margaret Collignon Drew Collins Angela Conway Doug Cook Ryan and Lorraine Cooper Edward Cosgriff John and Joni Creighton CSu Animal Cancer Center Susan Daggett Theresa Dando Dr. Christine Darr Donald DeLaria Janet Dempsey Helen Dickens Stephen and Jody Dickson Bill and Kim Doleman Michael Dorsey Scott Drake Philip Glatfelter and Suzie Du Pont Kathryn Dunlap Julie Duty Eberle orthodontics Linda Engles Epiphany Brian and Barbara Erhardt Clayton and Susan Erickson Ernhardt Keefe Steiner & Hottman PC Kathleen Estes-Morgan Jolie Evans Dr. Lisa Farkouh and Keith Bristol Daniel Fierro Trevor and Jenifer Fink Carrie Foerster Jesse Fraiser Janis Frazee Waverly and Susan French Chad and Cynthia Galbavy Steven Gall Mike and Rene Gallegos Galloway Group Public Relations Jessica Gard Keith and Jane Garmyn Generations Cancer Foundation Gentle Touch Animal Hospital Josie Gibbons Kenneth Girouard Luciano and Jennifer Giudice Derek and Megan Gladen Brian Glenn Michelle Goffin Josh Gold Kelly Graham Susy Grazi Tisha Gregory Scott and Sarah Griswold John Groom Scott and Caron Gutovitz Glenn and Kristin Habicht Happy Cakes Ted and Stephanie Harris Stacy Harris Jennifer Harrison-Hauer Jeanne Hartfelder Kevin and Melinda Hatcher Lynn Havens Edward Havranek Jamie Head Michele Heiner James Hering Lester and Barbara Heringer Kent Heyborne Robert and Virginia Heykoop Amy Hines Shakib Hassan and Emily Hoagland Beverly Hollis Charles Homsy James and Eileen Horgan Edmund Horst Lara Houston Norma Hurd Karen Hutchinson John Hutchinson Interstate Chemical Co., INC. Raju Iyer Charles and Robyn Jacobs Sarah Jamieson Shrum Eric Jamrich and Andrea Barrett-Jamrich Ann Janis David and Peggy Jensen Fleta Johnsen Emily Jones Joyce Joransen Greg Boynton and Linda Kanamine Jennifer Kane Cyndy Kane Dr. Sandra Kay Sean and Joanne Kearns Greg and Carrie Keegan Heather Kempsell Jennifer Kennedy David Kinsley Suzanne Kiser Laurie Knight Susan Knox Danielle Koke Angelina Korb Tina Kristoff Eric Kurzweil Nancy Lacher Robert and Fay Lande Haley Landwehr Apryl Lane Katelyn Lasek Andrew and Amy Lemaire Lisa Lessing Susan Lev Dr. Marc Levitt Russell Lindemann Christian Lorenzi Beth Lott Anne MacKinnon PAGE thirteen Our Generous Supporters Jennifer Macpherson Rainer and Pamela Malzbender Salvatore and Sharon Mancini Andrea Mann Trever Martinez Sylvia Mason Kevin and Jill Maude Mary May Jenna Mazzucca Kelly and Katherine McArthur David and Val McClung Matthew and Virginia McColm Stephen and Kathleen McConahey Ryan McCormick Scott McDaniel Timothy and Tracy McKenzie Betty McKenzie Tod and Marnie McKercher Paul and Jackie McMenoman Jan McNutt Mechtech, Inc. Robin Meguire David and Marilyn Meline Menchie’s Frozen yogurt Andy and Sarah Mengshol Jill Merkin Mary Metzger Joseph Metzger Gregory Meymaris MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company Laurie Milford Bryan and Marcy Miller Jeaneene Miller Gail Mills PAGE fourteen continued Chris Mizner Holly Molascon Kathleen Morrison Gushave Mourdoumngar Carol Nevulis NyC Community Trust/Alliance Bernstein Foundation Beth Newton Christi NG Robert and Marsha Nicoll Bradley and Charlene Noland James and Lisa oates Jeffrey and Maren oates Kim obert Anderew oliver Jon olseth Laura orndoff Stacy ortiz Cordell otto Anne Pasek Carl and Danielle Patrick Matthew and Bethany Paul The Pauleon Family Chad Peters James and Beverly Petry Denise Plante John and Engel Polousky Dr. Richard Porreco and Dr. Terese Kaske Amy Pravlik Bruce Reddix Nancy Renken Restaurant Holdings Company Michael and Mary Ritter Robinson Dairy Laura Rogers Camille Rose Marie Connie Rusk Mike and Amy Saber Daniel Saltzman Mary Sandell Shelley Saragoussi Gregory Scharlach Sarah Schepman Evelyn Schmitt Greg Sebring Velva Severson Dale Shaffer Tim Shundt Adrienne Silva James and Karen Skelton Kristin Smith Kathleen Smith Eugene Snyder Jessica Spencer The Spine Education & Research Institute Kimberly Steiner Jenifer Stewart Lori Stiles Jason and Brandi Stratman Thomas Street Nancy Sugiyama Deb Svoboda Jill Taylor TBI Phoenix Fund Corp. England Teets and Ellen McGinnis NyC Community Trust/Alliance Bernstein Foundation Kiona Tempelman Daniel Thomas Daniel and Diane Thornton Janet Thrasher Martin and Katherine Timinski Paul Timmerman C. Tober Mark and Robin Trana udi’s Food Barbara upton uShampooch, LLC Jami VonKaenel Peggy Wacker John Wadolowski Jolea Walker Elizabeth Ward Dr. Dawn Webb and Matthew Popken Kathy Weber J.L. Weems Cathy Weigum West Woods Elementary Chally Wiener Jessica Wilson Heather Wilson Catherine Witt Jane Wolford Maurice and Diane Womack Keith Wood Judy Woods WTW, Inc. Jillian Wulf Caritina yanez Brad and Roberta young your Cause, LLC Victoria Zak Blanca Zeiger Nicholas Zoppi 2012 Audited Financial Statement Ending December 31, 2012 Support Contributions $ Mothers’ Milk Bank Program Revenues $ 1,390,722 Total Support 683,253 $2.07M ToTAL $ 2,073,975 Utilization of Support Program Expenses Patient & Family Assistance $ Mother’s Milk Bank $ 1,031,204 Program Services $ 139,744 Grantmaking $ 38,236 Total Program Expenses 148,926 $ 1,358,110 General & Administrative Expenses $ 377,046 Fundraising Expenses $ 62,502 Total Annual Expenditures $1.80M ToTAL $ 1,797,658 PAGE fifteen Board of Directors Reggie Washington, MD, chair Elisa Moran, Esq. CHIEF MEDICAL oFFICER oF RoCKy MouNTAIN HoSPITAL FoR CHILDREN ATToRNEy AT THE LAW oFFICES oF ELISA MoRAN Margie Mauldin, secretary Craig Kinard PRESIDENT oF EXECuTIVE FoRuM WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISoR AT MERRILL LyNCH INVESTMENTS Jim Conley, treasurer Barbara Kelley, Esq. PRESIDENT oF CoLoRADo BuSINESS BANK TECH CENTER EXECuTIVE DIRECToR oF DEPARTMENT oF REGuLAToRy AGENCIES Taryn Edwards Denise Plante SENIoR VICE PRESIDENT oF SAuNDERS CoNSTRuCTIoN TV AND RADIo oN-AIR PERSoNALITy AT 9NEWS Bob Heykoop Beth Bowlen Wallace VICE PRESIDENT oF AXA-ADVISoRS DIRECToR oF SPECIAL PRoJECTS, THE DENVER BRoNCoS Jeffrey Hanson, MD Mimi Roberson, ex-officio NEoNAToLoGIST AT RoCKy MouNTAIN HoSPITAL FoR CHILDREN PRESIDENT AND CEo oF P/SL AND RoCKy MouNTAIN HoSPITAL FoR CHILDREN Keith Miller GENERAL MANAGER AT DEL FRISCo’S STEAKHouSE PAGE sixteen Staff Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation 2055 High Street, Suite 240 Denver, Co 80205 PHoNE: 303-839-6782 FAX: 303-839-6783 www.rmchildren.org Mothers’ Milk Bank 1719 E. 19th Avenue, Suite 3800 Denver, Co 80218 PHoNE: 303-869-1888 FAX: 303-839-6783 www.MilkBankColorado.org Luanne M. Williams, CFRE EXECuTIVE DIRECToR 303-839-6829 Laraine Lockhart-Borman, IBCLC MANAGER 303-839-7692 Wanda Lewnard CHIEF FINANCIAL oFFICER 303-839-7527 Kim Bodhi, IBCLC RECEPTIoNIST Camille Gallegos SPECIAL EVENTS CooRDINAToR 303-839-7425 Lee Shaughnessy PRoGRAM MANAGER 303-839-6784 Candace Ellman PRoDuCTIoN MANAGER Della Chonka, CLE DoNoR RELATIoNS Sara Hannenberg LAB TECH Evan Lockhart-Borman LAB TECH Sharon Loura SHIPPING & RECEIVING Terry McKaig INFoRMATIoN SPECIALIST Karen Mundine, RN, IBCLC PRoGRAM DEVELoPMENT CooRDINAToR 2055 High Street, Suite 240 Denver, Co 80205 303-839-6782 www.rmchildren.org PHoNE: FAX: 303-839-6783