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Magnet
designation
Doug Eighmey, president of
Kosair Children’s Hospital,
congratulates Jill Berger,
R.N., director of education,
and Teresa Stroud, R.N.,
vice president of patient care
services, for leading nursing
efforts. The nurses at
Kosair Children’s Hospital
recently received national
recognition in the areas of
compassion and expertise.
Read more on page 7.
In this issu ...
3 Gift to create
Living Garden
4 Kid-friendly cancer care
6 Autism: Signs and
symptoms
7 Puppy love
8 Preparing for surgery
10 Emergency department
renovations
12 News & Notes
14 Planned Giving
15 Upcoming Events
Dean Lavenson Photo
Growing into the new year
As we enter a new year, we have an opportunity to consider what the future holds
as well as an opportunity to reflect on important events that brought 2007 to a
close. Last year, Kosair Children’s Hospital, with support from the community through
the Children’s Hospital Foundation, expanded outreach and training programs in bike
safety and asthma education. Under the leadership of our neonatal physicians and nurses,
we were proud to dedicate a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit. This 10-bed
expansion completes the first of five phases toward an $18.4 million unit redesign targeted
at improving care for the most fragile and at-risk newborns.
As part of our neonatal expansion, we were thrilled to
announce a $2.5 million gift toward that effort made by
Scottsville, Ky., resident and philanthropist Elizabeth Turner
Campbell through her foundation based in Nashville, Tenn.
A devotee to children battling chronic diseases and lifethreatening
illnesses, Mrs. Campbell’s generosity will benefit
Kosair Children’s Hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit and
provide support for families for generations to come.
In addition to this tremendous growth, we are pleased to
announce the intention of Max Baumgardner to leave a legacy that will benefit the health
and well-being of children in our region well into the future. Mr. Baumgardner, who had
a successful career and a desire to perpetuate a legacy of goodwill, made a significant
planned gift in his estate to support the vision of Kosair Children’s Hospital to be
recognized as one of the best children’s hospitals in the world. Mr. Baumgardner and
Mrs. Campbell, like so many others in our community, share a deep commitment to help
sick children heal and lead healthy lives.
As we embark on our journey into the new year, we look forward to the continued
support of our friends and the collaborations that allow us to give children and families
hope for a better future.
Lynnie Meyer, R.N., MSN Doug Eighmey
Chief Development Officer President
Norton Healthcare Kosair Children’s Hospital
Executive Director
Children’s Hospital Foundation
Jamie Rhodes Photo

Campbell Foundation
provides lead gift for
Living Garden and
NICU expansion
Families and patients at
Kosair Children’s Hospital soon
will have a new place to go for reflection
and rest while visiting the hospital.
Plans are underway to construct a Living
Garden with a cascading water feature,
tree-lined paths and seasonal flowers.
In addition to funding the garden, the
Elizabeth Turner Campbell Foundation’s
$2.5 million gift through the Children’s
Hospital Foundation also will assist in
renovating and expanding the hospital’s
neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The
renovation will provide more room for
families to be near their children during
times of hospitalization, while using
a family-centered approach to care.
Family-centered care keeps noise
and light levels low, encourages
touch from family members
and other caregivers, and
involves the family in
decision making from the
beginning of a hospital
stay, according to Mary
Lynne Shackelford, R.N.,
clinical manager of
the NICU.
This gift to Kosair Children’s Hospital
demonstrates Elizabeth Turner Campbell’s
passion for helping children battling
life-threatening diseases. As the founder
of the foundation
that bears her name,
headquartered in
Nashville, Tenn.,
Campbell has made
it her mission to help
children with serious
illnesses feel some sort
Elizabeth Turner
Campbell
of normalcy. Through her foundation’s
support of Kosair Children’s Hospital and
other children’s charities, she has made a
difference in thousands of children’s lives.
“Philanthropic support from the
community is a significant component of
how we will address the complex needs
of children from this region for the next
century and beyond,” said Lynnie Meyer,
R.N., MSN, executive director of the
Children’s Hospital Foundation. “Gifts of
this magnitude help us move closer to
our vision of ensuring that Kentucky
remains home to a premier
children’s hospital.”
Campbell also has
founded the Center
for Courageous Kids, a medical camp
for children with serious illnesses or
disabilities, located in Scottsville, Ky.
The camp will open this spring and will
allow children from across Kentucky
and Tennessee to spend a week or a
weekend forgetting about their illnesses
while enjoying kid-friendly activities like
swimming and horseback riding.
Like the families Campbell has helped,
she knows the importance of providing
support when a child is coping with
a serious illness. Campbell lost a son
and daughter-in-law to cancer and
has a grandson who survived cancer after
being diagnosed with a brain tumor.
These personal tragedies have been
turned into triumphs through her
foundation’s support of organizations
that help children and their families
receive the assistance they need during
difficult times.
“My loss has taught me that no one
is exempt from the tragedy of a critically
ill child,” Campbell said. “I truly want
to make a difference for them and
their families.”
To take a virtual tour of the new
10-bed NICU unit constructed as
the first phase of a five-phase NICU
renovation, visit KosairChildrens.com,
keyword “NICU.”
–Anne Murphy
Annette Cable Illustration

Kid-friendly
Isaac Lally, 5, of Crestwood, Ky., received treatment for a brain tumor at
Kosair Children’s Hospital in Louisville. His parents credit physicians for
saving Isaac’s life and their friends and family for providing much-needed
support during a difficult time.
Dean Lavenson Photo

cancer care close to home
Stephanie and Marty Lally had no
idea their 4-year-old son, Isaac,
was seriously ill when they took him to
see his pediatrician. They thought his
headaches and vomiting were attributed
to Kentuckiana allergies. A week later,
when his symptoms didn’t improve,
he was diagnosed with strep throat.
When Isaac’s condition still didn’t
improve after a round of antibiotics,
his physician suspected a more serious
problem. She immediately referred Isaac
to Kosair Children’s Hospital for a CT
scan. The results concerned doctors,
and Isaac was admitted to the hospital.
An MRI was performed the next day,
confirming he had cancerous tumors
in his brain and on his spine. Thomas
Moriarty, M.D., Ph.D., chief of pediatric
neurosurgery at Kosair Children’s
Hospital and assistant professor,
University of Louisville Department of
Neurological Surgery, delivered the news
to Isaac’s stunned parents and explained
that Isaac would need to undergo surgery
the following day.
“Putting your child’s life in someone
else’s hands and having no recourse on
the outcome was hard,” Stephanie said.
“The night before the surgery was the
most difficult.”
However, the Lallys had faith in
Dr. Moriarty, who has received national
recognition for his work, and his
neurology colleagues, Anil Kumar, M.D.,
and Darren Farber, M.D.
“We knew Dr. Moriarty was excellent
in what he does,” Stephanie said. “We
couldn’t have asked for anything better.”
Isaac’s surgery lasted about seven
hours, during which time Dr. Moriarty
and his staff were able to successfully
remove the tumors.
Being able to stay near their home in
Louisville – close to family and friends
– made the Lallys’ experience a little
easier. Isaac received his treatments with
both his parents and his 6-year-old sister,
Olivia, by his side. Stephanie and Marty
feel very fortunate to have a state-of-theart
facility like Kosair Children’s Hospital
in their hometown.
“It’s a totally different ballgame at
Kosair Children’s Hospital,” Stephanie
said. “When you’ve got doctors and
nurses who deal with children and that’s
all they do, they use different techniques
and know how to sit there and earn your
child’s trust.”
One of Stephanie’s favorite memories
was when Daniel Clay Cochran, M.D., a
busy surgical resident, showed Isaac how
to play his new video gaming system.
It is that type of child-focused care that
impressed the Lallys.
“Whether it’s level-1 trauma or dealing
with cancer, Kosair Children’s Hospital
can handle just about everything,” Marty
said. “There’s no reason to go anywhere
else because we have one of the best
facilities in the country right here.”
For more information about
the services that helped Isaac, visit
KosairChildrens.com, keywords
“neurosurgery” or “cancer care.”
–Anne Murphy
Texas Roadhouse helps
hospital and families
Throughout their journey, the
Lallys found support from their
family, friends and employers.
“We were totally blessed. They
told us not to worry about work
and that Isaac should come first,”
Stephanie said.
In addition to rearranging
Stephanie’s work schedule and
allowing her to work from home
most days of the week, her employer,
Texas Roadhouse, provided food and
housecleaning services for the Lallys.
Texas Roadhouse also has been
supportive of the Children’s Hospital
Foundation, helping to raise funds
for Kosair Children’s Hospital. The
restaurant’s CEO, G.J. Hart, serves on
the Children’s Hospital Foundation
Board of Trustees and is leading
an effort to raise $1 million for
the hospital.
Texas Roadhouse’s mascot, Andy
the Armadillo, is a regular guest
at the hospital’s “end the chemo”
parties, where children celebrate the
conclusion of cancer treatments. In
addition, Texas Roadhouse supports
several events to raise funds and
awareness for the hospital, including
Children and Hospitals Week and
the Texas Roadhouse “Just for
Kids” Week.

Early signs and
symptoms of
AUTISM
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released guidelines to
help pediatricians with early detection of autism spectrum disorders
(ASDs). By recognizing subtle signs earlier, children can be diagnosed
correctly and receive needed treatment to help combat the symptoms
of autism.
“Parents who suspect their children have autism often cite a delay
in their child’s language skills as the first indicator of the disease,” said
Stephen Wright, M.D., medical director, Kosair Children’s Hospital.
“Parents tend to notice the delay when their child is about 18 months
of age.”
According to the AAP, other early subtle signs of autism spectrum
disorders include:
• Not turning when a parent calls the child’s name
• Not turning to look when a parent points and says, “Look at …”
• Not pointing to show parents an object or interesting event
• Lack of back-and-forth babbling
• Smiling late
• Not making eye contact with people
• Forming attachments with hard items, such as ballpoint pens,
flashlights, action figures, etc., rather than stuffed animals, special
pillows or a “blankie”
• Insisting on holding the hard object at all times
If you notice these or other issues with you child’s development or
behavior, schedule an appointment to talk to your child’s pediatrician.
For toddlers, the AAP also recommends universal autism screenings
when children are 18 months and again at 24 months of age regardless
of whether there are any concerns.
During screenings, pediatricians will look for “red flags,” such as:
• No babbling, pointing or other gestures by 12 months
• No single words by 16 months
• No two-word spontaneous phrases by 24 months
• Loss of language or social skills at any age
“Early intervention can make a huge difference in the child’s
prognosis,” Dr. Wright said. “We can’t cure autism, but treatment and
therapy can help a child and family deal with the symptoms and learn
how to cope with everyday life.”
–Keri Shain
Riggle Autism Treatment and
Research Fund
In 2007, 11-year-old Michala Riggle set
a goal to raise $200,000 to help fund an
autism research study at Kosair Children’s
Hospital after her 7-year-old brother, Evan,
showed improvement following IV infusions
of glutathione, a tri-peptide
(three amino acids linked
together). Evan’s mother,
Emlyn, said Evan is much
less combative and has made
tremendous progress with
his speech since receiving
Michala Riggle
glutathione treatments.
After seeing his progress, physicians at
Kosair Children’s Hospital and the University
of Louisville School of Medicine Department
of Pediatrics wanted to conduct a study
to see if the results could be replicated for
other children with autism. When Michala
heard of these plans, she made it her
personal mission to give hope to other
families dealing with autism by helping raise
the money necessary to fund the study.
Michala raised more than $22,000 making
and selling bracelets at craft shows and
community events, but her story inspired
additional gifts. By the end of the year, with
a $100,000 gift from the Ephraim and Wilma
Shaw Roseman Foundation, Michala had met
her goal of raising more than $200,000.
Although Michala reached her initial goal,
she is determined to help find a cure for
autism and is continuing to bead bracelets
in hopes of meeting her new vision
– establishing a world-class autism research
and treatment program in Louisville.
Michala has received national media
attention for her efforts, including an
appearance on Good Morning America and
The Ellen DeGeneres Show. She also was
awarded the 2007 Kentuckian of the Year
award by Kentucky Monthly Magazine. For
more information about Michala’s efforts and
the Riggle Autism Treatment and Research
Fund, visit HelpKosairChildrensHospital.com.

Puppy love
Long before he had a dog, Tyler
Covetts kept a list of possible pet
names. While recovering from surgery
at Kosair Children’s Hospital, Tyler’s list
caught the attention of Cathy Strain, R.N.
When she asked about the list, Tyler
explained that he and his dad had talked
about getting a beagle so they could go
hunting together, but Tyler’s dad passed
away before he could buy his son a dog.
As Tyler spent time in the hospital, he
and Strain, who has a dog of her own,
formed a special relationship talking
about pets and other animals. Strain
also answered Tyler’s questions about his
medical condition.
“She listened to what I had to say,”
Tyler said. “I had a lot of questions, and
she answered them all.”
When Tyler experienced complications
during his recovery, Strain began to
sense that he was becoming increasingly
frustrated and possibly even giving
up hope of getting well. To keep him
motivated, Strain immediately thought of
the dog that Tyler wanted so badly.
“No medicine or procedure was going
to make him whole again,” Strain said.
“I recalled the way I felt when I was a
teenager and wanted a dog more than
anything.”
With permission from Tyler’s mom,
Beth, Strain did some research and found
During a long hospital stay, Tyler
Covetts, 17, of Owensboro, Ky.,
received a special surprise when
Cathy Strain, R.N., arranged for him
to get pet beagles, Fallat and Foley.
a local beagle breeder who agreed to give
Strain the pick of the litter after hearing
about Tyler’s situation.
When Tyler’s mom, sister and a family
friend accompanied Strain to pick the
puppy, they were torn between a sweet
female lap dog that would provide
comfort for Tyler while he continued to
heal and a feisty male dog with promise
to be a good hunter. In the end, they
selected the calmer dog for Tyler. Their
family friend took the fiesty dog.
“Obviously, the dogs couldn’t replace
his dad, but Tyler had worked so hard to
recover,” Strain said. “He needed to know
that he was loved and needed something
of his own to make a positive impact.”
Today Tyler, 17, is fully recovered from
his surgery. He enjoys spending time
with the dogs, Fallat and Foley, who were
named in honor of two of the surgeons
Tyler credits with saving his life –
Mary Fallat, M.D., and David Foley, M.D.
–Keri Shain
Nurses recognized for
excellence
The compassion that Cathy Strain,
R.N., showed for Tyler Covetts is
an example of the way nurses at
Kosair Children’s Hospital provide
outstanding care for their patients.
Because of the entire nursing
staff’s consistent dedication to
excellence, appraisers from the
American Nurses Credentialing
Center awarded Magnet designation
to Kosair Children’s Hospital. With
this designation, Kosair Children’s
Hospital becomes the only Magnet
hospital in Louisville and one of only
20 Magnet-designated children’s
hospitals in the country.
Magnet designation recognizes
hospitals throughout the world for
excellence in professional nursing
practice, provides an evidence-
based framework for improving the
work environment and validates
a hospital’s investment in nursing
service. Though Magnet recognition
is a stamp of excellence in nursing,
it also impacts the community and
Kosair Children’s Hospital staff by
recognizing the hospital’s dedication
to continually improving its quality
of care.
To learn more about
providing support for continuing
education and other training
opportunities for nurses, visit
HelpKosairChildrensHospital.com.
Dean Lavenson Photos

Ready, set, go ! Be prepared
Annette Cable Illustration
Learning that your child needs surgery
may cause stress and concern, but
knowing how to prepare can help make
the process easier. The surgical services
department at Kosair Children’s Hospital
offers the following tips for parents.
Pre-admission testing
This process can help cut down on
wait time the day of your child’s surgery
and provides your physician with
information needed for your child’s care.
Pre-admission testing, which is scheduled
by your child’s physician, may include
lab tests, X-rays and questions about
your child’s health.
Tours and preparation
To help your child better understand
his or her upcoming procedure,
Kosair Children’s Hospital offers
preoperative tours. A child life
therapist can provide an age-appropriate
educational session to inform you about
your child’s procedure, including:
• Medical play
• Discussion time
• Opportunities to see and touch
equipment
• A tour of the surgery department
and inpatient unit (if appropriate)
Tours should be scheduled at least
one week before your child’s procedure
by calling the child life department at
(502) 629-7542.
Eating instructions
It is very important that you follow
the eating instructions provided by your
child’s physician. If you don’t, your child’s
procedure may be canceled or delayed.
Typically, eating instructions for the day
before surgery are as follows:
• No food, gum, candy or mints after
midnight the night before surgery.
• Clear liquids may be taken up to
two hours before the scheduled
surgery time, unless otherwise
instructed by your child’s surgeon
or anesthesiologist. Clear liquids
include water, sugar-water, Pedialyte
or apple juice only.
• Breastfeeding may be continued
up to four hours before the
scheduled surgery time.
Day of surgery
On the day of your child’s surgery, be
sure to bring the following items to the
hospital:
• All of your child’s medications,
including breathing treatments and
inhalers. If you have questions
about your child’s medications before
surgery, ask your physician.
• A copy of your child’s immunization
record.
• Comfortable clothing for your child
to wear after surgery; if your child
is getting a cast, consider this when
you make post-surgery clothing choices.

when your child has surgery
• A favorite toy, blanket, pacifier
or empty plastic bottle to help make
surroundings a little more familiar.
• Your child’s insurance card and any
needed legal documents. If you are
not the parent of the child, you
must bring court-appointed
guardianship custody papers in
order to sign the consent form.
For more information about the
surgical services offered at Kosair Children’s
Hospital, visit KosairChildrens.com,
keyword “surgery.” To watch a kid-friendly
video about preparing for surgery, scroll
down to the “Visiting Guide” section of the
KosairChildrens.com home page and click
on “A Very Special Place.”
–Keri Shain
Creating a legacy for a
renowned surgeon
Kosair Children’s Hospital is
dedicated to recruiting and retaining
key clinical leaders to provide
lifesaving care for the children of
Kentucky and Southern Indiana.
“Our vision for the future calls
for recruiting key clinical leaders,
expanding important regional
patient care programs, constructing
additional facilities and enhancing
specialty areas to better serve
children and families,” said Lynnie
Meyer, R.N., MSN, executive director
of the Children’s Hospital Foundation.
One component of this plan is to
establish a pediatric surgical chair in
honor of the life and work of
Hirikati S. Nagaraj, M.D. As chief
of general and thoracic surgery
and past president of the
Kosair Children’s Hospital
medical staff, Dr. Nagaraj has
made a difference in many
young lives from across the
region with his surgical expertise in
pediatric oncology, neonatology and
chest reconstruction.
To ensure work like Dr. Nagaraj’s
continues even after his retirement,
the Children’s Hospital Foundation
Hirikati S.
Nagaraj, M.D.
has a goal of raising
$1.5 million to endow
a clinical chair in
pediatric surgery
at Kosair Children’s
Hospital. To date,
$690,000 has been
secured toward
that goal.
To learn how you can support
the endowed chair that will
honor Dr. Nagaraj or help other
areas of clinical research, visit
HelpKosairChildrensHospital.com.

New unit provides higher level of
safety for young psychiatric patients
Children with behavioral and mental illnesses require
special attention. When these children visit the emergency
department at Kosair Children’s Hospital, they can spend several
hours or even days waiting for an available hospital bed at one
of the six area facilities that treat young psychiatric patients.
“We now have more pediatric psychiatric patients with
behavior problems, depression and other mental illnesses
than there are beds in our community,” said Sandra Herr, M.D.,
medical director of the emergency department at
Kosair Children’s Hospital and assistant professor of
pediatrics at University of Louisville School of Medicine.
To ensure safety for these children as well as other patients
and guests, Kosair Children’s Hospital has opened a new unit
in the emergency department specifically dedicated to treating
pediatric psychiatric patients.
“This new unit is much better for pediatric
psychiatric patients, while providing peace
and safety for other patients and
staff,” Dr. Herr said.
Externally
mounted
door hinges
10
Shatterproof
Plexiglas
Bed secured
to the floor
The four patient rooms in the unit have been specially
constructed with safety in mind and exceed the required
safety standards. Each room is devoid of sharp and breakable
objects. Beds are secured to the floor, televisions and overhead
lighting are covered in shatterproof Plexiglas and door hinges
are externally mounted. In addition, every room, as well as
the entire unit, is monitored by security cameras and can be
temporarily secured in case of an emergency. The soothing
colors, design and layout were chosen because they promote a
calming effect.
Funding for the pediatric psychiatric treatment area
was provided by the Children’s Hospital Foundation. To
find out how you can help support projects like this, visit
HelpKosairChildrensHospital.com.
–Stu Davidson
Shatterproof
Plexiglas
Shatterproof
Plexiglas
Annette Cable Illustration

Tribut Gifts
Children’s Hospital Foundation
Gifts to the Children’s Hospital Foundation benefit
Kosair Children’s Hospital
The following individuals
were recognized through
tribute gifts, Aug. 15
to Nov. 19, 2007.
Christian Abshier
Michael & Tracy Abshier
Brooklyn Alexander
T. Richard & Judith Alexander
Chris Allen
Dana Allen
Janie L. Andrews
Jessey Andrews
Grace M. Ashkettle
Lynn A. & Richelle R. Ashkettle
Erle Austin, M.D.
Mary M. Zena
Avi
Richard S. Wolf, M.D.
Jerry & Janice Barron
Maudie Louise Grace
Bailey Marie Blair
Judy A. McMillen
Lauren Blakemore
Greg T. & Karen S. Blakemore
William O. Boland
Leslie H. Buddeke
Braxton William Bridwell
Kimberly L. & Danny R. Bridwell Jr.
Tanner Brinegar
Tobi & Daniel Brinegar, M.D.
Austin Brown
Penny Brown
David Bud Jr.
Larry A. & Terry L. Steinrock
Matthew Burry
Shirley Ann Skeeters
Brady Butler
Brian Butler
Seth & Claire Carney
Marie Carney & Marge Van Gilder
Tony Casale, M.D.
Thomas M. Gadient, M.D.
Jacob & Maggie Cecil
Jerry Cecil
Brennan, Grace & Kennedy
Childress & Noah Gruneisen
Barbara A. Houston
Blake Christian
Stacey R. Christian
Maddie Cima
Jerome F. Cima
Nora Margaret Coaplen
John B. & Bonnie Roth
Cody, Thoera & Walter
Marilyn Underwood
Naimya Collier
James C. & Velma L. Phelps
Providence Conners
Patricia E. Thomas
Russ Cox
Christopher A.R. & Sarah W. Brice
Brendon Daunhauer
Melissa & William J. Daunhauer Sr.
Joe DeVenuto
Bettie L. Priddy
Olivia & Noah Dentinger
Jeffrey N. & Carol S. Banks
Ryan Dunfee
Adrienne E. Dunfee
Owen Eckert
John W. & Mary M. Eckert
Michael J. & Deana Hurst Eckert
Erix Edwards
Sandra L. Edwards
Jonathon Amos Estes
Dean & Patricia A. Blair
Richard Evans
Anonymous
Nicholas Fenton
John R. & Sheila D. Fenton
Philip Flarsheim
Richard S. Wolf, M.D.
Gabriel Hunter French
Margaret R. Norman
Galena Elementary School
Kerry T. & Liliya M. Kanemitsu
Gabriel Gallahar
Shirley A. & G.L. Gallahar Sr.
Joe & Jenny Gathright
Sharon C. Gettys
Christopher Blake Gentry
David M. & Patricia L. Allen
Joseph D. & Patricia Allen
Sue Gentry
Bryan J. & Tabitha A. Gruber
Jeff & Melanie Reed
Don & Tina Gilmour
Christine Borders
Andrea Goodin
Rose J. & Harry F. Goodin Jr.
Martha Rose Graber
Martin L. & Marsha Fern Graber
Gabrielle Graham
Michael J. & Loretta M. Smith
Tributes make wonderful gifts for special occasions,
such as:
• In recognition of someone’s anniversary or marriage
• In honor of a birthday, promotion or other event
• In recognition of the birth of a baby
Michelle Hagerty
Jack Hagerty
Anna Hall
Aimee & Michael Cecil, M.D.
Tim S. & Stephanie Z. Hall, M.D.
Todd A. & Alison G. Schureck
Ross Taylor Hall
Lucy B. Geoghegan
Megan Hamilton
Scott E. Hamilton
Autumn G. Harlow
Eugene & Barbara Harlow
Jared Del Harned
Mike & Jessica Harned
Joshua Haynes
Maria R. Gonzalez
Paul W. & M. Kathleen Werle
Deborah Heil
Robert & Michelle Heil
Cole Evan Herrick
James N. Burrice
Greg P. & Carol A. Harris
Baylor Hignite
Debra S. McIntosh
Alex Lee Hoffman
William B. & Jennifer Hoffman
Christopher J. Hope
Billy Joe & Beverly P. Cherry
Erin Howard
William D. & Mary S. Mahoney
Eli Hutchins
James E. Hester
Kate Jenkins
Robyn M. Jenkins
Will Kaminski
Christopher M. & Renee C.
Kaminski
Logan Keating
Frances E. Marks
Keylee, Maggie, D.J. & Aidan
Marcia Pruett
Alex Kron
Alanson Horton Boden
Chloe Kustes
Alan Mark & Deidra Gayle Kestler
Carter Lawrence & Cameron
Gibson
Susan Lawrence
Eric Lawrence
Toccarra Danielle Gartin
Douglas R. & Deborah M.
Leithauser
Nancy F. Leithauser
Brenden Lewis
Brenda Lewis
Linda
Anna J. Risen
Adlee Faith Manion
Adlee Vanmeter
Violet Agusta Mann
Ella Mann
Elizabeth Sanders Martin
Chenoweth Stites Allen
Emmalee F. Martin
Andrew E. & Leeann Martin
Jalynn Kaye Martin
Larry & Linda K. Ethington
Matthew R. Mason
Sarah S. Mason
Tyler McClister
Faylene Spencer
Laura Mesker
Kimberley F. Belcher
Tinsley Meyer, Sam Shewmaker &
Meredith Roetker
Children’s Hospital and Norton
Healthcare foundations staff
Louis Moseson
Richard S. Wolf, M.D.
Theodore T. Myre Jr.
Paul J. & Constance J. Skibba
Abby Newton
Shaleen R. Newton
Noah Glenn
Linda M. Durrett
Taylor C. Parker
Tricia S. & Joseph C. Parker Jr.
Reese Peak
Abby S. Peak
Katie Prather
Tim & Terri L. Huckelberry
Kristin Pullen
Robert L. & Valerie B. Pullen
Caroline & Kaylee Reed
Sharon F. & James P. Reed Jr.
Courtney & Candace Roberts
Jackie Roberts
Nolan M. Roberts
Lloyd Ed & Paula D. Staples
T. Rogers
Mary Angela Rogers
Hannah Rummage
John W. & Kelly D. Easton
Alexis Sakulich
Richard M. & Rhoda Sakulich
*Efforts have been made to include all tribute gifts. If a name was overlooked or printed incorrectly, please accept our apologies. You are invited to contact us to correct
the error: Children’s Hospital Foundation, 234 E. Gray St., Suite 450, Louisville, KY 40202, (502) 629-8060 or foundations@nortonhealthcare.org.
Danny Sams
Friends of Danny Sams
Austin Smith
Andrea Smith
Jacobi Curtis Summers
Ashley Housley
Anne C. Taber
Lewis S. Taber
Janice Sims Taylor
Owen William Sims
Dustin Thornberry
Jim & Kathy Thornberry
Ryan Toombs
Ronnie & June Ann Toombs
Heather Turpin
Ethel M. Turpin
Luke Uhl
Kimberly J. Minzenberger
Robert F. & Carey Jo Newell
Justin & Katrina Uhl
Jeffrey E. & Kayleen S. Wallace
Frank E. Walker II
Miss Alexandria Walker
David Jonathan Waltrip
Donald L. Fuller
Jake Wellington
Odell Hayden Burnett
Gracy Whalen
Richard R. & Barbara R. Goranflo
Alyssa Wheatley
Stephen J. & Sheila R. Wheatley
Hunter & Emmalee Whitlock
Sheila K. Whitlock
Davis Williams
Lee J. & Hazel L. Brant
Skyler L. Wilson
Rondal C. & Patty Wilson
Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Wishnia
Betty H. Carney
Ryan Witt
Emily Forrester
Trey & Tyler Woodward
Jerry R. & Audrey Wiggam
V. Dale Yates, M.D.
F. Gregory & Jennifer Cox
Janie York
Nicole Tucker
Zachary M. Young
Mickey J. Young
To make a tribute gift, return the envelope enclosed in this issue of Cart Wheels or visit
HelpKosairChildrensHospital.com. You may also contact the Children’s Hospital
Foundation at (502) 629-8060. The Children’s Hospital Foundation is the philanthropic entity
of Kosair Children’s Hospital.
The Children’s Hospital Foundation also receives many memorial gifts. For a list, visit
HelpKosairChildrensHospital.com and type “memorial” in the search box.
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N ws and Not s
Kallie Sexton and her mom, Kim, enjoyed the American Girl
Fashion Show.
American Girl Fashion Show
The American Girl Fashion Show, presented by Kid’s Dentistry,
premiered on Millionaires Row at Churchill Downs Oct. 5 to 7
to benefit the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at
Kosair Children’s Hospital. More than 1,800 girls and families
attended the four American Girl teas and the American Girl
preview party. Merrill Lynch presented the preview party and
Carlisle, WVEZ Lite 106.9, Lamkin Wealth Management and
Stegner Investment Associates Inc. presented the tea parties.
Through ticket sales, souvenir sales, raffle sales and
sponsorships, the first-time event raised more than $55,000.
Today’s Young Girl wrap-up
Today’s Woman magazine honored the
winners of the Today’s Young Girl contest
at the American Girl Fashion Show preview
party. Amy Leffler, Kaitlin Fisher and Alex
Leddin were chosen as Today’s Young Girl
honorees because of their commitment and
service to the community. Amy volunteered
Amy Leffler
Kaitlin Fisher
Alex Leddin
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with the Salvation Army Angel Tree project,
the Indiana University canned food drive
and her Girl Scout troop’s nursing home
visitation. Katlin, a pediatric cancer
survivor, served as a team captain for the
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s annual
Light the Night Walk, raised money for
Relay for Life and volunteered at the
St. Baldrick’s event. Alex chaired her
church’s backpack drive for Eastern Area
Community Ministries’ Back to School Fair,
taught a vacation Bible school class,
organized a birthday card ministry at her
church and taught cheerleading at a
community sports camp. Through their
kindness, respect for others, selflessness and
leadership, all three girls represent what it
means to be a Today’s Young Girl.
From left, Jamie Giles; Katherine Doran; Matt Riley, Kentucky Beta Club
president; Courtney McKenzie; and Allie Martin attended the Kentucky Beta
Convention dance.
Beta Clubs hold Halloween dance
Kentucky Beta Clubs held a Halloween dance during their annual
state convention in Louisville on Nov. 1 and 2. The dance raised
funds for Kosair Children’s Hospital. Clubs also turned in
donations from fundraising activities held at their schools prior
to the conference.
Haley Sparks assists Eddie Smith, regional director of White Castle
operations, in presenting a $35,000 check to Lynnie Meyer, R.N., MSN,
executive director of the Children’s Hospital Foundation, and Doug
Eighmey, Kosair Children’s Hospital president.
White Castle’s ‘Cookies for Kids’
White Castle sold “Cookies for Kids” at all area White Castle
locations from August through November to benefit
Kosair Children’s Hospital. White Castle “princess” Haley Sparks,
who received treatments from the hospital’s cancer and renal
center, helped present a $35,000 check to the Children’s Hospital
Foundation for the sweet result of this generous effort.

Annual celebrity bocce ball event
Bob Valvano hosted the fourth
annual V Bocce event, a
celebrity bocce ball tournament
for the V Foundation and
Kosair Children’s Hospital
on Oct. 7 at Jim Patterson
Stadium at the corner of
Central Avenue and Third
Street. The tournament raised
$32,000 for the Cancer Care
and Renal Center at
Kosair Children’s Hospital.
On behalf of the V Bocce committee, Bob Valvano (right) presents a check
for $32,000 to Jenny Stith (center), the Children’s Hospital Foundation’s
director of corporate and community outreach, and Teresa Munson, R.N.
(far left), clinical manager of the Cancer Care and Renal Center at
Kosair Children’s Hospital.
Calab Ray:
Kids for Kids
champion
Caleb Ray, 10, from Leitchfield,
Ky., presented $4,000 and
1,000 toys and games for the
child life department at
Kosair Children’s Hospital.
The donations were collected
with the help of family, friends
and community supporters
from the Grayson County area.
Hanna’s Day of Hope
Hanna’s Day of Hope golf tournament held Nov. 17 at
Persimmon Ridge Golf Course raised $18,145 to purchase
computers in the Cancer Care and Renal Center at
Kosair Children’s Hospital. Pictured are Lynnie Meyer, R.N.,
MSN, executive
director of the
Children’s Hospital
Foundation, and
Robert and Jennifer
Evans with their
daughters Sarah and
Grace. The annual
tournament is held in
honor of the Evans’
daughter Hanna, who
lost her battle with
cancer in 2005.
Festival of Trees & Lights
kicked off the holiday season
The 18th annual Festival of Trees & Lights was held Nov. 16
to 18 at Louisville Slugger Field. The event featured hundreds
of decorated trees and wreaths and other handcrafted holiday
items, as well as a model train display, sweet shop, gift shop
and special celebrations of Christmas, Hanukkah and
Kwanzaa. Children who attended the event had their picture
taken with Santa, made gingerbread houses, painted holiday
ornaments, decorated cookies and participated in other fun
holiday activities.
At the Snowball, a black-tie Festival of Trees & Lights
charity event, more than 600 guests enjoyed a magical night
of dinner, dancing and a silent auction in a winter wonderland
created by thousands of lights. Together, the Snowball and
the Festival of Trees & Lights raised more than $380,000
to support the renovation and expansion of the neonatal
intensive care unit at Kosair Children’s Hospital.
During the annual Christmas party for patients at Kosair Children’s
Hospital, pilots from the Independent Pilot Association (IPA) Foundation
presented a check to the Children’s Hospital Foundation. Left to right: Pilots
Allan Brownlow and Nick Kosko; Santa Claus; Lynnie Meyer, R.N., MSN,
executive director of the Children’s Hospital Foundation; Kyle Green,
associate vice president of Kosair Children’s Hospital; and pilot Eric Aguayo.
Hats, hats
everywhere
Anna Piccirillo, 90, of
Fairfield, Conn., sent 100
handmade knitted hats to
cancer patients at Kosair
Children’s Hospital. Piccirillo
passes most of her days
knitting adorable and colorful
hats. She has knitted more
than 400 hats and plans to
continue knitting until she is
at least 100 years old.
Anna Piccirillo
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Plann d Giving
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A win-win for
Kosair Children’s
Hospital and donor
Planning an estate may seem like
an overwhelming and difficult task,
especially when deciding which
worthy charity should benefit, but
a tour of Kosair Children’s Hospital
helped make this decision easy for
Max Baumgardner.
Baumgardner, a retired pilot and
investor, had an interest in making
a difference in the community and
hoped to strategically focus his gift to
impact as many children as possible.
Last spring, Lynnie Meyer, R.N.,
MSN, executive director of the
Children’s Hospital Foundation,
took Baumgardner on a tour of
Kosair Children’s Hospital. She wanted
to share with him a glimpse of the miracles that happened
every day at the state’s only full-service, free-standing pediatric
children’s hospital. The tour included a visit to the Cancer
Care and Renal Center, where more than 100 new cases of
pediatric cancer are diagnosed each year. They also visited the
Congenital Heart Center, specializing in open heart surgery and
noninvasive treatment of heart defects in children and adults.
Meyer ended the tour with a visit to the neonatal intensive care
unit, one of the largest in the United States.
“Visiting the hospital and seeing the highly specialized care
was very impressive,” Baumgardner said. “It was so reassuring
to know a facility the caliber of Kosair Children’s Hospital is
available to care for all pediatric patients.
“I was so impressed with the focus on healing the emotional
needs of children, too,” he said. Baumgardner was especially
fond of the music therapy program, which can decrease anxiety,
reduce pain levels and create positive changes in mood and
emotional states while children are hospitalized.
“I have a great love of music and was so impressed with
Kosair Children’s Hospital. There was no doubt I wanted to
make a commitment to help support the people who literally
save children’s lives every day,” Baumgardner said.
The Children’s Hospital Foundation will receive a portion
of Mr. Baumgardner’s charitable remainder trust, which will
result in a substantial gift to provide support and meet many
of the needs of Kosair Children’s Hospital.
“With so many viable nonprofit organizations that help
our community, we feel honored that Max has chosen to
“Visiting the hospital
Max Baumgardner
support the Children’s
Hospital Foundation.
His generosity is
and seeing the highly
immeasurable in terms
of how many children
specialized care was
will benefit from his
gift,” Meyer said.
very impressive.”
“Planned gifts, like
Max’s, help to ensure
that children will continue to receive the medical care they
need at Kosair Children’s Hospital in the future,” said Todd
Schmiedeler, associate vice president of philanthropy. “These
types of gifts are an investment in our mission and an
enduring legacy for generations to come.”
If you would like to learn more about charitable remainder
trusts or leaving a legacy for future generations, call or e-mail
Todd Schmiedeler at the Children’s Hospital Foundation at
(502) 629-8060 or Todd.Schmiedeler@nortonhealthcare.org.
Dean Lavenson Photo
–Todd Schmiedeler
Associate Vice President
of Philanthropy
(502) 629-8060

Upcoming Ev nts
March
April
29J. Gumbo’s Walk to ‘Bead and De’feet
Autism’ to raise funds for autism research studies at
Kosair Children’s Hospital and the University of Louisville.
This family event at Cherokee Park begins at 10 a.m. with
inflatables, games, face painting, a costume contest and
more! To register for the walk and receive a pledge form, visit
HelpKosairChildrensHospital.com or call (502) 629-KIDS.
4-5 University of Louisville Dance Marathon at
the Student Activities Center on the University of Louisville’s
Belknap Campus. Students, athletes and faculty will stay
on their feet for 24 hours, 6 p.m. to 6 p.m, dancing
and participating in other activities to raise money for
Kosair Children’s Hospital. If you or your child is a former
patient of Kosair Children’s Hospital and willing to be special
guests at the dance marathon, contact the Children’s Hospital
Foundation at (502) 629-8060. For more information and
to make a pledge, visit HelpKosairChildrensHospital.com
or call (502) 629-KIDS.
26 Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon
Support Kosair Children’s Hospital while training for your
race. Visit www.derbyfestivalmarathon.com and click on
“Community Charity” at the bottom of the screen to see
how you can run or walk for a cause!
28 Seventh Annual Children’s Hospital
Foundation Golf Classic to benefit Kosair Children’s
Hospital. Tee off Derby week with a round of golf at Lake
Forest Country Club. For team or sponsorship information,
visit HelpKosairChildrensHospital.com or call (502) 629-KIDS.
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Chair
Tonii Rizzo, Senior Vice President
Abel Construction
Vice Chair
William J. Ehrig, Senior Director Government Relations
Yum! Brands Inc.
Ex Officio Past Chair
Orson Oliver, Consultant
Al J. Schneider Company
Secretary
Jon Dubins, Pilot
UPS
Treasurer
Jack M. Combs Jr., Senior Vice President
Commonwealth SMC
Wesley Beckner, Regional President
BB&T
Nick Bertram, Market Human Resources Manager
Wal-Mart Stores
Jackie Cain, TWIGS President
Bruce Dudley, Attorney
Wyatt, Tarrant and Combs
Douglas J. Eighmey, President
Kosair Children’s Hospital
G.J. Hart, CEO
Texas Roadhouse
India Jewell, Counsel – Commerical Law
GE Consumer & Industrial
Chair of Children’s Hospital Foundation Alliance
Keith Johnson, President and CEO
First Federal Savings Bank
Wayne Mortenson, DMD, President and Owner
Mortenson Family Dental
Paul Oberst, Vice President
Fifth Third Bank
Ernest A. Sampson, President and CEO
KFG Enterprises Inc.
Patrick Sartor, Vice President
Business Development, PNC Bank
Steve Schumacher, Vice President
Midwest KEAIS Records Services Inc.
Roger Shannon, Chief Financial Officer
Steel Technologies Inc.
Cindi Shrader, President
Kosair Children’s Hospital Auxiliary
Alyce Weixler Snyder, Vice President
Wealth Management Advisor, Merrill Lynch
Jack Sweeney, Senior Vice President and Corporate
Relationship Manager, National City Bank
Peter Tevebaugh, Vice President
Director, Brand Business Analysis, Brown-Forman
Charlotte S. Tharp, Vice President
Mission and Outreach, Norton Healthcare
Shawn W. Ullom, Senior District Manager
Johnson and Johnson/Ortho McNeil Inc.
Richard S. Wolf, M.D., Retired Medical Director
Kosair Children’s Hospital
Doug York, CPA, Partner
Melhiser Endres Tucker CPAs
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Providing care
that’s “Just for Kids”
Kosair Children’s Hospital is Kentucky’s
only full-service, free-standing pediatric
care facility dedicated exclusively to
caring for children and is an advocate
for the health, safety and well-being of
all children. The 263-bed hospital, which
also serves as the primary pediatric
teaching facility for the University of
Louisville School of Medicine Department
of Pediatrics, maintains an unwavering
dedication to the children of this
community and the region. To learn
more about the programs and services
offered through Kosair Children’s Hospital,
visit KosairChildrens.com.
The Children’s Hospital Foundation is
the philanthropic arm of Kosair Children’s
Hospital with a mission to raise awareness
and funds to support lifesaving equipment,
research, clinical care, education,
advocacy and state-of-the-art facilities.
For more information about charitable
contributions that help children, call
(502) 629-8060 or (800) 444-2523 or visit
HelpKosairChildrensHospital.com.
To learn more about volunteer
opportunities at Kosair Children’s Hospital,
call (502) 629-6122.
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Hospital and the Children’s Hospital Foundation
Contact us at:
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