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William Dunn of Lawrence has supported Children’s Mercy for nearly 40 years. Mr. Dann’s desire to support Children’s Mercy is unquestionable. Since his first gift nearly four decades ago, he has been a loyal donor. Throughout the years, he has delighted in helping fund needed equipment for many departments. His biggest gift, however, will come to the hospital through his will. He was asked recently why he chose to include Children’s Mercy in his will. “It is the best idea because it will benefit children in need,” says Mr. Dann. As a child, he had a minor case of Bulbar Polio. He was beginning the ninth grade when he was diagnosed and suffered temporary paralysis. He believes his experience with Bulbar Polio is what has made him more sensitive to the health problems children face. He also knows how fortunate he was to have access to good care and how important Children’s Mercy is to the children in the region. “Children are our most important citizens and should not be treated as second class citizens. They should come first,” he says passionately. Grand Finale to a Lifetime of Giving Spend an afternoon at a local coffee shop in Lawrence, Kan. with William Dann and you will see a humble man who finds fulfillment in helping others – especially children. A smile comes across his face and his eyes light up as you talk about strides made in pediatric health care and Children’s Mercy. Thinking back, he first became familiar with Children’s Mercy from hanging around Kansas City and volunteering at the Crippled Children’s Home. He smiles as he thinks about talking to “the little ones”. His passion for children is evident as his face lights up when he sees a child pass by or tells you the story of a little one he knows. He is truly a passionate advocate for children. “Children’s Mercy is wonderful at what Mercy does,” he says with a smile. “I know the hospital will know best how to use the money.” And that is why he has not designated the bequest to be used for a particular purpose. He trusts it will be used wisely and that countless children will benefit. Check Out Our Child Health Library! Kids don’t come with an owner’s manual. That’s why Children’s Mercy offers our online Child Health Library, with answers to all your questions from A to Z. Check out www.childrensmercy.org/childhealth to access a database of more than 1500 child health topics, plus a wide variety of podcasts, videos and more on ways to keep your kids safe and healthy. It’s the expertise for which Children’s Mercy is nationally recognized – right at your fingertips, 24 hours a day! 10 | childrensmercy.org
Marlys and Mike Haverty are honorary chairs for this year’s event. Lifetime Board member Adele Hall, second from left, talks with Children’s Mercy faculty members at the CEO's Reception, held on Oct. 1 for the hospital’s major supporters and friends. Physicians from left include Gerald Woods, MD, Division Chief, Hematology/Oncology, left; Jill Jacobson, MD, Endocrinology; and William Truog, MD, the Sosland Endowed Chair in Neonatal Research. Don't Miss the Hottest Valentine's Day Party: Red Hot Night 5 on Feb. 14! If you haven’t bought your tickets yet, don’t waste any time in signing up to attend the hottest Valentine’s Day party of the year: Red Hot Night 5 , the annual gala sponsored by the Hands and Hearts auxiliary of Children’s Mercy. This year’s party, billed as “an evening of indulgences, mischief, dancing and Amore,” will be held on Saturday, Feb. 14 at the Kansas City Convention Center Grand Ballroom. 2008 CEO's Reception Hands and Hearts is pleased to have Mike Haverty, CEO of Kansas City Southern, and his wife Marlys as the honorary chairs for this year’s event. They have volunteered hours of their time and creativity to ensure that Red Hot Night 5 is the best Valentine’s party in town! Adding support and leadership are event cochairs are Jamie and Jeff Berg, Megan and Seth Rupp and Lina and Dan Dickinson. All proceeds from this year’s event will be used to help construct two muchneeded, state-of-the-art new operating rooms for the hospital’s cardiac surgery program. To buy your tickets, go to www.childrensmercy.org/ handsandhearts, or call the Resource Development office at (816) 346-1300. Ed Connolly, chairman of the Children's Mercy Hospital Board of Directors, took the opportunity to thank Mary Hunkeler, past board chair, for her years of leadership and commitment to the hospital. treasures winter 2009 | 11
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