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2008 Evergreen GalaEVERGREEN HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION10 112008 Concours d’EleganceEVERGREEN HEALTHCARE FOUNDATIONBELOW: David Likosky, MD; Daniel Nelson, MD; Matthew Lonergan, MD;Lyle Ronning, DC; and Lawrence Mast, DDS, joined fellow enthusiasts forMorning Rounds, which gave doctors a “first look” at the vintage cars.The Campaign for EvergreenThe 2008 Evergreen Gala raised $1.1 millionto support the expansion of Evergreen’scancer services.When the Gala, the premier fundraising event ofthe year, opened its elegant doors on the eveningof March 8, its first goal was to raise funds for atraveling mammography coach to improve healthcare for women in outlying towns.As audience members raised their paddles to donateto this worthy cause, volunteers known as “The PinkLadies” came onstage as a dramatic symbol of howmany mammograms each donation would fund. Theinitial goal of $200,000 was met – and then some.Unbeknownst to the audience, that amount wasthen matched with $200,000 generously gifted byEvergreen Healthcare Commissioner Al DeYoungand his wife, Donna.A special thanks to all the staff, physicians and volunteers who gave tothe Campaign for Evergreen, which raised $71,714 in 2008 to supportEvergreen Healthcare programs.LEFT: The Cirikli Stilt Birds lent an aura of imaginativeelegance to the 2008 Gala. ABOVE: Elling and BarbaraHalvorson (right) received the annual Spirit of GivingAward for their ongoing charitable support, here awardedby Evergreen CEO Steve Brown and Foundation BoardChair Lucy DeYoung (left). BELOW: Steve Browncongratulates Michael Hunter, MD, medical directorof Evergreen’s cancer program.With KeyBank as its Presenting Sponsor, the Gala– “Imagine the Possibilities” – intrigued guestswith the Cirikli Stilt Birds, a flock of tall, gracefulpuppets moved by stilt performers. The rainbowcoloredStilt Birds lent an aura of imaginativeelegance to the black-tie dinner and dance inRedmond’s Marymoor Park.The Evergreen Healthcare Foundation and 2008Gala Chairperson Gail Craddock extend heartfeltgratitude to the sponsors, auction contributors,guests and volunteers, whose generous gifts oftime, talent and funding made the event such aresounding success.Signs of Growth: Evergreen Gala2007 / 620 guests/ $775,000 revenue2008 / 750 guests/ $1,117,111 revenueConcours Beneficiary:The Magic of FamilyJennie Johnson was on bed rest for 230 days withpregnancy complications – the last six weeks in aroom in the Antepartum Program – before givingbirth to her twins, Maggie and Myles.“I was totally overwhelmed, so afraid for my babies,”she says, “but being able to have my husband, Justin,staying there with me, holding my hand, got methrough another day, and then another day, and wemade it to 33 weeks. Even though I was so scared, myfamily and friends made my hospital room my home.Justin had his clothes there, and we made it our ownlittle oasis.”ABOVE: Best of Show was awarded to a 1938 Alfa Romeo 8c2900B Coupe, Touring Berlinetta, owned by Jon Shirley.Over the past six years, the Concours d’Elegance hasraised more than $1 million for uncompensated carefor children.The prestigious event typically draws a crowd of3,000 connoisseurs of restored classic cars, motorcyclesand wooden boats, with guests coming fromas far away as Canada and Europe. The KirklandConcours equally shares its net proceeds withEvergreen Hospital Medical Center and SeattleChildren’s.At Evergreen, the event’s beneficiary is Women’s &Children’s Services, home of the renowned FamilyMaternity Center, the second busiest maternity centerin Washington. For high-risk pregnancies,Evergreen also offers cutting-edge maternal-fetalmedicine, neonatal intensive care and antepartumcare, along with the latest infertility treatment,digital mammography and women’s health education.For every kind of women’s health concern,Evergreen is known for its compassionate, familycenteredcare.A growing highlight of the Concours, the JuniorJudges program, brings together local students toselect a vintage car for the coveted Junior JudgesAward – a great way to inspire the next generationto get involved in volunteering. The 2008 Concoursinaugurated a new feature, Morning Rounds, whichoffered physicians from Evergreen and Children’sthe opportunity to buy VIP tickets for a breakfastreception and “first look” at the vintage cars.Jeff Clark, who serves on the Evergreen HealthcareFoundation Board of Trustees, chaired the eventon September 7 at Carillon Point in Kirkland. TheConcours returns to Kirkland on September 13,2009; more information on tickets and sponsorshipscan be found at www.kirklandconcours.com.Women’s & Children’s ServicesWomen’s & Children’s Services is grateful to the Kirkland Concours for its support, which benefits mothers and babieswho need exceptional care before and after delivery. These services are available to everyone regardless of the abilityto pay, thanks in part to the generosity shown at fundraising events such as the Concours.Born early and weighing less than four pounds each,both preemies stayed in the family-centered NeonatalIntensive Care Unit – Maggie for 32 days, and Mylesfor 23 – where Jennie and Justin could stay withthem overnight.“I was so happy to have the option to stay in theNICU,” Jennie says. “Some people told me to go homeand get some rest. But I knew: My healing is here. Weworked so hard for this pregnancy, and I slept betterknowing I could open my eyes anytime and see mybabies with me.”