"Friends for Life" brochure - South Shore Hospital

“As a lifetime member of the Friends, Ihave actively attended many programsand events. Recently, I have focused on thegrowing need for cancer care.I continueto work closely with the Friends becausethe dedicated effort and commitment eachindividual puts into their Friends role, allowsthe organization to come together and reach out to agreater depth in the community.”- Helga Garland, Hingham“A few years back I was looking for a way tostay active in the community. I learnedabout the Friends, was intrigued with theirmission and joined. It is important formembers of the community to volunteerand philanthropically support the hospital,which in turn will provide more programsand services to all of us. I support the hospital through myparticipation at events such as the golf tournament to supportcancer care, the NICU Stroller Stroll, and the Walk for Hospice,of which I have seen the benefits first hand.”- Gerry Thomson, Duxbury“The cardiovascularcare program atSouth Shore Hospitalwas developedbased on acommitment tomeet the healthneeds of peopleacross the regionwith the highest level of quality, safety, and awareness. TheFriends of South Shore Hospital is a central means for us toconnect and develop a relationship with our patients, theirfamilies, and the community. The Friends is a tremendous assetfor South Shore Hospital and I hope that you will considerbecoming a member so that we can work together toimprove cardiovascular health throughout the South Shore.”- Dr. Mark I. Furman, Chief of Cardiovascular Medicine

Be a FriendIf you are looking for a way to make a meaningfulcontribution to your community, we’d love tohave you as a Friend.As a member of this vital network, you’ll enjoya deeper connection to South Shore Hospitalthrough special behind-the-scenes tours,conversations with doctors and clinical staffand a host of member benefits.Choose from five levels of membership.Friend of South Shore Hospital- $25 per year (or 240 volunteer hours)• Free subscriptions quarterly to the Caringnewsletter and monthly Focus on Friendsnewsletter, which are full of information aboutevents and opportunities for involvement inHospital programs and activities.• Inclusion in special “employee-only”shopping and discount events atThe Cottage Shop.• Discounts on select outpatient rehab andCommunity Health programs at Hospitalfacilities.• Discounts on day and overnight trips hostedby Friends affinity groups to enjoyabledestinations.• Discounts at more than 70 participating arearetailers, restaurants, etc. that can quicklycover the cost of an annual membership.• Free daily newspaper and other guest servicebenefits when admitted to the hospital.• Complimentary television and phone serviceafter three nights of hospitalization.• Friends of South Shore Hospital gift item

Couples Membership- $40 per year• Basic Friends membership for 2 adults insame householdFamily Friend of South Shore Hospital- $100 per year• Includes all benefits above for all membersof your household• Family discount for special Friends grouptrips to family-focused destinationsand activitiesBest Friend of South Shore Hospital- $200 per year• Family memembership as above• Invitations to periodic special, in-depthguided tours of specific programmatic areasand strategic initiatives of interest withinthe Hospital followed by social event anddiscussions with clinical leader fromthat program.• Invitations to special presentations fromclinical and administrative staff on latestmedical and health issues, technology,procedures, advice and Hospital initiatives.Lifetime Friend of South Shore Hospital- $2,500 pledge• Lifetime Best Friends membershipCurrent Lifetime members “grandfathered”The Friends of South Shore HospitalCaring, Committed, Connected to the Communityty

Become a Friend today!Show your support for community health and wellness bybecoming a Friend of South Shore Hospital today!For more information on the Friends of South Shore Hospital,fill out the form or call 781-624-8520.Choose one level of membershipq Friend of South Shore Hospital- $25 per year (or 240 volunteer hours)q Couples Membership*- $40 per yearq Family Friend of South Shore Hospital**- $100 per yearq Best Friend of South Shore Hospital- $200 per yearq Lifetime Friend of South Shore Hospital- $2,500 pledgeFirst Name___________________________ MI _____Last Name ___________________________________Home Address ________________________________City ____________________ State _____ Zip_______Email ______________________________________Home Phone _________________________________Cell Phone ___________________________________*Name of second person __________________________**Names of family members that reside at same address:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Form of payment:q Check: (payable to The Friends of South Shore Hospital)q Credit Card: (please select one)q Amex q VISA q MasterCardCardholder’s Name_____________________________Card Number _________________________________Expiration Date _______________________________I would like to: (you may check more than one)q Join a Friend’s affinity group (see below)q Make a charitable donationq Become a volunteerq Attend/support Friends eventsI am interested in the following areas:(you may check more than one)q Friends of Cardiovascular Careq Friends of Emergency Careq Friends of HOPEq Friends of Home Careq Friends of Growing Familiesq Alumni Friendsq Friends of Women’s Healthq Healthy Values Friendsq LINKS (Leaders Involving a New Kind of Support)q Volunteering at the charitable shopsq Volunteering at eventsq Assisting in Friends officeq Other ___________________________________Were you referred to us by a Friend?If yes, your Friend’s name ________________________For more information on these and other Friends of South ShoreHospital programs and activities, visit www.sshosp.org/friendsThe Friends of South Shore HospitalCaring, Committed, Connected to the Communityty

MissionThe Friends of South Shore Hospital exists to engageindividuals, former patients and family members, communityleaders, and Hospital staff in a spectrum of opportunities– including philanthropic, volunteer, educational, and socialactivities – to support and promote the Hospital’s mission ofhealing, caring, and comforting.VisionThe Friends of South Shore Hospital (SSH) will be theregional charitable social network of choice because we will:Attract members in such numbers that we are the largestand most recognizable charitable membership organizationin our regionSponsor various types of activities that provide a directconnection and service to the mission of SSH – suchactivities shall include fundraising, volunteer, educational,and social eventsEnable members to participate in such activities that arerelated to and directly benefit their specific areas of interestin our HospitalConnect members with professionals or other resourcesin their areas of interest so that they may have opportunitiesto remain engaged with the Hospital, our leaders, andour programsLink members with others in our region with commonexperiences and interestsInform members of important Hospital initiatives,developments in healthcare, and events of interest tothem and their families.MembershipThe Friends of South Shore HospitalBox 29South Shore Hospital55 Fogg RoadSouth Weymouth, MA 02190-2455781-624-8520