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It may begin with one action, even one gift, but the result is something far greater.
Since its founding in the mid 1980's, the Sequoia Hospital Foundation has received
nearly $56.5 million in donations, every penny of which began with a conscious decision
by one or more people to make a difference at Sequoia. These actions reveal themselves
in the form of outright donations, estate gifts, grants, and contributions made at events.
They come to our foundation from eight year-old girls with zip-lock bags of coins earned
at lemonade stands, pioneering inventors, and seasoned investors with seven-figure
donations. Their contributions, regardless of size, have touched every patient care
department at Sequoia. They helped to fund our new Patient Pavilion, opening later
this year. Each comes as a result of an individual's decision and each impacts countless
thousands over generations to come.
As is too often the case, the true depth of one's impact is often revealed after their passing.
In Fall 2011, we lost our treasured friend and Sequoia Hospital Foundation Board member,
Kathy Cresci. A model of the spirit of Individual Impact, Kathy left her mark on every one
of our Foundation's programs in a unique and wonderful way.
In the coming pages, we look forward to sharing with you not only Kathy's impact, but
the indelible mark made by others who committed themselves to assuring that Sequoia
Hospital is always here in the moments our community needs us most.
May their stories serve as an inspiration for each of us to consider our own impact, what
we hope it will be and whom we hope it will touch.
sincerely
JoAnn C. Kemist Steven E. San Filippo
JoAnn C. Kemist
Steven E. San Filippo
President Chair
dear friends
the belief that a single person,
living life purposefully, can make
a difference