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IN THIS ISSUE
ConqueringLeukemia PAGE 5
TogetherWINTER 2011
PUBLISHED FOR DONORS AND FRIENDS OF NEMOURS
Survivinga Crisis
PAGE3
DuPont Makes $2.5 Million Gift
Surviving a Crisis
Delmarva Broadcasting HelpsHospital Raise $102,000
Conquering Leukemia
Making Sweet Music for Kids
A Boost for Philanthropy
Building the Hospitals of Tomorrow
A Gift to the Future
Remembering a Friend—Continuing a Legacy
More Than a Building
Hope and Help for Families and Kids
Hyundai Hope on Wheels
1 TOGETHER / WINTER 2011 Nemours.org /give
Those of us at the Nemours Fund for Children’s Health consider
ourselves very lucky. Each day, we see an amazing demonstration
of caring and concern on the part of our donors. Even in a tough
economy, they have continued to generously support patient care,
biomedical research and specialized programs to support children
and families, as well as provided significant resources to help
Nemours upgrade and expand its facilities in both the Delaware
Valley and Florida.
Who are these friends who care so much about children? Our
donors range from the child who empties her piggy bank to help
kids with cancer to multi-national corporations that want to do
the right thing for the communities in which they do business.
Wherever you fall in this continuum of
caring individuals and organizations, your
gift is valued and important. It is sure and
certain evidence that you are our partner in
keeping the Nemours promise to children
and families.
Thank you for your continued support and generosity.
Sincerely,
Lori J. Counts, Managing DirectorNemours Fund for Children’s Health
FROMOURCHAIRMAN
A Message to Our Friends
On behalf of the Nemours Board of Directors, I thank you for your continued
interest in Nemours. Your generous support increases our ability to maintain the
high standards of quality for which Nemours is known and provide the very best
research-based care for children who are sick or injured.
This issue of Together magazine contains the stories of two little girls—one in
Delaware and the other in Florida—who suffered from potentially fatal illnesses.
In both cases, doctors and other health professionals at Nemours provided care
that saved their lives and returned them to the arms of their loving families.
Their stories are far from unique. Each year, Nemours cares for more than 250,000
children with conditions ranging from minor complaints to catastrophic injuries
and life-threatening disease.
With your continued generosity, Nemours is able to meet the needs of every child
with outstanding medical and nursing care, rehabilitation services, education and
supportive services for families. And did you know that, because of the Trust
established by Alfred I. duPont, 100 percent of every dollar contributed to
Nemours is used to help kids?
Thank you for caring about children as much as we do.
Sincerely,
John S. LordChairman of the Board
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DuPont has been bringing world-class
science and engineering to the global
marketplace in the form of innovative
products, materials and services since
1802. The company follows a strategy
of inclusive innovation, collaborating
with customers, governments, non-
governmental organizations and thought
leaders to help find solutions to such
global challenges as providing enough
healthy food for people everywhere,
decreasing dependence on fossil fuels,
and protecting life and the environment.
“I remember passing by that glass-topped
wall when I was a kid,” says Kullman.
“I knew that children with orthopedic
problems were treated there. Now, as a
parent who has used the Hospital on a
number of occasions, I know what a
special place it is and how important it is
to families.”
“As a company, we are very excited about
the expansion of the Hospital,” remarks
Kullman. “The science of medicine has
changed so rapidly, with doctors being
able to do things they couldn’t just a
decade or two ago. It’s so important to
assure the Hospital will continue
providing patients with the best possible
care and service. When children are
comfortable in their surroundings and
families can be there to support them, it
promotes better healing.”
“Many of our employees are involved
as volunteers at the Hospital and I know
that they depend on the care duPont
Hospital provides when their children
are sick,” says Kullman. “We are happy
to be able to support what will truly be
a world-class pediatric center right here
in Wilmington, Delaware.”
Kullman and her husband Mike have
signed on as volunteer leaders to assist
with fundraising for the expansion. “The
idea of giving to support the Hospital is
relatively new in our community. We
look forward to helping to tell the
Hospital’s story.”
“DuPont has been a part of this
community for 209 years,” concludes
Kullman. “It is very exciting to know
that we will play a role in building a
facility that will be of such tremendous
benefit to children, to our employees and
to the community as a whole.”
DuPont Makes $2.5 Million Gift CAPITAL GIFT“Our company and Nemours /Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children have a shared history,”says Ellen Kullman, Chief Executive Officer of DuPont. “Alfred I. duPont brought scienceto DuPont in its early days and left with our community his enduring philosophy ofalleviating human suffering.”
Ellen Kullman, Chief Executive Officer of DuPont
“It is very exciting to know thatwe will play a role in building afacility that will be of suchtremendous benefit to children,to our employees and to thecommunity as a whole.”
3 TOGETHER / WINTER 2011 Nemours.org /give
Eight-year-old Hannah was staying
overnight at her grandmother’s house
when she got sick to her stomach. Her
mother Melanie came to take her
home—by then her daughter was
complaining of lower back pain.
After a sleepless night, Melanie took
Hannah to an urgent care center near
their home. “They didn’t find anything
to worry about,” remembers Melanie,
“but by the next morning, Hannah was
pleading for me to take her to the
pediatrician.”
The pediatrician suspected pneumonia.
He used a pulse oximeter to measure the
amount of oxygen in Hannah’s blood. It
was only 81 percent, dangerously low.
Hannah was taken by ambulance to the
Emergency Department (ED) of Nemours/
Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children.
“Hannah was observed in the ED for
quite a few hours and they started her
on an antibiotic,” says Melanie. “Her
breathing progressively worsened, even
though she was using a B-PAP machine
to maintain airway pressure. The doctors
said they might have to put in a
breathing tube.”
Hannah was admitted to the Hospital’s
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
She was going downhill fast. Fluid was
beginning to collect around her lungs and
she was going into septic shock, an
overwhelming infection that affects all of
the body’s organs. A chest tube was inserted
to help drain fluid. Hannah’s creatinine
level was very high, indicating that her
kidney function was abnormal. Her liver
was not working properly and her white
blood cell count was very low.
“Hannah was intubated and had central
and arterial lines put in for fluids and
medications,” says Hannah’s father,
Michael. “Over the next few days we
watched and waited, hoping for her
condition to improve. Finally, the cultures
came back. Our daughter had Group A
streptococcal pneumonia, a rare and life-
threatening condition.”
Hannah’s small body was now swollen by
25 pounds of excess fluid. “Her blood
pressure was too low and fluid was actually
leaking out of her blood vessels into her
body,” says Melanie. “She ran a fever the
Surviving a Crisis
Michael, Sam, Hannah and Melanie Barbas at home
PATIENTSTORY
What first seemed like a simple tummy upset turned into a frightening ordealfor Hannah Barbas and her family.
“We can’t say enough about the
doctors and nurses in the PICU.
They were amazing – it was like
Hannah was their only patient.”
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whole time and was given steroids and
insulin in an effort to rescue her.”
Michael and Melanie were told that her
situation could deteriorate at any time
and that she might not recover.
Hannah had a bronchoscopy so that
doctors could look at her bronchial
tubes and lungs. Lung surgery was
considered. Finally, the work of the
doctors and nurses in the PICU began
to pay off. Hannah slowly returned to
normal. Her breathing tube was
removed after 11 days.
Another problem emerged, however.
Due to the pressure of the excess fluid in
Hannah’s system, her sciatic nerve was
compressed causing her left foot to drop.
Doctors discovered a blood clot behind
her left knee. She underwent an MRI to
check for other clots and was put on a
blood-thinning medication. After 21
days in the PICU, Hannah was moved to
an inpatient rehabilitation unit. After
spending an entire month in the
Hospital, she finally went home to her
little brother Sam and her dog.
Today, Hannah is in excellent health,
although she is still undergoing physical
therapy at the Hospital to correct her
dropped foot. “My pulmonologist told
me that what I had was kind of like
going out for a bike ride and seeing an
elephant come down the street,” remarks
Hannah.
“We can’t say enough about the doctors
and nurses in the PICU,” says Michael.
“They were amazing—we could not
have gotten through this terrifying
experience without them. Melanie and I
were encouraged to be a part of rounds
each day and the nurses explained
everything to us. It was like Hannah was
their only patient.”
Delmarva Broadcasting Helps HospitalRaise $102,000Volunteers on the phone bank cheered and clapped each time
the phones rang on September 7 and 8, 2011. Each ring meant
another contribution for the Help Our Kids Radiothon, the first
ever to benefit Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children,
sponsored by Delmarva Broadcasting. Six stations participated
with five stations broadcasting live from the Hospital lobby
from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days, adding appeals for
contributions to their regular programming.
On-air personalities from the stations interviewed more than 50
patients, families and doctors during the event, spurring listeners
to contribute more than $102,000 in just two days. Several
young patients, including an eight-year-old girl awaiting a heart
transplant, told their stories on the air, making the phones ring
continuously with calls from those who wanted to help.
Enthusiastic volunteers from AstraZeneca, Sallie Mae, Domino’s
Pizza, UPS, Kohl’s, Auxiliary of the Alfred I. duPont Hospital for
Children and others along with our own Nemours Associates
staffed the phone bank. Domino’s Pizza presented a check for
$30,000, proceeds from a summer Pizzathon, to boost the total.
Many thanks to Delmarva Broadcasting, our sponsors,
volunteers and contributors for making the Help Our Kids
Radiothon such a success in its first year!
Auxiliary member Barbara Miller accepts a donation
5 TOGETHER / WINTER 2011 Nemours.org /give
PATIENTSTORY
“Tatum was covered with bruises that were not there when I
dressed her that morning,” she remembers. “My mother-in-law
is a nurse and she said to be sure and keep the routine doctor’s
appointment I had for Tatum the next morning. I think she
knew something was terribly wrong, but didn’t want to
frighten us.”
“The next morning, her pediatrician ran a quick blood test.
Her hemoglobin was extremely low. We were sent to the
hospital for further blood work and then went home,” says
Melissa. “The pediatrician called and asked that we come
immediately to her office. She began to cry when she told us
that Tatum would be admitted to the hospital.”
“When we arrived and went to the seventh floor, I noticed that
all the kids were bald— a shiver went down my spine,” says
Melissa. Dr. Ramanoorthy Nagasubramanian, MD, a Nemours
oncologist known to his patients as “Dr. Naga,” confirmed that
Tatum had high-risk acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) and
immediately began treatment. By then perilously close to renal
failure, she had surgery to place a port in her chest so that
chemotherapy could begin.
Tatum’s treatment went on for 28 months. She was hospitalized
three times, had nearly two dozen spinal taps, many blood
and platelet transfusions, chemotherapy and medications.
“I felt that her childhood had been stolen from her,” remembers
Melissa. “It was terrifying for Brad and me to watch her endure
so much suffering.” Tatum had a special way to keep track of
all she was going through. She received a Bead of Courage for
each treatment and procedure, now a two-foot-long keepsake
necklace.
Although they were very protective of her, Brad and Melissa
enrolled their little daughter in a pre-kindergarten program so
that she could spend time with other children. Baldness from
her chemo treatments made her feel very different from others.
“She insisted on getting a princess dress from Disney World
because she thought she was ugly. Tatum didn’t want anyone to
tease her or think she was a boy,” remembers Melissa.
Melissa decided she wanted to raise money to help kids with
cancer. She and a friend who owned a pet store decided to have
a “Dogwash” offering shampoos, “paw-dicures” and massages.
More than 100 dogs enjoyed a spa treatment in six baby pools.
The second year, the event attracted sponsors, washed 200 dogs
and grew to include a blood bank and bone marrow donor
After a day of fun at SeaWorld inOrlando, Florida, Melissa Cempellanoticed something very strange abouther two-year-old daughter.
ConqueringLeukemia
Melissa and Brad Cempella with daughter Tatum
“When you have a sick child, you want the
best for them. I’m glad Nemours was here.”
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swab testing. Tatum, now in remission
from leukemia, ran a lemonade stand
and none-too-subtly encouraged her
customers to donate their change.
Melissa is an active member of the
Family Advisory Council for Nemours
Children’s Hospital, opening in 2012.
“Our family was there for the
groundbreaking and topping off
ceremonies. The new patient rooms will
be amazing,” she says.“When you have
a sick child, you want the very best for
them. I’m glad Nemours was here to
take care of Tatum: they become part of
your family during treatment.”
Tatum, now six years old, was recently
asked to draw a picture of an “Everyday
Hero” at school. Without hesitation, she
drew her Nemours nurse—Robin
Roberts—wearing scrubs and a
stethoscope. “It made my heart melt,”
says her mother.
Students at Kennett Middle School, located in Landenberg,
Pennsylvania, have already had their lives touched by cancer.
Several students had been treated for leukemia and other
cancers at Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in
recent years and one of their beloved music teachers lost his
own son to brain cancer.
Through the school’s One Book One School program, all
Kennett students were given their own autographed copy of
Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie by Jordan Sonnenblick. It’s
about a middle school boy whose world is turned upside down
when his little brother is diagnosed with cancer.
The theme of the book inspired the students to host a benefit
concert for Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children.
The event, which raised nearly $1,500, featured musical
performances by individual students and groups, as well as
student poetry readings. The Jazz Band and Show Choir from
Kennett High School joined the middle school jazz ensemble
for a performance, as well.
Half of the funds raised went to improve care for children
being treated for leukemia and other childhood cancers at the
Hospital. The remaining funds were directed to the Nemours
Center for Childhood Cancer Research, which is working to
find new drugs with fewer side effects for the treatment of
childhood cancers as well as new technologies for drug
delivery.
Making Sweet Musicfor Kids
YOUNG PHILANTHROPISTS
“In this age of teen apathy, Kennett Middle School
is working hard to develop compassion, empathy
and service in its students.”
— Alyse Halpin, 7th Grade Teacher
Tatum’s nurse is her hero
Teacher Andrew Whisler poses with D.J. Augustine, Claire Duckworth,Kaila Phipps and Zanyla Mitchell
7 TOGETHER / WINTER 2011 Nemours.org /give
“When the Foundation learned that
Nemours was building a world-class
children’s hospital here, we knew it was
a great idea.”
The Foundation, made possible by Edyth
Bush, a long-time resident of Winter
Park, has provided generous support to
many organizations in Central Florida,
especially those in the areas of the arts,
education, health care and human
services. “This area is growing rapidly
and needs the services that non-profit
organizations can provide,” comments
Mr. Odahowski. “Our purpose is to
further civic growth while encouraging
volunteerism and philanthropy.”
Mr. Odahowski especially admires the
founder of Nemours, Alfred I. duPont.
“Mr. duPont had a great entrepreneurial
spirit and philanthropic vision. He
played a very important role in the
history of Florida.”
The Foundation has made a special gift
of $500,000 to promote philanthropy in
support of Nemours Children’s Hospital,
matching contributions made by
individuals, corporations and
organizations. “We wanted to get behind
a big initiative that had the potential to
do so much for Central Florida,”
comments Mr. Odahowski.
Nemours recently sponsored a poll on
Facebook to determine how the Edyth
Bush Charitable Foundation grant would
be spent. The public chose KidsTRACK,
a care coordination program that provides
answers and advice for families whose
children have complex medical conditions.
“Philanthropy is all about creating a better
future and Nemours is doing that one child
at a time, one family at a time,” says Mr.
Odahowski. “We hope our grant will
inspire everyone who loves children to take
part in this important initiative.”
Visit www.edythbush.org
A Boost for Philanthropy
David and Heather Odahowski enjoy the Hard Hat tour of Nemours Children’s Hospital
FOUNDATION PARTNER
“When you think of Orlando, Florida, you think of kids,” says David Odahowski,President and Chief Executive Officer of the Edyth Bush Charitable Foundationof Winter Park, Florida.
“We wanted to get behind
a big initiative that had the
potential to do so much for
Central Florida.”
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Building the Hospitals of Tomorrow
A huge banner was pulled upwards by two fire department
cranes at the conclusion of the Sky Breaking event held on
August 23, 2011, to kick off construction of the expansion of
Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington,
Delaware. Hundreds of guests and Nemours Associates attended
the event, which featured remarks by Nemours executives,
Delaware elected officials and representatives from the
Hospital’s Youth Advisory and Family Advisory Councils.
Transformational gifts from the DuPont company, Sodexo and
AstraZeneca were announced and The Delaware Children’s
Choir sang “You Lift Me Up” as the banner rose toward the sky.
The five-story expansion building is slated to open to patientsand families in early 2014.
A huge banner rises to mark the beginning of the expansion project
On September 10, 2011, community leaders were treated to a
special Hard Hat tour of the new Nemours Children’s Hospital
now under construction in Orlando, Florida. Nemours CEO
David J. Bailey, MD, MBA, and Hospital CEO Roger Oxendale,
MBA, greeted guests. Major gifts from Skanska USA Building,
Bank of America and the Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation
were announced. Special “garden” areas featured experts that
answered questions about the new Hospital, and guests were
guided through the building by the Nemours Leadership team
and representatives from Skanska. The event concluded with
a spectacular fireworks display.
Nemours Children’s Hospital will open in the fall of 2012.Guests at the Hard Hat tour enjoy a spectacular fireworks display
NEMOURS/ALFRED I. DUPONTHOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN
NEMOURS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE
As a nurse at Nemours/Alfred I. duPont
Hospital for Children for 25 years, Phyllis
Thomas valued the culture of service to
others that she saw each day.
“I first worked in the three-bed post-op
unit in the original Hospital building,”
she recalls. Phyllis progressed through
the nursing ranks to become a nursing
supervisor and then a nursing analyst.
“We had an early version of the electronic
medical record system called Technicon.
I customized its design for the Hospital
and trained nurses in its use,” she says.
“Later, I became the Quality
Improvement /Utilization Coordinator,
reporting to the Hospital’s Chief
Executive Officer and working closely
with the Risk Management and Safety
departments of the Hospital, as well as
with insurance companies.
Phyllis earned a Masters of Science in
Nursing, Clinical Nurse Specialist at the
University of Delaware. She became
certified in otolaryngology (ENT) and
worked as an Advanced Practice Nurse.
“I coordinated the Cleft
Palate/Craniofacial program and
worked closely with many physicians,
speech pathologists and orthodontists,”
says Phyllis, who retired from Nemours
in 2006.
The passing of Garrett B. Lyons Sr., DDS,
with whom she worked closely, spurred
Phyllis to think about making a planned
gift to Nemours. “Estate planning forces
you to evaluate your priorities: to decide
what is important in the long view,” she
says. “You think about the organizations
in your life that embody the values you
respect. By providing for them in your
estate plan, you are perpetuating your
belief system.”
“Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for
Children is such a valuable resource to
Delaware and beyond,” says Phyllis. “It
has made a substantial improvement in
the health of children. During my nursing
career, I was able to watch it evolve from
a 60-bed orthopedic hospital to a full-
service 200-bed institution. Now it is
expanding to a new building with the
latest technology and keeping its focus
on quality and excellence.”
For information about making a planned
gift, visit nemours.planyourlegacy.org
A Gift to the Future
PLANNED GIFTS
Phyllis Thomas continues the values she holds dear through a planned gift to Nemours
“Estate planning forces you
to evaluate your priorities:
to decide what is important
in the long view.”
9 TOGETHER / WINTER 2011 Nemours.org /give
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“In our family, giving is very personal,”
says Nathan Hayward. With that
philosophy, it was only natural that
Hayward’s wife Marilyn and sons Nate
and Geordie would join him in making a
significant gift to honor and remember
one of their dearest friends, Garrett B.
Lyons Sr., DDS, former director of the
dental program at Nemours/Alfred I.
duPont Hospital for Children.
“I had known Garry since I was a young
man,” says Hayward. “We both loved
hunting and the outdoors. After
completing my education and military
service, I reconnected with him.” When
he asked a friend to recommend a dentist,
the reply was,“There’s only one dentist
in Wilmington: Garrett Lyons.”
In addition to caring for children with
complex dental needs, Dr. Lyons
maintained a community dental practice
and was active in Democratic politics in
Delaware. “I had become a state official,
working for Governor Pete duPont.
Garry had an encyclopedic knowledge of
state politics and an astute radar as to
what was really going on. He was
incredibly helpful to me,” adds Hayward.
Dr. Lyons was asked to run for office on
several occasions, but turned down every
offer because he didn’t want to abandon
his career as a dentist— especially his
work with duPont Hospital. “Garry had
the innate ability to straddle the line
between partisanship and the right thing
to do,” recalls Hayward. “He advocated
for dentistry in the state and was liked
and admired by people in both parties.”
“There were many facets to Garry,” says
Hayward. “He was an exceptionally
devout Catholic who attended Mass each
day. He was certainly the most ethical
person I’ve ever known. He was also
great fun to be around and had a huge
repertoire of jokes and stories. But when
it came down to business, he was all
business.”
“When I was in his dental chair,” recalls
Hayward, “all he could talk about was
the children at duPont Hospital who had
serious disabilities. Caring for them was
his passion. The important thing to him
was to restore each child’s smile and give
them the ability to function as well as
possible.”
When the Hayward family learned that a
residency in Dentistry for Children with
Special Needs was being established in
memory of Dr. Lyons, they decided to
make a generous gift. “It was a real
honor and a no-brainer,” says Hayward.
“I hope that every dentist that goes
through the program comes away with
the essence of Garry Lyons. His legacy of
compassion is so important.”
Remembering a Friend—Continuing a Legacy
MAJOR GIFTS
“All he could talk about was
the children at duPont
Hospital who had serious
disabilities. Caring for them
was his passion.”
Nathan, Marilyn, and sons Geordie Hayward and Nathan Hayward III enjoy a vacation in Skye, Scotland
11 TOGETHER / WINTER 2011 Nemours.org /give
“The remarkable thing about Nemours is
that from the top executives of the
organization to those working directly on
the building projects, the question is
always ‘What does this mean for the
patient?,’” says Matt Gilbert, Vice
President, Skanska USA Building. “There
is a higher level of quality as a result.”
Skanska is a leading international project
development and construction company,
constructing some of the world’s most
iconic structures and developing offices
and infrastructure projects in key markets
throughout the United States. They
create sustainable solutions and aim to
be a leader in quality, green construction,
work safety and business ethics.
The international company is building
two transformational projects for
Nemours: the new Nemours Children’s
Hospital in Orlando, Florida, and the
expansion of Nemours/Alfred I. duPont
Hospital for Children in Wilmington,
Delaware. “With considerable input from
parents and kids, Nemours is taking these
projects to the next level in terms of
comfort, technology and lighting,” says
Gilbert. “They know that the right
environment for patients promotes
healing.”
Beyond its role in building the hospitals
of tomorrow for Nemours, Skanska has
been a generous philanthropic partner,
sponsoring black-tie galas and golf
tournaments in Wilmington and
Jacksonville, holding successful annual
golf tournaments in Orlando for the
benefit of Nemours Children’s Hospital,
and underwriting a recent Hard Hat
event to give community leaders a
preview of the new Hospital.
“We believe in Nemours and want to
show our commitment by giving back,”
says Gilbert. “All of us have been blown
away by the level of care that we see. One
of our most important goals is to make
the building projects interesting and
accessible to children and families—
whether that means providing peep-holes
in the construction wall or having a
construction webcam show our progress
with time-lapse photography.”
“At Skanska, we don’t build just to
build—we are interested in forming long-
term relationships and supporting the
organizations we serve,” concludes
Gilbert.
More Than a BuildingCORPORATE PARTNERS
Matt Gilbert of Skanska stands with a scaled-down version of an exterior wall for the expansion ofNemours /Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children
“We believe in Nemours and
want to show our commitment
by giving back,” says Gilbert.
“All of us have been blown
away by the level of care
that we see.”
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“I especially remember one story—the
family’s three-year-old daughter was dying
of cancer. We provided financial support
that helped her father spend those last
precious days with her rather than having
to be at his job. He was so grateful.”
The Jay Fund was started by Keli’s father Tom Coughlin,
former coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars and current coach of
the New York Giants. “When he was with Boston College,
one of his players died from leukemia. As Dad witnessed the
financial struggles Jay’s family endured during his illness, he
vowed to help people in the same situation.” The Tom Coughlin
Jay Fund, established in 1996, provided more than $500,000
in 2010 alone to help children with cancer and their families.
Recently, the Jay Fund made a gift of $25,000 to assist in
renovating the waiting room and play area of the Hematology/
Oncology Department at Nemours Children’s Clinic,
Jacksonville. “We have contributed $62,500 to Nemours since
2004 and are proud to partner with them,” says Keli. Funds are
raised from an annual golf tournament, other special events and
from contributions.
“In addition to covering household expenses for families, we
also provide food vouchers for hospital cafeterias, gas and gift
cards, funeral expenses, psychology and Child Life Services,
college scholarships, improvements to hospitals and clinics, and
survivorship education,” says Keli. “We help families of all
income levels.”
The Jay Fund also sponsors many fun events for children and
families, including an ice cream social, a day at the football
stadium where kids can meet the players and try on their
jerseys, a Teen Bowl-a-Rama Bash and a holiday party. “Today
we see so many success stories,” comments Keli. “Some of the
kids we worked with years ago are now getting their driver’s
licenses or even getting married.”
Visit www.tcjayfund.org
COMMUNITY PARTNER
Executive Director Keli Coughlin smiles with a young friend at the Jay Fund’s annual HolidayLuau Party in Jacksonville, Florida
Help and Hope forFamilies and Kids
Keli Coughlin can tell youdozens of stories aboutchildren with cancer andhow their families havebeen helped by theTom Coughlin Jay Fund.
“As Dad witnessed the financial struggles
Jay’s family endured during his illness, he
vowed to help people in the same situation.”
13 TOGETHER / WINTER 2011 Nemours.org /give
Your gift helps children:
■ Make a secure, online contributionby credit card at Nemours.org/give.
■ Mail your gift to: Nemours Fund forChildren’s Health, Shands House, 1600Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE 19803,made payable to “Nemours.”
■ Check with your company formatching gift opportunities.
■ Remember a friend or family memberwith a memorial gift. You can alsohonor someone special or mark animportant occasion with a gift.Notification (but not the amount) willbe sent to the person you specify. Youmay make a tribute gift online or callus with your credit card information:(888) 494-5251.
Although its bottom line is always important, Hyundai Motor
America does much more than sell cars. “It’s in our DNA to be
good corporate citizens,” says Zafar Brooks, Hope on Wheels
Program Director. “We are especially proud of the participation
of our 800 dealers across the country. They are truly committed
to helping kids with cancer in their communities.” In the last 13
years, Hyundai has contributed more than $43 million to help
kids coping with cancer and to find a cure through research.
In 2011, Hyundai Hope on Wheels made $100,000 Hope
Grants to 71 children’s hospitals across the United States.
Nemours was the fortunate recipient of two Hope Grants, as
well as two research grants totaling $70,000 through the
Hyundai Scholars program. “All grant applications are
objectively reviewed by a panel of physicians,” explains Brooks.
Nemours Children’s Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, received a
Hope Grant to expand its program for adolescent cancer
patients, providing education and social support for teens
coping with cancer as they move toward adulthood. In
Wilmington, Delaware, the Hope Grant awarded to
Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children will fund the
production of three new educational videos for patients aged
two through eight. The videos will be produced in conjunction
with the Nemours Center for Children’s Health Media and
distributed to children’s hospitals nationwide through the
GetWellNetwork.
“Hyundai Hope on Wheels was started by a group of dealers in
the Boston area and has now turned into a 14-year love
affair—helping young cancer patients and working to find
cures for childhood cancers,” says Brooks. “Dealers provide
more than half of all the funds donated, with Hyundai Motor
America contributing the balance. We will keep on investing
because it’s the right thing to do.”
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A young patient gets ready to make his handprint
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HOWTODONATE■ Include the Nemours Fund for
Children’s Health in your estate plans.The Carillon Society honors individualswho have informed us of their intentions.
■ Consider Electronic Funds Transfer(EFT) if you are a regular contributor orwould like to become one. Call our officeat (888) 494-5251 to have a monthlycontribution charged to your credit card.This can be discontinued at any time.
■ Donate stock or property. Give us a callat (888) 494-5251 and our staff willassist you in making arrangements.
■ Remember, 100% of your gift goes tohelp children because of the supportfrom the Trust created by Alfred I. duPont.
If you wish to have your name removed from the list toreceive this communication or future fundraising requestssupporting the Nemours Fund for Children’s Health, pleasee-mail [email protected] or write to us at:Nemours Fund for Children’s Health,Shands House, 1600Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE 19803.
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A Night at NemoursA Night at Nemours, held on June 17, was an elegant evening under thestars for 700 attendees who enjoyed cocktails, dinner and dancing toThe Eturnity Band. Our sixth annual gala raised nearly $200,000 to helpbuild a new Emergency Department as a part of the expansion ofNemours /Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children.
A Round for the KidsOn September 19, nearly 150 golfers enjoyed a perfect day atBidermann Golf Course in Wilmington, Delaware. A Round for the Kidstournament raised $80,000 to benefit orthopedic research atNemours /Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children and the Great GuysGroup, an organization dedicated to helping families touched by cancer.
Swing for the FutureLake Nona Country Club provided the beautiful setting on September19 for Swing for the Future, the second annual golf tournament tobenefit Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando, Florida. More than 100golfers enjoyed a day on the course for a good cause, raising morethan $122,000.
A Night with NemoursOn October 21, A Night with Nemours was held at EverBank Field’sTerrace Suite for the benefit of The Asthma Center at Nemours Children’sClinic, Jacksonville. The event, which featured dinner, dancing and asilent auction enjoyed by 420 partygoers, raised more than $150,000to support the Clinic’s translational asthma research program.
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Two men who personify philanthropy are the recipients of TheInspiration Award for 2011. The award was established by theNemours Fund for Children’s Health in 2008 to honorindividuals who are personally generous, inspire others to giveand are active in their communities. The Inspiration Award waspresented to Board member Richard Christopher in 2008,David F. Lyons, Sr. in 2009 and Nemours Associate DinoCarbone in 2010.
In Delaware, John F. Porter III received The Inspiration Award,honoring him for his personal generosity, service on theNemours Board of Directors and work as a trustee of theAlfred I. duPont Testamentary Trust. Mr. Porter serves as
co-chair of the Our Children, Our Hospital campaign for the expansion of Nemours/AlfredI. duPont Hospital for Children and is active with many organizations in the community.
In Florida, the award was presented to Steven R. Sparks, Senior Vice President and GeneralCounsel to Nemours. To mark his daughter Kaitlin’s 21st birthday and her complete recoveryfrom leukemia, he embarked on a 900-mile journey from Alfred I. duPont’s winter home inJacksonville, Florida, to the gates of Nemours Mansion & Gardens in Wilmington, Delaware,raising $100,000 for oncology programs at Nemours.
The Inspiration Award
(top) Lori Counts presents the award to Jack Porter(bottom) Steve and Michelle Sparks
