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DEAR
NEIGHBOR
SPRING 2021
LOVE THAT SPANS
GENERATIONS
Helen Caloggero Women’s and Family Center
Marsha Moeller,
Daughter and Philanthropist Dedicated to a Mother’s Memory
Bob Baldwin, Amy Daugherty,
Chair, Foundation Board of Directors Chief Philanthropy Officer
TO OUR DONORS
As we reflect on 2020, we are overwhelmed with gratitude. Despite being one of the We are excited for the groundbreaking this spring of the new Helen Caloggero
most challenging years for our caregivers and community, in many ways it brought out Women’s and Family Center, which will truly ease the way for our patients —
the best in us and taught us tremendous lessons. bringing the latest technology, new choices for maternity care and services that
are currently spread out throughout our campus to one beautiful central location.
Thank you to our entire community for your overwhelming support of our caregivers
and our work. The outpouring of financial contributions, meals, in-kind items and Over these last 14 months, we’ve learned more about determination and resilience,
touching sentiments gave us strength and was another reminder of the amazing and the spirit of our amazing community. Thank you for being part of our Family as
Providence St. Joseph Hospital Family that surrounds us. Your generosity provided we continue to partner and serve you this year and in the years to come.
for a record-breaking philanthropic year and we are eternally grateful.
Warmly,
As we continue into 2021, we are focused on raising funds for the Progressive Care
Unit. As we learned last year, delivering the best care for our patients is needed
now, which is why this new unit is so important. It will help the overall patient flow
throughout the hospital, allowing us to care for more patients when they need us most. Bob Baldwin Amy Daugherty
Chair, Foundation Board of Directors Chief Philanthropy Officer
2021 PROVIDENCE ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
Board of Directors
Officers
Bob Baldwin, Chair
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Tanja Cebula, Chair-Elect
Jeremy Zoch, PhD, MHA, FACHE, Chief Executive
Members
Paige Baker
Michele Carpenter, MD
Joe Conway
John Dal Poggetto
Randy Davis, PhD
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Jeff DeMaio
Eileen Doody
Alison Gooding
Marc Harper
Jim Hart
Don Hunsberger COVER STORY ANNUAL REPORT PATIENT STORY PLANNED GIVING
Charlene Immell
Elaine John Sharing a Mother’s Love Your Impact A New Beginning After COVID-19 An Impact for the Future
Jeffrey Johnsrud, MD Caregiver’s Passionate Dedication
Warren D. Johnston, MD Leaves a Legacy
Ashok J. Kar, MD
Curtis Kauffman
Jennifer Kovac
David Margileth, MD
Lisa McGregor
Sr. Nadine McGuinness
Alex Ramirez, MD
Gemma Seidl
Ray Stermer
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DEAR NEIGHBOR MAGAZINE
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES BOARD SPOTLIGHT PATIENT STORY CORPORATE PARTNERS
Published by Providence St. Joseph Hospital Foundation
Presidential Partners Meet Gemma Seidl Robotic Surgery Helps Patient Corporate Partners Encourage Giving
Editors: Janene Benjamin, Regional Director, Donor Relations
Fight Cancer
and Rachel Bedoya, Regional Manager, Foundation Messaging
Providence St. Joseph Hospital Foundation:
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COVER STORY COVER STORY
Throughout her life, Marsha Moeller has cherished my darkest days,” said Marsha. “I thought, is there
her time with her many Boston-area aunts, uncles something I can do to give back?”
and cousins — particularly the stories they would
share about her mother. “I just relished them Since that time, Marsha has made philanthropy
because I don’t have all those memories,” she said. a focus in her life. “I think the good Lord is
showing me what my purpose is,” she explained.
Marsha recounts an especially poignant story “It makes me happy to give. I have faith in the
from the time her mother was in the hospital, Foundation to put that money where it’s needed.
not long before she passed away. “I remember It makes me feel like I’m really contributing and
I made my first communion. And back then, part of a community.”
children weren’t allowed to go into hospitals,” she
reflected. “So they took me up on the roof of the Her advice to others who are considering a major
hospital because my mother had a window that gift to an organization like Providence St. Joseph
looked out on the roof. I remember seeing the Hospital: “Make sure that whatever you’re doing,
nurses tilt a mirror and try to sit her up in bed, you’re passionate about it and that it comes from
so she could see her little girl in her communion the heart. You should feel joyful about your giving.”
dress. I will never forget that.”
In the meantime, Marsha Moeller is intent on
Marsha’s passion for giving has been motivated enjoying every moment, with a combination of
in part by the challenges and loss she has faced deep humility and humor. She begins and ends
SHARING A MOTHER’S LOVE
in her own life. In November 2008, she suffered each day by reciting the Prayer of St. Francis,
a stroke and, with the help of the Providence which begins, “Lord, make me an instrument
St. Joseph medical team, fought her way to of thy peace.” She seeks to give, rather than to
a complete recovery. Shortly thereafter, her receive. To comfort, rather than to be comforted.
Hospital benefactor dedicates new husband Ron Moeller was diagnosed with lung
cancer and battled the disease six-and-a-half And along the way, Marsha retains her signature
Women’s and Family Center to memory of her mother years before finally succumbing in 2016. joie de vivre. “I have the best time,” she said with a
laugh. “I don’t want to change who I am. I’m going
“My interaction with the doctors, nurses, nurse to be me.” And that’s exactly what her mother
Marsha Moeller is every bit her mother’s daughter. purchased her exquisite home specifically as a navigators and the Foundation got me through would want.
venue for hospital fundraising events. She also
From her impeccable sense of style to her passion serves as honorary chair of the Gala.
for entertaining, the Anaheim Hills philanthropist
sees the influence of her late mother, Helen Most recently, Marsha has made a historic
Caloggero, in all she does. Marsha’s greatest planned gift to support the development of the
inspiration, though, comes from her mother’s new Helen Caloggero Women’s and Family Center.
giving spirit. Slated to open in 2023, the beautiful new facility
will bring together maternity care, a birthing
“My mother was one of 14 children,” shared Marsha. center and other vital women’s health services
“Each of her siblings had after-school jobs, and she in a central location on the corner of Main Street Make sure that whatever you’re
would say, ‘I want a little portion of your paycheck, and Stewart Drive. doing, you’re passionate about it
because Mom and Dad want a dining room set.’ So
she saved up enough to buy my grandmother the Marsha says she is honored to name the new
and that it comes from the heart.
dining room set she wanted all her life.” facility after her mother, who died of complications
of tuberculosis when Marsha was only seven years
— Marsha Moeller
That spirit of generosity is evident in Marsha’s own old. “I think of her every single day,” she said quietly.
commitment to Providence St. Joseph Hospital. “I didn’t have her physical presence, but I do feel like
In addition to her outright and planned gifts, she she’s been very present in my life.”
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ANNUAL REPORT
$2,078,498
IMPACT
YOUR da Vinci Single-Port Surgical System
New technology allows surgeons to
perform the complex surgery via one
small incision with less post-op scarring
and improved clinical outcomes.
Through your generosity, $22,520,697 was raised in 2020
$315,000
Tablo Portable Dialysis System
to enhance patient care at Providence St. Joseph Hospital. 6 portable dialysis machines treat
patients while in the hospital,
More than 3,249 donors made 5,673 gifts. a particular need due to the
COVID-19 surge.
Because of your generosity, you helped
us raise a record-breaking $22.5 million in
$80,949
Emergency Preparedness and
2020. Your commitment strengthens our Response for COVID-19
capacity to transform patient care, advance Provided emergency swabs for testing,
our technology, prepare for the unexpected, caregiver support, meals and personal
educate our caregivers and improve the protective equipment.
health of our community. Thank you for your
continued support.
— Jeremy S. Zoch, PhD, MHA, FACHE
Chief Executive
$35,338
Nursing and Caregiver Scholarships
10 caregivers received scholarships to
further their education and leadership.
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PATIENT STORY
A NEW BEGINNING
AFTER COVID-19
When Luis Guillen and his wife of 21 years, caregivers and patients at Providence
Lindsay, first developed COVID-19 in January, St. Joseph, particularly in the Emergency
it seemed like a mild case of the flu. Care Center. Philanthropic contributions
funded PPE, testing swabs, meals, thank-
“I wasn’t feeling sick at all, just a little you gifts — even the creation of a separate
shortness of breath,” reflected Luis, who COVID-19 emergency room to prevent the
works in construction. The Santa Ana family spread of the illness to non-COVID patients.
immediately quarantined, but discovered they
all had tested positive — Luis, Lindsay, their As he was being prepared for discharge from
pregnant daughter and their son-in-law. the ER, his nurse, Danica Suchy, RN, noticed
that Luis had tears in his eyes. “COVID turned
Luis soon lost his sense of taste and smell. my life around,” Luis confessed. “As soon as I
Then, his appetite disappeared, causing him got diagnosed, I knew I had to stop smoking
to lose weight and become jaundiced. A week or it would kill me. Now I get to continue my
into his illness, Luis had stopped smoking, but life with my family.”
was still too sick to get out of bed. Lindsay
knew his condition was deteriorating quickly, As Danica congratulated him, Luis began to
so she took him to Providence St. Joseph cry. “I’m going to be a grandpa in three weeks,”
Hospital Emergency Care Center. he explained. “Because of you guys, I get to go
home and meet my first grandchild.”
“I believe it affected me that way because I
smoked a pack a day,” said Luis. “I tried to quit Luis is home now recovering. His strength is
for years, but with my grandson and COVID…” slowly coming back, and he is beginning to
he said, shaking his head. “I’m ruining my gain back some of the 50 pounds he lost over
health and my wife’s.” the course of his illness. He has maintained
his commitment to a healthy life without
As Luis received medication and IV fluids, smoking. And best of all, he is enjoying his
the Providence St. Joseph staff allowed grandson — born on February 2, at Providence
Lindsay to stay by his side. “I was really St. Joseph.
appreciative of them letting me stay with
Luis in the ER,” she said. Luis is deeply grateful for his second chance
and for the compassionate care he received.
“The staff was wonderful,” agreed Luis. “There’s no greater gift in life than to give. The
“They took really good care of me. I didn’t feel caregivers are putting their lives at risk every
worried, and they made me feel comfortable.” day. It must feel good to save a life!” he said.
Throughout the pandemic, community To support our Emergency Response
support for COVID-19 relief has made and Recovery efforts, please visit
a tremendous difference for frontline sjofoundation.org/donate.
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PLANNED GIVING
CAREGIVER’S
PASSIONATE
DEDICATION
LEAVES A LEGACY
Carole Sell’s planned gift
helps future generations
After the order of the Sisters of Sacred Heart dissolved, Sister
AN IMPACT FOR THE FUTURE
and educator Carole Rae Sell enrolled at California State Carole and Albert Sell
University Long Beach and obtained her master’s degree in
microbiology. She took on positions at other organizations,
including Children’s Hospital Orange County (CHOC), before
joining Providence St. Joseph Hospital where she worked for
For most of us, real estate represents a it is important to consider the unique options
many years in the lab.
significant part of our wealth. Whether you hold that may be available.
property for investment, business purposes, or
personal use, real estate can play a significant There are many ways to give. Knowing the
There are many people who enjoy the work they do and are fond Sister Frances Dunn
of the organization for which they work. There are others who
role in your legacy planning and provide a means differences between gift options can help you
are passionate about their work and believe in the organization’s Legacy Society
to make a creative gift benefiting you and meet your planning goals in highly rewarding
mission; that was Carole. She and her husband Albert were
Providence St. Joseph Hospital. ways — from making the most of potential tax
married more than 40 years and were longtime residents of If you have questions about
benefits to increasing your impact by increasing
Orange County. Although they did not have children, they had making a legacy gift to Providence
There are many types of real estate: personal the amount of your gift. We are grateful for
several nieces and nephews who they adored. St. Joseph Hospital or if you
residence, farm, vacation home, condominium, the generosity of our donors. Whether you are
vacant lot, inherited property, undeveloped land, interested in bequests, gifts of real estate, or have already made the hospital a
After retiring from her position at Providence St. Joseph, beneficiary of your estate plans, it
investment real estate, commercial property, a variety of other giving options, it would be a
Carole and Albert traveled extensively. All the while, the would be our pleasure to recognize
or rental property. If you own real estate that privilege to help you explore satisfying ways to
hospital’s mission — continued advancement of the quality of you as a member of the Sister
qualifies as long-term capital gain property, support Providence St. Joseph Hospital.
health care for those in the community, especially those most Frances Dunn Legacy Society.
vulnerable — continued to resonate with her. To show her deep
appreciation for the hospital, Carole decided to make a legacy Please contact Philip D. Barker,
gift to the hospital through a bequest in her trust. JD, CFRE, executive director
estate and gift planning,
To establish this type of gift: In the summer of 2017, Carole passed away, putting into at 714-338-9105 or at
effect her trust. A beneficiary of her parents’ estate, she Philip.Barker@providence.org.
Contact
your plan administrator to Name
Providence St. Joseph Hospital left a $9 million legacy gift to fund the establishment of a
1 obtain a beneficiary designation form.
2 Foundation as beneficiary, or program related to hospice and palliative care. Carole’s years
contingent beneficiary. of dedication to Providence St. Joseph through her work,
generosity and faith cannot be overstated. Her kindness will
For more information, contact Philip D. Barker, JD, CFRE, executive director estate and gift establish a legacy of compassionate care as her gift will bring
planning, at 714-338-9105 or at Philip.Barker@providence.org. immense benefit to vulnerable groups for generations to come.
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GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
PRESIDENTIAL
PARTNERS
Creating hope one neighbor at a time
Every day, patients come to Partners who have been influential in
Providence St. Joseph Hospital with developing a culture of philanthropy at
one thing in common: hope. Whether Providence St. Joseph Hospital.
it’s the birth of a child or fighting
cancer, compassionate care and Become a Presidential Partner
advanced medicine mark their journey. today by making a gift to Providence
None of this would not be possible St. Joseph Hospital at sjofoundation.
without the support of our generous org/donate. Your tax-deductible gift
family of donors who help ensure can support a variety of hospital
access to the latest treatments, services, from Cancer Services or the
the most comprehensive treatment Heart and Vascular Center to the new
programs and state-of-the-art Progressive Care Center.
facilities and equipment.
By donating to Providence St. Joseph
Presidential Partners is a society Hospital and becoming a Presidential
of friends who provide exceptional Partner, you help fulfill a mission
leadership in support of Providence St. started in 1929: to improve the
Joseph Hospital through their annual health and quality of life of people
contributions of $1,000 or more. In in the communities we serve.
addition to many other activities and
courtesies, Presidential Partners For more information on
are invited to the annual President’s Presidential Partners, please
Reception in the spring and a Health contact BreeAnn Shaver, fundraising
Care Lecture in the fall. We are coordinator, at 714-347-7900 or
thankful to the over 300 Presidential BreeAnn.Shaver@providence.org.
Presidential Partners, Dawn and John Nagel,
have been loyal supporters of Providence
St. Joseph Hospital for over 20 years.
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BOARD SPOTLIGHT
MEET GEMMA SEIDL
Veteran nurse and executive
brings expertise to the Board
From the time she was a young girl, awards, and was the VIA Excellence
Gemma Seidl, RN, MSN, MPH, PHN, honoree in 2014.
knew her destiny. “I thought, ‘I want to
be a nurse. I know I want to take care of Today, Gemma serves not only as the
patients,’” she remembered. hospital’s executive director of acute care
services, nursing operations and clinical
Born and raised in the Philippines, informatics systems, but also as a vital
Gemma was the youngest of nine — seven member of the Foundation Board. “As a
brothers and one sister. “That made me board member and caregiver, I’m front and
driven,” she said with a laugh. Already center on the needs of the hospital and the
practicing as a neonatal nurse, she came population we serve,” explained Gemma.
to the United States in 1995. Gemma
quickly found work at a hospital in Los Gemma’s presence on the Board helps
Angeles, where she served for 13 years, provide donors with a clinical perspective
five of those as Chief Nursing Officer. — sharing a patient experience, the need
for new equipment or the impact of
Later, when she was working on her caregiver scholarships. “One of my goals is
master’s degree at Cal State Fullerton, a to share feedback on what the Foundation
professor recommended Providence St. Board has supported at the hospital and to
Joseph Hospital, knowing that she would ensure that their purchases are being used
be drawn to the culture of a faith-based to save patient lives and improve caregiver
health care organization. Gemma jumped work environments,” she noted.
at the chance, joining Providence
St. Joseph as nurse manager for the She is also serving as honorary chair of the
52-bed critical care unit in 2008. 2021 Celebration, which will raise funds for
the hospital’s new Progressive Care Unit.
As a board member and Over her 30-year career, she has been
recognized as an authority on sepsis, According to Gemma, philanthropy is
caregiver, I’m front and center critical care and nursing leadership; essential to ensuring that Providence
on the needs of the hospital she has also done extensive work St. Joseph thrives. “I am glad and blessed
and the population we serve. on accreditation. Gemma has been to be a part of Providence St. Joseph,”
nominated several times for Providence she smiled.
— Gemma Seidl, St. Joseph’s Values in Action (VIA)
RN, MSN, MPH, PHN
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PATIENT STORY
ROBOTIC SURGERY
HELPS PATIENT FIGHT CANCER
Though Ron Cambra has a family history of Bill and Elaine John
prostate cancer, he never thought he would be
next. But at his physical, his physician noted that
CORPORATE PARTNERS
his prostate specific antigen (PSA) level was high.
After further testing, Ron was diagnosed with
prostate cancer. As a resident of Orange, he knew
he wanted to come to Providence St. Joseph
Hospital. After meeting urologist, Brian Norouzi,
MD, he knew he had chosen the right place for
ENCOURAGE GIVING
care. Fortunately, they caught the cancer early.
B&B Plumbing owner joins Foundation Board
After exploring all treatment options, Ron elected
to have his prostate removed. “Dr. Norouzi shared Bill John’s first experience with Providence events, the Annual Kids Christmas Celebration
that the hospital was going to be receiving an St. Joseph Hospital was when he was asked and other fundraisers from the hospital.
advanced piece of equipment: the da Vinci to provide a plumbing repair service at the “We have met so many wonderful people
Single-Port Surgical System,” shared Ron. hospital after the passing of his boss in the during our decades of involvement,” recalled
“He asked if I wanted to be the first patient. I said, early 1980s. Elaine. “We’ve had amazing experiences
‘Of course! I trust you.’” throughout our journey.”
Bill and Elaine have now owned B&B Plumbing,
The technology, fully funded by philanthropy, Inc. for 36 years with a corporate focus on “Our grateful heart extends to giving back
allows surgeons to perform complex surgeries making a difference — a change for the better. to those with whom we have come to build
with delicate precision. The robot enters the body “Philanthropy and volunteerism are beautifully respectful, trusting and giving relationships,”
through one small incision above the belly button, Ron Cambra with his woven patterns in thread of our company,” said said Elaine.
allowing the surgeon to use the robot’s surgical wife and daughter Elaine. “Our B&B team is given opportunities
instruments to complete the procedure with a for involvement with our community by giving The Johns encourage other businesses to get
3D magnified view. their time, volunteering and/or giving back involved with the Foundation. “Be the change,
with treasures.” the hope and the kind heart that can leave
“The morning of the surgery, I was scared. This “Thank God this technology is available at a lasting impact in the lives of others,” said
was the first time I’d ever been admitted to a Providence St. Joseph,” he said. “Thank you to “We are a service-based company, therefore Elaine. “Reach in, gift the time by volunteering
hospital,” Ron recalled. But when he awoke from everyone there. They saved my life.” social responsibility came pretty naturally and or give of your treasures. Any amount of this
surgery, he had no pain, was able to eat and drink — begins at the time of hire,” shared Bill. “Whether will result in big change.”
even walk around the unit. “It was nothing like what The single-port surgical system is currently preparing meals at the Isaiah House in Santa
my family experienced when they were patients used for robotic prostate surgery, but its use can Ana, wrapping gifts for children during the The Foundation is honored to welcome
elsewhere and didn’t have the advantage of this expand to include kidney, pelvic and gynecological holidays or giving to our most recent campaign Elaine as a new Foundation board member
new technology.” surgeries as well. For more information on how of building a well in a third-world country, we this year and looks forward to the impact
you can support the Center for Cancer Prevention unite as a team.” that she will have on the Board. For more
Five days later, Ron was back at work part-time. and Treatment, contact Heather Harwell, information about Corporate Partners, contact
Two weeks later, he was back full-time and walking director of major gifts, at 714-347-7900 or B&B Plumbing, Inc. has been a Corporate Shannon King Ginter, manager, special events
his dog. Ron encourages everyone to get tested, Heather.Harwell@providence.org. Partner at Providence St. Joseph Hospital and corporate relations, at 714-347-7900 or
and not to fear the unknown. since 2006, having supported fundraising Shannon.King@providence.org.
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A T H R E E - PA R T S E R I E S : M I N D , B O DY & S P I R I T
SAVE THE DATE!
Monday, July 19, 2021, at Pelican Hill Golf Club
Centaurus Financial, Inc.
proudly supports the
2021 Providence St. Joseph Hospital Golf Tournament
Play Your Part. PLEASE JOIN US
Providence St. Joseph Hospital supports our community
Supporting the NEW PROGRESSIVE CARE UNIT
with informative, inspirational luncheons for
philanthropic women of all ages and backgrounds.
#1 Golf Tournament During our three-part series,
in Orange County – 2020 you and a guest can learn about:
Top 5 Golf Tournament TOPIC 1: THE MIND
in Orange County – 2019
TOPIC 2: THE BODY
See you this year!
TOPIC 3: THE SPIRIT
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT EITHER OF THESE EVENTS, PLEASE CONTACT
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