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T here are signs that our economy is beginning to recover. Th at very tentative comment is typical of how
most of us describe what we all hope is the end of a brutal recession that created fi nancial distress for
millions of families.
In the healthcare industry, charity care spiked as job losses led to increasing numbers of uninsured
patients. At the same time, elective procedures, often a source of revenue for providers, declined as people
forestalled the expense of deductibles or waited out insurance coverage lapses.
As a non-profi t, mission-driven organization, Baptist Health continued to provide medical care to all who
sought it, regardless of their ability to pay. In 2010, the hospitals and services of Baptist Health provided
$104.9 million in community benefi t.
Th e depth of the recession impacted people at all economic levels, igniting concern nationally that
philanthropy would decline as needs rose. Many philanthropists did experience fi nancial setbacks that
delayed or reduced their ability to give at their customary levels, but so many courageously stepped
forward to respond to the needs of others.
Th erefore, in this issue of Faces of Philanthropy, we celebrate courage. Tylee and Pat Wilson courageously
journeyed through cancer, culminating in a gift to establish a cancer care center at Baptist Beaches. Eileen
and Mike Grebe’s cancer ordeal led them to become advocates for breast cancer patients. Th e physicians
of Emergency Resource Group meet the critical, urgent needs of our community daily, while Judge Jerry
Murray takes on the complex issues aff ecting families in court. Finally, there’s the courage of Paul and Amy
Wilson. Th e serious illness of their newborn baby and his care at Wolfson Children’s Hospital inspired them
to initiate fundraising events that will help the children of our community for many years to come.
Th ese are philanthropists for whom personal adversity or professional challenges became not an excuse to
withhold, but an inspiration to step forward to help others, even during a severe recession. Th is is courage.
And courage in many forms is needed to reverse the impact the recession has had on our personal lives
and on our community. I hope the stories of those who continue to fi nd ways to give to others and who are
leading us all to better lives will be as uplifting to you as they are to us.
Sincerely,
Marlene M. Spalten, FAHP, CFRE
Vice President, Baptist Health
Executive Director, Baptist Health Foundation
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Baptist Health Foundation Board of Trustees
Baptist Health Foundation Inc. supports the health system’s mission through philanthropy and stewardship of gifts that enable Baptist Health hospitals—Baptist Medical Center, Baptist Beaches, Baptist Nassau, Baptist South and Wolfson Children’s Hospital—to continually serve patients and their families and other community healthcare needs.
Offi cers:Offi cers:C. Mac Holley - ChairDennis L. Blackburn - Vice ChairCleve E. Warren - SecretaryNeal J. Von Stein - Treasurer
Members:Members:Chris B. BallStacy BergPaul C. BoslandRobin BradburyArthur W. Browning, MDSylvia Coma
Faces of Philanthropy is published by Baptist Health Foundation
Managing EditorMarlene M. Spalten, FAHP, CFREVice President, Baptist HealthExecutive Director, Baptist Health Foundation
Contributing WritersMegan DenkMarlene SpaltenMarcia Mattson
Senior EditorVikki A. Mioduszewski, APR
Art DirectorLaura Gaver
DesignerKelly Young
Contributing PhotographersMichael LeGrandTammy Czigan
Shown on the cover: Tylee and Pat Wilson
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Valuing the importance of making care simple Tylee and Pat Wilson created their own foundation focusing on health care and education.
Championing excellence in emergency care and philanthropyERG was the fi rst specialty group to staff a Northeast Florida hospital emergency center – that of Baptist Medical Center.
Using our strengthsThrough the hard work of a grass-roots committee and the generosity of the Northeast Florida community, the Ultra Marathon raised another $550,000 for Wolfson Children’s Hospital.
“It’s not fair that kids get sick.”Judge Murray doesn’t really like kids. He just thinks it’s unfair that they get so sick. So he has arranged for his entire estate to pass to Wolfson Children’s Hospital to provide care for children who are affl icted with disease and suffering.
Giving up something for someone elseNow cancer-free, Eileen Grebe is helping others in Northeast Florida through the Grebe family’s philanthropic support for the Margaret and Robert Hill Breast Center.
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Michael DiazLarry J. FairmanMichael GrebeWilliam L. GreenKathy Barco JossimArthur J. LeeShannon MillerKurt W. Mori, MDShyam B. Paryani, MDMary PietanUnni C. Thomas, MDJohn H. Williams, Jr.Michael S. Wolfson
EmeritusHugh H. Jones Jr.
Ex Offi cioA. Hugh Greene, FACHEPresident & CEO, Baptist HealthMarlene M. Spalten, FAHP, CFRE Vice President, Baptist Health Executive Director, Baptist Health Foundation
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J. Tylee and Pat Wilson fi rst discovered Ponte Vedra in the
early 1970s, when they lived in Winston-Salem, N.C. Th e
couple stayed at the Ponte Vedra Inn Cottages on their way to
the Florida Keys.
It was a fateful discovery. Th e beaches community will benefi t
for many years to come from the Wilsons’ vision, generosity
and commitment.
Th e Wilsons bought a home in Sawgrass Country Club as a vacation destination in
1978. Tylee was president and chief executive offi cer then of RJR Foods, Inc., a food
and beverage subsidiary of RJ Reynolds.
Th e couple decided to make Jacksonville a permanent home after Tylee’s 1987
retirement as chairman and CEO of RJR Nabisco, a position in which he led the
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creation of an international tobacco subsidiary, oversaw RJR’s shipping business and
negotiated the acquisition of Nabisco Brands.
Northeast Florida had many features Pat and Tylee wanted – great options for medical
care, a change of weather, a good airport and easy access to the water. Avid boaters, Tylee
and Pat moved to Epping Forest Yacht Club in 1989.
Th e couple brought a wealth of community service knowledge and organizational
expertise with them. Tylee had served on the Board of Visitors for the University of
North Carolina at Chapel Hill, as well as for Wake Forest University. He also served on
corporate boards, including American Heritage Life Insurance Company, Avis Rent-A-Car
Systems, Th e Firestone Tire and Rubber Company and BellSouth Corp.
Wake Forest University now includes the J. Tylee
Wilson Leadership Level, a fl oor that houses all
of the leadership organizations on campus, and
the J. Tylee Wilson Chair in Business Ethics.
Tylee was invited by O’Neal Douglas, chair,
to serve on the Baptist Medical Center Board
of Directors in 1988. Th at same year, Bill
Mason asked Tylee to chair Th e Foundation
for Healthcare (now known as Baptist Health
Foundation) and to lead a capital campaign for
the new Wolfson Children’s Hospital building.
Th e campaign was a huge success, raising $17
million for Wolfson Children’s and garnering
a national award in video production for a commercial created locally. While his
organizational leadership was instrumental, both Tylee and Pat also demonstrated
their personal commitment through their own philanthropic support of Baptist
Health projects.
In 2010, the Wilsons created their own foundation focusing on health care and education.
“Helping others is something we’ve always believed in,” Pat said.
Th e Wilsons are very intentional with their philanthropic support.
“Whatever we do will be meaningful, not maintenance,” Tylee said.
Th e Wilsons’ most recent gift to Baptist Health is no diff erent. After Tylee was treated for
lung cancer at Baptist Medical Center Beaches, the Wilsons wanted to create a center that
would provide comprehensive services to cancer patients and their families. It was just
the latest contribution of Tylee Wilson, who has served as a trusted and valued adviser
to Baptist Health’s leadership for more than 20 years. Th e concept came about through
meetings Tylee had with his oncologist, Morris Dees, MD.
Pat and Tylee Wilson review
plans for the new cancer
care center with oncologists:
Morris Dees, MD, and
Abhijt Deshmukh, MD.
“ “ Helping others
is something we’ve
always believed in.”
Pat Wilson
Whatever we do
will be meaningful,
not maintenance.”
Tylee Wilson
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Th e Wilson Cancer Care Center was designed through the collaboration of Baptist
Health administrative and clinical leadership, physicians and the Wilsons. In addition to
clinical service offi ces and labs, the Wilson Center houses a multimedia research library,
meeting space for support groups, the Baptist Beaches Multidisciplinary Breast Care
Clinic, the offi ces of Hematology Oncology Associates/Integrated Community Oncology
Network and the Florida Radiation Oncology Group.
Pat is a member of the Beaches Auxiliary and volunteers weekly
at the Wilson Center, assisting patients and their families.
She values the importance of making access to care simple –
especially during the stressful and chaotic time following a
cancer diagnosis.
“Patients won’t have to move from one place to another to consult
with physicians and receive treatment from their medical care
team,” Pat said. “Th ey will have everything in one place.”
At the opening of the Wilson Cancer Care Center, enjoying
the resource room are oncologist Morris Dees, MD;
Development Director Kerrie Slattery; Board Chair Ernie
Bono; donors Pat and Tylee Wilson; Breast Care Coordinator
Beth Bartleson; and Hospital President Eddie Sim.
“ Patients won’t
have to move from
one place to another.”
Pat Wilson
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those generous gifts will help fund Wolfson Children’s Hospital’s growth
and expansion. Please consider patronizing these local stores that
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Nu2U Retail
Orange Tree Hot Dogs
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A growing list of retailers are
committing to support Wolfson
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Retail Partnership Program.
Once staff ed by rotating physicians, emergency rooms of the past provided a place
for patients to meet with their doctors and for patients without doctors to receive
medical care.
Today, emergency services are fast-paced, technologically sophisticated and provided
by emergency physicians who are specially trained in the diagnosis, prevention and
management of acute and urgent medical needs of patients of all ages.
Emergency Resource Group (ERG) helped lead this transition
in emergency care. ERG was the fi rst specialty group to staff a
Northeast Florida hospital emergency center – that of Baptist
Medical Center.
Matt Rill, MD, Emergency Center Director, Baptist Medical Center South
excellence in emergency care
“ As physicians, we
chose a fi eld to help
people, and giving
back philanthropically
is just an extension of
that work.”
Matt Rill, MD
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ERG was formed in 1978 by a group of four physicians,
including Richard Stromberg, MD, in reaction to a new
recognition of emergency medicine training by the American
Board of Medical Specialties.
Dr. Stromberg understood the value of having
a physician group in Jacksonville dedicated
to emergency medicine. In the 30 years since
the practice was created, ERG has grown from
four to 90 physicians who continue to provide
leadership and important involvement in
Baptist Health. For example, Dr. Stromberg is
the past chief of the Medical Staff at Baptist
Medical Center and currently serves on the
Board of Baptist Medical Center South.
Th e Emergency Center functions as the front
door for Baptist Medical Center, admitting 46
percent of all patients seen annually. ERG physicians are sensitive to the fact that medical
diagnoses made in the Emergency Center can often have a physical and emotional eff ect
on both the patient and family. In addition to the patient’s clinical needs, emergency
medicine doctors are also in the customer service business for the families of patients
and other medical staff who are impacted by the emergency.
Baptist Health’s four adult hospitals are accredited by the Society of Chest Pain Centers,
and depend on ERG physicians to respond appropriately to the symptoms of heart
attack. Baptist Medical Center and Baptist South also are Primary Stroke Centers.
In 2010, more than 228,000 patients were seen in the fi ve
Baptist Health emergency centers, which include the Children’s
Emergency Center.
When Baptist Health embarked on its 2002 capital campaign, “Expanding our Circle
of Care,” ERG physicians responded to the need to raise capital for building the new
Baptist Heart Hospital and Baptist Medical Center South. Dr. Stromberg was a physician
champion for the campaign and raised more than $3.5 million in philanthropic support
from physicians.
Because emergency medicine touches every department of a hospital, the physicians at
ERG made their gift to the campaign in honor of retired radiologist, Paul Mori, MD, a
pillar in the physician community and in the history of Baptist Health.
Later, when Baptist Medical Center Nassau was raising philanthropic support for a
new patient building, ERG responded again, this time honoring retired Baptist Health
President and CEO William “Bill” Mason with a generous gift for that project.
Richard Stromberg,
MD, chief of Emergency
Medicine, Baptist Medical
Center Emergency Center
“ We are only
improving the
environment we
practice in.”
Richard Stromberg, MD
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As Dr. Stromberg explained to fellow physicians, “We are
only improving the environment we practice in and, by
extension, the patients served here.”
Most recently, ERG was involved in philanthropic eff orts
at Baptist South. After opening in 2005, Baptist South
saw unanticipated growth in emergency visits. In 2010,
more than 41,000 visits were made to the Emergency
Center. Ambulance arrivals have increased by 25 percent
since the hospital was built, and hospital admissions grew
by 27 percent.
“We anticipated having 37 cases a day
when the hospital opened; we are now
averaging 125, and are responding to that
growth curve,” said Matt Rill, MD, a physician with
ERG and director of the Baptist Medical Center South
Emergency Center.
Baptist South recently launched a 20,000-square-foot
expansion of the Emergency Center that will nearly double
the size of the present work space. As philanthropic eff orts
began to support this expansion, the physicians at ERG
responded again. Dr. Rill is working with his colleagues to
help build awareness and support for the expansion.
Th e new area will create a calm and supportive
environment for patients and their families.
“As physicians, we chose a fi eld to help people, and giving
back philanthropically is just an extension of that work,”
Dr. Rill said.
Children’s Hospital
The One to Grow On Ultra Marathon would like to thank the
Northeast Florida community for your support in raising more
than $550,000 toward the purchase of a 3 Tesla MRI.
Thank you to our 2010 Sponsors:
If you are interested in learning more about how you can become involved in the 2012 One to Grow On Ultra Marathon,
contact the Foundation at: 9 04.2 02.2 919.
S ave the DateJanuary 28, 2012 at the Jacksonville Landing
Vince and LindaFerrigno
Champion Sponsor:
SEI
THE PLAYERS Championship
Major Sponsor:
WW Gay Mechanical Contractors / WW Gay Fire Protection
Contributing Sponsors:
BBVA Compass
Corrigo Health Care Solutions
Dimensional Insight
Metro Square Offi ce Park
Sunshine State Health Plan
United Healthcare of Florida
For more information, contact the Foundation at 904.202.2919 | www.e-baptisthealth.com/golf
September 22, 2011
The Classic
S cholarship Golf TournamentBaptist Health Foundation
Team Sponsors:
AvMed Bank of America Merrill LynchBrooks Rehabilitation CIGNA Healthcare of Florida Inc. Florida Radiation Oncology GroupLBA Certifi ed Public AccountantsMiller ElectricOnCURE Medical CorpOwens & MinorPrice Waterhouse Coopers Smith Hulsey & BuseySunTrustSwisher International, Inc.The Brumos CompaniesWells Fargo BankZanett Commercial Solutions, Inc
Hole Sponsors:
Alter+CareAT&TAuld & White ConstructorsBank of New York MellonBaptist Pharmacy PavilionBCC Financial Management Services, Inc.Beson 4 Media GroupBlueCross BlueShield of FloridaBorland-Groover ClinicCentury Ambulance Services, Inc.CernerCrothall Services GroupDiversifi ed Clinical Elekta, Inc.EmdeonErnst & YoungFickling ConstructionFlagler Development GroupGresham Smith and PartnersHarden Hartley PressThe Haskell CompanyHealthcare’s Cooperative Credit UnionHumana, Inc.Integrated Community Oncology NetworkJacksonville Jaguars Ltd.Lender Processing ServicesMag Mutual InsuranceMcKessonMDI Healthcare SolutionsMoran CreativePremier BeveragePromo DepotRegency Electric CompanyResMedSmith Brothers Plastering Co.SNS RecoverySolantic Baptist Urgent CareSynovus Bank of JacksonvilleTravel LeadersValicVitalize Consulting SolutionsVitalz
Providing academic scholarships to local nurses and medical professionals
Thank you to our 2010 Sponsors:
Save the Date:
Th rough the hard work of the committee and the generosity
of the Northeast Florida community, the One to Grow On
Ultra Marathon raised another $550,000 for Wolfson
Children’s Hospital.
Paul and Amy Wilson were both endurance athletes when they met through a local
triathlon club. Two years later, the couple married, and were thrilled when they learned
they were expecting a little boy.
At the birth of their son Luke, however, the Wilsons experienced many emotions, including
fear. Luke was born with spina bifi da, a condition in which his spinal cord protruded
through an opening in his lower back.
Discovering Luke’s spina bifi da was frightening, but the Wilsons were comforted and
encouraged by the physicians and nurses at Baptist Medical Center Beaches who delivered
Luke and immediately arranged for him to be transported to Wolfson Children’s Hospital
for specialized care.
Th e Wilson family
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Amy remembers the kindness of Peter, the transporter who helped
move Luke from Baptist Beaches to the Newborn Intensive Care
Unit (NICU) at Wolfson Children’s Hospital.
Th ree days after his birth, doctors at Wolfson Children’s diff used Luke’s spinal cord to allow
his spine to grow straight. Th en, just when the family thought the worst was over, Luke
developed hydrocephalus, which required physicians to implant a shunt to relieve the fl uid
build-up on his brain.
Th e Wilsons spent a total of 12 days in the NICU at Wolfson Children’s with Luke. During
those long days when Paul wasn’t by his son’s side or running to relieve the tension, he
walked the halls of Wolfson Children’s Hospital. It was
on one of those walks that he saw the Wolfson History
Board and learned the hospital was celebrating an
important birthday – 35 years of serving children.
Th is gave him an idea. Paul decided he could run a mile
for every year of that history and possibly raise some
money for the hospital. He met with his running friend
Saswata Roy, MD, a Wolfson pediatric craniofacial
surgeon, and then the two of them met with a strong
group of volunteers who had approached Baptist
Health Foundation about starting a new fundraising
event to benefi t Wolfson Children’s Hospital.
Paul also learned Wolfson was actually started as a unit
of Baptist Medical Center. Th at made the upcoming
birthday its 55th, not its 35th. But Paul and Dr. Roy were undaunted – they still agreed to
run 55 miles, and planning for the Ultra Marathon was launched.
Th e theme became “One To Grow On – Because Every Child
Deserves Another Birthday.” Th e planning committee felt the theme
appropriately tied together the cause of helping sick children with the celebration of
Wolfson Children’s many years of service.
To mark those 55 years, the committee identifi ed 55 children,
including Luke Wilson, who had been Wolfson patients and whose
families were eager to share their stories. Each child, supported
by a sponsor, was represented on a giant birthday cake placed in
front of the hospital in January 2010, prior to the Ultra Marathon.
WJXT Channel 4 became the media sponsor and held a telethon
for the event. Excitement spread throughout the community.
Runners start the Run 5
to Keep Kids Alive.
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On January 30, 2010, six Ultra
Marathoners, including Paul Wilson, ran
55 miles each in times ranging from 11
hours to 12 hours, 10 minutes. As they
were fi nishing their last laps, the 55
children and their families gathered for a
birthday celebration while more than 800 runners completed a
5-mile fun run. Th at year the One to Grow On Ultra Marathon
grossed $550,000 for Wolfson Children’s Hospital.
Because of its huge success, the committee committed to hosting the event again in
2011, and 55 new Wolfson kids were selected. Th e event was moved from Treaty Oak
Park to the Jacksonville Landing, and Paul was joined by nine other Ultra Marathoners to
run the course again. Th rough the hard work of the committee and the generosity of the
Northeast Florida community, the Ultra Marathon raised another $550,000 for Wolfson
Children’s Hospital.
“It was just an idea. Everyone who became involved made it work,” Amy noted.
Paul and Amy Wilson describe their idea to give back as perfect timing. Before they had
Luke, the Wilsons had been reading a book, Blueprint for Life, which discusses fi nding a
passion. For Paul, that passion is running. It sustained him during Luke’s illness and gave
him the means for creating awareness and fi nancial support for a cause to which he is
deeply committed.
Th e Ultra Marathon wasn’t Paul’s fi rst philanthropic
endeavor. He ran his fi rst ironman for the American
Diabetes Association.
“God knows our strengths, and gives us a nudge,” he
refl ected. “If we obey, we will always be surprised at
the outcome. It is always so much more rewarding
than we could have imagined.”
A giant birthday cake held
candles dedicated to each of
the 55 children.
Amy and Paul Wilson enjoy a very
special moment with their son Luke at
the Ultra Marathon.
“ “
God knows our
strengths, and
gives us a nudge.
If we obey, we will
always be surprised
at the outcome. It is
always so much more
rewarding than we
could have imagined.”
Paul Wilson
It was just an idea.
Everyone else who
became involved made
it work.”
Amy Wilson
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Children’s Hospital
T hank you
& sharing yours... for your help in telling the Wolfson Children’s Hospital story...
Judge Jerry Murray doesn’t really like kids. He just thinks it’s
unfair that they get so sick. So he has arranged for his entire
estate to pass to Wolfson Children’s Hospital – to provide care
for children who are affl icted with disease and suff ering.
Jerry never had his own children and when he’s around other people’s kids, it confi rms
for him the wisdom of that choice. And yet several years ago, after realizing that his
will was sorely out of date – “most of the people who would inherit were already dead”
– he began a very systematic search for a new benefi ciary. Over a number of weeks,
he read through the descriptions of hundreds of charitable organizations listed in the
Federal Resource Book. He was struck with the sheer number of worthy causes they
represented and became overwhelmed by the decision he needed to make. (Jerry later
brought to our attention the fact that Wolfson Children’s wasn’t listed! We remedied
that oversight and, over the past few years, have received in excess of $50,000 from
federal employees.)
Judge Jerry Murray
“It’s not fair that kids get sick.”
A judge becomes devoted to Wolfson
Children’s patients in his quest for a
meaningful cause.
by Marlene Sparten, FAHP, CFRE
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One day on his commute to Tallahassee, where he presided over a federal appeals court
one week a month, he noted the logo on Wolfson Children’s Hospital and it struck him:
What could be more worthy of support than a hospital that cares for children who are
sick or injured?
After researching Wolfson Children’s online, Jerry
contacted Baptist Health Foundation to confi rm the legal
name of the hospital. He had made his decision and was
relieved to know that his estate would directly benefi t the
children served by Wolfson.
“I thought it was done,” said Jerry, “and it was only
just beginning.”
Th rough the Foundation he met Wolfson Children’s
Hospital leadership and other supporters, toured
the hospital several times and was asked to
address the Society of 1955 (of which he is now a
member). He has made valuable suggestions for
building support for the hospital that have helped
the Foundation acquire new donors and increase
donation revenue. His philanthropy is valued and
his friendship is treasured.
Jerry has led a very interesting life. After losing
his mother at birth, he spent the fi rst six weeks of his life in the hospital “in a neonatal
box,” as Jerry says. At the age of 15, he lost his father and was raised by a nanny and
stepmother, which might help explain his independent spirit.
Born and raised in New York, he attended private schools. Jerry started his education
at Boston College, graduated from the University of Colorado, and attended law school
in California. He pursued law as a career in the footsteps of his father and grandfather,
and was fi rst appointed to his current position in 2001. He’s lived in Colorado,
Wyoming, North Carolina, California and Massachusetts, and has traveled the world
extensively, including visits to some of the most remote regions on earth. His favorite
trip was one to the Canadian Arctic. He’s planning a three-month trip around the world
to celebrate his retirement.
Judge Jerry Murray with fellow
Wolfson Children’s Hospital
supporter Karen Wolfson
“ I thought it was
done, and it was only
just beginning.”
Jerry Murray
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While Judge Murray’s attitude about
children has not changed much – “they’re
noisy, messy and chaotic” – he has become
a strong advocate for Wolfson Children’s
Hospital. And he wears that new role every
day in court. Jerry has acquired a collection
of children-themed neckties that peek out
of the collar of his black robe. His court
clerks have noticed and complimented
him on the look. He hopes others will be
inspired by his passion for Wolfson.
“ Patients won’t
have to be moved
from one end of town
to another”
Pat Wilson
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Baptist Health
Foundation at a Glance
Th e Foundation advances the health system’s mission through philanthropy and
stewardship of gifts that enable Baptist Medical Center, Baptist Beaches, Baptist
Nassau, Baptist South and Wolfson Children’s Hospital to
continually serve patients and their families and support
community healthcare needs.
Th e Foundation was established in 1985 to be the
conduit for all of the fundraising activities that
support Baptist Health. It is governed by a Board
of Trustees and supported by many dedicated
donors and volunteers. Volunteer groups raise
money on behalf of the Foundation through
Giving Circles and business partnerships. Th e
Women’s Board, Patrons of the Hearts and the
Wolfson Bass Tournament are affi liated with the
Foundation and contribute to the health system’s
overall fundraising eff orts.
FY 2010 Fundraising Numbers
Th e total raised in FY 2010 was
$9,816,865.
Current Fundraising Priorities include:Baptist South Emergency Center, Baptist Beaches patient services,
Margaret and Robert Hill Breast Center, Neuroscience Center, Wolfson Children’s
Hospital expansion
Foundation Services to DonorsEstate PlanningLoyal supporters of Baptist Health are invited to take advantage of the complimentary
estate planning services off ered through Baptist Health Foundation. In 2006, the
Foundation retained the services of Th e Heaton Smith Group, a leading national
charitable estate planning services fi rm.
Medallion ProgramTh e Medallion Program allows the Foundation to provide support for donors who
have entered our healthcare system. For more information on how to join the
Medallion Program, please contact the Foundation at 904.202.2919.
Foundation NewsTh e Advisory Group: In February 2010, Th e Foundation created Th e Advisory
Group, chaired by Dennis Blackburn, JD. Th is group brings together a select mix of
professionals with experience in planned giving, estate planning, taxes, fi nancial
planning and real estate. Th ese talented professionals share Baptist Health’s vision
of a healthier community in which people have access to quality health care, health
education and resources to prevent disease and encourage healthy living.
Michael Diaz Chief Operating Offi cer, Black Diamond
Mike is also involved in the Deerwood
Rotary. He received a bachelor’s degree
in Accounting and a master’s in Taxation
from the University of Florida. He and
his wife Kelly have four children.
Michael GrebeChairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Offi cer, Interline Brands
Mike is involved with the Jacksonville
Civic Council, the Chamber of Commerce
and he participated in Leadership
Jacksonville. He and his wife Eileen
have two children.
William L. GreenCommunity Volunteer
Bill retired from a 35-year career in
international marketing for Sherwood
Medical Industries. He and his wife
Sally are active with Wolfson Children’s
Hospital, including Patrons of the Hearts.
Arthur J. Lee President, Lee Wesley and Associates
Arthur founded Lee Wesley and
Associates, a company of more than
400 team members and managers. He
was appointed by Governor Jeb Bush as
Secretary/Treasurer of the Expressway
Authority Board. He and his wife Delores
have two children.
John H. Williams, Jr. Vice Chairman, Board of Directors, Stein Mart, Inc.
John has been active in a number of civic
and charitable organizations and served
on the Baptist Medical Center Board and
Baptist Health System Board, of which
he was board chair from 1995 to 2010.
Jack and his wife Norma have
two children.
B aptist Health Foundation is proud to
announce that the following individuals
have joined the Baptist Health Foundation Board of
Trustees in 2011:
Your Baptist Health Foundation Team
Th e Baptist Health Foundation staff is here to help meet your philanthropic ambitions
by supporting Baptist Health in its eff orts to fund new technologies and equipment,
expand facilities, provide increased care to those without adequate insurance, and
meet the fi nancial needs associated with delivering the best in health care.
If you would like additional information about Baptist Health
Foundation, please contact:
Baptist Health Foundation841 Prudential Drive, Suite 1300, Jacksonville, FL 32207
904.202.2919
Baptist Medical Center Baptist Beaches
Baptist Nassau Baptist South
Wolfson Children’s Hospital
Mike and Eileen Grebe became acquainted with Baptist Health
when their granddaughter Katelynn was a patient at Wolfson
Children’s Hospital and when Eileen Grebe was treated at Baptist
Medical Center.
As a family, the Grebes make philanthropic decisions based on
their belief in the cause and in the leadership of an organization.
Th e Grebe family
giving up something for someone else
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“Every time we needed Baptist, its mission was clear – everyone
who works at Baptist is there to help people,” said Mike.
Th e Grebes relocated from Philadelphia to Jacksonville in 2002, shortly after Interline
Brands moved its corporate headquarters to Jacksonville. Mike Grebe is Chairman and
CEO of Interline Brands, a national distributor and direct marketer of maintenance,
repair and operations products.
After attending the University of Michigan on a Navy scholarship, Mike spent fi ve years
working as a Naval Offi cer. He met Eileen at age 15 at a youth dance, and they have been
together ever since.
Soon after moving to Jacksonville, he became
involved in civic groups, including Leadership
Jacksonville, and he currently serves on the
Board of the Jacksonville Civic Council, the
Chamber of Commerce and most recently,
Baptist Health Foundation.
Eileen loves that she is able to play tennis year-
round in Jacksonville. As a tennis instructor
in Philadelphia, Eileen taught many women
aff ected with breast cancer. Excluding skin
cancers, breast cancer is the most common
cancer among women.
Having a history of the disease in her own
family, Eileen began receiving baseline testing early. Fortunately, therefore, her own
breast cancer was detected early. During her treatment in Philadelphia, she became
interested in the idea of having one place for breast cancer patients to go. “People don’t
know what to do when it hits their family,” she said, noting she had tried to help other
women in Philadelphia by directing them to resources she found helpful.
Now cancer free, Eileen is helping others in Northeast Florida through the Grebe family’s
philanthropic support for the Margaret and Robert Hill Breast Center. Th e center opened
in 2010 as a destination breast center designed to provide comprehensive services in
an environment of healing. She also is a member of the Community Advisory Council,
dedicated to enhancing the services of the Hill Breast Center, to promoting breast cancer
awareness, and to identifying funding for new programs and patient services.
In 2008, the Grebes also served as honorary chairs of “Row for the Cure,” which benefi ted
the North Florida Affi liate of the Susan G. Komen Foundation for the Cure. Under the
Grebes’ leadership, the event was its most successful in its 15-year national history.
When not at the offi ce, Mike enjoys playing golf and spending time with his 6-year-old
granddaughter, Katelynn. Most recently, he has been helping her with a life lesson about
sacrifi ce, or as Katelynn puts it, “giving up something for someone else.”
Mike and Eileen Grebe
count change with their
granddaughter, Katelynn.
“ People don’t know
what to do when cancer
hits their family.”
Eileen Grebe
Faces of Philanthropy 19
The Wolfson Children’s Hospital Parade of Red
Wagons is moving to the St. Johns Town Center.
Watch your favorite children’s book come to life in the Parade of Red Wagons during the
St. Johns Town Center Holiday Spectacular.For more information on how to be involved or to sponsor a red wagon,
please call the Foundation at : 904. 202 .2919.
S ave the DateNovember 19, 2011 presented by CAT Finance
Katelynn learned about sacrifi ce when the community gathered
to support McKenzie’s Run, an event to honor a neighbor,
McKenzie Wilson, who passed away in 2010.
She collected loose change for McKenzie in a cup. After she
delivered the full cup to McKenzie’s mom, Katelynn asked her
grandfather to help fi nd something larger in which to collect
more loose change. Now Katelynn never forgets to ask her
grandfather for change when they meet weekly for breakfast,
and she is slowly fi lling a bucket to deliver to the Wilson family.
For the Grebes, the life lesson their granddaughter learned is
more valuable than the coins she has collected. Mike and Eileen
Grebe are pleased to have a young philanthropist following
in their footsteps, one who shares their understanding of the
importance of giving back.
Eileen Grebe, Baptist Health President and CEO Hugh
Greene, and Mike Grebe
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