Buy a Bed to Support Banner Del E. Webb
Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center is expanding to accommodate the health care needs of the West Valley. A new Progressive Care Unit, with advanced medical technology and private rooms, is under construction on the fifth floor of the D-Tower. Developed to provide our community with the best patient experience, Banner and Sun Health leadership […]
Right Thing to Do
Jim and Ria Hess leave a legacy gift and support medical care in the community. By Susie Steckner Jim and Ria Hess have enjoyed many blessings during their 48-year marriage: a long career, world travel, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, an active lifestyle and interesting hobbies in retirement. In planning their estate, the Sun City […]
Real Estate: A Grand Way to Help Others
As a former tax attorney, I have been able to help Sun Health Foundation donors think creatively about different ways to make a charitable gift. One option sometimes overlooked, and that can be a win-win, is a gift of real estate. If you want to use real estate to support your favorite charitable cause, you […]
A Foundation of Great Care
Bob and Nan Wheeler, longtime Sun Health Foundation supporters, choose Grandview Health and Rehabilitation Center Seated in a comfortable chair at the Grandview Terrace Health and Rehabilitation Center, Nan Wheeler looks very much at home. And, in some respects, she is. When she and her husband, Bob, moved 20 years ago to Sun City West […]
An Investment in the Future of Wellness
Sharon Thornton Executive Vice President/Chief Philanthropy Officer Shirley and Bill Frizell’s heart-felt story about memory loss and Marty Finley’s efforts to help them navigate the rocky shoals of Alzheimer’s disease is a powerful example of philanthropy in action. The generosity of Sun Health Foundation donors enables Marty to provide these much-needed services at no cost […]
In Lieu of Flowers
Memorial gifts supporting research honor husband’s career in education By Susie Steckner and Ken Reinstein Barbara and Jonas Lashmet devoted their lives to the field of education and supporting philanthropic causes. So when Jonas passed away from dementia, Barbara wanted the perfect tribute to honor her husband and leave a legacy. She found just the right […]
Create a Legacy Through Giving
A Gift to Honor a Special Person When someone close to us passes away, celebrating their life and reflecting on favorite memories can help us cope. One way to help the person’s legacy live on is to establish a memorial gift in his or her honor through Sun Health Foundation. Before you make a memorial […]
Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia: Navigating Memory Care
“Sun Health is paying attention and responding to the needs of the community.” Sun Health’s Memory Care Navigator program provides a needed service to area residents When Shirley Frizell began noticing a few years ago that her husband, Bill, was experiencing memory-related issues, one of her first instincts was to contact Sun Health’s Memory Care […]
A ‘Philanthropic Heart’
Sun City resident shares her time, talent and treasure to bless others By Susie Steckner Dr. Jeanne Blanchet has lived a life rich with family and friends, as well as professional successes and worldwide travel. Through it all, she has committed to sharing her blessings and supporting her community. Her philanthropy has […]
50/50 INITIATIVE UPDATE
A 50th anniversary is considered “golden,” dating back to the Roman Empire when wives received a golden wreath from their husbands. It’s a special recognition of something that has stood the test of time. We’re proud of the work of Sun Health and Sun Health Foundation over the last 50 years, and wanted to update you […]
