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 […]
Have a ‘tea-rific’ time at the Sun Health Resale Shops’ Tea and Fashion Show
SURPRISE, ARIZ., March 14, 2017 – The Webb Room at Sun City West Foundation is the place to be for tea and fashion, from 1 to 3 p.m., Thursday, March 30, at 14445 R. H. Johnson Blvd., next door to the Sun Health Resale Shop in Sun City West. Sun Health volunteers will walk the […]
Philanthropy, Family & Community
Dorothy & Dee Donohue live life to the fullest By Gretchen Pahia Giving back and contributing to their community is what Delaine (Dee) and Dorothy Donohue spend the majority of their time doing. The pair, who has lived in the Valley of the Sun since 1996, calls Sun City West their home and regularly gives to […]
Breast Cancer: Care Close to Home
To support cancer care and learn about other ways to support health and wellness programs in the West Valley, please call 623-832-5330. Sun Health Foundation supports new oncology services in Sun City Reba Mason rarely lets life get her down. But the long drive between her home in Surprise and the Banner MD Anderson Cancer […]
