News and Events - 2011 News Archive

Service League's Children's Classic Run

A beautiful fall morning was the setting as the Service League conducted the Children's Classic Run on the campus of Indiana State University at Mark's Field.  The event partner ISU Track & Field did a great job as well as Volunteers from Best Buy, Terre Haute South's Fit for Life and Terre Haute North Interact.  Preliminary figures show that the event should net approximately $19,500!

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Eagle Rider's Helping Prevent Cancer

Union Hospital Foundation would like to thank a group of very special people that have made a difference in our community. The Eagle Riders Motorcycle group, which is affiliated with the Terre Haute Fraternal Order of Eagles, conducted their 3rd Annual Eagle Riders Motorcycle Ride for Mammogram Assistance on Saturday, September 3rd which resulted in $5,600 for the Mammogram Assistance Fund for Union Hospital's Clara Fairbanks Center for Women. The Mammogram Assistance Fund provides support for women who do not have some type of insurance coverage or other resources for tests.

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Thanking all for Volleyball for the Small

A great crowd created an special atmosphere for the 3rd Annual Volleyball for the Small event at Terre Haute South High School on September 22nd. Nearly 1,500 people packed the gym to cheer on the Braves and the Patriots as they had their "intensive battle for intensive care" in hopes of claiming the Volleyball for the Small trophy.  The gymnasium was full of very enthusiastic fans appropriately wearing their North blue and South red Volleyball for the Small t-shirts as they cheered on their respective teams and supported this great project at the same time. At no other sporting event have I heard the student sections chant "We love babies". We are happy to say the event has produced over $14,000 for Union Hospital Foundation's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Family Assistance Fund.

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Local Collaboration Gifts $5,600 to Clara Fairbanks Center for Women

The Eagle Riders of Terre Haute and The International Brothers of Electrical Workers Union #725 collaboratively gifted $5,600 to the Clara Fairbanks Center for Women to be designated to the Mammogram Assistance Fund.

This past Labor Day, the Eagle Riders of Terre Haute hosted their second 170 mile bicycle ride throughout the Wabash Valley to assist in the early detection of breast cancer.   
The Eagle Riders have been invested in local charity work since 2007 in an effort to help their friends, family and neighbors.  In order to live out their motto of "People Helping People" they look for fun and creative ways to raise money for both charities and the Aerie.

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Many Thanks to the Sporting Clay Classic Participants

Twenty-three teams welcomed a chilled dewy morning turned beautiful fall day to support Union Hospital Foundation and Union Hospital Clinton Foundation's second annual Sporting Clay Classic on September 16th. This year, thanks to a record turnout, we hosted morning and afternoon shoots that were brought together by a delicious lunch sponsored by Rick's Smokehouse BBQ. The Foundation's are exuberant to announce that we have received nearly $18,000 profit from the event to support the priority needs of the hospitals.

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Friends of Union Hospital Annual Drive to Benefit Labor & Delivery and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Union Hospital Foundation has launched its 2011 Friends of Union Hospital Annual Drive.  Research of the hospital's priority needs have determined that the campaign will benefit renovations of Labor & Delivery and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit areas in Union West. With over 1,500 births annually, restorations will nearly triple the space for Maternity Services, create a more holistic and soothing environment and provide the upgraded technology necessary to ensure efficient and quality care to mothers and infants.

 

 

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LOCAL COLLABORATON GIFTS $5,600 TO CLARA FAIRBANKS CENTER FOR WOMEN

The Eagle Riders of Terre Haute and The International Brothers of Electrical Workers Union #725 collaboratively gifted $5,600 to the Clara Fairbanks Center for Women to be designated to the Mammogram Assistance Fund.

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Dr. J. Lewis Stoelting and Susan Cross Receive Union Hospital's Highest Honors

Dr. J. Lewis Stoelting and Susan Cross were honored Wednesday night as the 20th anniversary recipients of Union Hospital Foundation's  Weinbaum and Baur Awards. The Weinbaum and Baur awards, presented to two individuals annually, are the highest honors given by Union Hospital Foundation. The recipients were honored for their many contributions and leadership to the hospital and patients.

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Holcomb to Join Hospital Foundation Staff

Union Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce that Carolyne Holcomb will join its staff as their Special Events Coordinator & Development Assistant on August 22, 2011.  In her new position, Holcomb will be involved with all fundraising initiatives and activities of the Foundation by assisting the Executive Director with the successful implementation and execution of all development activities. Holcomb will be responsible for successful planning and execution of special event fundraisers throughout the year and also serve as an advocate for donor stewardship.  Her duties will also include coordination of marketing materials and publications and the donor-focused website.

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Union Hospital Foundation Announces Scholarship Recipients

05/26/2011

 

Union Hospital Foundation held a reception sponsored by Frontier Communications on May 25^th to recognize the recipients of over $40,000 in college scholarships awarded from donor-established funds. This year 27 scholarships were presented to 26 deserving individuals pursuing their undergraduate or graduate education. Most of the scholarships provide financial assistance for students seeking careers in health-related fields while others are awarded to students in non-healthcare fields who are employees or the children of Union Hospital, Union Hospital Clinton, and Hospice & Visiting Nurse Association of the Wabash Valley.

 

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Franklin Elementary Students Provide Toys for Union Hospital Pediatric Unit

A fundraiser held at Franklin Elementary school has resulted in a gift to Union Hospital Foundation toward the purchase of toys for the Pediatric Unit at the hospital.  A week-long penny war between classes raised $285 to be used to buy toys for pediatric patients to enjoy during their stay at the hospital.

 

 

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New Scholarships Established at Union Hospital Foundation in Honor of Longtime Leaders

01/25/2011

Two new scholarships honoring Burnita Laybold Hershfield and Mary Joan & Thomas Conway were recently established through Union Hospital Foundation and will be awarded this spring to qualified students.  All three individuals being honored through these scholarships have played significant roles in Union Hospital’s history.

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