Philanthropy is personal
This issue of Pathfinders explores the question of ‘why we give’ from several
different perspectives. There is no single answer, because philanthropy is as
personal and unique as a fingerprint. No two people are the same.
Philanthropy, by definition, is motivated by a concern for human welfare. How an
individual (or a couple, or an organization) chooses to act on that concern can be
amazing. At Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation, it is our great privilege to
provide opportunities that connect our friends and supporters with a concern we
all share: the future health and well-being of our community.
Each story is different. Each story is personal. The common thread is the clarity
with which a need is seen, and the conviction that philanthropy can and does
make a difference. Whatever it is that moves each of us to act—whether it’s
finding a cure, extending a helping hand, or fostering hope—the satisfaction that
comes from such giving is also personal.
In this issue:
- Philanthropy is Promise: Betty Kabara champions the power of research
- Philanthropy is Purpose: Nurse Julie Schuppel focuses on patients in crisis
- Philanthropy is Passion: Cancer survivor Johnny Brevik lives his cause
- Meet Our Board: Personal reflections on the Foundation’s mission
- The Poster Project: Raising awareness, one story at a time
- A Milestone Fulfilled: Research endowment reaches $2 million goal
- Expressions of Caring: Recognition of commemorative and memorial gifts
- Happenings: Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation at work
- The Miracle Connection: News from Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals®
- Making a Difference: Year-end giving supports year-round results