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SKAGIT VALLEY HOSPITAL
FOUNDATION
NEWSLETTER
VOLUME 27: FALL 2015
$50,000 RAISED DURING 2ND SEVEN LAKES IN SEVEN HOURS
September 12th marked the second annual Seven Lakes

in Seven Hours Fundraiser for the Heather Schols
Cardiac Rehabilitation Center at Skagit Valley Hospital.
This year over $50,000 was fundraised!
40 hikers set out in the Chuckanut Mountain Range to
complete the steep, 26.37 mile trek. Throughout the hike
support trucks were manned with snacks, drinks and
good spirits. Hikers sang on the trail to keep morale high
and formed new friendships. All hikers finished within
the seven hour requirement and were greeted by friends
and family at the trailhead.
After the final meet up, hikers and their families
caravanned to the afterparty at Aslan Brewing Co., a local
Bellingham brewery. Part of the proceeds from food and
drinks purchased there were added to the SLISH profits.

The SLISH founders, Kelly Schols, Kevin Bingham, Todd
Power and Ed Perry are already planning for next years
event.
Representatives from REI and Superfeet loved the
fundraiser and plan on spreading the word to other
outdoor companies. The buzz doesnt stop there, all
SLISH hikers have recieved a famous neon SLISH shirt
to raise awareness and interest for next year. Many new
hikers are planning to sign up.
If youd like to donate, learn more or sign up for SLISH
please visit www.skagitregionalhealth.org/hospitalfoundation/SLISH
FOUNDATION
NEWSLETTER
THE
SPOTLIGHT
IS ON
KEVIN
BINGHAM
FOUNDATION BOARD OF
TRUSTEES - ASSISTANT
TREASURER
CALL FOR ENTRIES:

GREETING CARD CONTEST
The design for the annual Skagit Valley
Hospital holiday greeting card is chosen from
submissions to the Hospital Foundation each
year. Past designs have included art by local
youth, artists, hospital employees and even a
talented pet!
To submit artwork for this years greeting card,
please follow the link below.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON CONTEST:
www.skagitvalleyhospital.org/
hospitalfoundation/greeting-card-contest
FOUNDATION PROVIDES
$50,600 IN CANCER
CARE
The quarter report for Foundation fundraising
and donations has been totaled. Over $50,600
has been collected to support uncompensated
cancer care at the Skagit Valley Cancer Care
Center. With the hard work from volunteers
and generous gifts made by donations, no
patient has gone untreated. On behalf of the
Foundation staff and cancer center patients,
thank you for all of your hard work!
Kevin has been the head pharmacist

in the Skagit Regional Clinic
Pharmacy for over 20 years. He
serves as the assistant treasurer for
the Hospital Foundation Board and
is one of the founding members
of the Seven Lakes in Seven Hours
fundraiser.
In his off time, Kevin enjoys
traveling with his wife, Deana, to
visit his two daughters Kyndall and
Keala who go to college in Oregon
and Utah. He has a dog named
Snickers and likes to boat, water ski,
snow ski, run, bike, hike and kayak in
his free time.
Kevin owns two classic cars, which
he loves to take out on sunny days.
He says his ideal day is spent doing
adventurous activities with friends
and family.
FOUNDATION
NEWSLETTER
LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR:

Hello SVH employees,
This season has been an exciting time to debrief from the extremely successful SLISH fundraiser and
prepare for our main event, the Festival of Trees. We are so thankful to all of our donors, supporters
and volunteers! With your help we are lifting up cancer care patients and kidney center patients to
provide them with the quality care that each and every one of them deserves. Your time and donations
are very appreciated!

Sincerely,

Linda Frizzell
NEW EQUIPMENT FOR SKAGIT VALLEY KIDNEY CENTER

Skagit Regional Healths Skagit Valley Kidney Center has been harboring outdated equipment
and is due for a much needed update. This year we are proud to announce that the proceeds
from the Festival of Trees fundraiser will go towards five new dialysis machines!
Last year the Festival raised $310,000 for the Cardiac Rehabilitation Center and the
Foundation hopes to surpass that mark this year to support the Kidney Center.
The Foundation strives to support all aspects of Skagit Valley Hospital to provide quality
care to its patients. With new equipment, the Kidney Center will be able to better serve the
community.
27TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF TREES COMING SOON

We welcome you to our biggest fundraiser of the year, the Festival of Trees! This gala and
auction includes custom-designed trees, wreaths and mini trees. Each is available for purchase
during the auction. Tree design and sponsorship is still open to participants. If you would like
more information please e-mail the Foundation at foundation@skagitvalleyhospital.org.
This event takes place Saturday, November 28th at 5:30 p.m. in the St. Joseph Center
in Mount Vernon. To make a donation or buy tickets please see the following link www.
skagitvalleyhospital.org/hospitalfoundation/donate.
This year the proceeds will benefit the Skagit Valley Kidney Center.
JOIN US: EVENTS WITH THE FOUNDATION

Please bring non-perishable food items to the front desk at the north or the west entrances
of the hospital. Donations will be collected on November 21st and brought to the Skagit
Valley Food Bank to provide for needy families throughout the holidays.
Friday, November 27 >> Breakfast in Wonderland, Festival of Trees
Join us for a family-friendly pancake buffet, photos with Santa, kids activities,
silent auction and more! Bring your kids to see the beautifully decorated trees at this
hoilday celebration.
$15 admission, event begins at 9:30 a.m. in the St. Joseph Center
Saturday, November 28 >> Gala and Auction, Festival of Trees
Gourmet hors doeuvres and holiday spirits will be served as guests mingle and take in
the artfully designed trees. Tree auction and mini tree and designer wreath silent auction
will take place throughout the night.
$90 per person, $110 after November 22nd, event begins at 5:30 p.m. in the St. Joseph
Center
Please bring plush animal or character gift donations to the front dest at the north or west
entrances of the hospital. Donations will be collected through December 20th and brought
to children and elderly patients in care over the holidays.
SHARE STEPS TO DONATE:

1) Visit www.skagitvalleyhospital.org/hospitalfoundation/donate
2) Choose donation type
3) Enter your information
4) Youve donated! Thank you!
Alysa Schols
Public Relations Director,
Skagit Valley Hospital Foundation
360.814.2141
foundation@skagitvalleyhospital.org
Linda Frizzell
Foundation Executive Director,
Skagit Valley Hospital
360.814.2140
frizzell@ skagitvalleyhospital.org

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SKAGIT VALLEY HOSPITAL

$50,000 RAISED DURING 2ND SEVEN LAKES IN SEVEN HOURS

September 12th marked the second annual Seven Lakes

drinks purchased there were added to the SLISH profits.

SKAGIT VALLEY HOSPITAL

CALL FOR ENTRIES:

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON CONTEST:

Kevin has been the head pharmacist

SKAGIT VALLEY HOSPITAL

LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR:

NEW EQUIPMENT FOR SKAGIT VALLEY KIDNEY CENTER

27TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF TREES COMING SOON

JOIN US: EVENTS WITH THE FOUNDATION

SHARE STEPS TO DONATE:

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