Donor Stories

“Everyone should give back to their community. If you don’t have the means to contribute financially, you can give of your time or expertise.”

“Giving is the investment in living that pays the dividends we need: health and happiness.”

“We took the well-known phrase “keeping up with the Joneses” to heart by making a firm commitment to our community that the quality of our health care will be second to none.”

“Surviving two wives, both of whom I loved dearly, gave me a first-hand look at exactly how important hospice care really can be to those facing end-of-life health issues.”

“Some folks can’t see the forest for the trees.  We’ve always made it a point to look at the big picture, especially when it comes to our community’s health care.”

“Once I became involved and understood everything that‘s happening here at FirstHealth, I wanted to become even more involved. For that, I am richer for the experience.”

“Recovering from a stroke is not unlike dancing; it’s about taking the right steps and moving in the right direction. So, too, is our support of the Stepping Stones Campaign.”

“The hours we spend building our model train garden are very rewarding. But the time we invest on our health care is truly inspirational.”

“We spend countless hours nurturing the beautiful gardens around our home. But it is the years spent nurturing the future of our community’s health care that is our most bountiful legacy.”

“The road to world-class health care is filled with many twists and turns, so we decided to take the wheel to help guide FirstHealth along its path to becoming one of the nation’s top hospitals for cardiovascular care.”

 “As the saying goes, ‘you reap what you sow.’ Today, I can truly say that my 30 years of work in both of my labors of love – gardening and philanthropy – have come to fruition.”

“For me, maintaining a strong bond with my family and making a genuine commitment to my community have always gone hand in hand.”

“It has been said it’s better to give than to receive. For us, that’s doubly true. Besides providing for our family’s financial security, our Charitable Trust helps ‘keep FirstHealth First.’”

“We’ve enjoyed gathering quite a collection of family mementos over the years, but equally important to us is the legacy we leave through our commitment to ‘give back’ to our community.”

“Helping patients and their families navigate through difficult times with dignity and serenity is the reason we chose to volunteer to support the hospice program.”

A retired surgeon, Dr. Ellis continues his efforts to “Keep FirstHealth First” as an active member of the Foundation of FirstHealth Stepping Stones Campaign.

Thanks to the generous contributions of many individuals like Walter and Betty Reid, FirstHealth will continue to be thought of as a true leader in the field of medicine.