SHC-Portland Donor Development Annual Report

Generous donors DECADES of support

GENEROSITY for the whole family

When Steve was a toddler, he was diagnosed with a mild form of polio which began to affect the nerves in his right leg and caused his muscles to atrophy. Steve’s great-uncle was a mason and helped connect his family with the medical team at the Portland Shriners Hospital. Steve doesn’t recall the exact year that he began receiving care at the hospital, or even very many details about his visits, but his experience at the hospital as a whole completely changed Steve’s life. The memories that resonate the most with Steve are those from his physical therapy appointments, which Steve attributes to the life he is able to live today. Steve and his wife Nancy made their first donation to the hospital in 1992, and since then, they have donated substantially to the hospital. Because of the direct impact that

In 2017, Michael Cherry, Executive Director of the Spirit Mountain Community Fund, received a tour of Shriners Hospitals for Children – Portland. Since then, they have been a valued partner, generously supporting various programs throughout the hospital. “During our tour, we really fell in love with it,” said Michael. “We were impressed with the property and how amazing and gracious the staff were.” Since that time, the Spirit Mountain Community Fund has donated over $58,000 toward supporting families with children in

Shriners Hospitals for Children – Portland recognizes the nutritional needs of the whole family, not just the patient. The family meal program allows meals to be delivered directly to them in their child’s inpatient room so parents can stay by the side of their recuperating child. “We shared the information with our board, and it really resonated with them,” said Michael. “Families shouldn’t have to focus on feeding their families when they’re traveling and kids are already going through challenges.”

our care. Nutrition plays a vital role in the overall health of our patients as diet is important for growth, development and the healing process. However, as a family- centered hospital,

Steve & Nancy Brockschink

rehabilitation had on Steve, he knew that he wanted to provide support to the rehabilitation programs at the hospital so children can continue to benefit from the same level of care that he did. “I empathize and understand those kids,” said Steve. “I know that my donations are going to support children and address issues that are personal to me.”

Pictured left to right: Denise Harvey, Devereaux Dion, Kathleen George, and Michael Cherry

Shriners Hospitals for Children — Portland

2020 Development Report

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