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Executive Director elcome to W the Spring 2011 issue of inspire. I’m proud to say that our programs and services are as vibrant as ever; our special events continue to receive fabulous support from the community; and our donors remain as generous as they ever have been. We’re truly blessed. Since our founding 26 years ago, the Foundation’s goal has been to raise charitable funding for Mount Carmel in the central Ohio community and allocate those funds to meet our communities’ needs. The stories in this issue show that we remain on target. Of course, we continue to rely on the generous deeds of donors like you to create and continue the programs you’ll read about in the pages that follow. On behalf of our Board of Trustees and my cohorts on the Foundation staff, thank you for your kindness and please continue to give. I’d also like to remind you that you can learn more about our Foundation by visiting our website at mountcarmelfoundation.org. We welcome your interest, support and involvement.

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New Faces to the Foundation Vanessa Van Atta has joined the Mount Carmel Foundation as Senior Development Officer for Mount Carmel East. Vanessa began her new position on the East campus in December and will work closely with that hospital’s leadership triad. Vanessa comes to Mount Carmel from United Way of Central Ohio, where she served as relationship manager in leadership giving. She previously served as an income development coordinator with the American Cancer Society, where she managed five major annual fundraising events.

Vanessa Van Atta [email protected] 614-234-7930

Lynn Weita joined the Foundation as Senior Development Officer for Mount Carmel West in January. Her office is in the Medical Staff Building on the West campus, where she works closely with that hospital’s leadership triad. Lynn joined Mount Carmel from the Ohio Health Foundation, where she served as Riverside Methodist Hospital’s development officer for endowment-level gifts and grateful-patient fundraising programs. She also worked with hospital service line leaders to determine fundraising priorities. She previously held development posts at the American Heart Association in Cleveland, Central Ohio March of Dimes, and Easter Seals Society of Central Ohio.

Lynn Weita [email protected] 614-234-3865

Three New Members Join Foundation Board Three new members have joined the Mount Carmel Foundation Board of Trustees: Dr. Linda Han, president and surgeon at Breast Care Specialists; Dr. John “Jack” O’Handley, medical director of the Mount Carmel Outreach Program; and Robert “Bob” Ryan, president of Egan-Ryan Funeral Homes. All will serv