2009 Foundation Fund Raising and Campaigns          Annual Schedule of Events

March 13 and 14

The 25th Annual Daffodil Days benefits the Presbyterian Homecare and Hospice Patient Care Fund.

April 1

Community Cornerstone Annual Campaign: A community fundraising campaign. Proceeds go toward patient care, equipment upgrades and staff development.

May 1

Employee Annual Fund Campaign: An employee fundraising campaign providing funds to the PHS Employee CareFund and areas of greatest need in Presbyterian hospitals.

June 6

Physician Recognition Dinner: Presentation of the Hugh Cooper Award for superior healthcare delivery and service to the community and the Chief of Medical Staff Award for excellence in clinical quailty to honored physicians.

August 22

"Laughter is the Best Medicine" is a gala fundraising event for the Diabetes Initiative at Presbyterian and Critical Needs. This year's featured entertainer under consideration is ventriloquist and stand-up comedian Howie Mandel. Previous events featured these entertainers:

• Howie Mandel 2008
• Paul Rodriguez in 2007
• Craig Ferguson in 2006
• Lily Tomlin in 2005
• Jay Leno in 2004
• Wayne Brady in 2003
• Dana Carvey in 2002
• Rita Rudner and David Brenner in 2001
• Jay Leno in 1999
• Joan Rivers in 1997

December

Memorial Tree, a benefit for Presbyterian Hospice Services.

Other Giving Programs

Proceeds directly benefit patient care through the purchase of needed equipment, training, education or services and by supporting numerous programs and activities throughout PHS.

• Employee Care Fund
• Patient Assistance Program