CHRISTUS Health Shreveport-Bossier - LiveWell

Winter 2016

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Reading these stories of our generous donors and the amazing work their gifts of time and financial support make possible always gives me hope. We all have personal connections and experiences that change us, and it's a remarkable person who makes a di"erence in the lives of others. Last year I had reason to give back for the extraordinary kindness, compassion and love that was shown to my family. In August of 2014, my own miracle baby was born in The Birth Place at CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center. He came almost two months early and needed the specialized care of our Neonatal Intensive Care Team. Over the next 39 days, the CHRISTUS team cared for my family like we were their own. They laughed with me, encouraged me, and provided outstanding medical services that gave a wonderful start for our baby. Fast forward — and I mean fast — he's now 18 months old and thriving! Every two weeks, I donate the equivalent of one hour of my pay as a member of the Associate Hour Club, honoring the associates who cared for us, and make a di"erence in the lives of patients and families. You see, every campaign drive starts at zero. Someone gives a dollar, and another adds to it, then there's some change, and maybe even a substantial check … little by little and bit by bit, these funds grow into an amount that can really make a di"erence. No amount is too small and no tribute is unimportant. From our tiniest miracle babies, to our vulnerable child abuse victims at the Cara Center, to the family facing a new diagnosis at our Cancer Treatment Center to the family gathering together one last time in our Grace Home, there's a world of good that any one person can do, and, with a generous spirit and hopeful heart, we can change our corner of the world for the better! I continue to be astonished by the kindness and generosity of our community. Your loving support for all of our programs is transformative! Your donations directly impact the patients and families in our care. Thank you for making a di"erence for so many! to You By Amy Heron Executive Director, CHRISTUS Foundation Shreveport-Bossier Thanks Every financial donation and gift of time enhances our mission of extending the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. To volunteer with the hospital and help our community hands-on, call (318)•681-4280. If you'd like to help support the many programs and services that make a di…erence in the lives of our community with a financial gift, visit our website at christusfoundationsb.org or reach out to us at: CHRISTUS FOUNDATION SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER 1453 EAST BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP SHREVEPORT LA, 71105 (318) 681-6781 A Chance to Give Back

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