EvergreenHealth Foundation Gala Raises $1.25 M to Benefit Acute Rehabilitation Unit Patients

KIRKLAND, Wash., April 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The EvergreenHealth Foundation raised $1.25 million at this year's annual gala to support patients served by EvergreenHealth's Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU). Now in its 13^th year, the Evergreen Gala united more than 700 community decision-makers, leading physicians and local executives at King County's Marymoor Park on Saturday, April 26.

Gala proceeds will assist with the development of a specialized "home transition" apartment that will simulate the environment patients must adjust to once they return home, as well as provide support for additional program upgrades to enhance the therapeutic and facility environment.

The intent of an acute rehabilitation stay is to prepare a patient for their transition home following a serious illness, injury, or hospitalization that has led to impaired function. The ARU's 24/7 medical monitoring and intensive, multi-disciplinary rehabilitation provides equal parts safety and coordinated care, ensuring patients return home with the training and confidence necessary to flourish in their home environments.

"Each year, our annual gala gathers some of our community's most inspiring and selfless donors that we feel so fortunate to call our friends and honored guests. Their compassion for the patients and families who depend on EvergreenHealth's growing network of care and specialties extends far beyond tonight's celebration. Their example is a constant reminder to each of us who strive to live EvergreenHealth's mission to serve others with safe, quality and cost-effective health care and service," said EvergreenHealth CEO Bob Malte.

This year, the EvergreenHealth Foundation was honored to present the Gene and Ruth Freedman family with the annual Spirit of Giving award as part of EvergreenHealth's ongoing commitment to recognize those whose selfless contributions are crucial to the health and well-being of the community. 

This year's award recognized the Freedman family's multiple generations of service and generosity to the community. Members of the family have invested in their community both as corporate sponsors as well as individually. In addition to their generous financial support, family members have given freely of their time and talents, serving non-profit agencies ranging from Boys & Girls Club of America, The Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation, the Easter Seals Partnership Board, EvergreenHealth's Community Advisory Board, Jewish Family Services, UW Advisory Board, Hope Link and Easter Seals Foundation.

The annual black-tie gala, this year themed "Under the Big Top," is EvergreenHealth's signature fundraiser, generating millions of dollars to support programs and departments across the organization. Last year's gala raised $1.2 million to benefit EvergreenHealth's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with expanded space and innovative technology to care for critically ill and extremely premature infants during their vital first hour of life. Next year's event will take place on April 25, 2015 in King County's Marymoor Park.

To learn more about the EvergreenHealth Foundation and its demonstrated commitment to community improvement, visit www.EvergreenHealthFoundation.com.

About EvergreenHealth
EvergreenHealth is an integrated health care system that serves nearly 850,000 residents in northern King and southern Snohomish counties. Formed as a public hospital district in 1972, the 318-bed acute care hospital on EvergreenHealth's main campus in Kirkland includes 24-hour Level III trauma emergency and critical care. EvergreenHealth also provides primary, urgent, specialty and 24/7 emergency care at its EvergreenHealth Medical Center in Redmond and operates nine primary care clinics, an additional urgent care center in Woodinville and a senior clinic. More than 950 physicians on EvergreenHealth's medical staff provide clinical excellence within more than 70 specialties, including cardiac, surgical, orthopedic, cancer, neurological, neonatal, hospice, pulmonary, sleep, and home-health care. In addition to clinical care, EvergreenHealth offers extensive community health outreach and education programs, anchored by the 24/7 EvergreenHealth Nurse Navigator & Healthline. For more information, visit www.evergreenhealth.com.

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Vice President, Marketing, Communications & PR
EvergreenHealth
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SOURCE EvergreenHealth

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