Dear Friends,
As MeritCare's Centennial year comes to a close we reflect on another year of outstanding support from our donors. For one hundred years this Spirit of Giving has fostered new programs, and advanced technology and services that enhance patient care. Everywhere you look at MeritCare you can see our donor's generosity in action; our nationally recognized Heart Center, the first and only Children's Hospital in North Dakota, the Roger Maris Cancer Center, to name a few.
The donor names that follow include our Partners in Caring who have made gifts totaling $100 or more in 2008, gifts given as Tributes, LegacyCare; members have included MeritCare in their estate plans, followed by the names of our Endowed Funds and finally The Honors; donors who have made gifts totaling $10,000 or more.
On behalf of the MeritCare Foundation and its Board of Directors, I want to express our gratitude for the generous spirit of our donors in 2008. May the Spirit of Giving continue to Light The Way for the next one hundred years.
Sincerely,
Brent Teiken, Chair
MeritCare Foundation Board of Directors
Our Partners in Caring Donors
Partners in Caring members merit enlistment in the following categories based on the sum of their giving for a calendar year.
In all categories the * indicates that the individual is deceased
Honor Roll Commemorative Gifts for 2008
Gifts are listed by the name of the person being honored, either as a tribute or a memorial.
The MeritCare Endowed Fund
In support of the individuals and communities served by MeritCare, the MeritCare Foundation Board of Directors established a permanent MeritCare Endowment Fund to support innovative initiatives and expenditures that will benefit patients and families.
Examples of these initiatives include, but are not limited to: resources for innovative patient care programs and comprehensive patient education; support of evolutionary technology and advances in clinical research and therapies; purchase of state-of-the art medical diagnostic and treatment equipment and automation; support of physicians (or physician practices) in emerging medical technologies and specialties.
MeritCare Children's Hospital Endowed Fund
The purpose of this endowed fund is to ensure the work of the MeritCare Children's Hospital continues in the future.
MeritCare Roger Maris Cancer Center Endowed Fund
The purpose of this endowed fund is to benefit the MeritCare Roger Maris Cancer Center to ensure its work continues in the future.
Named Endowed Funds
A named endowed fund is specifically designated and established by the donor. The principal of the fund will be perpetual and accruing. An endowed fund can be initiated with a gift of $25,000 or more or a pledge to pay that amount over a five year period.
LegacyCare
The members of LegacyCare have included MeritCare in their estate plans.
Charter members are indicated with the designation following their name.
The Honors
The Honors program recognizes donors whose gifts have reached $10,000 or more. The membership categories are current through June 30, 2008.
- Red Diamond – ($1,000,000 and above)
- Diamond – ($250,000 to $999,999 )
- Emerald – ($100,000 to $249,999)
- Ruby – ($50,000 to $99,999)
- Sapphire – ($10,000-$49,999)
Any errors in spelling or omissions in these donor lists are completely unintentional. Please contact the Foundation at 701-234-6246 or email us at foundation@meritcare.com to let us know of any requested changes.