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THE MIKE MARTIN FAMILY PLAYROOM Tallahassee Memorial Children’s Center

Dedication Ceremony The Mike Martin Family Playroom in the Tallahassee Memorial Children’s Center was formally dedicated on January 20 with a celebration in the hospital’s Laurie L. Dozier, Jr., MD Atrium. A capacity audience of guests from the Tallahassee Memorial family, the community and Florida State University, including FSU President John Thrasher and members of the FSU Baseball team, joined in the salute to Coach Mike Martin, Mrs. Carol Martin and their family represented at the event by Litzie and Mike (son) Martin, Jr. and their children Tyler and T.J. along with Mary Beth (daughter) and Tom Buchanan and their children Hannah and Lexi. Melanie (daughter) Jarvis, who is a teacher in St. Petersburg, and her spouse Adam were present in spirit and sent greetings to one and all.

According to Paula Fortunas, President and CEO of the TMH Foundation, “The naming of the playroom in honor of the Martin Family will stand and serve as a lasting tribute to the family’s values and its profoundly generous support of Tallahassee Memorial and its services and programs focused on the well being of children.” The Martin Family’s most recent gift is directed to funding the Creating

Opportunit ies for Parent Empowerment (COPE) Program, an evidence-based initiative to benefit both the Tallahassee Memorial Children’s Center and the hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Connie Styons, TMH Women’s and Children’s Service Line Administrator, described COPE for the assembled guests, “The Children’s Center became the first Pediatric Unit in the United States to implement COPE for patients and their families. The program has been enormously beneficial by o f fe r ing parents the education and tools needed to use medical play as a form of therapy during their child’s hospital stay and by training them to support their child with play therapy post hospitalization. By teaching parents how to continue this type of play at home, there are long-term positive outcomes for many of the 4,000 children annually served by TMH.”

Mark O’Bryant, President and CEO of Tallahassee Memorial, added, “The Martin Family’s history of giving to the TMH

“ It is a joy for our family to give back to the community and help the children and families served by TMH. We consider it a blessing for the Martin Family to help the parents and their children by making their road to recovery a little bit easier.”

CAROL AND MIKE MARTIN

Mike and Carol Martin, surrounded by their family: Mike, Jr. and Litzie and their children Trevor and T.J.; Mary Beth Martin Buchanan and her husband Tom and their children Hannah and Lexi.

Not pictured are Melanie Martin Jarvis and her husband Adam.

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Valentine’s Day 2015 was very special as the cast of the hit musical “Are We There Yet?” wowed a packed crowd of enthusiastic patrons. With an elegant dinner created by the University Center Club’s award-winning Chef Tim Drown, the event raised over $120,000 for the Florida State University College of Medicine’s Brian Jackson Dystonia Research and Discovery Program and its clinical partner, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare. The FSU College of Medicine and TMH are developing a comprehensive research, clinical and education program with the ultimate goal of discovering effective treatments, therapies and – ultimately – a cure for Dystonia.

Presenting SponsorJackson Properties

Website SponsorRon Sachs Communications

Wine & Spirit SponsorElectrotech

Gold SponsorsABC CarpetsThe Florida State University College of MedicineKeith Kratofil’s Heating and Air ConditioningMays-Munroe & the Sleep CenterPrime Meridian BankTallahassee Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, RAM

Special ThanksThe Gem CollectionLamar AdvertisingThe University Center ClubWCTV

CURTAINS for a CAUSE Smash Hit on Valentine’s Day

Foundation is phenomenal. It began with funding of the “Sleeping Lamb” room in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and generously continues to this day, including Carol and Mary Beth’s volunteer service in both the Children’s Center and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.”

Carol and Mike Martin’s response to these accolades was typical of their character, their passion for children and their philanthropic spirit, “It is a joy for our family to give back to the community and help the children and families served by TMH. We consider it a blessing for the Martin Family to help the parents and their children by making their road to recovery a little bit easier.”

Please join the Martin Family in supporting the life-saving work of the Tallahassee Memorial Children’s Center through the TMH Foundation by contacting Judi Wills, Development Officer, 850.431.5904 – judi.wills@tmh.org or by visiting www.tmh.org/foundation to make a secure online donation.

The Mike Martin Family Playroom continued

Mike Martin, FSU Baseball Head Coach; Paula Fortunas, TMH Foundation President/CEO; John Thrasher, FSU President; DeVoe Moore, TMH Foundation Trustee; Mark O’Bryant, TMH President/CEO.

The cast of “Are We There Yet?” pictured here in the “Baby Rap” scene: At front is Ryan Akers; from left to right are Emily Pfender, Bradley Johnson, Megan Rochford, Jonathan Bottisti and Sarah Fuhrman.

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10TH ANNUALTHE RIDE FOR HOPEIN MEMORY OF ITS FOUNDER LOUIS T. FARRAH

RIDE • HEALTH FAIR FAMILY FUN

JUNE 12 & 13, 2015North Florida Fair Grounds

TheRideForHope.com or contact the TMH Foundation at foundation@tmh.org or 850.431.5389.

Band Competition, Vendor Booths and Games Student bands from area high schools are invited to apply for entry in the competition. Up to 12 bands will be selected.

Lincoln High School’s

5TH ANNUAL

Battle of the Bands

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Proceeds are divided equally between the Proctor Endowment for Children with Diabetes and the

Tallahassee Memorial Children’s Center Current Use Fund.

DINNER CARNIVAL Sunday, October 18, 2015, 6 p.m., Proctor Honda

GOLF TOURNAMENT Monday, October 19, 2015

Double Shot Gun Start: 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.Golden Eagle Country Club

Rain Date: Thursday, October 22, 2015

Friday, April 3, 2015 at 7 p.m.Jimmy Everett Track, Lincoln High School Admission is $5 pre-sale, $8 at the door and open to the public

For more information, contact the Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Foundation at 850.431.5389

All proceeds from the Battle of the Bands will benefit the Tallahassee Memorial Heart & Vascular Center, which specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease.

LincolnBattleoftheBands.com or contact the TMH Foundation at foundation@tmh.org or 850.431.5389.

www.tmh.org/foundation or call the TMH Foundation at 850.431.5389

USTA TALLAHASSEE

Benefiting the D. Mark Vogter, M.D. Neuro-Intensive Care Unit at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare

A USTA Pro Circuit Event

The 2015 USTA Tallahassee Tennis Challenger marks its sixteenth year of philanthropic support for Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare. All Challenger proceeds are placed in the D. Mark Vogter, MD Memorial Endowment to advance the leading edge care provisions of the hospital’s Vogter Neuro-Intensive Care Unit. Patients of all ages are treated in the Vogter Unit for neurological trauma and other head injuries, stroke and for life threatening illnesses; such as brain tumors and aneurysms.

“The Vogter Endowment was created as a memorial tribute to Dr. Vogter following his untimely death in 1998,” said Paula Fortunas, President and CEO of the TMH Foundation. “Dr. Vogter loved his family, his patients, his colleagues and tennis. The Challenger is the perfect way to honor him and his life’s work and loves.”

The USTA Tallahassee Tennis Challenger is the only professional Men’s tournament in North Florida and South Georgia, and features players ranked 100-200 in the world. The field of players at the Tallahassee Challenger is one of the highest ranked in the country. At the Tallahassee Challenger, players compete not only for $50,000 in prize money, but also for valuable Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) points that increase their respective world rankings toward

acceptance into major tennis events; such as the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open.

This year, the Challenger will again host the Har-Tru USTA Pro Circuit Wild Card Challenge. The Wild Card Challenge is a series of three men’s clay court tournaments held consecutively in April and May. The American player who wins the most ATP points at these tournaments will earn a Main Draw Wild Card into the French Open. The 2015 Tallahassee Challenger will be the final tournament of this very exciting event.

Karen Vogter, widow of Dr. Vogter and Tournament Director, said, “There are less than 25 of these Men’s Pro Circuit events in the country and most are in much larger cities. The Tallahassee community is very supportive of the tournament and makes it possible for us to have extremely high quality tennis year-after-year. The tournament has a positive impact on the community through its involvement with children, schools and the tennis community.”

Other activities throughout the week include the Boys Town/Boys & Girls’ Club Tennis Jamboree, Ten and Under Tennis Events for second graders in Leon County, the Community Tennis Spectacular and a Special Olympics Tennis Carnival along with other features for the community.

USTA TALLAHASSEE

TENNIS CHALLENGER APRIL 25 – MAY 2 — FORESTMEADOWS TENNIS COMPLEX

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: KAREN VOGTER, 850.545.8740 – ALIAGE1755@AOL.COMJANET BORNEMAN, TMH FOUNDATION, 850.431.4048 – JANET.BORNEMAN@TMH.ORG

Photo left to right: Row 1: Janet Borneman, Lori Willyoung, Linda Vannoy, Karen VogterRow 2: Anne Davis, Carol Bahorski, Nan Nagy, Denean Sykes, Kelly Tucker, Sandy Layne, Eunice Rho Row 3: Libby Thompson, Else Smith, Lyn Baggett, Lenin Mongerie, Steve LeRoy, Alison Harte

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The fourth annual Rock the Pink Lip Sync, hosted by the Rock the Pink Committee and the TMH Foundation, is scheduled for Sunday, April 12, at the American Legion Hall on Lake Ella from 6 to 8 p.m. with doors opening at 5 p.m. All proceeds stay local and benefit the Tallahassee Memorial Sharon Ewing Walker Breast Health Center.

The 2015 Rock the Pink will honor Tallahassee personality Anna Johnson, a breast cancer survivor, for her many contributions to the community. Rock the Pink is a family-friendly occasion that includes local leaders lending their style, sass and humor to lip sync performances of favorite songs. Lip Sync performers will include Gil and Gail Ziffer, Curtis Richardson, the Seminole Women’s Rugby Club, the Chrome Divas, Rabbi Jack Romberg, Stefanie Posner, and many, many more. Admission is free with donations accepted at the door.

“The Sharon Ewing Walker Breast Health Center is dedicated to providing leading-edge technology with a full array of diagnostic and support services for the detection and treatment of breast cancer. The Center’s services and guidance are offered in a warm, caring and comfortable environment,” explained Matt Sherer, TMH Oncology Service Line Administrator.

If you would like to perform in the Rock the Pink Lip Sync or become a sponsor, please contact Janet Borneman, TMH Foundation Director of Planned Giving, at either janet.borneman@tmh.org or 850.431.4048 or visit www.rockthepinklipsync.com.

2015 ROCK THE PINK LIP SYNC

On any given day, enjoying a warm drink along with a cupcake or cookie is pleasant. Now, imagine you are a cancer patient, receiving outpatient treatment in the Tallahassee Memorial Cancer Center or inpatient care in the hospital’s Angie Deeb Unit, and you are offered a delicious treat from either The Cake Shop or the Tasty Pastry Bakery. And, oh, what a sweet diversion it proves to be – graciously served by members of the TMH Auxiliary Tea Cart Committee.

For 15 years, the 20-member TMH Auxiliary Tea Cart Committee, sponsored by the TMH Foundation, has offered tea service, with all the trimmings, to TMH cancer patients. The Cake Shop provides delicacies for the Monday service and Tasty Pastry Bakery donates its delicious goods for Tuesday of each week. “These bakery donations add an exceptionally delicious and appealing touch to the Tea Cart -- they are, in fact, the service’s wow factor,” said Amy McDaniel, Director of TMH Volunteer and Guest Services.

It all began when Judy Meggs stopped by The Cake Shop to pick up cookies for her Monday shift. When Linda Richards, owner of The Cake Shop, asked Judy about her TMH Auxiliary frock, Judy barely uttered, “I do the tea cart,” when Linda said, “May I donate?”

That first encounter, more than eight years ago, has become a Monday tradition. Over the years, Linda, who Judy describes as a “lovely, lovely lady” has graciously donated countless cupcakes, cookies, and cakes for cancer patients. She has also contributed items for the TMH Rehabilitation Center. Her generosity is boundless.

When Tasty Pastry Bakery was initially contacted, more than six years ago, by Auxiliary tea ladies Gail O’Kelly and Rosa Strickland, owner Debbie Cross was excited to offer her wonderful treats. Tasty Pastry delights are now served by the Auxiliary’s Tuesday tea ladies, Betty Sprouse-McCoy and Cheri West. “ Week after week, Debbie Cross has kindly donated her endless variety of scrumptious cookies for our most appreciative patients,” said Cheri McCoy. Betty Sprouse-McCoy added, “One patient who unfortunately requires frequent admissions to the Angie Deeb Cancer Unit voiced her love of Debbie’s wedding cookies. After hearing this, D.J. at the bakery arranged a special bowed box full of the cookies just for her. They just go above and beyond.”

It is not uncommon for patients to voice sentiments of appreciation, and those who are involved in regular treatment modalities frequently say, “ I really look forward to this” as they peruse the offerings of the day.

The TMH Foundation and the TMH Auxiliary Tea Cart Committee extend to Linda Richards, owner, and Megan Pietrodangelo, manager of The Cake Shop, and Debbie Cross and the Cross family, owners of Tasty Pastry Bakery, heartfelt thanks and appreciation for their continued support of the TMH patients they so deliciously serve.

The TMH Auxiliary Tea Service,The Cake Shop and Tasty Pastry Bakery

Sweeten the TMH Patient Experience

Linda Richards, owner of The Cake Shop, donates pastry to Judy Meggs of the TMH Auxiliary Tea Cart Committee.

Betty Sprouse-McCoy receives cookies from Debbie Cross, owner of the Tasty Pastry Bakery, and Debbie Ingram.

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More than 40 tax provisions will change in 2015 based on inflation rates. Here is a brief summary of the changes and how they may affect you.

Income Tax The ordinary income tax rates are the same this year: 10 percent, 15 percent, 25 percent, 28 percent, 33 percent, 35 percent and 39.6 percent. The income limits, however, for all brackets and all filers, will be adjusted for inflation. Please consult with your financial advisor to determine how these new income tax brackets affect you.

Standard Deduction Most taxpayers claim the standard deduction. In 2015, that amount, which is different for each filing status, also will increase. The standard deduction rises to $6,300 for singles and married persons filing separate returns, and $12,600 for married couples filing jointly. It increases to $9,250 for heads of household.

Personal Exemption In 2015, personal exemptions increase to $4,000. However, the exemption is subject to a phase-out that begins with individuals who have adjusted gross incomes of $258,250 or more, and for married couples filing jointly who have adjusted gross incomes of $309,900 or more.

Itemized Deductions Itemized deductions, including charitable deductions, are reduced for individuals who have adjusted gross incomes of $258,250 or more and for married couples filing jointly who have adjusted gross incomes of $309,900 or more. This does not apply to deductions for medical expenses, investment interest, casualty, theft and gambling losses.

Estate, Gift and Generation-Skipping Taxes In 2015, the basic exclusion amount for estate, gift and generation-skipping taxes is now $5,430,000. The top estate and gift tax rate is 40 percent. The annual gift tax exclusion, the amount you can give to anyone gift tax–free each year, is $14,000 individuals and $28,000 for married couples.

Healthcare Flexible Spending Arrangements The annual dollar limit on employee contributions to employer-sponsored healthcare flexible spending arrangements increases to $2,550.

Contact Your Professional Advisors The contents of this article and any materials you request or receive from the TMH Foundation are general in nature and are not intended as legal, financial or tax advice. Please consult your own qualified professional advisors before making a decision to proceed with any gift arrangements.

Please Support the Mission and Vision of Tallahassee Memorial The TMH Foundation champions the TMH mission, “Transforming Care. Advancing Health. Improving Lives.” and illuminates its vision, “Leading our community to be the healthiest in the nation.” by fostering and strengthening philanthropic initiatives and by offering a variety of gift planning opportunities and options.

Please contact the TMH Foundation either to request complimentary gift planning materials or to make a contribution — contact and online contribution information appear below.

PROTOCOLS FOR PHILANTHROPY What Tax Changes Mean for You in 2015

Paula S. FortunasPresident/CEO

TMH Foundation

1331 East Sixth Avenue, Tallahassee, Florida 32303Telephone: 850.431.5389 Facsimile: 850.431.4483E-Mail: paula.fortunas@tmh.orgWebsite: www.tmh.org/foundation

To Make a Secure Online Donation:Please visit www.tmh.org/foundation. Click on Make a Donation and then Click on Donate Now.