The Catalyst Issue 24 | May 2016 | Page 32

Scott & White Healthcare Foundation Board of Directors Wayne Fisher, Chair Alejandro Arroliga, MD Andrejs Avots-Avotins, MD, PhD Madhava (Reddy) Beeram, MD Thomas L. Burdett Louis S. Casey Jr. Jeremy Ksionda Rachel Clark Director of Philanthropy McLane Children’s Hospital Foundation Specialist McLane Children’s Hospital Although many of our McLane Children’s Hospital patients are small, they have incredible perseverance and strength. Hearing their stories is what inspired Jeremy to use his gifts and talents to help meet the many needs of McLane Children’s Hospital, which is currently operating at, or close to, maximum capacity. Jeremy works with donors who want to help children find the right need to fit their interests. “If one life has been saved because of the work we do and the generosity of our donors, then that’s what I’m most proud of.” Rachel spent a lot of her childhood in the hospital. Now, she is dedicated to helping Central Texas children in similar situations by coordinating the McLane Children’s Hospital Grandparents’ Club or helping community members turn their ideas into fundraisers benefitting McLane Children’s. Rachel sees the impact of these gifts every day when she visits the hospital. “My proudest moment was when a little girl saw my badge, ran up to me, gave me a hug and said, ‘Mommy, look! It’s one of the helpers!’ It is amazing how someone so small can make you feel so big.” FUN