Self Regional Healthcare Foundation Welcomes Incoming Board of Trustees

The Self Regional Healthcare Foundation Board of Trustees announced the appointment of five new trustees: Peter Bjerke, Hannah Metts, Steve Riley, Dave Thompson and Jill Warner. These volunteer, community leaders join sixteen other Trustees to help the Foundation provide service and education on healthcare, develop recognition for individuals and businesses that support the Foundation, and ultimately, work to increase charitable support that helps Self Regional Healthcare to improve healthcare in Greenwood and the Lakelands region.

Peter Bjerke was president and owner of 125 Company, Inc. in Germantown, Md.  Peter is an avid musician and golfer. He and his wife, Irene, reside in Stoney Point. Hannah Metts is an attorney with McDonald Patrick Poston Hemphill & Roper. This will be Ms. Metts second stint on the SRH Foundation Board. Steve Riley is the owner of Emerald Ink & Stitches and Maxwell Axe. His work in the community has been far-reaching with organizations like the Chamber of Commerce, the Clemson Club, the Touchdown Club and Rotary. Dave Thompson is the owner and president of Help Around the Home LLC and Thompson Rental Properties. Jill Warner was formerly with Lonza Pharmaceutical where she served as director of Supply Chain. Riley, Thompson and Warner have been active members of the Foundation’s Special Gifts Committee.

 These new Board members replace outgoing Board members: Tim Hodges and Hunter Bell. In addition, the following Board members were reappointed to the Board: Mark Askew, Glenda Corley, Sharon Mulkey, and Michael Walters. Lastly, the Board appointed John Cooper as Chair, Glenda Corley as Vice-Chair, Chris Clem as Treasurer and Chuck Rimsky as Secretary.

“We are so grateful for the service of Tim Hodges and Hunter Bell. These two leaders helped the Foundation navigate some of the most challenging social and economic times in our lives. Their collective efforts were vital to the successful completion of Our Vision Is 2020 Campaign that raised almost $8.5 million, and we thank both for being on our team. We’re also thrilled to welcome our newest trustees to the Foundation Board. We are certain that these new trustees will help ensure continued success in our efforts to provide healthcare education to the community, appropriate recognition for our supporters, and ultimately, help us increase philanthropic support to improve the health and well-being of our community,” said Ken Coffey, Executive Director of the Foundation.

Corporate Honor Roll Cup Tournament 

On September 29th, the Foundation’s Business and Industry Committee held it’s second annual golf outing for Corporate Honor Roll members. Each member was offered the opportunity to put a team together and play in the Corporate Honor Roll Cup Tournament. Held at the Greenwood Country Club, a reception immediately following the golf outing recognized business donors for their support of the Foundation. The Commercial Bank team of Tim Thompson, Senator Mike Gambrell, Nakia Davis, and Earle Ashley won for the second consecutive year and claimed the Corporate Honor Roll Cup trophy with a winning score of 56. 

Medically Speaking with Brian Goodman

On September 26th, The Foundation’s Business and Industry Committee held it’s first of three Medically Speaking events. This series is a partnership between the Self Regional Healthcare Foundation, the Greenwood SC Chamber of Commerce, and Lander University. This initiative launched in 2022 to inform Greenwood Chamber of Commerce members and the community on timely healthcare information featuring expert speakers from the Self Regional Healthcare medical staff. During the first event, Dr. Brian Goodman, Board-Certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon, spoke about “How to Live Longer….Really”. 

Western Jamboree II

On September 22, 2023, the Self Regional Healthcare Foundation’s Annual Support Committee hosted its second annual Western Jamboree to recognize Self Regional Healthcare team and community members of the 1951 Club and Madame Curie Society. 

The Jamboree II was held at the Lander Equestrian Arena. The evening featured BBQ with all the fixings from Marion Moore and his team at Stumps BBQ. Howard’s on Main provided the adult beverages, and the crowd was treated to live music by Ryan Pitts and the Southern Gentlemen. 

The Foundation gives special thanks its sponsors for the event: Robins Morton, Cultured Cowboy, Harley Funeral Home, Satterfield Construction, O’Dell, TICI, American Termapest, Bonitz. Eaton, and Sharon Mulkey. 

Funds raised from the Jamboree go towards the Foundation’s Equation For Progress Campaign in support of Self Regional’s DaVinci Robotic Surgery program and the creation of a comprehensive Breast Center for women.

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Bornemann Wall Unveiling 

During 2021, we lost one of our beloved friends and members of our Legacy Circle, Lynn Gilbreath Bornemann.

On August 31st, family, friends, and clinical staff gathered for the unveiling of the Lynn Gilbreath Bornemann wall which reads “Peace, Love, Courage”. These words were carefully chosen by her family and placed in the Cancer Center to encourage and inspire patients, their family members, and the staff as they enter and exit the building. 

Never in all the proud years of our future will her name be forgotten.

2023 Scholarship Awards Breakfast

On August 30th, the Foundation held its annual scholarship breakfast and awarded six recipients. 

The Mary Ella Ruff Scholarship started in honor of one of Self Regional Healthcare’s finest and most beloved nurses, Mary Ella Ruff. Mary Ella started at the old Greenwood Hospital in March 1947 and made her transition to the new building when it opened in 1951. Miss Ruff retired in 1975 after working for Self Regional for 35 years. 

The Foundation has a Mary Ella Ruff Scholarship Committee consisting of: Dr. Travis Stevenson, Anne Magruder, Dr. John Eichelberger, Ellen Rhodes, and Faye Reighley. 

The Committee awarded $1,000 scholarships to Laila Jones, LeeAnna Fingerlin, Erin Allen, Madison Teague, and Brennley Furness.

The Charlotte Blackwell Memorial Nursing Scholarship is in memory of Charlotte, a young and much loved ICU nurse who was taken from us in 2005. 

The Foundation has a Charlotte Blackwell Memorial Scholarship Committee consisting of: Kaye Brock, Retired Director of Nursing, Jackie Thornton, Retired Director of ICU/CCU, and John Paguntalan, Nurse Practitioner. 

The Committee awarded $1,000 scholarships to Laila Jones, LeeAnna Fingerlin, and Autumn Hill.