About Hudson Health Foundation

The Hudson Health Foundation is a local non-profit organization which has served our community for over 25 years by raising funds to support the Hudson Hospital, as well as other community health related projects. A few of the projects are: Lifeline units (see Lifeline Program on this page), diagnostic radiography and surgical equipment, two handicap-equipped vans to transport patients to and from the Health Campus. The Foundation also sponsors two annual $2,000 two-year scholarships to two Hudson High School senior students who will be focusing on health care careers in college. In the past quarter century, over $1,200,000 has been donated and used to the benefit of
our community.

Board of Directors

Hudson Health Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of up to 15 community members including hospital and healthcare professionals.

Mission

"Caring for the Health of Our Community." The Health Foundation supports Hudson Hospital's health care programs and other services which address the mind, body and spirit of patients and their families.

We value our donors, whose gifts allow us to support important innovations in health care.

Contributions

Please consider a generous gift – it will help to secure improved health care for our entire community for many decades to come.

•  Cash: The most common ways of contributing include cash, check, or credit card donations

• Stock: Gifts of appreciated securities may offer you substantial tax advantages

•  Paid up Life Insurance and tangible Personal Property (Real Estate)

•  Sponsorship opportunities are available for the annual Al Hein Hudson Health Foundation golf tournament, and the Annual Style Show which supports the hospital's oncology programs.

•  Planned Giving: Involves the gifting of one's assets (rather than current income) and, in most cases, involves the counsel of a financial planner and/or an estate attorney. Such gifts include will provisions, life insurance, charitable remainder trusts, charitable Lead trusts, and gifts of appreciated assets such as real estate (farms and homes). Planned gifts may help avoid or minimize capital gains, estate or other taxes.

•  Matching Gifts: Many employers offer their employees and retirees an opportunity to have their donations matched dollar for dollar. Check with your employer to see if your gift can be matched. It's a great way to make your gift go further.

Giving Opportunities

• Hudson Health Foundation Endowment Fund
  The endowment fund is a special fund in which the assets are held and invested by the Hudson Health Foundation for the benefit of the Hudson Hospital and its programs. Only the income earned by the fund is used, while the principal remains invested to generate future income, thereby assuring a predictable source of funds for years to come. If the gift exceeds $50,000, a named endowment fund may be established. This gift can celebrate an event, such as a personal milestone, or to honor a loved one.

Donations made to the Hudson Health Foundation's Endowment Fund will be matched dollar for dollar by the St. Croix Valley Foundation under the terms of a grant awarded to the Health Foundation. Up to $70,000 will be matched between November 15, 2006 and November 15, 2009. Gifts can be cash, stock or other appreciated property. This is a perfect way to double your gift to the Health Foundation.

• Hudson Health Foundation Annual Campaign
  Each year the Foundation selects a special project or needed equipment that will most assist the Hudson Hospital fulfill its mission "Caring for the Health of Our Community." The Hudson Health Foundation's effort is to enhance the service available in the obstetrical and neonatal department as well as upgrading equipment to serve the Emergency Department as well as a third operating room. If you are interested in making a donation, contact Hudson Hospital Development Office at 715-531-6075.

• Hudson Health Foundation Benefactor of First Annual Troy Burne Pro-Am Northwestern Mutual Financial Network presents The First Annual Troy Burne Pro-Am Invitational on Monday, May 19 at Troy Burne Golf Club in Hudson. Proceeds benefit Hudson Health Foundation and Hudson Hospital. The event is an opportunity for local pros and area players to experience the premier Tom Lehman Signature Course and compete for a $7,500 purse.

  “This tournament was made possible by the local community support of The Bohanon Group and Andersen Windows Corporation,” stated Craig Gibson, tournament chair. We are thrilled to host a premier golf tournament in Hudson.”

  In conjunction with the tournament, a golf equipment demonstration will be held at the Troy Burne and will be open to the public from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tournament registration fee is $160 per player and a total of 28 teams will be accepted.

• The Annual Al Hein Hudson Health Foundation Golf Tournament. The Al Hein Hudson Health Foundation Golf Tournament is held each year in August at the Hudson Golf Club. The 27th Annual Al Hein Tournament is planned for Monday, August 18. Morning 9-hole flight begins at 8:30 shotgun start. The Afternoon 18-hole flight has a 12:30 p.m. shotgun tournament scramble. Sponsorships and sign-up information is available by calling 715-531-6075 or emailing krambo@hudsonhospital.org.
  

• Hudson Health Foundation is proud to award two $1,000 scholarships for two years to two Hudson High School seniors. Our purpose is to encourage students to pursue a career in the health care field. For more information and a scholarship application, please contact the Hudson High School Counseling Office. If you would like to contribute to this program, please contact the Hudson Hospital Development Office.
  

• Healing Arts Fund: The collaboration between the Hudson Hospital and The Phipps Center for the Arts continues to expand a broader vision of art for patients and their families. Donations to the Healing Arts Program adds to the mission, Celebration of the Creative Spirit. If you are interested in becoming involved in the Healing Arts Program or donating a monetary gift, please contact the Hudson Hospital Development Office.
  

For more information on contributing to Hudson Hospital, please call or write to:

Development Office
Hudson Hospital
405 Stageline Road
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 531-6075
krambo@hudsonhospital.org