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Treasure Coast Hospice supports quality end-of-life Richard Boyle served concurrently as the treasurer on the

Foundation Recognizes 2023 care for our community,” said Treasure Coast Hospice Board of Directors and as the secretary/
Treasure Coast Hospice CEO
treasurer on the foundation Board of Trustees for eight years.
Thanks For Giving Honorees Jackie Kendrick, CHPCA. During that time, he also chaired the finance and the investment
“Our honorees exemplify committees, served as a member on the compensation committee
Longtime Supporters Richard And Denise selfless service because and both executive committees, providing the organization with
Boyle And Philanthropist Susan King they care deeply about immeasurable hours and business expertise.
Honored For Their Distinguished Service providing compassionate Denise Boyle has served as a volunteer with the Founding
care to the individuals and Friends of Treasure Coast Hospice for 24 years, helping to
The Treasure Coast Hospice Foundation presented its families we serve.” raise funds for Treasure Coast Hospice’s Youth and Family
2023 Thanks for Giving Awards to two honorees during this A special Thanks for Thanks for Giving honorees Grief Support Programs. For 20 of those years, Denise served
year’s Jingle and Mingle reception. Longtime supporters Giving honor, the Joan Denise Boyle and Susan King as the publicity chair and also chaired the golf event held at
Richard and Denise Boyle and philanthropist Susan King Hay-Madeira Award, was Harbour Ridge for two years. Today, she remains actively
were honored for their commitment to the Treasure Coast presented to Denise Boyle for the incredible support that she involved with the founding friends, recently earning the
Hospice mission and distinguished service to philanthropy and her late husband Richard provided to the organization since position of Member Emeritus.
through time, talent and treasure. 2004. The Boyles’ volunteerism and financial support have Thanks for Giving honoree Susan King, owner of Martin
“Thanks for Giving celebrates the incredible contributions made a lasting impact on the patients and families served by Funeral Home and Crematory, has supported Treasure Coast
that our honorees have made and how their generosity Treasure Coast Hospice. Hospice through her volunteer efforts and financial contributions
since 2009. In 2019, Martin Funeral and Crematory became
a member of the Treasure Coast Hospice President’s Circle,
a group of business leaders who have made a substantial
investment in the Treasure Coast Hospice Foundation.
Susan, a true advocate for the organization, is a lifetime
member of the Founding Friends of Treasure Coast Hospice, a
member of the Treasure Coast Hospice Individual and Business
Giving Committee, and serves on several event committees.
While she supports every program at Treasure Coast
Hospice, Susan has a special place in her heart for veterans and
ORTHOPAEDICS children. She and her team have played Santa, Mrs. Claus and
the elves at the annual children’s holiday party for several years,
enthusiastically stepping into “character” to deliver smiles and
holiday magic for the children and their families. Susan has also
filled many of the needs of Camp Good Grief. Whenever she is
asked to help, Susan’s response is, “As long as it’s helping the
kiddos, I’m good with it.”
To learn how to support the Treasure Coast Hospice
Foundation, visit www.TreasureHealth.org/Foundation.
Founding Friends Of Treasure

Coast Hospice Receives

Outstanding Group Supporting
Philanthropy Award

The Founding Friends of Treasure Coast Hospice
(FFOTCH) recently received the 2023 National Philanthropy
Day Outstanding Group Supporting Philanthropy Award
from the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)
The Patricia Lichtenberger Medical Plaza is located at 2150 SE Salerno Road in Stuart.
Treasure Coast Chapter.
More than 200 people attended the AFP awards ceremony and
Robotic technology helps fine tune luncheon held on Nov. 15, National Philanthropy Day, at Harbour
Ridge Yacht & Country Club in Palm City. Philanthropy Day
joint replacement surgery is observed annually to recognize all of the great contributions
and philanthropy efforts made by individuals and organizations
around the world.
Osteoarthritis, or degenerative joint disease, plan if needed during surgery, and better execute The Treasure Coast Hospice Foundation nominated FFOTCH
is the most common cause of walking-related the removal of bone during the surgery. for its unwavering support of Treasure Coast Hospice’s Youth
disability in people age 65 and older. and Family Grief Support Programs. The Outstanding Group
Robotic-assisted technology can add Supporting Philanthropy Award is a well-deserved achievement
Anti-inflammatory medications, physical for FFOTCH. Since 1982, FFOTCH’s dedicated group of
therapy, braces, activity modification, weight accuracy and precision to total knee volunteers has supported Treasure Coast Hospice’s mission to
loss or injections can help some individuals replacement surgery. provide access to compassionate, caring, expert and professional
with osteoarthritis. Often, the disease will hospice and grief support services to patients and families at the
progress despite these measures. If joint According to registry data, this technology is end of life. FFOTCH’s efforts have resulted in countless hours
replacement is recommended, patients may more accurate than traditional surgery for total of time and giving totaling more than $4,740,000.
benefit from emerging technologies available knee replacement,” says Jason Weisstein, MD, “We were all inspired by the many wonderful stories of
to assist surgeons. an orthopaedic surgeon at Cleveland Clinic philanthropy in our community. We are especially grateful for the
Martin Health who sees patients at the Patricia recognition by both Treasure Coast Hospice as well as the AFP
Orthopaedic surgeons at Cleveland Clinic Lichtenberger Medical Plaza located at 2150 Southwest Chapter judges,” said FFOTCH President Christine
Martin Health have access to robotic-assisted Kaufman. “This award showcases all of the people who have
technology, which can add accuracy and SE Salerno Road in Stuart next to Cleveland supported our fundraising efforts to benefit the Youth and Family
Clinic Martin South Hospital.
precision to total knee replacement surgery. Grief Support Programs at Treasure Coast Hospice.”
“Ultimately, we want to provide the best possible To learn more about the FFOTCH, please visit www.
The robot helps surgeons create a 3-D model of outcomes for our patients, and this technology TreasureHealth.org.
a patient’s bone, choose the correct implant size has the potential to do that.”
and placement, and create a custom surgical
plan. Surgeons use the robot to conduct a virtual If you need joint replacement, ask your doctor if
run-through prior to surgery, adjust the surgical you are a candidate for robotic-assisted surgery.

TALK WITH AN EXPERT.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Weisstein or another Cleveland
Clinic Martin Health orthopaedic surgeon, call 877.463 2010 or visit
ClevelandClinicFlorida.org/OrthoDoctors. Pictured left to right: FFOTCH President Christine
Jason Weisstein, MD Kaufman; FFOTCH Past President Lisa O’Neil; FFOTCH
Vice President Diane Spencer; Treasure Coast Hospice CEO
Jackie Kendrick; and AFP Treasure Coast President Michelle
King. Photo by MaryAnn Ketcham