2 From the Chair
Finally! Cool
mentor, leader and encourager, Joel T.
weather has
Allison. His legacy of service is quite
come to Dallas!
remarkable in its depth and breadth. We
I love the fall,
are so sad to lose Joel and Diane, but I
love the leaves
know our new CEO, Jim Hinton, will be
blowing every-where, love the cool nights
a fresh new wind to blow that sadness away
and sunshiny days. Somehow it just gets my
and help Baylor fly to even greater heights.
juices flowing, and I start thinking of all the
In these pages, you’ll learn about research
family and friends I will enjoy seeing during
on digestive diseases – the topic for our
the coming months. These people in our
December Foundation board meeting. You
lives give us energy, confirm that we are truly
will read of some very remarkable gifts to the
alive and remind us to be thankful for our
Foundation from some very generous folks.
blessings. I hope you take time to enjoy and
If you have not completed all your year-end
acknowledge these same feelings as you
giving, don’t forget to include Baylor; we
contemplate your growing “to do” list, that
make every nickel count and will certainly
usually comes with fall and the festivities!
put your gift to hard work for our patients!
We have had a grand year at the
As I look to the coming holidays, I think
Foundation and in this torch you will read
of you and thank you for your continued
about some of the highlights. Celebrating
support of Baylor’s mission and leave you
Women was a resounding success again –
with this blessing:
thanks to all who worked so hard under the
gracious leadership of Chairman Aileen
Pratt and Underwriting Chairman Gloria
Martindale.
Grand Rounds Golf
Tournament was super fun with perfect
weather and much appreciated Baylor
“swag’”again this year. And, who said you
can’t take time for a grilled lamb chop on
the way to your next tee?! The Diabetes
Health and Wellness Institute Healthy
“May the One who brings comfort
surround you with goodness and strength.
May your spirit be calmed and renewed.
May you find wisdom to guide you in
your journey.
May you and your loved ones know hope
and peace.”
– Author unknown
Margo Goodwin
Harvest Fun Walk/5K Run was so
successful and has grown so much through
the years, which you can alsoread about.
You will read about our friend and
Chair, Board of Directors
Baylor Health Care System Foundation
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