 Sister Kenny Rehabilitation InstituteSister Kenny FoundationCurrent needsThe Sister Kenny Foundation distributes philanthropic funds exclusively to Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute programs, services and research. Grants are made in three priority areas to achieve the Institute's mission of making lives work:
Philanthropy makes a differenceAt Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute, it is often said, "Patients are the reason we exist. People are the reason we excel." Our benefactors make that excellence possible. Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute is extremely fortunate to benefit from the generosity of our community. In turn, we use the gifts we receive to serve the needs of our patients and our community. With the support of philanthropy, the Institute provides exceptional patient care and conducts breakthrough clinical research to enhance the quality of life for those who entrust us with their care. Board and staffThe Sister Kenny Foundation is led by a volunteer board of directors consisting of leaders in business, health care and the community. The board is dedicated to safeguarding each donor's intent when making philanthropic donations to the foundation. The board is also committed to communicating how each gift is being used for the benefit of those who entrust their care to Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute. Board of directors officersChairTodd Langevin, president and COO, Functional Neuromodulation Inc. Vice chair & treasurerJohn Ryan, community volunteer SecretaryWinifred Smith, community volunteer Board of directorsAmanda Abdo Sheahan, director of marketing, Abdo Markethouse Scott Appelwick, assistant director - financial services, University of Minnesota, College of Liberal Arts George Appleby, chief investment officer, Burr Oak Group, Inc. Mike Chappuis, community volunteer Karl Dedenbach, community volunteer Tim DeLapp, senior director of global movement disorders, Medtronic Erik J. Ekstrom, MD, Institute for Low Back and Neck Care Pete Gallus, community volunteer Sherry Gorman, senior technology consultant Barry Hix, executive director, Healthcare Solutions at 3Cinteractiv Sandy Jacobs, senior director of Indirect Tax, Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc. Michael McDonnell, partner, SavvySherpa, LLC Neal N. Peterson, partner, Dorsey & Whitney, LLP Karl Sandin, MD, MPH, physician-in-chief, Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute Jennine Speier, MD, Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Associates Musicians’ Clinic Sarah Walbert, Bioscience/Medical Device Sector specialist, Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development Honorary directorsW. Don Conley StaffSandy Landberg, executive director Marjorie Rolland, manager, foundation accounting Pamela Chapman, administrative assistant Possibilities newsletter
Sister Kenny Foundation's newsletter, Possibilities, is intended to convey the same hope and optimism that Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute inspires in its patients and families. Latest issuesSister Kenny Research Center Briefing newsletterBriefing is an occasional newsletter highlighting the accomplishments and activites of the Sister Kenny Research Center.
Annual reports
Sister Kenny Foundation publishes its annual report, which includes yearly financial statements, information about grants made, and ways donors have affected the lives of patients. |
