b'Philanthropy directly impacts the quality of healthcare in our community. Laurie has dedicated herself to giving backEvery gift invested in HonorHealth to her community for as long as she can remember. Living in New York City in theFoundation helps drive innovation, advance 80s, she was introduced to philanthropy andwell-being and deliver lifesaving care. became involved with National Foundation for Children with Learning Disabilities, MS Society, Boys and Girls Club and American Collegiate Golf Foundation. Before long, she was serving on and even chairing some major events. HonorHealth has 32 of these robots, the Her desire to serve, however, blossomed inlargest fleet in the country. This technology her youth. As a teenager, she volunteered asuses ultraviolet light to disinfect hospital a candy striper at the Childrens Hospital inrooms and equipment. As a donor, it makes Berkeley, Calif., where she took great joy inme feel good that these robots are making a helping the children and making them smiledifference in healthcare for our patients.and laugh. It also reminded her that there isLaurie took office on July 1, becoming the hope for those who are ill. first woman to chair the Foundations Board of Moving to Scottsdale as a newlywed inTrustees. When asked about what she hopes 1997, Laurie was asked to be on the Heartto accomplish during her term, she shared her Ball Committee, where she made severalvision for collective impact.new and lasting friendships. She has alsoIts a tremendous honor to be asked to serve served on boards, committees and events forin this way. I would like to see the board more Childhelp and Reigning Grace Ranch. She ispersonally involved. The more you learn about admired throughout our community for herHonorHealth, the more impressed you are with graciousness and positive attitude. our quality of doctors, the varied services we It was at one of these charity events where sheprovide to our community and the outcomes met fellow philanthropists Mike and Priscillaand hospital experiences we provide. We have Nicholas, who introduced her to HonorHealtha great story to tell, and we need to share it Foundation. Not only did she commit to thewith our friends and the community.philanthropic mission, but became involvedFor Laurie, that story is simple:personally, joining the Board of Trustees in 2008, serving multiple terms. She also servedPhilanthropy directly impacts the quality on the HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompsonof healthcare in our community. Every gift Peak Advisory Board. invested in HonorHealth Foundation helps It warms my heart to give time and money todrive innovation, advance well-being and charitable organizations and see where it is putdeliver lifesaving care.to work, says Laurie. But she sees somethingBeyond serving her community, in her spare unique at HonorHealth Foundation. If therestime, Laurie and her husband Budd enjoy a a need, we want to help as quickly as possible.good round of golf, fly fishing and indulging When you give to HonorHealth, $100 feels liketheir passion for vintage cars and road rallies.$1,000! They deploy the donations quickly andPeople move to Arizona because we have you can see the impact on patients and staffgreat healthcare and a desert environment almost immediately. that promotes wellness, remarks Laurie. In fact, one of her favorite gifts was supportingAnd I love being a part of that. I wouldnt live the purchase of a germ-zapping robot. anywhere else.HonorHealth Foundation Magazine 17'