Adventist Health Foundation Celebrates Community Heroes

Portland, OR. The seventh annual Heroes of the Heart Gala presented by Moda Health and The Adventist Health Foundation celebrated community heroes. Andrea Molloy, Debbie Russell, Carol Hart, Aubrey Fogg, Christen Kolberg served on the Gala Committee. This year the Foundation recognized Allie Roth, founder and president of With Love, Alison Hicks, Jason Hicks and Sabrina Prill, founders of the Chelsea Hicks Foundation and Deja Fitzwater, 2018 Pamplin Media Amazing Kid. Our heroes’ compassion and generosity make a difference in Portland and we are honored to recognize their dedication to our community. The sellout crowd was entertained by comedian Michael Jr. and MC Terry Johnsson. More than $200,000 was raised in support of Cancer Care at Adventist Health Portland.

Aaron Poole, Karen Poole, GJ Newmyer, Joyce Newmyer

Hospital President David Russell, Comedian Michael Jr., Debbie Russell

Krystal Moyers, Dr. Brian Moyers

From The Adventist Health Foundation:

Gala Sponsorships

Platinum Sponsor – $25,000
Premier seating for 20 (two tables)
Limo service to Gala for 4
Logo and link on AMC Foundation website
Logo recognition on all event materials
Private reception with speaker
Full page color ad with Premier placement in event program
Special introduction and recognition at Gala
Benefactor level foursome at annual golf tournament

Presenting Sponsor – $15,000
Premier seating for 20 (two tables)
Logo and link on AMC Foundation website
Logo recognition on all event materials
Private reception with speaker
Full page color ad with Premier placement in event program
Special introduction and recognition at Gala

Hero Sponsor – $10,000
Premier seating for 10 (one table)
Logo and link on AMC Foundation website
Logo recognition on all event materials
Private reception with speaker
Full page color ad with Premier placement in event program

Heart Sponsor – $5,000
Preferred seating for 10 (one table)
Logo and link on AMC Foundation website
Logo recognition on all event materials
Private reception with speaker

Benefactor Table – $2,500
Preferred seating for 10 (one table)
Logo recognition on all event materials
Private reception with speaker

Adventist Health Portland is part of Adventist Health, a faith-based, nonprofit integrated health system serving more than 80 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii. Founded on Seventh-day Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care agencies, hospice agencies and joint-venture retirement centers in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of 37,000 includes associates, medical staff physicians, allied health professionals and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God’s love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope. Together, we are transforming the American healthcare experience with an innovative, yet timeless, whole-person focus on physical, mental, spiritual and social healing.

Elisa Klein

I’ve been a professional journalist and writer since 1987, (and long-time reporter for KOIN-TV.) As a nationally published reporter, with a Master’s Degree in Journalism, I love to report positive news and information. Journalism has also connected me with another non-profit where I served as a leader; the Northwest’s biggest writer’s organization: The Willamette Writers.