Page 7 - Celebrate the Act of Giving - Winter 2018

Happy Anniversaries

Harford County residents John and John. “I received—and continue to candidates for open-heart surgery. If
Norma Cook celebrated their 60th receive—amazing heart care at a complication arises, however, the
wedding anniversary in 2016 with St. Joe’s. Between 11 bypasses and hybrid OR can quickly transition into
a party that drew friends and family a new aortic valve, they saved my an open-heart operating room. John
from across the country. This year life,” he continues. “St. Joe’s is people, says succinctly but with a smile, “I
marks another anniversary for the not a place, in my mind. Frank Morris, hope we don’t have to use it but I’m
couple: their 20th consecutive year of MD, Stewart Finney, MD, Susie sure glad it’s there.”
giving generous annual gifts to UM Morgan, RN, and the whole team in Frank Morris, MD, John’s cardiologist,
St. Joseph Medical Center. the Heart Institute are who make the says, “Fortunately, John’s health is
The Cooks, who were named hospital what it is.” such that I don’t need to see him often
“Philanthropists of the Year” in 2010 Now, the Cooks can see one of but when I do, I always enjoy our
by the Association of Fundraising the results of their longstanding visits. Aside from his great sense of
Professionals—Harford County, are generosity. The hybrid OR, which they humor, John and Norma are a reminder
defined by laughter, loyalty and love helped fund, will open in February to me of the folks who really love
of family. And loyalty plays a big 2018. This state-of-the-art cardiac St. Joe’s and the spirit of generosity
role in their continuing philanthropy. surgical suite is outfitted to perform that has always sustained us. It’s what
“When I find something that is really minimally invasive procedures on allows us to thrive and be there for
exceptional, I stick with it,” says high-risk patients who are not optimal everyone in our community.”

StJosephTowson.com/Giving 7