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Tribute (Named) Funds

  • Anita Coles Bellows Scholarship Fund
    Named for a dedicated nurse at St. Joseph’s Hospital and established in her memory by her husband, provides scholarships to St. Joseph’s/Candler employees seeking nursing degrees
  • Hazel O. Brunson Scholarship Fund
    Named for a St. Joseph’s patient whose desire was to be a nurse and established in her memory by her husband, provides scholarships for St. Joseph’s/Candler employees seeking nursing degrees
  • Hazel O. Brunson Endowed Lecture Fund
    Named by her husband in her memory, provides honorariums to nursing education speakers and presenters at St. Joseph’s/Candler
  • Victor J. Ceryanec Fund/Critical Care
    An endowed fund named after a beloved Candler employee; the interest income supports critical care services
  • Candler Hospital Associates Scholarship Fund
    Established as a legacy to contributions made by the Candler Hospital Associates, provides scholarships and funding for educational programs to caregivers who are employees of Candler Hospital
  • John L. Elliott, MD Cardiovascular Fund
    Named for a prominent Savannah physician, supports cardiovascular services and wellness programs at St. Joseph’s/Candler
  • Harold Hovey Memorial Fund
    Named for a former patient, provides support to young patients with cancer and chronic illnesses who have hopeful outcomes
  • Lientz Chapel Fund
    Established as a memorial to former Candler Hospital chaplain, Reverend Grantham, supports Lientz Chapel at Candler Hospital
  • Dr. Freddie Shaw Hepner Educational Fund
    Named for a beloved long-time employee and begun as a memorial by friends and family, provides scholarships for advanced (Masters or PhD) nursing degrees
  • Sievers Respite Care Fund
    Named for Henri Sandra Sievers and provided for in her will, provides respite for patients and their families at St. Joseph’s/Candler
  • Beverly M. Whitehead Fund
    Designated for the research and development of fibromyalgia services

  • Danny Brown Employee Fund
    Named for a beloved employee to assist employees who have emergency needs and seek financial help