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journey to another city to see a physician expert. The added stress
of travel and financial burden can be daunting. Jennifer Boss faced this
scenario. But thanks to your giving, and Setons recruitment of highly
specialized physicians, she found the life-changing care she needed, here at home.
I was so worried about having seizures that I became scared to be in front of
customers, said Jennifer. I asked to move from a business sales position to a
finance position where face-to-face interaction was limited.
First diagnosed with epilepsy two years ago, Jennifer had experienced partial
seizures for several years that were first mistaken as anxiety attacks. She tried
multiple medications, but the seizures grew more severe.
I became so frustrated and wanted relief, but the physician I had been seeing
did not want to perform surgery. I contemplated traveling to see specialists in
other cities, like San Antonio or Houston. Then I discovered the Comprehensive
Epilepsy Program at Seton Brain and Spine Institute.
Dr. Jason Shen, a Seton epilepsy specialist and assistant professor for UT
Southwestern, gave Jennifer the hope she needed. Hes among a growing group
of physicians moving to Austin who are attracted by Setons expanding academic
medicine program and the teaching and research opportunities it brings.
Jennifer had a vascular malformation, or lesion, in the right temporal lobe.
I believed this was the cause of her seizures, said Dr. Shen. Given her poor
outcome with medications, she was an excellent candidate for epilepsy surgery.
Until recently, removing Jennifers lesion would require a craniotomy which opens
the skull to expose the brain. A craniotomy can involve several weeks of recovery
and greater risks.
Dr. Shens colleague, neurosurgeon Dr. Mark R. Lee, offered the cutting-edge
procedure Jennifer needed at University Medical Center Brackenridge. Under his
steady hand, Jennifer became the first adult patient in Central Texas to undergo a
new form of minimally-invasive epilepsy surgery. The lesion causing the seizures
was successfully ablated with an MRI-guided laser probe. After only one night
recovering at the hospital, Jennifer went home with just two stitches.
The hole in my head was smaller than the tip of my pinky finger, said Jennifer.
This surgery was a night and day difference from whats involved with a full
craniotomy.
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Medical education at Seton
Medicine is really a repertoire art
you learn by what you encounter.

TOM CAVEN, M.D., VICE PRESIDENT, MEDICAL AFFAIRS,
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER BRACKENRIDGE
In this issue, The Seton Fund Newsletter wraps up its series on the components of
a teaching hospital andthanks to philanthropic supportwhat benefits will come
to Austin when Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas opens. This issue
explores local clinical expertise and its role in the future of care.
JENNIFER BOSS, EPILEPSY PATIENT
Thanks to the doctors I found right
here at home, Im living a full life.
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GIVING GENEROUSLY
THERES A SPECIAL FEELING THAT COMES OVER YOU when you witness something historic.
Thats how I felt at the groundbreaking for Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas.
Ive seen a lot of dirt turned on impressive properties in my 30-plus years of commercial real estate
development. But this was different. This event did not just kick off construction of a new hospital; it kicked off
a new future of care in our community.
Central Health and Dell Medical School partners, along with a medical resident and a former trauma patient,
spoke of four philosophical cornerstones that will guide the work of this new teaching hospital: improving
medical care, treating each patient with dignity, educating the next generation of clinicians, and innovating
through research.
Support from the communi ty wi l l bri ng these
aspirations to life and be the glue that holds it firmly
together for future generations. You can help. I
encourage you to give generously to meet the $50
million goal. We can elevate the health of our city, one
person, one commitment, one donation at a time.
Thank you for all you do to carry on Setons mission
and the work of the Daughters of Charity.
Dan Herd, CHAI RMAN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NOTE Dans term as The Seton Fund Chair ended in September, but his wisdom and influence will continue to inspire our work
for years to come. Many thanks to Dan for his perseverance, hard work and generous engagement as chair the past two years.
L E T T E R F R O M T H E C H A I R M A N
The Seton Fund
Contents
Top Docs Bring Best in Care Home .......................... 1
New Teaching Hospital ................................................. 3
Campaign Honors Daughters of Charity ................. 5
Thank You ......................................................................... 6
Mark Your Calendars....................................................... 6
Hello, Seton ...................................................................... 7
In Memoriam .................................................................... 7
Mikes Story ...................................................................... 8
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Chris Von Dohlen
chai rman
Pat Oles
vi ce chai rman
Scott Dunaway
secretary
Jolynn Free
treasurer
Tracey Bury
Sister Catherine Brown, D.C.
Donna Carter
Pam Giblin
Dan Herd
Sister Gertrude Levy, D.C.
Joe Long
Tim Mooney
Hal Peterson
Sam S. Roberts, III, M.D.
Clint Small
Timothy C. Taylor
Judy Trabulsi
Ben Vaughan, III
Mike Vollman
SENIOR STAFF LEADERSHIP
Kenneth L. Gladish, Ph.D.
presi dent & ceo, seton foundati ons
Charles Scarborough
executive di rector, the seton fund
LIFE TRUSTEES
Mary Anderson Abell
Carolyn Curtis
Charmaine Denius
Andrew Elliott, Jr.
Luci Baines Johnson
Bishop John McCarthy
Allan Shivers, Jr.
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP
Pete Winstead, Chair
seton medical center at the university of texas
Susan Dunaway, President
eli zabeth ann seton board
Dan Graham, Chair
the fi fty
Rebecca Davis, President
seton development board
Ross Rathgeber, Chair
seton league house
Julie Shannon, Chair
the seton forum
THE SETON FUND supports the Daughters of Charity
health care mission in Central Texas by raising funds
for these Seton facilities: Seton Medical Center Austin,
University Medical Center Brackenridge, Seton Shoal
Creek Hospital, Seton Kozmetsky Community Health
Center, Seton McCarthy Community Health Center,
Seton Topfer Community Health Center, Seton League
House, Seton Cove and Seton Medical Center at
The University of Texas.
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ABOVE Dan Herd, Christann Vasquez, Jess Garza at the groundbreaking for Seton Medical
Center at The University of Texas
The trustees of The Seton
Fund unanimously elected
Chris Von Dohlen as chair
for a two-year term,
beginning September
2014. Chris and his wife,
Terri, have been long-time
friends and generous
supporters of Seton and
the Daughters of Charity.
We welcome Chris
leadership and energy to
the helm and look forward
to working with him in
serving our mission.
THANKS TO COMMUNI TY PARTNERS LI KE YOU,
Seton kicked off construction of Seton Medical Center at The
University of Texas on August 26. More than 350 guests celebrated
the groundbreaking for Setons newest teaching hospital which will
be the primary training site for students at UT Austins Dell Medical
School. The hospital is scheduled to open in 2017. To find out how
you can support the $50 million campaign for the future of care,
visit futureofcare.supportseton.org or call 512-324-7990.
SETON BREAKS GROUND ON
NEW TEACHING HOSPITAL
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: 1. Senator Kirk Watson and Carlos Brown, MD, director of trauma services at
UMC Brackenridge; 2. Laura Beuerlein, Diana Zuniga, Cathy Nabours, Paul Bury; 3. Paul Hilgers, Lola Wright Foundation; Pete
Winstead, chair of Future of Care campaign; Jess Garza, Seton president and CEO; Clay Johnston, MD, dean of Dell Medical School;
Charles Barnett, Seton executive board chair; Sister Helen Brewer, Daughters of Charity; Senator Kirk Watson; 4. Former trauma
patient Daniel Curtis
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Jennifers case is a great example of the new level of care here in Austin that will
only grow stronger with the opening of Seton Medical Center at The University
of Texas and the partnership with UT Austin, said Dr. Shen. A strong team
of epileptologists, neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists and neuropsychologists all
came together to determine the best treatment for Jennifer and provide it.
Today, Jennifer is seizure free. Im doing great. And with Dr. Shens guidance,
Im coming off the medications. Thanks to the doctors I found right here at
home, Im living a full life.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
You can bring more doctors, specialized care and research to Austin with
your gift to support Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas.
To find out more about the $50 million campaign to transform care, visit
futureofcare.supportseton.org or contact the Seton Fund campaign office at
512-324-7990, setonfund@seton.org.
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COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS
GIVE BIG TO FUTURE OF CARE
The Seton Fund is excited about four recent, major gifts to help build and
equip Seton Medical Center at UT. We are grateful for the leadership, vision
and amazing generosity of our donors.
Lola Wright Foundation
$1 million challenge gift, the
largest in its history
Shivers Cancer
Foundation $1 million (plus
$1) gift, also the largest in
its history
Luci Baines Johnson and
Ian Turpin $1 million gift
to be recognized at the
Seton Medical Center at
UT chapel in honor of the
Daughters of Charity
University Federal Credit
Union $1.5 million gift
to be recognized at the
hospitals education and
training center
PICTURED ABOVE 1. Seton President and CEO Jess Garza (third from left) with members of the Lola Wright Foundation Board
of Directors, Ron Oliveira, Adrian Rhae Fowler, Carole Keeton, Paul Hilgers and Judge Wil Flowers (not pictured: Jay Stewart);
2. Seton executive Tim La Frey, Marie Crane, Seton Board of Trustees; and Clarke Heidrick, board chair, Shivers Cancer Foundation
at the groundbreaking for Seton Medical Center at UT; 3. Luci Baines Johnson and Ian Turpin with Sister Gertrude Levy (center);
4. Pete Winstead, founder of Winstead PC, and chair, Setons Future of Care Campaign; Tony Budet, president and CEO, University
Federal Credit Union (UFCU); Yung Tran, executive vice president and CFO, UFCU; Christann Vasquez, president, Seton Medical
Center at UT; and Bob Bonar, president and CEO, Seton Family of Hospitals
To find more information about the Seton Medical Center at The University of
Texas, visit futureofcare.supportseton.org. The site features the latest news,
upcoming events, donation options, stories of impact and a Stay Informed
button to subscribe to our e-newsletter.
ABOVE Neurosurgeon Mark R. Lee, MD, and epilepsy specialist Jason Shen, MD
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CONTINUING THE MISSION
With gratitude, The Seton Fund recognizes leadership gifts
to the Continuing the Mission Campaign in honor of the
Daughters of Charity:
CAMPAIGN HONORS
DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY
Although the Daughters of Charity no longer live in Austin, their legacy
lives on at Seton and in our community. You have the opportunity to commemorate
that legacy by donating to the Continuing the Mission Campaign. These gifts honoring the
Daughters will support construction and equipment at Seton Medical Center Austin and
Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas, and will be recognized at the chapels
at both sites. Both chapels serve as holy spaces that honor the Daughters and Setons
ongoing commitment to their mission for future generations.
As Sister Gertrude says, Nothing ever stays the same, but the mission of Seton will last. Its
in your hands now and it will be good. Each of us can play a role in keeping the memory
and calling of the Daughters alive in our community. To make a gift, please contact The
Seton Fund at 512-324-1990 or setonfund@seton.org.
Hessie & Robert Brawley
Mary Ann & Andrew Heller
Patricia Hirsh and Charlotte Dalbey
in memory of M.K. and Nettie Hage
Luci Baines Johnson & Ian Turpin
Helen and Tom Kouri
Joe & Teresa Long
Dr. Thomas & Kay McHorse
Hessie & Jack Owen
Dr. George & Mildred Shia and
Paula Hundley
Dr. Steven Warach and
Dr. Mary Elizabeth Abreu
Seton Medical Center Austin chapel
Seton Medical Center at UT chapel rendering
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CALENDARS
THANK YOU
THE 37TH ANNUAL
SETON DEVELOPMENT BOARD GALA
was held Sunday, October 19, 2014. Many thanks
to Rebecca Davis, president, and gala co-chairs
Melanie Fish and Erika Herndon.
Special thanks to our generous sponsors:
Diamond Fox Trot Sponsor
Four Seasons Hotel Austin
H-E-B
Platinum Cocktail Reception Sponsor
Mary Ann and Andrew Heller
Platinum Lindy Hop Sponsor
The Cain Foundation
Friends of the Daughters
Friends of Seton
Gold Charleston Sponsor
Capital Anesthesiology Association
Clinical Pathology Associates
Herndon Family Foundation
Nelson Puett Foundation
THE 50 ANNUAL EVENT
was held Saturday, October 25, 2014.
Special thanks to our generous sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor
Merit Service Solutions, formerly Sunterra
Landscape Solutions
Flying Photo Booth Sponsor
Austin Pain Associates
Costume Contest
JE Dunn Construction
Proceeds Benefit: Construction and equipment for
Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas
With the end of 2014 just a few months away, are
you starting to think about end-of-year gifts and tax
planning? If the answer is yes, in addition to giving cash,
there are two alternative giving options to consider:
Appreciated asset gifts, such as stocks or real
estate. By giving your appreciated asset to Seton
(not selling it yourself), you will bypass capital gains
tax, create a charitable tax deduction, and avoid the
tax on net investment income.
Charitable life income plans, such as a charitable
gift annuity, can be created with cash or, better yet,
with a low-yielding asset (e.g. a stock that pays a 1%
dividend) to give you a higher income stream while
making a generous gift to Seton. Benefits include
income to you or a loved one, a current income tax
deduction, and a bypass of all or a portion of the
capital gains.
Giving appreciated assets is one of the most
tax efficient ways to support The Seton Fund.
For more information, please see setonfund.org/
creative-ways-to-give, or contact The Seton Fund
at 512-324-1990.
END-OF-YEAR GIFTS &
TAX PLANNING
Proceeds Benefit: Construction and equipment for
state-of-the-art imaging to enhance medical research
and patient care at Seton Medical Center Austin and
the Sister Gertrude Levy Endowment for the Poor.
NOVEMBER 22, 2014 711AM
Giddings Sip n Sweets 290 GRIND
Proceeds benefit construction and equipment for
Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas.
For more information, contact Morgan Thomsen,
512-324-3394 or methomsen@seton.org.
DECEMBER 13, 2014 15PM
Lakeway Christmas Tour of Homes
Chairs: Sharon Rogers and Brooke Toeller
Proceeds benefit Seton Shoal Creek. For more
information, contact Morgan Thomsen, 512-324-3394
or methomsen@seton.org.
FEBRUARY 7, 2015 11AM2PM
Lakeway Annual Tea
Chairs: Nancy Clayton and Ann Neighbors
Proceeds benefit Seton Shoal Creek. For more information,
contact Morgan Thomsen, 512-324-3394 or methomsen@
seton.org.
MARCH 11, 2015
Celebration of Life Luncheon JW MARRIOTT
Chairs: Lisa Youngblood and Sarah Mansour
Proceeds benefit Seton Breast Care Center at Seton
Medical Center Austin. For more information, contact
Linda Lotz, 512-324-1942 or lslotz@seton.org.
APRIL 2, 2015
Seton Medical Center at The University
of Texas Luncheon (FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE
BRACK LUNCHEON) FOUR SEASONS HOTEL AUSTIN
Proceeds benefit construction and equipment for Seton
Medical Center at The University of Texas. For more
information, contact Chris Kazen Attal, 512-324-7326 or
cattal@seton.org.
APRIL 19, 2015
Lakeway Annual Gala
AT THE HOME OF HAYTHEM DAWLETT
Chairs: Sharon January and Cherie Harris
Proceeds benefit Seton Shoal Creek. For more
information, contact Morgan Thomsen, 512-324-3394
or methomsen@seton.org.
APRIL 25, 2015
EASB LIVE! WITH ENTERTAINMENT BY PAT GREEN
CAMP MABRY
EASB President: Susan Dunaway; Co-Chairs Amanda
Oudt and Chandler Ware
Proceeds benefit Seton Community Health Centers
and the Sister Gertrude Levy Endowment for the
Poor. For more information, contact Susan Hewlitt,
512-324-3275 or schewlitt@seton.org.
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Seton has named Christann M. Vasquez, MHA, as the first president of Seton Medical
Center at The University of Texas. She comes to Seton from University Health System,
a partner of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, where she
was executive vice president and chief operating officer.
Vasquez will be responsible for opening the new teaching hospital. She will be a
member of a team of Seton executives and UMC Brackenridge medical staff collaborating
with Dell Medical School, recruiting faculty, and strengthening clinical programs.
VASQUEZ NAMED FIRST PRESIDENT
OF NEW TEACHING HOSPITAL
AUSTIN WILDCATS RAISE OVER $46K FOR
SETON BREAST CARE CENTER
Recently, girls from 80 youth basketball teams assembled
in Austin to compete in the fourth annual Tournament for
Hope, hosted by Austin Wildcats Basketball, Inc. The
participating girls, ranging from fourth grade to varsity
level, raised $46,491 (net) this year to support the Seton
Breast Care Center, and have raised $152,552 (net) in total
for the center over the past four years. Thank you to these
athletes, their hard working parents, sponsors and coaches
for a big win, both on and off the court. Nothing but net!
For more information, visit tournamentforhope.org.
Many thanks to the Avon Foundation for Women for the $75,000
Safety Net grant awarded to The Seton Fund. This grant will benefit
low income, medically underserved women receiving services at the
Breast Clinic, which is an outpatient program within the Shivers Cancer
Center at University Medical Center Brackenridge.
Funds will be primarily used for a new patient navigation model
designed to link patients with financial resources during treatment. The
goal is to improve access to quality and timely post-screening breast
diagnostics along with access to treatment.
We are grateful for this partnership with Avon so that we can continue to support our mission of helping
the most vulnerable, said Jessie Everline, director of ambulatory care, UMC Brackenridge.
AVON FOUNDATION HELPS BREAST CANCER
PATIENTS IN GREATEST NEED
IN MEMORIAM
BOB ASKEW, MD, a consummate gentleman, a surgical
pioneer and wonderful friend,
passed away on July 4, 2014.
Dr. Askew served on The
Seton Fund Board starting in
1982, just one year after the
Board was founded, retiring
in 2012, at which time he
became a Life Trustee. Other
accomplishments include serving as chair of the
Funds Grants Committee for more than a decade,
former chief of staff at Seton Medical Center Austin,
and member of the advisory group assisting the Dell
Childrens Blood and Cancer Center. Bob will always
be fondly remembered.
RICHARD (RICK) L. RESNIK,
former Seton Fund colleague,
and friend, died unexpectedly
on May 22, 2014. He joined
Seton in 1981 at what was then
Seton Hospital on West 38th
Street. His numerous career
highlights include helping found the Holy Cross
Hospital Development Board (now the Elizabeth
Ann Seton Board), working as chief fundraiser for
Holy Cross Hospital, Seton Northwest Hospital, Seton
League House, the Seton Community Health Centers,
and raising funds for numerous expansions at Seton
Medical Center Austin. Rick was known for his passion
for equity, the dignity of people and caring for those
who are vulnerable and in need.
Both gentlemen touched many lives over their 30
years at Seton and will be greatly missed.
If you would like to make a tribute gift to the
renovations and repairs project at the Seton League
House in Ricks honor, please call The Seton Fund at
512-324-1990 or visit setonfund.org/give/.
Players, families, sponsors and coaches from the Austin Wildcats Basketball orga-
nization joined Seton Breast Care Center leaders in the new center for a tour and
celebration of their successful Tournament for Hope.
HELLO, SETON
Linda Lotz with Carol Kurzig, president, Avon Foundation
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To update your address, send an email to setonfund@seton.org,
send a fax to 512-324-1989, or call 512-324-1990.
THE SETON FUND NEWSLETTER is published twice each year for donors and friends of the Seton Fund. The newsletter is designed by Bucko Design. Photography by George Brainard, Jim Lincoln, and Mark Swendner. Your feedback and suggestions
are welcome at jhbiggart@seton.org. For more information about supporting Seton through a gift to the Seton Fund, call 512-324-1990 or visit www.setonfund.org.
The Seton Fund of
The Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul
1201 West 38th Street
Austin, TX 78705-1056

3 THINGS
YOU CAN DO TODAY!
1 Go online to www.futureofcare.supportseton.org and
make a tax deductible gift to help build Seton Medical
Center at The University of Texas. Your gift will bring more
doctors and more specialized care to meet the needs of a
growing population in Central Texas.
2 Give a gift that lasts beyond your lifetime. Contact
Betty Hewell at 512-324-3302 to learn more about how
estate planning can protect the ones you love and ofer hope
and healing to future generations.
3 Continue the traditions and values
of the Daughters of Charity who have
been caring for our community since
1902 by joining The Seton 1902 Society.
For more information, go to www.setonfund.org or contact
Taylor Fry at 512-324-3005.
WE NEED YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS! To receive occasional
email updates about The Seton Fund activities, including
information on Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas,
please send your email address to setonfund@seton.org.
M
ike Gibbs was doing an everyday task
putting an empty bottle in the recycling
binwhen it hit him. Mike says he
became nauseous, broke into a sweat and felt like a
mule hit me in the chest. But, it was over quickly and
the retired software engineer felt fine so he didnt go
to the doctor until the next morning.
There, his doctor determined 78-year-old Mike
had actually suffered a heart attack. An ambulance
was called to rush him to Seton Medical Center
Austin, renowned for its cardiac service. After
running more tests, doctors discovered something
even more alarmingMikes heart was only working
at 30% capacity.
In Setons catheterization lab, cardiologist
Osvaldo Gigliotti put a stent to open a blocked
artery to get the blood flowing again to Mikes
heart. Still worried about Mike having another
heart attack, 90 days after the stent was put in, a
Seton electrophysiologist installed a precautionary
defibrillator in Mikes chest. It delivers an electric
shock to the heart that treats, in a matter of seconds,
any future cardiac episode or irregular heartbeat.
Through your generous support, Seton offers
some of the most advanced and comprehensive
cardiac care in Central Texas, care like Mike received.
Our experts use the latest technology to treat every
type of heart problem, for every person who comes
through the doors, no matter their health problem,
emergency or economic status.
Your gifts to the Leading the Way campaign
will elevate cardiovascular, oncology and intensive
care programs to a level that is unparalleled in the
region. With your support, we can continue to
provide world-class care to people like Mike.
To contribute, contact Linda Lotz at 512-324-1942 or
lslotz@seton.org or www.setonfund.org.
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Heart patient Mike Gibbs.
YOUR SUPPORT SAVES LIVES
MIKES STORY