The Foundation
We are committed to increasing our community’s awareness of the quality of healthcare provided by Piedmont Athens Regional, providing opportunities for the community to invest in their healthcare, and providing meaningful volunteer opportunities. Donate Online.
• Vice Chair – Carl Nichols, Nichols Land & Investment Company
• Past Chair – Bobby Heath, Retired, First American Bank
• Phil Bettendorf, Synovus Bank
• Michael Burnett, CEO, Piedmont Athens Regional
• Scott Collins, Collins/Moody & Company
• Sid Kirschner, Piedmont Healthcare Foundation Chief Philanthropy Officer
• Tammy Lindsay, Lindsay Transfer & Storage
• Dr. Catherine Marti, Piedmont Heart
• Dr. Jonathan Murrow, Piedmont Heart
• Rick Parker, Athens Housing Authority
• Becky Sams, President of PAR Auxiliary
• Len Sapera, Retired, Athens First Bank & Trust
• Jennifer Scott, Manager & Clerk, Braselton
• April Sorrow, Jackson EMC
• Jenny Terrell, Bank of England Classic Lending Group
• Dr. Xernona Thomas, ACC School District
• Dr. Ron Walpert, Athens Radiology Associates
• Becky Waltman, Chair of GIFT
Executive Director
706-475-3428
Steven.Dasher@piedmont.org
Elaine Cook
Director of Major Gifts
706-475-3350
Elaine.Cook@piedmont.org
Sierra Hammock
Donor Relations Liaison
706-475-7492
Sierra.Hammock@piedmont.org
Nicole Papst
Manager of Sustained Giving
706-475-7379
Nicole.Papst@piedmont.org
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center is a 360-bed non-profit hospital and regional referral center serving 17 counties in Athens and northeast Georgia. We offer a Level 2 Trauma Center and Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, urgent care centers, and an extensive network of respected physicians, surgeons and specialists.
History
On February 20, 1919, Drs. Goss, Holliday, Hunnicutt and Reynolds met to discuss the need for a community hospital in Athens-Clarke County. After securing the necessary funding in 1921, a 100-bed facility was opened, featuring three medical floors, two operating rooms, a delivery room and a 24-member medical staff. Over the past 100 years, Piedmont Athens Regional has grown to serve 17 counties in northeast Georgia and provides jobs for more than 3,300 employees. What started as a small local hospital has changed, but our original mission to serve our community and make a positive difference has stayed the same.
Piedmont Foundations
Piedmont Healthcare is a federally certified 501(c)3 nonprofit community hospital system. As a nonprofit, gifts are a vital part of supporting our mission, and directly benefit the health and wellness of patients in our community. Along with Athens, Piedmont has foundations in Atlanta and Columbus.
Campaign
Our Board of Directors have identified the new patient tower and the Magill Miller Advanced Heart Failure Clinic as our two priority areas in our current campaign. These two campaign priorities will allow us to continue serving our community with superior clinical care.
Key Programs
| Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center’s $171 million renovation and expansion project kicked off in October 2018, and is expected to be completed by DPR Construction in 2022. It will include the renovation of approximately 262,436 square feet of existing space and the replacement of approximately 228,691 square feet of space. The new tower will improve wayfinding for our visitors and will include inpatient and outpatient departments designed to enhance the patient experience. |
| Space | Naming Rights | Commitments |
| Large Courtyard | $500,000 | University Vascular |
| Main Lobby | $500,000 | Elizabeth & Tony Townley |
| Patient Pavilion – 3rd Floor | $500,000 | |
| Patient Pavilion – 4th Floor | $500,000 | |
| Pavers & Walkways | $250,000 | Employee & Community Brick Campaign |
| Jewel Box Garden | $250,000 | Jack Tarver Family Foundation |
| Sacred Space | $250,000 | Kathryn & Carl Nichols |
| South Wing – 3rd Floor | $200,000 | |
| South Wing – 4th Floor | $200,000 | |
| Visitor Resource Room | $150,000 | |
| Northeast Wing – 3rd Floor | $150,000 | |
| Northeast Wing – 4th Floor | $150,000 | |
| Garden #1 | $125,000 | Charles & Cathy Peck Garden |
| Garden #2 | $125,000 | Dr. & Mrs. Robert Sinyard in memory of Alice & Robert Sinyard |
| Pink Posy Gift Shop | $100,000 | Piedmont Athens Regional Auxiliary |
| Plaza on Talmadge Drive | $100,000 | Julie and Michael Jenkins in memory of Juliette and Henry Massey |
| Café | $100,000 | Athens Radiology Associates |
| Wellness Porch | $100,000 | PAR Employee GIFT Members |
| Community Room | $50,000 | Synovus Bank |
| Main Lobby Information Desk | $25,000 | Len Sapera in memory of Eileen W. Sapera |
| Visitor Lounge Areas | $25,000 | |
| NE Visitor Lounge – 3rd Floor | $25,000 | Piedmont Athens Regional Auxiliary |
| NE Visitor Lounge – 4th Floor | $25,000 | Runell and Mike Cheek |
| S Visitor Lounge – 5th Floor | $25,000 | Amy & Michael Burnett |
| S Visitor Lounge – 4th Floor | $25,000 | Barbara Bankston & Mel Garber |
| S Visitor Lounge – 3rd Floor | $25,000 | Barb and Carl Parks |
| Patient Rooms | $10,000 | The Fred and Sharon Loef Family, Carole and Sidney Kirschner, Greer and Ken Wells, Steve and Tami Jackson, Elizabeth and Steven Scott, Sekhar & Srilakshmi Rebala, Elaine & Jon Cook, Dr. & Mrs. A. Fred Young, Dr. & Mrs. Cullen Morris, Dr. and Mrs. Hugh F. Jenkins, Tammy and Geof Gilland, Runell and Michael Cheek, Susan and John Barrett, Beth & Scott Collins, Camilla Bracewell and The Hoyt Family |
| Garden Pod #1 | $5,000 | Erin & Scott Beaver |
| Garden Pod #2 | $5,000 | Georgia Power |
| Garden Pod #3 | $5,000 | The Henderson Family in memory of Stan Henderson |
| Garden Pod #4 | $5,000 | Heritage Garden Club |
| Garden Pod #5 | $5,000 | Doris Adams Ramsey |
Events
The Mint Jubilee
View photos from the Photo Booth at this year’s Mint Jubilee. The password is: RichStrike
View photos from Wingate Downs Photography. The password is: Piedmont
PAR Main Tower Ribbon Cutting
View photos from the Piedmont Athens Regional Main Tower Ribbon Cutting. The password is 2996.
News / Updates
Ways to Give
- If you’d like to help through a comprehensive sponsorship package or a corporate donation, please contact our Foundation at 706-475-9007 or athensfoundation@piedmont.org.
How to donate stocks, mutual funds and wire cash.
For more information or questions, contact Steven Dasher, Executive Director, at 706-475-3428 or Steven.Dasher@piedmont.org.
Donor Recognition
Donors leave their mark on the community by helping provide better care, new facilities, and expanded programs. Our Donor Recognition programs are designed to acknowledge the generosity and impact of gifts to Piedmont Athens Regional. Donor recognition exists on many levels, and there is a wide range of Piedmont Athens Regional Giving Clubs where donors can leave their mark.
The Founders Society
Membership in the Founders Society is based on the donor’s cumulative lifetime giving to Piedmont Athens Regional. This society recognizes those generous donors who assist Piedmont Athens Regional in fulfilling its mission of providing the highest level of medical care. There are five levels within the Founders Society:
•$1 million +
•$750,000-$999,999
•$500,000-$749,999
•$250,000-$499,999
•$100,000-$249,999
•$50,000-$99,999
The Corporate Honor Roll
The Pillar Society
The Heritage Circle
The Cornerstone Society
GIFT
The Shelby J. Lacy Award
– 2021 Honoree: Delena Brockmann
Cradle Roll
The Helene M. Schwartz Foundation Champion Award
– 2021 Honoree: Carol and Rob Winthrop
The JW Fanning Humanitarian Award
– 2021 Honoree: Kathy Hoard
Piedmont Athens Regional Foundation Annual Report
Contact Us
We look forward to hearing from you. Contact our main office at the number and email below or call a member of our team.
Phone: 706-475-9007
Email: athensfoundation@piedmont.org
Address: 1199 Prince Avenue, Athens, Ga 30606