Charitable Giving
Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital Foundation
(530) 886-6763
Meet Our Donors
We thank all our planned-gift donors for their generous support. Here are some of their stories.
James Carman
As a lifelong resident of the foothills community of Auburn, James Carman lived in only two homes in his lifetime situated a mere half-mile apart. Growing up in the tight-knit city, Jim understood the vital role Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital plays in preserving the health and well being of the community.
Jim expressed gratitude for the top-notch care his mother received for diabetes and heart failure and recalled one nurse in particular who was especially outstanding. "My mom's veins were difficult to find, making it hard to administer medications and IV fluids. This nurse had a gentle touch and could always find a vein," said Jim.
Jim was a member of the Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital Guild and volunteered regularly at the hospital. An electrician by trade, he enjoyed utilizing his skills to benefit others. Jim volunteered in the hospital's maintenance department, rebuilding the patient room television system and installing low energy light bulbs in exit signs throughout the building. He also set up Lifeline units in patients' homes and taught them how to use the equipment.
In addition to his volunteer work, Jim made a donation to support the hospital's $19 million expansion, which privatized all patient rooms, and will upgrade four operating rooms. The project will bring in state-of-the-art equipment that will allow surgeons, nurses and staff to deliver safer and more efficient patient care.
"Sutter Health is a not-for-profit organization. It's important to me to support Sutter so that it can continue to serve patients with the highest quality care possible," stated Jim.
As a long-time supporter of Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital, Jim was also part of the Legacy Society. His passing in 2012 will provide Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital with close to $500,000 to continue to upgrade equipment and programs to better serve the community. Jim is missed by those who knew him, but his memory lives on through his generosity.
*James Carmen passed away in September 2012
Wayne Manning
Wayne Manning's career as a minister has taken him and his wife, Janet, all over the country. When an opportunity arose for the couple to become co-ministers at a church in Auburn, they jumped at the opportunity to relocate to the scenic area.
Now retired from the ministry, Wayne conducts web-based training for people studying to become life coaches. The Mannings wouldn't trade the quality of life in Auburn for anything. "Auburn is a beautiful area and we have access to a great hospital and health care services," says Janet. "We love living here."
The Mannings have established deep roots in the community over the years. Wayne is a long-time member of the Auburn Rotary and the Auburn Chamber of Commerce, where he currently serves as president. Through his Rotary Club involvement, Wayne met Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital CEO Mitch Hanna, as well as several members of the Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital Foundation board. Mitch's commitment to providing high quality, affordable care to the community made a big impression on Wayne.
The Mannings began supporting Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital with the belief that a healthy community must have strong local services. Wayne says their charitable gift annuity makes fiscal sense for them, as it allowed the couple to make a gift in support of the hospital's programs and services and receive a fixed income in return.
"Our gift does as much good for the hospital as it does for me," emphasizes Wayne. "Our support is a demonstration that it doesn't take millions from one person; it takes a little from a lot of us."