Dear Friends,
As we share Pardee Hospital Foundation’s 2024-2025 Annual Report, I am filled with gratitude for what we accomplished together this past year. Each page reflects your generosity, compassion, and belief in the power of community.
Thanks to your support, we expanded programs like Women Helping Women, invested in our teammates’ professional growth through the Circle of Caring Scholarship, and provided comfort and essential resources to patients through the Essentials Program. Together we stood strong after Hurricane Helene, ensuring our hospital teammates had the support they needed so they could continue to care for our community in the most difficult of times.
These stories are a testament to what is possible when we come together. But they also remind us that our work is never finished. |
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Looking ahead, we are excited to welcome keynote speaker Jamie Valvano at this fall’s Women Helping Women Luncheon on Friday, October 24. This annual event continues to raise critical funds to break down barriers to care for women across our region. Sponsorships and tickets are still available. And in 2026, Pardee Hospital Foundation will celebrate a milestone nearly three decades in the making—our 30th Anniversary. It will be a time to honor our past, reflect on the impact we’ve made together, and look forward to the next chapter of service and innovation. I invite you to read our Annual Report and see how your support has touched lives across Henderson, Polk, and Transylvania counties. Most of all, I want to thank you for being a partner in this work. With your continued commitment, the best is yet to come. |
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With heartfelt appreciation, |
See how your generosity made a difference this year—read the full Annual Report. |
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P.S. Be sure to check out our Save the Dates section below so you can mark your calendar for all of the important events ahead. |
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“Only 32% of Americans have a legal will.”
If you were given $10,000—or even $10 million, wouldn’t you want to decide how to use it? Of course you would. Yet without a will or beneficiary designations, those decisions are taken out of your hands.
Even icons like Prince, Bob Marley, Pablo Picasso, and Princess Diana passed without legal wills. Their estates faced years of disputes, and assets often weren’t used in ways that matched their passions. Imagine the lost opportunities for music, healthcare, education, and global philanthropy because a few papers were never completed. You have the power to write a different story. By establishing a will or making a planned gift, you decide how your legacy will live on. At Pardee Hospital Foundation, planned gifts directly support local healthcare, expanding cancer care, strengthening women’s health, advancing lifesaving technology, and ensuring compassionate care for generations to come. Your estate, no matter the size, can reflect your values and create lasting change in the community you love. It only takes a little planning today to make a difference for years to come. Don’t leave your legacy to chance. Ensure your interests become your impact by including Pardee Hospital Foundation in your plans.
To learn more, contact us at (828) 233-2700 or visit pardeehospitalfoundation.org. |
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New Leadership and Board Members Join Pardee Hospital Foundation |
Pardee Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce the election of a new Executive Committee and the addition of five new members to its Board of Directors. Each new board member will serve a three-year term through 2028.
Dr. Yaseen Zia, radiation oncologist, has been named the new Board Chair. Since joining the Board in 2022, Dr. Zia has provided invaluable leadership and brings a unique clinical perspective to the Foundation’s mission of advancing regional healthcare. Joining him on the Executive Committee are Bill Jansen (Vice Chair), Heather Ward (Treasurer), and Nicola Barksdale (Secretary). The Foundation also welcomes four outstanding new Board members:
Dr. Joel Callahan – UNC Health Pardee neurologist, former Chief of Staff, and 2023 Pardee Physician of the Year. He founded the Circle of Caring program, which supports Pardee Teammates pursuing healthcare education. Dr. Mark Goldstein – Retired child and forensic psychologist with deep expertise in behavioral health. An active supporter of Pardee’s Cancer Center through Kenmure Fights Cancer, he will also help guide the Foundation’s support of adolescent behavioral health.
Vaughan Matthews – Returning board member and past Chair with more than 28 years in business leadership. He and his wife, Kiki, were named Philanthropists of the Year in 2022 for their commitment to community healthcare.
Lynde Mickey, RN – Nursing instructor at Blue Ridge Community College and former Pardee Teammate, Lynde is passionate about strengthening the Foundation’s Sharing & Caring Teammate Engagement program.
“We are excited about Pardee Hospital Foundation’s future and our role in shaping healthcare in our region,” said Amy Treece, Executive Director of Pardee Hospital Foundation. “Our Board brings incredible experience combined with a clear vision that will play an important role in supporting Pardee and the patients we serve.”
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| Pardee Hospital Foundation Welcomes Christine Brackett Gordon as Marketing & Communications Manager |
Pardee Hospital Foundation is excited to welcome Christine Brackett Gordon as our new marketing and communications manager. Christine brings more than 23 years of experience in health care marketing, public relations, and brand strategy. Most recently, she served as director of marketing and public relations at Erlanger Health in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Christine and her family recently relocated to western North Carolina, and she looks forward to using her expertise to share the Foundation’s impact and strengthen connections with our community. |
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Join Us for the 2025 Women Helping Women Luncheon
You’re invited to join more than 400 community members at this year’s Women Helping Women Luncheon on Friday, October 24, at Blue Ridge Community College. This signature event raises essential funds to ensure women in our community have access to the critical healthcare they need, regardless of ability to pay.
For 26 years, Women Helping Women has been a powerful force for good—supporting patients with diagnostic mammograms, lab tests, MRIs, biopsies, surgeries, infusions, and other vital women’s health needs. Together, we can continue to bridge the gap for women in their moment of greatest need.
This year’s luncheon will also feature Jamie Valvano as keynote speaker. A breast cancer survivor and daughter of legendary coach Jim Valvano, Jamie shares an inspiring story of courage, perseverance, and hope that will move and motivate all who attend. Sponsorships and tickets are still available!
Reserve your seat today and make a direct impact on women’s health in our community.
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UNC Health Pardee Opens ALS Clinic to Expand Neurological Care
UNC Health Pardee is proud to announce the opening of a dedicated Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Clinic, the first multidisciplinary clinic of its kind in the region. This specialized clinic brings together neuromuscular neurologists, respiratory therapy, speech-language pathology, nutrition, physical and occupational therapy, and social work to provide comprehensive, coordinated care for individuals living with ALS.
Led by Dr. Hannah Machemehl, a neuromuscular neurologist with specialized ALS expertise, and supported by Dr. Ben Rardin, the clinic is designed to meet the unique needs of patients and their families while minimizing travel burdens. Currently, over 130 ALS patients in western North Carolina travel more than 90 minutes for care—now they can access holistic support close to home.
This important expansion of services was made possible in part through the efforts of the Pardee Hospital Foundation, which helped secure funding from the ALS Association’s Hoffman ALS Clinic Development Awards program. Through philanthropy, the Foundation continues to play a vital role in advancing specialized care and expanding services for patients in our community. The ALS Clinic is located at Pardee Neurology Associates, 2775 Hendersonville Rd., Suite 250, Arden, and operates once a month.
For more information about the ALS Clinic and its team, call 828-694-4552 or visit pardeehospital.org. |
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Upcoming Events & Givebacks October 2025
Oct. 1–31 | Green River BBQ Give Back – $1 from every chopped chicken plate/sandwich supports the Women Helping Women Fund.
Oct. 1–31 | Campfire Grill Give Back – $5 of each Pink Lady Lemonade supports the Women Helping Women Fund. Mondays in October (starting Oct. 6) | Tooley’s Café Give Back – A portion of sales supports Women Helping Women.
Tuesdays in October (starting Oct. 7) | AlyKatDeli Give Back – 10% of sales and support Women Helping Women
Oct. 4 | Go Pink Day with Mammo on the Go at Hendersonville Farmer’s Market – Celebrate breast cancer awareness and community support.
Oct. 8 | Mammo on the Go – BlueMD Brevard
Oct. 17 | Mammo on the Go – First Bank Main Street Office
Oct. 18 | Putting for Pink – Fireside Golf
Oct. 22 | Mammo on the Go – Grace Foods, Mills Spring Oct. 24 | Women Helping Women Luncheon – Blue Ridge Community College December 2025
Dec. 2 | Giving Tuesday – A global day of generosity benefiting Pardee Hospital Foundation. April 2026 Apr. 25 | She Slays 5K – Save the date for this empowering run/walk to support women’s health. |
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Supporting Our Community’s Health
Pardee Hospital Foundation is dedicated to raising funds and awareness to meet the specific needs of UNC Health Pardee. As a non-profit public hospital owned by Henderson County but not funded by it, UNC Health Pardee relies on community support to advance patient care, enhance technology, foster research, and support vital clinical programs. Through the generosity of our donors, the Foundation ensures that UNC Health Pardee will continue to provide exceptional care and inspire health for generations to come.
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