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Saving Lives: A Night for Heroes Raises $175,000 for Legacy Oregon Burn Center

Jackie Sutton, Ruth Menashe, Emanuel Medical Center Foundation trustee Jordan Menashe and his parents, Susan and Barry Menashe.

Portland, November 13th, 2015. Legacy Emanuel Medical Center celebrated the caregivers of Legacy Oregon Burn Center (OBC) and first responders who care for patients. More than 225 guests enjoyed the evening, including Jackie Sutton, Ruth Menashe, Emanuel Medical Center Foundation trustee Jordan Menashe and his parents, Susan and Barry Menashe. They gathered to thank heroes and raise money for OBC and Emanuel Family House, which will allow family members to remain with their loved one during a long hospital stay. The event at the Sentinel Hotel netted more than $175,000.

Regence Blue Cross/Blue Shield President Angela Dowling with guests

George Brown, M.D., Legacy Health president/CEO, recognizes Philip Parshley, M.D.

Guests raised their paddles to support the Legacy Emanuel Family House

Legacy Oregon Burn Center staff were recognized for their heroic efforts

From Legacy Burn Center:

Legacy Oregon Burn Center is a leader in burn assessment, treatment and rehabilitation, as verified by the American Burn Association and the American College of Surgeons. We’re the only facility of this kind between Seattle and Sacramento.

From surgeons, nurses and anesthesiologists to physical therapists, social workers and psychologists, our multidisciplinary team works together to provide the best possible burn care.

Elisa Klein

I’ve been a professional journalist and writer since 1987, (and long-time reporter for KOIN-TV.) As a nationally published reporter, with a Master’s Degree in Journalism, I love to report positive news and information. Journalism has also connected me with another non-profit where I served as a leader; the Northwest’s biggest writer’s organization: The Willamette Writers.