February 27, 2020
During an evening of celebration on Feb. 25, more than 20 Sanford employees were recognized as Guardian Angels by the patients, families and colleagues who had recently made gifts of gratitude in their honor.
“Tonight, we honor the Sanford employees who took their dedication to health, healing and comfort to heart,” said Michaela Goldammer, Sanford Health Foundation associate development officer, as she welcomed attendees to the ceremony at the Sanford House.
Donors took turns honoring the nurses, doctors and others who had touched their lives, sharing stories and words of thanks, before each Guardian Angel received an honorary pin.
“It was a very long and slow recovery, lots of procedures and scary long surgeries. Today, he is bowling three to five days and golfed this summer 18 holes every day. Thanks so much!”
— Kathy Clinton, speaking about her dad. She celebrated the Sanford vascular surgeons, Drs. Gregory Nissen, Angelo Santos, Matthew Sorrell and Wade Paulson, who saved his life.
“Jessica was a comforting and supportive presence during those first days as a new mom. I couldn’t have asked for a better nurse. With Jessica’s help, we went home from the hospital with confidence we could care for our new baby girl.”
— Kay Todd, who recognized Sanford obstetrics nurse Jessica Maeschen, along with others from Women’s Health who supported her throughout her pregnancy to the birth of her baby.
Who is your Guardian Angel?
Is there a doctor, nurse or other employee at Sanford Health who went above and beyond for you or a loved one?
Visit sanfordhealthfoundation/guardianangel to make a gift in his or her honor and share a few words of thanks. Your Guardian Angel will be celebrated at the next recognition ceremony.
When you make a gift, you can choose the area you’re passionate about — such as Sanford Children’s Miracle Network, Edith Sanford Breast Initiative, Sanford Employee Crisis Fund or greatest needs — and every dollar will enhance services for future patients.
Celebrate your Guardian Angel today!
Thank you to these Guardian Angels and donors:
Heather Barrie
Honored by anonymous
Dr. Jeffrey Boyle
Honored by Dr. William Spanos
Teresa Buell
Honored by Dr. William Spanos
Lee Christenson
Honored by Mariah Vanderwal
Kathleen Christopherson
Honored by Anonymous
Anna Czmowski
Honored by Ashley Hondel
Amanda Dieren
Honored by Sonja Vermillion
Ashley Hondel
Honored by Julissa Reya
Cynthia Johnson
Honored by April Steen
Jessica Maeschen
Honored by Kay Todd
Dr. Michael McNamara
Honored by Reshmi Kumari
Hannah Sammons
Honored by Kay Todd
Karen Nelich
Honored by Anonymous
NICU Team
Honored by Reshmi Kumari
Gregory Nissen
Honored by Kathy Clinton
Donna Olsen
Honored by Becca Stobeer
Martha Pap
Honored by Kay Todd
Wade Paulson
Honored by Kathy Clinton
Julissa Reyna
Honored by Anna Czmowski
Dr. Angelo Santos
Honored by Kathy Clinton
Dr. Matthew Sorrell
Honored by Kathy Clinton
Donna Uhrich
Honored by Lois Mashek
Erin Vande Lune
Honored by Kay Todd
Dr. William Waltz
Honored by Dan and Tessa Mouw