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Jamestown\u00a0 (JRMC) \u2013 The JRMC Foundation has announced that Jim and Susan Matthiesen is this year\u2019s Philanthropists of the Year.<\/p>\nJamestown\u00a0 (JRMC) \u2013 The JRMC Foundation has announced that Jim and Susan Matthiesen is this year\u2019s Philanthropists of the Year.<\/p>\n
The couple received the award at Jamestown Regional Medical Center\u2019s Pillars of Giving event, which honors the extraordinary contributions of philanthropy and volunteerism.<\/p>\n
JRMC Foundation accepts nominations of individuals, community partners and youth to be recognized for their contributions. Award winners and nominees are honored at the celebration.<\/p>\n
JRMC Administrative Assistant Cindy Tag Nygord says,\u201cThey are the personification of grace, gratitude, and giving. Whenever there was a way to give back, to make a difference, or to make someone\u2019s day just a little brighter, Susan was sure to find it. She positively impacts the people and organizations she touches.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Matthiesen’s helped drive support at JRMC for events like GOLF \u201cfore\u201d ANGELS and Employee Giving. They ensured others participated too by sponsoring teams for staff and auction items. Their giving isn\u2019t confined to JRMC. As a member of the Sertoma Club, Susan provided hearing aids and services to the hearing impaired. The Matthiesens gifts also benefit animals at the James River Humane Society and children at St. John\u2019s Academy.<\/p>\n
Susan started as the JRMC Audiologist in 1996 and retired in 2019 She was always among the first to step up and say, \u201cHow can I help?\u201d Her actions earned her a JRMC Legend Award in 2018. The Legend Award is the most prestigious distinction awarded to a JRMC employee. The Legend Award recognizes employees who exceed expectations and make THE difference in the lives of those they serve.<\/p>\n
Marty (Cindie) Richman, past Jamestown Hospital CEO, said, \u201cSusan and Jim have been our dearest friends since meeting them in 2002. They both have a genuine giving nature that is inspiring. Susan never missed an opportunity to help someone and preferred no recognition for the same. It\u2019s giving from the heart.<\/p>\n
JRMC Foundation Director Lisa Jackson, says, \u201cThere is no one more deserving of being recognized for their generosity than Matthiesens. They find it hard to accept the accolades because that\u2019s not what drives their passion. They truly care about appreciating and caring for others.\u201d<\/p>\n
At Pillars of Giving, JRMC also recognized the following for their support:<\/p>\n
Philanthropist of the Year \u2013 Jim and Susan Matthiesen
\nCommunity Difference Partner \u2013 JRMC Auxiliary
\nOutstanding Seedling \u2013 Medina FFA
\nLegendary Volunteer \u2013 Joyce Roorda
\nAuxilian of the Year \u2013 Marlene Axtman
\nVolunteer of the Year \u2013 Judy Olin<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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