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The Annual Golf Gala is hosted by the Licking Memorial Hospital Development Council’s Community Relations Committee. The event is held to raise funds for facility improvements and provide state-of-the-art technology for Licking Memorial Health Systems. Local businesses and community leaders participate as sponsors, golfers, or both. The outing is held each year at one of the area’s prominent golf courses. Players have a chance to compete for a variety of prizes and are invited to enjoy a buffet luncheon before or after their round. For more information regarding the Golf Gala or sponsorship opportunities, please call the Development Office at (220) 564-4102.
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2025 Golf Gala Honorary Chairs
Rodger Kessler & Vicki Sugar
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2024 Golf Gala First Place Team
Kessler Sign Company - Rodger Kessler, Ray Lynn,
Josh Wise, and Joe Allen |
The Mary Jane McDonald Building a Healthier Community Award was first presented in 2005 during the Lifetime Achievement Reception, and the tradition continues. Nominations are accepted for an organization in Licking County for ongoing work and/or a specific project that has improved the health of the community.
2025 Mary Jane McDonald Building a Healthier Community Nomination Form
Friends of the Licking County Library for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library was the 2024 recipient of The Mary Jane McDonald Building a Healthier Community Award.
The Mary Jane McDonald Building a Healthier Community Award Recipients
2024 Friends of the Licking County Library for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
2023 Buckeye Valley Family YMCA
2022 Boys & Girls Club of Newark
2021 Vertical 196
2020 LMHS Employees COVID-19 Response
2019 West Licking Special Olympics
2018 Fostering Further
2017 Ben Franklin Walking Club
2016 Food Pantry Network of Licking County
2015 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Licking and Perry Counties
2014 The Thomas J. Evans Foundation
2013 Look Up Dental Center
2012 Licking County Coalition of Care
2011 American Red Cross of Licking County for the Blood Services Program
2010 Twentieth Century Club - Camp O'Bannon
2009 Granville High School Key Club - Bone Marrow Project
2008 Hospice of Central Ohio's Bereavement Services
2007 The Salvation Army for the Emergency Shelter
2006 The Newark Rotary Club for the Centennial Accessible Playground
2005 TWIGS of Licking Memorial Hospital
The Cancer Survivors Picnic is an annual event that honors community members for their fight against cancer. At the event, cancer survivors and their families are treated to a picnic on the grounds of Licking Memorial Medical Campus, located at 1717 West Main Street in Newark. The goal of the picnic is to recognize cancer survivors for facing their disease with courage, determination and a positive attitude, as well as friends and family who supported them during the battle.
Community Leader Roundtable luncheons are sponsored by the Community Relations Committee of the Licking Memorial Development Council. The luncheons are organized to provide for open communication between our community and LMHS Administration. LMHS President & CEO Rob Montagnese provides an update on Licking Memorial Health Systems and local and national healthcare issues. In addition, attendees have the opportunity to raise concerns or ask questions specific to LMH or about the healthcare industry in general. Invitation lists for the luncheons are generated by the members of the Development Council, and sessions are by invitation only.
The Licking Memorial Hospital Development Council’s Education and Membership Committee sponsors Corporate Breakfasts four times a year for area business representatives and community leaders. Past presentations have included the latest medical techniques, stress management, nutrition and updates on the healthcare industry.
The Annual Support Committee of the LMH Development Council hosts a Donor Appreciation Reception each year. This event is an opportunity to show our appreciation to our Community Cornerstone and Major Gift donors.
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The 2025 “For Your Health” 5K Run/Walk & 1-mile Fun Walk will take place at The Dawes Arboretum on Saturday, July 19. Participants may choose to run or walk the 5K course, or enjoy the 1-mile Fun Walk. The 5K begins at 8:00 a.m., and the walk starts thereafter.
Registration for runners and walkers with timing chips is $15, if received by July 11 at 5:00 p.m.,
and $20 thereafter. There is no fee for the 1-mile Fun Walk or for participants who are not timed; however, registration is required. Registrations received by July 11 are eligible for packet pick-up on Friday, July 18, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., in the Licking Memorial Hospital (LMH) First Floor Conference Room. All others may pick up packets at the event. Participants also may register on the morning
of the race, between 7:00 and 7:45 a.m.
Registration for both courses may be completed by visiting racepenguin.com/events/foryourhealth/
Licking Memorial Health Systems exists to improve the health of the community. The objective of the “For Your Health” 5K Run/Walk & 1-mile Fun Walk is to offer a community event that encourages a healthy lifestyle for people of all ages.
The 5K will run in the traditional direction, and self-seeded starting corrals based on estimated finish times will be available. Awards will be presented to the Top 3 Males and Females Overall, and Top 3 Males and Females in each age division. All participants who cross the finish line will receive a participation medal. RacePenguin will be used for race results. For questions, please contact the Licking Memorial Events Line at
(220) 564-1560.
The Licking Memorial Hospital Development Council partners with The Dawes Arboretum, The Buckeye Valley Family YMCA, and Park National Bank to present the “For Your Health” 5K Run/Walk & 1-mile Fun Walk. This family event is held each year during the summer, and everyone is invited to attend. The event is not a fundraiser.
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The 2025 Honorary Chairs are
Nancy and Jack Neely. |
Runners from the 2024 "For Your Health"
5K Run/Walk and 1-mile Fun Walk are
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Participants of all ages enjoyed the 2024 "For Your Health" 5K Run/Walk and 1-mile Fun Walk. |
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History of Honorary Chairs for 5K Event
2024 Drs. Brianna and Anthony Johnson
2023 Megan, Kevin, Cody, and Lexi Miller
2022 Brian, Janine, Emma, Abby, and Sarah Mortellaro
2021 Pamela and David Subler, M.D.
2019 Thomas Hagele, M.D., Courtney, James, and Helena
2018 Sally, Lee, Mae, Everett, and Will Heckman
2017 Howard, Sara, and Brackyn Reeves
2016 Tom, Kate, Emma, John, and Megan Cummiskey
2015 Pattye Whisman, M.D.
2014 Diane and Dan DeLawder
2013 Dr. Garth and Mrs. Marci Bennington
2012 Marcia and Jonathan Downes
2011 Cara and Jim Riddel
2010 The Fondriest Family
2009 Dr. Jim Silone and Dr. Karen Smith-Silone
2008 Christy and Kevin Plaugher
In 1989, the Licking Memorial Hospital Development Council presented the first Lifetime Achievement Award. This special recognition was created to honor an individual from the community whose vision, inspiration, and leadership has touched and enriched many lives. Each year, the Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to an individual who has not only volunteered time for the betterment of the Licking County community but also helped fulfill the Licking Memorial Health Systems’ mission to improve the health of the community.
The Lifetime Achievement Reception is hosted by the Community Relations Committee of the Licking Memorial Hospital Development Council and held annually. The recipients of the Lifetime Achievement and the Mary Jane McDonald Building a Healthier Community Awards are honored during the reception.
Lou Reese
2024 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
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Lifetime Achievement Award past recipients in attendance.
Because Lou was unable to attend the event in person, a photo was
taken of her at an earlier date and edited into the group photo.
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History of Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients:
1989 - John W. Alford (D)
1990 - Howard E. LeFevre (D)
1991 - Ernestine W. Spencer (D)
1992 - J. Gilbert Reese (D)
1993 - John H. Weaver (D)
1994 - Norman R. Sleight (D)
1995 - Robert H. Pricer (D)
1996 - Carl L. Petersilge, M.D. (D)
1997 - C. Ann Howard, R.N., B.S.N. (D)
1998 - Rev. Dr. Charles W. Noble Sr. (D)
1999 - Calvin E. Roebuck (D)
2000 - John Kutil (D)
2001 - Mary Jane McDonald
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2002 - William T. (D) and Jane C. (D) McConnell
2003 - Raymond G. Plummer, M.D. (D)
2004 - Robert N. Kent (D)
2005 - Robert A. Barnes, Ph.D.
2006 - Stuart N. Parsons
2007 - Lewis R. Mollica, Ph.D.
2008 - Glenn F. Abel
2009 - C. Daniel DeLawder
2010 - Robert H. McGaughy
2011 - Dell Christine Warner Powell (Posthumously)
John J. O'Neill
2012 - Gerald K. McClain
2013 - Eschol Curl, Jr. |
2014 - Patrick M. Jeffries
2015 - David Shull
Judith B. Pierce (posthumously)
2016 - Sarah Reese Wallace
2017 - William N. Mann
2018 - Christopher (Chris) Meyer
2019 - Barbara and Michael (D) Cantlin
2020 - Thomas Mullady
2021 - Jim Matesich
2022 - Mary Beth Hall, M.D., and
Thomas Hall, M.D.
2023 - Patrick D. Guanciale
2024 - Lou Reese |
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