Dear Friends,

We at the North Shore-LIJ Health System Foundation are fortunate to witness the miracle of philanthropy afforded by our friends, colleagues and business leaders. Gratitude is a magazine about the stories of these people and corporations that share our commitment to pursue excellence in medicine and provide superior patient care to the community we serve.

In this debut issue, we’ve collected snapshots of our supporters who together with our staff make a formidable team as we fulfill the promise of advancing medicine across the health system.

In the pages that follow, you will read how a group of donors is driving change in Alzheimer’s research that will affect future populations. You’ll get to know the members of a family that has rallied around the health system to transform their local community. You’ll see the impact a company partnership has on the future of our young patients. You’ll also learn the ways we’re dedicated to those who serve our country and their families by providing innovative services through the support of the community that upholds our vision. These are just a few of the stories that demonstrate how donor support directly impacts our ability to continue our groundbreaking work across a rapidly changing medical environment.

Our enhanced online edition includes video interviews with some of our donors who have contributed so much to our success. You can also request to receive a print version of the magazine. We hope you enjoy this first issue of Gratitude and we invite you to share your feedback.

Sincerely,