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The Luke Award 2008
The 9th Annual Luke Award proudly recognized Shirley Osborn and Norco Medical for their dedication to the kids at St. Luke’s.
The Luke Award, presented by St. Luke’s Health Foundation Children's Advisory Board, recognizes individuals and businesses that have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to fundraising efforts for the Children's Hospital.
Every year, hundreds of volunteers and businesses support five special events to raise funds and awareness for St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. Thousands of hours given by these individuals and organizations have helped ensure that the children of our region have the depth of pediatric medical services only available at a children’s hospital.
Luke is…the essence that resides in every child receiving care at St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. From a teenage boy with cancer to a little girl injured on the playground, Luke is the strength children pull from to battle illness and mend wounds. Luke helps our critically ill young patients to smile, and gives them the courage to face life at its most difficult. And Luke is, above all, the compassionate spirit of everyone who has helped the young patients at St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital.
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St. Luke's Children's Advisory Board president Andy Erstad, left, and Bailey Carlsen watch as Bailey's brother Jaden presents the Luke Award to Shirley Osborn.
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Shirley Osborn,
Individual Recipient
Shirley Osborn truly embodies the selfless effort of thse who support our community and St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital – through her contributions of time, talent, and resources.
In 1992, Shirley founded “Parents Plus,” a support group for families with children who have physical or mental disabilities, serious or chronic health conditions, or developmental delays. For nearly 15 years, Shirley has spent countless hours to ensure that Parents Plus is there for families in need.
Shirley has coordinated the annual Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Graduates Picnic since its inception in 1998. She has been a member of St. Luke’s Auxiliary since 1997, where she actively works for the benefit of St. Luke’s. An avid golfer, Shirley also joined the Scramble for the Kids tournament committee in 2006. Her commitment is inspiring; she truly cares about the people she touches, and is making a difference, one family at a time.
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Andy and Bailey watch as Jaden presents the Luke Award to Jim Kissler, Norco CEO. |
Norco Medical, Business Recipient
A year-round partner of St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital, Norco’s philanthropic and charitable leadership has had a significant impact not only on St. Luke’s but throughout our community.
In 1993, Norco signed on to be Kid For A Night’s first sponsor, and they haven’t missed a year since. Every year, Norco employees are in the thick of the Kid For A Night festivities, dressing up and thoroughly enjoying the games and activities. Norco also supports Karnations for Kids and numerous golf tournaments, and always provides volunteers to answer phones and take pledges at the annual Children’s Miracle Network Telethon.
Norco is deeply involved with St. Luke’s, and is one of our strongest supporters. Whether through volunteer time or charitable gifts, Norco is committed to helping kids and is a valued part of, and partner in, our community.
Previous Recipients
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2007:
Dixie Dykman,
KIVI Today's Channel 6
2006: Mike and Lisa Simplot,
Boise Courtyard by Marriott
2005:
David Bishop,
J.R. Simplot Company
2004:
Charles and Carolyn Leader,
Albertsons
2003:
Celeste Keller,
Dairy Queen
2002:
Gwen Lytle,
Blueprints Plus
2001: Sherry Iverson, St. Luke’s Auxiliary
2000: Dawneen Blakeslee, Wells Fargo
