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Gratitude

Inspiration

GRATITUDE

A spirit of giving & dedication to support

Since 1977, contributions from the community have been instrumental in helping our foundation respond to the evolving health care needs of Ashland, Talent, and Phoenix. The fulfillment of our mission would not be possible without the generosity of our partners and donors, and for that reason we would like to recognize those who have made a profound and lasting impact on our community through ACHF.

Linda Butler
Our Gratitude

Linda Butler, 2024 Distinguished Service Awardee

Honoring Linda Butler’s extraordinary leadership, generosity, and unwavering commitment to the community and ACHF.
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Colton Allen, self portrait
Our Gratitude

Support for Caregivers in Memory of Colton Allen

An endowment fund established by the Allen Family through ACHF supports local nursing students who…
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Scott & Diane Knox
Our Gratitude

The Yaley Knox Family Fund

The Yaley Knox Family Fund of ACHF will support license and exam fees for eligible…
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Brian Kitchell stands in the AHS football locker room, named the Kitchell Center after his father.
Our Gratitude

Removing Barriers with The Dave Kitchell Fund

The new Dave Kitchell Endowment fund was established with a $50,000 gift made to ACHF…
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ACHF's 2025 Vice President, Judy Pavlik
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Judy Pavlik Joins ACHF Legacy Society

Judy Pavlik’s planned gift to Ashland Community Health Foundation creates an enduring legacy for our…
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Distinguished Service Award honoree, Diane Williams, MD
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Diane Williams, MD, Receives the 2023 Distinguished Service Award

Our 2023 Distinguished Service Award was presented to Diane Williams, MD, for her ongoing support…
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Katharin Ron Lang
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Katharine & Ron Lang

Katharine and Ron Lang establish the Lang Family Children’s Mental Health Fund at the Ashland…
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A photo of Alexi and Jeff McCullough
Our Gratitude

Support for Youth Aquatics in Memory of Chuck Butler

Through a gift of appreciated stock made to ACHF, donors established the Chuck Butler Memorial…
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Kathleen Mackris, Philanthropy Director 2022-2024
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Estate Gift Honors Legacy and Creates Hope

An estate gift was established to create a fund that will support teens in crisis…
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Two photo collage, showing a Cindy Bernard portrait photo on the left, and a photo of Cindy receiving the 2022 DSA from 2021 DSA recipient, Karen Drescher
Our Gratitude

Cindy Bernard Receives 2022 Distinguished Service Award

We are thrilled to announce the Distinguished Service Award recipient for 2022, Cindy Bernard of…
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A photo of ACHF Emeritus Board Member, Ed Colson
Our Gratitude

Recognizing True Dedication to ACHF

Long-time board member, Ed Colson, selected to ACHF’s Emeritus Board.
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Our Gratitude

An Unexpected Gift from a Faithful Donor

Gayle Morris’s annual contribution to Lights for Life became a holiday tradition and a way…
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Our Gratitude

Karen Drescher Recognized for Distinguished Service

Karen Drescher named as 2021 Distinguished Service Award recipient for her dedication to the community…
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Margie Lininger
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Margie Lininger Recognized as Emeritus Board Member

We are thrilled to announce that longtime Ashland resident Margie Lininger has been named our…
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Dick and Jean
Our Gratitude

The Bernard Family

Dick and Jean Bernard could attest to the fact that when you raise a family…
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Mallorys
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Darryl & Alice Mallory

Alice and Darryl were drawn to Ashland by the climate, the cultural and recreation options,…
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Cora Nixon
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Cora Nixon & Lights for Life

Ashland Community Health Foundation is grateful for the generosity of Cora Nixon and the endowment…
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Bob Holbrook
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Bob Holbrook

When Bob Holbrook retired to Ashland in 2004 after a career teaching economics at the…
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Karen & Allen Drescher
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Karen & Allen Drescher

Karen and Allen Drescher have been supporters of ACHF with decades of board service between them,…
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Distinguished Service Award 2021
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Distinguished Service Award Wall in Place at New Home

The Distinguished Service Award display was recently installed at our new office on Clear Creek…
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