Women's Giving Circle
Open to all women, the WGC supports health and wellness causes that affect women in our community.
“There’s no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.”
-Michelle Obama
Total Membership
Total WGC Donations
Fellowship
Augusta Health Foundation’s Women’s Giving Circle (WGC) brings together women who are passionate about making a difference in local healthcare. Since its founding in 2017 by a group of 20 trailblazing women, the WGC has grown into a vibrant community united by a shared commitment to improving health and wellness in their community. Members meet regularly to connect, share ideas, and work together on meaningful initiatives. This warm and collaborative spirit not only strengthens friendships but also fuels impactful efforts that make a lasting difference in the lives of women right here in the Shenandoah Valley.
Education
Education is a cornerstone of the WGC’s mission. Members meet three times a year to learn about important women’s health issues from local health experts. Topics have included robotic surgery, cardiovascular disease in women, metabolic diseases, and more. This educational focus ensures that members are well-informed about current health issues, helping them to make impactful decisions about their philanthropic efforts. Other recent talks have been focused on:
- The Heart of Healthcare: Nursing at Augusta Health
- Our Community & Expanding Access - Population Health
- Feeling 22 . . . or Trying To - Physical Therapy
- Cancer in Women – Hematology/Oncology
- Preventing Falls and Bone Injuries –Orthopedics
- Forensics Program for Sexual Assault Victims - Emergency Department
Impact
By working together, WGC members have made meaningful advancements in local healthcare through their thoughtful and targeted support. Their very first project helped create a new Forensics Room in the Emergency Department, providing a safe and supportive space for victims of sexual assault and strangulation. Since then, the group’s contributions have helped expand the Emergency Department, bring cutting-edge 3-D mammography technology to the area, and supported the Breast Center at the Outpatient Pavilion. These efforts have truly elevated the quality of care in our community, showcasing the WGC’s heartfelt commitment to addressing critical healthcare needs.
Membership
Becoming a member of the Women’s Giving Circle is an extraordinary way for women to come together and make a real difference in local healthcare. With a pledge of $1,000 per year for three years, your contributions join those of other members to support meaningful projects each year. As a member, you’ll enjoy opportunities to learn through educational events, have a voice in deciding which projects to support, and connect with other passionate, like-minded women. Through friendly collaboration, our collective efforts go even further — creating lasting improvements in the health and well-being of our community.
Our Members
- Anne Andersen
- Nancy Armstrong*
- Bonnie Barlow*
- Debbie Battle
- Sarah Boney
- Kristen Brandt*
- Evelyn Britton*
- Shelley Brumbaugh
- Peggy Caister
- Debbie Callison*
- Debi Canfield
- Shirley Carter
- Beth Chadwell
- Doris Clark*
- Lynn Sisson DeBord
- Kathy Denney*
- Cindy Didawick
- Sharon Driscoll*
- Dana Flanders
- Diane Fosnocht
- Barbara Franklin*
- Kerri Garrison
- Sue Godschalk
- Elizabeth Hanna
- Margaret Hersh
- Joyce Hite
- Margaret Hersh
- Lesley Hock*
- Kathy Johnston
- Laurie Landes
- Mary Mannix*
- Mary McDermott
- Cheryl Moffett
- Leeanne Murphy
- Laura Nordstrom
- Kitty Paiste
- Sarah Paiste*
- Sue Pauly
- Susan Pereles
- Carol Powers
- Keri Rankin
- Arona Richard*
- Margaret Roark
- Cheryl Rosberg
- Jennifer Sandoval
- Linda Seestedt-Stanford
- Peggy Sheets
- Elizabeth Shuey
- Mandi Smith
- Nicki Snyder
- Geneva Swinson
- Jean Wade*
- Bobby Anne Wood
- Martha Wood
* Denotes Founding Member
Women’s Giving Circle Meetings
Members of the Women’s Giving Circle meet throughout the year to learn from local health experts, share ideas, and direct their pooled resources toward high-impact projects that support women’s health. These engaging, educational events are open to all women who want to be part of this vibrant and welcoming community.
