This document describes a fundraising run being organized in honor of Susan Zabransky Hughes, who passed away from cervical cancer in July 2011. The proceeds will benefit "Susan's Suite", a dedicated treatment space for cancer patients in the Emergency Trauma Department at Hackensack University Medical Center. The hospital is expanding the ETD to include 10 private emergency rooms for cancer patients. Sponsorship opportunities are available for the inaugural Susan Zabransky Hughes Memorial Run, which will be held on May 12, 2012 in Saddle River and Upper Saddle River, NJ.

1. Pictured below is a vibrant Susan running the New
York City Marathon in 2006 to raise money for cancer
the Friends of
patients. Tragically, in February 2011 her cervical cancer
returned with a vengeance. Unfortunately, even with
Hackensack University Medical Center
the best of care, not everyone survives cancer. Susan and
Zabransky Hughes passed away in July. the Borough of Saddle River
The family described the care Susan received at the along with the
John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University
Medical Center as outstanding. “Everyone, the doctors,
hughes & Zabransky Families
the nurses and even the transport people were such
caring and competent people.” The Zabransky and
present the inaugural
Hughes families are committed to creating a lasting
memorial for Susan at HackensackUMC in the expand-
ed ETD, Susan’s Suite. Having a dedicated space and
specialized staff will benefit patients with all types of
cancer for years to come.
Sponsorship Opportunities to Build
Susan’s Suite at HackensackUMC Your donation will help make Susan’s Suite
Proceeds from the run will be donated directly to the at the new
HackensackUMC Foundation specifically for Susan’s
Suite. Although a generous financial contribution has
Emergency Trauma Department
already been made by the Hughes and Zabransky fami- become a reality.
lies toward the $1 million goal, more funding is needed.
Sponsorship opportunities are available with varying
levels of recognition and benefits including signage,
publicity and invitations to the May 12, 2012 Thank The Run for Sue Committee
You Party at the Designer Showhouse in Saddle River.
Cindy Martins King - Chair Cathy Napolitano
Specific information regarding sponsorship op-
Lisa Ahearn Bonnie Pennell
portunities, including benefits and deadlines is
available online at www.humcfoundation.com. Jill Bovino Linda Rosato
Jannine DeMeritt Jill Zabransky Russell
Additional information may also be obtained by con- Paige Egan Tracy Slayne
tacting The Run for Sue Committee at (551)996-3252.
Joette Fullerton Cindy Spence
Lisa LaManna Ellen Zabransky Wittig
Alice Lynch Susan Zabransky Proceeds will benefit
Gary B. Munk
A dedicated treatment suite for cancer patients
A joint fundraising initiative of the Friends of HackensackUMC, in the soon to be renovated
the Borough of Saddle River, the Hughes and Zabransky Families Emergency Trauma Department at
and the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Hackensack University Medical Center

2. Hackensack University Medical Center demonstrated its
commitment to fighting cancer by recently opening a
The Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation
(Please note: a $25.00 minimum contribution is required
Payment may be made online, by check or credit card
155,000 square-foot comprehensive cancer care center
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that offers an unparalleled patient experience. The John 10 Private
Online: Please visit www.humcfoundation.com
Theurer Cancer Center’s mission is to provide the highest Emergency Treatment Rooms
quality cancer care. However, not every cancer patient dedicated to cancer patients in the
when you use your credit card)
360 Essex Street, Suite 301
Hackensack, NJ 07601
goes directly to the Cancer Center. At times and for vari- Emergency Trauma Department
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ous reasons, the point of entry is the Emergency Trauma
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Department (ETD). The Story Behind the Run
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As part of the future expansion of the ETD, the Medical
Center recognized the need for specialized emergency
The run is being organized in honor of our dear
rooms. Current plans include a 33,000 square-foot ex- friend, Susan Zabransky Hughes, who suc-
cumbed to cervical cancer in July of 2011 at the
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pansion designed to improve operating efficiency and
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age of 46. We were all touched by Sue in so
in the amount of $
reduce delays in patient treatment. The renovation, ex-
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pected to be completed by 2013, will include more operat- many ways. Whether it was sharing her love
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ing rooms, new technologies and equipment, and feature of cooking, training at the gym, hiking at the
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four specialty sections for cardiac, cancer, geriatric and
Reservation, or vacationing, Sue just loved life
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trauma emergency care.
and lived it to the fullest every day.
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The expanded design will separate patients by type and
level of care needed, allowing patients rapid access to spe- Sue had many passions in her life, and running
cialized services, reducing wait times throughout the De- was one of them. In trying to decide the best
partment and resulting in an improved patient and family
way to keep Sue’s spirit alive while simultane-
Yes! I would like to Sponsor the Susan Zabransky Hughes Memorial Run
benefits and deadlines is available at www.humcfoundation.com
Specific information regarding sponsorship opportunities, including
experience. The ETD will convert semi-private, curtained
cubicles to fixed-wall private ones, which not only provide ously raising money to fund Susan’s Suite at
greater privacy, but will better accommodate these new HackensackUMC, we decided to organize a
technologies and equipment. This project will have an im- 5k run/walk in Saddle River. We thought it fit-
Title Sponsor $25,000
Platinum Sponsor $10,000
Gold Sponsor $5,000
Silver Sponsor $2,500
Bronze Sponsor $1,000
mediate and significant impact on emergency care in our ting that the course include some of the same
Supporting Sponsor $500
Booster $250
Remembrance Path $100
community. streets Sue ran on and where she lived while
Other Amount $
raising her family for 15 years. As an additional
tribute, the course reaches into Upper Saddle
River, where Sue grew up and her parents still
reside. Post-race activities will be held at Zion
Evangelical Lutheran Church where Sue was a
member of the congregation.
We invite you to join us in honoring Sue by
in honor of
In-Kind Donation
participating in the run, becoming a sponsor
and/or making a donation.
Thank you for your generosity and support!
The Run for Sue Committee
To register for the run visit www.humcfoundation.com
For additional information, please contact
The Run for Sue Committee at (551)996-3252.