Meet Our Donors
David and Stephanie Jones
College sweethearts David and Stephanie Jones may be retired from the workforce, but their lives are full and busy - just the way they like it. David enjoys building model ships, running and gardening, and gives his time to BloodSource, the California State Railroad Museum and The Nature Conservancy. At 73 years young, Stephanie volunteers with the California History Museum and many other local organizations, and stays active with water aerobics, yoga and senior fitness classes.
When Stephanie faced breast cancer, she turned to the dedicated team at Sutter Cancer Center for care. "I owe my life to the wonderful physicians, nurses and other staff who cared for me during my treatment. Their professionalism was amazing," comments Stephanie.
Stephanie is now a 10-year breast cancer survivor and David has also received care from Sutter. Like many grateful patients, the Joneses believe in giving back and now support Sutter with annual gifts. "We're not swimming in wealth, but we decided when we had the means, we would give."
Stephanie also drew inspiration from the philanthropic spirit of Dave Lucchetti, one of Stephanie's former high school students. President and CEO of Pacific Coast Building Products, Dave and members of the Anderson Lucchetti family made an unprecedented $18 million contribution to Sutter Health to help construct the Anderson Lucchetti Women's and Children's Center on Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento's midtown campus.
"Philanthropy benefits the entire community," says Stephanie. "I want other people to have the advantages that I had when I underwent my breast cancer treatment. David and I get so much more back than we give."
After being "sidetracked" by an angioplasty and three vascular surgeries last spring, Stephanie is once again living life to the fullest. "There is a reason for everything," says Stephanie of the health challenges she has overcome. "I've met so many wonderful people during my care at Sutter."