Good News & Great Gifts
He's A Community Star
Bob Ford is passionate about many things. Ranking high on that list are children and the Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network's pediatric program, two things to which he's been committed... read more
Color Explosion
An explosion of color, painted on expansive canvases with hand and foot prints, wheelchair tracks and even the swoop of a service dog’s tail spoke volumes at an art exhibition. “Wheels of... read more
A Sweet Charity Update
Last September, Dr. Euclide Toussaint, a pediatrician from Haiti, spent two weeks visiting the Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital Pediatric Unit in Bethlehem to learn about pediatric... read more
John Kristel Named New CEO at Good Shepherd
Good Shepherd is pleased to announce that John A. Kristel has been named successor to Good Shepherd President and CEO Sally Gammon, who is retiring in early July. Click here to read more about John... read more
Raker Memorial Awards Honors Five
April 22, 2013 Good Shepherd honored five at its annual Raker Memorial Awards on Thursday, April 18, at Grace Lutheran Church in Allentown, continuing a long tradition of recognizing donors who,... read more
MS Society Grant Benefits Wellness Program
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Delaware Chapter, has awarded a $45,000 Community Impact Grant to Good Shepherd's MS Wellness Program. The program is highly regarded as one of... read more
Air Products Leadership Group Gives to the Kids
A sleigh full of brightly wrapped toys arrived for children in the outpatient pediatric program at Good Shepherd just in time for the holidays bringing smiles to lots of young faces. The generous... read more
Elf on the Shelf Joins Good Shepherd Therapy Team
Of all the do’s and don’ts at the Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital Pediatric Unit, one of the most important is: Don’t touch the elves. Because if you do, explains Michele... read more
Auto Dealers Gift Benefits Children
Members of the Greater Lehigh Valley Auto Dealers Association (GLVADA) continued to show their support for Good Shepherd's pediatrics program with a recent $5,000 grant awarded at the group's... read more
Medical Staff Honors Retired Physician
The Good Shepherd medical staff recently honored retired physician, Dr. Thomas Brislin, DO, with a $2,000 donation to a fund that helps Good Shepherd's residents enjoy greater access to the... read more
Backpacks Galore and Smiles to Match
For most kids, back-to-school time means the excitement of a new backpack filled with everything needed to start the new year with all the right tools. But nearly... read more
The Gift of Good Books from Good Friends
Three-hundred new books valuing more than $7,500 were donated to the Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital for inpatient use by Judith's Reading Room, a nonprofit literacy organization based in... read more
Golf & Tennis Invitational Raises $200,000 for Pediatrics
September 2012 Thank you to everyone who turned out for the Good Shepherd Golf & Tennis Invitational which raised $200,000 for pediatric program benefiting children with a wide... read more
One for the Kids
September 7, 2012 Good times and generosity flowed on Thursday, Sept. 6, at Starters Riverport in Bethlehem where friends gathered and raised more than $2,600 for Good Shepherd's... read more
Donated Van Gives Residents Greater Independence in Life
July 2012 Thanks to the donation of a wheelchair-accessible van from VCI Mobility, Norristown, Pa., residents at the Good Shepherd Home – Bethlehem will be able to participate in more outings... read more
Woodstone Country Club Gives Back
July 2012 Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network was presented with a donation of $10,000 from the Greater Woodstone Open, a golf tournament held in June at Woodstone Country Club, Danielsville. More... read more
1908 Society Luncheon Reaffirms Donor Support and Legacy of Caring
Donor friends from the 1908 Raker Society planned giving group met for their annual lunch on Friday, June 8, 2012, at Good Shepherd's Health & Technology Center on the south Allentown campus... read more
Raker Memorial Awards Honor Those Who Give Back
The 27th Annual Raker Memorial Awards were held on Thursday, June 14, at Grace Lutheran Church in Allentown. Local dignitaries, philanthropists and members of the community gathered to help... read more
Project SEARCH, Project Proud
Eight proud students from Project SEARCH graduated on Wednesday, June 13, in a joy-filled ceremony held at the Conrad W. Raker Center at the Good Shepherd Home in Allentown. Good Shepherd is a... read more
Grateful Parents Host Fund Raiser
Grateful for the wonderful care their daughter received at the Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital Pediatric Unit, parents Tony and Diane Fragnito of Coplay raised $1,220 at a fund raiser held... read more
Thank You Wells Fargo!
Cynthia Garcia, assistant vice president and personal banker at Wells Fargo, had lots to smile about when she visited Good Shepherd's outpatient pediatric program to award a $15,000 grant.... read more
Gala in the Garden Raises $260,000
June 2012 It couldn't have been any better. Good Shepherd's annual Gala in the Garden on Saturday, June 9, was a resounding success, raising $260,000 for the Good Shepherd Rehabilitation... read more
Sporting Clays Raises Nearly $35,000
May 2012 The 18th Annual Conrad W. Sporting Clays Invitational was held on Friday, May 11, at Lehigh Valley Sporting Clays in Coplay. Nearly $35,000 was raised with proceeds benefiting the... read more
Iron Pigs Thrill Kids at Pediatric Unit
April 2012 Some members of the Iron Pigs baseball team in Allentown paid a visit to the Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital Pediatric Unit for a game of wiffle ball and to sign autographs. ... read more
Antiques Show Raises Money for Kids
A portion of ticket sales from The Antique City Fun Fair resulted in a $3,100 donation to the Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital Pediatric Unit from event organizers. The show,... read more
Physician Room Dedication Honors a Beloved Friend
April 2012 On Saturday, April 14, family, friends and donors gathered at the Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital Pediatric Unit in Bethlehem to dedicate a physician exam room in tribute to the... read more
Board Member Honored
April 2012 Good Shepherd Board of Trustees member Dan Wilson, PhD, was honored at the annual Pennsylvanians with Disabilities Day luncheon held on April 20 at Green Pond Country Club. ... read more
Teeing Off For a Good Cause
April 2012 The Krysta Hankee Memorial Fund is holding a series of golf outings to help purchase gas gift cards from Giant Foods for families who need help coveing transportation costs to... read more
He Named That Bug
April 2012 Eight-year-old Colin Homschek, a second grader from Shawnee Elementary School in Easton, Pa., emerged from a field of 1,600 contestants from throughout the Lehigh Valley to win... read more
Millers Named 2012 Gala Co-Chairs
James H. Miller, chairman and chief executive officer of PPL Corporation, and his wife Gail, will serve as chairs for Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network’s 2012 Gala in the Garden. The... read more
MS Gift Benefits Wellness Program
October 2011 Read how this generous grant will benefit this growing program. read more
Cohen & Feeley Foundation Makes Generous Gift To Support Groups
June 16, 2011 Ken Ryno of Kunkletown remembers well the motorcycle accident in 1979 that nearly killed him. “They didn’t think I’d make it through the night,” he says. Ken,... read more
Funding in Action
Carol Henn, executive director of the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation (LVCF), hears a lot of good things in the course of work. But something really special came out of a visit to Good... read more
Auto Dealers Big Gift Helps Kids in a Big Way
March 2012 For the third consecutive year, the Greater Lehigh Valley Auto Dealers Association (GLVADA) donated $25,000 to the Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital Pediatric Unit in Bethlehem.... read more
Ice Hockey Club Donates iPads
The Bethlehem Blast, a youth ice hockey club based in the Lehigh Valley, recently donated two Apple iPads to the Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital Pediatric Unit. The iPads will be used to... read more
Good Shepherd's Pediatric Program Receives Grant from Verizon Foundation
ALLENTOWN, PA – Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network’s Pediatric Program recently received a $5,000 grant from the Verizon Foundation. The grant will be used to improve access to... read more
Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation Grant Helps Meet a Growing Need
The Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation made a $15,000 gift to Good Shepherd’s Children with Disabilities Program, helping the organization expand clinical space and services needed to meet a... read more
Trexler Trust Gift Benefits Children
The Harry C. Trexler Trust recently contributed $25,000 to Good Shepherd’s Children with Disabilities Program. In 2010, this regionally unique outpatient program served more than 3,000 children... read more
Good Shepherd Dedicates Dornsife Pediatric Outpatient Therapy Suite
New Space Will Help Provide Up to 12,000 Therapy Visits Annually Allentown, PA – Long-standing family connections and a historic commitment to children’s health came together once... read more
Local Philanthropists Receive Good Shepherd's Raker Memorial Awards
Jill and Al Douglass, The Rev. Charles Fair and Donna Marie Garze Honored Allentown, PA – The 26th annual Raker Memorial Awards were given on February 17, 2011, to Jill and Al Douglass of... read more
