PAMF patients can now recognize their doctors and other caregivers in a new way. With a $25 gift to PAMF, a donor can recognize a PAMF doctor or employee as a "Guardian Angel." The gift can be anonymous or include the donor's name, and the person being recognized will receive a special card and Guardian Angel lapel pin.

"Although this is a very new program, it has already become very popular with our patients," said Christen Wise, philanthropy project manager at PAMF. "A few doctors have even earned multiple 'Guardian Angel' recognitions so far." The reasons patients give a gift and dedicate an Angel pin to a PAMF doctor or employee are varied, but all exude gratitude. In the dedication card to his wife's doctor, one donor said, "Thank you for saving my wife," while another donor exclaimed, "Thank you for making me well enough to have Christmas with my family!"

Visit www.pamf.org/giving, for more information about the Guardian Angel program (and other ways to give to PAMF) or call call the Office of Philanthropy at 650-853-4808. Guardian Angel gifts can be made by check or credit card. Patients are also welcome to continue to give a philanthropic gift in someone's name through regular donations. Donors who give $100 or more in a year will be included in PAMF's annual report.