FALL 2022

Radke family honors daughter ’ s legacy with cardiovascular wellness initiatives .

arren Radke was the type of person who wore her heart on her sleeve .

Joyous , with a magnetic personality , Farren poured her selfless spirit and genuine care into others . In her signature , she even encircled the two “ R ’ s ” in her first name with a large heart .

“ She signed her name like that since she was a little girl . She always loved hearts ,” her father , Jack Radke , explained . Her final birthday gift to him was a decorative trivet in the shape of a heart — “ Except this one had angel wings ,” he said .

Farren earned her own angel wings over Christmas of last year , when complete blockages of two arteries caused a cardiac

Todd Leick , Lauren Radke Leick , Farren Radke , and Carson Radke event that took the young 35-year-old from this life . Her passing was a complete shock to her tight-knit family , which includes her brother , Carson ; a sister , Lauren ; brother-inlaw Todd and nephews Connor and Ryder — whom she adored and with whom she spent countless hours with doing fun activities .

A quote that her parents found in Farren ’ s journal after her death inspires the Radkes to keep going : “ It says , ‘ You ’ re braver than you believe , stronger than you seem , and smarter than you think ,’” recalled Kym Radke , Farren ’ s mother . “ This continues to be very important to me .”

Thinking about their daughter ’ s legacy and the words she left behind inspired the Radkes to do something to help preserve her memory in a way that Farren would have loved : helping others . Through a gift to Baylor Scott & White Health , the Radkes are supporting a variety of cardiovascular wellness initiatives that will help others take charge of their own heart health .

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Inside this issue

Departments

2 From the President

8 From the Chair

Focus On : Research

7 Experimental Study Looks to Enhance Care for Patients After Stroke

News , Projects & Campaigns

3 Outstanding Recognition for Baylor Scott & White Nurses

5 Knowledge is Power for High-Risk Breast Screening Program Patient

6 Bill and Sharron Dawson Gift