About Called to Care
Called to Care is a Circle of Impact to support Peyton Manning Children's Hospital. It includes extraordinary women who have a calling to help and be part of healing and care. They are committed to providing for the health and well-being of the children, families and care team members at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital.
Each member serves as an ambassador for the hospital and is dedicated to three goals:
- Serving patients, families and care team members of Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital through hands on service opportunities with other women in the community.
- Supporting the important programs and services of the hospital through philanthropic gifts.
- Raising awareness of the hospital and services offered throughout Indiana.
Hands-on service opportunities are planned by and available for members each year. Involvement in activities is voluntary, with members encouraged to participate in at least one service activity. The year concludes with a special celebration to learn about and vote on impact projects to support.
Click here to view the 2025 Called to Care Impact Report.
Membership Levels
Called to Care leverages the collaborative giving of the group to create a lasting impact. 10% of membership contributions fund service projects organized throughout the year, and all remaining funds are pooled and granted by vote to support priority needs at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital. Membership contributions are made on an annual basis and are open January 1st to April 1st!
The following membership levels are available:
- Advocate ($200): Annual membership, including invitation to Circle of Impact service opportunities and events; while members at this level will be invited to attend the Impact Project Day, they will not actively vote
- Member ($500): Annual membership, including invitation to Circle of Impact service opportunities and events; 1 vote for the impact project selection
- Partner ($1,000): Annual membership, including invitation to Circle of Impact service opportunities and events; name recognition online, on the donor wall in the lobby of Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis, and in the Ascension St. Vincent annual report; 2 votes for the impact project selection
- Champion ($2,500):Annual membership, including invitation to Circle of Impact service opportunities and events; name recognition online, on the donor wall in the lobby of Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis, and in the Ascension St. Vincent Foundation’s annual report; 3 votes for the impact project selection; one non-transferable VIP ticket to Wine, Women & Shoes on September 11, 2026
- Distinguished Leader ($5,000): Annual membership, including invitation to Circle of Impact service opportunities and events; name recognition online, on the donor wall in the lobby of Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis, and in the Ascension St. Vincent Foundation’s annual report; 5 votes for the impact project selection; two non-transferable VIP tickets to Wine, Women & Shoes on September 11, 2026
- Corporate Memberships: Please contact us to learn more.
Contact Hannah DeBlock at hannah.deblock@ascension.org with membership questions.
Thank you to our Steering Committee, 2025 Distinguished Leaders, Champions, and Partners.
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Called to Care Steering Committee
Cali Estes, Chair
Nessa Hamman, WWS& Vice Chairs
Beth Boles
Aly Bove
Julie Carpenter
Lori Del Vecchio
Nancy Ditzler
Katie Fischer, Service Chair
Julie Griffith
Angela King
Katie Lucas, Past Chair
Tracy Nasser, Secretary
Julie Schnieders
Julie Siegler
Melissa Wonser, Homecoming Chair -
Distinguished LeadersAmy Arnell
Tina Burks
Nancy Busk
Elizabeth Cooke
Nessa Hamman
Katie Lucas
Teresa Martz
Liza Najem
Tracy Nasser
Julie Siegler
Leslie Taylor -
Champions
Lyndsey Abshire
Julie Arnold
Cheryl Baker
Beth Boles
Michelle Boyden
Linda Carroll
Lori Del Vecchio
Nancy Ditzler
Julie Griffith
Jennifer Hess Kimmick
Leslie Hurst
Ellen Kennedy
Angela King
Erin Windler
Melissa Wonser -
Partners
Amy Alley
Tasia Bade
Loraine Brown
Julie Davis
Carrie Dilley
Beth Dodson
Alli Dusko
Cali Estes
Katie Fischer
Kari Jones
Jackie Krupinski
Emily Lambert
Lara Latouf
Jenn Loepker
Mary Lueders
Kate Lyons
Kelly Masoncup
Mindi McMillan
Njideka Momah
Astra Mulder
Ashlie Munchel
Taylor Nance
Beth Petrucce
Jenny Pothoven
Jackie Razzouk
Republic Airways
Shelly Snodgrath
Tracey Traub
Ashley Ulbricht
Maureen Williams
Brenda Zachmann