Dr. Vanek at LaMalfa
Paul Vanek MD, FACS Keynote Speaker
Today at LaMalfa Banquet Center in Mentor, Ohio the United Way of Lake County honored Dr. Vanek by making him a key note speaker at this event. There he discussed his philanthropic activities over the years and focused on his most recent experience in Haiti and El Salvador. In Haiti Dr.Vanek operated with surgical teams from all over the world including Sweden and Israel. On the El Salvador trip Dr. Vanek went with local church groups from St. Mary of Mentor and St. John Vianney. He visited a school while there and worked all day at a medical out post that had not seen a physician in over 2 years. His daughter Megan accompanied him on this mission and also served as his interpreter. They took donations with them including food, medical equipment and clothing.
United Way of Lake County 2009:
Stephen Baum, MD at LaMalfa
Stephen A. Baum, M.D. – Board Chair,
Matthew A. Logies- First Vice Chair,
Matthew Logies First Vice Chair
Tom Fergerson – Leadership
Thomas Ferguson Leadership Development Chair