‘JUST FOR YOU’ CANCER SURVIVORS DAY A HIT
About 300 current and former patients dropped by the Lewis and Faye
Manderson Cancer Center in September to enjoy some music, fun and pamper-
ing from DCH and local businesses at the second “Just for You” day. e Million
Dollar Band, cheerleaders, athletes and Big AL came from e University of
Alabama, and cheerleaders from Shelton State Community College were also on
hand to entertain and visit with patients. Plans are already underway for the
2014 “Just for You” day.
e power of ‘thank you’
Maybe it was just an extra minute to an-
swer a question. Or a particularly warm
smile, the caring nurse that reassured
you or the extra blanket that comforted
you during your stay.
Simple gestures of compassion by the
DCH Health System team make all the
difference to our patients. And through
The DCH Foundation, you have the op-
portunity to make sure that the people
who care for you know how you feel.
Some of the most meaningful gifts
to The DCH Foundation come from pa-
tients and their families. By honoring a
DCH caregiver, you are able to mark a
milestone in your recovery and thank a
physician, nurse or other employee for
the exceptional care you or a loved one
received at DCH.
By honoring one of our staff mem-
bers with your gift, you will help these
caregivers continue to do their very best
and truly make a difference in the lives of
others. And your message of thanks and
praise will promptly be delivered to your
caregiver so that he or she will know of
your gratitude and generosity.
We have multiple areas to direct your
gift, including:
The Help & Hope Patient Assistance
Fund.
This was established in to
provide assistance to Lewis and Faye
Manderson Cancer Center patients who
were facing financial difficulties during
ink pink
e DCH Foundation’s
PINK events support
breast cancer awareness in
West Alabama
Since , The DCH Foundation has
been committed to making a difference
in the lives of women in our community
through their dedication to The DCH
Foundation’s Breast Cancer Fund. The
Foundation’s recent efforts, called the
PINK events, were held in multiple loca-
tions in Tuscaloosa in October.
Thirty-four women’s teams took to the
courts at Indian Hills Country Club in Oc-
tober to raise awareness of early detection.
At the end of the day, beautiful trophies
awarded by Hudson-Poole Fine Jewelers
were given to the winners of each division.
Supporters of The DCH Foundation
Breast Cancer Fund gathered for “A Nite
on the Green” at the Cypress Inn Pavilion.
Great food, live and silent auctions, and
music by the John Martin Davis Band
echoed along the Black Warrior River.
Hundreds of local donors filled the auc-
tion with trips, electronics, art, furniture
and more. This event was chaired by
Amanda and Les Fowler.
Golfers gathered at NorthRiver Golf
Club for a day of fun. In a shootout that
evening, Drew Ingram won a trip to the
U.S. Open. The Golf Classic was chaired
by Robert Kuhn and Rick Hanna Jr.
“Supporting our local health system is
nowmore important than ever,” said Casey
Johnson, director of development for The
DCH Foundation. “We are thankful to our
corporate sponsors and individuals who
recognize the significance of helping those
in need right here in our community.”
The presenting sponsor for these events
was Harrison Construction Company.
Silver sponsors included Ward Scott
Architects, Krispy Kreme, Bryant Bank
and Gina Myers. Bronze sponsors were
Alabama Power Foundation, Blue Cross
Blue Shield of Alabama, Kyle Office Solu-
tions, Nutritional Parenteral Home Care,
Regions Bank and WHMZ Group at Mor-
gan Stanley. The Events Committee also
included Kara Warr, Kim Hudson, Julie
Jamison, Dan Blakley, Molly Ingram and
Natalie Abbott.
The DCH Foundation Breast Cancer
Fund was founded in with the help of
coach Sarah Patterson and supports early
detection services for uninsured women
in our community with mammography
and additional testing if necessary. It also
supports wigs, prostheses and
other needs during treatment.
For more information, please call
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TOP LEFT:
Drew Ingram tees off at
the DCH Foundation Golf Classic at
NorthRiver Golf Club. Drew also won the
shootout that evening—and a trip to the
U.S. Open.
TOP RIGHT:
Participants enjoyed “A Day
on the Courts” women’s tennis tourna-
ment at Indian Hills Country Club.
BOTTOM:
Claude Edwards and Bobby
Ingram discuss items in the silent
auction at “A Nite on the Green” at
Cypress Inn Pavilion.
treatment. The Fund provides assistance in
paying for medications, lodging and medi-
cal equipment, and it helps with providing
transportation to and from treatments.
The Finn & Quinley Infant & Children’s
Fund.
This was started in memory of Finn
and Quinley McInerney, who were born
prematurely at Northport Medical Center
in and survived eight days in the Neo-
natal Intensive Care Unit. Together with the
McInerney family,The DCHFoundation has
been able to provide much-needed equip-
ment, education and services to the NICUs
at both DCH Regional Medical Center and
Northport Medical Center and the pediatric
unit at DCH Regional Medical Center.
The DCH Heart Fund.
This began in
after the death of Dr. WilliamGrover Sham-
blin and was primarily funded with gifts in
memory of Dr. Shamblin. Because heart
disease is the leading cause of death in the
United States, this fund is now in a building
stage so that needed equipment and projects
may be purchased in the near future.
The Area of Greatest Need.
This assists
with the highest areas of need within the
DCHHealth System that also align with the
strategic goals of the organization. These
funds may be spent for current, specific
projects or through investing for larger
projects in the future.
To find outmore, visit us online
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or call
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