GREENSBURG – Normally, when the ground shakes, it’s a sign of trouble.
But on June 10 the ground shook around Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) for a great reason: fundraising for local cancer patients.
The second annual Mary Brogan ride passed through the DCMH parking lot en route to a beautiful trek throughout the region, all to benefit the Hospital Foundation of Decatur County’s Cancer Care Fund. These funds go directly to benefit local patients receiving care at DCMH’s Cancer Care Center.
“Cancer doesn’t just take a toll on your body, it hits every aspect of your life. The little things like driving and meals become harder. You often can’t work, which keeps you from earning money, which causes bills to pile up. We wanted to do something to help those people going through that tough time.”
And help they did. The ride featured 50/50 drawings at the various stops, as well as poker hands, raffle prizes and dinner at Wallpe’s Keg following the trek.
The day was beautiful, as were the results, with $1,200 being raised through the event, which Stauffacher sees growing even larger next year.
“This definitely won’t be the last one. I’ve already been in communication with people around the state wanting to join next year’s ride,” he said. “It’s a great thing to have so many people come together and want to help.”
Hospital Foundation of Decatur County director Bryan Robbins couldn’t agree more.
“Brent and his crew are a great example of local people wanting to take care of their neighbors,” said Robbins. “They’ve been touched by the disease, and have used that experience to empathize and offer a hand to others going through it. That’s special.”
Robbins also shared the appreciation of the DCMH Cancer Care Center for all of the efforts.
“We have a wonderful staff of nurses and doctors, who go way beyond the traditional patient/provider relationship in caring for who walks through the door,” the Hospital Foundation director said. “There’s a personal connection and understanding, and the Cancer Care Fund gives the staff a resource to help meet the patients’ needs.”
“We’re a family,” shared Stauffacher.
Hospital and foundation staff concurred.
“The Hospital Foundation of Decatur County, as well as Decatur County Memorial Hospital, would like to thank that family for shaking the grounds to help our community,” Robbins said.
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