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Cancer CARE Fund What do you get when you combine a delicious barbecue buffet, toe-tapping music and some down-home humor? The fixings for the annual Blue Jean Ball, of course. Sponsored by the Cancer CARE (clinical, advocacy, resources and education) Fund Committee, the Blue Jean Ball, a signature fundraising event that debuted in 2004, has been sold out every year. This year’s event featured the music of the Sand Band and the Cowboys. Since 2000, Cancer CARE has channeled financial and personal resources to help cancer patients in need. It also serves as an avenue to promote awareness and improve the understanding of issues related to cancer. Funds raised for Cancer CARE are available to help patients with medications, transportation and other other cancer related items. With only a minimum of paperwork, each request is managed independently with funds dispersed based on specific patient needs. During Fiscal Year 2007, the Cancer CARE Fund allocated more than $70,000 for patient needs. Since its inception, Cancer CARE has distributed more than $250,000 in funds. Over the past several years, fundraising for the Cancer CARE Fund has gained momentum. The local community has embraced Cancer CARE, and several organizations have designated the fund as the recipient of their independent fundraisers. In today’s complex economy, not-for-profit health care organizations such as FirstHealth face an increasing challenge to provide high-quality care to patients in the most cost-effective manner. The future of reimbursement through insurance and governmental programs for these vital health services is uncertain, and while Americans are blessed with a multitude of health care options, these choices often come at an unexpected price. Cancer CARE benefits patients in the primary FirstHealth service area of Moore, Montgomery, Richmond and Hoke counties. At the discretion of administrators, funds can be directed to assist others as well. Beneficiaries are not required to receive treatment from FirstHealth. |
