The Rainbow Fund at Berger Health Foundation Receives Gift from Jeff Ankrom Golf Classic
July 2, 2008 - Circleville, OH Harry Rubin, representing the Jeff Ankrom Memorial Golf Tournament, recently presented a gift of nearly $16,000 to the Rainbow Fund at Berger Health Foundation. The funds were raised from the generous sponsors, donors, golfers and presenting sponsor, The Savings Bank, at the annual tournament, held June 20 at Crown Hill Golf Club.
The Rainbow Fund was created last year from part of the event proceeds. According to Rubin, the assistance program was named the Rainbow Fund because, "A rainbow is always considered a sign of hope, and it is the goal of the Ankrom committee to bring hope to local cancer patients in need."
Since the fund's inception, more than 130 local Bradley Cancer Center patients and their families have received assistance with home and car repairs, groceries, gas and transportation, utilities, medical equipment, appliances, furniture, medications and even personal needs.
"The intent of the Rainbow Fund is to assist Bradley Cancer Center patients with uncovered financial needs for, but not limited to, simple things during their treatment and recovery process," said Rubin.
"The Rainbow Fund has had great impact on the community members that the funds have assisted," said Ruth Messick, Berger Health Foundation Executive Director. "One of my most profound moments I have had since coming to this community was when someone we had assisted came by my office and handed me a $10 bill. He had raised the money by selling a few of his things and wanted to help contribute to the needs of someone else."
The Berger Health Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization formed in 2004. The Foundation perpetuates the legacy of philanthropy and programmatic growth for healthcare and wellness as envisioned and delivered by Berger Health System. The Bradley Cancer Center is one of a number of Berger healthcare programs supported by the Foundation. To make a gift or for more information, please call 740.420.8209.