More than 45 community members gathered on the DCMH Walking Trail for the inaugural Walk with Care event, raising over $5,000 for the Hospital Foundation of Decatur County‘s Cancer Care Fund. This fund supports local patients and families navigating cancer at Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH).
Walk with Care T-shirt
The event invited individuals of all ages to join the walk, purchase Walk with Care T-shirts sold in advance to raise funds, or to donate directly to the fund. Admission was free, but participants could make a free-will donation if they desired. Proceeds from Walk with Care stay local through the Hospital Foundation’s Cancer Care Fund, providing financial assistance for treatment-related expenses and other essential needs that ease the burden of a cancer diagnosis for patients and their families.
“It was incredibly meaningful to see our community come together in support of one another,” said Mandy Lohrum, Director of the Hospital Foundation of Decatur County. “Many of those who walked with us were former or current cancer patients and have experienced the cancer journey personally or have supported someone they love through it.”
This event raises awareness for cancer, celebrates the lives of loved ones, and brings the community together.
“Support from our community helps patients focus on healing,” said Erin Alloway, Cancer Care Manager at DCMH. “Funds raised through Walk with Care can help ease some of the financial pressures, reminding patients and families they are not facing this journey alone.”
Participants also enjoyed refreshments from Kona Ice of Shelby County and Sippin’ Purty, helping walkers stay cool throughout the event.
Generous event sponsors included: Enneking Auto Body, German American Bank, Great Plains Communications, Greensburg Community High School, Off Duty Lawn Care Services. PowerStream Fiber Energized by Decatur County REMC.
The Hospital Foundation of Decatur County extends its sincere appreciation to everyone who walked, donated, volunteered, and sponsored the event. The community’s generosity is making a meaningful difference for local cancer patients and families throughout their journey.
To learn more about supporting local cancer patients, visit dcmh.net/foundation
-
DCMH Cancer Care Team
-
Cancer Care Pin given to Walk with Care attendees
-
Walk with Care Attendee Sharing their Reason for Attending
