Vermont Business Magazine The Cancer Center Community Crusaders (4Cs) hosted their 5th Annual Cabin Fever Dance at the Elks Lodge in Bennington on February 23. The venue was generously donated by the Bennington Elks Lodge. “We just love how this community comes together to support cancer patients and their families,” said 4Cs Tri-chair Bob Gorry. “We are grateful for the hard work our crews do to pull it together, to our many generous sponsors, and to all of the people who come and have fun for this great cause.”
The event welcomed more than 300 guests who enjoyed an evening themed with the great outdoors, including flannel, beard contests, a basket raffle, a 50/50 drawing, door prizes, and DJ services donated by John Wooddell.
Through ticket sales and fundraisers the evening raised nearly $8,000 for the Southern Vermont Regional Cancer Center's Patient Resource Fund.
“I cannot overstate the appreciation all of us at the Cancer Center have for this extraordinary group of enthusiastic supporters,” said Charlene Ives, MD, medical director of the Southwestern Vermont Regional Cancer Center. “Their grassroots fundraising efforts make a tremendous difference to patients and families in our community.”
The 4C's mission is to provide short-term financial, physical, and emotional support to cancer patients who live within the SVRCC service area. The group’s fundraising total since 2014 is $255,000. Financial assistance from the SVRCC Patient Resource Fund is available to those currently undergoing cancer treatment and struggling to make ends meet. Types of assistance available include travel expenses for treatments or second opinions, gas cards, help with utility and fuel expenses, dental care, wellness classes, and more.
In partnership with the SVRCC, the 4Cs invite community members to their Annual Day of Celebration on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. The Crusaders will host a large vendor fair and a cupcake contest.
To become part of the Cancer Center Community Crusaders or to support their mission, please email Carson Thurber at [email protected] or call 802-447-5488.
About SVHC:
Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC) is a comprehensive, preeminent, health care system providing exceptional, convenient, and affordable care to the communities of Bennington and Windham Counties of Vermont, eastern Rensselaer and Washington Counties of New York, and northern Berkshire County in Massachusetts. SVHC includes Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC), Southwestern Vermont Regional Cancer Center, the Centers for Living and Rehabilitation, and the SVHC Foundation. SVMC includes 25 primary and specialty care practices.
Source: Bennington, VT—April 2, 2019—Southern Vermont Regional Cancer Center svhealthcare.org.