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The Impact of FMC Foundation

As the philanthropic branch of Fairfield Medical Center – an independent, non-profit health system – the FMC Foundation plays a vital role in supporting access to excellent medical care and wellness programs throughout our region, regardless of income. To MAKE AN IMPACT and become a valued supporter, contact us at fmcfoundation@fmchealth.org.

Stories that Impact

TWIG 7 FMC Foundation Check Presentation

TWIG 7 DONATES $10,000 TO THE CONTINUITY OF CARE CLINIC AS THEY CELEBRATE 75 YEARS

On May 13, the Frank S. Benson TWIG 7 celebrated their 75th anniversary with a luncheon attended by members of TWIG 7, the Inter-TWIG Council, and the FMC and FMC Foundation leadership teams. Also in attendance was special guest Frank S. Benson III, the grandson of TWIG 7’s namesake, Frank S. Benson. The luncheon included a presentation of TWIG 7’s history and legacy of support and concluded with a check presentation for $10,000 that was dedicated by TWIG 7 to support the FMC Continuity of Care Clinic. On behalf of FMC and the FMC Foundation, we thank TWIG 7 for 75 years of making a difference for our hospital, patients and community.

TWIG 1 Cancer Care Run 2024 race

TWIG 1 DONATES $10,000 FROM THE 2024 CANCER CARE RUN

On Tuesday, March 25, TWIG One presented a check for $10,000 – proceeds from its 2024 Cancer Care Run – to the FMC Foundation. All money raised by TWIG One goes into the Cancer Care Fund, which benefits FMC patients who are undergoing cancer treatment by helping with nutritional supplements, diagnostic and preventative treatments and other necessary items not covered by insurance.

If you are interested in participating in the 2025 Cancer Care Run, save the date for Oct. 11! Registration will open later this year.

Strike Out Breast Cancer

SOUTHEASTERN OHIO USBC DONATES $20,000 FROM THE STRIKE OUT BREAST CANCER 20TH ANNIVERSARY

The FMC Foundation recently received an incredibly generous donation, thanks to the efforts of the Southeastern Ohio United States Bowling Congress (USBC) #80771. This organization has held an annual bowling event to raise funds for cancer for a number of years. 2024 marked the 20th anniversary for the Strike Out Breast Cancer (SOBC) Bowling Event, and the organization raised $20,000. The check was presented to the FMC Foundation by Valerie Eckman and Ellen Altop of SE Ohio USBC #88077.

Since 2019, the organization has donated more than $72,000 to the FMC Foundation, helping hundreds of cancer patients in our region.

TWIG 2 DONATES FIVE WEIGH BEDS TO THE FMC EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

In 2024, TWIG 2 made an impact with a generous donation of five weigh beds to the FMC Emergency Department. Weigh beds are critical to proper patient care. So many medications are weight based and precise. Obtaining an accurate weight is important in ensuring the calculations are correct. Having multiple weigh beds in the ED allows that accurate weight without moving patients from a non-weigh bed or needing a patient to get out of bed and onto a scale. Critical patients can’t get up so a weigh bed is most important in those cases.

This donation has put weigh beds in our Trauma room, all of our bay beds, where the sickest patients are placed, and 2 other rooms. We are so grateful for the support that Twig 2 has given the ED this year!

TWIG 7 Induction Charger Donation

TWIG 7 DONATES FUNDS FOR INDUCTION CHARGERS AND PLATE BASES FOR PATIENT MEALS

Earlier this year, TWIG 7 donated funds for the hospital to purchase induction chargers and plate bases for our patient meals. The chargers and bases allow us to individually heat each plate of food being delivered to the patients. The Nutrition Services and Nutrition Therapy departments would like to thank TWIG 7 for their donation and their support for top notch patient care. It is so fulfilling to see such a generous donation directly affect the patient experience here at FMC.

A Community Cares Donation

A COMMUNITY CARES DONATES $10,000 TO THE FMC FOUNDATION

On Monday, November 11th, Julie Feliciano visited FMC to present a check for $10,000 on behalf of her organization, Aces Against Cancer. This charitable gift will empower compassionate cancer care right here in our community. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Aces Against Cancer is Amanda Clearcreek Local Schools’ community effort to “support the fighters, admire the survivors, honor the taken, and never, ever give up hope” of finding a cure for cancer.

Since their inception, Aces Against Cancer has raised over $164,000 to support cancer research and patient programs. To find out how you can help, check our their Facebook page or A Community Cares website.

$1,000,000 presented to Cardiovascular Services

$1,000,000 presented to Cardiovascular Services

OUR IMPACT – FMC FOUNDATION GIVES $1,000,000 TO FMC CARDIOVASCULAR SERVICES HEART CATH REVITALIZATION PROJECT

On October 18, the FMC Foundation Board of Directors voted to donate $1 million to support a renovated Cath Lab at Fairfield Medical Center. The revitalization, which is expected to be completed in 2025, speaks to the Foundation Board’s long-standing commitment to FMC, and its legacy of saving and changing local lives.

Every month, FMC cardiovascular staff and providers see an average of 24 heart attack patients, many of whom can receive the interventional care they need close to home. Through the support of our community, even more patients will now be able to experience this compassionate care.

“All of the FMC Foundation’s donors, event sponsors, and TWIG members should take great pride at this amazing donation!” said Craig Vandervoort, chairman of the Foundation Board.

Care Closet Check Presentation

BUCKEYE LAKE FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES 2801 PRESENTS CHECK FOR FMC CARE CLOSET TO HELP THOSE IN NEED

On Nov. 5, the Buckeye Lake Fraternal Order of Eagles 2801 presented the FMC Foundation with a check for $5,000 to benefit the Care Closet. Located on FMC’s Main Campus, the Care Closet contains clothing and other items that are available free of charge for patients and visitors who may need them. This valuable and much-needed service is supported by the FMC Foundation, FMC volunteers, the Fairfield Christian Church HELP Ministry, and donations.

Stivison Brick Ceremony

JENNIFER STIVISON REMEMBERED THROUGH SPECIAL CEREMONY

The best way to honor a friend’s memory is to keep their spirit alive, and members of the FMC Surgery family are doing just that for their co-worker and friend, Jennifer Stivison (pictured left), who passed away earlier this year. The department purchased a brick through the FMC Foundation Memorial Brick program and had it placed in the Butterfly Garden near the surgery waiting area.

A dedication ceremony was held recently to honor her memory, and was attended by members of the Surgery Department, as well as Jennifer’s mom, Cindy; her step-father, Bill; and her daughter, Cassidy Stivison, who works at FMC in Central Sterile.

Junction City Creation Station 4h Club

JUNCTION CITY CREATION STATION MAKES DONATION

On June 5, the Junction City Creation Station 4H Club made a donation to the Cancer Care and Infusion Center of 24 bags containing fuzzy socks, hand lotions, crossword puzzles, lip balms and lap blankets. Thank you to the JC Creation Station 4H Club for their generous donation to our patients!

TWIG 1 Donates $11,000

TWIG 1 MAKES GENEROUS DONATION TO FMC FOUNDATION

Members of TWIG 1, the first community TWIG established in 1948, gathered May 29, 2024 to present the FMC Foundation and Foundation Board members with a generous donation of $11,000. The money raised by the TWIG’s annual Cancer Care Run supports the FMC Foundation’s Cancer Care Fund. This fund provides everything from basic nutritional supplements, diagnostic and preventative treatments, to wigs and other necessary items not covered by health insurance. 

The FMC Foundation is truly grateful for the dedication and support of the members of TWIG 1 and all the FMC TWIGS that provide vital funding for programs and services in our region. The upcoming Cancer Care Run will be held in October. Sign up to run and make an impact on cancer patients in our region.

Aces Against Cancer Check Presentation

ACES AGAINST CANCER DONATES $10,000 TO THE CANCER CARE FUND THROUGH FMC FOUNDATION

Over the past 9 years, this initiative has been able to raise over $164,000 to support cancer research and cancer patient care programs. Representatives from Amanda-Clearcreek’s A Community Cares organization presented a $10,000 check to the FMC Foundation’s Cancer Care Fund. This amazing donation was raised through events held during their Aces Against Cancer campaign. To find out how you can help make an impact, check our their Facebook page or A Community Cares website.

FAMILY HONORS LINDA KAY RICHARDS

On Nov. 17, Cancer Services received an impact donation of handmade t-shirts, gloves, earrings and more made by Kenda McCune with S&K Crafts and Creations to gift to patients. The family passed out the donations to patients who were receiving infusion treatment at FMC. Along with the handmade donations, the family donated $500 to Cancer Services raised by Experience Contractors and Bobby Buchan and Family in honor of their mother, Linda Kay Richards, who received cancer treatment at FMC.

 

 

 

 

 

inspiHER book donation

inspiHER DONATES MORE BOOKS TO THE FMC FOUNDATION, MATERNITY

Jodi Ranegar, founder and Executive Director of the inspiHER Foundation, along with two participants in the program, donated more than 125 children books to FMC’s maternity department.  Each book contained handwritten notes of encouragement from the girls that attended the 2023 retreat.  inspirHER is a non-profit organization founded in 2018, dedicated to inspiring young girls to dream big, believe in themselves, and to become confident leaders in their schools and communities.

SOUTHEASTERN OHIO USBC DONATES TO CANCER CARE FUND

A representative from the Southeastern Ohio USBC organization presented a $4,985 check to the FMC Foundation’s Cancer Care Fund. This amazing donation was raised through the annual Strike Out Breast Cancer event on October 23, 2022. Their commitment to the FMC Foundation continues year after year, having donated tens of thousands of dollars. The next event is October 22, 2023. Help make an impact! Please consider joining the fight to help strike out breast cancer.

FMC Foundation Impact

2024

  • $1 Million to the Cardiovascular Department for Cath Lab Revitalization
  • $18,850 for an Ultrasound Probe for a Mindray console
    • Improve image quality and patient outcomes through accurate and timely diagnosis
  • $24,990 for two Cardiac Echo Tables
    • Reduces risk of employee injury while providing a more ergonomic experience for patients
  • $5,000 for Lung Cancer Screenings
    • This amount covers 25 lung cancer screenings
  • $32,475 for a Lucas Chest Compression System
    • Portable chest compression device that reduces the number of staff needed for chest compressions in the case of a cardiac event
  • And other contributions

2023

  • $240,498.38 for the design & construction costs of the Common Grounds Coffee Bar at FMC Main Campus
  • $12,178.90 to cover cardiac rehabilitation costs for patients in need
  • $3,942.25 for 25 lung cancer screenings for 2023
  • $2,500 to sponsor a speaker for Doctor’s Day, speaking on the importance of humor in medicine, burnout and stress management
  • $3,600 for a patient scale in the ED to help accurately weigh patients who aren’t able to stand
  • $1,459.76 to support Vitamin D supplementation for newborns
  • $1,006 for bariatric scales to give to patients who can’t afford one
  • $1,050 for the Neuro Support Group to provide activities for patients in rehab for a neurological condition
  • Additional 2023 proceeds are being earmarked for cardiovascular services updates and programs

2022

2021

2020

2019

  • $112,964 to support state-of-the-art Maternity equipment purchases
  • $20,000 for ultrasound machines in clinical units
  • $9,998 for two Biim Ultrasound machines to help place IVs
  • $2,170 for infection control soap for patients
  • $1,140 for lung cancer screenings
  • 294 people helped with Script Assist
  • And other contributions