LifeCare
Health Care Fund
The LifeCare Health Care
Fund was established in
2004 to provide
financial support for
charitable and
educational activities
related to health care
and senior living.
Administered by the Northwest Minnesota
Foundation, the eight
funds under the LifeCare
Health Care Fund
umbrella will provide a
permanent financial
resource for health care
and health care related
projects in our area.
The following funds support health-care related
projects in our area:
General Endowment
funds health-related
projects and
organizations within
Roseau County.
Eagles Auxiliary
Diabetes and Dialysis
Fund provide
financial support for
equipment, training and
patient services for
diabetic and dialysis
patients.
Think Pink Breast
Cancer Fund provides
financial support for
breast cancer education
as well as Roseau County
Breast Cancer patients.
Maggi Adams Medical
Equipment Fund
provides funding for the
purchase of Medical
Equipment for LifeCare
Medical Center.
Greenbush Manor Fund
is designated for
projects within the new
LifeCare Greenbush
Medical Park.
Roseau Manor Fund
was established to
provide financial
support for projects and
activities that benefit
the residents and staff
of Roseau Manor.
Hospice Fund
supports the LifeCare
Hospice program whose
mission is to provide
comfort and support for
terminally ill people
and their families that
treat the patient’s
medical, emotional and
spiritual needs.
Parish Nursing
Program provides
financial support for
education, staffing,
equipment and activities
related to parish nurse
programs.
LifeCare Health Care
Fund awards $24,239 in
grants to area health
care related projects
and organizations
The LifeCare Health Care
Fund awarded $24,239 in
grants to area health
care related projects
and organizations in
2009. These dollars
funded the following
projects:
General Endowment Fund
• $1,000 to Retired
Senior Volunteer Program
to hold a Bone Builders
Exercise Program in
Greenbush.
• $550 to Greenbush
Rescue Squad for the
purchase of a new pager.
• $530 towards the
purchase of an
audiometer for the
Warroad School District.
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The Warroad
School District
received a new
audiometer
through the
General
Endowment Fund. |
Maggi Adams Equipment
Fund
• $9,500 to LifeCare’s
Laboratory for the
purchase of a dual
object microscope.
• $2,060 to LifeCare’s
Acute Care Nursing
Department for the
purchase of a bariatric
wheelchair and bariatric
commode.
Think Pink Breast Cancer
Fund
• $1,856 to Warroad
Eagles Auxiliary for the
gas card fund which
helps families traveling
for cancer treatment.
• $500 to LifeCare
Medical Center’s Imaging
Department for the
purchase of breast
cancer education
materials.
Roseau Eagles Auxiliary
Diabetes and Dialysis
Fund
• $1,950 to Roseau
Area Diabetes Center for
diabetes educators to
attend training at the
International Diabetes
Conference in
Minneapolis.
Hospice Fund
• $5,000 for the for
the purchase of oxygen
conservers and
mattresses for Hospice
patients.
LifeCare Roseau Manor
Fund
• $1,292 toward the
redesign and remodeling
of the outdoor patio
space at LifeCare Roseau
Manor.
An architectural
rendering of the
new patio area
at LifeCare
Roseau Manor. |
Greenbush Medical Park
fundraising ramps up to
meet building completion
Greenbush Medical Park Fundraising gears up to
meet deadline for
building completion.
With a goal of $131,000
Greenbush Medical Park
fundraising began in
earnest in 2009 to raise
the needed funds for the
Medical Park by the time
the building is ready
for occupancy next fall.
Anticipated needs of the building include
furniture and equipment
for the community room,
meditation room and
coffee shop; furniture
for Greenbush Manor
households, furniture
for assisted living
lounges, equipment for
the wellness center, and
landscaping.
Many individual fundraisers were held to benefit
this project including:
• Greenbush Manor Golf
Scramble
• Greenbush Manor
Carnival
• Roseau County Fair
Golf Putting Booth
• Greenbush Lions
Pancake Breakfast
• Christmas Ornament
Project
As of year end, the
Greenbush Medical Park
Building Fund balance
was $91,000.
The annual
resident picnic
at LifeCare
Greenbush Manor
was a pancake
breakfast
fundraiser
sponsored by the
Greenbush Lions
Club. |
Think Pink Fund benefits
from area events
Last summer local riders and rodeo participants
participated in two area
events that raised over
$9,500 for the Think
Pink Breast Cancer Fund.
The Greenbush Rodeo kicked into high gear,
raising over $4,000.
Since starting the fund just over two years ago,
Keith and Dana
Wojciechowski continue
to provide significant
financial support
through activities at
the Greenbush Rodeo
every year on the 4th of
July.
This year, the “Riders of Hope” trail ride
collected donations and
pledges from their
riders who were part of
the Greenbush 4th of
July parade. Other
proceeds came from
T-shirt sales, breakfast
and ticket sales.
In August, the North Country Horsemen Saddle Club
and the M & R Triple T
Ranch hosted their
Second Annual Cancer
Ride and Benefit. This
event raised a
record-breaking $11,300
which was split between
the Think Pink Breast
Cancer Fund and Altru’s
Filling the Gap program.
Activities included the
trail ride, evening
meal, silent auction and
a dance.
The Riders of
Hope assemble
for their ride
into Greenbush
to join the 4th
of July parade. |
These young
riders
participated in
the Cancer Ride
and Benefit at
the M & R Triple
T Ranch in
Strathcona. |
Partners for Health
continues as a premiere
fundraiser
The Partners for Health event in November has
grown into an elegant
evening of fine dining,
live music and auctions.
Raising over $26,000
this event benefits the
General Endowment of the
LifeCare Health Care
Funds which provides
financial support for
health care
organizations and health
care related projects
throughout Roseau
County.
The annual
Partners for
Health event in
November raised
more than
$26,000 for the
General
Endowment of the
LifeCare Health
Care Fund. |
Ways to Give
Honor/Memorial
Program
Established in 2006, the Honor/Memorial Program
has received over
$25,400 in gifts. It is
a meaningful way to
remember or honor a
loved one by giving a
tax-deductible gift to
any of the eight funds.
Once a gift has been made, a specially designed
memorial/honor card will
be sent to the named
recipient notifying them
a gift has been made
while keeping the amount
confidential.
Sympathy Cards and honor/memorial envelopes are
available free of charge
at LifeCare Medical
Center, Greenbush and
Roseau Manor, area
funeral homes and by
contacting Sue Grafstrom,
Development Coordinator
at 463-4742.
Individual Gifts
Gifts made by cash or check are convenient and
tax deductible.
These gifts may be sent
directly to:
LifeCare Health Care Fund
715 Delmore Drive
Roseau, MN 56751
Gifts of Property
Assets such as stocks, bonds or other properties
that have gained value
during the time that you
have owned them are a
great way to bring extra
tax savings while
insuring health care in
Roseau County is
well-positioned for the
future.
Planned Gifts
Gifts through your will, various types of trusts,
annuities, life
insurance and other
planning vehicles may be
just the right
opportunity for you to
meet your financial and
gift-giving goals.
Gifts of Property and Planned Gifts may be
discussed with your
financial advisor or
with Caryl Turnow,
Development Specialist
at the Northwest MN
Foundation by calling
463-0440.
LifeCare Health Care
Advisory Committee
The LifeCare Health Care Fund is led by an
advisory committee made
up of community members
from throughout the
LifeCare Medical Center
service area. These
members work to direct
the programs and
activities to raise
awareness and dollars
for the funds as well as
selecting the grant
recipients each year.
Advisory Committee Members include:
• Jane Evans, Roseau
• Shirley Fugleberg,
Roseau
• Bridget Lindner,
Warroad
• Michele Thomson,
Warroad
• Dave Wensloff, Malung
• Jan Wollin, Greenbush
Ad Hoc Committee Members
• Sue Grafstrom,
Development Coordinator
LifeCare Medical Center
• Keith Okeson,
CEO/President
LifeCare Medical Center
• Deb Haugen, Sr. Leader
of Marketing
LifeCare Medical Center
• Caryl Turnow,
Development Specialist
Northwest Minnesota
Foundation
For more information,
contact:
Sue Grafstrom
Development Coordinator
LifeCare Medical Center
715 Delmore Drive
Roseau, Minnesota 56751
(218) 463-4742
sgrafstrom@lifecaremc.com
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