Donor Events = Dollars for Patient Support
During the course of the past year, several thousand cancer patients received care at our center. Multiply that by 30—the number of years we have been in existence—and that adds up to countless people treated for and touched by cancer in our community. Patients often tell us that they were pleased with their care, despite a challenging diagnosis. Others share love and support by hosting or attending events to raise money to help patients and families.
In 2023, WMCC has been the grateful recipient of exceptional fundraising efforts by former patients and friends of WMCC. Here is a list:
Donor Events
- Hawgs for a Cause – Cancer Center Ride
- Portage Public High Schools Breadlift
- K-Wings Lavender Ice Game
- 15th Annual Wendy Hotrum Memorial Golf Outing
- Kyle Jennings and Friends / Nashville Storytellers – Kalamazoo State Theatre
- 5th Annual Steven Crow Memorial Golf Outing
- 2nd Annual Camaro & Mustang Car Show / DJ York Memorial
- WMed Coast to Coast for Cancer Bike Ride
- David J. Beeke Mustang & Ford Car Show / Gilmore Car Museum
- Comensoli’s Italian Bar & Bistro Fundraiser
- Strike Out Cancer / Kalamazoo Growlers
- Portage Northern Ladies Basketball
TOTAL: $117,641
These donor dollars supplement funds received through annual appeals, tribute and planned gifts to support patient programming and events. Here is a list of activities made possible by donor dollars:
Patient Programming
- Full time massage therapist /before or after a visit
- Patient transportation assistance
- Nutrition support
- Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program
- 96-piece permanent healing arts exhibit
- Charity care
Patient Events
- Strike Out Cancer –Kalamazoo Growlers
- End of Summer Celebration – Gull Meadow Farms
