Sometimes it is hard to give hope to others when something tragic happens. That did not stop Hannah from raising money at her father’s funeral. Hannah’s dad, Rosh (pictured above with Hannah), had just lost a battle with glioblastoma, a cancerous brain tumor that took a severe toll on his body … [Read more...] about Inspiring a Gift of Hope
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Coach Howard Bell Strike Out ALS Poker Tourney is huge success!
Thanks to everyone who attended the Coach Howard Bell Strike Out ALS Poker Tourney at Twin Oaks in August. The 80 players and sponsors net $45,000 in proceeds, all of which is dedicated to a new ALS Clinic opening at CoxHealth. Organized by Troy Kennedy, a life-long friend of Coach Bell, the tourney … [Read more...] about Coach Howard Bell Strike Out ALS Poker Tourney is huge success!
Attending to Grey Matters…
Trauma can happen unexpectedly when we are least prepared. 10 years ago, Preston Dial was on the phone when his left hand suddenly straightened out. “I think I’m having a stroke.” His brother-in-law immediately hung up and called 911. Preston would later find out it was a rare brain tumor called … [Read more...] about Attending to Grey Matters…
Top to Bottom Tourney puts a new twist on popular Golf Tourney!
This year with the formation of the new Prostate Cancer Fund, the Ozarks Women's Links and Boys Against Breast Cancer Tourney has a new name. Now known as Top (Breast Care Fund) to Bottom (Prostate Cancer Fund) Golf Tourney, the event will benefit both these funds in the fight against cancer. … [Read more...] about Top to Bottom Tourney puts a new twist on popular Golf Tourney!
Congratulations to Laurie Grant, the winner of the Bicycle fundraiser.
Laurie is a CoxHealth employee in the Case Management department. Thanks to all those who supported this effort $3,185 was raised for the Rehabilitation Fund at the CoxHealth Foundation. This fund helps to provide scholarships to patients who need rehabilitative care following an accident, injury or … [Read more...] about Congratulations to Laurie Grant, the winner of the Bicycle fundraiser.
HUG-a-Patient Challenge
Each day, patients are waiting to be discharged, but there’s a roadblock. Some unmet need is keeping them from going home: transportation, medications, a special need like a home aide or even something as critical as a Life Vest for heart conditions. It’s at these times that the CoxHealth … [Read more...] about HUG-a-Patient Challenge
Win A Lady’s Cycle – Raffle Tickets Available Now!
Bike Details: Raleigh Alyssa 1 Urban Fitness Bike 21 Speed Shimano Drive Train Ergonomic Grips Fender and Rack Mounts Teal Over $400 value! Donated by The Bicycle Place 103 S. Ridgecrest, Nixa All proceeds benefit the CoxHealth Rehabilitation Fund Drawing will be held July … [Read more...] about Win A Lady’s Cycle – Raffle Tickets Available Now!
Professional Bowler Taking the Battle to Sarcoma
Sean Swanson has been a professional bowler for 18-years. He works at the newly renovated Andy B's on Battlefield and competes in the Professional Bowling Association's Tour. Several years ago, Sean found out that he would enter the competition of his life when he was diagnosed with a sarcoma in … [Read more...] about Professional Bowler Taking the Battle to Sarcoma
Ozarks Dialysis Gets an Upgrade
Last month, Ozarks Dialysis Services (ODS) upgraded patient chairs with help from CoxHealth Foundation. Patients coming to ODS, sometimes on a daily basis, have no choice of where they sit to complete their dialysis visit. Bruce Upton, Administrative Director at ODS, says that these chairs are "in … [Read more...] about Ozarks Dialysis Gets an Upgrade
Grants Lunch and Learn – March 31, 2015
Make your reservation now for “Grants Lunch and Learn.” In this 1-hour session we will talk about the Federal grants process and what it takes to put together a large application. These applications can often be daunting. We’ll talk about the common elements and discuss what you can do to be … [Read more...] about Grants Lunch and Learn – March 31, 2015
