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$50,000 challenge$50,000 Challenge from the West Foundation for the Visiting Nurse Association of Manitowoc County

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The Ruth St. John & John Dunham West Foundation has challenged the Aurora Health Foundation to raise $50,000 for the Aurora Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) of Manitowoc County by Dec. 31, 2008. If we are successful, the West Foundation will grant us an additional $50,000 – meaning $100,000 will be available for Manitowoc residents in need of in-home care!

Every dollar raised will help bring Lifeline and MD.2 (Medication Dispensing) services to those in Manitowoc County who cannot afford them. These services are private-pay services – Medicare, Medicaid and most insurance companies do not cover them. Yet, the services can be life saving. There are currently over 100 people in Manitowoc County who do not have one or both of these services because of their cost.

Lifeline

Lifeline is a medical alert service that helps maintain independence and peace of mind for people of all ages. The cost of Lifeline for one person is $32 for one month, or $384 per year.[ Learn more about Lifeline ]

MD.2 (Medication Dispensing)

MD.2 helps people with complicated medication regimens, mild memory impairments or dexterity issues to stay safer in their homes by minimizing the risk of medication errors. The cost of MD.2 for one person is $69.95 per month, a total of $839.40 per year. [ Learn more about MD.2 ]

How you can help

The West Foundation has recognized Lifeline and MD.2 as significant needs in our community. Their $50,000 commitment is a testament to their trust in the Aurora Health Foundation and the Aurora Visiting Nurse Association to deliver excellent health care.

The Aurora Health Foundation is dedicated to doing our part to ensure Manitowoc County benefits from the West Foundation's offer, and we need your help to be successful.

Your cash gift to the Aurora Health Foundation will not only contribute to our match challenge, but it will bring two important services – along with safety and peace of mind – to your neighbors so they can remain in their homes.

How to contribute

To make your contribution by credit card, please click here and be sure to choose “Manitowoc Visiting Nurse Association Challenge” in the gift designation menu. You may also print this page, fill it out and mail it along with a check made out to the Aurora Health Foundation with “Manitowoc VNA Challenge” noted in the memo line to:

Manitowoc area office
Aurora Health Foundation
5000 Memorial Dr.
Two Rivers, WI  54241

For more information, please call 920-794-5151.

We need your gift by Dec. 31!

 

 



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