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LIFELINE

Douglas County Cancer Services Newsletter

Volume 3 – Issue #8 March 2018

WHAT WE DO… Year to Date (June to February)

Where the Money Goes $ 4,061
$ 6,450
Christmas Food Boxes for cancer patients $ 7,000
Gas cards for transportation $ 16,545
Food Cards for groceries $ 34,056
Financial aid (rent, utilities, misc.)

Total

In 2015, Douglas County Cancer Services (DCCS) provided $18,658 in financial assistance to Douglas
County Cancer patients. In 2016, $26,890 was provided and $45,194 in 2017. With three months
remaining this fiscal year, we are on track to match 2017. Funding is critical to the existence of this
program. Cancer patient’s financial needs are important in the early stages of diagnosis and
treatment. DCCS fills the void between the onset of this journey and the patient planning for their
financial security.

The DCCS Board of Directors constantly strive to provide support and services to cancer patients.
With DCCS assisting, cancer patients may focus on healing and not financial stress. If you or
anyone you know is in need of the support and services DCCS provides, please contact us or go to
our website at dccancerservices.com

The need for continued funding is ongoing. Please support our fundraising events or donate to
DCCS in memory of a loved one or friend on line at dccancerservices.com . We thank you for your
support!

GREAT NEWS…

February 22, 2018 Sharon Carlson (DCCS Vice-Chair) and Jackie Barnett (DCCS Chair) traveled to
Three Rivers Casino Resort in Florence, to attend an awards ceremony at the invitation of the Three
Rivers Foundation. Grant awards were being presented to 24 agencies from the 156 whom
applied. Douglas County Cancer Services applied for and received one of the 24 grants!

Stephanie Watkins with the Three Rivers Foundation, presented the grant check in the amount
of $5,000 to Sharon and Jackie. These grants funds are specifically designated for the financial
assistance (rent/mortgage, utilities, food cards and gas cards to the cancer patients who are
receiving treatment and reside in Douglas County. Thank you, Three Rivers Foundation!