www.cancenetworksanderscounty.org

Volume 5, Issue 1

Contact Information 826-4278

December, 2007

"Life's most urgent question is: What are you doing for others?" -- Martin Luther King, Jr.

   
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From page 1 VOLUNTEER LIST

How would you like to be a volunteer with this organization?  You don’t have to pay any dues, you don’t have to attend any meetings, you just have to be willing to come to the events to help with setting them up, help during the event, then help with the clean-up.  We could really use the help.  We would make a list of the volunteers, then call as many as we need to help at the various events during the year.  The longer our list, the fewer the number of calls we would make to each volunteer.  Please consider becoming one of our helpers.

HISTORY

A number of years ago, a group of quilters in Plains decided they would sew a quilt, then auction it off to help raise money for one of their friends who was undergoing treatment for breast cancer.  From this modest beginning, the group continued to expand – first into a group who raised money just for breast cancer victims.  During this beginning time, the group operated under the auspices of the Clark Fork Valley Hospital Foundation, a non-profit organization who graciously offered us a home as a non-profit fund raising organization.

As we continued to grow, it became clear that we needed to be an organization unto ourselves.  We applied for and received our own 501 (c) (3) designation so we could qualify as our own non-profit group.  This makes it possible for the generous people giving us gifts to qualify as tax-deductible.  At this same time, we became active in the Montana Community Foundation program.  Each year we try to add to this foundation amount so at some point in the future, we will be able to use the interest profits from this fund for gifts to our constituents.  Those making donations can also choose to make a donation on our behalf directly to the MCF and receive a tax credit.

We have 2 ‘signature’ events: the Wine Tasting & Fashion Show in the fall and the Time For Renewal in the spring.  In addition to these events, we are often involved in various raffles for pictures, quilts, etc.  We have always said that the more money we can raise, the more money we can give.  When this organization first started, a gift was a one time gift for $75.00 for those suffering from breast cancer.  As we have grown and raised more money, the gifts now are an annual gift for $300.00 for any Sanders County resident undergoing cancer treatment.  The yearly giving period starts January 1 of each year.

Currently, there are 10 members who act as the organization’s governing board.  We are always looking for additional members to help.

Members of CNSC

Ever wonder who is behind The Cancer Network of Sanders County?  Well, here they are; 
Joyce Longpre, President and Founder; Kathy Miller, Vice-President; Joyce Dougan, Treasurer;
Nancy Jo Howarth, Secretary; Candy Reedy, Newsletter and Web Site Manager; Coleen Magera; Betty Boehler; Kathy Kostka; Carol Brooker.  Check out the website for a photo of the group at the last meeting in Benji’s.

Recipients
Q.  Who benefits from the generosity of Sanders County Residents and Businesses?
A.  Anyone who is a resident of Sanders County and needs financial assistance while undergoing cancer treatments.  Annual gifts are given without restrictions on the use of the funds and names are held in strict confidence.

Q.  How Do I Apply?
A.  Pick up an easy to fill out application available at Medical Clinics, Sanders County Banks, home health personnel, Nancy Jo Howarth, or Joyce Dougan Physical Therapy.  Call 826-4383 for any further information about applying for assistance.  All applications are completely confidential.

Carpool - Senior Bus Transportation
The price of gasoline has created even greater hardships on our neighbors who have to travel great distances for treatment.  We are often asked if we know of anyone else who is traveling and if they would be willing to share a ride.  Up until now, we have not felt comfortable sharing that information.  We would like to offer the following:  if anyone is traveling for treatment and wouldn’t mind sharing a ride, please call or e-mail Kathy Miller and leave your information pln4278@blackfoot.net or
826-4278.  Kathy will keep that information on hand and then use it if someone else calls to ask about sharing a ride.  She will not coordinate the transportation, but will share the name of the individual willing to have another rider for the trip.  CNSC also encourages Sanders County Residents to use the Senior Bus Transportation system.  It may not always be the most convenient, but is surely the most inexpensive way to travel!
 

 
Corita Kent: Bravery Quotes
Flowers grow out of darker moments.
 

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In Honor Of & In Memory Of

Louis Dufresne

Geraldine Hilton

Muriel Holland

Gunner Johnson

Ted Kato

Herb Lacy

Elsie McGuigan

Michael Milat

Robert Miller

Donations since June 2007 Newsletter
Grace & Alvin Amundson

Carl & Denise Benson

Linda & Earl Blevins

Betty Boehler

John & Phyllis Bright

Ann DeGive

Harry & Margaret French

Glenn & Suzanne Garrison

Bob & Kathy Gregg

Miles Harbin

Muriel Holland

Janus Foundation

Kathryn Johnson

Kintera

Gina Landa

Valerie & Lynn Lanzoni

Mike & Carol Larson

Rella Lartz

Rich & Coleen Magera

Pat Miller

Doug & Roni Mitch

Dixie Nichols

Lana Pierce
Plains Grange # 101

Joanne Prentice

Ann Rehbein & Lynn Arthur

Rose Mary Rummel

Sanders County Fair Board

Austin & Jean Urion

Nora & Bob Verpoorten

Gifts Received

6/18/07 – 11/19/07

22 gifts
Total $7,300

01/01/01 – 11/19/07
246 gifts
$47,700

The Volunteers of CNSC