The Schuyler Health Foundation is now partnered with the Gorges Givers volunteers and has established a fund to provide emergency financial assistance to women who have been diagnosed with cancer. On June 1, their first shared fundraising event was held at Finger Lakes Distilling in Hector. More than 200 attendees generously gave over $25,000 to support the fund.
The fund is intended to ensure that benefactors not only receive quality screening, treatment, and recovery services for their cancer diagnosis, but that they also have the financial assistance they need for unmet expenses not covered by insurance. Recipients must reside in the primary and secondary service areas of Schuyler Hospital or be a patient of Cayuga Health. To inquire about the program, call the Case Manager at (607) 535-8639 extension 52284.
The Schuyler Health Foundation Gorges Givers volunteers would like to thank event sponsors and donors, including major sponsors: Ben & Jerry’s; BMS Manufacturing; Bleachers Sports Bar; Finger Lakes Distilling; Finger Lakes South Imports; Gold, Silver & Diamond Store; Inner Peace Floats; Jeff’s On-Site Services; Scale House; Seneca Lodge; Watkins Glen Elks Lodge and Stewart P. Wilson.
Since the summer of 2023, the Gorges Givers volunteers have worked to raise charitable funds under the belief that Schuyler County women should not have to face the financial burden of cancer treatment alone. Their goal is to alleviate the financial stress of unreimbursed expenses incurred because of a cancer diagnosis and treatment, enabling such individuals to focus on their health and recovery. This mission continues through their partnership with the Schuyler Health Foundation.
For more information, go to www.cayugahealth.org/giving or email giving@schuylerhospital.org.
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