We are grateful to all the people and sponsors who have made this year such a success. Your generosity has helped to heal someone physically and in spirit. We cannot thank you enough, and we want to share with you some of the 2010 successes of which we are very proud.
In 2010, The Corvallis Clinic Foundation received more than $178,000 in charitable gifts, grants, and pledges from generous contributors. These gifts helped cancer patients, students pursuing health care careers, and individuals with no health insurance who needed medical care.
- Puttin’ on the Pink Education Day and Style Show raised $125,000 in gross revenue for local breast cancer patients and support services. More than 150 women attended Education Day on Oct. 12, 2010, and 350 attended the Style Show on Oct. 16.
- Our Annual Fund Campaign received more than $24,000 in gifts and pledges from 130 physicians and employees. These charitable gifts will support the United Ways of Linn, Benton & Lincoln Counties, Community Outreach, the Mario Pastega House, and scholarships.
- Oregon State University Athletic fans contributed $9,000 toward Project H.E.R. through Pink events held for OSU women’s gymnastics in January, women’s basketball in February, and volleyball in October.
- In 2010, The Corvallis Clinic and Clinic Foundation completed a three-year pledge commitment of $25,000 to the Linn-Benton Community College Foundation for its new Science Building.
- Project H.E.R. nurses and clinicians taught 24 self-breast exam classes, reaching 380 women Linn, Benton, and Lincoln counties. Outreach focused on more rural areas in Lincoln and Linn counties.
- Project H.E.R. nurses and clinicians participated in 27 outreach events to increase awareness of breast cancer prevention. Outreach activities included the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Eugene, Corvallis Knights, Pink Outs, and Lunafest.
- Eight high school and university students were awarded scholarships to pursue health career studies. Students headed to Oregon State University, Linfield College, and Linn-Benton Community College, among others, to pursue their educational goals.
- Seven individuals received Emergency Funds to help them through hardships in these economic times. Foundation grants supported their medical care, human needs and unforeseen family circumstances so they could stay in the workforce and get back on their feet.
On behalf of The Corvallis Clinic Foundation, thank you for your generosity and the commitment you have to others in our community.