Who Benefits?
In 2007, 2,100 people
participated in the three Sunshine Run events, generating
$21,060.14
for
St. John’s Burn Center,
$2,226.66
for Springfield
Public and Catholic Schools; $12,354.95
for
the Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks and
$3,326.36
for
the Ronald McDonald House.
The
following organizations have partnered with St. John’s Foundation for
Community Health to receive proceeds from the 2008 Sunshine Run.
St. John’s Burn Center
Your
involvement in the 1-Mile Walk with the Gentle Giant will help burn
patients receive the healthcare services at the region’s only Level 1 burn
center. Trauma and burn physicians provide 24-hour coverage and lead St.
John’s burn team in providing excellent, high quality burn care for both
pediatrics and adult patients. The Burn Center treats patients from
Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas, averaging approximately 300
inpatient admissions and 2,000 outpatient treatments every year. Your
Sunshine Run participation contributes to new advances in burn care and
education opportunities.
Breast Cancer Foundation
of the Ozarks
Participation in the Murney Associates 5K event benefits Breast Cancer
foundation of the Ozarks. BCFO provides recourses and support for
individuals and their families in the local area who are and have been
affected by breast cancer and is the only local organization that provides
financial assistance for individuals with breast cancer and their families.
BCFO has provided more than 450 southwest Missouri families with thousands
of dollars in assistance.
Participants indicating an affiliation with Springfield Public Schools and
Springfield Catholic Schools are able to designate 25 percent of their entry
fees to support school programs.
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