The Agnesian HealthCare Foundation recently hosted the 35th annual Charity Open, celebrating another successful year supporting local hospice patient care.
Proceeds from the event support SSM Health at Home Hospice services, within the greater Fond du Lac area, and help ensure that all patients have access to these vital services regardless of their ability to pay.
As with previous years, the evening dinner featured the story of a local family benefiting from SSM Health at Home Hospice care.
“This year, we were honored to share the story of David Cook,” says Shawn Fisher, Agnesian HealthCare Foundation executive director. “Dave was beloved by so many through the impact he made within the surrounding communities. We’re humbled by Dave’s family, who allowed us to share Dave’s legacy, to help us raise funds to support hospice care for all who need it facing end of life, regardless of their ability to pay.”
Thanks to the generosity of those attending and sponsoring the event, the Agnesian HealthCare Foundation raised more than $490,000.
SSM Health at Home Hospice, in the Fond du Lac and surrounding communities, averages 165 patients receiving care at any given time with 41 percent receiving financial assistance for the length of their care. The average cost of care at $300 per day.
The Agnesian HealthCare Foundation Charity Open was led by Drs. Robert Bertram & Sarika Parikh Bertram as senior chairpersons, with Jeff & Andrea Nuss joining as junior chairpersons.
“We’re proud to help support individuals and families utilizing our hospice care thanks to the continued generosity of our community,” Fisher says. “The individuals and businesses that participate annually in the Charity Open come with charitable hearts to ultimately benefit individuals in need of these vital services.”
This year’s major sponsors were: Michels Corporation, Jack Twohig Carpet One, Stuarts Landscaping & Garden Center, TTI Inc., Drs. Punit and Nidhi Kumar, Lakeside Wealth Management, Holiday Automotive, and CD Smith Construction. To learn more, call 920-926-4971.
The Agnesian HealthCare Foundation hosted a successful Charity Open with support from Drs. Robert Bertram & Sarika Parikh Bertram (right) as senior chairpersons, with Jeff & Andrea Nuss joining as junior chairpersons (left).