Turkeyfoot Benefit Crew Donates to Wilson Hospice
March 25, 2008
The Turkeyfoot Benefit Crew of Lakeview, Ohio recently made adonation in the amount of $2,300 to benefit hospice patients withinLogan County, Ohio who are served by Wilson Hospice. The charitableorganization has been in existence for nine years and is comprised ofvolunteer members.
The generous contribution to Wilson Hospice aided in thepurchase of a Suzuki Qchord®, which combines features of anautoharp, piano, guitar and other musical instruments, in digital form,and four CD players. This musical equipment will assist musictherapists when working with their patients. Music therapy can oftentimes improve comfort, relaxation and pain control. Three new pulseoximeters were also purchased with the money donated by The TurkeyfootBenefit Crew. Pulse oximeters offer the least invasive method formonitoring oxygen levels in the bloodstream. By using an electronicsensor placed on the patient’s finger, earlobe or toe,medical professionals can check the oxygen level in apatient’s blood cells.
“We are honored to be the recipient of this generousdonation made by The Turkeyfoot Benefit Crew,” said BonnieFaulkner, executive director of the Wilson Memorial HospitalFoundation. “The equipment we were able to purchase with thedonated funds will make a significant difference in the care we areable to provide to our Hospice patients.”
Every year the Turkeyfoot Benefit Crew hosts differentfundraising events to raise money for Hospice. This year’sline-up starts off on May 4 with a “KickoffExtravaganza” at the Eagles Annex in Chippewa-Indian Lake.Activities will include: food, beverages, raffles, live music byCountry Expressions, a bake sale and door prizes. A new freezer with a$200 gift certificate to Phil’s Cardinal Market will beraffled that day. On June 21, the 9th Annual Parade and Auction atTurkeyfoot Point will take place. A number of prizes will be raffledoff including a gas golf cart. The parade will begin at 11 a.m. with alive auction to follow at 3 p.m. The annual Bass Tournament atMoundwood Boat Launch will take place August 23 and 24. Entry fee is$100.
Wilson Hospice provides care and supportive services whereever a patient calls home, whether it be a private residence withfamily or friends, or in a facility such as a nursing home, assistedliving, independent living or retirement center. Its care-giving teamoffers services ranging from basic assistance with daily living toadvanced medical treatment. Wilson Hospice serves the residents ofShelby, Miami, Champaign, Logan, Auglaize and Darke Counties.
For more information about Wilson Hospice, please call (937)498-9335. For information about making a donation to the hospital, callthe Wilson Foundation at (937) 498-5540 or visitwww.wilsonhospitalfoundation.com