At the last FABAC meeting, we decided to donate the Christmas party charitable fundraiser to the Canadian Cancer Society. I suggested that we try and focus the gift so that it benefits Fredericton patients. In light of that, I contacted the Oncology social worker to ask for her suggestion. This is her response:
"The oncology comfort fund is dedicated specifically to Fredericton oncology patients and is used for gas cards, assisting with cost of medications, equipment (i.e. lymphedema sleeve if they don’t have coverage for example), and other necessities as deemed appropriate.”
Unless there is an objection to this use of the funds, we would donate the money to the DECH Hospital Foundation, and indicate that we wish the money to go to the “Oncology Comfort Fund for Oncology Patients”. If you are writing a cheque, I would suggest “DECH Hospital Foundation- Oncology Comfort Fund”. Otherwise the money may go elsewhere.
Johanna
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