More than $1.9 million raised to assist in caring for the community’s most vulnerable and underserved
August 10, 2006
Contact: Todd Harper
Phone: 317-630-7808
Pager: 317-310-5972
Indianapolis, August 10, 2006 – The fifth annual Wishard Telethon, which was broadcast Wednesday, August 9 on WTHR Channel 13 and incorporated funds raised by the telethon and the Wishard Memorial Foundation throughout the past year raised $1,959,106.
As it does each year through this televised fundraising event, Wishard Health Services appealed to the community to contribute critical funds for patient care needs throughout the hospital, its eight community health centers, Midtown Community Mental Health Center and Lockefield Village Health and Rehabilitation Center. Year-round fundraising efforts include special events such as school fundraisers and Midtown Community Mental Health Center art shows, program-specific initiatives including those for Women’s and Children’s Services and Senior Care at Wishard; several golf outings, St. Margaret’s Hospital Guild contributions, corporate and foundation gifts as well as individual donations.
“While public healthcare systems struggle nationwide, it’s gratifying to know that the people of central Indiana value Wishard as much as they do. All of us at Wishard are extremely grateful for the support of our community,” said Dr. Lisa Harris, medical director and chief executive officer, Wishard Health Services.
For nearly 150 years, Wishard Health Services has provided high quality, cost-effective healthcare to the citizens of Marion County. Philanthropic support of Wishard throughout the year can help meet the healthcare needs of the community’s most vulnerable.
Wishard Health Services is the public hospital division of the Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County and is managed by the Indiana University School of Medicine whose physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services. The
Wishard Memorial Foundation is a public 501(c)(3) organization, established in 1985 to raise funds and awareness for Wishard Health Services and the Marion County Health Department.
Contributions may be made to Wishard Health Services anytime by calling the Wishard Telethon office at 630-6502 or visiting www.Wishard.edu.