The Scarecrow gets a brain, the Lion is granted courage, Dorothy will be able to return home, and the Tin Man is awarded the heart he always wanted. They're called philan philan philan good-deed doers. In other work, the CKMC Foundation, Inc. has been named as one of only four Trustees in the state of Kansas for funds from Children's Miracle Network. As such, it is responsible for distributing funds to applicant families in a 13 county area, including Graham, Trego, Rooks, Ellis, Rush, Pawnee, Osborne, Russell, Barton, Stafford, Mitchell, Lincoln and Rice counties.
Funding is given for medical equipment, medication, travel and supplies.
Independent of its stewardship duties, the Foundation has also earned a significant grant from CMN for pediatric equipment and services, including funding for a Bereavement Camp for children. A 12-member Board of Trustees governs the CKMC Foundation. Of even greater significance to our future is the solid base of support demonstrated by hundreds of good people who helped with these projects. Partners for Excellence donors enjoy the rich satisfaction of knowing their gifts have an immediate and positive impact on the physical structures at St. Joseph and St. Rose. Even as the Capital Campaign continues through the pledge period, the Foundation will pursue its mission by its efforts to help an already great Medical Center achieve further excellence in quality heath care for the people in this part of Kansas.