Riverview Health Foundation announced it has awarded money raised totaling nearly $40,000 to areas and programs at Riverview Health that support the health and wellness of women and children throughout the community. This includes:
- Breast cancer programs
- Maternity programs that provide car seats to new parents and funding for a milk bank supporting moms needing breastmilk
- Cardiovascular programs
- Rehab and fitness programs
- Women’s Boutique products that help cancer, maternity and lymphedema patients
- Touch of Love program led by all volunteers who provide handmade blankets and items to newborn babies and cancer patients
Wiles
“We typically present these grants at the annual Women of Vision of Luncheon where the theme is all about inspiring and empowering both women and men,” said Megan Wiles, executive director of Riverview Health Foundation. “Due to COVID-19 we’ve had to switch things up a little and make it a virtual event, but we have every intention to make it just as impactful this year using a slightly different format.”
Riverview Health Foundation will hold the virtual event Lunch at your Place with Minda Dentler from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27. As the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the Ironman World Championship after being paralyzed from the hips down by polio, Minda will share her amazing journey to accomplishing what she was told would be impossible.
To register for the Women of Vision Event or make a gift in honor of a special women who has impacted your life, visit riverview.org/womenofvision2020 or contact Polly Craig at (317) 776-7938 or pcraig@riverview.org.
About Riverview Health Foundation
Since its inception in 1976, Riverview Health Foundation – a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization – has served Riverview Health in preserving the health of the community through philanthropic efforts and fundraising. Funds raised by Riverview Health Foundation are given to Riverview Health for the purposes of purchasing advanced medical equipment and providing much-needed services to patients and their family members.