By Sandi Madden
It's official: The Jackson County Cancer Fund (JCCF) is an
incorporated, nonprofit organization.
Its tax-exempt status has been approved. All donations are
now tax- deductible.
JCCF also has been approved as one of eight recipients for
the AppalSEED Compassion Capital Fund grant. The funds available
will provide much-needed supplies designated for JCCF and the
JCCF Loan Closet.
On March 9 at 6 p.m., a gospel singing will be held at the
Area Technology Center to kick off the fund-raising JCCF
Festival of Hope.
The Burns Family and the Gray Hawk Boys will be the featured
singers. Plus, there will be an auction, bake sale and
concessions.
The public will be admitted free of charge to the event.
However, a love offering will be taken.
All proceeds will go toward construction of the JCCF Loan
Closet.
A special ceremony will also be held for all those who have
been affected by cancer.
Plus, everyone will be updated on plans for the 2006 Festival
of Hope scheduled for June 10.
Everyone is encouraged to come out March 9 for an evening of
inspiration and to help support JCCF.
Meanwhile, the Jackson Energy Roundup Program has approved a
monetary gift of $1,200, with Touchstone Energy matching the
amount up to $2,500, for construction of the JCCF Loan Closet
building.
A private pledge of $1,000 and a $500 pledge from Oak Grove
Baptist Church have also been made to help with the project.
The anticipated total cost of constructing a building to
house the medical equipment is $10,000 to $12,000.
Anyone wishing to make a donation should make out a check to
the Jackson County Cancer Fund, P.O. Box 1250, McKee, KY 40403.
Also, if anyone has wheelchairs, shower chairs, bedside
tables, etc., in good condition to donate, please contact Rev.
Carroll de Forest at 287-2124.
All monetary gifts and the value of equipment donated are
tax-deductible.
It is hoped that construction can begin this spring, and with
your help the medical equipment will be available to anyone in
need of it as a free service.
Plans are well underway for the June 10 Festival of Hope, as
several teams have already indicated a desire to be a part of
the event.
There will be plenty of entertainment, games, activities, fun
and excitement for the entire family.
Also a time for remembrance, reflection, and inspiration, the
eight-hour anticancer event at Gray Hawk Park should motivate
everyone to get involved.
For more information, contact Festival of Hope Chair Sandra
Madden at 287-3403, Team Coordinator Alice Sexton in the
evenings at 364-5685, or Connie Esh at the Jackson County Sun.
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