YEARLY DONATIONS

Below are the yearly donations received by Meghan's Mountain and the year end disbursements. Donations are received by way of fundraisers, people who send in donations because they believe in our cause, those who send donations in honor of or in memory of someone, and those who choose are foundation to have memorial contributions made upon someone's passing. Disbursements are made with approval of our advisory board. We take this opportunity to thank each and every person who believes in our cause and climbs with us to find a cure for cancer, and to bring hope, love and promise to those climbing mountains in the fight against cancer.

2006 DONATIONS

Meghan's Mountain was not a foundation in 2006, but raised money from several fundraiser's for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light the Night Walk. Meghan's Mountain raised $32,900.00, setting a new all time record for the most money raised in Kentucky and Southern Indiana.

2007 DONATIONS

Meghan's Mountain became a 501 (c) (3) non-profit in mid-2007. In our first year of being a foundation we are proud to announce that we raised $37,052.76, and held our expenses to approximately 17%, well under the 35% recommended by the Better Business Bureau.

We are proud to announce the following distributions:

1. Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, Seattle, Washington..$5,000.00

These funds were used to buy a new excercise bike for the patients, to fund a Christmas party for the children on the oncology unit, to provide toys for each child who completes a treatment, and to help purchase items for the new teen zone.

2. National Marrow Donor Program...................... $5,000.00

These funds are earmarked for the Louisville office to be used to pay for testing for stem cell transplantation of those who do not have sibling donors, for awareness campaigns, and for special needs of the program. All test results go on the national list of donors.

3. Camp Quality Ky. .................................... $5,000.00

This camp is run strictly by volunteers and provides a one week expierence for kids with cancer so that they can be kids again.

4. Leukemia & Lymphoma Society........................$2,000.00

GIven for research and patient programs.

5. Gilda's House.........................................$4,000.00

Started in memory of Gilda Radner, this national organization provides a place for those fighting cancer and their families to come together and receive education,guidance, love and relationships with others. A new building just opened up in Louisville and we are proud to contribute to this needed organization.

6. James Graham Brown Cancer Center..............$2095.00

These funds were received from memorial gifts for Brian Shawler and will be used for direct patient care as decided by his wife, Chris Shawler, a member of our advisory board.

7. Kosair Children's Hospital......................... $5,200.00

Valentine's party...........................................$1,950.00

The only hospital in Kentucky and Southern Indiana for kids, this hospital provides care for children with all medical problems, including cancer, and provides free care to those that do not have insurance. We are providing a new basketball goal for the new physical therapy department, items for the oncology unit, and we are doing our first annual Valentine's Party for the entire hospital.

8. Porcini's Childrens Foundation.............................$500.00

Our good friend, Tim Coury, owner of Porcini's Restaurant, raises funds for children's organization's in the Louisville area and has been a true supporter of our foundation. We are happy to donate to his cause.

2008 DONATIONS

Thank you for helping us raise $43,076.50 in 2008!

That makes our Foundation total $114,529.26

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On behalf of Meghan, and all those that seek life without cancer, we thank you for your love and support in our efforts to light the mountains with love, hope and belief.

 

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