Together We Can Event Raises about $20,000

July 2010

Dan Slaven, executive director of the Rush Memorial Foundation, said in its inaugural year the Together We Can event was a success and planning is already underway for next year. “It’s a first-year event and it went pretty well. I would say we had about 100 people come out,” Slaven said. This event was a fundraiser for the Brian’s Cause Fund, an account that puts money toward fighting cancer here and only here in Rush County. It took place last Saturday. The event consisted of ceremonies and a memorial balloon release, a 2-mile walk, a health screening and a silent auction. Slaven estimated that they raised between $18,000 and $20,000. “The silent auction went really well, and also the health fair,” Slaven said. “We did 25 screenings because it was a free health fair, which we normally do about two of three.” As planning for next year progresses, Slaven said that they are considering changing the date of the event. “We’re going to look into moving it to October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month,” Slaven said. “And [the weather’s] also cooler for people to walk the two miles.” To donate to the Rush Memorial Hospital Foundation or to fill out an application for assistance from the Brian’s Cause Fund, log onto to rushmemorial.com or contact Slaven at 765-932-7568.

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Shadowing at Rush Memorial Hospital

Students from Rushville High School often find their way to Rush Memorial Hospital through Whitewater Technical Career Center. Juniors and seniors, interested in a career in healthcare, shadow or observe in various departments at the hospital. Through their time at Rush Memorial Hospital, they are able to ask questions, see equipment and observe the staff completing actual everyday duties. Shadowing at RMH often helps the students determine their future career path.

Pictured are:

Front row: (L-R) Tia Crump, Audra Bowling, Katelann Basham

Standing: (L-R) Elizabeth Monday, Hannah Clifford, Paige Hauk

Rush Memorial Hospital is proud of volunteers

On any visit to RMH, you can find them greeting hospital visitors, overseeing the surgery waiting area or helping in various departments throughout the hospital and medical office building. RMH Volunteers recently gathered for a picture at their March Meeting.

Pictured are:

Front row seated: (L-R) Barb Howard, Martha McMichael, Susan Kirkpatrick, Dick Reed; Second row standing: (L-R) Helen Perkins, Karen Smith, Barb Robbins, Clem Davis, Donna Nelson, Helen Wilson; Back row standing: (L-R) Mandy Wooten, Pat Bird, Evaleah Fahrner, Joann Newbold, Jo McLaughlin, Barb Brumfield, Betsy Fox, Janiece Byrne, Janet Kile

Anyone interested in volunteering at Rush Memorial Hospital, please go to Careers to fill out an online volunteer application or call 765-932-7486. 

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Students Honor Staff and Classmates Fighting Cancer

The Rushville Consolidated High School Student Council recently made a donation to the Sheehan Cancer Center. "The Student Council wanted to do this in honor of staff and students who are currently battling cancer," Julie Connolly, RCHS teacher said. “The Student Council is also interested in raising money for the Rush Memorial Hospital Pediatric and Women’s Health Center.” According to Connolly, the Student Council raises money through the homecoming dance in the fall and donates it to various community organizations.