Sharing Hearts fundraiser brings in over $27,000

Although COVID-19 restrictions cancelled the Lincoln Hospital Foundation’s annual Sharing Hearts Luncheon, volunteers were still able to raise over $27,000 in funds last month by collecting donations. The “Sharing Hearts” effort raised over $27,000 for a special project, $340 to grow the Endowment Fund, and $840 to add to the medical scholarship for scholarships to go to Lincoln County students going into a medical field.

The annual “Sharing Hearts” luncheon event raises funds for Lincoln Hospital, all the clinics, and support personnel while affording the luncheon participants a great opportunity to share fellowship, enjoy excellent entertainment and provide financial support for special projects.

The special project receiving funding this year is providing state of the art communication capabilities to the hospital emergency room for ambulance and Emergency Medical Services in the communities of Almira, Creston, Davenport, Edwall, Harrington, Reardan and Wilbur. Vital medical data will be sent and evaluated by physicians and support staff before the patient even reaches the ER.

In addition to the donations, funds were also raised by Jerri Madison of available for a donation Davenport and Betty Botts from Creston. The pair made face masks that were available at Davenport Family Food for a donation. The project raised over $7,700.