Latest News & Updates A NOTE FROM THE FOUNDATION DIRECTOR
KIMBERLY METCALF RRH Foundation Director
HELLO SUMMER! Having spent my entire life in Ridgecrest, I always welcome summer a bit apprehensively. While I love the idea of “summer” – barbecues, sunny days on the beach, etc. – the reality is we are living in the middle of a huge barbecue right next door to a dry lake! That being said, I can’t imagine living anywhere else. As you all know, I love my job, and despite the pitfalls of the excruciatingly hot summers, there are simply so many wonderful things happening in this community as a result of the people who call this valley home. Through the Foundation, I see it every single day. Not only do we receive monetary donations that make it possible for the Foundation to do such great things, but we also have so many wonderful volunteers who give of themselves. Did you know that the Butterfly Boutique is run solely by a group of dedicated volunteers? This feisty group is responsible for maintaining and keeping the shop up and running, making it possible to support RRH’s Hospice Services financially every year. Did you know that our Cancer Center van is also in service as the result of a dedicated volunteer who makes sure our patients travel back and forth to their radiation treatments safely? If you have spare time and are interested in volunteering, please contact the Foundation, as there are always openings for volunteers. Looking to the future, and I don’t mean just fall and cooler weather, we have so many big things happening. Our annual Gala is set for September 24, and this year promises to be a unique and fun “Wild West” adventure. In October, we have our Women’s Tea and Expo, set to begin again after two years of being unable to meet in person. Mark your calendar for October 22, and watch for more details. Also in October, the hospital will be hosting an event celebrating 60 years of serving and caring for this community. And, of course, our Fifth Annual Christmas Tree Village will be held on December 10.
We also have a few other exciting things on the horizon for 2022. In August, we will be awarding our first semi-annual Fred Hawkins EMT Memorial Scholarship. The Foundation will be awarding two scholarships each year, and needless to say, we are very proud of this program. Next, we are nearing completion of the hospice house (Butterfly House) and hope to present it to the community in late fall, another great goal realized and made possible by our donors. So, as we navigate through the heat of the Mojave summer, we will continue to look to the future with great excitement and anticipation – not just for the cooler weather but for the great things that are coming to our community as a result of your continued support of the RRH Foundation. As always, with great humility and gratitude, I thank you for your consistent generosity. If you have questions with regards to the Foundation and our campaigns, please feel free to
contact me. Thank you, Kim Metcalf Director, RRH Foundation
“IF YOU CAN DREAM IT, YOU CAN DO IT.” – WALT DISNEY
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