RESCU reports over $1 Million in Medical Bill Abatement

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The RESCU Foundation has now been assisting those with medical need from the festival community for six years. We are proud to announce that during our annual meeting in August, we elected our new board. These dedicated volunteers offer their expertise so that RESCU can continue to excel by upholding high standards and goals.

The 2009-2010 Board of Directors are as follows:  Carol Black (Pres), Chris Major (VP), Gayle French (Sec), Danielle DuPont, Brande Watson, Phil Johnson, Melissa Starks, Erin Iversen, Lynda McCann, and Donna Morris  http://www.flickr.com/photos/a_vyxen_wench/4035672707/

Lynda McCann comes to us from years of service in the nonprofit sector; Erin Iversen brings the next generation viewpoint to our foundation; and Donna Morris offers hands on fund raising experience. We welcome them to our cause.

RESCU's goals include expanding our preventative and awareness programs, utilizing committees to complete tasks, recognizing our growth and the need for paid staff, and continuing the successful disbursement and advocacy programs.

Since our inception, we have disbursed over $350,000.00 worth of medical aid, and the 2 year old Advocacy Program has negotiated over $1,000,000.00 (yes, one million dollars) off of medical bills.

We will continue to serve those in medical need with financial assistance and advocacy in a confidential and professional manner. None of this could be achieved without your support, and we thank you so much for allowing us to continue our mission.

Sincerely,

Carol Black
President, RESCU Foundation

We invite you to join the RESCU GROUP http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=11000231542&ref=ts and RESCU Cause http://apps.facebook.com/causes/activity/recruit?cause_id=195863 on Facebook


PS: It is with great regret to say that since our annual meeting our treasurer, Lynn Brantley, has had to step down for medical reasons. We have acquired a bookkeeper to do the daily finances and check writing, but we are in need of finding the perfect person for this executive position. If you have the interest and ability to join us for our monthly conference call, please contact us for an interview.

[Adriana Rose]

Woot!

They help alot of good folks out!

[Charity Morgan]

HUZZAH!  Family helpin' family!  Gramercy RESCU!