Greetings!
Thanksgiving is one of my most favorite holidays. The anticipation of the aromas of roasting turkey, pumpkin pie, and other seasonal delights wafting through the house, the laughter at our family gathering, the football extravaganza, holiday shopping, decorations and festivities just around the corner. All of this against the backdrop of the Shenandoah Valley's stunning fall landscape makes me appreciate this bountiful time. Indeed there is much to be thankful for in this season of giving. I ask you to ponder what the upcoming holiday season means to the patients of the Augusta Regional Free Clinic and the Augusta Regional Dental Clinic. Many patients lost their jobs in this tough economy and are unable to find work at their previous pay level, and find it truly difficult to make ends meet. They sometimes must choose between food and housing, or utilities, and their basic needs are often not met. It is apparent that health and well-being suffer when faced with such challenges. Our patients have more complex medical conditions than the general population because they delayed care due to lack of access, education or affordability. More than two thirds of our patients have one or more chronic conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and depression and anxiety. On average, each patient receives more than 16 prescriptions annually, and those with chronic conditions take even more. We know our charitable mission at the Augusta Regional Free Clinic and Augusta Regional Dental Clinic means our patients receive the comprehensive, quality, compassionate care that has been our hallmark for 19 years and the hope that is our inspiration. The staff is dedicated to providing the best medical and dental care to the underserved in our community and this is where the organization has the greatest impact. We are able to leverage the substantial cost of care by using volunteer providers and bulk donated medicine, and we pride ourselves on being excellent stewards of the donations and funding we gratefully receive. Recognized as one of the most cost-effective medical models, we strive to serve all those who qualify and need our help...but we need your help to make it all work. Please consider making a donation to the Free Clinic in this season of giving...this season of hope.
Yours in health,
Margaret Hersh
Executive Director
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Thank You For Supporting Our Fall Fundraisers!
We raised $4,400 on September 19th's Depot Grille Tip Night. Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the Clinic while having a delicious dinner on a beautiful Monday evening. And a big thank you to Stephanie Tinsley and the staff at the Depot Grille for once again supporting the Clinic with this fun fundraiser.
The 13th annual ARFC Golf Tournament held on October 6th was also a big success, grossing more than $15,000. It was a bright, sunny Thursday at the Club at Ironwood, perfect for golfing. We had 17 teams participate. A big thank you to all of our golfers and the following sponsors for their generous support:
Silver:
Community Bank
First Citizens Bank
Neysa Simmers
RAHE, Inc.
Bronze:
Amerigroup
Bankers Insurance
Blossman Gas
Blue Pixel Creates
Burris Logistics
Charles Anderson, M.D.
NIBCO
Parker Compound Bows
Sam's Hot Dogs
Security Corporation
Other Proud Sponsors:
Augusta Office Products
Blue Ridge Urological Associates
Carie Buckley
Ciro's Pizza of Stuarts Draft
Cliff View Golf Club and Inn
Club at Ironwood Pro Shop
First Bank & Trust
H & R General Contractors
The Henderson Group
Hanging Rock Golf Club
Home I.V. Care
Hunting Hawk Golf Club
Jane & Ross Testerman
Lake Monticello
Lakeview Golf Club
Lowe's
Lowman Chiropractic
M.A. Foster, Inc.
Massanutten Resort
Quality Cleaners
The Rivanna Golf Club
S & W Home Appliance
Sam Fields Electric
Shenandoah Valley Golf Club
Shenandoah Water
Stonewall Jackson Hotel
Timberlake, Smith, Thomas & Moses
Union First Market Bank
Wintergreen Resort
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