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IN THE NEWS Makes a Difference Locally! “Over 25 years ago, I went into mammography after losing my best friend to breast cancer. Breast cancer awareness makes a difference and getting a mammogram can save a life. We are a very blessed community, to have a local mammogram fund and such giving community members. I feel so fortunate to live here and thank each one of you for sharing your stories and helping to keep the Aid for Mammography fund open and available to women in need…Go Pink!” said Kathy Miller, Lead Mammographer, Marcus Daly Radiology Department. In October when the Bitterroot Valley is aglow with some of its most glorious fall colors, our communities came together bonded by another vibrant color, Pink! Since the early 90’s the color Pink has been associated with breast cancer and the highly recognizable pink breast cancer awareness ribbon. Years ago, Citizens State Bank (now First Security Bank) and Soroptimist International of Hamilton began donating funds to aid women in obtaining free mammograms at Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital. The National Wild Turkey Federation Bitterroot Longbeards recognized this important project and started contributing to the fund also, and the fund became known as the Aid for Mammography Fund. Last year, Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital offered to match Aid for Mammography fund donations raised by the community during the month of October. This was the beginning of the community “Going Pink” and the start of the Mammo Man contest and Oktoberfest Gone Pink fundraiser. The first year resulted in over $17,500 in donations, and with the match, a total of over $35,000 in the fund. 12 | MDMH.ORG
IN THE NEWS Top Sprinkle Pink Businesses Big Sky Eye Care, 1st place Rocky Mountain Bank, 2nd place Evans Ace Hardware, 3rd place Michelle Post, of Groovz Dance Studio said, “I am so proud of our little business, we raised over $325. It felt so good to write the check and hand it over. Also, we had a blast at the Mammo Man contest, the pink flash mob was so much fun!” The Pink momentum did not stop there; this year Sprinkle Pink was born! During the month of October, Ravalli County residents, merchants valleywide, Soroptimist International of Hamilton and Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital teamed up and raised $63,002.54 for the Aid for Mammography fund. This donation was achieved through coins, dollars, checks and the fundraising efforts of 19 Mammo Men and over 70 local businesses, as well as residents and visitors shopping pink! And through the 100% match from the hospital. “The community’s support and generosity created a bonding experience that led to a flow of donations,” said Linda Looser, Soroptimist. Ravalli County Merchants got creative with their pink specials, raffles, bake sales, and pint nights and Mammo Men dressed in wild pink costumes combed the streets, theaters and stadiums for donations. “It was overdue and time for me to step up and support a cause. Being a Mammo Man really touched my heart and allowed me to get donations for local women in need, and knowing the hospital was matching dollar for dollar motivated me even more!” said Mammo Matt (Matt Guzik). Top Mammo Men Matt Guzik, 1st Place Justin Yetter, 2nd place Dirk Beyer, Best Costume HEALTHLINES | WINTER 2011 | 13
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Page 5 and 6: FEATURE Staff, over 440 employees,
Page 7 and 8: FULL TIME HOSPITALISTS Jennifer Fei
Page 9 and 10: SERVICES Rob Myers and Jennifer Fei
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