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Gratitude
Bozeman Division Community Relations Manager Heather Bellamy shares her cancer journey in Bozeman Health Foundation video.
When Heather Bellamy, NorthWestern Energy’s Bozeman Division Community Relations Manager, was diagnosed with late-stage ovarian cancer three years ago, she was overcome with a feeling of gratitude. Gratitude for the incredible life she has lived and for being surrounded by the love of family and friends.
She was also grateful that she would be able to receive world-class cancer treatment five minutes away from her home in Bozeman.
“Our cancer center is so important because we’re able to receive comprehensive cancer treatment so close to home.” Heather said.
Heather serves on the Bozeman Health Foundation Board of Directors, and in April she will share the story of her cancer journey at the Foundation’s Annual Gala, which supported the Bozeman Health Cancer Center.
Heather was featured in a video that will be shown during the gala. The video was produced by Brickhouse Creative, a full-service design and marketing agency in Bozeman.
Heather has been able to keep working during treatment because she is receiving her care locally. As part of Heather’s work at NorthWestern Energy, she organizes employee volunteer events to give back to the community, so it’s fitting that the video opens with Heather and the NorthWestern Energy team of volunteers at the Special Olympics Polar Plunge, which NorthWestern Energy also sponsored.
Heather went into the video project hoping her story would help people understand the importance of having cancer treatment options in Bozeman and inspire them to give to the Bozeman Health Cancer Center.
Heather’s cancer is now terminal, and she’s continuing chemo treatment, fighting for another remission.
“I’m not one to discount the possibility of a miracle,” she said in the video.
To learn more about the Bozeman Health Foundation or to watch Heather’s video, which will be posted April 30, visit bozemanhealthfoundation.org
NorthWestern Energy helps purchase new chairs for Bozeman cancer center
In 2021, NorthWestern donated $12,000 to the Bozeman Health Foundation, which allowed the Foundation to purchase two new infusion chairs for the Cancer Center.
