“JOY” of Caring Ornaments have been created in memory of
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Joy Heavin, and in honor of Jane Black. $8 per Ornament $2 each to engrave the ornament in honor of a loved one
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Sisters Fighting for a CURE Contact Info Brooke Bell 15900 Pvt. Rd. 470 Vichy, MO 65580 Phone: 573-465-5420 E-mail: bblack96@hotmail.com
Phone: 573-458-7647 Fax: 573-458-8401 PO Box 261 Rolla, MO 65402 GIVING.PCRMC.COM
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Why a Fundraiser? Jane Black found out the terrifying news that she had breast cancer February 25, 2011. Surrounded by the love of her family and friends, Jane underwent a double mastectomy in March of 2011 and received chemotherapy treatments until June. For Jane, a cancer diagnosis was scary enough in itself, but the whole situation seemed eerily familiar; you see, Jane’s sister had also fought breast cancer several years earlier. Jane’s sister, Renee Joy Heavin, learned she had breast cancer in May 1992, the same month that her husband lost his job of 21 years due to a plant closing. In addition to losing his job, the family also lost their health benefits. Joy and her family were consumed with worry and stress about how to pay the medical, household and family expenses. Joy realized that other cancer patients must experience the same worries and stress, and she was inspired to find a way to help others like her. Joy’s vision of having resources available for cancer patients became a reality when she was hired by the PCRMC Bond Clinic as their first Cancer Care Coordinator in 1995. Through the Bond Clinic’s support, Joy started the “Joy of Caring Foundation” in 1995 to support local cancer patients. Sadly, Joy lost her battle with cancer in 1996, but her mission of caring lives on in all the cancer patients who still benefit from her hard work, dedication and compassion. “Along with my family, the Joy of Caring Fund is an accomplishment I’m most proud of.” ~ Joy Heavin * All proceeds will go to the Joy of Caring Fund at Phelps Regional Health Care Foundation * All labor and engraving is being donated by E & J Customs of Rolla, Missouri