January 23, 2019
On Friday, December 14, 2018, students from Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) group presented proceeds from their fundraising efforts to Sheridan Memorial Hospital representatives. The students gave a check for $1,500 to the hospital’s Welch Cancer Center and over $400 in gifts and supplies to its Pediatric Unit. There to accept the donations were Megan Ratterman, DO and Nina Beach, Nurse Practitioner of Welch Cancer Center, Chief Development Officer – Cody Sinclair, and Volunteer Services Coordinator – Jasmine Slater.
Over the past decade, FBLA students raised more than $10,000 for the Welch Cancer Center by selling FBLA’s Cancer Awareness t-shirts. This year’s donation goes towards helping those in need to obtain preventive screening for the early detection of cancer. Nurses working in the pediatric unit are already using the gifts of stuffed animals, toys and dolls to provide comfort to our tiny patients.
Thank you to the FBLA students for their continued support and admirable efforts and to the many community members who purchased t-shirts for the cause. We appreciate your generosity and efforts to make a difference right here at home!