We are honored and blessed that Trinity Health Foundation is a vehicle used by many to make a difference in the lives of others. The generous gifts provide financial assistance and programs for patients, equipment and facility upgrades, and continuing education and training to improve patient care.

Generosity Card

Having a loved one in the hospital may not be a visitor’s only concern. Sometimes family members, especially those who need to be here for several days, do not
have enough money for food. That is where a Generosity Card can make a big difference. These cards help those in need receive a nutritious meal.
Each gift of $10 provides a meal at the Hospital Cafeteria for a family member visiting a loved one.

Horn of Plenty Turkey Drive

In our partnership with KHRT and the Horn of Plenty, Trinity Health Foundation raises funds to provide a turkey, as well as perishable and non-perishable food, to families in need each Christmas. Last year more than 300 families within a 100 mile radius received gift baskets at this critical time.
Each gift of $15 will purchase a turkey for a family, and each gift of $45 will provide an entire box of food.

Stop the Bleed Campaign

Stop the Bleed’s goal is to ensure that the community has the education and supplies to stop life-threatening hemorrhage from natural or man-made disasters. The resulting injuries from these events generally present severe bleeding which, if left unchecked, can result in death. By providing first responders and civilian bystanders the skills and basic tools to stop uncontrolled bleeding in an emergency, lives will be saved.
Each gift of $20 provides one Stop the Bleed kit to a program participant.

CancerCare Cottage

The Trinity CancerCare Cottage offers a welcoming and caring place for out-of-town cancer patients and their caregivers to stay while receiving treatment at the CancerCare Center. On average, 25 families use the cottage per year and stay in this home away from home for 4-6 weeks at a time.
Each gift of $35 provides one week’s stay for a cancer patient who is currently going through treatment.

Fuel the Fight

More than 50% of the patients served at Trinity Health’s CancerCare Center commute at least 50 miles for treatment. The cost of this commute can become a
financial burden. To assist patients who demonstrate a financial need, Trinity Health Foundation partners with the CancerCare Center to provide fuel vouchers to patients.
Each gift of $50 provides one Fuel Voucher for an oncology patient.

Guest House

This facility provides families a place where they can rest and relax in peace, knowing that their hospitalized loved ones are only a few steps away. Visitors typically spend up to three nights per year in this facility. Last year more than 2100 room nights were spent at the Guest House.
Each gift of $90 provides a 3-night stay for a
family member visiting a loved one.

RadTech Scholarship

This scholarship benefits students enrolled in the Trinity Hospital School of Radiologic Technology. Radiologic Technologists (radiographers) use their knowledge of physics and human anatomy to create permanent medical images to diagnose disease. The registered radiologic technologist is qualified to provide patient services using various types of imaging equipment.
Each gift of $100 to this qualified endowment will help provide scholarships to deserving students.

Nursing Scholarships

By 2024, the US will face a shortage of 1,000,000 nurses! In the past three years, Trinity Health Foundation has awarded $96,000 in scholarships to 29 nursing students. Our goal is to increase the Nursing Scholarship Fund so that even more students can receive financial help as they pursue their dream of becoming a nurse.
Each gift of $100 to this qualified endowment will help provide scholarships to deserving students.

Cancer Exercise Rehab Program

The Cancer Exercise Rehab Program provides clinical exercise and conditioning for cancer patients and survivors. Participants are matched with a personal trainer for up to 12 weeks to rebuild their bodies and help them heal holistically. The program is not covered by any insurance. In 10 years, more than 530 patients have completed this program at no-cost to them.
Each gift of $500 will provide funding for one patient to complete the program.

Kidney Dialysis Units (KDU)

According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), more than 661,000 Americans have kidney failure. Of these, 468,000 individuals are on dialysis. Trinity Health’s Kidney Dialysis Unit serves more than 1,000 patients annually. Our current dialysis machines are in operation 6 days a week. Dialysis machines with updated technology will provide information that can be incorporated into the patient’s treatment to improve care.
Each gift of $500 provides funding to assist KDU in replacing dialysis machines; each machine costs $13,500.