Taylorville Memorial Hospital is able to care for patients thanks in part to the work of the Taylorville Memorial Foundation.  The goal is to raise funds for the hospital to provide new equipment, programs, and services.  The foundation also extends its support directly to the local community through events and scholarships.  They are able to stretch every dollar for maximum impact for those the hospital serves. 

Kate Champion Williams is the director of the Taylorville Memorial Foundation.  She says the end goal is the best care possible for the patient. 

Much of the support they receive comes from endowments.  By accumulating interest, it’s the gift that keeps on giving. 

Donations of all kinds are frequently used for healthcare equipment.  Kim Bourne, president and CEO of Taylorville Memorial Hospital, says the equipment they have acquired can make a difference in life-or-death situations. 

The hospital has also sponsored a scholarship for local students looking to pursue the healthcare field. 

The Foundation’s annual Jingle Bell 4K helps raise funds for the scholarship.  This year’s event is scheduled for Sunday, November 30.  Registration is available here.

More information on the Memorial Health system is available at memorial.health. 

Kim Bourne and Katie Champion Williams appeared as guests on the WTIM Morning Show.