Dorcy Cancer Center at SMCH
Patient-Centered Cancer Care: The Power of Generosity
Facing a cancer diagnosis can be one of the scariest moments of your life. You would want to know that you’re receiving the best treatment possible and that you’ll have individualized, whole-person care—designed just for you.
When supporters like you join us with gifts through St. Mary-Corwin Health Foundation, they help the Dorcy Cancer Center at St. Mary-Corwin Hospital provide exactly that: world renowned, patient-centered cancer care for our friends, family, and neighbors in Southern Colorado. Right here, close to home.
“Keep up the good work and thank you for supporting our needs as patients, survivors, and caregivers.”
- Anonymous
Thanks to our community’s generous contributions, our Foundation provides support for the following programs and services for the Dorcy Cancer Center and its patients.
- Patient Needs Fund – providing support to the Dorcy Cancer Center patients and families each year, helping cover the costs of advanced treatments, prescriptions, travel, and lodging. This direct support eases our patients’ journey from discovery to survivorship, so that they can focus exclusively on healing.
- Therapy Programs – Art therapy and integrative therapy programs have bene shown to help decrease the distress that often accompanies a cancer diagnosis. These programs, supported by Foundation funds, help oncology patients journey towards emotional and physical healing by focusing on mindfulness, self-expression, coping skills, strength and reflexology.
- Programs and Services – Equipment Fund – At the Dorcy Cancer Center, patients will find state-of-the-art technology that helps our leading oncology physicians provide individualized care. This innovative equipment would not exist without the incredible contributions of our donors who are committee to world-class cancer care.
- Retreats and Celebrations – The Foundation helps fund survivor celebrations and annual retreats. These events provide a nurturing environment where patients and survivors can share their experiences, build new friendships and exchange information about vital resources—from free wigs and support groups to yoga classes and spiritual care.
- Thanks to our community’s generous contributions, our Foundation provides the following programs and services for the Dorcy Cancer Center and its patients.
Patient Needs
As a non-profit hospital, St. Mary-Corwin relies on philanthropy to support our care teams in delivering the very best care for our patients and community. We are grateful; for generous support from individuals who partner with the Dorcy Cancer Center to bring world-renouned cancer-fighting technology and treatments to Pueblo.
One such individual, Mary Jane Voelker, lived out that commitment by leaving a legacy of compassion for others.
As an enthusiastic contributor to the paddle raiser at St. Mary-Corwin Hospital Foundation’s annual signature Cowboys Kickin’ Cancer event, Mary Jane was devoted to raising awareness and support for the Dorcy Cancer Center. She inspired countless others to give generously with her participation in these events, as well as with her challenge match to the Cancer Center Patient Needs fund.
Mary Jane cared deeply about making world-class cancer care accessible, free of the burden to travel for treatments. When she passed away in 2021, she shared a transformational legacy gift of $5 million to St. Mary-Corwin Health Foundation, designated for the Dorcy Cancer Center. Subsequently, we were pleased to accept additional gifts from the Mary Jane Voelker Family Trust totally more than 8.2 million for the programs and services of the Dorcy Cancer Center meeting the needs of our patients.
Our Foundation and Leadership teams are forever grateful for the legacy of dedicated supporters like Mary Jane recognizing the humankindness of such an incredible individual.
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