Each year, the Foundation chooses a major patient care project to fund from general donations. How have we invested your gifts?

1990 — Helipad $11,700

1991 — Long Term Care (LTC) Lighting $26,700

            LTC Large Screen TV $1,500

1992 — Heart Monitor & Cart $11,300

1993 — Dining Room Table & Chairs, LTC $7,500

1994 — Toward Purchase of Ultra Sound $15,000

1995 — Toward Purchase of Operating Room Table $15,000

1996 — Red Wagon for Acute Care $150

            Cardiac Monitor for Telemetry System $11,000

1997 — Blanket Warmer $4,200

            Intravenous Syringe Pump $5,000

1998 — Toward Cable TV System $7,330

1999 — Therapeutic Tub $10,000

            Piggostat $1,500

2000 — Toward Physical Therapy Upgrade $10,000

2001 — Toward Orthopedic Surgical Equipment $10,000

2002 — Toward Security System Upgrade $10,000

2003 — Toward DEXA-Scan Bone Density Machine $10,000

2004 — Computerized Discharge System for ER $10,000

2005 — Portable Ultrasound Machine &

            Braselow Pediatric Code Cart $12,000

2006 — Bi-Phasic Cardiac Defibrillator $12,000

2007 — Non-Invasive Cardiac Support Pump $7,500

2008 — BacTec Incubator & Recumbent Exercise Bike $7,500

2009 — EKG Machine $5,000

2010 — Vein Finder & E.R. Stretchers $7,500

TOTAL DONATED $229,380

Sharing Hearts Luncheon

The annual LHF Sharing Hearts Luncheon is a great chance for women from across Lincoln County to get together for some chat, entertainment and a great meal. It’s also their opportunity to support a project all their own. Over the years, these generous women have provided the following projects.

1995 — Toward Purchase of Operating Room Table $5,000

1996 — New Chairs for Hospital Rooms $5,000

1997 — Privacy Curtains for Hospital Rooms $5,040

1998 — Toward Eden Alternative Program, LTC $9,000

1999 — Fetal Heart Monitor $8,500

2000 — Two E.R. Stretchers $8,325

2001 — Mammography Equipment $11,250

2002 — Family Room Furnishings $11,350

2003 — Comfort Room Renovation & Furnishings $11,000

2004 — IV Contrast Warmer

            Alternative Meal Service for LTC $13,000

2005 — Over-bed Tables, airbed & 2 wheelchairs $14,000

2006 — Movable Nightstands $12,000

2007 — Biodex Balance Assessment System $13,150

2008 — Second Comfort Room $11,580

2009 — Recliners for Transitional Care $12,000

2010 — Recliners for Acute Care $14,000

TOTAL GIFTS $164,115

Additional Projects

When the opportunity arises to have a special fund-raiser, the Foundation makes the most of it whether it’s a Barbeque, raffle or special event. What have we purchased with these special funds?

2005 — Oversized Wheel Chair $600

   Donation to "Project Pink" Fund $1,200

2006 — Step-Up Radiology Platform $1,900

2008 — Improvements & increased comforts $8,000

2008 — Nursing Scholarship Fund $2,085

2009 -- Computerized EKG $6,500

TOTAL $20,285

Permanent Endowment Fund

The Permanent Endowment Fund is growing annually thanks to your generous donations. Currently, the fund has reached its 1 million dollar goal and interest from the Fund can now be used to support special projects at Lincoln Hospital. The investment firm of Richards, Merrill, and Peterson handles the account.

To give a gift to either the Current Project or Permanent Endowment Fund,  download a pledge card here…