Since 2005, our focus has remained centered on helping residents from all corners of the Upper Cumberland who are struggling with disease, sickness and injury.
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310
CANCER PATIENTS
604
SCREENINGS
44
HEART PATIENTS
63
HOSPICE CARE
80
PEDIATRIC PATIENTS
238
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
253
OTHER
John Bell
Executive director
I am proud of the Foundation team and grateful to donors and collaborating healthcare workers. Together we are helping patients all across the Upper Cumberland.
Amanda Scott
Events coordinator
Michelle Sells
Request coordinator
Brent Young
Corporate Giving Coordinator
Ben Danner
Grants Coordinator
The Foundation Champion Award honors those who have a true vision for Foundation goals and a developed plan of action for improving community health and compassionate care programs. These award members are true members of the Foundation family and advocates for the cause.
2023
Charles Sewell
Advocate for unsung heroes and service leaders, Charles and Journey Financial established the community Sheepdog Award, and are long-term sponsors of Foundation events.
2022
Michael Burnette
Advocate for local emergency response training, founding Carmen's Fund to create everyday heroes in memory of Carmen Burnette, and supporting fundraising events promoting fitness and health.
2021
Lindsay Cameron Gross
Advocate for cancer patient assistance programs; and ongoing committee chair of the Anne Cameron Memorial Golf Tournament, which raises funds to help struggling cancer patients.
2020
Melahn Finley
Advocate for regional community-health activities; her positive, insightful guidance helped the Foundation grow into a regional relief organization, while director of marketing at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
2019
Dr. Spence Madell
Advocate for cancer screening assistance programs, Dr. Madell helped to found and sustain the Pink Ribbon Free Mammogram Program and the Pink Gala fundraising event.
2016
Brenda Floeter
Advocate and supporter of the Pink Ribbon free mammogram program. Brenda served on the Foundation board and has been a member of the Pink Gala committee since the event was founded.
2018
Dr. Chuck Womack
Advocate for community preparedness, enabling Epipen availability for schools and law enforcement, and expanding Carmen’s Fund CPR Program with PulsePoint and Mass Casualty resources.
2017
MaryDell Sommers
Advocate for therapy animal activities, founding the Pet Therapy visitation program at Cookeville Regional Medical Center, creating the Harvey Fund to assist students with therapy dogs. A long-serving Cookeville Regional Auxiliary member, she helped start the Healing Garden program and the Button Fund to help patients in need.
2015
Sally Crain-Jager
Advocate for the role of art in the healing process, and founder of the Art for Healing Collection which now includes more than 70 pieces of regional art on permanent display throughout Cookeville Regional Medical Center.