Your gifts to the Lakewood Health System Foundation will help fulfill healthcare needs in the communities we serve -- enriching lives every day.

The Lakewood Health System Foundation was established by the Lakewood Health System Board of Directors in 1994. The Foundation is in the hands of the Endowment Board which consists of seven volunteer community representatives, one Lakewood Clinic physician, the president of the governing board, and the president of Lakewood Health System.

MEET THE FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The well-being of our communities is our focus. With your support, Lakewood Health System is able to make a difference in the lives of our neighbors - providing the best possible care today, and into the future. Through our hospital, clinics, senior housing, and Care Center along with our programs such as Home Care, Hospice, Palliative Care, support groups, and eductional opportunities, Lakewood Health System Foundation is able to impact thousands of lives. We work closely with volunteers, pphysicians, staff, community members, and neighbors to keep our products and services current and cost-effective, and our communities happy and healthy.

With your help, we pledge to continue to make a difference in the lives of our patients, their families, and loved ones. Thank you for your support!

DONATE TO THE FOUNDATION ONLINE

The Foundation holds a number of events throughout the year to encourage charitable gifts in support of community health-related projects. Events include:

Dinner Auction
The Dinner Auction is an annual event to raise needed funds for the foundation and the great projects it supports. All proceeds of the dinner auction typically benefit the Mission Fund of our Foundation. The Mission Fund supports the funding requests throughout the given fiscal year. Each year, the Foundation grants dollars for health related projects/programs to businesses, schools, and organizations.

Golf Classic
The annual Foundation Golf Classic is held at the Vintage Golf Course in Staples every August. Teams play 18 holes, with a choice of a morning or afternoon tee time. All funds raised go towards the Foundation's Mission Fund.

Bids for Kids
Bids for Kids is an auction event where Lakewood Health System employees generously donate goods and services to be put into either the silent auction or live auction portion of the event. All the proceeds of the event go toward the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Diagnostic Clinics at Lakewood Health System.

Seasons of Lights
Presented by the Lakewood Health System Foundation and Hospice Program, the lighting ceremony is a meaningful way for families and friends to pay tribute to the memory of a special loved one or honor someone living by purchasing a light for the memorial tree. Contributions benefit our Hospice Program. This event is held the first Monday (in Staples) and Tuesday (in Long Prairie) of December each year. It is held in two separate locations because our Hospice Program reaches out to such a wide service area.  
 

Lakewood Health System is an integral part of our community and economic development, and the Lakewood Foundation exists to ensure that our communities continue to thrive and grow. Gifts from supporters like you enable us to provide vital community resources far beyond what we are reimbursed for, and help us fulfill our mission of improving the health of all members of our communities we serve. Thank you for your generosity! 

EASY ONLINE GIVING
With a credit card and a few simple clicks, you can make a secure and convenient donation right now. You can designate your online gift to the area or program of your choice:

• Education: Scholarships, education and learning. (e.g. nursing scholarships to area students)
• Children and Youth: Youth development and safety support for at-risk children and literacy (e.g. Car seats, Helmets Worth Wearing).
• Aging Gracefully: Enhancement of quality of life, support of grieving families, physical well-being. (e.g. Alzheimer’s care, Hospice).
• Health: Improving emotional, mental and physical wellbeing of all (e.g. Chemotherapy, Infertility programs).
• Capital campaign and/or equipment: To better serve our patients with expansion and/or improvements. (e.g. updating our senior campus facility).

DONATE ONLINE

OTHER GIVING OPTIONS
We provide a variety of other options to fit your specific giving needs or situation:

Planned Giving - When planning a future gift, it’s sometimes difficult to determine what size donation will make sense.  Including a percentage of your estate ensures that your gift will remain proportionate no matter how your estate’s value fluctuates over the years.

Living Will - It's pretty simple to add a few sentences to your will or trust . The specific bequest language for Lakewood Foundation is: “I (name), of (city, state, zip), give, devise and bequeath to Lakewood Health System Foundation (written amount or % of estate or description of property) for its unrestricted use and purpose”

Stock, Real Estate or Personal Property - You can give to the Foundation by transferring stocks, assets or investments, or by donating personal property and /or real estate.

Honor & Remember Loved Ones - Honor your family and friends on special occasions, wish for a speedy recovery, or express your condolences.  All donations are acknowledged to the individual or family you are honoring.

Make a Difference – Join our Team!
Last year, volunteers donated more than 3,000 hours of service to Lakewood Health System. Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer! People like you are an essential piece to the high-quality care we offer our patients and residents. There are numerous opportunities available so we’ll be sure to find the best match for your time, talent and skills.

How Do I Become A Volunteer?
For more information about becoming a volunteer at Lakewood Health System, please contact the Volunteer Office at 218-894-8508 or click on “Documents” on the right to download and complete the application packet. When completed, mail to:

Lakewood Health System
Volunteer Coordinator
49725 County 83
Staples, MN 56479

Who Can Volunteer?
Lakewood Health System volunteers are women and men at least 14 years of age or older. There is no minimum time commitment for volunteers. Whether you wish to come every week or once every month, we are glad to welcome you as part of our caring and attentive organization.

As a volunteer, there are a variety of positions available varying in the amount of patient contact and physical activity. Some of the opportunities include:

•  Staffing the Guest Services desk
•  Providing musical entertainment
•  Clerical/office tasks
•  Knitting baby caps/quilts
•  Gift shop assistant
•  Visiting with residents & patients
•  Many more!

How Will I Benefit From Volunteering?
As a volunteer at Lakewood Health System you will benefit greatly, as will those around you. Volunteering gives you the chance to:

•  Utilize your talents, develop new skills and explore interests
•  Receive complimentary meals and snacks
•  Receive recognition through events and awards
•  Socialize, network and connect with people in our community
•  Stay active and exercise
•  Live a longer, happier, healthier life
•  Make a difference in the lives of patients and their families

We look forward to hearing from you and having you become part of the Lakewood family! Lakewood Health System volunteers and our health care team share one common goal of providing “quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime”. Because one person can make a great difference…

• $500 team sponsor includes five playing spots and two golf carts.
• $250 hole sponsor includes a sign at the hole, a listing in the program and a great opportunity for your business give-a-ways at the hole.
• $100 individual sponsor includes one playing spot. 

The Foundation Golf Classic has room for 40 teams. Early registration is appreciated. For more information on this event, contact the Foundation Volunteer Coordinator, Amy Kern at 218-894-8508. Registration ends Friday, August 10th.

Registration Form