BRMH launches new foundation - Gifts of Gratitude

Most days, Jack lies in his bed looking out the window of his room, occasionally catching a glimpse of his reflection, seeing a man he doesn’t recognize. In his mind, he sees family vacations, kids’ birthday parties, his grandkids being born. But in front of him, he sees no one. He’s alone with his cherished memories.

But today, Jack is not alone. Today, Jack’s grandkids are flying in from California and Michigan, along with his beautiful daughter, to give Jack one more magical day to share with his family, to visit their childhood home, and have dinner at Jack’s favorite restaurant. And all of this was made possible — by you.

Gifts of Gratitude is a new foundation that gives YOU the power to change lives.

A tax-deductible charitable donation to Gifts of Gratitude could give someone like Jack the opportunity to be the man he sees in his mind’s eye again for one more day. Or it could give a struggling mother the means to provide diapers and cozy pajamas for the baby who she’s committed her life to care for. It could even help a troubled neighbor get sober, stay sober, and realize they have more to live for than they ever knew, giving them the strength and motivation to do big things for the community — or the world. It happens. And it can start in the hands of those who want to make a difference. It can start with you.

Gifts of Gratitude believes any gift is a gift. By contributing to the foundation, you are improving people’s lives. Contributions, whether specified for mental health, care at home, technology and innovation, the sustainability of local healthcare, or something else highly personal to you, will promote the health and well-being of Jackson County for generations to come.

Yesterday, Jack lay alone in his room. Today, he is smiling and laughing, enjoying his favorite meal with his grandkids thanks to the generosity of those who selflessly contributed to Gifts of Gratitude.

Gifts of Gratitude is the first program of its kind at Black River Memorial Hospital. To learn more about Gifts of Gratitude or to make a gift, click here.