The Arsenault, DiDonna and Gruner Families extend our heartfelt thanks to each donor, rider, sponsor, and volunteer that contributed to the incredible success of this year’s event in support of the Benedictine Health Foundation’s Rosemary D. Gruner Memorial Cancer Fund. Your dedication will enable the Foundation to continue its vital work in providing financial assistance to over 200 cancer patients and their families in the coming year. Words cannot express our gratitude…

Dan Gruner, Chair, Bike for Cancer Care

WE EXCEEDED OUR GOAL BECAUSE OF YOU!

Over $140,000 Raised At This Year's Ride to Support Local Cancer Patients in the Mid-Hudson Valley

Fall 2014

Back Row: A.J. Gruner and Jenn Gruner, Ellen and Brian Arsenault, Nan and Al Gruner, Jaime and Meg DiDonna, Katie Arsenault, and Dan Gruner. Front Row: Julia and Chris Arsenault, Andrew and Rosie DiDonna, and Aidan Gruner.

Save the Date12TH ANNUAL BIKE FOR CANCER CARE Sunday, September 20, 2015

www.bikeforcancer.org • (845) 334-3017

September 21st was indeed the most wonderful day! I had it in my sights for months and months. It was the Bike for Cancer Care ride for the Benedictine Health Foundation’s Rosemary D. Gruner Memorial Cancer Fund. I had participated in the ride two years ago. I raised money in honor of my father who died from cancer. I rode the 50 mile loop and loved the whole event. At the beginning of this year I was diagnosed with breast cancer. The Gruner Fund was there for me at a very difficult time, and through my process of surgery and radiation. During that time I made it my goal to be out on the 50 mile ride again this year, and started training right after radiation treatments ended.The ride went so well and I raised over $1,600 for the fund. I was so glad that I could contribute back to the fund that assisted me and helps others who are in need of care. When you are going through the financial stress and exhaustion of daily treatments their helping hand is so supportive. Thank you so very much Gruner family for all that you do for this community. – Kristin Flynn

Timely Signs has been a sponsor of the Bike For Cancer Care and the Rosemary D. Gruner Memorial Cancer Fund since it’s inception in 2003 because we believed in the simple mission of the fund. Direct help to people in our community suffering from cancer is something everyone could connect with.Little did we know that 6 years later Ozzie Beichert, our dad, grandpa and founder of our company would be diagnosed with cancer on July 16th, 2009. On the ride home from the doctor’s office that day, we declared all-out war and were determined to beat it – and he did. During that time, the Gruner Fund took on an entirely new meaning. While Ozzie had the financial means to fight this disease, others in our community needed a helping hand to ensure they are able to fight the good fight. That’s how Team Ozzie came to be. We enlisted the help and support of friends, family, clients and business associates to help raise money to support the outstanding work that the Rosemary D. Gruner Memorial Cancer Fund does for the people in our community. – Paul Beichert

“At M&T Bank, we recognize that our corporate success is directly related to the health and vitality of the communities we serve. So, as a corporate citizen, we believe in providing resources to not-for-profit organizations that make our communities better places to live and work. M&T Bank is proud to sponsor the Benedictine Foundation’s Bike for Cancer Care and support the Foundation’s mission to support quality and compassionate health care in Ulster County.” – Michael T. Keegan, Regional President, Albany & Hudson Valley

The Mission of the Benedictine Health Foundation is to raise and distribute resources to support quality and compassionate health care that improves the physical, psychological, and spiritual well being of those who are vulnerable and underserved in Ulster County.

The Benedictine Health Foundation established the Rosemary D. Gruner Memorial Cancer Fund in partnership with the Gruner Family in 2004. Since its inception, over 1200 cancer patients have received assistance and over $555,000 has been distributed.

The Fund provides financial assistance in the form of gift cards to cancer patients while they receive treatment. Each patient that meets the financial and medical guidelines receives $500 annually in the form of gift cards to purchase nutritious food at Hannaford Supermarkets and/or fuel to Stewart’s Shops to cover the expense of transportation. For further information, please contact the Foundation office at (845) 334-3017.

Rosemary D. Gruner

Health Foundation Board of Directors President - Richard H. Gillette

First Vice President - Julie H. Krieger

Second Vice President - Paul Beichert

Treasurer - Robert J. Ryan, Jr.

Secretary - Daniel J. Gruner

Immediate Past President - Bernard A. Feeney, III

Director Emeritus - William DavenportExecutive Director - Barbara Klassen

Development Manager - Bernadette Rexford

Maryanne BeichertJ. Michael Bruhn, Jr.Jessica D. CasertoChristopher Crews

Fran DePetrillo-SavocaSister Mary Feehan, O.S.B.

Sister Philomena Fleck, O.S.B. Alice Haberski

Mary E. HakimSister Dorothy Huggard, O.S.B.

Rick McColgan Nancy Meagher Phyllis Parikh

JoAnne K. ParisianWilliam R. WestJennifer A. Zell

TEAMS1. YMCA Fireflies

In Loving Memory of David A. Blakely

2. Team Ozzie

3. Team Benedictine Health Foundation

INDIVIDUALS1. David P. Blakely

2. Ed Hill

3. John Yonkunas

The Foundation extends special thanks to our quiet leaders, the Arsenault and Beichert Families for their monetary and in-kind contributions.

TEAM SPIRIT AWARDHealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley

TEAM HEALTHALLIANCE — TEAM SPIRIT AWARD RECIPIENTSBack row (Left to right) Joe Dorio, Steve Krom, Leslie Dawson, Steve Dawson, Kyle Beesmer, Dave Scarpino. Front row (Left to Right) Dana Eighmie, Crystal Parella, Betty Stanzione, Allison Beesmer, Jane Lucente, Joe Ulrich

Congratulations and Special Thanks to our Top Fundraisers

YMCA FIREFLIES Dan Potter, Christine Henning, Ellen Vendetti, Rich Elmendorf, Amy Kapes, Mike Graziano, Jim Davenport, Denis Dwyer, Rich Steger, Dave Blakely, David Eaton

MEMBERS OF TEAM OZZIE Kathy, Paul, Ozzie, Jennifer, Thomas, Maryanne, Katie & Emily Beichert

PLEASE GET INVOLVED IN OUR PROGRAMS AND FUNDRAISING EFFORTS!

This is an exciting time for the Benedictine Health Foundation as we continue to grow and provide financial support and vital health care programs to people in our local community. Our core areas of focus include cancer, mental health and addiction recovery services, and spiritual care to enhance the quality of life for people in the Mid-Hudson Valley.

To find out more, please contact Barbara Klassen at (845) 334-3186 and visit our website: benedictinehealthfoundation.org. Together we can make a difference in the lives of our families, friends and neighbors who are vulnerable and underserved.

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Photography by Michael Gold, The Corporate Image

Please Support the Sponsors Who Give Back to Our Community!

Benedictine Health Foundation105 Mary’s AvenueKingston N.Y. 12401Address Services Requested

Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors

Affiliated Pathology Services • Erie Insurance • Gillette Creamery • Kingston Kiwanis Club • Mobile Life Support ServicesNew York Communications Company • Ozzie and Kathy Beichert (Team Ozzie) • Orthopedic Associates of Dutchess County

Rondout Savings Bank • Rose & Kiernan, Inc. • Ryan & Ryan Insurance Brokers, Inc. • Universal Metal Fabricators, Inc • The Valley Group

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