FKF Receives Outstanding Healthcare Nomination

Fur Kids Foundation has been nominated for a Campbell County Healthcare Foundation Outstanding Healthcare Award! For those who don’t know, this award honors those who have made a significant impact in the community through leadership, community service, professional development and dedication.

"We are so honored to be considered for this prestigious award, and are grateful for the kind and generous community that has embraced our mission," says Mary Melaragno, Fur Kids Foundation President and Founder.  

Created in November 2011, the Fur Kids Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization that provides education and aid to promote the well-being of families with animals in Campbell County, Wyoming. In 2013, Fur Kids Foundation was recognized as an American Red Cross Hometown Hero, you can read about that here.

Nominees are recognized and honored during the 12th Annual Black Cat Ball, which will take place on Saturday, September 23, at CAM-PLEX. The Fur Kids Foundation board invites you to consider attending with us. Tickets are $150 per person, and can be purchased by contacting Nachelle McGrath at 307.688.6235 or nachelle.mcgrath@cchwyo.org. 

For those who don't know, the Campbell County Healthcare Foundation (CCHCF) began in 1975 after a group of community leaders came together to discuss funding the education of young people interested in healthcare careers. Since then, the CCHCF has contributed more than $2,000,000 in scholarships and grants to people and projects throughout our communities. It is the umbrella organization for the following: 
• Festival of Trees fundraising committee
• The Legacy Advisory Board for The Legacy Living & Rehabilitation Center
• Hospice Advisory Board
• Close to Home Hospice Hospitality House
• Cancer Care Committee
• Sports Screening Committee
• Scholarship Committee
• VIP Project (Vaccine for Influenza Prevention) committee
You can learn more about the CCHCF at www.cchcf.com.