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Spirit of Courage - August 4-5, 2023

Annual benefit for the Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital Charitable Patient Care Fund, providing assistance to uninsured and underinsured patients who need help covering expenses associated with the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
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Call (712) 396-6040 or visit our online donation page today and make your gift today.

Since 2003, our Spirit of Courage events have raised nearly $2 million. One hundred percent of those dollars have been donated to the Spirit of Courage Cancer Center Charitable Patient Care Fund, providing assistance to uninsured and underinsured patients who need help covering expenses associated with diagnosis and treatment of cancer. This fund assists patients by paying for medications, treatments, and deductibles as well as everyday living expenses such as groceries, rent, and gas.  Without this type of help, these vulnerable members of our community would simply forgo treatment and/or medications.

2023 Jennie Edmundson Foundation Spirit of Courage Recipients

Each year, we celebrate and honor four individuals who join us and share their stories of courage during their battles with cancer. This year, we will honor Rita Epperson, Brent Malskeit, Fran Shorey and Marlene Turner.

2023 Spirit of Courage Events

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Gala

On Sat., Aug. 5, 2023, we will celebrate and honor four amazing individuals - Rita Epperson, Brent Malskeit, Fran Shorey and Marlene Turner.

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Spirit of Courage Celebrity Golf Tournament

Join us on Sat., Aug. 5, 2023 at 8 a.m. at Dodge Riverside Golf Club in Council Bluffs. Click below for details and registration forms!

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Past Recipients

Each year, we celebrate and honor four individuals who join us and share their stories of courage during their battles with cancer. Last year, on August 6-7, 2022, we honored Donna Elliff, Debra Potter, JereAnn "Jake" Powers, and Kevin Rutland.

Click on the photos below to view our past programs and to learn more about our past recipients and Spirit of Courage throughout the years. 

Sponsorship Opportunities

If you are interested in being a sponsor for this year's event, please call the Jennie Edmundson Hospital Foundation.

(712) 396-6040