Wellness Center:   231.592.1034     Home    You Can Help    Giving to the Center     Ways to Give to the Fund           Donate by Mail           Donate by Phone           Give Securities           Make an Estate Gift           Make a Matching Gift   Ways to Give to the Center           Wheatlake Center Wish List           Host an Event   Volunteer Opportunities           Get Involved           Committee Volunteers           Fund Development Volunteers           Help at Wheatlake Center Events           Volunteer Your Talents           Receive Center Updates          Ways to Give to The Wheatlake Center   To donate directly to The Wheatlake Center to help meet immediate needs, please contact the Mecosta County Medical Center Foundation at 231.592.4409 for assistance. You also may wish to consider an estate gift to The Wheatlake Center. Please contact the Mecosta County Medical Center Foundation for assistance. The Wheatlake Center Wish List The Wish List Gift Program provides special giving opportunities for individuals and organizations wanting to provide funds to purchase tangible items that bring comfort and support to our Wheatlake Center patients. If you would like to help enhance The Wheatlake Center and the services that we can offer to those individuals and families facing a cancer diagnosis, please contact Tom Hogenson at 231.592.4409 or thogenson@mcmcbr.com or Debra Jacks at 231.592.4327 or djacks@mcmcbr.com. Host a Fundraising Event for The Wheatlake Fund! If you are looking for a fun and creative way to help The Wheatlake Center, consider hosting a fundraising event. Your efforts will ensure that the money you raise stays in our health care service region of Lake, Mecosta, Montcalm, Newaygo and Osceola counties. The Wheatlake Center provides life-changing support to individuals and their families as they face a cancer diagnosis. For more information about how you or your group can help The Wheatlake Center, please contact Tom Hogenson at 231.592.4409 or email him at thogenson@mcmcbr.com. Ideas to get you started: There are many different types of fundraising events that you could host. Your creativity can help you decide how you wish to help. Wear Pink Day, Pajama Day or Dress Down Day Students or co-workers can pay a small amount for the privilege to wear pink, pajamas or dress down for school or work. Walkathon or Race Organize a walk or run in your community. Bake Sale Get together with your friends to bake batches of brownies or cookies to sell during your lunch break or as after-school snacks. School Dance Raise money by hosting a dance! You can charge an entrance fee to collect money for The Wheatlake Center while providing food and entertainment. Sports Tournament Organize a sports tournament such as touch football, kickball, bocce, whatever you like! Have friends and family create teams and pay an entry fee to play. Award a prize to the winning team and for other players such as Best Sportsmanship, Most Enthusiastic, etc. Bowling Event Hosting a bowling event to benefit The Wheatlake Center is a great way to bring family and friends together for a night of fun activities, great food and camaraderie. Fashion Show Have friends and family donate gently used clothes or partner with a local boutique to put on a fashion show for the community. Sell tickets to the show and offer the clothes for sale after the show. Luncheon, Tea Party or Dinner Party Host a luncheon, mother-daughter tea party or dinner party. Sell tickets, put out donation jars or combine with a silent or live auction to add to the festivities. Concert If you know musicians or a local band, ask them to put on a show to benefit The Wheatlake Center. Advertise the show in your community and charge attendees an entry fee or set up a donation jar. Holiday Home Tour Decorate your home during a specific holiday or season such as Halloween or winter and give tours to friends and neighbors. You can charge an entry fee, set up a donation jar or sell themed goodies. Get other families on your block involved for a neighborhood-wide event. Sell Logo Papers If you own or manage a small business, sell logo papers for a small donation at the cash register and post them to show your support of The Wheatlake Center. Other Events to Consider Antique Fair, Craft Fair, Dance Marathon, Family Fun Day, Yard Sale, Talent Show, Car Wash For more information about how you or your group can help The Wheatlake Center, please contact Tom Hogenson at 231.592.4409 or thogenson@mcmcbr.com.     Donate Now Back to top      The Susan P. Wheatlake Cancer and Wellness Center is a free comprehensive cancer resource and referral system, wellness network and support center providing assistance to women, men, children, families and caregivers. The Wheatlake Center is a part of Mecosta County Medical Center and is supported by the Susan P. Wheatlake Women's Cancer and Wellness Fund which is an endowed fund that is held and managed by the Mecosta County Medical Center Foundation, a non-profit organization 501(c)3.