Heart to Heart
Serving and ministering Jesus’ healing love to the medically uninsured in Saline County since 1999
A LONGTIME DREAM COMES TRUE (Church & Civic Groups: We’re Available for Presentations!) Thanks to a generous private donation, the support of the Board of Direc‐
tors, and a substantial discount from Ron Sherman Productions of Little Rock, CCCC was able to produce a video that beautifully describes the mis‐
sion of the Clinic. This has been a goal for many years. It is difficult to de‐
scribe the feelings that go into making the Clinic a success, but Shane Wil‐
son of RSP was able to capture the heart of the Clinic through the personal testimonies of our volunteers and patients. The video is available to churches, civic groups, or anyone interested in finding out what makes our Clinic so special. It may also be viewed from our new website: bentoncareclinic.com Call 776‐1703 for a free copy of this 5 minute DVD or request a presentation by one of our volunteers! Generations Have No Boundaries When It Comes To Volunteers and Supporters Gwen Simpson, Executive Director, is thrilled with the support CCCC has received from area young people. Young adults and teenagers are get‐
ting involved in fund raising activities, as well as volunteering their spare time to work in clerical, hospitality, and maintenance positions. Austyn Willis, along with husband Ben, has been volunteering in the pharmacy for years while also attending Pharmacy School and interning. She and Ben recently passed their State Board exams, and, instead of taking a bit of time off to celebrate, the first thing Austyn did was to sign Ben and herself up to cover pharmacist duties on Clinic nights. Gwen is most impressed with Austyn’s and Ben’s abilities to communicate their pharmacy knowledge to other volunteers as well as to patients. The two are great Christian examples to those served by CCCC. Ben’s loving and patient manner in instructing and answering patients’ concerns about medicines, even when the pharmacy is exceedingly busy, gives witness to pa‐
tients that CCCC truly cares about each individual... and Austyn’s smile and zest for life lights up any activity in which she is associated. Sarah Chilton began volunteering at the CCCC dental clinic to gain experience as she begins her journey to dental school. Her eagerness to learn has quickly made her an invaluable volunteer. She has especially been excited to get to shadow our regular volunteer oral surgeon, Dr. Ed Knight. While Sarah feels her experiences are a great blessing, CCCC was recently “saved” when a dental assistant had to cancel at the last min‐
ute and Sarah knew just what to do to help fill the void. Gar and Teresa Lile have been volunteering in the community for many years and have involved their children in as many projects as possible to instill that same spirit of giving. Sons Gardner and Garrett have helped with several projects and now the Clinic is being blessed with their daughter, Grace. Teresa, who serves on the Clinic Board of Directors, volunteers every Wednesday. When school is not in session, Grace comes along with her mother to do whatever is asked of her. She graciously dusts shelves, shreds documents, and does computer data input...and has even recruited her cousin, Anna Clay, to join her. CCCC has been blessed greatly as a benefactor of this caring and giving family.
The Clinic was also blessed this summer with a young foursome of golfers who took top honors at the annual benefit golf tournament held at Longhills Golf Course. Many young teams participated, but this group was also the team who raised the most monies for the Clinic. Jacob Geurin, formerly of Benton, told his grandmother‐in‐law about the mission of the Clinic and she sent with him a check for $1,000 from her Starr Foundation of Fayetteville. Making up the rest of the foursome was Jordan Rogers, Neil Phelps, and David Duke (a long‐time CCCC volunteer). Christian Community Care Clinic ——— August 2010
Our donated x-ray machine has bitten the dust...and even all the
king’s horses and all the king’s men have not been able to put it
back together again…..
When CCCC opened in 1999, Saline Memorial Hospital donated not only the use of the building, but also the use of the x-ray machine
located in the building….a most gracious gift the clinic could never have afforded on its own. Since 1999, many volunteer x-ray techs
and x-ray repairmen, including Carla Hawkins, Lynn Davis, Warren Burleson, and Eddie Langley, have babied this machine to get it to
perform even the most simple x-rays ...and have searched x-ray salvage yards high and low to find replacement pieces for broken parts.
Sadly, 2010 has proven to be the year of the demise of our old friend, and the year of much disappointment to our doctors and patients
alike who have needed this valuable tool for diagnosis and treatment. The best new or used price CCCC has been able to find to replace this machine has been $25,000, not including electrical requirements or building alterations. SO we’re asking for your
help, because over and over, since 1999, the Lord has provided SOMEONE with the knowledge or the equipment or the money to fulfill this clinic’s every need. We feel He will also fill this one. Will you help us
with a gift for this most important need? or if you have any leads that might help us obtain a free new or used machine, give our direc1970’s - 2010 tor, Gwen Simpson a call….776-1703.
RIP
Our 2010 Donors: The Heartbeat of the Christian Community Care Clinic
Churches: Calvary Baptist—Ruth SS Class Central Baptist Association First Baptist Church FBC Ventures Sunday School Class Fellowship of the Cross Worship Ctr First Christian Church First Christian Church CFW Benton First United Methodist: New Hope Sunday School Class Roundtable Sunday School Class Bryant First United Methodist: Mary Rogers Sunday School Class Violette Johnson Sunday School Geyer Springs Baptist Church Grape Chapel Church of God Men’s Fellowship Highland Heights Baptist Church Holland Chapel Missionary Baptist New Life Baptist Church Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church Park View United Methodist Church Steel Magnolias Spring Creek Missionary Baptist Organizations: International Order of Oddfellows #174 Masonic Lodge of Benton United Way of Saline County Businesses: Alcoa Employees Charities Benton Veterinary Hospital Mike Bourns, DDS Car‐Don Plumbing Everett Buick Pontiac GMC Matthew Reginelli State Farm Ins Simpson Lawn Servies Individuals: Leroy & Linda Allen Ella Ruth Alley Agnes Archibald Buford & Sharon Austin Dr. John & Sandy Baka Bo & Lisa Baldwin Steve & Debbie Ballard Brooks Batson Jewel & Kathleen Barr Brooks Batson Greg & Jacqui Blacklaw Jimmy & Becky Blake Max & Jean Blake Dr. Mike & Mary Lynn Bourns Richard & Pam Breckenridge Jan Brooks Michelle Brown Ralph & Darlene Brown Margaret Burrell Debbie Burton Pam Burton Patricia Campbell Bruce & Kathy Carlisle Ken & Stephanie Casady Scott & Patti Clay Louis & Carol Cyr Bruce & Kathy deLassus John & Nettie Duke Mike & Stephanie Duke Ruth DuVall Ronald & Mary Dyer Cheryl Elliott Judy Ellison Nancy Elrod Betty Fikes Gerald & Tommye Francis Wirt & Mary Ann Franklin James & Becky Gaither Roger & Louise Glover Dan Greenburg Betty Berry Gwatney William & Nenita Haas Howard & Catherine Hamilton Nancy Hammond Mike & Sharon Harris Brent Hendrix Peggy Hendrix James & Kyle Hester Dr. Ed & Pat Hill Jim & Angie Holland Rick & Cindy Holland M.L. & Elizabeth Ivy Mike & Teresa Jeffus Barry & Judy Jones Joe and Vera Kaderabek Danny & Pat Keene Jack & Barbara Leech Gar & Teresa Lile JW & Rebecca McAtee Inge Machis Debby Meece Dale & Peggy Mize Rose Mary Nipper Charlie & Gloria Phillips Jerry & Kristi Ponder Jim & Joyce Porter Pringle Family Endowment Ida B. Reaves Rita Rich Bruce & Jennifer Roberts Dr. Michael & Cheryl Schmidt Ralph Shelnutt Wendell & Gwen Simpson Mary Smithers Chad & Ann Sudmeyer Edward & Becky Talbert Mary Talbert Bruce & Susan Thomas John & Pearl Toepfer John & Molly West Susan Williamson Dr. John & Jeana Wright Frances Wills Memorials/Honorariums: W. Robert & Dr. Mary Jewel Atkins Jay & Joan Borel Dr. Bob & Laura Carlisle Jacky & Pam Cochran Mike & Stephanie Duke Betty Berry Gwatney Mr. & Mrs. Harold Gwat‐
ney Mike & Sharon Harris Charles & Martha Jones Richard & Sherry Kentner Dean & Margaret Kidd Hugh & Mary Lawhon Kay Marshall David & Nancy Mattingly Amanda Moore‐Elcyzyn Dr. Dick & Anna Phelan Charlie & Gloria Phillips Don & Jane Runyan Janet Spivey John & Pearl Toepfer Leonard Towell Judy Whatley Stephanie White Susan Williamson Medical, Dental, and Pharmaceutical Value Dispensed January –July: $1,594,859.94 Jan‐July donations from our local community: $52,851.23 Jan‐July fundraising by local volunteers:$29,775.86 Because of the 3877 volunteer hours given during 1087 volunteer days during January—July, 2010,
CCCC has produced $17.36 in medical value for every $1 actually spent (so far) in 2010.
$100 donation = $1736 in medical/dental care to CCCC patients
Steve Ledbetter, APN, Brings Skills and Inspiration from
Hot Springs Charitable Clinic
Steve Ledbetter heard the call and, without hesitation, answered. When the CCCC lost APN , Lori Wise, to
the private health sector, Steve signed up and began volunteering his services to keep the work load from
becoming overwhelming on Clinic nights. While volunteering at the Hot Springs Charitable Clinic, Steve was
awarded the prestigious Volunteer of the Year Award by the Association of Charitable Clinics. It’s been
easy for CCCC to see why. Steve’s ever-willingness to regularly volunteer and his genuine love for helping
those who are struggling physically, emotionally, and financially have quickly made him a favorite of both
patients AND volunteers. Steve noted that he was drawn to our Clinic because of all the great compliments
and praise he heard from the Hot Springs Clinic’s administration. CCCC welcomes Steve, is blessed to have
his energetic presence, and already wonders how CCCC ever did without him!
Get something for yourself and help the Christian Community Care Clinic, too!
Christy Bourns, a volunteer in the CCCC pharmacy and owner of
Robinson Lane designs, is donating 50% of her sales from now through
the end of September to the CCCC. She makes hand-stamped,
personalized jewelry as well as handmade jewelry using semi-precious
stones and vintage accents. It’s not too early to think about Christmas
gifts!
To view the offerings and place your order, visit www.robinsonlane.com.
At Checkout, be sure to put ‘Care Clinic’ in the “Add Special Notes to
Merchant” box!
If you have any questions, feels free to contact Christy at 501-663-5333
or [email protected].
CCCC Annual Golf Outing Benefit
Please do business with these local folks who are so willing to help their less fortunate neighbors!
Curtis & Vera Ferguson ~ Everett Buick Pontiac GMC ~ Cheryl Elliott ~ The Starr Foundation ~ Ferguson Builders ~ Malvern National Bank ~ Alan Jessup ~
Eddie & Brenda Black ~ Stillwell Insurance ~ Black Corley Owens & Hughes ~ First Security Bank ~ Family Practice Associates ~ Regions Bank ~ Jim & Sue
Shults ~ Landers Chrysler Jeep ~ Jerry Tinnon ~ Donna Wright ~ Duke Wholesale Inc ~ Stout Plumbing Co ~ Dr. Edward & Pat Hill ~ Sport Shop of Benton ~
Cox Family Gardens ~ David Dickinson ~ Simmons Eye Care ~ John & Kae Wissler ~ Benton Automotive ~ John Landers ~ Benton Sheet Metal ~ Paul Doramus ~ Mullins Carpet Center ~ Wallpaper for Less ~ Dr. Dick and Anna Phelan ~ Benton Veterinary Hospital ~ Ron’s Body Shop ~ Herzfeld Inc. ~ Thompson
Gifts Inc. ~ Hammer for House ~ Dr. Cliff Hays ~ Mickey Davis Wholesale ~ Ryan Feagin ~ Benton Ice LLC ~ Benton Kiwanis Club ~ Lisa Thornton ~ Judge Gary
& Debbie Arnold ~ B & B Wholesale ~ Callahan Auto Sales ~ Jones Glass ~ Metropolitan Motors ~ Denny Dyer Plumbing ~ Bud & Caroline Finley ~ Roberson &
Associates ~ Bryant Family Clinic ~ Dr. Bob & Laura Carlisle ~ Glenn’s Cabinets ~ JB’s RV Park LLC, ~ Hugh & Mary Lawhon ~ Scott & Pat Lovell ~ FUMC
Roundtable Class ~ FUMC Friendship Class ~ Robert & Susan McConnell ~ Leonard Towell State Farm Ins ~ Salt Creek Paving ~ Car-Don Plumbing ~ Roller
Ballard Funeral Home ~ McClendon’s Appliances ~ Talbert Timber Co ~ Mary W. Talbert ~ Woolbright & Associates ~ Matthew Reginelli State Farm Ins ~
Greg Thomas & Associates ~ Charlie & Gloria Phillips ~ Old South Realty ~ Jack & Suzanne McCray ~ Summit Bank ~ McCauley Services. Thank
Nurse Barb’s Basic Health Tips:
EXTRA THANKS FOR EXTRA SPECIAL PEOPLE:
Uncontrolled high blood pressure is the #1 risk factor for stroke.
The higher your blood pressure, the greater your risk of hear attack, heart failure and kidney disease. People rarely notice symptoms
until potentially life-threatening damage has been done to the cardiovascular system. Have your blood pressure checked regularly!
The winter freeze caused a pipe to burst in the dental clinic– many
thanks to Wendell Simpson Lawn Services for quick clean up, Gregory Plumbing for donated plumbing repairs and to Kevin Pledger and
his crew from Saline Memorial Hospital for donating their construction
skills to repair ceilings and walls.
CCCC Shopping List
Thank you to Brian Keaton of Henry Schein and Mike Wakefield Electric for trying to get a donated panoramic x-ray machine up and going.
Rolls of Paper Towels Styrofoam Plates and Cups Napkins Plastic Spoons and Forks Great thanks to Sean Wissler for creating, sponsoring, and maintaining our new website. Visit us at bentoncareclinic.com for news,
slideshows and information updates.
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THANK YOU, ALICE MEEKER, for feeding the hungry volunteers…..
Most volunteers at the CCCC come directly from their day jobs. Providing a quick meal is a blessing and a thank you for all who come to share their talents. Alice Meeker has been coordinating these meals for many years. Those she has called on so far this year include: Spring Creek Baptist Church, Temple Baptist Church, Trinity Baptist Church, Grace Chapel Church, Highland Heights Baptist Church, First Baptist Church, East End Baptist Church, Calvary Baptist Church, Kiwanis, First Christian Church, Breitweisers, Holland Chapel Baptist Church, Regions Bank, First United Methodist Church, and Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. If your church, restaurant, or organization would like to provide a meal to these very grateful volunteers, call Alice Meeker at 501‐778‐6107. Can you and/or your church pledge $5—$25 a month in thanksgiving for your good health?
DONATIONS CAN NOW BE DRAFTED FROM YOUR CHECKING ACCOUNT OR CHARGE CARD I would like to donate via my bank account charge card. Please send me draft form. OR I would like to pledge $___________ per month/quarter/year OR enclosed is a one time donation of $______ Mail to: Christian Community Care Clinic, 220 W. South Street, Benton, AR 72015 or call (776‐1703) Website: bentoncareclinic.com Email: [email protected]