DCF Receives $25,000 Grant from H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation

On February 2010,  the Foundation was selected as the latest recipient of the KPSP Local 2 Coachella Valley Spotlight and received a $25,000 grant from the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation.

ON THE PICTURE (LEFT TO RIGHT):  Joy Carley Skidd & Holly Tomaselli, DCF clients, Christ McGuire, Vice President of the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation, Peter Wasserman and Bob Schenkman, DCF Board members, Otilio Lozano, DCF client, Peggy Bilous, DCF Executive Director, Maria Kiner, DCF President and Steve Minium, KPSP Local 2 Executive Director of News, New Media and Brand.

DCF Wins Large Grant

In July, DCF received a $75,000 grant—its largest to-date—from the H. N. and Frances Berger Foundation, based in Palm Desert. The funds will support uninsured and underinsured cancer patients in Southern California’s Coachella Valley.

 DR. GEORGE MEMORIA CAR SHOW

The Dr. George Memorial Car Show held at the Indian Wells Tenis Garden on Saturday, February 13, 2010 was a tremendous success.  Over 10,000 expectators were able to appreciate more than 900 cars in exhibition and enjoyed delicious food and great entertainment.

Car Lovers Help, Too
In 2009, the Palm Springs Cruisin’ Association donated $45,000, from its 7th annual Dr. Sebastian George Memorial Car Show. It is one of California’s largest one-day car shows. Dr. George co-founded DCF.

Classic Tourney Benefits DCF
This year, Desert Classic Charities donated $20,000 for cancer treatment and the Suzanne Jackson Breast Cancer Fund. The proceeds were from the 2008 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic golf tournament.

Together We Make a Difference
It’s the theme of DCF’s new print advertising program. Patients, healthcare professionals and donors working together. Making a difference in the health of Coachella Valley neighbors. The uninsured and underinsured. The Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Clark Foundation funded the ads. The advertising’s goal is to increase awareness of DCF. Look for full-page ads in Palm Springs Life.