On November 17, 2010 the Foundation received the Community Health Center of Cape Cod's Founder's Award, presented annually by the Center to an individual or organization that has been a consistent champion of the Health Center over the years. Since 2003, the Foundation has awarded grants totaling more than $90,000 to the health center for programs assisting the medically underserved. Accepting the award on behalf of the Foundation at the Health Center's annual meeting in November was Dr. James Cavanaugh, a pediatrician in Hyannis and member of the Foundation's Board of Directors.
From L to R: William M. McDermott, MD; Sheila Kozlowski, Manager, Regional Outreach; and James J.A. Cavanuagh, MD
On November 19, 2010 the Foundation was recognized as a Philanthropist of Distinction at the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Central Massachusetts Chapter ninth annual National Philanthropy Day Celebration. The Foundation was nominated for this award by the MetroWest Free Medical Program, an organization which utilizes volunteer physicians and other health care professionals to provide free health care services to the medically underserved.
The Foundation has funded this organization for the past two years and the MMS provides malpractice insurance for many of the retired physicians who volunteer their professional services at the program.
From L to R: Carolyn Maher, MMS Member Benefits Information Coordinator; Kim Prendergast, MWFMP Executive Director; Vanessa P. Kenealy, Chair of the Foundation Board of Directors; and James F.X. Kenealy, MD
