Community Giving

Thank you for your interest in hosting an event on behalf of the CAMC Foundation. We appreciate your efforts to make a positive impact on our community and make a difference in the lives of CAMC patients.

Giving back can take various forms (5k runs/walks, bake sales, golf outings, office collection, etc.), but all events require detailed planning. Our staff works with members of the community at various levels of support. We will work with you directly to offer assistance in the planning of your event and to ensure you have the right tools to be successful. Our goal is to give you the resources to make this fun, easy and successful.

If you think community giving is something you would like to be a part of, please read the following information and return a completed application to our office. Our community giving officer will be in contact with you within a week of receiving your application.

If you have any questions contact our Community Giving Officer, Morgan Griffis or phone 304-388-9870.

Thank you for wanting to make a difference in our community!

2018 Community Partners who made a Difference!

Frequently Asked Questions:

Why does the CAMC Foundation need to approve my event?

Although the CAMC Foundation actively encourages community involvement through events and gifts, the foundation must pre-approve all events. This is an important safeguard to preserve the integrity of CAMC, the CAMC Foundation and our commitment to our donors. We are only able to approve and endorse fundraisers that meet the mission of CAMC and its affiliated entities. Therefore, CAMC must pre-approve of all uses of the CAMC name and logo.

When will I know if my fundraiser has been approved?

You should be notified by foundation staff within one week of receipt of your application. We reserve the right to review and/or request additional information before approving a proposal.

Can I use the CAMC Foundation logo at my event?

Once your completed application has been approved, a member of the CAMC Foundation staff will provide you a logo to use for your promotional materials. Foundation staff must approve anything with the CAMC name or logo or the CAMC Foundation name or logo prior to any copying, printing and/or distribution. This also includes, but is not limited to, print media, electronic media and social media.

Will someone from the CAMC Foundation help me plan and run my event?

The CAMC Foundation is able to provide a liaison to give advice and guide you in the successful planning of your event. However, the foundation is not responsible for your event and cannot manage your fundraiser.

Can the CAMC Foundation help with soliciting media and press for my event?

You are welcome to contact local media outlets regarding your event once it has been approved by the foundation. The CAMC Foundation cannot write or distribute press releases or other advertisements on your behalf. Please provide a draft of media materials to the community giving officer for approval. The CAMC Foundation is happy to create an event on our Facebook page about your event to share with the community.

Will the CAMC Foundation provide insurance for my event?

The CAMC Foundation and CAMC Health System cannot assume any liability for an event conducted on its behalf.

Can the CAMC Foundation find volunteers for my event?

You are responsible for finding and coordinating volunteers for your event.

How do I pay for the expenses from my event?

CAMC Foundation cannot fund or financially support community fundraisers. You are responsible for covering all expenses and will not be reimbursed by the CAMC Foundation for any costs. For these reasons, as you start to collect money, we advise you to designate funds for purposes of event expenses. In your planning process, be sure to develop a budget reflecting the type of event you are having and the costs related to the event.

How do we make our donation?

The proceeds you are donating to the CAMC Foundation can be made in cash or the form of a check payable to the CAMC Foundation. Please include a dated and signed letter, indicating the exact amount of the donation and its intended purpose.

Send or deliver collected donations to:

CAMC Foundation
Attn: Community Giving
3414 Staunton Ave. SE
Charleston, WV 25304

Can my group be recognized for our donation?

Absolutely! We want to show our appreciation for you and your group.

If you are interested in touring a facility and seeing the impact of your gift please reach out to our community giving officer to schedule a day and time. Additionally, we are happy to do a large check presentation with you and/or your group.

Community Giving Brochure

Community Giving Application

Featured Community Giving Group

The women of the Cross Lanes Women’s Club have been active with the CAMC Foundation Community Giving program for 3 years. Each summer the members of the club hold a walk to honor club member Mary Fletcher, a breast cancer survivor. All of the money raised at the walk goes back to the CAMC Cancer Center to support services that the Cross Lanes Women’s Club is passionate about. This year they dedicated their donation towards the survivorship program.

Mary Fletcher had this to say, “The summer of 2016 was both a blessing and a curse for me, with the birth of my two grandchildren and the terror or being diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. As I progressed through the chemo treatments for the next 7 months, the CAMC Cancer Center staff provided excellent care for me. I finished the treatment plan on January 21, 2017 after a bilateral mastectomy and a hysterectomy. I was a survivor! But now what? I started attending a weekly support group with Dr. Hancock, Lore Wilcox and fellow cancer survivors. These weekly meetings basically provided the glue for me to put my life back together. Each week I faithfully returned to the CAMC Cancer Center, I was met with welcoming smiles at the front door. I could get a manicure and a new hat or scarf to cover my bald head. I continue to attend monthly meetings now because it is important for the women who are at different stages of survival to support each other. Yes your hair does grow back and yes you do regain your energy eventually but you do still have anxiety about follow up visits. The survivor support programs offered by the CAMC Cancer Center are perhaps as valuable as the medical treatment. The latest program that provides a clinic to see active treatment patients who are ill is just awesome!”