Aspire Rural Health System is proud to share that Thumb Cellular has generously donated $6,804 to the Covenant Cancer Center at Aspire Marlette. The funds were raised throughout the month of October during Thumb Cellular’s annual Pinktober events, held across the Thumb at each office in Caro, Bad Axe, Pigeon, and Sandusky. Activities included pink hair extensions, a bake sale, basket giveaways, and their “Casual Cause” jean days on Fridays.
The Cancer Center is putting this gift to immediate use by purchasing a Welch Allyn vital signs monitor, a critical tool for patient safety. Some chemotherapy medications require vital signs to be checked every 15 minutes during infusion. On busy days, up to 4–6 patients may be receiving these infusions at the same time. The new monitor will help staff manage frequent monitoring more efficiently while ensuring the highest level of care.
As an extension of the Covenant Cancer Care Center, the Marlette facility is a collaboration between independent hospitals committed to making exceptional cancer care more accessible by delivering high-quality oncology services close to home. The collaboration includes Aspire Rural Health System, Harbor Beach Community Hospital, Scheurer Health, and Covenant HealthCare.
“We are incredibly grateful for Thumb Cellular’s continued commitment to supporting local cancer care,” said Michele McKenney, Aspire Director of Oncology and Infusion Services. “Their generosity directly enhances the care we provide to our patients close to home.”
Thumb Cellular’s long-standing efforts during Pinktober highlight the power of community partnerships and the impact local businesses can make in supporting rural healthcare.
For more information about Aspire’s Covenant Cancer Center, please contact 989-912-6760, or visit us online at https://aspirerhs.org/our-services/oncology-services/.
Pictured L to R: Lisa Calahan, Thumb Cellular and Stephanie Langenburg, Aspire Foundation Director.