Inaugural Kaleidoscope event nets $75,000 to support cancer care, prevention

March 31, 2023 -- Thanks to the generosity of those in attendance and sponsors, Reid Health Foundation's inaugural "Kaleidoscope -- Let's Have a Ball" event will make a sizable contribution toward cancer care and prevention.

Nearly 350 people turned out on Saturday, March 18 for a night of music, dancing, and food at the First Bank Kuhlman Center on the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Richmond. After accounting for all expenses, the event raised a net of more than $75,000 for the prevention and treatment of all kinds of cancer.

"We are so grateful for the wonderful support provided by our generous sponsors, donors, and attendees. Our community rallied behind this cause and the opportunity to help others," said Jason Troutwine, Reid Vice President and Foundation President.

"In particular, I'm grateful for the support the Mosey family provided to this event and Andrea's willingness to share her family's story and raise awareness for screenings and cancer prevention."

Kaleidoscope is meant to shine a light on the importance of preventive screenings and this year featured Andrea Mosey and the impact cancer has had on her family. Mosey lost several loved ones to the disease, including her husband, father, and a brother.

"It was an honor for my family to be a part of Kaleidoscope! Raising awareness about the many cancer screenings available and raising funds to help those who can't afford screenings of their own has become a passion of ours," Mosey said.

"My family has endured the pain of losing our loved ones to cancer, but we are also lucky to have cancer survivors still among us. It's our hope that through Kaleidoscope, and continued efforts made by the organization, awareness of available cancer screenings will continue to spread."

"Cancer screening aims to identify a cancer before symptoms appear thus allowing the maximum chance for total eradication of the disease," said Amit Bansal, MD, of Reid Oncology Associates. "It is critical we continue to spread the word about their importance in saving lives."

"We are so grateful for the wonderful support provided by our generous sponsors, donors, and attendees. Our community rallied behind this cause and the opportunity to help others. In particular, I'm grateful for the support the Mosey family provided to this event and Andrea's willingness to share her family's story and raise awareness for screenings and cancer prevention." -- Jason Troutwine, Reid Vice President and Foundation President

A Ginger Gray Production, Kaleidoscope would not have been possible without the support of the Foundation's partners in the community including:

Dazzling Partners

• First Bank Richmond
• The Andrea Mosey Family
• Kaufman Hall
• Marky's Lighting & Staging

Glimmering Partners

• Finance Systems Inc.
• Ginger Gray Productions
• HKS Architects
• Skanska Shook
• 3Rivers Federal Credit Union
• US Bank
• Whitewater Broadcasting

Iridescent Partners

• 101.7 FM The Point
• B&F Plastics Inc.
• Bader Mechanical Inc.
• Crowe LLP
• Frame's Lawn Care & Snow Removal
• Indiana University East
• Ivy Tech Community College
• Kicks 96
• Merchant's Bank
• Paul & Pat Lingle
• Primex Plastics Corp.

Mesmerizing Partners

• Harrison Moberly LLP
• HEAPY
• One Point
• WTHR NBC Channel 13
• Dr. Bill Ducey and Amanda Brinker
• Stults Family Dentistry

Shimmering Partners

• Barada Associates
• Bolt Media Company
• Brady Ware
• Harrington-Hoch Insurance
• HCP Credit Union
• Johns Manville
• Richmond Power & Light
• Susan & Adam Vaughn
• True North Custom

"We're so very grateful to everyone who has donated in some way to this cause," said Misti Foust-Cofield, Vice President/Chief Nursing Officer for Reid Health. "Through their support, we will continue to provide high-quality care to all those affected by cancer, whether it be the patients themselves or their loved ones."

To make a donation in support of cancer care and prevention, contact the Reid Health Foundation at (765) 983-3102 or reidfoundation@reidhealth.org.