About Careity® Foundation | |
The Careity Foundation was formed in 2003 by Beverly Branch and Lyn Walsh, after many years of personal philanthropy to organizations throughout North Texas. Beverly and Lyn’s dedication to philanthropy began as a personal mission when both of their mothers were diagnosed with cancer. It was at that time that they decided to make the very personal issue of cancer their corporate mission. The Careity Foundation currently hosts two major fundraising events per year that provide the funding for numerous community services. One of those events, the Celebrity Cutting event held each December, has been a mainstay in North Texas for many years. Funds from the Cutting event provide funding for a variety of supportive clinical services for cancer patients in Tarrant, Parker, Palo Pinto and Johnson counties.  The second and newest event for the Careity Foundation titled “Branded” was held for the first time in 2006 and raised startup funds for a new Pediatric Palliative Care Program at Cook Children’s in Fort Worth. Through Careity Foundation support, that program is now slated to open in early 2007. The “Branded” event will become an annual event with funds specifically directed at this time to pediatric palliative care. FUNDED CANCER PROGRAMSThe needs of cancer patients and their families span the gamut from medical and psychological needs to spiritual and emotional issues of the family while coping with treatment. The Careity Foundation provides funding for supportive clinical services including nutritional counseling, pain management services, training and education for caregivers, and assistance in navigating the healthcare system. The Careity Foundation also helps identify individual needs of cancer patients and helps provide funding to meet those newly identified needs. The Careity Foundation is a 501C3 .Careity Foundation | |
