On June 11, 2016 Prairie Lakes Healthcare System held the 20th Annual Hospital Hill Run. Over 170 runners and walkers participated to raise money for the Prairie Lakes Caring Club House. Two thousand dollars was generously donated to the Caring Club House, located in Watertown, SD. Shown presenting the check are members of the Hospital Hill Run Committee: Kris Munger, Tom Beaudry and Dr. Dan Reiffenberger. Others pictured are Linda Page, Caring Club House Caretaker, and Alison Gilbertson, Executive Director of the Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation.
The Prairie Lakes Caring Club House exists to meet the hospitality needs of out-of-town patients, families, and caregivers receiving services through Prairie Lakes Healthcare System. Prairie Lakes has grown into a regional medical center, and because of this, people from a 10 counties come to Watertown for medical care. As part of our mission to provide compassionate care, we are proud to offer his special home to help ease the burdens families and caregivers may face during their medical experience.
Funded and furnished completely through community support and donations, the Caring Club House is a not-for-profit, community-based project of the Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation, with support from Prairie Lakes Healthcare System. Annual operating expenses are approximately $17,000. All donations are welcomed, appreciated and are tax deductible as allowed by law. If you would like to make a donation, please call the Foundation office at 605-882-7631.