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Every once in a while, in the face of adversity, something magical happens. Despite losing her sister to cancer, Gail Growden felt the kind of care she and her family received at CMH needed to be recognized. It didn’t take long for Growden to decide that she was going to do something different. She wanted to the staff of CMH to know they inspired something within her.
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 Jane, Jennifer, Gail, Jennifer, Sue/CMHF (Absent: Lisa)
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Growden, a full-time kindergarten music teacher, is so passionate about the fundraising she does. “I get more from it than I give.” said Growden. With the task of keeping up with her day job, Growden has dedicated much of her spare time to sourcing talent, prizes and donations for the Cambridge Cares fundraiser. To date the fundraiser has donated $30,500 to help improve care at CMH. “The people in healthcare are angels on earth.” said Growden. “You have to be a special person to work in healthcare.”
Three years ago, Growden made it official. She walked into the CMH foundation office, met Sue Lockett, Development Officer, and said “I want to do a fundraiser and I’ve never done this before. Am I crazy?” Needless to say, three years later the Cambridge Cares fundraiser is a raving success and has earned CMH various pieces of equipment proving that Growden is anything but crazy. “When Gail first approached the Foundation, I was very touched by her personal story and impressed with her desire to give back to CMH.” said Lockett. “This is one of the best things about my job; helping community volunteers ‘grow wings’ and realize their dreams to make a difference.”
Cambridge Cares is a group of individuals who as a team recognize the efforts of the staff at CMH. Each member has been touched by the care provided to them or someone close to them and they want to give back. “There is so much good that happens here,” said Growden. “We feel strongly about what they are doing and we want to give back.
Gail and her team of combined experiences work together to bring the Cambridge Cares fundraiser to life. They will be holding their third annual fundraiser on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at the Cambridge Holiday Inn. “At $40 a ticket, anyone in the community can be a part of this.” said Growden. The goal this year is to raise funds towards the MRI, which will greatly support patient care.
Thanks to the dedication and commitment to excellent care by CMH staff, this group of citizens are inspired to help to put the magic back in the community.
Written by: Christine Dainard
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