Lemuel Rhodes Cancer Foundation

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Uniting Our Community
Helping Those In Need

Fundraising Goal for 2024:
$45,000

LRCF raised $45,870 in 2023 to help local Bond County folks (our family, friends, and neighbors) who are battling cancer. Join us in the fight!

You may make an easy and secure online donation to the Lemuel Rhodes Cancer Foundation by PayPal!

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Upcoming Events Calendar

PINK OUT EPOC, Saturday Oct 12, 2024

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The EPOC Experience is raising money for Lemuel Rhodes Cancer Foundation in their Greenville’ Parking Lot! Bring a friend! Come watch the EPOC HIIT workout OUTDOORS from 9-10 ($5 per person to join in on the fun!), DJ music and vendors will be present from 9-Noon! ..... OH, AND WEAR YOUR PINK

Team Games at Celebration of Life Event

LRCF Fundraising Committee

  In 2014 the Lemuel Rhodes Cancer Foundation Fundraising Committee was founded by a group of Bond County, Illinois citizens. The group was originally made up of several teams fundraising throughout the year.
  While fundraising teams are still active, more emphasis has been placed on generating funds as a committee. As a result, individuals who would like to volunteer their time but are unable to assemble a team are welcome to participate.

The LRCF donates 10% of each fundraising year towards research. In 2023, that amount was $4,600 and is being donated to Siteman Endocrine Research Group in St Louis, in honor of Sally Bolen.

Luminaries at 2014 Celebration of Life Event

LRCF Survivors Dinner &
Celebration of Life Festival

 The LRCF Fundraising Committee closes each year of fundraising with a Dinner for Survivors and a Celebration of Life Event.
 Called a “Hope Celebration,” LRCF hosts a dinner and program in honor of Bond County cancer survivors and their caregivers.
 The Celebration of Life Festival offers food, luminary sales, games, music, kids activities, a bake walk, and other entertainment in a family atmosphere. Our forever theme is “Hope Lives Here”. The evening concludes with a luminary ceremony.

2024’s “A Night to Honor and Remember” will be Saturday, September 21. 5-8pm @ Tom Doll Soccer Field (corner Idler Ln and Junior High Dr) in Greenville, IL. Featuring music by Warren Evans, Kids Games, Bingo, Face Painting, Raffle Drawing for YETI Cooler bundle and MORE! Bring your own lawn chairs! In case of rain, the event will be cancelled.

2024’s Survivor Dinner will be Thursday, September 26. Doors at 5:00p, Serving at 5:30p @ St Lawrence Catholic Church Hall in Greenville, IL.

Donation Cards at Kahunas Burgers and More

About LRCF

  Named for a long-time resident who lost his life to cancer in 2002, the Lemuel Rhodes Cancer Foundation, through a confidential application process, provides financial assistance with items not covered by insurance including some medical bills, specially fitted garments, lodging, and travel for treatment.
  Funds raised throughout the year stay local, helping Bond County cancer patients and those who receive treatment in Bond County, Illinois.
  The not-for-profit organization foundation was initially funded through proceeds from Rhodes’ trust.

About the Lemuel Rhodes Cancer Foundation

“It is my expressed intent hereby to provide a form of supplemental relief for those already saddled with the heartache of cancer, and to provide some benevolence and relief to those who are so situated.” - Lemuel Rhodes 1919-2002

The Lemuel Rhodes Cancer Foundation is a community effort to support our neighbors who are battling cancer. Lemuel Rhodes, a long time Bond County resident, lost his brother to cancer and his own life to the disease in 2002. In his will, Lem provided from proceeds from part of his trust to be used to help Bond County residents, suffering from cancer, and to offer resources as they sought treatment. Through a confidential application process, individuals may apply for assistance to help with items, medical bills, not covered by insurance, assistance with lodging and travel and treatment, specially fitted garments, and other necessary items.

In 2014, the Lemuel Rhodes Cancer Foundation (LRCF) fundraising committee was founded by a group of Bond County citizens. Monies from the Rhodes trust, supplemented by local fundraising, will help to continue to provide assistance to Bond County cancer patients.

LRCF Board Members

  • Diane Bingham, Treasurer
  • Patti Brooks, Secretary
  • Dr. Tom Dawdy
  • Kelly Derrick
  • Terry Derrick, Chair
  • Nicole Elam
  • Bridget Grotts
  • Karen Kessinger, Applicant Liason
  • Phil Parker
  • Jane Wilhite