Lemuel Rhodes Cancer Foundation

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Uniting Our Community
Helping Those In Need

Fundraising Goal for 2023:
$45,000

LRCF raised $39,457.79 in 2022 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!

PayPal does charge us a nominal fee for their services. For larger donations a check would be preferable.


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Upcoming Events Calendar

Glo Bingo Saturday, March 9, 2024 — 7PM

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Mark your calendars!!! SATURDAY MARCH 9TH @ Greenville VFW Hall!! Only 250 tickets sold! Glo Bingo to benefit LRCF!! Advance tickets can be purchased by contacting Linda Marti @ 618-581-4559 or Deb Marti @ 618-406-2261! Follow the Glo Bingo event on Facebook.

If you or your business would like to donate $$ for Bingo games you can message the FB page or contact Linda Marti directly. Donations can be made in honor of loved ones affected by cancer.

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 The group was originally made up of several teams fundraising throughout the year.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 2022, that amount was $4,000 and is being donated to Hope4ATRT to help fund cancer research.

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, 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.

2023’s “A Night to Honor and Remember” is Saturday, September 16 4-8pm @ Tom Doll Field (corner Idler Ln and Junior High Dr) in Greenville, IL. Featuring music by Warren Evans, GES students, and DJ Brad Rogers; food from Giggling Pig, Pullin’ Pork, and St. Lawrence Youth Group. Bring your own lawn chairs!

2023’s Survivor Dinner is Thursday, September 21. Doors at 5:30p, Serving at 6:00p @ St Lawrence Catholic Church hall in Greenville, Illinois.

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
  • Erin Bradshaw
  • Patti Brooks, Secretary
  • Dr. Tom Dawdy
  • Kelly Derrick
  • Terry Derrick, Chair
  • Nicole Elam
  • Bridget Grotts
  • Karen Kessinger, Applicant Liason
  • Jane Wilhite