Apple A Day Campaign

Oregon is a large and beautiful state. From the gorgeous coastline to the mountaintops of eastern Oregon, and all the geological wonders in between, Oregon has it all. Most of us assume that if we have a medical emergency while we’re out exploring our wonderful state, help is just a 9-1-1 call away. That is true, but what you may not realize is that in many rural parts of this state the people who respond to that 9-1-1 call are volunteers. Without these volunteers the response to a 9-1-1 call could be hours away.

These volunteers take time off work and away from their families to become First Responders and Emergency Medical Technicians. They pay out of their own pockets to get the training needed to respond when you call -- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. But more and more, these volunteers simply can’t afford the ongoing tuition and related travel costs. They need your help.

The Oregon Office of Rural Health, through its Apple A Day campaign, raises funds to help these volunteers pay for their EMS training. We have had great success-- raising enough money to pay for continuing education for more than 50 rural EMS volunteers the first year and almost 70 in year two!

You can help us make the 2012 Apple A Day campaign the most successful one yet. Contribute today and help ensure that no matter what corner of our state you visit, you can expect a prompt response if you ever need to dial 9-1-1. Individuals and organizations can make contributions all year long right here on our website. If you want additional information or want to find out other ways you can contribute, contact our office at 503-494-4450.

The OHSU Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and is the repository for all private grants and charitable donations in support of OHSU. The Taxpayer Identification number is 23-7083114. 100% of donations to the Apple A Day campaign go directly toward the rural volunteer EMT grant program.

Apple A Day 2012 Grant Cycles

The 3rd Annual Apple A Day Campaign Fundraiser Dinner and Auction, held in September 2011, was the most successful one yet, so we anticipate three grant award cycles during 2012!

The first grant cycle in 2012 closed Feburary 3, 2012. Information on cycle two will be posted when available. If you would like to add your name to the list of people who receive Apple A Day grant applications, please e-mail Joanne Arnst.

Apple A Day 2011 Grant Cycles

Thanks to the success of the 2nd Annual Apple A Day Campaign, which kicked off in September of 2010, we were able to offer three grant award cycles during 2011.

58 volunteers received grants totaling $17,294. $5,400 was awarded in the first round. $5,294 was awarded in the second round, and $6,600 was awarded in round three.

Apple A Day Rural Oregon EMS Agency Training Grant Program

This opportunity is possible due to a generous contribution of funds from Northeast Oregon Area Health Education Center.

The Apple A Day Campaign is offering a new Rural EMS Agency Training grant to help pay for training classes and exercises sponsored by local EMS organizations.

If you are a rural EMS Agency and are offering training classes and exercises, you may be eligible for this grant. These grants are not for sending staff to trainings being held by other organizations.

Priority will be given to those agencies located in frontier counties, with high proportion of volunteer staff, non profit or public entities and encourage neighboring rural EMS agency participation.

The initial application round closed January 13, 2012. A second round will begin June 4, 2012 and will close June 29, 2012. Email Joanne Arnst for further information.

Thank You , Sponsors and Donors!

Our heartfelt thanks to the following individuals and organizations for their selfless and generous donation of time, craftsmanship and dollars during 2011!

Donors

Baker City Bronc & Bull Riding
Bandon Community Health Center
Bennett Insurance Agency
Blue Mountain Community College
Bronze Antler Bed & Breakfast
Gary Brooks, DMD
Cartwright Design
Cascades East AHEC at St. Charles
Coastal Health Practitioners
Sandra Dunbrasky, MD
Wayne Endersby
L J Fagnan, MD
FamilyCare Health Plans
Foiled Again Stained Glass Creations
Leslie Ford
Susan and Tim Forester
Greater Oregon Behavioral Health (GOBHI)
The Hallmark Resort
High Desert Museum
Hotel Elliott
Imperial River Company
Jeff Heatherington, DO
Scott Johnson
Oren Leong, MD
Life Flight Network
Paul & Cheryl McGinnis
McMenamins
MoonKissed Gem & Mineral Creations
Nike, Inc.
Northeast Oregon AHEC
Oregon Health Network
Pacific Seafood
Portland Spirit
Praise Photography
Red Lion Hotel on the River
Residence Inn Riverplace
The Riverhouse Hotel & Convention Center
Roberts Book Shop
Sandy Ryman
Salishan Spa & Golf Resort
Seventh Mountain Resort
Southern Wine Group
Sunriver Resort
Telehealth Alliance of Oregon
Louis Terkla, DMD
T Paul's Urban Café
Representative Greg Walden
Willamette Valley Vineyards
Wilson Ranches Retreat
Jeffrey Yen