Foundation

ABOUT THE
FOUNDATION
& OUR MISSION

The Crusader Community Health Foundation champions the mission and supports the strategic priorities of Crusader Community Health.

The Crusader Community Health Foundation (CCHF) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation and was established in 1985. We are here to support Crusader Community Health in providing high quality, cost effective, accessible health care for those who have limited access.

53rd Annual
EVENING
OF CARING

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53rd Annual Evening of Caring: Dust off your favorite rock band T-shirt or go all out and dress like your favorite rock and roll group from any era! The 53rd Annual Evening of Caring is Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 at Tebala Event Center. The theme for Crusader’s largest annual fundraiser is Rock and Roll All Nite — and health care every day! Tickets will be available soon, stay tuned!

SPIRIT OF CARING AWARD: The Spirit of Caring Award recognizes one individual for their impact in the community as a caring leader through commitment to volunteerism. Ideal candidates exhibit unique kindness and caring for others outside of the scope of their work environment. The deadline to nominate an individual is Friday, Sept. 12. 

BOARD OF
DIRECTORS

The Crusader Community Health Foundation Board represents community volunteers whose professional experience and personal passion for Crusader help move our mission forward.

Andrew Hendrickson, CPA
President
Jeffrey Smith, MD
Immediate Past President
Jamie Cassel, Esq.
Vice President
Michael Smith, CPA
Treasurer
Lisa Carter
Secretary
Kim Bittner
Zach Buchanan
The Hon. Rosemary Collins, Ret.
John Dorsey, MD
Rishi Malhotra
Therese Trenhaile, MD
Patricia Tumilowicz
Christina Valdez

GET IN TOUCH
WITH US

The Foundation staff is here to help connect you to our mission.

Eric Wilson
Crusader Community Health Foundation Director
815-490-1624
ewilson@crusaderhealth.org

Kim Smith
Crusader Community Health Foundation Administrator
815-490-1620
ksmith@crusaderhealth.org

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