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GVMH
Halloween
Hustle
Runners and walkers of all ages are set
to lace up their shoes for the fourth an-
nual Halloween Hustle 5K on Saturday,
Oct. 31. Sponsored by Golden Valley Me-
morial Hospital (GVMH) and hosted by
the GVMH Foundation, the event raises
money to help cancer victims struggling
with side effects of the illness.
The morning includes costume con-
tests for children, adults and teams, plus
children’s games, a kids’ Monster Dash
and door prizes. The run/walk is held at
the Missouri Department of Conservation
trails on Second Street in Clinton. Spooky
surprises are planned along the way, and
participants are encouraged to dress in
costume. Medals are awarded in several
race categories, and the top male and top
female runners are recognized.
Registration forms can be found at
www.gvmh.org, the GVMH Rehabilitation
Center on Ohio Street, the Clinton Cham-
ber of Commerce and the Clinton Commu-
nity Center. Participants also can register
at
www.active.com. For more in-
formation, call
660-890-7108
.
Ingredients
Canola oil spray
7 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled,
cored and sliced
1 cup fresh cranberries
¾ cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
cup whole-wheat flour
¼ cup pecans or walnuts, chopped
3 tablespoons butter, softened
(or trans fat-free margarine)
Frozen low-fat vanilla yogurt (optional)
Directions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
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Lightly coat medium shallow baking dish
with canola oil spray.
he gifts vary, but the intent is the same: to help make life
better for someone facing an illness or health issue.
For one Golden Valley Memorial Hospital (GVMH)
staffer, the solution was to challenge his coworkers to guess
the length of his long locks, which he then had snipped and
sent to Locks of Love. The proceeds from the guesses were
given to the hospital’s Foundation to buy toys for children
visiting GVMH’s Outpatient Treatment Center.
A 6-year-old child was determined to help moms and new
babies. A letter to Santa resulted in a gift of cash, which she
gave to the hospital’s Birthing Center through the Foundation.
The money purchased a car bed for a newborn too small to
go home in a traditional car seat.
A retiree from the armed forces and his wife valued the
care he received from the GVMH cardiac rehabilitation pro-
gram so much that they made a generous donation to help
ensure others would benefit as well.
“Everyone has a story, whether the individual is a donor
or a patient receiving help,” says Deanna Hendrich, Founda-
tion director. “The Foundation’s role is to connect those who
give with those who receive.”
Hendrich also points out that gifts of all sizes have an
impact.
“The parents who took their tiny newborn home without
worrying about trying to find a car seat that would work are
just as grateful as our many cardiac patients who each week
enjoy using updated equipment,” she says. “We celebrate
each donation because we know the difference it can make.”
To learn more about how to make a tax-deductible
gift or how to include GVMH in your estate plan,
please contact the Foundation office at
660-890-7108
or
foundation@gvmh.org.
LITTLE GIVER MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE:
Kiersten Gilbert and her father, Mike
Gilbert, DO, peek at a newborn baby through
the door to the Golden Valley Memorial
Hospital Birthing Center. Kiersten gave
money she received from Santa to the
hospital to help newborns and their moms.
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Place apples and cranberries in dish and
gently toss together.
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In medium bowl, combine brown sugar,
oats, flour, nuts and butter.
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Sprinkle brown sugar mixture on top
of fruit.
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Bake until apples and cranberries
are bubbly and tender, about 50 minutes.
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Transfer dish to wire rack to cool slightly.
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Serve warm with frozen yogurt, if desired.
Nutrition Information
Amount per serving: 268 calories, 8g total
fat (3g saturated fat), 50g carbohydrates,
2g protein, 4g dietary fiber, 9mg sodium.
Source: American Institute for Cancer Research
Makes 8 servings.
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Gifts come in all sizes
Donors of all ages help others through the GVMH Foundation
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