In 2001, the Derek Dolenc Cancer Patient Assistance Fund was created to assist patients of Memorial Medical Center's Regional Cancer Center (located in Springfield, Illinois) who have exhausted their insurance benefits or who have no insurance.  This unique fund enables families in crisis to devote their attention to things that matter most - time with the people they love.

The Derek Dolenc Memorial Cancer Patient Assistance Fund has reached approximately $288,000 to date.
"My Dear Family and Friends,

Thanks so much for the love, support and generosity; shed a tear if you will, but celebrate my life among yourselves for it was a wonderful experience.  I shall forget none of you."

Derek
October 1991

DEREK DOLENC CANCER PATIENT ASSISTANCE FUND
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   One Memorial Plaza
   Springfield, IL. 62781-0001
   (217) 788-4700
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