CAPE COD HEALTHCARE: Expansion of Cancer Services
The mission of Cape Cod Healthcare is to coordinate and deliver the highest quality, accessible health services to all Cape Cod residents and visitors. The Cape Cod Healthcare Regional Cancer Network brings together a team of experts who work collaboratively to provide the most advanced cancer diagnosis and treatment using the latest technology. From leading-edge MRI and 3D imaging for early diagnosis, to targeted immunotherapy drugs that help the body’s own immune system destroy tumors, to the highest-precision radiology treatments, Cape Cod Healthcare’s Regional Cancer Network delivers an array of treatments to provide the best cancer care available anywhere.
Cape Wellness Collaborative (CWC) provides integrative wellness therapies to anyone on Cape Cod and the Islands facing cancer. In partnership with a team of outstanding local wellness professionals, CWC provides free therapies to those with cancer who are currently undergoing or recovering from treatment. CWC is expanding its programs with three new initiatives – Wellness Eats, Wellness Moves, and Wellness Cares – that will provide additional support to people with cancer and their caregivers. Wellness Moves is an approachable, low cost way for people facing cancer to be able to exercise. The goal of Wellness Eats is to provide nutrient dense, healthy, delicious meals to people undergoing cancer treatment. Wellness Cares offers resources, tools and suggestions designed to support caregivers.
Children’s Cove is the local Child Advocacy Center providing a multi-disciplinary response to child victims of sexual abuse, severe physical abuse, witness to domestic violence and commercial sexual exploitation. Children’s Cove offers comprehensive and collaborative response services at no cost to survivors of child abuse through its evidence-based programs, network of community partnerships, educational outreach and awareness efforts. Its multi-disciplinary team works together to empower survivors, promote healthy outcomes, and help mitigate the stigma of child abuse. The Teen TASK (Taking a Stand for Kids) Force is a group for high school students who raise awareness for the programs and services of the agency by educating their peers on child abuse issues.
Heroes in Transition (HIT) recognizes those who have served or who are serving our country by providing assistance in four key areas: home modifications for disabled veterans, transitional support group therapy, financial support for service families, and assistance dogs for veterans. With a focus on the needs of the family, HIT created two new programs that will enhance the transition mission. The Couples Gathering Program and Retreats provide military couples an opportunity to meet others who share in the unique bond of being in the service, while the Families in Transition Program includes the highly successful equine summer program and family outings throughout the year. Services are provided at no cost to veterans and their families.
The Mass Audubon’s Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary educates children, families and people of all ages about Cape Cod ecology and habitats, and protects endangered, threatened, and at-risk wildlife. Wellfleet Bay provides peace and unmatched beauty on the hillsides and shoreline overlooking Wellfleet Harbor. Extensive trails explore the salt marsh, sandy barrier beach, and pine woodlands, each attracting a wide array of wildlife. The Sanctuary features a universally accessible trail and an award-winning "green" Nature Center with numerous exhibits and aquariums. Wellfleet Bay provides a resource for local children and aims to strengthen and expand innovative, hands-on conservation science education programs in partnership with local schools.
PAST BENEFICIARIES
2018: $50,000 for each organization
· Alzheimer's Family Support Center of Cape Cod
· Cape Cod Healthcare ($100,000)
· Cape Cod Children's Place
· Cape Cod Theatre Company Home of the Harwich Junior Theatre
· Dream Day on Cape Cod
2017: $50,000 for each organization
· Cape Cod & Islands Major Crisis Relief Fund
· Cape Cod Healthcare ($100,000)
· Lower Cape Outreach Council
· Mass Audubon Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary
· Special Olympics Massachusetts
2016: $50,000 for each organization
· Cape Cod Collaborative Arts Network (CapeCodCan!)
· Cape Cod Healthcare ($100,000)
· Gosnold on Cape Cod
· Homeless Not Hopeless
· Sail Cape Cod
2015: $50,000 for each organization
· Calmer Choice
· Cape Cod Healthcare ($100,000)
· Cape Cod Maritime Museum
· Independence House
· Katelynn's Closet
2014: $42,000 for each organization
· Cape & Islands Veterans Outreach Center
· Cape Cod Baseball League
· Cape Cod Regional Substance Abuse Prevention Initiative
· Cape Cod Museum of Natural History
· Cape Cod Healthcare ($100,000)
2013: $37,500 for each organization
· Outer Cape Health Services
· Hope Hospice
· Children’s Cove
· Cape Cod Times Needy Fund
· Cape Cod Healthcare ($100,000)
2012: $40,000 for each organization
· Cape & Islands Special Olympics
· CHAMP Homes
· Community Health Center of Cape Cod
· Sight Loss Services
2011: $31,250 for each organization
· Cape Abilities
· Cape Cod Child Development
· Duffy Health Center
· Elder Services Meals-on-Wheels
2010: $30,000 for each organization
· American Red Cross, Cape Cod & Islands Chapter
· Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cape Cod & the Islands
· Cape Cod Hunger Network
· Tri-County Collaborative for Oral Health Excellence (Tri-CCOHE)
2009: $40,000 for each organization
· The Cape Cod Times Needy Fund
· Children’s Cove
· The Genesis Foundation
2008: $30,000 for each organization
· Alzheimer's Services of Cape Cod & the Islands
· Hospice & Palliative Care of Cape Cod
· Independence House
· Marine Corps Toys for Tots
2007: $35,000 for each organization
· Cape Cod Child Development
· Cape Cod Free Clinic & Community Health Center
· Duffy Health Center
· Gosnold on Cape Cod
2006: $35,000 for each organization
· A Baby Center
· Cape Cod Hunger Network
· CHAMP Homes
· Sight Loss Services
· VNA Mobile Health Link
2005: $50,000 for each organization
· American Red Cross (Cape Cod Chapter)
· Cape Cod Literacy Council
· Cape Cod Community College Dental Hygiene Program
· Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Cape Cod & the Islands
· Cape Cod Hospital ($300,000)
2004: $40,000 for each organization
· Boys & Girls Club of Cape Cod
· Cape Cod Council of Churches: A Baby Center
· Cape Cod Times Needy Fund
· Cape Cod Hospital Regional Cancer Center
2003: $40,000 for each organization
· Alzheimer's Services of Cape Cod and the Islands
· Duffy Health Center
· Greater Cape Cod & Islands Special Olympics
2002: $30,000 for each organization
· Children's Cove
· Harwich Family Pantry
· Hospice & Palliative Care of Cape Cod
· Independence House
2001: $40,000 for each organization
· Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Cape Cod & the Islands
· CHAMP Homes
· Rehabilitation Hospital of Cape Cod and the Islands
Interested in being a beneficiary?
Since 2001, Seaside Le Mans has supported 46 charitable organizations on Cape Cod. The Charitable Giving Committee begins the selection process each fall, with beneficiaries announced early in the new year. Seaside Le Mans considers beneficiaries in the areas of Health & Human Services, Social Services and Children’s Organizations and all funding must be invested on Cape Cod.
Beneficiary Interest Form
While there is no formal application process, any interested organizations can fill out the interest form or email Kelsey Ellis at kellis@thedavenportcompanies.com. You will be contacted if more information is needed. The committee will review the interest forms, and will also consider many other organizations serving the needs of Cape Codders. You do not need to contact us to be considered as a beneficiary.