Rotarians Raise $45,000 for Axis Community Health

Ever wonder what happens to money generated by a fundraiser? Here’s one answer--

The Rotarian Foundation of Livermore recently presented a check for $29,000 to Axis Community Health for its new Tri-Valley health center. The Foundation’s successful February 2015 Bella Rosa Ball at Garre Winery generated this contribution towards the Axis Community Health $1.7 million “Fund the Need” capital campaign.

Ball attendees enjoyed the dinner, dancing, and donations to this worthy cause. “The Bella Rosa Ball was an elegant, magical evening. The venue was lovely, and the CoolTones Big Band kept my husband and me dancing all night,” stated Pleasanton resident Lynn Gunney. “It was gratifying to help support Axis Community’s Center’s new facility. I was surprised to learn that Axis is the only health care facility in the Tri-Valley area that accepts Medi-Cal patients, so it’s a critical resource for the uninsured and underinsured in our community.” The Bella Rosa Ball proceeds and two other local Rotary grants raised a total of $45,000 for the Axis campaign.

“Axis is extremely honored to have received this outpouring of support from Livermore Rotarians,” said Valerie Jonas, Axis Chief Development Officer. “The new community health center is critical to our ability to provide care to thousands of low-income families, and we greatly appreciate receive these funds raised at the Ball to help make the center a reality. This donation, along with other contributions to the project from Livermore Rotarians, brings the total support to our capital campaign to an astounding $45,000.”

For more details on the Rotarian Foundation of Livermore, visit rotarianfoundationlivermore.org. To learn more about Axis Community Health services, visit www.axishealth.org.