Congrats To Coachella Valley's 'BIGHORN Behind A Miracle'!

PALM DESERT, CA - BIGHORN Behind a Miracle raised about $1 million this fundraising season toward breast cancer research and patient services, the Palm Desert-based nonprofit organization announced Friday.

The lion's share of the funds raised -- $850,000 -- went to Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage and $150,000 was earmarked for the Pendleton Foundation, which assists Coachella Valley cancer patients with basic living
expenses while they undergo treatment.

Checks were presented to the groups Thursday following the nonprofit's ninth annual golf tournament.

"BIGHORN BAM continues to grow every year, producing more and more miracles for our local cancer patients. To be able to provide both help and hope is always rewarding, and this year is no exception,'' said founder Selby
Dunham.

Funds going to the Eisenhower Medical Center will support the acquisition of high-tech radiation therapy equipment, genetic counseling services and a year of round-trip transportation services for patients undergoing radiation and chemotherapy treatments.

"BIGHORN BAM's fundraising feats are made possible by hard-working volunteers and generous donors. Many, like me, have had personal experiences with cancer and are focused on finding a cure,'' Dunham said.

According to the organization, a total of $6.5 million has been raised since the group's inception less than a decade ago.

--City News Service