“A Family’s Love is Good Medicine…”

Written by Patti Fabiani | 29 July 2010

We’d like for you to become a part of something meaningful, something truly rewarding. As a contributor to the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center Fisher House, you will be helping our heroes at a time when they need it most.

The Fisher House, built by generous public donations, offers service members and their families a comfortable living environment during treatment for traumatic war-related medical crises. In most cases, these men and women are being treated far from home; their stays are lengthy due to the severity of their injuries or illnesses.

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Fisher House half way to $2.5M fundraising goal

Written by Diane Chun | 22 June 2010

Families of veterans being treated at the VA will be able to stay in the home.

Plans for Gainesville's Fisher House, serving the families of veterans who have served their country, are gaining momentum.

After two major fundraising events, the nonprofit organization working to build a Fisher House on the grounds of the Gainesville Veterans Affairs Medical Center has raised $1.2 million, according to board member Patti Fabiani.

Before dreams of a Fisher House can be turned into brick and mortar, the foundation must raise $2.5 million, which will be matched dollar for dollar by the national organization.

Fabiani said Friday that fundraising efforts will continue, and the board is hoping to break ground next spring.

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