Lake City Healthcare Foundation

Lower florence county hospital d/b/a lake city community hospital is a governmental hospital exempt from taxation under irc section 115. Lake city healthcare foundation is organized and operates exclusively for the promotion of social welfare under irs secton 501 (c) (4). The foundation supports and furthers the purposes and functions of the hospital and promotes, improves, benefits and contributes to the health and wellness of the residents of florence county, south carolina and surrounding communities. Lake city healthcare foundation sponsors the cancer support group, assists with fundraising efforts and maintains assets on behalf of the hospital. The breast cancer support group meets monthly and allows members of the community to find needed support from others. The goal of such groups is to assist members of the community with coping with the challenges by connecting with others and learning how they worked through steps in the treament process. Group members share what worked for them, milestones along their journey, coping with treastments, and other issues related to the illness and recovery. The group also hosts an event during breast cancer awareness month in order to provide education to members of the community and encourage health living.