Missouri Cancer Associates generously contributed $20,0000 annually for five years.
Caring Hearts and Hands of Columbia would not be where it is today without the unwavering support of Missouri Cancer Associates (MCA). As one of our founding donors, MCA saw the heart of our mission before we even had a house—and chose to stand with us when all we had was a vision.
Since those early days, their generosity has remained steadfast. Through an incredible commitment of $20,000 per year for five years, MCA has invested not just in hospice and palliative care, but in the very soul of our community. That’s nearly $20,000 per physician—an extraordinary act of leadership and compassion.
What inspired this level of giving? As Executive Director Debbie Barnes Dresner puts it, “Our physicians didn’t just see this as a donation — they saw it as an investment in the kind of care we want for our own families and community.”
Thanks to MCA’s support, CHHC has been able to serve families through some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives.
One of those stories is that of David Potts, whose journey was featured in a previous newsletter. His family’s experience at CHHC—made possible by early partners like MCA—illustrates the profound impact of personalized hospice care in a home-like setting. Read David’s story here.
For MCA, partnering with CHHC was never just about supporting a nonprofit; it is about extending their mission beyond treatment and walking with patients and families through every stage of their journey. As Debbie shared, “CHHC brings presence, patience, and peace… their model is both unique and profoundly human.”
As we look to the future, we are filled with gratitude—and hope. MCA has helped build something lasting. We hope this legacy continues, not only through continued support, but through the inspiration they offer to others who believe in care that honors the whole person.
To everyone at Missouri Cancer Associates: thank you. You were among the first to believe in us. You continue to believe in us. And because of you, families across mid-Missouri know they are not alone.
