RMC Endowment Fund Reaches Milestone: Providing Therapeutic Equipment for Pediatric Patients

RMC Endowment Fund Reaches Milestone: Providing Therapeutic Equipment for Pediatric Patients

December 8, 2025 in Fund Development, News, Regional Medical Center

Regional Medical Center (RMC) has reached a significant milestone, utilizing the investment income generated by its Endowment Fund for the very first time. A total of $3,240 was allocated to purchase accessory items for the pediatric play set in the hospital’s Therapy Services department. 

This purchase represents a crucial step in RMC’s commitment to long-term, self-sustaining growth and community investment. It serves as a great demonstration on how contributions made to the RMC Endowment Fund translate directly into enhanced services for patients. 

The RMC Endowment Fund is designed to grow permanently, with only the investment income being used to support RMC’s mission. This new equipment is the first investment derived solely from the fund’s earnings. “This is a proud moment for RMC,” shared Valerie Lindsay, Volunteer and Fund Development Manager. “The goal of establishing our Endowment Fund was to create a never-ending source of funding that will help keep RMC thriving for generations. Seeing the first return on investment translate into equipment that directly helps our pediatric patients is validation of this model.”

The new accessories – including sensory swing, mirrors, sensory toys, flexible seating, padded floor mats, landing mat, white boards, and shelving are already making a difference in the lives of children undergoing physical, occupational and speech therapy. 

Becca Brooks, whose son, Beau, utilizes the Therapy Services play set, shared how impactful the equipment has been on his treatment: “Beau is building skills and coordination faster than ever because he genuinely loves coming here. It's great to see him gain confidence and master developmental skills while also having fun. We are grateful to the RMC Endowment Fund – this play set has given him the gift of progress disguised as pure joy.” 

Contributions to the RMC Endowment Fund are not spent, but permanently invested to generate a reliable source of income. If you would like to invest in RMC’s future, mail your gift made payable to RMC Endowment Fund to Regional Medical Center, ATTN Donations, PO Box 359, Manchester, Iowa 52057 or go online to regmedctr.org/endowment. For questions or information, please contact Valerie Lindsay, Volunteer and Fund Development Manager, at 563-927-7534 or donations@regmedct.org. 

Pictured: Beau Brooks