A Heart of Caring for Others. Deena Hatch Foundation donates $500,000 to Mile Bluff’s Capital Campaign
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To share the impact one person can have on many lives, the Deena Hatch Foundation has made a $500,000 donation in support of Mile Bluff Medical Center’s Gateway Center and Emergency Department expansion project.
Deena Hatch was known for her beautiful smile and kind, generous spirit. She was a beloved daughter, sister, and friend who loved life and fully embraced each moment. “Deena had a big heart and cared for people in a way that was beyond comprehension,” reflected her parents, Bill and Sandy Hatch. “In her short life, God blessed Deena with the amazing gift to love and have compassion for others. How better to remember Deena then by lifting the spirits and improving the well-being of those in need, then by supporting local medical care.”
In 2024, Mile Bluff Medical Center began a two-phased remodeling project which transformed the former Mauston Shopko building into the ‘Gateway Center.’ Now that construction is complete at Gateway, Mile Bluff is preparing for phase two which will include the remodeling of the current Emergency Department.
To support this expansion initiative, Mile Bluff Medical Center Foundation is leading a capital fundraising campaign – For You. With You. – with the goal of raising $5 million to support this $17 million project. The campaign is an opportunity for individuals, groups and businesses, like the Deena Hatch Foundation, to help strengthen local healthcare for the community.
“Supporting this project was a great opportunity to be involved in caring for the community,” said Bill and Sandy. “From the construction of the Gateway Center and Emergency Department remodeling to the final result of providing care for our area residents, this expansion of services will build value for our tight knit community.”
“The opportunity to provide for and help the community, would make Deena extremely proud,” said her parents. “We all have been blessed by the impact Deena has had on us, and the community will be as well. We can see Deena smiling as this entire project comes together.”
“We are grateful to the Deena Hatch Foundation for choosing to support the Gateway Center and Emergency Department expansion project,” said Katie Nuttall, director of Mile Bluff Medical Center Foundation. “It is evident that Deena was a miraculous young lady who is deeply loved and missed, and we are honored to be a part of her legacy.”
Investing in rural healthcare is essential to keeping our communities strong for years to come. If you would like to impact the health of the community, join The Deena Hatch Foundation and other donors – who have already given $2.7 million toward this project - in supporting local healthcare. Mile Bluff Medical Center Foundation welcomes contributions of any size and offers the option to make a financial commitment over time. In addition, for those who wish to honor a loved one or to create a legacy, naming opportunities are available.
For more information about Mile Bluff Medical Center Foundation and the For You. With You. campaign, please visit www.milebluff.com/ForYouWithYou or call 608-847-2735.