In Loving Memory
The
family of slain MCG Health System pediatric oncology nurse Tamara Cundey Dunstan
has established a more than $100,000 endowment fund to honor her memory and
provide for patients and families in the pediatric oncology/surgery unit at the
Children’s Medical Center.
“The fund ensures ongoing support for the special needs of our pediatric patients and their families,” said MCG Health, Inc. President and CEO Don Snell. “I can’t think of a more fitting way to honor the memory of this young woman who dedicated her life to caring for children with cancer.”
The fund will provide meals for the patients and their families, especially those who have traveled far from home for Children’s Medical Center treatment; toys, games and other recreational items to help make a child’s hospital stay more pleasant; support for Camp Rainbow, a free annual summer camp for children with cancer or a rare blood disease; and furnishings for the pediatric oncology/surgery unit.
“The families of Tamara Cundey Dunstan extend our deepest thanks to all the very special people who have made this day possible and this worthy cause such a success. Words cannot express the comfort these good deeds have brought to our families during these most difficult times,” said Bernard Dunstan, Tamara’s husband, in announcing the endowment. “This fund will serve as Tamara’s avenue to reach down and continue to touch the hearts of the patients and their families. We also thank you, Tamara, for awakening in so many people the loving, caring and giving qualities that were so much a part of your life.”