Local leaders show support for Shepherd’s Hope during annual fundraising breakfast
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A local nonprofit that has treated thousands of patients for free thanked its supporters at a special event Thursday.
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Shepherd’s Hope held a fundraising breakfast Thursday morning.
The event was also hosted by Channel 9 anchor Daralene Jones.
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Some of the hundreds in attendance included Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings and Orange County Sheriff John Mina.
The nonprofit treats patients who don’t qualify for government assistance but can’t afford insurance.
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The president of Shepherd’s Hope said they want to connect people with doctors.
“Often times have to choose between feeding their families or going to the doctor. We don’t want anyone to feel that they have to make that choice,” said Donna Walsh, president and CEO of Shepherd’s Hope.
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Shepherd’s Hope has treated more than 330,000 patients, thanks to the help of more than 2,000 volunteers.
Demings said at the event that the nonprofit has done great work for the people of Central Florida.
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