Posted by Brandon Gliem on Aug 13, 2024

Amy Selly

Program-Amy Selly-Light of Hope Cancer
  • Amy has been with the Faribault Hospital since 2001
  • She started working with Relay for Life in 2000
    • After sometime they learned there was a desire for donated money to “stay local”
    • They started the Light of Hope non-profit in 2022
      • Since its inception the Light of Hope has been very successful
      • They hold 2 fundraisers per year- Light of Hope Luminary lighting & a Beer and wine tasting event
    • To receive benefits from Light of Hope you have to be a Rice County resident
      • They provide $1000 a month to approved applicants
    • As the non-profit continues to grow, they would like to do the following
      • Donate to cancer research
      • Donate to screening for cancer(s)