Dehaemers Family Charitable Trust Supports BCMH Ambulance Fleet
Representatives of Hedge Hollow Raceway and Bates County Memorial Hospital gathered ahead of the raceway’s opening weekend as the hospital presented a shadowbox recognizing the Dehaemers Family Charitable Trust donation that funded repairs to a BCMH ambulance. Former EMS Administrator Russell Whisenand helped connect hospital staff with Hedge Hollow personnel and played a role in the partnership.
A generous community partnership supported Bates County Memorial Hospital’s ongoing efforts to maintain a strong and ready ambulance fleet in 2025.
Bates County Memorial Hospital (BCMH) thanks the Dehaemers Family Charitable Trust for a donation made through the Bates County Community Health Foundation on behalf of the hospital last summer. The gift provided funding to replace the engine in Unit 2, one of the hospital’s ambulances, allowing the vehicle to return to service quickly and supporting the hospital’s continued investment in a well-maintained, countywide ambulance service.
BCMH also extends appreciation to Hedge Hollow Raceway, which helped connect the hospital with the Dehaemers Family Charitable Trust and played an important role in facilitating the donation.
Last week, the hospital presented a shadowbox to representatives of the foundation and Hedge Hollow Raceway as a small token of appreciation for their partnership and generosity.
As a nonprofit hospital, BCMH is mindful of the resources required to sustain Bates County’s ambulance service, including maintaining a fleet of four ambulance units, with two staffed for emergency response 24/7.
“Community support like this helps strengthen and sustain these services for the people we serve,” said Greg Weaver, CEO for BCMH. “These efforts reflect the strength of a community working together to support essential services.”
