Local physicians' charitable fund tells board it awarded more than $23,000 to teachers

A representative of a local physicians' charitable fund told the Cumberland County Board of Education the nonprofit has expanded its school-support donations dramatically over 12 years and presented semester checks to teachers. The director introduced the fund and said doctors associated with the group come to present the checks.

"This is the 12th year that we've been able to make these donations and we've grown from where it was initially $5,000 in the spring and fall 12 years ago, to this year over 23,000 Woo hoo," the fund representative said, noting the fund does not fully meet teacher requests and encouraging the board and community to get involved via small recurring gifts.

The director also recognized many student clubs and staff across district schools during the same recognition period, and encouraged visitors to consult the charitable fund website for donation information.