Forest Ridge Fortune Fund

The Forest Ridge Fortune fund was started by cancer survivor Shelley Fortune, with the help of the staff at Forest Ridge. It was her vision that money could be raised and set aside for other Henry County cancer victims.
Shelley was diagnosed with breast cancer in the fall of 2002. She had a lumpectomy and 7 weeks of radiation. In her sixth week of radiation she found a second lump. After determining that it was cancer also, she went through an aggressive chemotherapy followed by a bilateral mastectomy, and a full hysterectomy. She understood that cancer could be financially devastating without help. She felt blessed to have her family, friends, church and the compassionate staff of Forest Ridge to help carry her through the worst. She wanted to give back to the community that reached out to her in her time of need.
To raise money a yearly concert has been held in New Castle Indiana’s Bundy Auditorium for the past five years focused around Breast Cancer Awareness month in October. During this time the Fund has strived to present a truly professional and entertaining show focused around Music Legends. Performers include Billy G Miller with many favorite Motown classics, International Piano Pumpin' Sensation - Terry Lee and the Rockaboogie band, Elvis/ Rick Nelson tribute artist Duane Fortune and Original 1958 Rockabilly Recording Artist - Art Adams. All of their talent and time are thankfully donated.
With your donations, the mission of the Forest Ridge Fortune Fund is to financial assist women with such services as early detection mammograms, as well as cancer patients who are in need of medicines and other cancer related treatments.
Shelley Fortune