The Olympic Medical Center Foundation raised another $115,000 at its 16th annual Harvest of Hope dinner presented by the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Oct. 13 at Guy Cole Event Center in Sequim, with most of the funds going for equipment for the expansion of the OMC Cancer Center.

In addition to monies being raised for expansion, attendees also contributed $30,000 to fund the Cancer Center’s Patient Navigator program that provides basic living expenses for low income cancer patients.

The evening featured food prepared by well-known local chef Kathryn Kitts from The Sweet Beginning Café in Sequim and wine from Harbinger Winery of Port Angeles.

The Foundation also presented the Rick Kaps Award to long-time Foundation and OMC Cancer Center donors and supporters George and Barbara Brown and Phil and Linda Walker of Sequim. The Kaps Award – named after the former Sequim High School basketball coach and educator who passed away from cancer – is presented annually to an organization or individual who has contributed to cancer and overall health care on the North Olympic Peninsula.

To date, the OMC Foundation has generated over $1.1 million as part of its capital campaign to raise money for the expansion project.

“OMC and the Foundation is thankful for all of the support that it has received from over 350 donors who have contributed towards this effort,” Foundation Executive Director Bruce Skinner said.

Those interested in more information or in making a donation can call the OMC Foundation office at 360-417-7144, or email to bruce@omhf.org.