The purpose of this fund is to support qualified and deserving non-profit organizations whose activities and missions address the need to improve and support health initiatives with special preference given to chronic illness in our community. 

A note from Judy: I have always worked in a nonprofit setting. As a registered nurse for 61 years, health has been my priority and especially focusing on chronic illnesses, in particular diabetes. Most recent statistics explain that 90 percent of the 4.5 trillion dollars spent on healthcare is to care for people experiencing chronic physical conditions. Six out of every ten Americans has at least one chronic illness.

Through my Field of Interest fund, I hope to promote increased awareness about chronic illness prevention, especially diabetes, and its management. Prevention holds the important key to a healthy life for all of us.