Approved by the
United Grand Lodge
of England
Mission Statement
"The Masonic Samaritan Fund provides medical assistance to needy Freemasons and their dependants. The Province of Warwickshire is proud to support this fund. Let us together attain and even exceed our goal for the 2012 Festival."
So far we have raised £2,002,863.35 (31 August 2010)
A Message from RW Bro David F Macey
Provincial
Grand Master
I am delighted that the Province of Warwickshire has been chosen to host this Festival for the Masonic Samaritan Fund. The Festival runs for seven years ending in 2012.
The MSF is still a young charity. Established in 1990 it seeks to provide medical assistance to needy Freemasons, their families and dependants who are unable to obtain NHS treatment without undue delay, and who cannot afford private treatment without suffering further hardship.
The Fund has supported treatment for well over 6,000 individuals ranging in age from 2 to 104. Whilst many of the conditions funded via the MSF may be associated with advancing years - hip and knee joint replacements, cataracts and prostate problems - funding can be available for everything from scans to major heart surgery. In each of the last three years approximately 50% of the funds allocated have been for the wives, widows and dependants of Freemasons.
This is clearly a worthwhile cause. The Brethren of Warwickshire are renowned for their generosity and I am sure that the target set for the Province of £3.5m could well be exceeded.
For further information regarding any aspect of the 2012 Charity
Festival contact the Charity Office:
0121 454 0554
charity@warwickshirepgl.org.uk