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TOP NONPROFIT Courtesy photos. From the top: A family helped by the Moonlight Fund plays together.
In 2012, the Moonlight Fund was chosen Retreatants gather at an Easter event sponsored by the Moonlight Fund. Moonlight
Fund executive director Celia Belt speaks at an event attended by U.S. Army Gen.
as the top nonprofit in the United States by Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
the Fisher House/Newman’s Own Founda-
tion. This award was given specifically for the
group’s healing retreat program. Over the
years, the fund has received many awards and
recognitions, yet it is the care of those less
fortunate that brings the greatest joy.

Today, the Moonlight Fund assists with
everything from wound-care supplies, edu-
cation costs, rehab, counseling, building of
ramps and furnishing homes, among other
options, while operating with the same
founding principles of maintaining the low-
est overhead possible and never restricting
available funds to those in need. Original co-
founder Celia Belt continues to serve as the
fund’s executive director. She is supported in
her efforts by an active and caring board of
directors and a grants manager. Volunteers
also play a big part in assisting with the re-
treats, fundraising and office assistance.
Many volunteers are those who have been as-
sisted by the fund in the past. The circle of
giving continues with their attentive and
dedicated efforts.

With the increase in patient requests, the
fund held a major fundraiser in 2014, which
raised $67,000. This year’s follow-up will be
held Sept. 26 at the Eilan Hotel, 17103 La
Canterra Parkway. The evening will feature
entertainment by aerialists, cirque entertain-
ers and music by the Statesboro Revue band.
Guest speaker will be Dale Petroskey, former
White House assistant press secretary under
President Ronald Reagan. Guests will have
the opportunity to meet Shilo Harris, Iraq
war veteran, burn survivor and author of the
book, Steel Will.

For event tickets and more information,
go to www.moonlightfund.org or call Celia
Belt at 210-445-0971.