Whether it’s a unique tune, a piece of artwork, or a slice of cheesecake, several staff members at Door County Medical Center want you to see their talents outside of the hospital walls. Sara Lautenbach and Lucy Stary are both nurses and musicians, but they also see firsthand the wonderful work DCMC’s Ministry Fund has to offer. Formed to honor former DCMC Social Worker Katie Graf, the Ministry Fund provides additional funding for patients who lack the financial means to pay for shelter, clothing, and transportation following medical treatment. Last year, the Ministry Fund granted close to $42,000 to people who fit the criteria. In recent years, the need has been more than what the Ministry Fund could handle. Stary says it is heartbreaking to see people get turned away when they need the most support.

Seeing this need, Lautenbach and Stary joined forces to create DCMC’s Got Talent, a showcase of the diverse talent walking the halls of the hospital and its other facilities. While some needed some convincing, Lautenbach says the support for the inaugural event has been heartwarming.

DCMC’s Got Talent takes place this Saturday at MUSE Sturgeon Bay beginning at 4:30 p.m. The admission is free, but a donation is suggested, with all proceeds going to benefit the DCMC Ministry Fund. You can listen to our full interview here.