MONTOUR FALLS, N.Y. (WENY) - Schuyler Hospital received a special donation of four thousand dollars to help bring comfort to cancer patients.

The National Elks Association awarded the money to the hospital after the grant was submitted by the local Watkins Glen lodge number 1546.

"Once again, we are grateful for and humbled by the support we continue to receive from our local and National Elks organizations. Watkins Glen Elks Club has always supported our community and our hospital." states Rebecca Gould, President & CFO of Schuyler Hospital. "Having a new cancer infusion chair will enhance our ability to serve local cancer patients by making treatment available, comfortable, and convenient for them at Schuyler Hospital. The donation helps us to continue to enhance our technology and treatment facilities."

The money will be used to buy a special chair that will be used by cancer patients during infusions.