2/19/13 - The operators of a low-income medical destroyed in a fire yesterday vow to resume their mission of helping area residents get the medical care they need regardless of their ability to pay for it. The Faith Medical Clinic in Pinckney was gutted by an early morning fire Monday, leaving it temporarily closed down. However, clinic co-founder Laura Goldman tells WHMI that while it was a devastating loss, itâs not the end of the clinic by any means. "That's our plan, to rebuild. This isn't going to stop us...it will slow us down, but we'll be able to rebuild. Thank God no one was in it." Authorities say the fire was an accidental electrical fire, although it remains under investigation. The Goldmanâs rented the clinic facility from Putnam Township for $1 a year and there was discussion yesterday about perhaps finding a temporary location to operate out of, although nothing has been determined as of yet. Goldman says the one thing they are thankful for is that firefighters were able to save the file cabinets with the medical records for the clinicâs approximately 2,000 patients. And while the clinic was insured, one fundraising effort previously scheduled will take on an even more urgent need as they try and rebuild. The Run for the Gold 5K foot race and kid fun run is being hosted by the Light of the World Academy and will be held in conjunction with Pinckneyâs St. Patrickâs Day Parade on Saturday, March 16th. The Faith Medical Clinic has been one of the beneficiaries of the event. Youâll find details in the link below. Picture courtesy of Faith Medical Clinic.(JK)
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