The Cancer Council of Ellis County has received a $700 grant from the Midwest Energy Community Fund. The funds will be used to purchase a printer/copier that will replace a 14-year-old model.

“We are very excited to be a recipient of these funds. Now we can replace our copier/printer as they can no longer get parts for our model,” said Paula Flesher, CCEC executive director.

The mission of the CCEC is to provide services to individuals and families affected by cancer and to provide education about cancer to the general public. They do this through financial services, nutritional supplements, sunscreen education and equipment loans.

The Midwest Energy Community Fund was created in 2005, and provides funds to activities that focus on youth, arts, education, libraries, community events and similar projects. The Community Fund Committees determine who receives the award from $50 to $1,000.