This challenge coin campaign is in memory of Dr. Joseph R. Baele, a man who exemplified compassion, kindness, integrity, humility, and honesty in everything he did. The image on the coin portrays Joe executing his duties as a member of Indiana Task Force 1, an organization very close to his heart. The coin also features some of Joe's most favorite places and activities: Family, New Orleans, Notre Dame, the Blues, photography, orthopedics, Methodist Hospital, and, of course, Indiana Task Force 1. As depicted on the coin, Joe always did the right thing and he never let the bad guys win.

What is a challenge coin, you might ask? Challenge coins represent organizations, units, and teams. They can also represent an achievement, an anniversary, a special event or, in our case, a treasured individual. They build close-knit, lasting bonds between people who possess them and they represent unity.

The coin is available for purchase with a minimum donation of $20 per coin, which can be done by clicking on the "Donate Now" button. The proceeds of this initiative will be donated to Gennesaret Free Clinics, a nonprofit Joe and Jan both volunteered at for many years. Gennesaret Free Clinics provide quality, accessible and compassionate patient-centered healthcare in the Indianapolis area, regardless of one's insurance coverage or ability to pay. More information about Gennesaret Free Clinics can be found at www.gennesaret.org. We feel promoting and supporting Gennesaret Free Clinics is the perfect way to honor and continue Joe's legacy of providing quality healthcare to everyone who needs it. If you have any questions regarding the Joe Baele Challenge Coin campaign, please contact zalexander@gennesaret.org and belikejoebaele@gmail.com.

Helping is easy!

Purchase a challenge coin by clicking the "Donate Now" button! With a minimum contribution of $20, you can purchase a challenge coin and continue Dr. Joe Baele's legacy.

Register below to create a personal fundraising page, then ask others to join you. Set your personal goal—whether it’s $250 or $2,500—every dollar raised celebrates Dr. Joe Baele's legacy and directly supports Gennesaret Free Clinics' patients.

Share our campaign on social media! Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn – whatever you use – let your friends and followers know why Gennesaret Free Clinics and the #BeLikeJoeBaele campaign matter to you.

Make a donation to Gennesaret Free Clinics today! Your gift will help us reach the goal to raise $7,500 to remember Dr. Joe Baele! When you let others know you support a cause, they are more likely to support it because of you!

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