NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — Community members will gather at New Bedford Country Club Thursday night for the Southcoast Health Ambassadors "Harvest for Hope" fundraiser. Thursday's fundraiser will raise money to support Southcoast Health Cancer centers with a primary focus on early detection of breast and colon cancer. There are more than 300 ambassadors whose mission is to make patients as comfortable as possible. They raise funds for care kits, baby baskets, and even thousands in scholarships for students planning to study medicine in college. "Imagine you're in the hospital, you're scared, you're frightened. You don't have family members around for various reasons and Southcoast Health comes in holding a birthday cake for you wishing you a happy birthday. it brings our patients to tears. Literally. It makes them feel we truly care." Anyone interested in the event or who wants to buy tickets can do so online. 12 News is a proud sponsor of the fundraising event. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily Roundup SIGN UP NOW