NORWICH – The Chenango Memorial Hospital Foundation, Inc. raised $140,242 during the past year according to Gretchen Walsh, Chairman. “Overall, this was our best year. We are very thankful to the many generous donors in our community who support our hospital.” The annual campaign alone raised nearly $92,000, the highest in 8 years. The Foundation’s annual spring golf tournament garnered another $24,000 despite the difficult economy.
In addition, donors are including the CMH Foundation in their planned giving arrangements. “Their thoughtfulness has added significantly to our fund raising numbers,” reported Debbie Cassavaugh, Executive Director. “With an attorney’s guidance, donors can reap tax benefits and make a substantial gift to the Foundation at the same time. It’s a win/win for everyone.”
At their annual meeting, trustees approved a gift of $40,000 toward the renovation of the hospital’s maternity unit and the purchase of a central fetal monitoring system. The new monitoring system will allow the medical staff to provide safer, more efficient care of moms and babies during labor. The renovation will include a redesigned nurses’ station and nursery, the addition of an education center, as well as new lighting, flooring and wall refinishing. This project will mark the first major renovation of the unit since 1991.
The CMH Foundation seeks and manages public and private funds from individuals, foundations, corporations, civic organizations and governmental agencies to support Chenango Memorial Hospital activities. For more information call 337-4510 or e-mail cmh_foundation@uhs.org.