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Discover CityViewNC.com's fresh updated look! | 67 obligations. e foundation was created to raise money to provide the kind of extras that greatly enhance the patient experience and improve the health of the overall community. "Here's how I look at it," said foundation board member Paige Ross. "It only benefits us to have the very best hospital that our community can have. If you call an ambulance in Fayetteville, it's going to take you to Cape Fear Valley. It's where you're going to be in your time of need and I want it to be the best it can be." at's the foundation's ultimate mission. It can do that only with the financial help of the community it aims to serve. And the community has answered the call, said Sabrina Brooks, the foundation's executive director. e foundation raised $1.7 million in 2017, with 31 percent of that amount coming from its three signature events, 29 percent coming from grants, an astounding 14 percent from donations by Cape Fear Valley employees, 12 percent from major gis and endowments, 8 percent from community events and fundraisers and 6 percent from annual giving. "We're blessed that we have so many groups and individuals that want to support us," Brooks said. Schaefer said that the hospital is under increasing financial pressure, given gaps between costs and reimbursements. at makes the foundation's work even more crucial, she said. "Our being there is going to be very important," she said. "I think we've always been an asset but I think we're going to become even more important." One of the foundation's priorities is the hospital residency program because of the hope that those doctors will stay in this area to practice aer spending years training here. at's a significant goal. While there are lots of doctors in the Triangle area, Charlotte and other metro areas, more are needed here and particularly in rural counties around Fayetteville. "We're very much focused on this," Brooks said. Brooks said the foundation's donors have a positive impact on the overall health of the community, whatever the size of their gi. All are appreciated and used to help the local community. "Everyone deserves a high level of care," she said. at's exactly what the foundation is about. For information about the Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation, check www.capefearvalley.com/foundation. Opposite, Sabrina Brooks, the foundation's executive director, and Emily Schaefer, president of its board. This page: Michael Nagowski, CEO of Cape Fear Valley Health, speaks at the 2018 Circle of Friends Gala at Highland Country Club.

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