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says these larger projects are also an essential part of
their work.
"Our mission is to build awareness and philanthropic
support for Cape Fear Valley Health and the work they
do for patients and families," she said, "so it's important
to be involved in expanding health and wellness with a
project like this. e residency program adds another
level of quality to the care Cape Fear Valley offers."
e Foundation's Major Gis Officer, Marge Betley,
says that most of the needed funds have already been
secured. e effort was kicked off in the spring with a
$1 million grant from the omas R. and Elizabeth E.
McLean Foundation, and includes another $1 million
voted into the total by the Foundation's board of
directors. Cape Fear Valley Volunteer Auxiliary pledged
$400,000 for the Center for Medical Education and
Research.
"at gives the public a nice level of confidence that
their gi will be a good investment," Betley said.
With so much successful fundraising during this
"quiet phase," only about $3 million will need to come
from the community during the more public effort this
Caring for the Future: How You Can Help
Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation has
already secured 75 percent of the funding
needed for this project.
The Foundation will be seeking to raise an
additional $3 million from the community:
individual donors, area business and regional
foundations.
Whether your gift is large or small, its impact
will be significant to the future of North
Carolina's health and economy.
Pledges can be paid over a period of up to
five years, and naming opportunities are
available.
For more information please contact Major
Gifts Officer, Marge Betley, at 910-615-1358
or mbetley@capefearvalley.com.
Photography
by
Mat
thew
Wonderly
Pictured below is the site of the five-story building that will house the Center for Graduate Medical Education and Research
