Mercy Announces $1M Bequest for Campaign
SPRINGFIELD — Mercy Medical Center announced that Pat and David Johnson, of Westfield, have made a one million dollar bequest to Transforming Cancer Care – The Capital Campaign for the Sister Caritas Cancer Center.
The Johnsons’ gift, along with other bequests, will guarantee the future needs of the recently completed 26,000-square-foot expansion of the Cancer Center.
The Johnsons, and several members of their family, have been touched by cancer for the past 20 years. With each occurrence, members of the Johnson family have been treated by Philip Glynn, MD, Director of Oncology, Sister Caritas Cancer Center. Under Dr. Glynn’s direction, the Cancer Center staff has expanded significantly to meet patient need that continues to increase. By 2022, the demand for outpatient cancer services is expected to grow by 26{06cf2b9696b159f874511d23dbc893eb1ac83014175ed30550cfff22781411e5}.
“Pat and I have learned firsthand that Dr. Glynn and his physicians and staff are giving us what our community needs. Now, it is our turn. We are proud to help fund this important asset,” said David Johnson. In addition to their bequest, the Johnsons have also sponsored two oncology suites as part of the recent expansion of the Sister Caritas Cancer Center.
“Pat and Dave Johnson are longtime supporters of the Sister Caritas Cancer Center and our efforts to bring hope and healing to the local community,” said Scott Wolf, DO, MPH, President, Mercy Medical Center and the Sisters of Providence Health System. “We are grateful for their ongoing generosity as it furthers our ability to meet the needs of the people who turn to us for cancer care each year,”
In addition to increasing treatment space, the $15 million expansion was designed to bolster the Sister Caritas Cancer Center’s already strong capabilities by enhancing communication among the oncology providers and facilitating ease of access to existing services. The design of the new infusion bays also increases privacy for patients, as well as for a supporting family member or friend.
To make a gift to Transforming Cancer Care – The Capital Campaign for the Sister Caritas Cancer Center, call (413) 748-9920, or visit www.mercycares.com.