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Historic legacy gift given to CMH “Medication, and therefore the Pharmacy, touches all patients.
campaign It is a special donor who understands the value of investing in
the work that often is behind the scenes yet is so important
to the care our Hospital delivers to patients every day,” said
During his lifetime, Robert (Bob) Cunningham was Jennifer Visocchi, Director of Pharmacy, adding “we’re so
a well-known local businessman, sport enthusiast, thankful to Bob and his compassion for others, that enabled
and committed community volunteer, including this gift.” The gift is also providing a $500,000 boost to Spotlight
at Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) and CMH MRI that seeks to raise $5 million from the community for a
Foundation. new MRI at CMH.
Deeply devoted to his community and its well-being, Bob was The gift from Mr. Cunningham’s estate leaps Spotlight MRI
known for his intelligence, business acumen, and deep desire to $2.6 million raised to date and lifts the appeal to over
to help others. He played pivotal Director roles on both Boards 50% of goal. Kenneth Abogadil, Director Diagnostic Imaging,
at the Hospital and helped set the future vision of care for the Laboratory, Cardiac Diagnostics shared his appreciation on
community. In August, the trustees of his estate announced behalf of staff, saying “having access to the latest diagnostic
a $2 million legacy gift to CMH that Mr. Cunningham provided equipment like MRI means we can diagnose sooner in the
in his will. The funds will purchase high-tech medication disease process. Quicker diagnosis means earlier treatment
management and dispensing equipment for the Hospital’s for patients, with improved outcomes, which is what we want
Pharmacy Department and boost the Foundation’s fundraising for our community, and Mr. Cunningham’s gift brings us closer
efforts to purchase a new MRI for CMH. to this important goal.”
“It was a pleasure to work with Bob on our Board and In addition to this gift, Mr. Cunningham's generous $1 million
committees,” said Lisa Short, Executive Director, CMH gift to the WeCareCMH campaign during his lifetime is the
Foundation. “Bob always encouraged others to play their part largest gift from an individual to the Hospital. The $2 million
in supporting the Hospital, and with his final gift we hope announcement brings Mr. Cunningham’s cumulative giving to
others are also inspired to help us raise MRI funds and best over $3 million – the most from an individual in CMH’s history.
serve our community.” The Pharmacy’s gift portion of just “During his time on our Board, Bob was always keenly interested
over $1.47 million will purchase five priority items, including in ensuring the best healthcare was available for the community,
a medication packager and medication carousel that together and his wise counsel focussed on enhancing the Hospital’s care
cost $1.1M. The items will propel CMH’s Pharmacy forward in the to all residents. To witness his legacy this way, to share Bob’s
use of digital, automated systems that enhance patient safety, desire for accessible local healthcare, is meaningful for us,” said
medication delivery and effectiveness, and staff efficiencies. Patrick Gaskin, CMH President and CEO.

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