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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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