Roper St. Francis launches campaign for healthcare in the Lowcountry
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The Roper St. Francis Foundation launched a new $100 million campaign over the weekend to transform healthcare in the Lowcountry.
The foundation announced the $100 million Imagine campaign, a fundraising initiative for healthcare that will run through 2030.
Roper St. Francis said more than 550 donors and supporters gathered for the annual Roper Xavier Society Celebration on Saturday. Celebrating the launch and a historic $20 million lead gift from the Medical Society of South Carolina, the second largest donation to a healthcare system in the Lowcountry.
'We are incredibly proud to support the Roper St. Francis Foundation with the largest philanthropic gift in our history,' said Medical Society of South Carolina CEO Charles F. Rivers III. 'This monumental contribution is a reflection of our belief in the incredible work being done through the Imagine campaign. We firmly believe in Roper St. Francis Healthcare`s ability to transform healthcare in the Lowcountry, and we are honored to be part of this effort to enhance the health and well-being of our community for years to come.'
Officials say the effort will help the organization advance key initiatives of the Roper St. Francis Healthcare 2030 Strategic Plan and address the Charleston region's growing clinical needs.
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