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runwith theDocs
Some of the region’smost well-lovedOB/GYNandMaternal Fetal
Medicine physicians, donors, and sponsors raisedmore than $32,000
for Virtua’s comprehensive perinatal bereavement programduring the
“Runwith theDocs” 5K and 1-Mile FunWalk at Virtua.
carzntoyz
Thanks to a $35,000 gift from the Carz N’ Toyz organization, the
lobby of the Marvin Samson Foundation Pediatrics and Pediatric
Intensive Care Units at Virtua Voorhees was transformed into a
special Family Lounge. Carz N’ Toyz is a dedicated Virtua
Foundation community partner and has raised more than $55,000
to support pediatric services at Virtua. The organization’s mission is
to bring smiles to the faces of hospitalized children.
ott’s restaurants
Ott’s Restaurants-MDWGroup, presented a check for $35,000 to the
PennMedicine Virtua Cancer Program in support of the Tyanna Barre
O’Brien Breast CareComfort fund.
The funds were raised at Ott’s annual golf outing inOctober during
Breast Cancer AwarenessMonth. Their giftwill support patients
undergoing breast cancer treatment at Virtuawith education programs
andbasic needs such as wigs, scarves and transportation.
Over the past five years, Ott’s Restaurants-MDWGroup, has raisedmore
than $125,000 at thier annual golfing event held at the Ramblewood
Country Club.
Breastfest 2015
Breast Fest is the signature event of the Tyanna BarreO’Brien
Foundation. Createdby fiveO’Brien sisters, the foundation hosts
events throughout the year. TheO’Brien sisters have raised $128,000
and counting for a fund named in honor of their latemother, Tyanna.
spirit of halloween
Since 2011, the costume store Spirit Halloween has raisedmore than
$200,000 for Virtua’s Child Life Program. Their annual Spirit of Children
campaign helps tomake hospital stays less scary for children. Spirit’s gift
will be used to support child life services at VirtuaMemorial andVirtua
Voorhees in the pediatric emergency departments, pediatric imaging,
and the inpatient units.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Partnerships make all the difference in the world! We are thankful to work beside many
generous organizations and individuals throughout South Jersey that host events and
fund raise in support of patients at Virtua.