OMC Foundation marks record year for donations

Published 1:30 am Friday, December 21, 2018

PORT ANGELES — The Olympic Medical Center Foundation has completed a record year of giving in 2018 — with $892,496 going to or on behalf of OMC.

The foundation presented its final donation of $45,000 to OMC at its board of commissioners’ meeting on Wednesday to purchase equipment for the new addition to the OMC Cancer Center in Sequim ($25,000) and to further nursing education at Peninsula College ($20,000).

Of the total donations, more than $463,000 went towards the expansion of the cancer center, said Bruce Skinner, foundation executive director.

“Counting pledges from donors, we have now raised over $1.1 million in the last two years toward the expansion,” said Karen Rogers, OMC Foundation board member.

The foundation also recognized two groups that have contributed to the Sequim Cancer Care expansion for several years: the Mad Hatter’s Tea and Sunland Drive for the Cure.

The foundation continues to generate additional money for the purchase of cancer center equipment.

“We hope that many local people will become a part of this fundraising effort,” Skinner said.

“It’s an opportunity for people to leave a lasting legacy, and 100 percent of the monies raised will go towards the project,” he said.

“There are also naming rights opportunities.”

Those interested in more information or in making a donation can call the OMC Foundation office at 360-417-7144, or email bruce@omhf.org.