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Donors Help Fulfill the Mission

Since 1989, the CalvertHealth
The people of the county were so eager to support the first
hospital; they made more than $2,000 in pledges at the 1919 Foundation has raised more
dedication. Neighbors with ice houses gave ice. Farmers than $10 million to help
donated fruits and vegetables.
purchase the latest medical
In the 1950s, area homemakers raised funds for an automatic washer technology, improve facilities
and dryer, as well as a freezer, for the one-story brick building. The hospital’s
history is filled with stories of those who have stepped forward to make and expand services.
meaningful gifts. “The hospital has always enjoyed strong community
support,” said Xinis, who formed the hospital’s foundation in 1989.
The Donovan family of Chesapeake Beach is just one example. “For as
long as I can remember,” said Gerald W. Donovan, “CalvertHealth has a
history of improving health care for our community. My father (Frederick Left: Frederick J. Donovan testifies at CON (Certificate
J. Donovan) served on the board. My sister, Joanie Kilmon, followed of Need) hearing in 1974. He served three terms on the
in his footsteps and served on the committee, which began focusing on hospital board and was instrumental in securing the
wellness as an integral part of health care. funds to build the new hospital in 1978.
“Donations after the death of my grandfather, Wesley Stinnett, were Photo by The Calvert Recorder
the foundation for the scholarship fund that continues today,” he added.
“Our hospital has been there for all of us – you, me, our friends and our Inset: In 1998, Capital Campaign Chairman Denny Murray
families. We are proud to do our part.” described himself as a “very grateful patient” whose life
Their generosity is mirrored by thousands more from the medical was saved in the Emergency Department after a heart
staff, board members, the auxiliary, employees, businesses, corporate attack. File Photo
vendors and caring individuals from the community. “I tell people Below: Marianne Harms’ major gift in 2016 enabled the
whatever you do will make an impact,” said Foundation board member Sheldon E. Goldberg Center for Breast Care to add exam
Maria Lubrano. “In a small way, we are all part of what is being rooms, enlarge its library and expand access for the
accomplished.” community. File Photo

“It’s very reassuring to

know CalvertHealth is
there to take care of you
when you need help.”

– Marianne Harms

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