It’s official! Loma Linda University Health’s monumental vision for the future, “Vision 2020: The Campaign for a Whole Tomorrow,” has passed the halfway point. As of this week, we have commitments and cash in hand for $182 million, which puts us more than halfway to our $360 million philanthropic goal. This figure represents $33 million raised since the campaign kick-off event on July 15, 2014.
That day was the big “Reveal,” the date we moved from several years of planning and ended the silent phase. With the announcement of Carol and Dennis Troeshes’ commitment of $100 million toward building the Children’s Hospital tower, we took the campaign to the public and detailed our plans for construction, research, scholarship and educational endowments and programs that will change the way we do health care and education for the future.
Since July 15, our development officers in advancement have worked intensely on major gifts. We have conducted six regional events across the United States to bring the message of Vision 2020 to our friends and partners. We continue to refine our strategy for 2015 with great momentum.
Of course, while we celebrate, we also realize that we still have a formidable goal ahead of us. This campaign represents a bold vision. I would like to acknowledge our advancement team and, most importantly, our generous donors for their part in bringing us to this historic halfway point. We look forward to the future of Vision 2020 with great confidence and deep faith.
Sincerely,
Richard Hart, MD, DrPH
President
Loma Linda University Health