Why We Give

Improving Patient Experience Through Legacy Giving

During her time as a volunteer at Morristown Medical Center, the late Judy Abrams always found new ways to make patients more comfortable during their hospital stay.

Catherine Cavanaugh’s Legacy Was Built on Giving Creatively to Her Community

Catherine “Cam” Cavanaugh was the ideal benefactor, supporting various needs at Morristown Medical Center using different types of gifts, including those made in her will and gift annuities.

Joe Longo

Joe Longo’s life was saved not once, but twice, thanks to the expert medical care he received at Morristown Medical Center. He’s showing his gratitude with an estate gift.

Dedicated With A Capital D

For decades,the Sichels have been passionate advocates for the Morristown community. This heightened awareness for helping others led them to launch the Cardiac Patient Support Fund at Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute for underserved community members who need financial support for treatments and medications.

Cruising Couple Adored Classic Cars and Charity

After their passing, the Turnquist estate was earmarked to allocate a generous gift from the Turnquist Family Foundation and a bequest to benefit the Pain Management Center at Morristown Medical Center.

Painting a Life of Generous Giving

Every brush stroke mattered to the late Harry Kalish, who passed away in 2015. Proud of his watercolors and photography, Kalish, an engineer for Bell Laboratories, donated many of them to line the hallways of Morristown Medical Center.

Farrow Legacy Gift Facilitates PICU Expansion

Through the establishment of a charitable remainder unitrust (CRUT), the estate of J. Willard Farrow recently directed $353,000 to support the expansion and renovation of the Joan and Edward Foley Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Goryeb Children’s Hospital.

Living Large

Dr. Henry Kim chases after thrills every chance he gets. For many years, his favorite pastime was helicopter skiing in Canada. He looked forward to it each year, right up until his 73rd birthday. He stayed at a lodge mid-mountain, and a helicopter dropped him and a guide at the top. Then, he'd ski around the trees and down the slopes.

Patient Going Strong Following New Heart Procedure

Lloyd Charlton celebrated his 90th birthday in style. At a party last year, to the delight of the crowd gathered, he and his 20-year-old granddaughter, Bridget Charlton, tap danced together to the song "Chattanooga Choo Choo." Their soft-shoe debut proved especially poignant as Mr. Charlton came close to missing this milestone altogether.

From Grief to Giving

At one of the darkest times in Annette Cito’s life, there were moments of kindness. In March 1988, her husband, Michael, was admitted to Morristown Medical Center.

Philanthropic Couple ‘Spreads the Wealth’

Alden and Dorothy “Doll” Siegel decided long ago that they didn’t need a yacht or a jet or a trip around the world. Instead, their priority has been to use their extra dollars to improve others’ quality of life.

Myra Brookfield

For 125 years, Morristown Medical Center has focused on providing exceptional care close to home. That vision began with the generosity of one inspirational supporter: Miss Myra Brookfield.

Elaine Andrecovich: Investing in the Future

Elaine Andrecovich became one of the youngest Brookfield Legacy Society members by including a gift in her will to the Foundation for Morristown Medical Center.

Doctor’s Orders: A Healthy Dose of Giving

Pediatrician Anthony Zangara, MD, is so enthusiastic about being a member of the Brookfield Legacy Society that he shares its pamphlets with his Morristown Medical Center colleagues.

Andrew Bruen

Legacy giving at age 28? Andrew Bruen tells you why it’s important at any age.

Mary and Bob Courtemanche

Mary and Bob Courtemanche still smile when they describe their years of raising two boys, now ages 33 and 30. “There were stitches—lots of stitches,” Mrs. Courtemanche laughs. Their go-to hospital: Morristown Medical Center.

Candice Bolte

A retired New Jersey schoolteacher, Candice Bolte knows the importance of making a difference in the lives of others. That desire extends to helping the Foundation for Morristown Medical Center expand their excellent health-care services for individuals and families in the Morristown community.

Lloyd and Dorothy Huck

A philanthropist, avid aviation enthusiast, and respected business leader, J. Lloyd Huck, Jr., lived a life of joy and exceptional generosity. As former hospital board chairman, Augusta Stone Award recipient, and Foundation trustee emeritus, his lifelong community commitment included advancing exceptional health care for patients of Morristown Medical Center.

Gift of Insurance Policy Benefits Goryeb Children’s Hospital

Vincent (Vince) Creo's involvement with Goryeb Children's Hospital at Morristown Medical Center began with the birth of his daughter, Meredith. Born in Sam's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) 14 years ago, Meredith and her father have been raising funds and awareness for the hospital's pediatric care services for more than five years.

Norman Rosenfarb

At age 72, Mr. Norman B. Rosenfarb considers himself a happy and lucky person. He has received treatment at Morristown Medical Center only once or twice, yet he fully believes that supporting the hospital is a way to put his money to good use.

Robert and Mary Welch

The year was 1971, and Robert Welch was on a cruise that had stopped in San Juan, Puerto Rico, when he fleetingly spotted a beautiful young woman. He knew he had to meet her.

Dr. John Salaki

You can hear the passion in Dr. John Salaki's voice when he talks about giving to Morristown Medical Center, where he has practiced medicine for more than 30 years and where five generations of his family have received care.

Dr. Mary Ann LoFrumento

Mary Ann LoFrumento, MD, a nationally renowned pediatrician at Morristown Medical Center (Goryeb Children's Hospital), is passionate about meeting the medical needs of local children. With over two decades of expertise, Dr. LoFrumento has written newborn and child-rearing books, has produced child development videos, and has appeared as a guest on radio and television programs.

Dr. Richard J. Kline

In all of his schooling and places of employment, Richard J. Kline, MD, heard one consistent message: it is our inherent duty to give back to help our fellow man. It's natural for him to see Morristown Medical Center as the place to help. The deep affinity he developed toward his profession, colleagues, and patients over the years makes it an easy choice.

Ed Reid

Longtime donor Ed Reid wanted to be clear on one point regarding his two recent donations of $1 million each in gift annuities toward Campaign 3SIXTY at the Foundation for Morristown Medical Center: "No one had to twist my arm."

Eileen O. Brown

If you visit the Carol G. Simon Cancer Center on a Wednesday, you will likely find Eileen O. Brown, 81, singing to the accompaniment of piano player Bob Egan. "I have been singing for 18 years at the hospital," she says proudly. "I love singing."

George L. Shinn

When George L. Shinn retired from a career in investment banking at age 60, he certainly didn't take it easy in his golden years. Instead, he made two bold moves: First he bought an airplane, and then he started graduate classes, the first step to his second career as a college professor.

Grant Van Siclen Parr

When Grant Van Siclen Parr started as an orderly at Morristown Medical Center in the early '60s, the Wesleyan University student had no idea that this chance employment would alter both the trajectory of his career path and the future of cardiovascular medicine in New Jersey.

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