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An anonymous donation of 22 million dollars has been made to the Yarmouth Hospital Foundation.
The massive donation was announced today during a livestream.
Managing Director of the Yarmouth Hospital Foundation, Paulette Sweeney-Goodwin, talked about what the donation will mean for the future of the community.
“This will have ramifications for generations,” said Sweeney-Goodwin. “It certainly means that we can do just that much more to support and enhance healthcare in our community.”
The Foundation has invested the donation. Up to 5% of the initial donation, amounting to at least $1,000,000 annually, will be allocated from the income it generates.
The Foundation says 85% of that will go to equipment, special projects and program enhancements at the Yarmouth Regional Hospital. 15% will go to programs and services, outside the hospital walls as long as they enhance the health and wellness of the region.
The donor has wished to remain anonymous and receive no personal recognition.
