Your gift helps improve the quality of health care across central New York.
The Friends is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing philanthropic support for Bassett Healthcare Network. We connect caring members of our community with opportunities to make a difference through the power of philanthropy.
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In it Together
Ongoing
At Bassett, we're a community. Through the "In It Together" Employee Giving Campaign, we have the opportunity to support one another in meaningful ways.
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President's Breakfast
Thursday, June 18th
Hosted by Staci Thompson, MHA, FACMPE, President and CEO of Bassett Healthcare Network. A breakfast connecting businesses, leaders, and community members.
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Fall Reception
Friday, September 18th
Join us for a reception at the historic Fenimore Farm and Country Village. Proceeds to benefit the Bassett School-Based Health Program.
Learn MoreChanging Lives: Stories of Giving
Donors, physicians and caregivers, our partners and corporate sponsors, and the communities we serve are all woven into the fabric of Bassett's history, and are vital to our future. The following stories are testament to the positive impact their generosity and support has had on the lives of others.
SPOTLIGHT
Bassett's School-Based Health Centers Can Save Lives
Bassett’s school-based health program is recognized as a leader in providing care to children who might otherwise never have the chance to see a doctor, a dentist, or a therapist. The centers provide sick care, but they also provide a child’s routine preventative care, including annual exams and immunizations. See how our program helped save the life of one of our youngest neighbors:
Legacy Gift, a Lifetime of Giving Back
VanNess Robinson was a lifelong supporter and champion of Bassett Healthcare Network, driven by a deep belief that high-quality healthcare should be accessible to everyone.
Milestone Donor Spotlight: Commitment to Preserving Access
Gates Helms Hawn grew up in Cooperstown. Hawn and his wife, Mary Ellen, have gifted over $1.5 million to various Bassett Healthcare Network Initiatives.
The Vital Role of Donations in Advancing Medical Technology
The new laparoscopic equipment we acquired through philanthropic dollars is vital for multiple types of surgeries, & allows quicker recoveries & better outcomes for our patients.
Corporate Support of Rural Healthcare: NYCM & Bassett Healthcare Network
This collaboration highlights how corporate responsibility & strategic investment in healthcare can uplift entire communities.
Ways to Give
There are many easy ways to make a gift and support any organization in Bassett Healthcare Network.
You can designate your gift to a specific area or program or make an unrestricted gift to our annual fund, so that we can use your gift to address the greatest need.
Our Corporate Partners
The Friends works with area businesses and national companies who share our interest in supporting great health care.
We extend a special thank you to our leaders in corporate sponsorship.
