Thursday March 28th, 2024 1:24PM

NGHS Foundation receives $5 million gift for hospice house

By Austin Eller News Director

The Northeast Georgia Health System Foundation has received the single largest gift commitment it has ever received, which will help pay for the construction of the system's first freestanding hospice house.

According to a press release from the health system, Charles and Diane Stephens have pledged a $5 million estate gift for the project.

“This gift is a huge milestone for Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, the Foundation and our community,” Chris Bray, president and chief development officer for the NGHS Foundation said in a prepared statement. “This gift means that NGMC will be able to serve even more hospice patients than before in a dedicated facility.” 

The construction of the hospice facility is expected to cost about $10 million, so an additional $5 million in commitments are still needed. 

Those interested in donating to Hospice of NGMC to help raise the money needed for the project can visit the donation page.

“A dedicated hospice facility is an identified need in our community, and we’re overjoyed to see it becoming a reality," Susan Bennett, executive director for Hospice of NGMC said in a prepared statement. "Many families will benefit from this gift for generations to come."

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