Many Ways to Support Us
Winchester Hospital has grown remarkably during the last century. But what is unchanged is the financial support that Winchester Hospital continues to receive from our generous and giving community.
When Winchester Hospital opened its doors in a refurbished home in 1912, it had just one operating room and a handful of patient beds. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of members of the Visiting Nurse Association, enough donations were raised to build a new hospital to support the growing health care needs of area residents. These visionary women looked to the generous spirit of the community for support. This unwavering community support has made us what we are today, and what we will be tomorrow.
Our work would not be possible without the generous friends who share our commitment. We invite you to learn about the many ways in which you can donate to Winchester Hospital.
Donors can specify that their gifts be directed to a particular medical specialty, such as cardiovascular care, surgical care, cancer care and others. However, unrestricted gifts support our most important initiatives and needs in patient care, training and technology.
Memorials & Tributes
To express your admiration and love for a loved one or friend, or to remember someone who has passed away, you may make a memorial or tribute gift to Winchester Hospital.
There are many special occasions to remember those we admire and love — Mother’s and Father’s days, graduations, birthdays, weddings and anniversaries.
A tribute or memorial gift to Winchester Hospital is not only a thoughtful remembrance, it will help to ensure excellent choices in health care and the ongoing development of innovative programs and services that will be available to you, your family and your neighbors should the need ever arise.
To show someone you care or to remember a loved one, you may make an online donation now. If you would like additional information, please contact the Winchester Hospital Foundation Office at 781.756.2156 or email Denise Flynn.
Suggested Obituary Language
If you would like to suggest that family and friends may make a memorial gift to Winchester Hospital, here is suggested language that may be used for an obituary or other tribute:
In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Winchester Hospital in memory of [name of deceased] to support patient care. Please send your gift to: Winchester Hospital Foundation, 41 Highland Avenue,Winchester, MA 01890. You also may make a gift to Winchester Hospital online at Giving.LaheyHealth.org/Donate.
Champions of Care
During your time at Winchester Hospital, did a nurse, physician, other staff member, or volunteer go above and beyond to provide superb care? Did a caregiver go out of his or her way to make sure that you were comfortable, offer you encouragement or help address your concerns?
If so, you may wish to make a donation in honor of someone who made a difference to you. Your “Champion of Care” will receive an acknowledgment letter and a pin that designates him or her as a Champion of Care. This recognition of both their personal commitment and professional expertise is highly rewarding for our staff.
The greatest benefit of making a gift to the Champions of Care program is knowing that you are making a difference in the lives of others. Winchester Hospital is a nonprofit medical center. Your gifts enable us to attract highly qualified staff, buy vital new equipment, expand and refurbish medical facilities, fund physician and nursing education, offer patient education and support groups, and support essential hospital services.
If you’d like to honor a Winchester Hospital caregiver in this special way, you may make an online donation now.
First Steps
When each new bundle of joy arrives at Winchester Hospital, we sound chimes throughout the building to welcome our tiniest newcomers. Our First Steps program offers a meaningful way for you to celebrate your baby’s arrival — and make a caring gift to future newborns.
Honor a newborn with a gift that supports vital needs in Maternal Child Health, including the Special Care Nursery and Mother Baby Unit. The baby’s name will be displayed on a commemorative footprint plaque on the distinctive donor wall outside the Mother Baby Unit. For more information, please contact Nancy Breton, 781.756.2158.
Securities
When you donate long-term appreciated securities to Winchester Hospital, you can claim the full value of the gift as a charitable deduction.
Gifts of securities — such as individual stocks, bonds, or mutual fund shares — can benefit both you and Winchester Hospital. A gift of securities has tax benefits that increase the value of your gift. This may allow you to make a larger gift than if you first sold the securities and then donated the net proceeds.
For assistance in making a gift of securities, please email or call us at 781.756.2156.
Leadership Giving
Winchester Hospital has grown remarkably for more than a century. But what is unchanged is the financial support that we continue to receive from our generous and giving community.
As our health care system continues to evolve, our hospital will be ever more dependent on philanthropic support to sustain its nonprofit mission of caring for the Winchester community. We invite you to become a philanthropy leader by making an annual gift of $1,000 or more. Your commitment will touch the lives of many patients and families we care for every day.
Leadership levels include:
Visionary* $25,000+
Champion* $10,000 to $24,999
Ambassador $5,000 to $9,999
Benefactor $2,500 to $4,999
Patron $1,000 to $2,499
* Members are also eligible for systemwide recognition and benefits.
Please click here to become a leader and invest in the future of care at Winchester Hospital.
To learn more, please call Denise Flynn at Winchester Hospital at 781.756.2156.
Corporate Giving
With corporate support, we invest in the newest technologies, recruit the best clinical talent and offer the finest specialized care.
We are so grateful for the sponsorship support we receive for our fundraising events and are eager to partner with other businesses that would like to become involved.
By partnering with corporate sponsors, we are able to offer a range of programs and screenings to promote health and well-being. Sponsorship opportunities are available at all levels for our events. Your company may also support Winchester Hospital by making a one-time gift or ongoing donation. Learn more about corporate giving.
Donor-Advised Funds
Use your donor-advised fund (DAF) to make a gift to Winchester Hospital. Questions? Please contact Denise Flynn at 781.756.2155.
A donor-advised fund (DAF) functions as a personal charitable savings account with tax benefits as you make contributions to your DAF. Once you create a DAF, your funds are invested and grow tax-free. Interested in learning more about DAFs? Read information from the National Philanthropic Trust here.
Planned Giving
Planned giving may take the form of bequests and annuities. It could involve naming Winchester Hospital in your will, or perhaps making the hospital a beneficiary of your retirement plan. Whatever form your gift may take, please know it will be greatly treasured and sincerely appreciated.
Planned gifts — so named because of the thoughtful planning that tends to accompany them — can take a number of different forms. Many of these gifts allow both you and Winchester Hospital to benefit at the same time.
Individuals who have given a life income gift, a distribution from a retirement plan or have included Winchester Hospital in their will or estate plan become members of the Lahey Health Legacy Society
To learn more about making a planned gift to Winchester Hospital, please email or call us at 781.756.2156.
The Richard C. Heidbreder, MD, Patient Comfort Fund
Your gift to the Richard C. Heidbreder, MD, Patient Comfort Fund will help positively affect the quality of life and dignity of our cancer patients.
The fund was established in 2011 in honor of Dr. Heidbreder, who as Winchester Hospital’s Medical Director of Radiation Oncology was known for his compassion and kindness. Dr. Heidbreder expressly wanted the fund to help patients with expenses outside the standard cancer treatment.
Today, the fund is an essential resource for Winchester Hospital’s cancer patients. Your gift to the fund helps supply patients with gift cards for everyday needs, as well as helping with the cost of supportive therapies like massage, acupuncture and yoga, all provided through Winchester Hospital’s Center for Healthy Living in Woburn. Read more.
Sally Willing Fund for Cancer Survivorship
Cancer survivors often feel at a loss with many unanswered questions as they readjust to life and a “new normal.” The Sally Willing Fund for Cancer Survivorship supports cancer patients and their friends and family members with a special focus on improving quality of life after active treatment.
Your gift to the Willing Fund supports vital cancer survivorship programs including financial counseling, nutrition, exercise and alternative therapies. The fund was established in 2016 in honor of the late Sally Willing, a Winchester Hospital volunteer for 37 years. To make a gift online, complete our donation form and be sure to enter the Sally Willing Fund as the purpose of your gift.
Matching Gifts
Many companies offer matching gift programs that enhance charitable contributions made by their employees, which could double your gift to Winchester Hospital.
Our hospital benefits from the increased donation, and you may qualify for a higher category of recognition when your gift is matched.
If your company or parent company does offer a matching gift program, your personnel or human resources department can provide you with a form that you can send in with your donation.
You may make an online donation now or mail your gift to the Winchester Hospital Foundation, 41 Highland Avenue, Winchester, MA 01890. To find out if your employer will match your gift, go to our Matching Gift Company Directory and type in the name of your company.
For Colleagues
Colleagues and volunteers working every day at Winchester Hospital have great pride in providing world-class, compassionate care to our patients. Care2Share, our colleague giving program, offers an opportunity for individuals to make gifts to the hospital.
In the past 10 years, colleagues have given a staggering $6.4 million to our members of the Lahey Health System, including Winchester Hospital.
Funds raised year-round from Care2Share help us recruit and retain top staff, keep our equipment up-to-date, make improvements to our physical plant and purchase new technology. They help us deliver world-class care to our patients and provide a workplace we can be proud of. Gifts become part of Winchester Hospital’s unrestricted funds. This means the funds can be used where they are most urgently needed to keep us on the cutting edge of care.
To make a gift to Care2Share online, click here. See more details here.
For more information, email or call Denise Flynn at 781.756.2156
