Rhode Island Hospital's Day of Giving
2024 Day of Giving Tops $450,000 Raised for Rhode Island and Hasbro Children’s Hospitals
The community came out in force to support Rhode Island and Hasbro Children’s hospitals during the annual Day of Giving on Thursday, April 11, raising an incredible $456,392!
In partnership with WJAR NBC-10 and Cumulus Media Providence, the daylong event took over the airwaves and televisions across the Ocean State to highlight the world-renowned physicians from the Lifespan Cancer Institute and the leading-edge cancer care found right here, close to home.
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An out-of-the-blue leukemia diagnosis shocked Rachel Morris, yet also inspired her to continue her pursuit of becoming a certified nurse. Today, she’s realized both a 3-year remission and her nursing goal.
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After a skydiving accident in which he experienced severe injuries that included a fractured sacrum and 7 shattered vertebrae, Michel Kuri O’Farril of Mexico City found the lifesaving surgeries he needed at Rhode Island Hospital.
2023 Day of Giving Raises $370,000
On Thursday, March 23, Rhode Island Hospital held its third annual Day of Giving telethon in partnership with NBC 10 WJAR. The event highlighted the world-renowned physicians and specialists from the Lifespan Cancer Institute, and their commitment to bringing the future of cancer care close to home.
Throughout the day, viewers across the region tuned in to hear from grateful patients and hospital staff, who shared powerful and inspiring stories of courage and hope in the face of life-threatening cancer diagnoses.
Thanks to sponsorships and the generosity of dollar-for-dollar, matching-gift-challenge donors, a total of $370,000 was raised, with day-of proceeds benefiting The Malloy Strong Fund at Rhode Island Hospital, which provides general support including financial, physical, and emotional assistance for patients undergoing cancer treatment.