Philanthropy News Archive

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Creating a Legacy at BID Needham

Long-time supporters increase their commitment to their hospital and community.

A Transformative Gift

Valerie Trotman and her family donate $4.3 million, the largest gift in the hospital’s history, to expand two essential services to meet the needs of complex patients throughout the hospital.

Supporting the BID Needham Revival Fund

The Revival Fund was established in 2020 to help the hospital return to financial strength and advance critical initiatives to meet the community’s evolving needs.

Continued Excellence

As part of BID Needham’s continuous efforts to offer state-of-the-art medical care in the community, it has established the Dr. Eyre Endowment Fund for the Division of Urology.

A Day to Give

Michael Lombard recognizes that staff are essential to the hospital, now more than ever. That’s why he leveraged his gift of $125,000 to encourage and challenge other community members to support their local hospital.

Supporting a Key Need

Donors Michael Lombard and Valerie Trotman spearheaded a vital effort to bring about a new Emergency Department at BID Needham, which will further allow the hospital to support patients and families with outstanding, locally accessible healthcare.

Building Pathways, Cultivating Expertise

Building and maintaining a high level of expertise and commitment among our employees is central to the hospital’s mission and ongoing success. Thanks to an array of donor-funded initiatives, BID Needham is finding new and innovative ways to recruit and retain staff.

The ONE Gala

We invite you to join us on November 4, 2023, at the Museum of Fine Arts for The ONE Gala: Celebrating the Art of Healing. Together, we will raise funds to support our workforce and advance extraordinary patient care today, tomorrow, and for decades to come.

Support BID Needham’s Marathon Runners

Learn more about our exceptional marathoners running with Team BILH on behalf of BID Needham.

An Evening of Appreciation & Celebration

Transforming Heath Care Here 

With a foundational gift of $20 million from Valerie Trotman and her family, BID Needham has launched the most ambitious fundraising effort in its history—Transforming Health Care Here: The Campaign for Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital–Needham.

Making Things Happen Here 

Valerie Trotman and her family’s tremendous $20 million gift is the largest in BID Needham’s history and will serve as the foundation for the hospital’s ambitious Transforming Health Care Here campaign, which seeks to address the growing demand for care in the community.

Leading Transformational Change

Meet the inspiring individuals who will serve as Chairs for Transforming Health Care Here: The Campaign for Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital–Needham and learn about why they’re excited to embark upon this historic fundraising effort.