Philanthropy News Archive
Donor Stories Archive
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.
An Expression of Gratitude
Inspired by the high-quality care their family has received, longtime BID Needham donors Frank and Deb Antin continue to support the hospital with a generous contribution to the Transforming Health Care Here Campaign.
A Lifelong Connection
Michael Lombard’s remarkable gift to The Transforming Health Care Here Campaign builds on a history of family support that spans generations. We sat down with Lombard—who is an Advisor Emeritus and Campaign Chair—to discuss his longstanding relationship with BID Needham and continued investment as a philanthropic leader.
An Investment in Compassionate Care
Jeannie and Jonathan Lavine’s $3 million gift to the Transforming Health Care Here Campaign is advancing critical hospital priorities and making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients, families, and staff.