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NOVEMBER 2024
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Julie Levine Assistant Vice President Major Gifts & Planned Giving
Maya Olimpio Marketing Project Co-ordinator
Julie, a strategic leader with extensive nonprofit and healthcare fundraising experience, joins The Cooper Foundation as Assistant Vice President of Major and Planned Giving. Previously, she launched a principal gifts program at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and served as East Coast Director of Major Gifts for Hadassah. Her expertise will be invaluable in enhancing The Cooper Foundation's fundraising efforts.
Maya joins The Cooper Foundation as a Marketing Co-ordinator, bringing a strong foundation in marketing strategy, brand development and content creation. Her experience includes boosting engagement for hospitality clients, coordinating major events and leading social media campaigns. Maya is excited to apply her skills to elevate The Cooper Foundation’s mission and drive impactful community engagement.
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We are proud to celebrate two remarkable milestones for our esteemed board member and ESPN NFL National Correspondent, Sal Paolantonio: Induction into the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame – Honored at the 45th Annual Gala in Illinois, this recognition highlights Sal’s outstanding contributions to the world of professional sports. Inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award for Journalism & Broadcasting Excellence – Presented at the 101st UNICO National Italian American Awards Gala, this award celebrates Sal’s exceptional impact on journalism and broadcasting. Board Member Sal Paolantonio Honored for Excellence in Sports Journalism and Broadcasting
A Philadelphia-based sports reporter, author, and long-time supporter of The Cooper Foundation, Sal continues to inspire through his achievements and dedication. Congratulations, Sal, on these well- deserved honors! Pictured: The Cooper Foundation’s Lisa Morina, Senior Vice President & Chief Philanthropy Officer & Sal Paolantonio, Board Member & ESPN NFL National Correspondent.
Forman Family Foundation Honored as 2024 Outstanding Foundation at National Philanthropy Day
Congratulations to our incredible board member Donna Forman and the Forman Family Foundation for being honored as this year’s “Outstanding Foundation” at the 2024 National Philanthropy Day hosted by the Association for Fundraising Professionals NJ: Southern Chapter. This well-deserved recognition highlights Donna and Rick Forman's Family Foundation’s extraordinary commitment to philanthropy and positive impact in our community. We are so proud and grateful to have such compassionate and inspiring leaders driving change alongside us. Pictured: Karly Forman Cohen, Lindsay Forman Capecci, Donna & Rick Forman
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 TRIAD1828 CENTRE • Camden, NJ Register now for 2025! The Red Hot Gala promises to be an unforgettable evening of elegance, entertainment and purpose to support the extraordinary work of Cooper.
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Pink Roses Teal Magnolias DoubleTree by Hilton Cherry Hill, NJ SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2025 Raising funds for breast and gynecological cancer at MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2025 Cooper Cup Golf Outing Ramblewood Country Club Mt Laurel, NJ
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Record-Breaking Night: Nearly $4 Million Raised at the Cooper Red Hot Gala! PHILLY SPORTS COMMUNITY HEROES RON AND LIZ JAWORSKI HONORED . More than 1,000 guests gathered at the 14th Annual Cooper Red Hot Gala, celebrating a record-breaking night of philanthropy. The event raised nearly $4 million to support Cooper’s healthcare and community initiatives, with honorees Ron and Liz Jaworski recognized for their extraordinary contributions to the region. Hosted at the TRIAD1828 CENTRE, attendees mingled with NFL greats while enjoying a night of community spirit and generosity. Since its inception, the Red Hot Gala has raised close to $25 million, helping to fund essential health and wellness programs throughout South Jersey.
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Major & Planned Gift Officer - MD Anderson at Cooper
Are you a goal-driven fundraiser with proven experience and a dynamic personality? This role provides an opportunity to work with various departments within the health system, cultivate donor pipelines and support our $3 billion campus transformation.
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The Barbara T. Ferraro Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation Donates $50,000 for Ovarian Cancer Research The Barbara T. Ferraro Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation has donated $50,000 to support pioneering ovarian cancer research at MD Anderson The ongoing partnership between the Barbara T. Ferraro Ovarian Cancer
Research Foundation and Cooper reflects a shared commitment to improving lives and supporting groundbreaking research. With the gynecologic cancer program at Cooper being the largest and most experienced program in South Jersey, this collaboration not only honors Barbara T. Ferraro's legacy but also aims to pave the way for new therapies and improved care for women experiencing ovarian cancer.
Cancer Center at Cooper, bringing their total contribution to $100,000 this year.
This funding will advance crucial local research into the NRF2 and KEAP1 genes, which play a significant role in cancer cell resistance to chemotherapy and immunotherapy. By targeting these genes, researchers hope to find ways to enhance the effectiveness of chemotherapy and immunotherapy to kill cancer cells.
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COOPER: COMMUNITY IMPACT AND INNOVATIONS IN 2024
Cooper Named to Newsweek’s Best-In-State Hospitals 2025 Cooper has been named one of America’s Best-In- State Hospitals 2025 by Newsweek – the only hospital in South Jersey among the top 10 in New Jersey. This mark of distinction was awarded following a rigorous vetting process in which Newsweek—in partnership with consumer data company Statista— performed analytics on patient satisfaction, clinical outcomes, safety, and quality of care at hospitals nationwide.
Accreditation Milestones
SLEEP SERVICES AT CAPE REGIONAL REACHES 15-YEAR ACCREDITATION MILESTONE VEIN CENTER EARNS ACCREDITATION BY THE INTERSOCIETAL ACCREDITATION COMMISSION
Cooper Makes America’s Best Employers List for Fourth Consecutive Year
Cooper was named one of America’s Best-in-State Employers by Forbes, one of only 11 health systems in New Jersey to make the Forbes list in 2024.
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COOPER’S CENTER FOR HEALING LAUNCHES MOBILE HEALTH VAN FOR CAMDEN Cooper’s Center for Healing has launched a mobile health van to support individuals with substance use disorders in Camden. Funded by a $341,000 opioid settlement grant, the van offers medical care, harm reduction, and support services. Partnering with local groups like Seeds of Hope Ministries, the unit will provide year-round, community- based care.
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COOPER NEWS SNIPPETS
MD ANDERSON AT COOPER BECOMES ONE OF ONLY 20 HEALTH SYSTEMS WORLDWIDE TO OFFER NONINVASIVE HISTOTRIPSY FOR TREATING LIVER CANCER CHAIRMAN ANNOUNCES JOB TRAINING, APPRENTICE PROGRAM OUTREACH INITIATIVE TO CAMDEN RESIDENTS, DIVERSE BUSINESSES COOPER RECEIVES “WE VALUE OUR VETERANS” AWARD FROM NEW JERSEY GOVERNOR’S DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
COOPER HONORS JIM BACA AND SAMANTHA MILLSPAUGH AS ARMED FORCES PERSON OF THE YEAR HONOREES FOR 2024
MEDICAL TEAM RETURNS TO TANZANIA TO PROVIDE MEDICAL EDUCATION
COOPER RESEARCHERS COLLABORATE TO PATENT FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND ULTRASOUND- PRESSURE TECHNOLOGY TO STUDY HEART AND VASCULAR FUNCTION
COOPER OFFERS SURGICAL THERAPY FOR OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA
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GENEROSITY HIGHLIGHTS
EMPOWERING YOUTH: OPERATION BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUCCESS Operation Back-to-School successfully provided thousands of backpacks filled with school supplies to students at KIPP Cooper Norcross Academy (KCNA) across four schools. Thanks to the generosity of Cooper employees, we aim to equip every student with a new backpack for the upcoming school year, fostering academic success and supporting Camden's youth. Your support truly makes a difference! "Our partnership with Operation Backpack supports families by providing school supplies, helping students overcome barriers and thrive," said Lisa Morina, Senior Vice President & Chief Philanthropy Officer at The Cooper Foundation.
BACKPACKS BRING BRIGHT BEGINNINGS TO CAPE MAY STUDENTS In August, The Cooper Foundation donated 100 backpacks at the CGC Love Center’s Youth Explosion event, helping students start the school year strong with the supplies they need to succeed.
SUMMER READING CELEBRATION
Celebrating Young Readers: A Summer of Success in Literacy, Learning, and Community Engagement at St. Joseph’s Pro-Cathedral School! This summer, we proudly celebrated the achievements of our young readers at the Summer Reading Graduation Celebration at St. Joseph’s Pro- Cathedral School. The Cooper Learning Center, in collaboration with Cooper Behavioral Health, is dedicated to supporting local children and families through literacy programs. By extending our efforts beyond the health system walls, we are committed to improving learning and reading skills for K-4 students in Camden at no cost to families.
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