Annual Philanthropy Report 2025 | The Cooper Founda…

When Tess suffered a traumatic brain injury, her family turned to Cooper in the midst of unimaginable heartbreak. Under the care of Dr. Felock and Nurse Deborah Cosgrove, Tess was treated with profound dignity and compassion during her final days. Honoring Tess’s wish to be an organ donor became her family’s final act of love. On the day they said goodbye, Nurse Cosgrove stayed beyond her shift to accompany Tess and support her family—an act of humanity that will never be forgotten. In their darkest moment, Tess’s family found not only clinical excellence, but grace. Turning Pain into Purpose

“In the midst of chaos and heartbreak, we encountered extraordinary compassion. Cooper wasn’t just a hospital—it became the place where Tess’s final wish was honored, and where we found humanity when we needed it most.”

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