December 1, 2003

LASTING LEGACY - A generous $5,000 donation to the endowment fund of the Cumberland Health Care Centre Foundation with the gift on behalf of the late Janet S. Christie. Morris Haugg (right) accepted on behalf of the Foundation.

Late Janet Christie bequeaths $5,000 to hospital foundation - Staff - Amherst Daily News
AMHERST - The late Janet S. Christie of Amherst has left a lasting legacy of in the form of a $5,000 donation to the endowment fund of the Cumberland Health Care Foundation. Christie's donation will benefit the health of Cumberland County residents for years to come.

A life long resident of Amherst, Christie has been a long time supporter of health related projects including the hospital auxiliary and the Above and Beyond Campaign. So it isn't surprising that in making her estate plan, she included the Cumberland Health Care Foundation as a recipient of her estate.

"Miss Christie has exhibited a true act of philanthropy. Philanthropy is based on voluntary action for the common good. It is a tradition of giving and sharing that is primary to the quality of life," Jodi Swan, managing director of the foundation said.

She added the Cumberland Health Care Foundation has a bright future in supporting various needs at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Canter. "One way we address our future is through our endowment program," added Swan. "By building those funds, we increase the financial stability of the Cumberland Health Care Centre Foundation and provide a stream of income that we can depend on.