The constructing that can home Citadel Rock’s first most cancers heart has been formally named after the Schrader household, who made the most important donation within the hospital’s historical past to assist the mission.
The Schrader household gave $5 million to AdventHealth Citadel Rock’s Rock of Hope marketing campaign, a fundraiser supporting the most cancers heart. As of June, the marketing campaign has raised 55% of its $14 million aim.
At an occasion celebrating the naming of the Schrader Constructing, AdventHealth Rocky Mountain Area CFO Jeremy Pittman stated he’s excited to be one step nearer to providing complete medical care on the town.
“I’m simply so pleased with all of the groups which have been concerned on this group,” stated Pittman, who can also be the previous CEO of the hospital. “This is among the final puzzle items that Citadel Rock actually wants.”
Development will start on the most cancers heart, which can be on the third flooring of the Schrader Constructing, whereas fundraising is ongoing. The aim is to open the middle by late 2025.
The most cancers heart will embrace radiation remedy, chemotherapy, infusion remedy and a studying kitchen.
The companies would be the first most cancers care obtainable in Citadel Rock. Presently, sufferers should drive out of city to get chemotherapy and different remedy.
The Schrader household stated that whereas it means rather a lot to have their title on the constructing, they’re most enthusiastic about having remedy obtainable regionally to ease the burden for sufferers.
“The naming is particular and it means one thing, possibly for the legacy of the household and the grandkids that drive by it for many years to return,” Randy Schrader stated. “That stated, the true deal right here is getting most cancers care constructed up at AdventHealth Citadel Rock.”
Lisa Schrader agreed and added that there’s nonetheless work to do to assist the most cancers heart’s opening.
“It’s attending to the radiation, getting the workers in place, all of the issues that must occur to deal with that very first affected person,” she stated. “We’re going to maintain pushing ahead to get this complete mission completed as quickly as potential.”
To seek out out extra about donating to the mission, go to Donate | Rock of Hope – RMAHF.
