Making a Difference Together
Explore the donor stories, student experiences, and meaningful outcomes that demonstrate the life-changing power of philanthropy.
Donor Stories
We are so very grateful for the excellent care and generous support given by Dr. Nancy Gideon of Beacon Pediatrics and Dr. Jeffrey Hawtof of Beebe Primary Care Rehoboth and the R. Randall Rollins Center for Medical Education. Dr. Gideon and Dr. Hawtof were two of the very first members of the Beebe Medical Foundation's 1916 Club. They have also supported the Foundation's most recent campaigns: I Believe in Beebe and Sussex Supports Beebe. They are also members of the Shaw Legacy Society, including Beebe in their wills and estate plans.
The Shaw Legacy Society is named for Benjamin F. And Hellen M. Shaw, Wilmington residents who had a summer home in Rehoboth Beach. They met Beebe founders Dr. James Beebe, Sr. and Dr. Richard Beebe as patients at Beebe's medical clinic located in a cottage on Rehoboth Avenue. Mr. Shaw, who had a long history of association with the Delaware Hospital in Wilmington, recognized the need for healthcare facilities near his summer home. Through their $100,00 donation to Beebe in 1921, the Shaw family sowed the first seeds of philanthropy that would become vital to Beebe's success. This first gift funded the construction of the first Beebe Hospital. The Shaw Legacy Society was established to recognize donors who have remembered Beebe Healthcare in their will or estate plan. Members invest in Beebe's mission to provide the best care - close to home - and extend their support by making a planned legacy gift with lasting impact.
Testimonials
"Thank you very much for this generous award. I am truly honored and grateful to the Foundation and the R. Randall Rollins Center for Medical Education for supporting my away Emergency Medicine rotation . This opportunity means a great deal to me, and your support will significantly help offset the costs associated with this experience. I sincerely appreciate the foundation’s commitment to resident education to make opportunities like this possible. I am excited and I am looking forward to the rotation. Thank you again for your support."
Philande Ntock,
MDFM PGY2
Beebe Family Medicine Residency Program
R. Randall Rollins Center for Medical Education Scholarship Recipient
Foundation Funded Projects
From innovative medical equipment and technology to patient programs and facility enhancements, these projects showcase the impact of philanthropy throughout Beebe. Explore how donor generosity is helping advance healthcare and improve lives across our community.
Beebe Healthcares’ introduction of the BD EleVation Breast Biopsy System provides Improved Breast Health Diagnostics and Patient Experience with New State of the Art Imaging
Funded by the Beebe Medical Foundation, the BD EleVation Breast Biopsy System is enhancing breast care by providing a faster, minimally invasive biopsy experience with less discomfort and improved cosmetic outcomes for patients. Since its introduction, more than 300 patients have benefited from this innovative technology, which helps clinicians obtain larger tissue samples through a single insertion for more accurate diagnoses and fewer repeat procedures.
Canopy Workplace Safety Program: Protecting Those Who Provide Care
Funded by the Beebe Medical Foundation, Canopy is a wearable safety platform that helps protect healthcare team members by allowing them to discreetly request assistance and connect with nearby colleagues and Security in real time. Initially launched in Beebe’s Emergency Department and expanding across the health system, this donor-supported technology strengthens workplace safety and supports Beebe’s commitment to caring for those who care for our community.
Doll Therapy Program Enhances Dementia Care
Funded by the Beebe Medical Foundation, Beebe's innovative Doll Therapy Program provides comfort and reassurance to patients with dementia and Alzheimer's disease through a simple, evidence-based approach. The program has improved the patient experience, supported safer care environments, and contributed to a reduction in workplace violence incidents while helping patients maintain a sense of purpose and connection.
Donor Impact Reports
Beebe Medical Foundation is grateful for all those who have donated to Beebe Healthcare. You can find the impact of those donations in the below Impact Reports.