SUSSEX SUPPORTS BEEBE HEALTHCARE
Beebe Healthcare and the Beebe Medical Foundation proudly announce the successful completion of the Sussex Supports Beebe Healthcare Campaign, a historic philanthropic initiative that raised more than $60 million to expand access, support innovation and ensure high-quality healthcare for the future of Sussex County.
Launched in 2021, the comprehensive campaign was designed to reinforce Beebe's core service lines while expanding new programs essential to a rapidly growing community. Guided by a commitment to accessible, community-centered care, the campaign invested in patient experience, talent development, and infrastructure, strengthening Beebe Healthcare's foundation for sustained excellence.
Community generosity fueled critical expansions across Beebe, including:
- The R. Randall Rollins Center for Medical Education – strengthens Beebe’s physician pipeline by training new Family Medicine Resident Physicians and builds on the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing century commitment to educate new nurses and grow healthcare talent locally in Sussex County.
- Beebe’s Mobile Health fleet – brings care to the community and connects neighborhoods across the county directly to preventive care, screenings, and behavioral health services.
- The Center for Breast Health, the only nationally accredited breast center in Delaware, expanded Oncology Services at the Robert & Eolyne Tunnell Cancer Center and South Coastal Cancer Center – ensuring access to world-class cancer care close to home.
- Beebe’s Cardiovascular Institute, including a new fourth cardiac catheterization lab – supporting the region’s most advanced heart-care capabilities.
These investments, totaling $60,076,961, reflect donor’s belief in the strength and talent of Beebe’s physicians, nurses, clinical teams, and administrators—professionals who serve Sussex County with exceptional skill and deep compassion.
Historic Levels of Community Commitment
The campaign succeeded because of the extraordinary generosity of thousands of donors, including families making their first contribution to philanthropy, long-time supporters who have championed Beebe for decades, and the steadfast members of Beebe Medical Foundation’s 1916 Leadership Giving Club, whose year-after-year commitment forms the backbone of Beebe philanthropy.
Transformational investments from the Rocco A. and Mary Abessinio Foundation, the Delaware Atlantis Fund, the Ma-Ran Foundation, and major gifts from several Anonymous donors and the Estate of Robert J. and Lois H. White set the pace for others to join. Strategic support from federal and state partners, including American Rescue Plan Act funds and Congressionally Directed Spending, empowered Beebe to advance its Mobile Community Outreach and Behavioral Health programs. Support from Highmark BluePrints for the Community helped build the new Long Neck Primary Care and Family Medicine Residency Practice.
Leadership Reflections
“Reaching this milestone is a testament to what makes Sussex County so extraordinary,” said David A. Tam, MD, MBA, CPHE, FACHE, President & CEO of Beebe Healthcare. “This community understands that healthcare is a shared investment in our future. Because of this generosity, Beebe is stronger, more innovative, and more prepared to meet the needs of a rapidly growing region.”
“The campaign demonstrates the essential role philanthropy plays in ensuring high-quality, accessible care,” said Khalil Saliba, Chair of the Beebe Medical Foundation Board. “The generosity of our donors has expanded programs, elevated services, and ensured that Beebe remains a leader in community health.”
“This achievement reflects years of trust, engagement, and shared purpose,” said Kay Young, Executive Director of Development. “Every gift—large or small—helped build critical programs to improve the health of our community. We are deeply grateful to the 1916 Leadership Giving Club, whose steady commitment strengthens Beebe year after year.”
“Serving as Campaign Chair has been one of the greatest honors of my life,” said Ann Raskauskas, Chair of the Sussex Supports Beebe Healthcare Campaign. “This milestone represents dedication from people in every corner of Sussex County who care deeply about Beebe’s ability to grow and care for our growing community.”
Looking Ahead
As Sussex County continues its rapid growth, Beebe Healthcare will build on this campaign’s momentum to expand specialty access, invest in technology and emerging care models, strengthen the healthcare workforce, and continue delivering exceptional, compassionate care close to home.
To learn more about Beebe Healthcare’s priorities or explore opportunities for ongoing support, visit beebemedicalfoundation.org or call 302-644-2900.
PEOPLE CARING FOR PEOPLE
Beebe Healthcare is an institution woven into the fabric of a culturally diverse and demographically inclusive population—one that has always looked out for its own. It is with this fact in mind that our leadership and a team of talented design and engineering experts have come together to champion mindful investments in expert clinical staff, innovative technology, and accessible infrastructure to benefit the growing communities we serve.