“Mr. & Mrs. Coldren’s significant donation to the WellSpan Ephrata Cancer Center will ensure this valuable resource for the community will continue to be a beacon of hope for individuals on their own cancer journey,” says James Stuccio, senior vice president of WellSpan’s east region. “We’re honored that the care we provided the pair in their own time of need made such an important impact and we know this generosity will benefit so many more for years to come.”
Both Donald and Leslie received care at WellSpan Health through the years, but it was the personalized care involved in Leslie’s cancer treatment in 2011 that left a lasting impression on her husband. She passed away later that year. Donald passed away in the spring of 2024.
“Through the years he spoke very highly of how his wife was cared for at the cancer center and he saw this as an opportunity to personally give back to the organization," said John Porter, former executive vice president and chief operating officer for WellSpan Health and former president of WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital.
“The Coldren’s donation is a testament to the generosity of our communities across central Pennsylvania,” said Harvey Green, senior vice president and chief development officer, WellSpan Health. “Year in and year out the philanthropic resolve we see in patients and individuals interested in giving back helps WellSpan meet its mission as the leading non-profit health system serving the region.”
To learn more about WellSpan’s philanthropy programs and regional giving opportunities, visit www.WellSpan.org/Philanthropy.
The WellSpan Cancer Institute brings together experts and specialists from various disciplines to tailor treatment to a patient’s specific needs, offering the latest advancements in medical technology and techniques. For more on the comprehensive care offered across central Pennsylvania, visit www.WellSpan.org/Cancer.
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