2024 Goals
To meet current and future cancer patient needs, we are raising $30 million and launching an expansion project in 2023 which will:
- Increase access and improve patient experience by increasing exam rooms from 15 to 27 and infusion bays from 34 to 44
- Facilitate centralized multi-disciplinary care by grouping all exam rooms in pods with dedicated clinical offices
- Enhance quality of life for survivors through an integrated Medical Oncology Home/Survivor Clinic
- Improve patient flow and space usage by renovating Radiation Oncology and Genetics and Research space
- Restore and add education and survivorship programs
- Accommodate more patients by expanding laboratory and pharmacy services
The project’s phases allow for uninterrupted care, include 28,000 square-feet in new construction and 18,000 square-feet in renovated space, and will be completed in fall 2025. The expansion will create jobs in construction and health care, improve recruitment and retention of medical staff, reduce travel time for patients and their families, and use materials that minimize our carbon footprint.
Learn more at https://give.mainegeneral.org/expand.
Fundraising events/Opportunities
Oct. 7, 2023: MaineGeneral’s annual Day of Hope brings our region together to honor and fundraise for our cancer community! The event features a beautiful 1.8-mile “Walk for Hope” in Augusta, an inspirational ceremony, cancer and prevention education, a Kids’ Zone, health screenings and integrative therapy sessions – all while raising critical funding for the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care to continue serving patients from across Maine. Form a team from your business, attend as a cancer survivor/fighter or even compete for the title of top fundraiser. Help show your friends and neighbors that no one has to fight cancer alone!
To register and learn more, visit https://give.mainegeneral.org/hope. Fundraising is not required and zero-cost registrations are available.
Giving Opportunities
- Honoring a Legacy, Shaping the Future Campaign – Invest in the future of cancer care in Maine through a capital gift to expand the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care. Generous people like you already have given $28 million toward our $30 million project goal – will you join them and help close that gap?
- See the vision for expansion, project timeline and more at https://give.mainegeneral.org/expand.
- Name recognition opportunities are available throughout the center’s expanded interior and grounds. Gifts may be made by businesses, individuals, groups and foundations.
- Annual Campaign – Join our President’s Circle as a Corporate Partner by contributing $1,000 or more annually to support local cancer care in the Kennebec Valley: https://give.mainegeneral.org/presidentscircle.
- Day of Hope Event Sponsorships – Leverage your business generosity each year through tiered sponsorship levels and associated corporate marketing benefits for our annual fundraising event. Visit https://give.mainegeneral.org/sponsor to learn more.
- Other giving opportunities are available. We are happy to discuss your philanthropic goals and how they might align for impact on future or present needs. Contact the Office of Philanthropy: philanthropy@mainegeneral.org, (207) 626-1809 or P.O. Box 828, Waterville, ME 04903.
Volunteer Opportunities
MaineGeneral’s Day of Hope is the primary volunteer opportunity benefiting the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care. With thousands of attendees each year, volunteers definitely make the Day of Hope a success!
Additional volunteer opportunities exist in many departments across the MaineGeneral Health system.
To learn more or to sign up, visit https://www.mainegeneral.org/about-us/volunteering.
