The Falmouth-based nonprofit leads a statewide effort to reduce the impact of cancer in Maine by investing in programs that advance cancer prevention, increase screening and improve access to care for all.
The hospital serves a year-round population of 5,500. But a seasonal spike of summer residents and visitors puts total visits at 70,000 yearly. The $41.3 million project is underway to expand and modernize the campus.
The site of a general store destroyed by fire in 2023 will be rebuilt as a restaurant and collaborative facility. An inn will be repurposed as a research facility and student housing.
This year’s campaign came as many Mainers faced greater hardship due to the government shutdown and its impact on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, more commonly known as SNAP.
The donation will fund the launch of the SHAW Challenge, a four-year initiative designed to transform how Maine communities address the youth mental health crisis in schools and communities.
The gift accelerates a campaign to raise $15 million for a campus expansion to include a 13,000-square-foot clubhouse addition to serve teens and young adults. The goal is to start construction in late 2026.