Press Releases

Inaugural Recipients of Linda Brand Scholarship Program Announced

May 3, 2024

In memory of Cooper’s Linda Brand (1948-2023) The Cooper Foundation recently announced the recipients of the inaugural Linda Brand Scholarship, a testament to the enduring legacy of a beloved leader…

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The Cooper Foundation Appoints Lisa Morina as Senior Vice President and Chief Philanthropy Officer

March 25, 2024

The Cooper Foundation has promoted Lisa Morina to senior vice president and chief philanthropy officer of The Cooper Foundation. Morina joined The Cooper Foundation in 2023 in the role of vice president of advancement for corporate relations.

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CCPD No Shave November Funds donated to The Cooper Foundation in Memory of Fallen Officer 

December 6, 2023

Members of the Camden County Police Department’s FOP Lodge 218 and CCPD commanders presented a check to The Cooper Foundation for cancer research at MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper.…

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1,500 Camden Seniors Receive Holiday Meals Thanks to Generous Local Organizations

November 22, 2023

A Thanksgiving holiday meal tradition continues again this year thanks to the generosity of a local anonymous family and group of prominent Camden organizations that have joined forces to bring…

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First Harvest Credit Union Raises Funds for MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper Through its Charitable Journey Pink Ribbon Message Tradition

November 17, 2023

The First Harvest Credit Union Charitable Journey program raised $1,100 to help Breast Cancer patients. Funds were donated to the Cooper Foundation, with proceeds benefiting the MD Anderson Cancer Center…

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The Cooper Foundation Receives $50,000 from TD Bank To Support Program Tackling Social Barriers to Health

October 26, 2023

The Cooper Foundation was recently awarded a $50,000 grant from TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, to expand a program that addresses societal barriers to health care access.

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“Dancing with the Gloucester County Stars” Participant Chooses The Cooper Foundation To Receive Competition Funds

October 25, 2023

Cancer survivor Dr. Angela Knestaut presented a $6,318 check to The Cooper Foundation for the Patient in Need fund at MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper after representing the organization in this year’s “Dancing with the Gloucester County Stars” fundraising competition.

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Nearly $4 million raised for 13th Annual Cooper Red Hot Gala

September 25, 2023

The Cooper Foundation has raised nearly $4 million for its 13th Annual Red Hot Gala, setting a new record for Cooper. The Gala is being held tonight, September 22nd at the TRIAD1828 CENTER on the Camden waterfront with the announcement to be made by George E. Norcross III, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Cooper University Health Care and MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper, and Philip A. Norcross, Esq., Chairman of The Cooper Foundation Board.

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The Cooper Foundation Receives $40K Donation During Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

September 12, 2023

Family and friends of the late Susan Marie Rupp, of Clementon NJ, presented a check for $40,000 to The Cooper Foundation in honor of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. The funds will support ovarian cancer research at MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper.

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Subaru of America Shares Appreciation for Cooper University Health Care Essential Workers and Provides Support for Camden-Based Patients

July 31, 2023

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) today announced that as part of its Subaru Loves to Care® initiative, employees from Subaru headquarters presented 1,500 care packages to essential workers at Cooper University Health Care (Cooper). Alongside the appreciation kits, the automaker donated $30,000 to the Cooper Foundation as part of its ongoing support of Camden-based patients receiving treatment at Cooper.

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