Fundraiser Launched For Newport Hospital Coronavirus Response

NEWPORT, RI — The Friends of Newport Hospital launched a fundraising campaign to help the city's hospital response during the coronavirus crisis. The "Our Health Care Heroes" campaign will fund Newport Hospital's emergency response, treatment, containment and recovery efforts.

Newport county residents can make a contribution through the organization's website.

"It cannot be overstated how fortunate our community is to have a hospital of this caliber right in its backyard, especially at such an unprecedented time as now," said Barbara van Beuren, one of the leaders of the project. "Newport Hospital is a world-class institution that keeps us healthy and safe, and with the Coronavirus surge here, they need our help – we all can do something. It isn’t the amount that you give; it is that we participate as an entire community."

Friends of Newport Hospital supports special projects for the hospital's foundation, established in 2007. Although Newport Hospital is a Lifespan affiliate, it is its own nonprofit separate from the health care giant.

"During such an uncertain time for us all and our families, I’ve been humbled by the many people who have asked what they can do to help the hospital," said Crista F. Durand, the president of Newport Hospital. "Right now, our most significant challenge is to ensure we have the resources to provide the critical services our community depends on. Every gift to this important campaign will make a difference. We are beyond grateful to Friends of Newport Hospital for their commitment and for rallying the community on our behalf."

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