October 05, 2022

This October, Good Samaritan Foundation publicly launched Forever Forward - the largest comprehensive fundraising effort in the hospital’s history, helping fuel the completion of the Good Samaritan Hospital Master Facility Plan.

“In the past, our fundraising campaigns were critical, but Forever Forward is transformative to the overall campus,” said Mary Rafferty, Good Samaritan Foundation President and Chief Executive Officer. “Good Sam hasn’t seen a transformation this large that touches so many of our core areas since the ‘80s, which was the first capital campaign ever in our history. The Foundation was incorporated right after this happened.”

“This is an exciting time as we fund a new state-of-the-art building designed to deliver the latest advancements in healthcare technology and treatments to our community,” said Kip Heekin, Good Samaritan Foundation Board Member and Forever Forward Steering Committee Chair. “Not only will this campaign help improve our patient experience, but it will also help us continue to attract the best and brightest doctors and nurses to deliver our compassionate care.”

We have an obligation to care for the next generation, as we’ve done for 170 years. Large-scale change is necessary and it’s urgent in order to do that. Philanthropy can accelerate and enhance this project in a way that operational dollars alone cannot.

“Forever Forward is about access for all to receive great health care,” added Mary. “Good Sam has been a lifeline to our community. It’s critical for our legacy that the Good Samaritan Foundation ensures that Good Samaritan Hospital can grow and provide compassionate care for our future generations in Greater Cincinnati.”

The new center is a $240 million investment, with the Foundation committing $30 million through the Forever Forward effort. Through philanthropic dollars, key program areas – the Cancer and Advanced Surgical Institutes, the emergency department, women’s services, cardiac services, and centralized diagnostics - will be enhanced and expanded to be able to better meet the needs of the evolving community.

“Forever Forward is a substantial investment in continuing to deliver critical programs and advanced treatments in the heart of our community,” added Kip. “This program continues TriHealth’s commitment to providing access to safe, cost-effective, and high-quality care in a convenient setting for our patients.”

“With a legacy of always being on the forefront of innovative healthcare delivery, Good Samaritan Hospital requires transformation to continue its healing ministry and to ensure cost-effective, caring, compassionate health for our region,” said Sister Sally Duffy, Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati and Forever Forward Steering Committee member.

For this transformation, investment in infrastructure is essential. It is about far more than bricks and mortar, plastic, and pixels. It’s about ensuring that no matter what, everyone has access to the right care, in the right place, at the right time, because that’s what we all deserve. This is the mission that we have been relentlessly pursuing for more than a century and a half. When you join this mission, you become so much more than a donor. You, too, become a Good Samaritan, delivering compassionate care to all of Greater Cincinnati today, tomorrow, forever.

To learn more, view the video below and visit gshfoundation.com/foreverforward.

Team members can invest in the Forever Forward initiative during this year’s One Campaign. Simply choose the designation “Good Samaritan Fdn – Forever Forward Campaign.” Giving is also available at gshfoundation.com/ForeverForward.

Good Samaritan Foundation secures philanthropic support for programs and projects that promote exceptional healthcare, preventative initiatives, education, research, and community outreach activities provided by Good Samaritan Hospital and its related entities. For more info, visit gshfoundation.com.