Why I Give
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Your gift, our impact together
Longtime champions of Inova, Dwight and Martha Schar made a transformational gift of $75 million in May, 2023, and challenged our community to match it by May 31, 2024.
The Schar Challenge is a bold call to philanthropy activating a growing community of leaders helping make exceptional care accessible to all. Would you help us reach our goal? Please join the donors below in being part of the Schar challenge.
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“We wanted a place where people could come to receive state-of-the-art care in a caring environment that’s beautiful and soothing. Hopefully we can ease their fears with the knowledge that they’re in the right place.”
—Christina Co Mather, Supporter
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“Accidents can happen to anybody, and we don’t think about emergency care until we need it. When our family needed them most, Inova saved Cal’s life.”
—Alex Orfinger, Supporter
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“I want to make a difference and have as much impact as possible. I believe Inova allows me to do both by providing world-class healthcare for nearly 1.2 million people in our region.”
—Bob Hisaoka, Supporter
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“My loved ones receive care from Inova, and my giving is the least I can do to share my profound appreciation for the exemplary care.”
—Alquietta Brown, Supporter
Your donation will make possible the next wave of advances including:
- Renovate emergency departments for adult and children at Inova Fairfax
- Acquire the latest, most progressive cancer treatments
- Add innovative care options at Schar Heart and Vascular
- Make exceptional care more accessible for all, right here in your community
We think Mr. Schar said it the best.
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“I can’t think of a better way to spend our time, resources, and effort than to help make world-class care possible for everyone, here at Inova.”
– Dwight Schar