Our Commitment to Community
The WVU Hospitals East Foundation is here to support healthcare advancements and further the missions of WVU Medicine Berkeley and Jefferson Medical Centers. Gifts, donations, and support from our community make a difference and provide expanded medical services and resources, as well as investment in the future of healthcare professionals and financial support for patients in need.
About the WVU Hospitals East Foundation
At the WVU Hospitals East Foundation, every gift helps make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families throughout our community. Through patient assistance funds, community events, philanthropic partnerships, and charitable giving, we help remove barriers to care, invest in life-saving equipment and healthcare resources, and enhance patient care environments and support
programs that improve the overall patient experience. By addressing both immediate patient needs and future healthcare priorities, we help ensure compassionate, high-quality care remains accessible for those who depend on WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center and WVU Medicine Jefferson Medical Center.
Ways to Give Back
There are many meaningful ways to support the WVU Hospitals East Foundation and strengthen healthcare throughout our region. Whether you choose to make a charitable gift, participate in a fundraising event, become a Corporate Giving Circle partner, join a giving circle, share a Grateful Patient story, or volunteer your time and talents, your involvement helps create a lasting impact.
Grateful Patient
Has a WVU Medicine caregiver, department, or care team made a difference in your life or the life of a loved one? Through our Grateful Patient Program, you can share your story, recognize those who provided exceptional care, and make a gift in their honor.
Corporate Giving Circle
The WVU Hospitals East Foundation invites local businesses to provide meaningful recognition at annual fundraising events along with exclusive invitations to quarterly CEO Update Events for direct engagement with WVU Medicine leadership and insight into hospital priorities and community impact. Learn more here!
Caring Beyond the Bedside
Contributions to the WVU Hospitals East Foundation's Patient Care Funds help remove barriers to care. Donors may choose to support a specific fund, including the Cancer Comfort Fund, Pediatric Care Fund, Substance Use Disorder Patient Hope Fund, the Greatest Need Fund, or the Unrestricted Patient Care Fund.
Memorials and Tributes
Honor a loved one, celebrate a special occasion, or recognize someone who has made a meaningful impact in your life through a memorial or tribute gift. These thoughtful gifts not only honor those who matter most to you but also support programs, services, and resources that enhance patient care throughout our community.
Legacy Gifts
Legacy giving allows you to support the future of healthcare in our region while reflecting your personal values and charitable goals. There are many ways to leave a legacy, including gifts through your estate, retirement assets, charitable trusts, and other planned giving opportunities.
Be Part of Our Progress!
Funds raised here stay here, directly benefiting the patients, programs, and healthcare services of WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center, WVU Medicine Jefferson Medical Center and other care clinics and institutes in the Eastern Panhandle. Your donations, volunteered time, and community care help us create a better future today.
Community Events
Community support through event sponsorships and participation in our annual fundraising events advances healthcare throughout the Eastern Panhandle. Join us at one or more of our signature fundraising events and make a difference while having a great time along the way!
WVU Medicine Golisano Children's Spring Soirée
This spring fundraiser supported pediatric care services here in the Eastern Panhandle, creating an opportunity to come together to support supporting local pediatric care. Sponsorships, auction item donations, and tickets to attend are all ways you can support! Stay tuned for details about next year’s soiree! Take a Look at the Inaugural Event in 2026
The Annual Bernie Hutzler Golf Classic
The Bernie Hutzler Golf Classic brings together golfers, sponsors, and supporters for a fun and meaningful day on the course. This annual event raises awareness and critical funding. Through the generosity of participants and sponsors, the Golf Classic continues to make a lasting impact on the health of our communitySee Results from this Year's Fundraiser
Frank Sabado Jr., MD Pickleball Classic
Grab your paddle and join us for a day of fun, friendly competition, and community impact at our round-robin pickleball tournament. Open to players of all abilities, this exciting event supports the Frank Sabado Jr., MD Scholarship Fund, helping provide annual scholarships to local students pursuing careers in healthcare.Call to Sign Up!
Bob Baronner Apple Trample 5k
Lace up your tennis shoes for a family fun run/walk as part of the Mountain State Apple Harvest festival in which proceeds benefit the WVU Hospitals East Foundation’s Cancer Comfort Fund and Cancer services.Sign-Up for the Next Race
Supporting Pediatric Care at Home
Our inaugural WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Spring Soirée in 2026 brought together community members all across the Eastern Panhandle and surrounding regions for an evening of purpose. Together, we raised over $154,600 to bring the future of pediatric care home for our patients.
Request for Sponsorship Guidelines
Requests for event sponsorships and community partnerships should be submitted through the Sponsorship Request Form for review by the WVU Medicine East Marketing Team. The WVU Hospitals East Foundation separately considers requests that support patient-focused programs and community health initiatives aligned with its mission. Priority is given to projects and services that directly benefit patients and address unmet community needs.