Foundation Raises $250K To Support Health Care In South Jersey

MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The sixth annual "Cooper Cup Golf Outing" on Wednesday raised $250,000 to advance patient care in South Jersey.

More than 200 people joined together at Ramblewood Country Club in Mount Laurel for the sold-out day to benefit Cooper University Health Care.

Through its "Cooper Foundation" philanthropic wing, the health system funds projects and programs that support research, education, and community initiatives to benefit the future of healthcare in South Jersey.

"This year's outing is about more than a day on the course, it's about supporting the people behind the care," Philip A. Norcross, chairman of The Cooper Foundation Board of Trustees, said.

Norcross said a portion of the proceeds will also go directly to supporting the Cooper nursing team in its efforts to expand access to education, build professional growth, and ensure other areas of support for employees.

"What makes the Cooper Cup so meaningful is how it brings people together around a shared purpose, and turns that energy into real support for our patients and care teams," said senior vice president and chief philanthropy officer with The Cooper Foundation, Lisa Morina.

To learn more about how the group advances the well-being of people around South Jersey, visit The Cooper Foundation website.

Cooper University Health Care is affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University and has nearly 14,000 team members.

According to the health system, more than 2.54 million patients arrive at Cooper's collection of hospitals and other facilities each year.

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