Community Medical Center Foundation History
Community Medical Center Foundation was established in 1988 but efforts to support healthcare in Missoula go back to 1968, when a community fundraising campaign was begun to move the former Thornton hospital from downtown and expand it on Fort Missoula land. Six months later the newly formed Community Hospital Board had raised $1.1 million. In 1972 the new Community Medical Center opened its doors.
The CMC Foundation began with a modest $318,000 net worth and a not-so-modest mission: to support medical excellence and ensure continuous growth in medical programs and ongoing improvement in the facilities of the Community Medical Center.Thanks to a tradition of community investment in this community-owned hospital and a core of tireless supporters including E.W. Lister, Paul Chumrau, Mary Bell, Bill and Rosemary Gallagher, Keith Wright and R.H. 'Ty' Robinson, CMC Foundation offers a variety of giving opportunities to those who want to impact the caring, quality healthcare provided at Community Medical Center.
Be a part of our future -- contact us at 406-327-4141 or foundation@communitymed.org to learn about ways to support and be involved in Community Medical Center Foundation.