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The Cooper Foundation: In the Community
Camden Celebrates Opening of New Turf Field at KIPP Cooper Norcross Lanning Square Campus
KIPP Cooper Norcross Academy (KCNA) celebrated the opening of a new synthetic turf field at its Lanning Square campus in Camden, which was installed thanks to a $250,000 grant from the Philadelphia Eagles through the National Football League Foundation Grassroots Program and a $250,000 matching grant from The Cooper Foundation.

“We are here to demonstrate our belief in the young residents of Camden and this new field confirms our investment in our students’ health, recreation and future,” said George E. Norcross, III. “I’d like to personally thank The NFL Foundation and the Eagles for their commitment to Camden.”

The 140’ x 240’ synthetic turf field provides new opportunities for the 1,200 students at KCNA and new partnerships with the Camden Health and Athletic Association (CHAA) to expand access to youth sports in the city with a safe, reliable and flexible athletic field to support a variety of recreation activities, including flag football.

Click here to view photos from the ribbon cutting.
Attend a Soul Game - Support Cooper!
Get your football fix this summer by experiencing the fun and excitement of arena football!

Attend the Philadelphia Soul vs. Columbus Destroyers game on Saturday, June 1 at 7 p.m. at the Wells Fargo Center and you’ll be supporting Cooper University Health Care!

At this special game, ESPN Correspondent Sal Paolantonio has selected Cooper as the recipient of 40% of the ticket proceeds purchased through this special link .

Tickets start at just $15! Click here to purchase and enter promo code SALPAL so that Cooper receives your donation!
Community Partner Spotlight: Operation Snack Bags
“Resting in your therapy chair, know that there are those who care.”

And thanks to The Women’s Council of Realtors Southern NJ Chapter, many of our patients at
MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper, know that there are those that care. Our chemotherapy and radiation patients received 90 care bags filled with snacks, treats, comfort items, and notes from Charleen Orzechowski and her colleagues who raised funds and worked together to package the bags for Cooper's Tea Cart Program. 

“Our local chapter of the Women's Council of Realtors has been a proud supporter of The Cooper Foundation for the past five years and we wanted to expand our commitment to the organization,” said Orzechowski. “Our assembly line was full of love, hope and support for the men and women courageously fighting cancer.”  

The Women’s Council of Realtors SNJ also hosts an annual fundraiser, Bras for a Cause, raising $21,000 last year for Pink Roses Teal Magnolias .

Thank you to the Women’s Council of Realtors Southern NJ Chapter for being a generous Community Partner.
 
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IN THE NEWS
VIDEO: New turf field showcases 'our belief in the young residents of Camden' – Philadelphia Eagles - May 14

VIDEO: Cooper Presents Nursing Excellence Awards – 6 ABC – May 9

Campbell Soup Foundation community grants honor 12 N.J. organizations (CHAA Among the Recipients) – ROI – May 1 – The Campbell Soup Foundation has chosen its 2019 Community Impact Grant recipients, with 31 nonprofits receiving a total of $595,000 — including several organizations in the food company’s home city of Camden.

Partnership to bring MD Anderson cancer treatment to Montgomery County – Philadelphia Business Journal – May 17 – MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper and Holy Redeemer Health System signed a letter of intent Friday to develop a joint cancer program at Holy Redeemer Hospital in eastern Montgomery County.
LAST LOOK
Thank you to The Cooper Foundation’s Women’s Board for hosting a Mother’s Day Flower Sale! All proceeds benefited the Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper.

Pictured: Janet Houston , Vice President of the Women's Board, Marian Wissman , President of the Women's Board and Susan Bass Levin , President & CEO of The Cooper Foundation 
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