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endowed scholarship — the Future Nursing Professionals Scholarship
in Memory of Ethel and Neil Williams — to support eligible students
accepted into AACC’s top-ranked Registered Nursing degree program.
“This incredible gift will provide scholarships to approximately 40
registered nursing students each year who will learn in AACC’s stateof-the-art facility on the Arnold campus,” she said. “Through the
generosity of the Ethel Groh Webster Williams Trust, these future
caregivers will positively impact thousands of lives throughout their
careers in Anne Arundel County.”
Ethel’s personal experiences with her father’s and late husband’s heart
conditions inspired her to support cardiac care programs in Anne
Arundel County. Both LHAAMC and UM BWMC said her gifts to the
institutions are funding new cardiac care advancements at each.
Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center is enhancing its
advanced cardiac care programs under the leadership of Dr. David
Caparrelli, LHAAMC’s Chief Cardiac Surgeon, who offers a unique
pain-free open-heart surgery using cryotherapy to freeze nerve
endings, reducing the need for opioid use and dependency. While this
innovative approach is highly effective, the necessary supplies are
costly and not currently covered by insurance.
“It is the generosity of Mrs. Williams’ gift that is helping to fund this
new method of pain management for open-heart surgery without
creating a financial burden for patients,” said Elizabeth Gross, CFRE,
LHAAMC Foundation Vice President. “Ethel’s remarkable philanthropy
is a testament to her kindness, generosity, and consideration for others.”
Kathy Burk, Vice President of Development and Executive Director of
BWMC Foundation, echoes LHAAMC’s gratefulness and explained
Ethel’s gift is making it possible for University of Maryland Baltimore
Washington Medical Center to build new cardiac catheterization labs and
renovate an existing one to handle the rising cardiac patient volume.
Ethel’s legacy gift will transform these three institutions, reflecting
her deep love for the community and her dedicated commitment to
improving lives and fostering a better future for all.
Legacy Award for Planned Giving — This award recognizes philanthropists who
have made a significant contribution to one or more local nonprofits using a planned gift.
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