Your gift helps improve the quality of health care across central New York.
The Friends is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing philanthropic support for Bassett Healthcare Network. We connect caring members of our community with opportunities to make a difference through the power of philanthropy.
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The Network
Areas of NeedUpcoming Events
President's Breakfast
April 11, 2025
A prestigious & informative breakfast that provides businesses, civic leaders, community members, & Bassett's donors the opportunity to network.
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Bassett Healthcare Golf Invitational
May 19 & 20, 2025
Enjoy some friendly competition & fun at The Otesaga Resort Hotel’s championship Leatherstocking Golf Course as an event sponsor.
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Friends of Bassett Summer Reception
Friday, August 1, 2025
An evening reception at the Fenimore Art Museum. Proceeds from the event are designated for Cooperstown Convenient Care.
View detailsChanging Lives: Stories of Giving
Donors, physicians and caregivers, our partners and corporate sponsors, and the communities we serve are all woven into the fabric of Bassett's history, and are vital to our future. The following stories are testament to the positive impact their generosity and support has had on the lives of others.
SPOTLIGHT
Bassett's School-Based Health Centers Can Save Lives
Bassett’s school-based health program is recognized as a leader in providing care to children who might otherwise never have the chance to see a doctor, a dentist, or a therapist. The centers provide sick care, but they also provide a child’s routine preventative care, including annual exams and immunizations. See how our program helped save the life of one of our youngest neighbors:
Legacy Gift to Bassett Cancer Program
Recently, Dr. Alfred Tinger & his wife Dawn made a legacy gift of $250K to help expand Bassett’s oncology program in Oneonta & invest in a new mobile cancer screening coach.
Milestone Donor Spotlight: Celebrating 30 Years of Generosity
When Tom Morgan & Erna Morgan McReynolds traveled to London, England in 2024, they never imagined that Erna would find herself fighting for a flight back home to save her husband’s life.
The Vital Role of Donations in Advancing Medical Technology
The new laparoscopic equipment we acquired through philanthropic dollars is vital for multiple types of surgeries, & allows quicker recoveries & better outcomes for our patients.
Corporate Support of Rural Healthcare: NYCM & Bassett Healthcare Network
This collaboration highlights how corporate responsibility & strategic investment in healthcare can uplift entire communities.
Ways to Give
There are many easy ways to make a gift and support any organization in Bassett Healthcare Network.
You can designate your gift to a specific area or program or make an unrestricted gift to our annual fund, so that we can use your gift to address the greatest need.
Our Corporate Partners
The Friends works with area businesses and national companies who share our interest in supporting great health care.
We extend a special thank you to our leaders in corporate sponsorship.
Your Gifts at Work
The following are a few ways that your gifts are supporting life-saving services for our rural region.
