Donor Stories

This year, Valley Health System celebrates the 75th anniversary of The Valley Hospital. For 75 years, our physicians, nurses, and clinical teams have cared for friends and neighbors in our community…

Throughout his life, Harvey Schnell never met a stranger. Friendly, warm, and full of joy, he had a gift for making everyone feel welcome — often within minutes and usually with a joke not far…

Women For Health, Valley’s women’s giving circle, celebrated its annual Spring Luncheon at the Edgewood Country Club in River Vale in May. The event drew nearly 300 women and featured…

Family members and friends of the late Robert W. Luckow gathered at Valley’s Robert and Audrey Luckow Pavilion in June to unveil a portrait honoring Bob’s legacy in the building’s lobby. Bob, a…

Former NICU families, staff, and community members came together in May to celebrate the annual Camp NICU fundraiser, a beloved event benefiting the NICU’s Family Support Program. This…

The spirit of philanthropy has been woven into the fabric of Valley Health System since its earliest days. At The Valley Hospital Foundation, we are grateful for all our donors, whose collective gifts…

The Valley Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees recently named outgoing Chairman Edward. M. Rubin as an Honorary Trustee in recognition of his leadership, expertise, and dedication to Valley Health…

The Valley Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees recently elected Nancy V. Bush as the Chair of the Board, bringing more than three decades of dedicated service, leadership, and philanthropy to the…

Hannah Hiep, her husband Robby, and their son Robby Hiep III attended The Valley Hospital’s Camp NICU celebration in May, an annual event benefiting Valley’s Level 3 Marron-Manginello Neonatal…

At The Valley Hospital Foundation, we are fortunate to be surrounded by a supportive community, passionate about making a difference for the patients we serve. Our friends and neighbors often ask…

Valley Health System is committed to serving the members of our community when and where they need us most, bringing specialized medical care to more communities in the region Valley serves. This past…

The Valley Hospital recently introduced the EggNest™ Protect system, manufactured by Egg Medical, to improve the workplace safety of its staff in the cardiac catheterization and…

This fall, Valley Health System introduced the Knispel Center for Comprehensive Cardiomyopathy Care, a critical resource that brings together cardiac specialists to meet the healthcare needs of…

It is with profound sadness that The Valley Hospital Foundation mourns the loss of Robert (Bob) Luckow, an honored friend of Valley Health System whose advocacy and support for the healthcare needs of…

Friends and family of long-time Valley Hospital volunteer Judi Esola and her beloved therapy dog, Ruby, gathered on Valley’s Paramus campus to dedicate a garden bench in their memory. Judi’s…

Join us for Valley’s HeartSmart Lunch Series, a welcoming and informative program designed to empower individuals with evidenced-based knowledge and tools to lead heart-healthy lives. This…

The members of Women For Health, Valley’s women’s giving circle, voted to award the group’s $135,000 annual grant to support a program to address chronic pain through an innovative…

The trustees of The Valley Hospital Foundation have named fellow trustee and longtime Valley Hospital Foundation supporter Peter C. Marron as an Honorary Trustee in recognition of his many…

Taking care of others has always been a constant for Frank Kardos, MD, a long-time otolaryngologist in the greater Bergen County area. Dr. Kardos served the ENT needs of patients in Wayne and the…

This year’s Step Up for Valley event, an annual virtual fitness challenge encouraging participants to get active, have fun, and support The Valley Hospital, raised nearly $68,000 to support Valley…