Centra Foundation

Your gifts help us improve the health of our community, one person at a time.

Make a gift Gratitude Heals: share your story

A snapshot of your impact across our health system:

2025 Impact Chart: $5,684,368 funds were distributed in 2025
Over $110 million in support of Centra programs since 1993
Patient assistance to provide treatment for life-threatening, chronic and rare illnesses; support services; and free health screenings
Education and scholarships to build and strengthen Centra’s team of skilled, compassionate Caregivers
Capital improvements and innovative specialty care close to home

Gratitude Heals

Have you or a loved one received excellent care at Centra? Saying ‘thank you’ and expressing your appreciation by sharing your personal words of gratitude can uplift your dedicated team of Caregivers, be a powerful part of the healing process, inspire generosity and impact patients.

Share your story

2025 Impact Report

Your support makes a profound impact on the health of our community. Full 2025 print Impact Report

Why I Give

“The Foundation's resources can play an excellent role in assuring excellence and accessibility. We want our Caregivers, equipment and facilities to be outstanding."

— David Frantz, MD

Inspiring stories about your impact

Foundation story March 31, 2026

Gratitude Heals: You helped Kathy access advanced robotic surgery and put Lynchburg on the cutting edge

Foundation story March 30, 2026

You provided a dynamic learning environment for Joy

Foundation story March 27, 2026

You gave Ruby a more comfortable place to stay close to care

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