The Circle of Women's Health Philanthropists

The Circle of Women's Health Philanthropists 2022 Health Forum

Mission

To form a powerful and influential network of female leaders who share a philanthropic vision of improving the overall health and well-being of women in our community.

Membership

• Annual Members: Female executives, professionals and social philanthropists who make an annual tax-deductible gift of $2,500 per year. Annual dues can be spread out over 12 equal payments, with a fiscal year ending in September.
• Young Professionals (under 40 years old): Female executives, professionals and social philanthropists under 40 who make an annual tax-deductible gift of $1,000 per year. Young Professional dues can be spread out over 12 equal payments, with a fiscal year ending in September.
• Patroness (4-Year Commitment): Annual members and Young Professionals who make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of our community and women’s health through a 4-year commitment or cumulative membership. Patroness dues can be spread out over 12 equal payments, with a fiscal year ending in September.
• Marie Lawson Society (10-Year Commitment): Marie Lawson is considered among Summa Health's first visionaries. As superintendent of Akron City Hospital from 1895-1919, Marie embodied charity and love for the welfare of the Akron community. She influenced community leaders to build a new, larger hospital building, moving from the Bartges Mansion to the new Akron City Hospital in 1904. In the spirit of Marie’s vision, the Marie Lawson Society recognizes those members who make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of our community and women's health through a 10-year commitment or cumulative membership.

Benefits

Each Circle member receives a sterling silver bracelet and commemorative charm for each year of membership