Together For Life
Capital Campaign for Trinity Cancer Center Expansion
“You have cancer.” We’ve all felt the impact of this diagnosis, whether personally or through the struggles of our loved ones. It’s a stark reminder of the challenges faced by those battling this relentless disease.
Since 1977, Trinity Cancer Center has stood as a beacon of hope in our community’s fight against cancer. Trinity Cancer Center embraces the remarkable transformation that occurs when expertise, compassion and innovation meet. However, as cancer rates continue to rise, so does the demand for expert care and resources here in our community.
We’re facing a critical need to expand access to our cancer services, with $14 million required to meet our goal. UnityPoint Health – Trinity has committed $9 million to this goal, and we urgently seek your support for the remaining $5 million.
Together, we can rise to meet this critical challenge by:
- Addressing today’s increased local demand for cancer care.
- Expanding access to personalized treatment.
- Ensuring patients receive the best possible care without leaving home.
The Need
Together for Community
As cancer rates surge in the Quad Cities Region and nationwide, the demand for expert care and additional space grows every day. Our dedicated oncology team has worked tirelessly to meet the increasing need, but we are at capacity.
We Must Act NOW
Increased Cancer Rates
- Cancer is the #2 cause of death in the Quad Cities and is expected to surpass heart disease in the next seven years.
- The 2021 Quad Cities Community Health Needs Assessment showed cancer incident rates for our region are greater than the national average.
- By 2050, the CDC predicts a 50% increase in cancer cases.
Trinity Cancer Center is at Capacity
- 37% increase in Hematology/Oncology Clinic patient visits
- 143% increase in hematology/Oncology infusion visits
- Two week wait time for a new patient consultation
Close to Home Matters
If Trinity Cancer Center doesn’t expand, patients will need to leave the community for cancer care.
$75,000 is the additional estimated cost incurred by patients who must leave the Quad Cities to get treatment three times a week for nine months.
25% lower risk of death in cancer patients who have higher perceived social connections during treatment.
The Opportunity
Together for Patients
By expanding and improving our Cancer Center infrastructure, services and resources, we aim to improve each and every patient’s experience and outcomes, with:
- Reduced wait times
- Highly skilled, local oncology team
- Latest technology and equipment
- Rigorous research and innovation
What does the expansion include?
- Additional patient care space to increase capacity and reduce wait time.
- Streamlined nurse workstations to accommodate additional providers, improve efficiency, and enhance collaboration.
- Space within the Cancer Center for vital oncology support services to deliver state-of-the-art patient care.
- Larger patient lobby areas for enhanced patient health, safety, and comfort.
- Take a Tour of the Trinity Cancer Center Expansion.
The Plan & The Promise
Your impact today and tomorrow
Investing in our oncology team today meets the immediate and future needs for increased access to care.
- Recruit and retain top talent, closing gaps in physician shortages.
- Enhance collaboration and leverage latest medical record systems.
- Provide leading-edge training and continuous education.
- Optimize technology, such as the TrueBeam™ Linear Accelerator, for more accurate imaging, case analysis and treatment planning.
- Strengthen partnership with Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences to ensure a robust, highly qualified oncology workforce for the future.
Together for Tomorrow
With your help, we can meet the critical demand for cancer care services in the Quad Cities and fulfill our mission promise to provide “the best outcome, every patient, every time.” Project costs equal $14 million - $9 million of which is UnityPoint Health - Trinity's commitment and $5 million is the community fundraising goal.
Give Life to the Fullest
The heartbeat of community is compassion. We are proud to partner together for hope, for healing, for tomorrow – for LIFE. Join us in increasing access to leading edge cancer care right here in our community. Your support is critical. There are numerous ways to give and pledges can be made for three-to-five-year commitments.
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Naming Opportunities |
We are proud to offer a variety of naming opportunities for this special project, as well as an opportunity to be featured on our donor wall. Medical Oncology or Radiation Clinic: $1 million |
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Giving Levels |
The following are giving levels to be featured on the Trinity Cancer Center donor wall. Honors: $100,000+ |
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Ways to Give |
Cash/Check |
Contact Us
Call (563) 742-7610 today to support expanded access to leading edge, local oncology care through the expansion of Trinity Cancer Center through the ways above.
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