DANVILLE, Pa- The Geisinger Health Foundation is proud to announce that they raised more than $400,000 during their recent 2025 Geisinger Gala. These funds will benefit medical student scholarships at Geisinger School of Medicine and to support vital programs and services at Geisinger’s Heart and Vascular Institute.
The event, held on September 20, brought together donors, community partners and team members to celebrate philanthropy’s powerful role in advancing health and education throughout Geisinger’s service region. Guests enjoyed an evening of inspiration and gratitude as the Foundation recognized two honorees for their outstanding contributions.
• Geisinger College of Health Sciences Distinguished Alumni Award: Matt Mullen, MD ’13, cardiothoracic and general surgeon at Geisinger, honored for his clinical excellence and dedication to teaching and mentoring the next generation of physicians, and honoring the intent of the philanthropic student scholarship he received.
• Geisinger Health Foundation Community Impact Award: Marion and the late Richard Pearsall, recognized for their generous philanthropic leadership and unwavering commitment to improving the health and well-being of their community.
“The remarkable success of this year’s Gala demonstrates the generosity and shared purpose of our Geisinger family,” said Nancy Lawton-Kluck, Chief Philanthropy Officer, Geisinger Foundation.
“Every dollar raised supports the education of tomorrow’s healthcare leaders and advances the innovative care that defines Geisinger. Together, we’re shaping the future of healthcare right here in our communities.”
The 2025 Geisinger Gala underscored the Geisinger Foundation’s ongoing commitment to enhancing community health and fostering innovation that will have a lasting impact for generations to come. Through the continued partnership of its supporters and donors, the Foundation remains dedicated to ensuring access to exceptional care, education and opportunity throughout Geisinger’s service area.
About Geisinger
Geisinger is among the nation’s leading providers of value-based care, serving 1.2 million people in urban and rural communities across central and northeastern Pennsylvania. Founded in 1915 by philanthropist Abigail Geisinger, the nonprofit system generates more than $8 billion in annual revenues across 163 care sites — including 10 hospital campuses — and Geisinger Health Plan, with more than half a million members in commercial and government plans. Geisinger College of Health Sciences educates more than 5,000 medical professionals annually and is conducting more than 1,400 clinical research studies. With more than 27,000 employees, including 1,800 employed physicians and 5,200 registered nurses, Geisinger is among Pennsylvania’s largest employers, having an estimated economic impact of $16.8 billion on the state’s economy. In 2024, Geisinger joined Risant Health, a nonprofit charitable organization created to expand and accelerate value-based care across the country. Learn more at geisinger.org or follow on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.