The Christ Hospital Announced the Donation at Its 2026 Gala
CINCINNATI (October 19, 2026) – The Christ Hospital Health Network announced a $50 million commitment from the Farmer Family Foundation, revealed during The Christ Hospital’s Illuminate the Path Gala on October 17, to support the modernization and expansion of facilities at its Mt. Auburn campus.
The transformational investment will help create innovative, patient-centered environments that enhance the care experience, improve access to care and support exceptional outcomes for generations to come. The commitment represents the most significant philanthropic investment in the history of The Christ Hospital Health Network and reflects the Farmer family’s longstanding commitment to strengthening Greater Cincinnati through visionary philanthropy and investments that improve the lives of people throughout the community.
“The Farmer Family Foundation’s extraordinary commitment is a defining investment in the future of our health system as we continue to ensure our mission of improving the health of this community is realized each and every day.,” said Debbie Hayes, President and CEO of The Christ Hospital Health Network. “This gift gives us the catalyze our efforts to enhance the experience for patients and families, support the clinical excellence and innovation of our exceptional physicians, nurses and caregivers, and ensure we can continue to meet the evolving and growing needs of the people we serve for decades to come.”
“We believe exceptional institutions must prepare to meet the needs of the next generation,” said Amy Joseph, Farmer Family Foundation Trustee. “The Christ Hospital Health Network has an important role in that future. We are honored to make this investment in its continued excellence. We believe this commitment helps create new possibilities for patients, families and caregivers and will strengthen our community by ensuring that world class care is available to all.”
The Farmer Family Foundation is a Cincinnati-based philanthropic organization focused on investments that address essential community needs and create lasting opportunities for individuals and families. Founded by Richard T. Farmer, the Foundation has a longstanding commitment to strengthening Greater Cincinnati, with a particular focus on education, health and initiatives that help communities thrive. The Foundation has also been a longstanding partner of The Christ Hospital Health Network, supporting transformative investments in patient care for more than a decade, including the development of the Joint & Spine Center and the transformation of the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit. In 2025, the Foundation made a historic $15 million investment in The Christ Hospital Heart & Vascular Institute to advance cardiovascular technology, clinical innovation and access to world-class care in Greater Cincinnati
“The Farmer Family Foundation is helping us create a brighter future for our community through The Christ Hospital Health Network,” said Steve Rosfeld, President of The Christ Hospital Foundation. “A commitment of this magnitude is transformational. It will allow us to make meaningful investments in our facilities, but also provide comfort, hope and healing for patients and families during some of life’s most important moments. We are deeply grateful for The Farmer Family Foundation’s leadership and their belief in the future of The Christ Hospital.”
As The Christ Hospital Health Network continues to expand access to nationally recognized care across Greater Cincinnati, philanthropic support remains critical to ensuring facilities evolve alongside advances in medicine and patient expectations.
About The Christ Hospital Health Network
The Christ Hospital Health Network consists of an acute care hospital located in Mt. Auburn, a remote hospital location in Liberty Township, eight ambulatory outpatient centers and dozens of medical offices throughout the region. For 137 years, The Christ Hospital has provided compassionate care to those it serves. Made up of more than 1,300 physicians and more than 7,600 team members, our mission is to improve the health of our community by providing exceptional outcomes in an affordable way. The Network was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the #3 hospital in Ohio and named to Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals list in 2026.
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