Caring for a Healthy Alaska
Providence Alaska Foundation
Thank you for being our partners in the Mission of Providence, providing compassionate care to the vulnerable and creating health for a better Alaska.
You've Made a Difference
Because of your generous gifts, we've accomplished several impactful initiatives together making Alaska a healthier community for all.
Where You Can Help Most
You may have a specific program or service you already have a passion for at Providence. The below are a few examples where your gift could make a significant impact in a strategic way to benefit patients and families.
A Life of Adventure
Marylou Brewer spent her life caring for others
Marylou Brewer's life of adventure, which included 17 years in the Arctic and a lifetime of caring for others, ended on May 21, 2017, when she died at home in Anchorage at the age of 92. Born Mary Louise Cunningham, Marylou spent the first 18 years of her life in Seattle. When her family moved to the Chicago area during World War II, she attended St. Joseph's School of Nursing and undertook postgraduate training in pediatrics at Cook County Hospital. After nursing in Chicago for several years, Marylou decided it was time for an adventure. So she applied to the U.S. Public Health Service, which gave her three options for a yearlong nursing appointment: Alaska, France, or Saudi Arabia. She chose the Great Land. After several months in Sitka, she traveled to Utqiagvik to complete her year.
