Secured over 6,100 total donations, raising $6.9 million
Secured 25 grants, raising nearly $1.25 million for new equipment and hospital programs
Educated over 40,000 readers on importance of VMC to the community via joint publications with the San Jose/Silicon Valley Business Journal
Hosted 23 special events, like the opening of VHC Milpitas and the 40th Anniversary celebration of VMC Rehab
Organized 51 tours of VMC, showing important community leaders the work you do first hand
Generated 72,000 visits to VMC Foundation web pages and social media sites
Distributed 30,000 free books to kids during every well-child check-up at Valley Health Centers through the Reach Out and Read Program
Built over 3,000 bikes for children from low-income families through the Turning Wheels for Kids program
Provided access to specialized, adaptive technology to 400 patients in Rehab and Pediatrics through the Technology Access Program
Trained over 100 nurses in the latest breastfeeding techniques through a grant from First 5 Santa Clara County
Purchased $371,000 in life saving equipment for the NICU through a grant from First 5 Santa Clara County
Helped 140 patient families in need of legal help, though the pediatric Medical Legal Partnership program

What is Give A Booster Shot?

Give a Booster Shot is a campaign that asks employees of the Santa Clara Valley Health & Hospital System to donate to the VMC Foundation.

The VMC Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising donations and public awareness in support of for the County health and hospital system. We strongly believe that VMC should be open to all. The Foundation works to make sure that you have the resources and support you need to provide great care to our patients.

Your donation will help the VMC Foundation engage the broader community, host fundraising events, purchase needed medical equipment and so much more. By donating to the Give a Booster Shot campaign, you are helping us help you.

How do I give?

A gift in any amount is greatly appreciated. The easiest way to donate is by downloading a paycheck deduction form by clicking the "donate now" button on this website. Pick an amount you'd like donate each pay period and fax or mail the form to the VMC Foundation. It works like the Combined Giving Campaign. You can also give via credit card, cash or check.

What is a SuperBooster?

SuperBoosters are a special class of donors who have committed at least $8 per paycheck for 5 years, resulting in a $1000 donation to the VMC Foundation. SuperBoosters will have their name engraved on a special donor wall to be featured in the lobby of the new hospital wing.

I'm already a Super Booster - what more can I do to help?

A lot! First, you can invite the VMC Foundation to make a brief presentation about the Give a Booster Shot campaign at your next staff or department meeting.

Second, you can recruit 2 of your colleagues as Super Boosters ($8 per paycheck for 5 years), and receive a nifty VMC Foundation messenger bag as a token of our thanks.

Even better, you can recruit 7 other people to donate as Super Boosters ($8 per paycheck for 5 years), and be recognized as a member of the Give a Booster Shot Ambassador Circle. All Ambassador Circle members will not only have their name on the wall of the new hospital building, but will also have a unique naming opportunity elsewhere in the hospital, such as a waiting room or nursing station named for you and your family.

Is there a tax benefit to my donation?

Yes. The VMC Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization.

What happened to that video where the guy was dancing around in a needle costume?

It's right here. Careful: it's addictive.

I have questions, or I want to learn more about the VMC Foundation.

Give us a call at 885-5299, email at vmcfoundation@hhs.sccgov.org, or visit our website at vmcfoundation.org. We'd love to hear from you.

The VMC Foundation is a 501c3 charitable organization. All gifts are 100% tax deductible. Please consult your tax expert with specific questions.