'Unprecedented' $137.9M Raised For Cancer Care At John Muir Health

WALNUT CREEK, CA —The John Muir Health Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports John Muir Health, announced the successful conclusion Monday of its Campaign to Conquer Cancer.

The campaign surpassed its ambitious $100 million goal and achieved a record-breaking fundraising total—the largest philanthropic campaign ever recorded in Contra Costa County. An unprecedented $137.9 million was raised thanks to the "extraordinary generosity, vision and commitment of donors," the John Muir Health Foundation said.

The funding ensures patients have access to cancer care close to home. Proceeds also directly supported the development of UCSF-John Muir Health Jean and Ken Hofmann Cancer Center locations not only at the Behring Pavilion in Walnut Creek but also in the cities of Brentwood, Concord, Pleasanton, San Ramon and Vallejo.

"This remarkable achievement reflects the incredible generosity of our community and their unwavering commitment to advancing cancer care," said Nevin Kessler, president of the John Muir Health Foundation. "Because of this outpouring of support, we’ve provided state-of-the-art facilities, expanded clinical services, and enhanced support resources that will transform cancer care for generations to come."

Since opening in February 2024, 120,000 patients across 13 distinct types of cancer have been treated at care center locations across Contra Costa County by a team of 35 physicians, 39 registered nurses, eight nurse navigators, and clinical and support personnel.

"The UCSF-John Muir Health Jean and Ken Hofmann Cancer Center is a beacon of hope in the face of adversity," said Mike Thomas, president and CEO of John Muir Health. "Our patients now have access to comprehensive care, including precision medicine, infusion therapy, radiation oncology, genetic counseling, clinical trials, and extensive survivorship services—all under one roof. This achievement is a testament to the power of philanthropy and our community’s dedication to providing access to exceptional cancer care in our community."

The Foundation extended its gratitude to countless donors, volunteers and advocates, with special recognition going to the Hofmann Family Foundation for "an extraordinary gift and commitment to the fight against cancer that played a pivotal role in the campaign’s success."