The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians donated $25 million toward Loma Linda (Calif.) University Health's "Campaign for a Whole Tomorrow," which includes construction of a tower for its pediatric hospital, according to The San Bernardino Sun.
The fundraising campaign will go toward scholarships, endowments, faculty and research costs, equipment upgrades and construction of a new tower at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital.
"Over a century of an association and relationship brings us to this point, where the tribe now is in position to help Loma Linda," said Jacob Coin, San Manuel’s director of public affairs. "They've got such a broad reach and an obligation to provide medical services. It's a great opportunity for the tribe to be part of something huge and meaningful to this community."
In honor of the donation, the fifth floor of Loma LInda's adult acute care hospital and children's hospital will be named the San Manuel Maternity Pavilion.
"San Manuel is a small tribe by number of people, but it’s the most generous tribe in the whole country in terms of the amount of donations to the community and various projects," said Richard Hart, MD, president of Loma Linda University Health. "We're grateful for their commitment, not just to Loma Linda, but to the community at large."