"I have, throughout my lifetime, been impressed by the misfortunes of persons in dire need of medical and hospital assistance, but unable to obtain the same because of poverty or limited means … it is my earnest desire and purpose that my said residuary estate be used for the assistance of as many such persons as possible."

With these words, Mr. Gibson conveyed that one of his principal philanthropic interests was medical care; specifically, his desire to enable working people to continue their employment without the burden of untreated illness, or the financial hardship resulting from loss of income associated with untreated illness.

Accordingly, his will also authorized the creation of a Medical Trust within the Foundation, the funds of which provide medical treatment to needy, self-supporting, long-term western Pennsylvania residents who otherwise cannot afford the medical aid which they require.

Inquiries regarding the Addison H. Gibson Foundation Medical Grant Program should be initiated with Rebecca Wallace, Director, using the following guidelines:

• Applicants for medical grants must be referred by their attending physicians, or via social service or hospital administrators.
• Medical grants are applied for in advance of prescribed treatment. Previously incurred medical expenses are not eligible for consideration.
• Patients with a correctable condition only will be considered.
• Grant monies are paid directly to the providers, never to the patients.
• Final approval for medical grants is made at the sole discretion of the Foundation Trustees.

Physicians, social service and hospital administrators may contact Rebecca Wallace at (412) 261-1611.

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