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Northern Light Health’s 2025 Annual Report, themed Guiding the Way, highlights some of the stories that reflect our determination to care for the people of Maine. From small centers in rural areas to large hospitals in Maine’s largest cities, Northern Light Health believes in making high-quality, compassionate care available to all. The support of our donors helps make that possible.

This year’s annual report includes several examples of how philanthropic support from our communities has enhanced patient care. From a NICU transport ambulance fully funded by donor support to new equipment and services that expand cancer care in rural Maine, your generosity makes a difference.

The Foundation feature this year shines a light on one individual who has supported Northern Light CA Dean Hospital and the Moosehead Lake area for years, David Brewster. David has long been known locally as someone who gives generously and quietly, supporting CA Dean Hospital and other charities that ensure his neighbors have access to food, shelter, transportation, and healthcare.

In 2025, that commitment took on new urgency. Donors of Northern Light Mayo and CA Dean Hospitals learned of the critical need for a wheelchair-accessible van to help patients across Piscataquis County, where there is no public transportation. For older adults, people with mobility challenges, and patients requiring frequent medical visits, reaching care can sometimes feel impossible.

David understood this immediately. After decades navigating the rural roads and long distances of the Moosehead Lake region, he knew how life-changing reliable transportation could be. Within days of receiving the appeal, he contacted the philanthropy team to learn more. When he heard how many people the van would serve, he offered to fund the entire purchase so the barrier could be removed at once. Thanks to David's generosity, the van is expected to be in operation by the end of 2026.

His gift is more than a donation; it is a lifeline. The new van will help residents reach essential appointments safely, restore mobility, and lift a heavy burden off of families and caregivers.

For the people of Piscataquis County, Davis’s generosity is invaluable. For David and his family, it is a heartfelt tribute to a place they love and a community they proudly call home.

Click here to read more inspiring stories in Northern Light Health’s 2025 Annual Report.