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Terry Ingram's Legacy Gift: Transforming the Vogel Medical Campus with Art
Longtime philanthropist Terry Ingram, whose dedication to Monmouth Medical Center (MMC) spans over 40 years, has made a significant legacy gift to support the hospital's new Vogel Medical Campus in Tinton Falls. This generous contribution will fund a two-story art installation in the lobby, blending a monetary donation with a bequest in her will.
The art piece, which will be the focal point of the new spacious and airy lobby, holds deep personal significance for Terry and her family. Artistic talent runs in her family. "My father, a doctor by profession, was also an artist in his free time, creating everything from oil paintings to photography. Both of my sons, Jonathan and Jay, have artistic and musical abilities, as do my four grandsons. This made the artwork in the lobby a meaningful choice for me. It is the perfect way to honor that legacy while bringing comfort to those entering the new Specialty and Cancer Care Pavilion," Terry explains.
Terry's legacy gift reflects her lifelong commitment to supporting MMC, where she has helped raise funds for many areas, including the Jacqueline M. Wilentz Breast Center. She began her volunteer work with MMC in 1979 through the Stanley Nichols Pediatric Auxiliary, raising funds for equipment in pediatrics. Since that time, Terry has been incredibly impactful as the Chairman of the Two Rivers Antiques Show and Garden Tour, the Founder of Swing Pink in 2015, an Advisory Member on the Foundation Board of Trustees, and Co-Chair of the Leon Hess Cancer Center Council.
"I hope that this artwork will make the new space feel warm, calm, and soothing. It's essential that the artwork creates a setting for people to feel safe and confident in their care."
-Terry Ingram
Terry was presented with the 2023 Judith W. Dawkins Ambassador of Excellence Award for her philanthropic leadership by Eric Carney, President and CEO, MMC and MMCSC. Terry's many contributions have touched countless lives, and now her art donation will enhance the experience of patients, families, and staff at the Specialty and Cancer Care Pavilion.
Her vision for the artwork is to create a warm, welcoming environment that offers peace and solace in a healthcare setting. "Hospitals can be scary. When my late husband was in the hospital in New York City, I noticed how stark and sterile the environment was," she notes, "and I hope that this artwork will make the new space feel warm, calm, and soothing. It's essential that the artwork at the new Vogel Medical Campus creates a setting for people to feel safe and confident in their care."
"Terry's support of our work through the years is inspiring," said Caitlin Olson, Regional Vice President of Development, MMC and MMCSC. "Her passion for art and philanthropy will continue to impact Monmouth Medical Center for generations to come."