Pictured, left to right: Abe Ibrahim, first senior vice president and regional president of the Central Philadelphia region, Mid Penn Bank; Rory Ritrievi, president and CEO, Mid Penn Bank; Liz Jaworski, a member of The Cooper Foundation Board; Generosa Grana, MD, director of MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper; Ron Jaworski, chairman of the Board of Trustees at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional and former Philadelphia Eagles’ quarterback; BJ Jaworski, president, Ron Jaworski Golf.
(Moorestown, NJ) – Mid Penn Bank has pledged $1 million to support breast cancer care and research through the Pink Roses Teal Magnolias Fund at MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper, in partnership with The Cooper Foundation. As part of this transformational pledge, the Bank recently contributed $50,000 of proceeds raised from its 2025 Mid Penn Bank Celebrity Golf Classic, presented during a special ceremony at Cooper’s Moorestown campus, in loving memory of Jess Quandel.
The Pink Roses Teal Magnolias Fund provides vital support for breast and gynecologic cancer programs at MD Anderson at Cooper — funding research, early detection, advanced treatments, and essential patient support services. This community-driven initiative ensures that women across South Jersey have access to exceptional cancer care, innovative therapies, and compassionate support close to home.
“This extraordinary commitment from Mid Penn Bank reflects the very best of what it means to be a community partner,” said Philip A. Norcross, Esq., chairman of The Cooper Foundation Board of Trustees. “Their generosity will have a lasting impact on women and families across our region and inspires others to join us in making a difference.”
“At Mid Penn Bank, we believe in investing in organizations that make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve,” said Rory Ritrievi, president and CEO of Mid Penn Bank. “Behind every cancer diagnosis is a person, a family, and a story. Our annual Mid Penn Bank Celebrity Golf Classic raises funds specifically for breast cancer charities and we are deeply proud to support MD Anderson at Cooper and the Pink Roses Teal Magnolias Fund as they lead innovation and bring hope and healing to women facing cancer across our region.”
Ron Jaworski, chairman of the Board of Trustees at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional and former Philadelphia Eagles’ quarterback, joined representatives from Mid Penn Bank for the presentation, along with his wife, Liz Jaworski, a member of The Cooper Foundation Board. Generosa Grana, MD, director of MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper, accepted the donation on behalf of Cooper.
“This gift from Mid Penn Bank is a powerful statement of compassion and commitment,” said Dr. Grana. “Support like this allows us to push the frontiers of cancer care, bringing new treatments, new technologies, and renewed hope to the women and families we serve every day.”
Since its inception, the Pink Roses Teal Magnolias Fund has raised millions of dollars to advance cutting-edge research and provide comprehensive, compassionate care for women diagnosed with breast and gynecologic cancers.
About The Cooper Foundation
The Cooper Foundation supports the patients, services, research and educational programs of Cooper University Health Care, one of the largest health systems in southern New Jersey. By partnering with the community, we help Cooper thrive and do more for the people of South Jersey. Generosity allows Cooper to deliver research that leads to cures, growth and development that transform communities and care that goes beyond the ordinary for patients and their families.
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About Mid Penn Bank
Mid Penn Bank, headquartered in Millersburg, Pennsylvania, has been serving the community since 1868. The Bank operates 59 retail locations throughout Pennsylvania and central and southern New Jersey, and has total assets of over $6 billion. Mid Penn offers a comprehensive portfolio of financial products and services to meet the banking needs of the communities it serves. To learn more, please visit www.midpennbank.com
About MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper
MD Anderson at Cooper is South Jersey’s leading cancer center. Through our partnership with MD Anderson Cancer Center – a world-renowned cancer center – our patients have access to advanced cancer treatments. Our multidisciplinary, patient-centered approach to cancer care combines the expertise of our highly skilled cancer specialists with innovative diagnostic and treatment technologies and groundbreaking clinical trials.
MD Anderson at Cooper takes a disease-site-specific approach to cancer care. Experts from every area of cancer medicine work together to provide each patient with outstanding care from diagnosis to treatment, recovery, and beyond. Patients also have access to our full range of supportive care services throughout their cancer journey. Learn more at MDAndersonCooper.org