October 25, 2022 – Robert and Melinda Rich, the Rich Family Foundation and the Dreamcatcher Foundation have made a joint gift of $5 million to Cleveland Clinic.
The Rich Family Chief Caregiver Chair will be established with the endowed fund and will support key projects and innovative ideas identified by Cleveland Clinic’s Chief Caregiver Officer. Chief Caregiver Officer K. Kelly Hancock, DNP, RN, NE-BC, FAAN, will be the inaugural chair holder. As the Cleveland Clinic’s first Chief Caregiver Officer, Dr. Hancock is focused on the strategic development and alignment of all aspects of caregiver experience and engagement.
Inspired by Cleveland Clinic’s creation of the Chief Caregiver Officer role in 2020, the Riches sought to support this leadership position. They understood the importance of fostering a desirable and engaging caregiver experience and its impact on the delivery of world-class patient care. Annually, the fund the Riches have endowed will provide resources that the Chief Caregiver Officer can use to advance priorities, innovate and pursue opportunities as they arise.
“It is such an honor to be named the inaugural holder of the Rich Family Chief Caregiver Chair, and I am grateful for the foundation’s support,” Dr. Hancock said. “It takes talented and dedicated caregivers to bring our mission to life. Our caregivers are our greatest asset and I look forward to advancing key initiatives to support, engage and enhance their experience through these funds.”