THOREK MEMORIAL FOUNDATION WAS CREATED TO PROVIDE SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY AND TO PROMOTE AND FOSTER UNDERSTANDING OF VARIOUS HEALTH AND WELLNESS CONCERNS AFFECTING THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. THE FOUNDATION WILL USE ITS RESOURCES TO IDENTIFY HEALTHCARE NEEDS, IMPROVE POPULATION HEALTH, AND ADDRESS OTHER NEEDS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES. THE FOUNDATION WILL PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY TO ASSIST THEIR OPERATIONS, ACTIVITIES, AND FULFILL THEIR MISSIONS. THOREK MEMORIAL FOUNDATION WILL SPONSOR VARIOUS SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND CHARITABLE ENDEAVORS THAT RESULT FROM THE IDENTIFICATION OF CERTAIN COMMUNITY HEALTH ISSUES. THOREK MEMORIAL FOUNDATION WILL ALSO SUPPORT AND ENRICH THOREK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL THROUGH VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES.