A Former Board Member and His Wife Donate $1 Million

Former board member and Roanoke businessman George Logan and his wife, Helen Harmon Logan, have given $1 million to help fund the expansion of cancer services. George served on our board of directors from 2003 to 2007 following a 10-year stint on the CMC board. Before that, he served on the board of Community Hospital of Roanoke Valley.

During that time, he helped lead our organization through the flood of 1985, the merger of Roanoke Memorial with Community Hospital and the early days of our move to a physician-led, integrated care system; the transition, which included partnering with Virginia Tech to open a medical school and research institute, has generated significant economic impact for the region.

Our growth and the expansion of medical services in the region inspired the couple’s gift.

Expanding our cancer program has become a strategic priority in response to the growing number of patients in the region with cancer. These plans include building a new world-class Cancer Center that will bring together personalized care, advanced treatment options and cutting-edge research in a single location.

“There is a lot of vision at Carilion. I’ve seen first-hand how much our health system benefits the region, and I want to support its continued growth,” said George.

He also has had a varied and successful business career overseeing many profitable companies, especially in the Roanoke area. He was a founder and served as a director of Valley Financial Corporation, now a subsidiary of Pinnacle Bank. He also served on the board of Roanoke Electric Steel before its acquisition by Steel Dynamics.

Harmon Logan is a formally trained music therapist and accomplished Celtic harpist who spent more than 20 years as a volunteer at our Cancer Center. Through her music, her goal was to bring joy to the lives of patients, particularly those facing terminal diagnoses.

“The Logans have contributed much to Carilion and to our community’s success over the years,” said Ralph Alee, vice president for Philanthropy. “Through this generous gift, they will continue to shape the future of our region for decades to come."

For more information, visit the Carilion Clinic Foundation.