Another six-figure step closer.

The Olympic Medical Center Foundation presented a $102,000 donation to Olympic Medical Center at OMC’s board of commissioners meeting on April 18, earmarked for for the expansion of the OMC Cancer Center in Sequim.

The foundation has given $1,264,971 to or on behalf of OMC in the last 17 months, including $802,000 towards the cancer center expansion.

“Counting pledges from donors, we have now raised over $1,000,000 towards the cancer center expansion,” OMC Foundation Executive Director Bruce Skinner said. “The Foundation now plans to generate additional money for the purchase of equipment for the expansion.

“It is imperative that we expand the space to treat cancer,” Skinner said.

“As we near the completion of our capital campaign, we are pleased that we have been able to take advantage of several generous gifts so that we will have the capabilities to treat this dreadful disease locally.”

Those interested in more information or in making a donation can call the OMC Foundation office at 360-417-7144, or by emailing to bruce@omhf.org.

“We hope that many local people will become a part of this fundraising effort,” Skinner said. “It’s an opportunity for people to leave a lasting legacy, and 100 percent of the monies raised will go towards the project.

“There are also naming rights opportunities,” Skinner added.