Cape Cod Healthcare Receives Historic $20 Million Charitable Gift

Cynthia G. and John F. Fish pledge largest donation in the history of the health system

(Hyannis, MA – June 22, 2026) Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation announced today that Cape Cod Healthcare has received a $20 million charitable donation from Cynthia G. and John F. Fish of Osterville. This historic gift is the single-largest contribution to date for the health system and was generously granted with the purpose of improving patient care and patient experience to further Cape Cod Healthcare’s mission to provide the highest-quality, accessible health services which enhance the lives of all Cape Cod residents and visitors.

This extraordinary pledge of $20 million will help to fund new initiatives across the system focused on elder care, as well as overall patient care and expanded access for the community. In recognition of this support, the campus of Cape Cod Hospital will be known as the Cynthia G. and John F. Fish Campus at Cape Cod Hospital.

“Cape Cod Healthcare has been there for our family during some of life’s most important moments, and we know countless other families throughout the Cape with similar stories,” said Cynthia G. Fish. “The care, compassion and dedication of its physicians, nurses and staff make an extraordinary difference in people’s lives every day. We are incredibly proud to support their mission and important work.”

“For many years, Cape Cod Hospital has been part of the fabric of this special community while providing exceptional care to residents and visitors alike. This incredible healthcare institution has also touched our own family in meaningful ways, which makes this gift especially personal for both Cyndy and me,” said John F. Fish, chairman and CEO of Suffolk. “We are honored and privileged to support Cape Cod Healthcare’s mission to deliver the highest-quality, accessible health services on Cape Cod today and for many generations to come.”

“The generosity of the Fishes represents a partnership that shares in the vision of Cape Cod Healthcare to provide top-tier medicine and an exceptional care experience for those we serve in our unique region,” said Michael K. Lauf, president and CEO, Cape Cod Healthcare. “This impactful donation will further our unwavering commitment to expanding access to the highest-quality care for our community and visitors. As Barnstable County has one of the nation’s oldest populations, it will also strengthen our ability to deliver specialized care and services for our older patients. It is truly a transformational gift that will enable us to continue to provide lifesaving treatment, identify and meet the needs of our community, and enhance the well-being of all on Cape Cod by providing leading-edge tertiary services, close to home. We extend our sincere gratitude to Cynthia and John Fish and others who passionately support our mission to provide the best possible care for our patients.”

About Cape Cod Healthcare

Cape Cod Healthcare is the leading provider of healthcare services for residents and visitors of Cape Cod. With more than 600 providers, over 5,000 employees and over 250 volunteers, Cape Cod Healthcare is comprised of two acute care hospitals, a Level III trauma center, the Cape’s leading provider of homecare and hospice services (VNA), six urgent care centers, a primary and specialty care network, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility, an assisted living facility, and numerous health services and programs. For more information, visit the Cape Cod Healthcare website at www.capecodhealth.org. For the latest in relevant and credible healthcare news, visit www.capecodhealthnews.com.

About Cynthia G. and John F. Fish

Cynthia Gelsthorpe and John F. Fish are distinguished leaders in business, philanthropy, healthcare, education and civic engagement whose shared commitment to service has had a lasting impact on their communities and beyond.

John F. Fish is chairman and CEO of Suffolk, a national contractor that builds, innovates and invests. Under his leadership, Suffolk has grown into one of the nation’s leading privately held builders, generating more than $10 billion in annual revenue and ranking among Engineering News-Record’s Top 400 Contractors. A respected business leader and advocate for the real estate industry, John is the former chair of the Real Estate Roundtable, a founding member and director of the Massachusetts Competitive Partnership, and a former chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. He also serves on the Real Estate Board of New York, the Partnership for New York City, and the National Business Roundtable. John is also committed to strengthening institutions that advance healthcare, education and community well-being. He currently serves as chair of Brigham and Women’s Hospital, vice chair of the Mass General Brigham Executive Committee and a board member of the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. He recently completed his second nonconsecutive term as chair of the Boston College Board of Trustees, becoming the first non-alumnus in the institution’s history to hold that position.

Cynthia Gelsthorpe Fish is a dedicated philanthropist and volunteer whose lifelong commitment to caring for others has focused on advancing healthcare, education, environmental stewardship and Alzheimer’s research and care. Cyndy served for more than 16 years on the Board of Trustees of Hobart and William Smith Colleges, including as vice chair and co-chair of the Presidential Search Committee. Her extensive nonprofit leadership also includes service on the boards of Boston Children’s Museum and Hebrew SeniorLife, as well as active involvement with Brigham and Women’s Hospital, where she serves on the President’s Advisory Board and the Ann Romney Center for Neurologic Diseases. Earlier in her career, she was a merchandise coordinator overseeing 26 stores in the Northeast and an educator.

John is a graduate of Bowdoin College and has received honorary degrees from Wentworth Institute of Technology, Regis College and Curry College. Cyndy earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hobart and William Smith Colleges and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Tufts University, specializing in early childhood education. She also received an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Hobart and William Smith Colleges.