Irving Oil Announces $35 million gift to Massachusetts General Hospital for cancer care
Irving Oil, a New England Council member company, has made a $35 million donation to Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston to advance cancer care and enhance the patient experience. The announcement was made on February 4 in recognition of World Cancer Day.
The gift honors the late Arthur L. Irving, who served as President and Chairman of Irving Oil, an international energy company with operations in Canada, New England, and Europe. This contribution establishes two major spaces within the Phillip and Susan Ragon Building, currently under construction at MGH: the Irving Oil Limited Center for Urgent Cancer Care in Honor of Arthur L. Irving and the Irving Oil Limited Healing Garden in Honor of Arthur L. Irving.
The Center for Urgent Cancer Care will provide specialized care for cancer patients experiencing acute symptoms in a private, comfortable setting, serving as an alternative to the hospital’s Emergency Department. The Healing Garden will offer an outdoor environment designed to promote emotional well-being for patients, visitors, and staff.
“At Irving Oil, we believe in the importance of making a difference in the communities where we operate, and New England has been our home for more than 50 years,” said Jeff Matthews, President and CEO of Irving Oil. “This gift honors Mr. Irving’s legacy, underscoring his deep commitment to the value that people matter.”
The Phillip and Susan Ragon Building will house the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute and Heart and Vascular Institute and is expected to open in two phases, with the Herb Chambers Tower in 2027 and the New Balance Foundation Tower in 2030. The New England Council applauds Irving Oil for this significant investment in advancing cancer care and improving patient outcomes throughout the region.
To read more, visit Irving Oil’s press release.