
The Russell Medical Foundation has received a $3.2 million donation from Russell Lands Inc. and the Adelia Russell Charitable Foundation/Ben and Luanne Russell.
The contributions will help bolster health care efforts at Russell Medical, which is an 81-bed facility in Alexander City.
Russell Medical President and CEO Jim Peace said of Russell Lands, the Adelia Russell Charitable Foundation and Ben and Luanne Russell, “Their generosity enables us to advance our mission and continue delivering high-quality care that our community deserves. This contribution not only supports our current endeavors but also helps secure a brighter future for health care in our region.”
The Russell family’s philanthropy and community involvement has extended over several decades and has been focused on health care, education and community development.
“Our family, along with Russell Lands, is committed to making a meaningful impact within our community,” said Dedie Russell Hendrix. “We believe that state-of-the-art health care services are the backbone of a thriving community, and it is our goal to ensure access to everyone in our area.”
David Sturdivant, president of Russell Lands, added, “It is also extremely rare for a community of our size to have access to so many medical specialists without having to leave town. Quality health care is critical to our residents and to the Lake Martin area in general, and we are proud to continue to support Russell Medical Center.”