Wilmorite Team Participates in
Chase Corporate Challenge
May 24, 2011








Wilmorite Sponsors a bench for the "Benches on Parade" Campaign




Artist, Amie Freling-Brown is painting a bench for Wilmorite with the shopping malls in mind. You can watch Amie in action at her make-shift studio located next to EMS in Pittsford Plaza. 

                                                            
                                                                    

Progress photos taken on 1-28-10

          

FINISHED BENCH is located near Starbucks at Eastview Mall
 
            

       VISIT AMIE'S WEBSITE




There are good causes all around us. Wilmorite chooses to support charitable concerns in all the neighborhoods in which they work, and have been doing so for decades.

In fact, Wilmorite supports over 300 different charities through a combination of direct contributions and by providing use of mall facilities for their programs - for example, the Red Cross frequently conducts blood drives at several company owned malls. Additionally, many Wilmorite employees regularly volunteer their time to such worthy causes as Meals On Wheels and the Al Sigl Center. Wilmorite is also one of the largest contributors to the United Way of Greater Rochester at both the corporate and individual levels.




J.P. Wilmot Cancer Center



This tradition of giving and volunteerism is consistent with the philosophy of J.P. Wilmot, the company's founder. His generous endowment established the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center - part of the University of Rochester - which provides state-of-the-art patient care and conducts cutting-edge research at Strong Memorial Hospital. Learn more at the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center website by visiting www.urmc.rochester.edu/cancer-center.

Wilmorite's charitable endeavors derive simply from a desire to give something back. It's been this way for fifty years. 


J.P.  Wilmot Cancer Center

Founded by James P. Wilmot, a charming and engaging man who had a deep sense of responsibility to his family, his community, and his fellow man. A prominent businessman, a leading member of the Rochester Community, and a wonderful friend to the University of Rochester Medical Center.

He created the Foundation, a philanthropy dedicated to attracting, training, and supporting doctors who are pursuing a career in cancer research. The Foundation provides fellowships to young medical doctors so that they can pursue their research goals. Its intent is to encourage collaboration between young doctors and experienced, knowledgeable mentors. 

Mr. Wilmot's decision to make a commitment to this endeavor was based largely on his confidence that the University of Rochester Medical Center would always provide an ideal environment for outstanding research. His longtime friend and advisor, Dr. Jacob D. Goldstein, who was a graduate of the first class of the University's School of Medicine and Dentistry, was the genesis of the Foundation's direction toward support of individual physician scientists as a way to promote cancer research. 

As Mr. Wilmot and Dr. Goldstein hoped, The Foundation has provided major support to attract qualified physician scientists to the Cancer Center at the University of Rochester. Wilmot Fellows have gone on to assume leading roles in academic and clinical positions around the world having a profound impact on the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of cancer. Many have continued their work here in Rochester. 

Since The Foundation was established in 1980, the Cancer Center has received unparalleled support for its research, teaching and patient care missions. Thanks to the generosity and enduring commitment, the Cancer Center will now bear the name. 

On behalf of the Foundation, its board of Directors, as well as Mr. Wilmot's family and friends, I would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to the University of Rochester, Strong Memorial Hospital, and the Cancer Center for their gracious recognition of my father and his efforts to uniquely aid the fight against cancer. Were he here, Mr. Wilmot would hope that the net effect of using his name would enhance the capabilities of the University and the Cancer Center to be even more successful in the treatment of cancer by finding new ways to raise funds, increase national recognition and attract professionals. The naming of the Cancer Center will continue a legacy of service to the University and the community that was a major factor in my father's way to give back in a quiet but effect manner.

William B. Wilmot
Chairman, The Foundation


Interested in hosting an event at one of Wilmorite's properties?

If you are 501-C3 organization, and would like to contact a property Marketing Director via e-mail to discuss hosting your event at one of our properties, please click on the property you wish to contact below.

Eastview Mall
The Mall at Greece Ridge
The Marketplace Mall
Pittsford Plaza
Park Point at RIT or Park Point Syracuse