Over and over again, one of the first things people say about Virginia Piper is that she was one of the kindest people they had ever met.
She radiated warmth and drew people in like a magnet. Not only did she express her care verbally, but she was there in person, helping
quietly and unobtrusively, wherever there was perceived need. Hers was a charm born of genuine interest in and love for people, regardless of who they were. That trait, so central to her being, was to touch the lives of the innumerable people she encountered throughout her life, often indelibly.
For more than 25 years, Virginia was an influential force in the community.
She served on Northwestern Hospital's Board of Directors and as its Board Chair
from 1964-1969. Her leadership continued during the merger of Abbott and Northwestern
hospitals, and Abbott Northwestern's merger with Sister Kenny Institute. She represented
the hospital at regional planning meetings and served as an active fund-raiser
with a keen interest in maintaining the excellence of medical and nursing education
at the hospital.
The Virginia Piper Cancer Institute bears her name because, following her death
from cancer in 1988, her family and friends wished to honor her and make a difference
in the lives of future generations.
Virginia Piper Cancer Institute
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
800 East 28th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407
612-863-4633
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Over and over again, one of the first things people say about Virginia Piper is that she was one of the kindest people they had ever met.
She radiated warmth and drew people in like a magnet. Not only did she express her care verbally, but she was there in person, helping
quietly and unobtrusively, wherever there was perceived need. Hers was a charm born of genuine interest in and love for people, regardless of who they were. That trait, so central to her being, was to touch the lives of the innumerable people she encountered throughout her life, often indelibly.