Thursday, October 1, 2026
WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley College Foundation Board of Directors has named Dr. Christopher Stahler and the Foundation of Caring Fund as recipients of its Outstanding Friend of the College award for 2024 and 2025. The award, established in 1988, recognizes individuals, organizations or corporations whose time, talent and financial support have made a lasting impact on the college.
In 2025, Dr. Stahler donated $465,000 to purchase a new fluoroscopy machine for WVC’s Radiologic Technology department, replacing an outdated model that was more than 20 years old.
“Investing in our students is investing in the future of our community,” Stahler said. “I’m proud to help ensure that WVC’s Radiologic Technology program has the modern tools needed to train the next generation of health professionals.”
The 2024 award recipient, the Foundation of Caring Fund, is a private Wenatchee-based foundation established in 1989 by the late Carl and Betty Campbell. In 2022, the foundation committed $750,000 to support WVC’s nursing program, enabling the launch of a new spring nursing cohort and allowing the college to graduate two cohorts annually.
“Wenatchee Valley College is a blessing to our community,” said Foundation of Caring president Thomas Dye. “College level educational classes are greatly needed, especially the nursing program.”
“Dr. Stahler and the Foundation of Caring Fund show the impact one gift can make on hundreds of students,” said WVC Foundation Executive Director Rachel Evey. “Through their generosity, WVC will produce more healthcare workers for our community, making an impact on all of us. The WVC Foundation is grateful for their giving and honored to recognize them with this award.”
Past recipients include Jim and Kim Richardson (2022), Sara Lippert (2020), Terry and Suzanne Sorom (2019) and Peggy Ludwick (2018).
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