CABARRUS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION, INC. (THE "FOUNDATION") WAS ORGANIZED IN 1993 AND IS OPERATED TO EDUCATE CITIZENS ABOUT THE PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND OVERALL NEEDS WITHIN THE STRATEGIC PLAN OF ATRIUM HEALTH CABARRUS (THE "HOSPITAL"). THE FOUNDATION RAISES FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE STRATEGIC PLAN OF THE HOSPITAL THROUGH DIRECT SOLICITATIONS FROM HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES AND PHYSICIANS, AREA INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, GRANTORS, AND BUSINESSES, AND SPECIAL FUNDRAISING EVENTS. THE FOUNDATION LEADS ALL DEVELOPMENT PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION FOR ATRIUM HEALTH CABARRUS.