MADERA, Calif. (FOX26) — Valley Children’s Healthcare announced Thursday that it has received a $3 million estate gift from the late Scott Wishon MacMichael, a lifelong Fresno resident and descendant of the pioneering Wishon family.
The gift will support patient services and programs throughout the Central Valley.
In recognition of MacMichael’s generosity, Valley Children’s will name the Scott MacMichael Professional Center on its Madera campus in his honor.
The building serves as a hub for administrative teams that help support hospital operations.
“Scott’s legacy will live on through the thousands of children who will benefit from the care and compassion made possible by his generosity,” said Todd Suntrapak, President and CEO of Valley Children’s Healthcare.
MacMichael died earlier this year at the age of 67.
He was known for his wit, warmth and deep love for Fresno, as well as his work in journalism and advertising.
His family’s roots in the Valley date back generations; his grandmother’s family helped bring hydroelectric power to the region and were longtime supporters of Valley Children’s.
“Valley Children’s was special to him because it represents hope, compassion and the kind of selfless service he admired,” said his sister, Jenny Naef. “This gift is his way of giving back to the place and the people that shaped his life.”
The Scott MacMichael Professional Center is expected to continue supporting hospital operations while honoring his lasting impact on the community.