Political powerbroker George Norcross is giving $100 million to the hospital where he was born—which will now carry his name

Some people may go back and volunteer at the hospital where they were born, or even fewer may go on to become a health care professional there.

But it’s extremely unique to make a multimillion-dollar donation there.

That’s what political powerbroker George Norcross was able to recently do, though.

Norcross, who is considered one of the most powerful political players in New Jersey and serves as chairman of Conner Strong & Buckelew, one of the nation’s largest insurance brokerages, earlier this summer announced he’d give $100 million to Cooper University Health Care in Camden, N.J.

Norcross, along with his three brothers, were all born at Cooper, according to the health care organization’s announcement.

That started a multidecade relationship between the Norcross family and Cooper.

Norcross’ recent gift is the largest single philanthropic donation in the health system’s history, and one of the largest ever made to a hospital in New Jersey.

It’s part of the system’s $3 billion expansion in Camden.

In his honor, the family will add the Norcross name, although they haven’t designated which buildings or programs will carry it.

“For more than 50 years, our family has been dedicated to Cooper, and we are so proud to make this contribution to ensure that Cooper and the thousands of talented, committed professionals who make a difference every day for the people of Camden and South Jersey can continue the important work of investing in their future and in Camden’s continued renaissance,” Norcross said in the announcement.

The family’s five decades at Cooper span more than one-third of the hospital’s 139-year history.

A family legacy and connection to state tax breaks Norcross’ late father, George E.

Norcross Jr., was a labor leader who served on the hospital’s board from 1976 to 1983 and pushed to keep quality health care in Camden while other hospitals spread to the suburbs.

Norcross’ mother, Anne Carol Conner Norcross, spent years advocating for seniors and underserved Camden residents.