The Cooper Foundation raised nearly $4 million at its 15th Annual Red Hot Gala held Friday night.

Close to 1,000 business leaders, philanthropists and community advocates attended the event at the TRIAD 1828 Centre on the Camden waterfront. This year it honored Donna and Rick Forman for their leadership and philanthropy while supporting Cooper University Health Care.

Over the years, the Red Hot Gala has raised $30 million. That money helps fund expanded access to care and advance critical health programs at Cooper's hospitals in Camden and Cape May Court House.

Donna Forman, a breast cancer survivor, has helped shape the foundation's Pink & Teal event and become an advocate for cancer patients. She and her husband, Rick Forman, founder of the Forman Mills chain of stores, have champione

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