About Protect The Heroes

Protect The Heroes began as a national fundraising campaign in spring 2020 and grew into a publishing project that tracks community support for healthcare institutions across the United States.

Our Mission

We exist to keep the spotlight on the people who care for patients during emergencies. That means honest reporting on hospital funding, donor behavior, partner organizations, and the unexpected corners of public life that stepped up when the pandemic hit.

Our Story

The original Protect The Heroes campaign launched as a joint effort by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy, the American Hospital Association, and The Creative Coalition. After the urgent phase passed, the platform shifted toward long-form coverage of healthcare philanthropy, community giving, and the lessons learned from the pandemic response.

About the Author

Tim Newsom, lead editor at Protect The Heroes, smiling in a navy sweater

Tim Newsom has spent more than a decade reporting on nonprofit work, community fundraising, and the intersection of corporate giving with public health. His work focuses on the practical side of philanthropy — how money actually moves from a donor to a hospital bedside.