Dick Wolf, the creator and producer of the hit series “Law & Order,” has donated $10 million to Mount Desert Island Hospital.
His gift will help MDI Hospital in Bar Harbor to upgrade its emergency department, surgical suites and Main Street entrance.
“Dick Wolf’s generosity is nothing short of extraordinary,” Chrissi Maguire, MDI Hospital president and CEO, said in a Wednesday morning statement. “This gift not only advances our vision for a modern, patient-centered campus, it inspires others to join us in building a healthier future for our island community.”
MDI Hospital said it’s the biggest individual donation in its history.
The hospital is raising $55 million, a goal it is nearing, to fund upgrades to prepare MDI Hospital for the next century. The campaign moved into its next stage Wednesday.
“MDI Hospital is a cornerstone of this community,” Wolf said in a statement. “I’m proud to help ensure that the people of Mount Desert Island and beyond have access to the best possible care, now, and for generations to come.”
Wolf has for years summered on MDI, where he has a $10 million mansion overlooking the ocean in Seal Harbor. In 2022, he began planning for another nearly $10 million mansion off Indian Point Road in Bar Harbor.
