The New Tomorrow Institute is a nationwide fictional charity on the ABC soap opera General Hospital, that's directly affiliated with Aurora Media.
Background[]
In April 2024 at Aurora Media, Drew Cain offers Willow Corinthos a volunteer spot in the charity The New Tomorrow Institute which deals with bone marrow donors, stem cells, and organ transplantation. As Willow recently recovered from leukemia, Drew thought it would be perfect for Willow to be a spokesperson. Willow says she will think about it.
Later Willow reads a brochure from the charity and tells her husband, Michael Corinthos she wants to do it as she is tired of being as nurse at GH and missing seeing her kids grow up.
On May 7, despite Drew's worries that Willow feel obligated, she accepts his offer to be spokesperson for the charity. Nina hears this and is proud of Willow. Drew wants Crimson Magazine to do a story on the charity and Willow's involvement.
On May 13, Willow shoots a rehearsal PSA for the charity with Drew filming and Nina observing.
On August 9, Willow runs into Drew in the MC elevator, after picking up some outfits from Crimson for her upcoming PSAs. Drew has good news for her from the Institute, but is interrupted by the conveyance jerking to a halt.
A call with Olivia tells them the elevator company is on the way. Finding it warm, Drew takes his jacket off, loosens his tie, and rolls up his sleeves. Willow is visibly uncomfortable and asks him about the good news. The Institute loves her and her work so far - the director wants to fly them out to L.A. for a big fundraiser. A villa has been rented for them, which is a "magical spot." Willow, concerned about their growing attraction, blurts out, "I can't!"
She covers by stating that her son and Drew's great-nephewWiley Corinthos is about to start a new school, and they have a family trip before then. She worries if regular trips are to be expected, maybe this isn't the role for her. Drew tells her it's no problem, that the Institute understands she has two children. He then asks if he is the reason she doesn't want to go and if so maybe they should talk about it.
Willow reminds him they agreed to leave the Fourth of July and their kiss behind them, and there's no need for further discussion. They both tell one another how much they appreciate each other.
The elevator begins moving again. Drew thinks Willow should go to the benefit and he'll stay home. She insists she doesn't want him to miss out. He admits that she's one of his favorite people and only wants her to be happy. Suddenly the doors open, and when they see her mother and his secret fling, Nina Reeves, standing there - Willow rushes out.
On August 14, having regained her nursing position at the hospital, Willow announces she's leaving her position at the Institute. She claims that she finds more fulfillment in nursing and the Institute position required too much travel. Privately, Drew asks Willow if it's because of their feelings towards each other. She admits she can't stop thinking about him and needs the distance. She agrees to continue the PSAs until a replacement spokesperson is found.
