Chawla family inspired to support pediatric research fund
“This is an incredible institution not only in terms of the quality of research and patient care, but also in its unique mission to serve every child, regardless of background.”
Category: Donor Stories
The Gray Foundation invests in collaboration seeking diabetes treatments
Mindy and Jon Gray, founders of the Gray Foundation, prioritize high-risk, high-reward research projects, or as Executive Director Dana Zucker puts it, “funding early, innovative work.” Oftentimes, she explains, “that’s
Cyrus Tang Foundation Award funds partnership to improve community-based healthcare in China
“I believe success in life is not based in assets gained or knowledge acquired. It is how we make use of what we have to contribute to society.” Cyrus Tang
Curiosity and compassion inspire innovation fund for cellular therapies
“Few places have the resources to do this kind of research. It’s particularly meaningful to see how the investment can support opportunities to personalize treatment for pancreatic cancer.” Matt Wulfstat
Linked legacies: estate gift inspired by a lifetime of medical service
“It’s visionaries and forward thinkers who really make these dreams possible, not only for me but for the thousands of patients in the future who I will be able to help.” Alexis Warren, MD
Silverman family gift expands Violence Recovery Program
“As a lifelong Chicagoan deeply troubled by violence in our city, I saw an opportunity to highlight a very direct, high impact way to address violence.” Scott Silverman
Gift fuels progress in treating childhood cancer
“Philanthropy is really an investment—sometimes a seed investment.” Barry Fields
Liaisons in Care expands to tackle healthcare inequities
“You work stronger when you work together. If there’s someone who needs something that’s out of our reach, I can rely on other members of LinC.” Yesenia Hernandez.
Ullman Family Team Science Award to support novel breast cancer research
“The ultimate yardstick of our work is to be able to help people.” Kunle Odunsi, MD, PhD
Fostering compassionate patient care
Blaine Lesnik, PsyD, former president of the Illinois Psychological Association, celebrated the seventh anniversary of her double lung transplant by making a gift supporting a research project designed to improve