A foundation of giving
Walk through downtown Chicago and you’re more than likely to come across something built by F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen. The construction company, founded in 1975, has touched nearly every aspect
Category: Donor Stories
Training of diabetes educators a family affair
Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 13 months, Maggie McNally, now 13 years old, knows the ins and outs of managing her condition. That’s not to say it’s easy. Type
Two disciplines, one goal
“Don’t you work at the hospital?” Elliott Sigal asked the young woman in front of him in the cafeteria line. He had seen Ruth Leff at work and around the
A gift for advancing neuroscience research and practice
Issam Awad, MD, director of neurovascular surgery at the University of Chicago Medicine, will lead a new program that melds the latest neuroscience research with clinical practice to improve care
Legacy of giving propels prostate cancer awareness
Henry “Hank” Strunk of Western Springs, Illinois, was known for his love of fishing, interest in helping young people grow personally and professionally, and commitment to giving. Diagnosed with an
Going against the grain to defeat celiac disease
Alissa and Peter W. Carlino wish they could sit down with their three daughters and enjoy a worry-free dinner. The meal could be simple: crusty bread, salad with dressing, and
Athlete inspires thousands to give
When it came to swimming, Ted Mullin’s motto was “leave it in the pool.” Mullin, who at 22 died of synovial sarcoma, a rare malignant tumor, was a collegiate athlete
Cheering for calm
Hannah Jones made a choice to change her diet and, ultimately, her life. Diagnosed with pediatric epilepsy in 2011, Hannah has been off and on epilepsy medications that caused deteriorating
Cyrus Tang, devoted philanthropist and entrepreneur
Cyrus Tang, former CEO and chairman of Tang Industries, left an important and lasting legacy at the University of Chicago. Tang, who passed away in June 2018, established the Tang Center
Training future leaders in young adult cancer care
In 2008, UChicago Medicine physician-scientists Wendy Stock, MD, and the late James Nachman, MD, made a discovery that dramatically altered the way doctors treat adolescents and young adults with cancer. Ten