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Stories illustrating the dynamic impact that philanthropy has on the work being conducted by UMass Medical School and UMass Memorial Health Care to enhance the health and well-being of our local and global communities.
A gift of gratitude
Grateful donor supports the IBD research of the UMass dietician she credits with "saving her life." Read more.
Galvanizing scientific discovery
Through the generosity of two area philanthropists, two new endowed chairs are established at UMass Medical School. READ MORE.
Pushing for breakthroughs
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation supports UMMS research on 3D-printed bone grafts, which could help treat pediatric patients with bone cancer. Read more.
Golf tournament raises $10,000 for colorectal cancer research
6th annual Clubs for Colorectal Cancer Golf Tournament and Benefit Dinner a huge success. Read more.
Remillard Family broadens support of local community through endowed fund at UMMS
Program that provides baby boxes to Worcester families among first to get financial backing. Read more.
American Cancer Society helps UMass Memorial cancer patients, families with access to lodging
The ACS awards a $100,000 grant to UMass Memorial Medical Center that will provide cancer patients and their caregivers with access to free and discounted lodging. Read more.
UMass Medical School faculty appointed to endowed chairs
Newly funded posts supported by Maroun Semaan, UMass ALS Cellucci Fund; existing chairs filled with deserving faculty. Read more.
UMass Memorial NICU baby sleeping safely at home in donated baby box
When UMass Memorial nurse Lisa Audette, RN, learned about the baby box concept, she knew it had potential to help our NICU babies. Read more.
Local kids with asthma get support from Ronald McDonald House Charities
Funds donated to UMass Memorial's Pediatric Pulmonary Asthma Program. Read more.
Five Boston Marathon runners will support UMass ALS Cellucci Fund
On April 17, 2017—and for the sixth consecutive year—volunteer runners will participate in the one-and-only Boston Marathon to raise money for the UMass ALS Cellucci Fund. Read more.
Retired dentist honors late wife with gift to UMMS
Supports Parkinson’s disease research in Department of Neurology. Read more.
Girl on a mission
With an innate desire to help others, local 8-year-old directs her birthday gifts to patients at UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center. Read more.
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