Inspirational Stories
Our donors and friends don’t just make financial gifts; they invest in a healthier future for all.
I’m Not Done Yet Foundation Rings Nasdaq Opening Bell
Several DCI representatives were thrilled to join the founders of the I’m Not Done Yet Foundation to ring the opening bell at Nasdaq
Grateful Family Honors Physician with Presidential Chair in Endocrinology
An anonymous $5 million gift has established a Presidential Distinguished Chair Professorship in endocrinology in honor of Diana McNeill, MD.
The Path to Pay it Forward: A Duke Family Committed to Changing the World
Todd Brady, and Andrea Darling explain why they choose to give back, and shared what they hope to accomplish through their philanthropy.
George McLean’s Estate Gift Pays His Appreciation Forward
In appreciation of the gifts of knowledge and training, the George W. McLean estate has funded an endowment to support endocrinology research.
Elizabeth Harden M.D.’78: Investing in the Future of Medicine
When Elizabeth Harden entered Duke School of Medicine in 1974, only 22 percent of medical school students in the U.S. were women. Harden found no such attitudes at Duke.
Creating a Legacy of Innovation in Medicine
Georgeanna J. Klingensmith's generous bequest funds a professorship in pediatrics at Duke University School of Medicine.
Doug and Stefanie Kahn: New Gift Supports Work to Uncover the Genesis of Alzheimer’s Disease
The Kahns’ gift will support the newly established Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center that is focused on gathering data in pre-symptomatic, young, and diverse populations.
Helping Duke Give Back to the World
Duke alum Leslie Graves has known about Duke’s mission to provide life-changing cancer care since she was a teenager. Her father was a childhood friend of legendary cancer surgeon William Shingleton, MD, when the two were growing up in eastern North Carolina.
ALS Community Joins Together to Endow Duke’s First ALS Professorship
Driven to make a positive change for other families, Duke’s ALS community is celebrating a significant milestone for future patients.
$2.1 Million Gift is Latest in the Mario Family's Contributions to Innovation in Education and Health Care
Mario and his family, through the Mario Family Foundation, recently made an important new gift that builds upon their past support and will nurture innovation in health care and patient experience for years to come.