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Featured below are a number of donor stories that illustrate why people and organizations have given to UW Medicine — and why it matters.


University of Washington's Alpha Phi sorority  

A Sorority With a Heart

The University of Washington’s Alpha Phi sorority celebrated the success of its second annual Red Dress Gala by donating half of the auction’s proceeds to UW Medicine. The women of Alpha Phi asked … 

Sandra R. Baxter, B.S. '62

One Good Turn Leads to Another

Sandra R. Baxter, B.S. ’62, knew her family couldn’t afford to send her to school, but then she received a scholarship … 

Kenneth H. Cooper, M.D.

Paying Attention to Preventive Care: Alumnus Kenneth H. Cooper, M.D.

“One thing I’ve enjoyed about making money is giving it away,” says Kenneth H. Cooper, M.D. … 

Andrew Faulk, M.D. ’84

The Art of Medicine

Alumnus and painter Andrew Faulk, M.D. ’84, his partner, and the Frank H. Jernigan Charitable Foundation support AIDS and MS research at UW Medicine …

Dr. Davenport

A Happy Honor for Practicing “Happy Medicine”

As a young doctor, Davenport delivered a daughter, Celeste, to Ann Thomas Powell and her husband, Jerry. A few years later, Davenport delivered twin boys to the Powells. The birth of the twins, Weston and Matthew, was not easy … 

Dean Paul G. Ramsey, M.D.

Doing the Right Thing

Dean Paul G. Ramsey, M.D., Dean of the School of Medicine, and his wife, Bonnie Ramsey, Res.’79, remember how much their parents valued education … 

Gov. Albert D. Rosellini, Sr.

The Father of the School of Medicine

After helping found the School of Medicine, Gov. Albert D. Rosellini, Sr., made another commitment … 

Safeway

Safeway Revs up Mobile Mammography

Safeway Inc., a national leader in retail food and drugs, is also a national leader in corporate charity. Over the past decade, the company has raised and donated more than $1 billion to support support education, health …

Barbara Smith

Honoring Compassion, Supporting Education

Alumnus James W. Smith, M.D. ’53, dedicated most of his career to helping people with addiction. Honoring his wishes, his family made a different commitment …

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