Why Giving Matters
Because Your Support Can Change Lives
We are honored to share the remarkable stories of our donors and faculty whose generosity, perseverance, and hope inspire our work and encourage others to give.
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Going the distance: John Tarlton raises funds for Stanford Cancer Institute
With a firm belief that our purpose here on Earth is to give back to others, John Tarlton’s personal and professional philosophies are guided by how he can achieve as many worthwhile goals as possible, across both fronts, simultaneously.
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The Blavatnik Family Foundation Fuels the Next Generation of Biomedical Innovation
The Blavatnik Family Foundation has pledged $10 million to Stanford Medicine for the training of graduate students in the biomedical sciences, powering the innovation and independence of talented young researchers.
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Paul Berg: An Uncommon Legacy
On the cusp of 92, Stanford biochemistry pioneer and Nobel Prize winner Paul Berg speaks out on driving philanthropy to empower the most talented biomedical leaders—and make sure that training programs are in place to create the next generation of them.
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From Loss to a Legacy of Hope: A Father’s Journey
George Ting, MD, shares his journey from loss to healing in this moving short film and explains why he chose to establish the Esther Ting Memorial Professorship in addiction medicine at Stanford.
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Jan Hurlbut: Enabling faculty to change the playing field and "think big"
Retired schoolteacher Jan Hurlburt from Palos Verdes Estates was looking to create major change on the playing field for people with chronic kidney disorders through a gift to Stanford Medicine.
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Clinical Trial Gift Honors Wife, Offers Hope
When Jeff Schottenstein's wife was diagnosed with a rare gastric cancer, he left no stone unturned in researching solutions. Although Sara passed on before she could benefit, Jeff made a gift in her honor to Stanford so that others might have better health options. Watch the story of Sara's legacy.
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Unleashing Innovation: Philanthropic Couple’s Support of High-Risk, High-Reward Science
Bill and Brenda Younger understand the power and potential of supporting big ideas—support that often involves taking a risk on the person behind the idea.
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Supporting New Innovations in Spinal Cord Injury
Eleven years ago, a car accident left Dennis Chan with severe injuries to his spinal cord at the L2 vertebrae and to peripheral nerves. While devastating, Chan chose to look at his situation with hope.
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Investing in Future Outcomes
Chris Redlich understands that today’s health care has been shaped by the power of basic science research. In concert with Stanford Medical Giving, he created a gift that will fund critically needed basic research in a creative and impactful way.
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Final Gift to Campaign for Stanford Medicine Honors Parents
Tho Nguyen came to the US as a refugee and imparted her parents' values of hard work, intelligence, and education to her sons, both surgeons today. Her endowed gift to the Campaign for Stanford Medicine was the last gift made to the completed campaign - in her parents' names.
“I always tell people to support medical research as much as they can, because it’s going to affect each one of us. It’s going to make life better for everyone.”
—Dennis Chan, Stanford Medicine Donor
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