Campaign Milestones and Momentum

Philanthropy advances  UVA Health's mission.

In fiscal year 2023, UVA Health’s donors provided $181 million in commitments, a milestone achievement toward the ambitious $1 billion target as part of the University of Virginia’s Honor the Future Campaign. 

The steadfast support of visionary donors is foundational to UVA Health’s mission to “transform health and inspire hope for all Virginians and beyond.” These funds enable UVA Health to discover and develop innovative treatments, expand healthcare access for underserved communities, recruit top-tier clinicians from around the globe, mentor the next generation of medical experts, and ultimately, enhance the overall well-being of individuals throughout the commonwealth. 

MILESTONE GIFTS

A commitment from the Genan Foundation will support the enhancement and expansion of clinical care for epilepsy patients. This investment will allow the F.E. Dreifuss Comprehensive Epilepsy Program, under the leadership of Director Nathan Fountain, MD, to continue to grow its integrated approach to epilepsy care, expanding access to services, pursuing research opportunities, and recruiting additional specialists. 

Susan Gendron and Roger Gendron have made a joint commitment to support the expansion of the NICU/ PICU at UVA Health Children’s. Their investment will provide vital resources to upgrade and expand these critical care units. 

The Home Paddocks Charitable Foundation has made a commitment to support the renovation and expansion of the NICU/PICU units at UVA Health Children’s. This funding will provide much-needed resources for these units, as they work to meet the rising demand for critical care pediatric services across the commonwealth. 

John “Jack” Reid has included a commitment in his estate plans to support the work of Dr. Stephen S. Park, MD, and the Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Inspired by his experience as a patient of Dr. Park, Reid hopes this gift will create opportunities for Dr. Park and his colleagues to educate and train future surgeons, fund innovative research, and help advance new methods of reconstructive surgery to benefit future patients.