Generosity Drives Progress

As you’ve seen in this newly designed edition of PULSE, there is so much life-changing work taking place across UVA Health—and so many inspirational reasons why our donors give. Our development team is honored to support the incredible work of our physicians, nurses, care teams, researchers, and students to transform health and inspire hope. 

Take Olivia’s story, which is this month’s cover feature. Her journey, guided by the dedicated physicians and care team at UVA Health Children’s, illustrates the impact of our work in providing hope for the future. Our goal is to ensure that children across Virginia can receive the same level of care that Olivia does and, most importantly, that no child is ever turned away from the acute care they need. Expanding our neonatal and pediatric intensive care units will increase our capacity to treat our region’s most vulnerable and precious family members. To accomplish this, we have recently kicked off a campaign to raise $25 million to ensure UVA Health can provide care for every seriously ill baby and child needing our help. 

Scholarships open many doors for the next generation of nurses and doctors. Many donors find inspiration in helping a nursing or medical student pursue their education at UVA. Dean Melina Kibbe’s announcement of a new $25 million UVA School of Medicine scholarship initiative underscores our commitment to easing the financial burden for our medical students, who represent the future of healthcare. 

We’re also inspired by the School of Nursing’s long legacy of care for residents of Charlottesville’s Westhaven community—a program generously supported by philanthropy over the years. Today, Christina Feggans-Langston, MSN, RN, and UVA School of Nursing students at the Westhaven CARES Center not only provide vital health services to the community but also gain invaluable experience that will enrich our students’ ability to deliver high-quality, compassionate care throughout their nursing careers. 

I am moved by the outpouring of philanthropic support that benefits these and many other initiatives that will provide hope for patients and families for generations to come. Your vision, enthusiasm, and generosity drive our progress, and I am sincerely grateful for your partnership on this journey. 

With heartfelt thanks,

Amy Karr
Senior Associate Vice President for Health Development
Executive Director, UVA Health Foundation