VUMC Giving

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December 19, 2023

Cancer changed Jack Cawthon’s tune, so he found new ways to voice his gratitude

Multiple bouts with cancer and a total laryngectomy have curbed Jack Cawthon’s ability to sing, but not his spirit.

By Danny Bonvissuto
November 6, 2023

Christmas Village, benefiting the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center, is one of the oldest philanthropic events in Nashville. For many, it has been a family tradition for generations.

A story of love, and loss, and shopping

By Danny Bonvissuto
October 6, 2023

Build-out begins on final floors of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt expansion

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt continues to grow to new heights. As part of the ongoing four-floor expansion of Monroe Carell, a temporary crane alongside the pediatric facility’s building signifies a move toward the final phases of the project.

By Christina Echegaray
New directorship holder are: (front row, from left) Jonathan Soslow, MD, MSCI; Jill Simmons, MD; Lori Jordan, MD, PhD; Janice Law, MD; Angela Jefferson, PhD; Carrie Menser, MD; Muktar Aliyu, MBBS, DrPH, MPH; Tracy Frech, MD, MSCI; Peter Embí, MD, MS, (back row, from left) Meredith Pugh, MD, MSCI; Stephen Patrick, MD, MPH, MS; Harvey Murff, MD, MPH; John Graves, PhD; Paul Sternberg Jr., MD; Joshua Robinson, OD; Fabien Maldonado, MD, MSc; Jonathan Brown, MD; Lori Ann Kehler, OD; and Julie Lounds Taylor, PhD. (photo by Donn Jones)
October 3, 2023

Directorships honor leaders, philanthropic partners

Nineteen leaders have been named as holders of directorships at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

By Doug Campbell
May 24, 2023

Spring event honors donors’ support and generosity

Members of Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Canby Robinson Society recently joined CEO and President Jeff Balser, MD, PhD, and his wife, Melinda, at Cheekwood Botanic Hall for the Spring Donor Celebration, an annual event honoring donors for their loyal support.

By Nancy Humphrey
May 19, 2023

A legacy spanning generations

The Carell family was recently hosted by leaders of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

By Christina Echegaray
April 13, 2023

Predators’ support in battling childhood cancer stays strong

The Nashville Predators, including retired goalie Pekka Rinne, recently visited Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt to present hospital leaders with the proceeds raised throughout the year from the team’s 365 Pediatric Cancer Fund presented by Twice Daily.
By Christina Echegaray
March 30, 2023

Family’s gift will support pediatric cancer research

Lily Hensiek's family has made a new $1 million commitment to endow the Lily’s Garden Discovery Researcher Fund in the Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology in the Department of Pediatrics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
By Nancy Humphrey
March 16, 2023

Football player’s donation honors his late brother

P.U.N.T. Pediatric Cancer Collaborative, along with Buffalo Bills football player Dawson Knox, recently presented Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt with a gift of “Luke’s Locker” in memory of his brother.
By Christina Echegaray
March 7, 2023

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban gift supports breast cancer clinical trials at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have made a generous financial gift to Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in support of clinical trials for new and better therapies for breast cancer.
By Tom Wilemon
February 2, 2023

Potocsnak family’s transformative gift creates Center for Undiagnosed and Rare Disorders

A transformative gift from the Potocsnak family has established the Potocsnak Center for Undiagnosed and Rare Disorders at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
By Nancy Humphrey
December 13, 2022

Holiday Music Special

Executive producers of the Nashville Holiday Music Special, Pamela Bolling, Julie Carell Stadler and Davide Medeiros joined Meg Rush, MD, Champ and performers for a viewing party on Dec. 3, at the Four Seasons Hotel Nashville.
By VUMC News and Communications
November 17, 2022

Ike and Ann Robinson Society reception celebrates founding members

By VUMC News and Communications
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