VUMC Giving Archive

October 22, 2024

New VUMC hospital expansion to be named Jim Ayers Tower

Serving as the new front door to Vanderbilt University Hospital, the building serves as a visible reminder of the monumental impact Janet and Jim Ayers have had on the people of Tennessee.

Chelsea Brown, MD, volunteered her time to perform surgeries for qualifying uninsured and underinsured patients at Vanderbilt Orthopaedics Outreach Day. (photo by Donn Jones)
October 21, 2024

Joint effort: Annual VUMC event provides free orthopaedic surgeries

This year, more than 60 participating surgeons, fellow and resident surgeons, attending anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists, surgery center staff and Spanish interpreters volunteered on an August Saturday to help those who couldn’t otherwise afford it.

(photo by Susan Urmy)
October 3, 2024

Legacy Circle Breakfast

Donors are welcomed into the Legacy Circle when they make a lasting gift to the Medical Center through their will, retirement plan, life insurance policy or trust.

Clip in 4 the Cure was held at Geodis Park on Saturday, Sept. 14.
October 2, 2024

Clip In 4 the Cure

The high-energy fundraiser began in 2022 to raise money for cancer initiatives at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center and Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

From left are Joseph Magliocca, MD, Charles Gavin III, Bradley Dennis, MD, Kelvin Moses, MD, PhD, Ambra Pozzi, PhD, Joseph Magliocca, MD, Wesley Self, MD, MPH, Ritu Banerjee, MD, PhD, Jennifer Below, PhD, Stephanie Doupnik, MD, MS, Bryan Harris, MD, MPH, MHHC, Veronique Belzil, PhD, MS, Eric Austin, MD, MSCI, Sari Acra, MD, MPH, Nicole Ward, PhD, MSc, Evan Brittain, MD, MSc, Douglas Ruderfer, PhD, MS, and Kristin Archer, PhD, DPT. (photo by Susan Urmy)
September 30, 2024

Directorships honor VUMC leaders and philanthropic partners

Many of these endowed directorships at VUMC are funded by generous donors who are passionate about making a meaningful difference in research and patient care.

Shade Tree Trot. (photo by Donn Jones)
September 26, 2024

Scenes from Shade Tree Trot, Greater Nashville Heart Walk

Saturday, Sept. 21, was a busy day for volunteer events supporting good causes, with both the Shade Tree Trot and Greater Nashville Heart Walk taking place.