Inspiring Progress In Medicine

Southwestern Medical Foundation is an impact-driven public charity focused on building a sustainable funding source for innovative research, best-in-class medical education, and the highest standard of care.

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Community to Impact


Marion Flores
The Wildenthal Society Member

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For Marion T. Flores, expanding the possibilities of human health has been a lifelong dedication. In 2025, Marion joined The Wildenthal Society by establishing a charitable gift annuity to benefit neurodegenerative disease research at UT Southwestern. Her vision and generosity have empowered physician-scientists to explore bold ideas, translate knowledge into lifesaving treatments, and train the next generation of medical leaders.

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We Fund

Medical Innovation

Sustainable funding provides the means for progress and has helped to position UT Southwestern Medical Center as a leader in understanding and solving some of the greatest health challenges of our time.

This is what progress looks like.


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Research

Your support funds globally-respected research, leading the way in advancing health care treatment options and tomorrow’s cures.

Funding Research
Ho Din Award Winner and Anesthesiology Resident, Cayenne Price, M.D.

Faculty and Students

Your support lifts up many outstanding faculty and students, sustaining the highest standards of excellence for medical innovation and education.

Funding Faculty and Students
Ben and Christie Dupree

Care & Prevention

Your support helps medical leaders answer the question, “What is best for the patient?”

With rapidly growing and changing health care needs, the answer to this question rarely stays the same — but you can help assure that compassionate care and quality research remain at the center of every patient program we fund.

Funding Care & Prevention

Help Create a Legacy of

Better Health


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Join us in inspiring and supporting the greatest needs of our community. Southwestern Medical Foundation's mission has never been more relevant than it is today.

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