Philanthropy

Generous hearts in our community turn their passion into medical progress every day.

Honoring Katie: One Wing Foundation Donations

In addition to devoting her time to Southwestern Medical Foundation’s mission, one of our own team members, Katie Schlieve, co-founded a nonprofit for a cause dear to her heart. One Wing Foundation was created to raise and distribute funds to nonprofit organizations that provide resources for the medical, physical, and grief recovery needs of bereaved […]

Awards, Events and Scholarships

Daughters’ Generosity Carries On Their Father’s Legacy

Dr. Richard Mays Smith was a beloved internal medicine practitioner who was revered by many and took great joy in his role as an educator in academic medicine. In 1975, his family created the Richard Mays Smith Award in Internal Medicine, which has been given annually by Southwestern Medical Foundation to one or more graduating medical students at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Awards, Events and Scholarships

Annual Meeting of the Board of Trustees 2022 Photo Gallery

Annual Meeting of the Board of Trustees photo gallery from May 11, 2022.

Pulmonary Disease expert, Dr. Randall Rosenblatt posing with his wife, Barbara, in France.

Philanthropy

Pulmonary Expert Honored With Distinguished Chair Thanks To Anonymous Gift

Southwestern Medical Foundation honors Dr. Randall Rosenblatt's lifelong work through the Randall L. Rosenblatt, M.D. Distinguished Chair in Pulmonary Disease, made possible by an anonymous donor.

Advancing Public Health

Forward Together in Support of Emerging Medical Discoveries

In 2015, Saryn and Jonathan Dietz became founding members of The Cary Council, a group of young leaders working with Southwestern Medical Foundation to advance early-stage research at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Today, they continue supporting medical progress by sustaining a family legacy of generosity.

Community

2021 Annual Meeting Photo Gallery

We were delighted to host our Annual Meeting of the Board of Trustees on November 2.

October 27, 2021

Make a Tribute Gift to the Peter O’Donnell Jr. Brain Institute

Advancing Brain Treatment

We are deeply saddened by the loss of Peter O’Donnell Jr., who was a remarkable innovator, philanthropist, and visionary. For decades, the generosity of Mr. O’Donnell and his late wife Edith encouraged and built excellence in our medical community, and we know future generations will continue to benefit as the O’Donnell legacy inspires us to continue moving forward in seeking solutions and meeting society’s greatest health care needs.

October 14, 2021

Forward Together in Giving: From Progress in Alzheimer’s Research to Frontline Nurses During the Pandemic

Advancing Brain Treatment

For Mr. and Mrs. Skokos, making Dallas their home meant making the city a part of their mission to give back. They continue to do so today through their support and advocacy of Southwestern Medical Foundation and other organizations dear to them.

October 8, 2021

Celebrating the Life of Louise Eiseman

Philanthropy

Louise Rose Freedman Eiseman will be remembered as a loving mother and wife, trailblazer, entrepreneur, and a tireless community volunteer who was dedicated to the Dallas community through her involvement in many civic, cultural, and educational organizations.

September 9, 2021

Giving Back Toward Alzheimer’s Research in Dallas

Advancing Brain Treatment

Alan and Joan (Joni) Walne are proud to give back through their Fund at Southwestern Medical Medical Foundation, which supports advances in Alzheimer’s research and treatment at UT Southwestern Medical Center.