Celebrating 30 Years of Impact

Gift planning is an opportunity to make the change you want to see in the world. Southwestern Medical Foundation established The Wildenthal Society (formerly The Heritage Society) in 1995 to recognize those who make planned gifts to benefit UT Southwestern Medical Center or Southwestern Medical Foundation. For many decades, these gifts have had a tremendous impact on our community, helping UT Southwestern to remain a leader in groundbreaking research, education, and patient care programs that are transforming the practice of medicine.

Q&A with Dr. Kern Wildenthal

Honoring a Legacy of Leadership

Kern Wildenthal, M.D., Ph.D.

Southwestern Medical Foundation and UT Southwestern renamed The Heritage Society in 2023 to honor Dr. Kern Wildenthal’s leadership. Dr. Wildenthal has been a leader in Dallas medicine for more than four decades, including as a dean (1967–1986) and then president (1986–2008) of UT Southwestern Medical Center, president of Southwestern Medical Foundation (2008–2012), and president of Children’s Medical Center Foundation (2013–2016), as well as multiple years as a board member, officer, and consultant for numerous medical charities in North Texas, nationally, and internationally.

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Stories of Impact

Donor Stories

A Personal Gift in Support of Medical Scholarships: UT Southwestern Alumnus Joins The Wildenthal Society

Dr. Calvin Dixon was given the gift of medical scholarships. Now, he’s paying it forward with a gift of his own.
Dr. Patricia Evans photographed on the campus of Old Parkland, home of Southwestern Medical Foundation.
Awards, Events and Scholarships

For Tomorrow’s Physicians: A Gift from Dr. Patricia Evans

With a gift from her estate, a UT Southwestern faculty member looks to pay it forward.

Planned Giving

From Patient to Philanthropist: Alex Winslow’s Journey of Gratitude and Giving at UT Southwestern

Alex Winslow reflects on his time as a patient and how it inspired him to make a planned gift to UT Southwestern.
Planned Giving

Honoring a Legacy of Science and Education: Dr. Joel Goodman’s Enduring Commitment to UT Southwestern

Joel Goodman, Ph.D. joins The Wildenthal Socity by pledging a gift of his retirement plan assets to UT Southwestern Medical Center in support of research teaching, training, and outreach.
Picture of the Folz outside at Old Parkland
Donor Stories

Lori and Dave Folz Estate Planning Help Support Brain Science through Bequest

Twenty years ago, Dave Folz joined the Estate Planning Council to help inspire and advance progress in medicine. After attending Council meetings and presentations where he learned about UT Southwestern’s exceptional care and world-class research, Dave and Lori became inspired to do more.
Donor Stories

Dallas Couple Invests in the Future of Medical Education at UT Southwestern

Dr. Gregory and Margie Dess’s passion for learning and belief in the value of education led them to make a planned gift to UT Southwestern.
Donor Stories

Karee and Greg Sampson: Inspiring Philanthropy Through UT Southwestern’s Vanguard and Estate Planning Initiatives

Karee and Greg Sampson Inspire Philanthropy at UT Southwestern through the Vanguard and Estate Planning Council.
Advancing Brain Treatment

Mosle Family Furthers Mission of O’Donnell Brain Institute

Paula Mosle, a longtime supporter of Southwestern Medical Foundation and UT Southwestern Medical Center, has stepped forward to champion the Peter O’Donnell Jr. Brain Institute through a generous $1 million charitable gift annuity.
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Philanthropy

Dr. Fischer-Lindahl Establishes Gift for Women in Science and Joins The Heritage Society

Kirsten Fischer-Lindahl, Ph.D., joined The Heritage Society through the establishment of a generous charitable gift annuity at Southwestern Medical Foundation. Her gift will benefit the Office of Women’s Careers at UT Southwestern Medical Center providing support for female faculty in perpetuity.
Advancing Brain Treatment

Halbreichs Create Legacy Gift in Support of Peter O’Donnell Brain Institute Campaign for the Brain

Nancy and Jeremy Halbreich appreciate life’s treasures – family, friends, good health, and the joy that comes from making the world better. Longtime friends of Southwestern Medical Foundation, the Halbreichs joined The Heritage Society in 2019 with a legacy gift to invest in further discovery and treatment of glioblastoma, an aggressive type of brain cancer.

Request A Meeting

If you would like to learn more about The Wildenthal Society, please fill out this form to request a meeting with Randal Daugherty, UT Southwestern's Director of Development and Gift Planning.