Philanthropy News - Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Collaboration Catalyst

Through their generous gift, Randi and Joel Cutler created the Culture and Collaboration Initiative, which has already been—and will continue to be—integral in further developing a culture of respect and trust between Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

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Advancing Revolutionary Research

Loren and Jeff Feingold made a lead gift that, with additional support from many generous donors, established the Rosenzweig-Feingold Family Endowed Chair in Pancreatic Disease. This chair honors the inaugural incumbent, Steven D. Freedman, MD, PhD, a world-renowned expert on pancreatic disease and a beloved physician.

Building a Future of Excellence

Made possible by philanthropy, the Klarman Building was designed with patients and families at the forefront. With its state-of-the-art technologies and comfortable, welcoming spaces, the building is profoundly impacting how Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center delivers care.

Creating Lasting Legacies

By establishing endowments, three generous BIDMC faculty members—Louis R. Caplan, MD, Marc Fisher, MD, and Robert Thomas, MD—are helping to ensure the medical center’s success in years to come, while also creating enduring legacies.

Genetic Discovery Propels Progress

Martin Pollak, MD, Chief of Nephrology, and his team are advancing our understanding of what causes end-stage kidney disease and why this debilitating condition disproportionately affects African Americans. Philanthropy has served as a powerful catalyst in translating their findings into more effective treatments for those who need them most.

The Good Fight

Joe Kapur participated in Haymakers for Hope in an effort to raise funds for the BIDMC Institute for Pancreatic Diseases. He was inspired to do so by his grandmother, Ani Kapur, who underwent pancreatic cancer treatment.

A New Lease on Life

With its state-of-the-art facility and interdisciplinary team of experts, the Beth Israel Lahey Health Heart Transplant Program at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center provides comprehensive care to individuals experiencing severe heart conditions. For Phil Liaboe, one of the program’s early transplant recipients, the leading-edge treatment he received dramatically changed his life.

A Path Forward

With the generous support of the Lunder Foundation, the groundbreaking Transition to Practice Nursing Residency Program is training and retaining a diverse and dedicated workforce—and providing a unique opportunity for a talented group of young nurses to launch their careers.

A Vital Community Resource

For the past 50 years, Bowdoin Street Health Center has provided high-quality, culturally inclusive care to the residents of Dorchester and beyond. The center has continued to grow and evolve over the past half century to meet the ever-changing needs of the population it serves. Funded by generous donors, the new pharmacy exemplifies the importance of philanthropy to all future initiatives at BSHC.

Clinical Excellence, Pioneering Research

David Avigan, MD, sets the vision and strategic direction for cancer care, research, and education for the BIDMC Cancer Center and the BILH network. With his approach to cancer care and groundbreaking clinical trials, the future is bright for cancer care at BIDMC.

Changing the Odds

Mary Tolan’s investment in an endowed chair to support the innovative work of Lev Perelman, PhD, aims to transform the standard of care and save lives far beyond the hospital’s walls.

A History of Improving Care for All

A new art piece located in the Klarman Building celebrates BIDMC’s rich history and highlights some of the milestone achievements that have shaped the medical center into the institution it is today.

Advancing Treatment

After participating in a clinical trial at the BIDMC Cancer Center to successfully treat an aggressive form of lymphoma, Cambridge resident gives back to support cancer research.

Cancer-Free and Forever Grateful

A trip abroad ended in a harrowing health scare for Andover resident Suellen Robinson. It led to an unexpected cancer diagnosis and extended stay at BIDMC—followed by a generous gift.

Building Momentum

The new inpatient building is BIDMC’s highest philanthropic priority, and leading the way in supporting this effort are three couples with deep ties to the medical center: Midge and Tom DeSimone, Carol and Howard Anderson, and Lis Tarlow and Steve Kay—who have all generously increased their original commitments.

Future Focused

As Chair of the Department of Neurology at BIDMC, Seward Rutkove, MD, has seen the vital impact of philanthropy—both during his first year as chair and throughout his nearly three-decade-long career serving the medical center.

Fostering the Brightest Minds

Made possible by a generous gift, the Jeffrey S. Flier and Eleftheria Maratos-Flier Lectureships in Metabolic Disease will take place annually to bring together trainees, physicians, and world-renowned thought leaders.

Devoted to Family and Giving Back

Over more than four decades, the late Ruth and Carl Shapiro were dear friends and generous supporters of the Beth Israel Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Their philanthropic legacy continues today with a gift of $5 million to support the new West Campus building.

Ventured. Gained.

Dan Revers understands the power of investing in human ingenuity. In fact, it was his success in starting his own firm 20 years ago that fueled his drive to establish the groundbreaking Raymond James Revers Enterprise Fund for Patient-Centered Care at BIDMC with a generous $1 million gift.

The Art of Giving

With an eye to the future, the Li family supports BIDMC’s new inpatient building.

Great People, Great Places

Susan and Aron Ain’s gift will support BIDMC’s caregivers and new inpatient building in a profound way.

One Family’s Impact

Exceptional care is a very personal thing to the Lubin family.

Due Diligence

Arguably one of David Frankel’s most prized skills is performing due diligence.

Support from One Pioneer to Another

Continually inspired by the promise and power of science and technology, Brit d'Arbeloff has always been a trailblazer.

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