Category: Donor Tier 2

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.

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.

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.

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.