Philanthropy News

Road Home Program participants
RUSH University Medical Center

Wounded Warrior Project Grant Expands Veteran Care

Grant includes approximately $21 million for RUSH’s Road Home Program.

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RUSH University Medical Center

Donations Committed to RUSH’s Road Home Program Will Help Address Critical Brain Health Needs 

RUSH’s Road Home Program, the Headstrong Project and Stop Soldier Suicide will use funding from the Lundbeck U.S. Charitable Fund to expand current offerings and launch new mental health programs for the U.S. veteran and military communities.

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Roscoe team members showcase a novelty check representing a gift to RUSH Cancer Center after a monthlong fundraiser and matching contribution from President Jim Buik.
RUSH University Medical Center

Coming Together to Support Cancer Research

Family-owned West Side company Roscoe raises funds to support RUSH Cancer Center.

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RUSH University Medical Center

Creating Social Connections

David A. González, PhD, ABPP, examines the effects of loneliness on motor and nonmotor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.

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Katie and Brian McCormack stand together next to a sign for the Katie and Brian McCormack Diagnostic Imaging Center at RUSH.
RUSH University Medical Center

Driving Scientific Discovery with Advanced Imaging Technology

A gift from RUSH Trustee Brian McCormack and his wife, Katie, funds new Imaging Center.

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Dr. Deborah Hall
RUSH University Medical Center

Finding the Right Genes

The symptoms and progression of Parkinson’s disease vary in each person diagnosed with the condition. Now, thanks to research breakthroughs related to genetics, we are beginning to understand the biological reasons why.

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RUSH University

RUSH Expands Simulation Learning Programs With $2 Million Commitment From The Grainger Foundation

Grant supports College of Nursing's goals to prepare more nurses through the Generalist Entry Master's program.

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RUSH Copley Medical Center

A Tradition of Giving Back

RUSH Copley employees support vital programs during the holiday season.

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Nursing Scholarship
RUSH University

Empowering Tomorrow’s Nursing Leaders

Scholarship supports first-generation student’s dream to increase health accessibility and equity for children.

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Steve Stark (left) smiles with his daughter and wife.
RUSH University Medical Center

Getting Back Into the Swing of Things

After a car accident led to the discovery of a brain tumor, Steve Stark underwent surgery at RUSH — with excellent results.

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RUSH University Medical Center

Dr. Stuart Levin: Esteemed RUSH Leader and Mentor

Renowned diagnostician died at age 88.

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Jori Fleisher, MD, MSCE, FAAN
RUSH University Medical Center

A Partner to Care Partners

Jori Fleisher, MD, receives federal grant to advance research launched by philanthropy to improve life for patients and their care partners.

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Cynthia Highfield, a participant at Waterford Place Cancer Resource Center
RUSH Copley Medical Center

Cynthia’s Story: Waterford Place Is Her Lifeline

The cancer resource center has ‘absolutely’ been a factor in her survivorship.

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RUSH University

Fully Invested in RUSH’s Mission and Future

RUSH University honors five with endowed faculty positions supported by philanthropic partners.

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Ellen Bintz Meuch and her Swim Across America team gather for a photo
RUSH University Medical Center

‘We must never give up hope’

Ellen Bintz Meuch supports RUSH cancer research annually through Swim Across America in honor of her late husband and aunt.

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Frances Pass
RUSH University Medical Center

Bequest to RUSH Will Support Cardiovascular and Breast Cancer Research

Decades of care at RUSH University Medical Center led one woman to leave a $100,000 bequest in honor of her family.

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RUSH University Medical Center

Chicago Foundation Launches Scholarship to Promote Community-based Clinical Mental Health Care Project at RUSH

The Herrendorf Family Foundation has launched a five-year partnership with RUSH University Medical Center to support mental health in Chicago’s communities. 

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RUSH Copley Medical Center

Geralyn O’Brien Wins for Waterford Place

As a licensed, oncology-focused esthetician, Geralyn O’Brien has provided participants at Waterford Place Cancer Resource Center with skin care classes, personal consultations and oncology-focused facials. And now she has won $10,000 for Waterford Place by entering – and winning – the Compassion category of the Skin Games 2020, an international competition for estheticians.

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One Box Recap 2021
RUSH University Medical Center

Giving Tuesday Feeds More Than 1,000 People

Donations to One Box, One Community delivered nutritious food to families in need during the holidays.

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RUSH University Medical Center

St. Luke’s Alumna Leaves Lasting Legacy

St. Luke’s School of Nursing alumna Helen (Gianutsos) Robertson remained grateful throughout her life for the experiences and training she received during nursing school. Through thoughtful gift planning, Helen was able to create a scholarship in her name.

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Rocque Lipford
RUSH University Medical Center

Polio Survivor Defies Odds Thanks to Dr. Berger’s Techniques

Only Dr. Richard Berger’s minimally invasive knee replacement method could help Rocque Lipford continue to walk.

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RUSH University Medical Center

RUSH University Awarded 'Real Funding To Make Big Progress' in Battling Parkinson’s

RUSH Medical College will be a part of a major undertaking by the Aligning Science Across Parkinson’s (ASAP) initiative, leading one of 21 teams receiving critical and significant funding in hopes of making major advances in the fight against Parkinson’s disease.

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Craig Smit
RUSH Copley Medical Center

Exercise Classes Give Parkinson’s Patient Direction, Focus – and Hope

Craig Smit found new focus, direction and hope through exercise, especially through the Delay the Disease™ and Rock Steady Boxing classes that are part of RUSH Copley’s Movement Disorders Program.

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Katie Jorgenson
RUSH University Medical Center

‘I Can Make a Difference for Others’: Cancer Survivor Supports Research at Rush

Katie Jorgenson joined RUSH’s Swim Across America fundraising team in 2018, three years after her bone cancer diagnosis. Now she’s helping other cancer patients facing the same challenges.

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RUSH Copley Medical Center

Provider Spotlight: Judy Siek, Yoga and Movement Specialist

Judy Siek believes that exercise is the key to mental, physical and emotional health. “It makes us feel good about ourselves and it makes us healthier human beings,” she says.

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RUSH University Medical Center

'They Really Care for Their Patients': Couple Inspired to Support Innovative Joint Repair Research

Pam Strobel experienced a severe knee injury that could only be treated at Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH. Now back on her feet, she wants to help others facing similar challenges.

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Deb Hopkins
RUSH Copley Medical Center

Movement Disorders Program Provides Physical and Emotional Benefits

Having Parkinson’s disease isn’t easy, but Deb Hopkins says RUSH Copley’s Movement Disorders Program has made living with the disease easier. The story she shares is like that of other patients who have found relief — both physical and emotional — through the exercise and art therapy classes and support group meetings. Learn about the impact the program has had on Deb’s life.

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David Ansell
RUSH University Medical Center

A Lifelong Path Toward Health Equity

David Ansell, MD, MPH, learned about injustices in the world at an early age. As a doctor, he found a way to help the disadvantaged.

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RUSH Copley Medical Center

Boxing Class Helps Patients Fight Parkinson’s Disease

RUSH Copley is an affiliate of Rock Steady Boxing, a nonprofit organization that was created to help people with Parkinson’s disease improve their quality of life through a non-contact, boxing-based fitness curriculum.

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RUSH University Medical Center

25 Years of Care and Compassion Leads to Gift Supporting HIV Research

Sherri Wrobell first came to Rush following an HIV diagnosis. That was 25 years ago. Wrobell credits her physician for maintaining her health since then.

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Quaini
RUSH University Medical Center

Donor Brings Power of Art, Music to Patients, Families and Staff

Care at RUSH inspires gift to help others find respite through art.

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