Donor spotlight: The Cain family
Jim and Darlene Cain were steadfast supporters of OHSU. After Darlene’s passing, Jim and his family were inspired to give because of Darlene’s lifelong commitment to a diabetes cure.
Category: Giving
In memoriam: Arlene Schnitzer
Portland would not be the Portland we know without the legendary philanthropy of Arlene Schnitzer. She, along with her husband Harold Schnitzer, gave generously to OHSU.
Sadie’s Fund supports families in the toughest times
A chance encounter inspires a compassionate gift. Sadie’s Fund is specifically designed to offer comfort to families at Doernbecher.
Champions for cures
Phil Knight accepts the Champions for Cures award for his philanthropy, along with his wife, Penny, for cancer research. The award was given by the Association of American Cancer Institutes.
Progress Report: 2020
This past year has been one we’ll never forget. We have faced challenges that have shifted our world. And yet science has continued to advance. We have witnessed an astonishing outpouring of support and made sacrifices to keep each other safe. We stood — and continue to stand — united in our shared belief that […]
Caring for our caregivers
Every day, members of our community are stepping up to help ensure that our health care workforce has the resources needed to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Donors make all the difference
Every day we learn more about COVID-19 — how to slow its spread and how to minimize its impact on our communities. Members of the OHSU community are working together and providing leadership to the State of Oregon on how to care for patients, protect our health care workers, fight the pandemic and, most importantly, […]
A Fearless Life
Matt Pozsgai describes himself as an ordinary guy with an extraordinary hunger for life. When he was 4 months old, he was diagnosed with the life-shortening disease cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic, progressive disease that affects the lungs, pancreas and other organs. Over time, cystic fibrosis limits a person’s ability to breathe. It’s […]
Powered by generosity
The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute is fueled by the generosity of many. In 2015, the community came together to raise $1 billion to successfully complete the Knight Cancer Challenge. Today, those community members, businesses and entrepreneurs continue to inspire us by hosting creative fundraisers in their communities across the state. We’re proud to share a […]
In memoriam: Paul Casey
Note: The following profile appeared in the November 2019 issue of Onward Magazine, just prior to Mr. Casey’s passing. We are grateful for his generous and steadfast support of the Casey Eye Institute. Paul Casey cares deeply about the OHSU Casey Eye Institute. Not a surprise: His family name is on the building. But you […]
