Foundation News
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Ira A. Fulton Endows Chair in Bariatric Medicine
09/28/2018
The Banner Health Foundation is thrilled to announce that Arizona homebuilder, businessman and philanthropist Mr. Ira A. Fulton has endowed the Ira A. Fulton Chair in Bariatric Surgery and Metabolic Disorders with a $2 million charitable gift. This is the first endowed chair to be established at Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix. Robin P. Blackstone, MD, FACS, FASMBS, has been appointed to the Fulton Chair.
Read MoreWill, Trust, or Estate Plan: Which One is Right for You?
09/27/2018
Without a will, your state’s laws—rather than you—will determine what happens to everything you own, as well as your minor children, upon your passing. National Estate Planning Awareness Week is Oct. 15-21, making this the perfect time to begin the process of developing the documents and plan that’s right for you and your family.
Read MoreRoom to Grow at Cardon Children's
08/27/2018
You can help Cardon Children's Medical Center create innovative and creative spaces, as seen through the eyes of a child.
Read MoreT.W. Lewis Melanoma Center of Excellence Bringing Unparalleled Skin Cancer Expertise to Arizona
08/01/2018
Since opening last November at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, the T.W. Lewis Melanoma Center of Excellence is well on its way to becoming the leading center for Melanoma diagnosis, treatment, and research in the Southwest. Support from donors and a matching gift from the T.W. Lewis Foundation generated $3.5 million to make the Center a reality, and far ahead of schedule.
Read MoreMake an Enduring Gift for Hospice Music Therapy
07/31/2018
Legacy gifts are a powerful way for individuals and families to invest in the future of Arizona health care through Banner Health. A gift from your estate promised today—typically, at no cost to you—and realized after your lifetime can make a meaningful impact on programs serving future generations.
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