“It has been truly inspiring to learn more about how the generosity of Minnesota Masonic Charities has helped transform the University’s work, accelerating breakthroughs in medicine that have made a profound impact in countless lives and communities. From your earliest gift, which built the 80-bed Masonic Memorial Hospital, to your landmark commitments to the Masonic Cancer Center, Masonic Children’s Hospital, and Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain, your support has fueled discoveries, better care, and a more hopeful future for the people of our state, nation, and world. It is a privilege to thank you for your tremendous impact, and exciting to imagine all that your generosity will continue to make possible.”

— Jeff Ettinger interim president,
University of Minnesota

“When it comes to advancing research that changes patients’ lives, and the practice of medicine as a whole, few donors have done as much as Minnesota Masonic Charities. Your support has made such a difference over the past 70 years, enabling University of Minnesota scientists and doctors alike to find solutions to some of the biggest health care challenges we face. Your extraordinary investment has helped us remain a leader in the creative and interdisciplinary work that is the cornerstone of academic medicine, and it’s leading to better patient outcomes every day.”

— Jakub Tolar, MD, PhD dean of the Medical School,
vice president of Clinical Affairs

“At the University of Minnesota and M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital, it is our mission to give all children the chance to lead a full and healthy life. Minnesota Masonic Charities has been a transformational partner in this work, enabling us to launch novel treatments and new discoveries that impact the young people of Minnesota, our country, and the world. We are honored and humbled by your generosity and dedication to making a difference.”

— Joseph Neglia, MD, MPH head, Department of Pediatrics,
physician-in-chief, M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital

“In my career, I’ve seen how advances in cancer research lead to improved outcomes for people at risk of developing or undergoing treatment for cancer. In my clinic, most of the treatments didn’t exist when I started my career–these treatments are now available due to the progress we’ve made in cancer research. Translating laboratory and population findings into changes in practice requires all the skills of an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. The Masonic Cancer Center has made, and continues to make, important contributions in reducing the burden of cancer on Minnesotans by translating our discoveries into new strategies for prevention, treatment, and improvement of the quality of life for cancer survivors. We could not make these discoveries without the historic and unparalleled support of Minnesota Masonic Charities. On behalf of all our members and staff, thank you for all that you’ve done, and all that you continue to do.”

— Douglas Yee, MD director, Masonic Cancer Center,
University of Minnesota

“The driving force behind our work at the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain is the goal of giving every child a strong start so that they can lead a safe, happy, and productive life. With its transformational pledge, Minnesota Masonic Charities is playing an integral role in our success, enabling us to exponentially expand our research, clinical services, and community outreach so that children are set up for a lifetime of success.”

— Michael Georgieff, MD, and Damien Fair, PhD codirectors, Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain