Stories of Change

Philanthropic giving – plus faculty, staff and alumni contributions – fuel Colorado School of Public Health scholarships that advance equity, diversity and inclusion.

Chancellor Don Elliman welcomed generous benefactors and community members to a live panel discussion titled “How we are Redefining the Future of Cancer Care with the University of Colorado Cancer Center.”

After a four-year hiatus, the CU Anschutz Office of Advancement hosted one of its signature events, the Endowed Chair Celebration, at the Anschutz Health Sciences Building.

When Doug’s father passed away after a 15-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease, a very personal experience sent longtime CU Anschutz benefactors on a journey of impactful giving.

With a generous scholarship gift made through his estate, Dr. Bennalleck will support the careers of future physicians.

The Fishers wanted to support the innovative Leukine clinical trial with the hope that someday a drug like Leukine would be available to all people with Alzheimer's disease.

Alumni Karen and Edward Skaff recently established the Skaff Endowed Scholarship at the CU Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Carolyn Fancher and Midge Wallace Decided to give back by creating CancerCure. Since 1996, the group has raised more than $2 million.