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OHSU Give Day!

Together, we can create healthier tomorrows.

Your generosity sustains the vital and life-saving programs at OHSU and OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital.
Whether you support research, education or patient care –
you have a place in OHSU’s Give Day.

Stand with the OHSU community and build a future of health and
well-being for all.
Every gift, including yours, is more important than ever.
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You helped make OHSU Give Day a success!

May 27, 2025

We’re still adding up the final tally, but we couldn’t wait to say a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who took part in this year’s OHSU Give Day! Hundreds of generous donors, advocates and friends came together to uplift Oregon Health & Science University and OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. Together, we’ve raised more than $385,000 — and every contribution makes a difference. Thank you!

Whether you made a gift, shared your OHSU story or helped spread the word, you played an important role. Thanks to your support, OHSU Give Day is a true testament to the strength and generosity of the OHSU community.

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$25,000 MATCH for Cancer Care and Research #2

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the successful completion of the OHSU Knight Cancer Challenge, made possible by 10,000 donors. In recognition of this milestone, your gift to any Knight Cancer Institute fund will be generously DOUBLED by the Knight Cancer Institute Council in support of cancer care and research, while funds last.

$25,000 MATCHED

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$15,000 MATCH for Doernbecher kids and families -- Pediatric Research

Gifts in support of early-stage critical research to the Friends of Doernbecher Grant Program fund will be MATCHED 1:1 while funds last. Thanks to the Doernbecher Philanthropy Board for their generosity.

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$10,000 MATCH for Casey Eye Institute

All gifts of $10 and up to any Casey Eye Institute fund will be matched 1:1 while funds last. Your gift will help the OHSU Casey Eye Institute continue to work toward an end to preventable blindness.

$10,000 MATCHED

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$5,000 MATCH for School of Nursing Building Improvement Fund

Help keep the SON building functional and beautiful. Gifts will support meaningful improvements to feature the school’s history and renovate spaces to make them more useful. The SON building represents a significant landmark on the hill and acknowledges the impact of nursing at OHSU and in medicine broadly. Thanks to the generosity of Kirsten Coughlin BN ’73.

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$25,000 MATCH for Cancer Care and Research #1

$25,000 MATCHED

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$7,500

Help UNLOCK $7,500 for Doernbecher Children’s Hospital! (100 gifts)

When we reach 100 gifts for Doernbecher, we will UNLOCK $7,500 to support Doernbecher kids and families, thanks to the generosity of Josh Simon and an anonymous matching donor.

100 / 100 Gifts

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$5,000

Help UNLOCK $5,000 for Doernbecher Children's Hospital (150 gifts)

When we reach 150 gifts for Doernbecher, we will UNLOCK $5,000 to support Doernbecher kids and families, thanks to an anonymous donor.

150 / 150 Gifts

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$1,500

Help UNLOCK $1,500 for the Food Resource Center!

20 gifts of $10 or more to the OHSU Food Resource Center will unlock an additional $1,500 for students experiencing food insecurity. Generously provided by Susan and Grover Bagby.

20 / 20 Gifts

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$100K Push Challenge

Help us hit a major milestone on Give Day! The donor whose gift pushes us past $100,000 will earn $500 for the fund of their choice. Your gift could be the one.

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Dollars Raised by Fund Leaderboard

Which fund is in the lead with the most money raised?

Rank	Fund Designation	Raised
1	OHSU Knight Cancer Institute	$35,145.00
2	Vista Pavilion Fund	$20,200.00
3	OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital	$13,925.02
4	Pediatric Research (Friends of Doernbecher Grant Program)	$10,827.00
5	KCVI Drug Development Lab	$10,000.00
6	Casey Eye Institute Area of Greatest Need	$9,951.00
7	Knight Cancer Research Fund	$8,045.00
8	Pediatric Mental & Behavioral Health	$7,845.00
9	Knight Cancer Institute Patient Support Services Fund	$7,333.73
10	OHSU General Scholarship Fund	$6,725.00
11	Doernbecher Patient Care and Comfort	$6,645.00
12	Pediatric Epilepsy Program	$6,100.00
13	Long Hope Fund	$5,000.00
14	Abortion Care and Training Fund	$4,465.00
15	Knight Cancer Early Detection	$3,716.67

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Dollars Raised by Impact Area Leaderboard

Which Impact Area is in the lead with the most money raised?

Rank	Department	Raised
1	Knight Cancer Institute	$66,707.07
2	Doernbecher Children's Hospital	$40,050.02
3	OHSU Vista Pavilion	$20,200.00
4	School of Medicine	$18,165.00
5	Casey Eye Institute	$13,976.00
6	Knight Cardiovascular Institute	$12,560.00
7	Other Areas of Support	$11,720.00
8	Pediatric Research	$10,827.00
9	School of Dentistry	$10,150.00
10	Brain Institute	$8,890.00
11	Pediatric Mental Health	$7,845.00
12	OHSU General Scholarship	$7,725.00
13	Long Hope Fund	$5,000.00
14	Reproductive Health	$4,465.00
15	School of Nursing	$4,375.00

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Spring into action: Lunch Power Hour for OHSU Give Day!

Earn extra dollars for your favorite impact area! The top three funds that receive the greatest number of gifts between 12:00-1:00 p.m. on May 21 will earn $500 (1st), $300 (2nd) and $200 (3rd). Generously provided by Peter and Suzanne Thompson.

Rank	Prize	Fund Designation	Gifts
1	$500	Blankets and Books for Babies Program	14
2	$300	Poison Center Support Fund	8
3	$200	OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital	4
4		Pediatric Research (Friends of Doernbecher Grant Program)	3
5		School of Medicine Alliance Student Support Fund	2
6		Knight Cancer Research Fund	2
7		Food Resource Center at OHSU	2
8		Dean Jack Clinton DS1 Conference on Professionalism	1
9		OHSU School of Medicine Class of 1967 Endowed Scholarship	1
10		OHSU Knight Cancer Institute	1
11		Vista Pavilion Fund	1
12		Abortion Care and Training Fund	1
13		Pediatric Mental & Behavioral Health	1
14		OHSU School of Medicine Scholarship Fund	1
15		Pediatric Epilepsy Program	1

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Donors by Dollar Leaderboard

Friends, alums, patients, students, employees -- we love them all! But who is leading the day with the most dollars donated?

What is your affiliation with OHSU?

Rank	Answer	Amount
1	Friend	$49,432.00
2	OHSUF Board Member	$21,550.00
3	Patient	$19,105.00
4	Alum	$15,150.00
5	OHSU Employee	$11,445.00
6	OHSUF Employee	$8,160.02
7	Employee	$5,635.00
8	Student	$2,360.00
9	Knight Cancer Council	$2,100.00
10	DCH Philanthropy Board	$500.00

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School and Degree Gifts Leaderboard

Which school and degree is in the lead with the most number of gifts?

If you're an alum, please select the School and degree with which you most closely identify

Rank	Answer	Gifts
1	Medicine - MD	16
2	Nursing - BS	9
3	Dentistry - DMD	7
4	Medicine - PhD	3
5	Medicine - Residency	2
6	Medicine - Masters	1
7	Nursing - Masters/Cert	1

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$10,000 MATCH for Vista Pavilion

Your gift to the Vista Pavilion will be DOUBLED thanks to the generosity of Kelly Schrader & Rob Stuart. The Vista Pavilion will add 128 new adult inpatient beds, with room to expand, and makes available additional beds in OHSU's hospital to accommodate more patients with cancer and other complex care needs.

$10,000 MATCHED

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$30,000 MATCH for Doernbecher kids and families -- Pediatric Mental Health

Your gift to Pediatric Mental and Behavioral Health will be DOUBLED to support the well-being of kids now and in the future, while funds last.

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$10,000 MATCH for Reproductive Health

All gifts of $10 and up to the Abortion Care and Training Fund will be matched 1:1 while funds last. Your gift will support reproductive health equity, including research, outreach, clinical training and education.

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$2,000 MATCH for OHSU School of Nursing Guhli Olson Scholarship

Your gift to the Guhli Olson Scholarship will be DOUBLED thanks to the generosity of Penney Hoodenpyle '63. Guhli Olson, a pre-nursing advisor and instructor, welcomed decades of young women into nursing with her enthusiasm for the profession, and she exemplified the ideals of nursing. She was the kind of nurse you would want to care for you when you were in need.

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$5,000

Help UNLOCK $5,000 for Doernbecher Children’s Hospital! (50 gifts)

When we reach 50 gifts for Doernbecher, we will UNLOCK $5,000 to support Doernbecher kids and families, thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor.

50 / 50 Gifts

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$5,000

Help UNLOCK $5,000 for the OHSU Parkinson Center!

10 gifts of $10 or more to any OHSU Brain Institute fund UNLOCKS $5,000 for Parkinson's disease research at OHSU. Generously provided by an anonymous friend of OHSU.

10 / 10 Gifts

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$2,500

Help UNLOCK $2,500 for the Oregon Poison Control Center at OHSU

10 gifts of $10 or more to the Oregon Poison Control Center will UNLOCK $2,500 to support the center’s community outreach and trainings. OPCC operates 24/7 to help prevent poisonings and to minimize adverse effects of exposures to drugs, poisons, chemicals, and natural toxins. Generously provided by an anonymous friend of OHSU.

10 / 10 Gifts

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$2,000

Help UNLOCK $2,000 for the Layton Center for Aging & Alzheimer’s at OHSU!

10 gifts of $10 or more to any OHSU Brain Institute fund UNLOCKS $2,000 for Alzheimer’s and dementia research, care, and education at OHSU. Generously provided by Brian Freeman.

10 / 10 Gifts

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Gifts by Fund Leaderboard

Which fund is in the lead with the most gifts?

Rank	Fund Designation	Gifts
1	OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital	89
2	OHSU Knight Cancer Institute	72
3	Pediatric Research (Friends of Doernbecher Grant Program)	49
4	Abortion Care and Training Fund	41
5	Knight Cancer Research Fund	39
6	Food Resource Center at OHSU	28
7	Casey Eye Institute Area of Greatest Need	27
8	Pediatric Mental & Behavioral Health	26
9	Vista Pavilion Fund	24
10	Blankets and Books for Babies Program	18
11	Doernbecher Patient Care and Comfort	17
12	Patient Area of Greatest Need	16
13	Poison Center Support Fund	16
14	OHSU Brain Institute Research	14
15	OHSU General Scholarship Fund	13

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Gifts by Impact Area Leaderboard

Which Impact Area is in the lead with the most gifts?

Rank	Department	Gifts
1	Knight Cancer Institute	169
2	Doernbecher Children's Hospital	135
3	Other Areas of Support	67
4	Pediatric Research	49
5	Reproductive Health	41
6	Brain Institute	40
7	Casey Eye Institute	36
8	School of Medicine	34
9	OHSU Food Resource Center	28
10	Pediatric Mental Health	26
11	OHSU Vista Pavilion	24
12	School of Nursing	24
13	School of Dentistry	20
14	OHSU General Scholarship	14
15	Knight Cardiovascular Institute	13

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Stay Up, Step Up: Night Owl Challenge for OHSU Give Day

Stay up for our Night Owl Challenge and a chance to earn extra dollars for your favorite impact area! The top three funds that receive the greatest number of gifts between 9 p.m. and midnight on May 21 will earn $500 (1st), $300 (2nd) and $200 (3rd). Generously provided by Peter and Suzanne Thompson.

Rank	Prize	Fund Designation	Gifts
1	$500	Knight Cancer Research Fund	6
2	$300	Abortion Care and Training Fund	4
3	$200	OHSU Knight Cancer Institute	3
4		Vista Pavilion Fund	3
5		Doernbecher Patient Care and Comfort	2
6		OHSU School of Nursing Lindeman Scholarship Endowment	2
7		Knight Cancer Institute Patient Support Services Fund	1
8		OHSU School of Dentistry Scholarship Fund	1
9		Melanoma Research Fund at the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute	1
10		The Guhli Olson Endowed Scholarship Fund	1
11		Pediatric Mental & Behavioral Health	1
12		Food Resource Center at OHSU	1
13		Hematology/Oncology Support	1
14		Pediatric Research (Friends of Doernbecher Grant Program)	1
15		Knight Cancer Clinical Trials	1

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Donors by Gift Leaderboard

Friends, alums, patients, students, employees -- we love them all! But who is leading the day with the most gifts?

What is your affiliation with OHSU?

Rank	Answer	Gifts
1	Friend	123
2	Patient	95
3	OHSUF Employee	78
4	OHSU Employee	45
5	Alum	44
6	Employee	12
7	OHSUF Board Member	6
8	Student	6
9	Knight Cancer Council	2
10	DCH Philanthropy Board	1

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School and Degree Dollars Leaderboard

Which school and degree is in the lead with the most money raised?

If you're an alum, please select the School and degree with which you most closely identify

Rank	Answer	Amount
1	Medicine - MD	$6,000.00
2	Dentistry - DMD	$3,550.00
3	Nursing - BS	$1,225.00
4	Medicine - Residency	$750.00
5	Medicine - PhD	$150.00
6	Nursing - Masters/Cert	$100.00
7	Medicine - Masters	$25.00