UTSW Celebrates First Founders Day
Donor Pulse
On May 5, UT Southwestern Medical Center commemorated the anniversary of the institution’s establishment by celebrating its first Founders Day. The inaugural event honored the Medical Center’s storied past and encouraged alumni to make a gift – of any amount – to invest in the future education and training of health care leaders.
Fundraising efforts were amplified by a gift from alumni Linda Hughes, M.D., and Lannie Hughes, M.D. Inspired by the message of Founders Day and hoping to motivate others, the couple’s gift of $25,000 was used as a matching challenge to raise additional funds for UT Southwestern Medical School student scholarships. Donations surpassed the challenge goal, more than doubling the impact of their gift. Organizers are already planning Founders Day activities for 2022, which will be held again on May 5.
