Ways to Give: Corporations and Foundations

Ways to Give explores the many ways our donors help Weill Cornell Medicine advance breakthroughs in research, provide compassionate care to patients and educate the next generation of medical leaders. Every donor is able to make a powerful impact. To learn more, please visit give.weill.cornell.edu

Dr. Lisa Newman

Dr. Lisa Newman

Partnerships with corporations, foundations, public charities and other organizations can be a collaborative philanthropic opportunity to support Weill Cornell Medicine’s innovation and advancement in biomedical research, medical education, patient care and community outreach.

One such partnership with Susan G. Komen Greater NYC recently funded the Breast Health Equity and International Breast Cancer Research Program through a generous $100,000 Catalyst Research Grant. The program will address breast-cancer disparities through a multi-pronged approach and is led by Dr. Lisa Newman, chief of the Section of Breast Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and Weill Cornell Medicine and the founding medical director of the International Center for the Study of Breast Cancer Subtypes (ICSBCS).

“Komen Greater NYC’s commitment to reducing disparities in access to breast-cancer care is illuminated by Dr. Lisa Newman’s important and groundbreaking research and work,” says Linda Tantawi, CEO of Susan G. Komen Greater NYC. “We are inspired by Dr. Newman’s discoveries and her commitment to health equity. Komen Greater NYC is proud to partner with Weill Cornell Medicine and Dr. Newman with this Catalyst Grant.”

The grant will support several program initiatives: supporting the growth of the ICSBCS outreach/research program by subsidizing international database management, pathology teams and additional laboratory genetic studies; providing navigation services that assist patients with treatment and take advantage of clinical research opportunities; and strengthening outreach efforts by supporting printed and video educational resources.

“We are extremely grateful to Susan G. Komen Greater New York City for this generous gift,” says Dr. Newman. “These funds will enable our Weill Cornell Medicine Breast Program to continue unique research regarding breast-cancer disparities and to implement important community engagement projects in our diverse metropolitan New York population.”

Weill Cornell Medicine works to develop strategic partnerships with corporations and facilitates relationships with private philanthropic foundations focusing on medical education, research and healthcare. There are many gift opportunities, including:

  • Student and Faculty Support

Foundations and corporations both can help advance Weill Cornell Medicine medical research and community services through support for student scholarships, research fellowships, early career faculty awards and endowed faculty positions.

  • Sponsorships

Corporations may sponsor Weill Cornell Medicine’s career fairs and seminars, student and continuing education workshops, scientific symposia and community health information events.

  • Capital Projects

Companies can make highly visible contributions toward construction projects that support Weill Cornell Medicine’s research, education and campus facilities.

  • Equipment and Software

Corporations can gain recognition for their support of Weill Cornell Medicine students and faculty by donating equipment, scientific instruments, laboratory supplies and software.

  • Matching Gifts

Corporations can strengthen a spirit of community by providing matching gifts to complement individual employee giving.

To learn more about how a company or foundation may partner to make a philanthropic gift, please contact Richard Feiner at (646) 962-9542 or rif2015@med.cornell.edu.

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