Support Our COVID-19 Efforts | Giving to Weill Cornell Medicine

Weill Cornell Medicine continues to work tirelessly at the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Your gift will have an immediate impact.

Weill Cornell Medicine is leading the way in the global effort to end the coronavirus pandemic, expanding knowledge of COVID-19 through research and clinical studies. Since the start of this crisis, we have mobilized every resource to bring compassionate care to patients and make scientific strides to benefit public health. Your contribution will be used to support our COVID-19 response efforts, and we are profoundly grateful for your partnership at this critical time.

Ways To Give

COVID-19 Research and Response Fund

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Support the expansion of our research studies and clinical trials, including our testing capacity and strategies, as well as the purchase of medical equipment that can provide fast and accurate results.

Protect the health and safety of Weill Cornell Medicine physicians and medical staff by funding personal protective equipment (PPE), including surgical masks, respirators, gowns, gloves, visors and other essential supplies.

For general inquiries about donations, including securities or wire transfers, please contact: development@med.cornell.edu

Recognizing our Donors

The outpouring of generosity by our donors allowed us to quickly respond to this crisis and provide the funding we needed to be nimble, focused and forward-thinking. It allowed us to provide world-class care for our patient community and for our healthcare heroes by:

Supplying tens of thousands of face masks, respirators, gowns, gloves and other personal protective equipment (PPE)
Serving a total of 427,370 meals from April through July made possible by financial support and in-kind donations of more than 10,000 meals, snacks and drinks for front-line workers
Enabling us to allocate $1 million to a relief fund for employees in need of support, due to extraordinary financial hardship directly related to the COVID-19 pandemic
Providing 28,500 days of child and elder care for 1,089 children and seniors from March through June for 742 clinical staff working on the front lines in the ICU, Emergency Department, testing labs and other units and practice sites
Broadening our telemedicine capacity to ensure the safety and wellness of our patients with the same high level of care
Expanding research studies and clinical trials in testing capacity and strategy
Launching a number of mental health support initiatives to support the Weill Cornell Medicine workforce facing sustained stress and anxiety

We are grateful to the following donors who provided $10,000 or more in monetary and/or in-kind support to aid Weill Cornell Medicine’s COVID-19 response. If you wish to be removed from this list, or would like to amend your listing, please email donorrelations@med.cornell.edu.

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Diane L. and Arthur N. Abbey
Elaine and John E. Alexander
AllianceBernstein L.P.
Scott Alter and Janine Katzen, M.D.
Anesthesiology Department faculty Vinod Malhotra, M.D., F.A.C.A., Liebert Turner, M.D. and Fun-Sun Yao, M.D.
Anonymous
Shahla and Ambassador Hushang Ansary
Madelyn Antoncic, Ph.D.
Helen and Robert Appel
Ares Charitable Foundation
Ritu and Ajay S. Banga
Baron Capital Foundation
Beit Midrash of Great Neck
Robert A. and Renée E. Belfer
Bendit Family Foundation
The Berger Family
Alison R. and Jay B. Bernstein
Jessica and Natan Bibliowicz
Bikoff Family Foundation
Laura J. and Lloyd C. Blankfein
Margo Krody Blutt and Mitchell J. Blutt, M.D.
Susan Devine Camilli Foundation
Centerview Partners LLC
The Chainsmokers
Charidu Foundation
Carol and Isaac Chera
The Cielo Foundation
Abby Joseph Cohen and David Cohen
Gail P. and David M. Cohen
Laurence W. Cohen
Barbara B. Cohn
Phyllis A. and Jeffrey E. Cole
Committee of 100
Chrissi and Chris Crampton
Alberto Cribiore
Caroline Curry and Rob Davis
Ellen and Gary Davis
DeMartini Family Foundation
Dietrich American Foundation
Nicolette Donen and Clifford Ross
Nancy S. and John L. Donnelly
Christina S. and Robert S. Dow
Nancy and Daniel G. Dufner

Lisa and Sanford B. Ehrenkranz
Barbara and Norman Eig and the Eig Family Foundation
Lisa and Stephen Eisenstein
Jenny Danzi Elias and Alex Elias
Caryl and Israel Englander
Anne E. Estabrook
Lee and Jeffrey Feil
Holly and Barry R. Feirstein
Luisa T. Fernholz, Ph.D. and E. R. Fernholz, Ph.D.
Hilary C. and Joseph A. Feshbach
Flaherty Family Foundation
Suzanne Freind and Chris Gallea
Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson, LLP
Barbara and Stephen Friedman Family Foundation
Victoria L. Furman
Fabrizio Gallo
Leslie J. Garfield
Garflex Inc.
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
The Goldring Family Foundation
Bertha Gonzalez
Lauren Gordon and Jay Mandelbaum
Anita S. and Antonio M. Gotto, Jr., M.D., D.Phil.
Kristy and Steven J. Goulart
Linda S. and Paul A. Gould
Gray Foundation
Corinne and Maurice R. Greenberg
Kimberly and Jeffrey W. Greenberg
Kenneth C. Griffin and the Partners of Citadel and Citadel Securities
Grubhub
Jane and Robert S. Harrison
Kim and Alan Hartman
Maya E. Hartman and Michael Fieldstone
Ann L. and Weston M. Hicks
Hong Kong Cornell Club Limited
Hugin Family Foundation
Ala and Ralph H. Isham
Mahnaz Ispahani and Adam Bartos
Melissa Kaish and Jonathan Dorfman
John and Elaine Kanas Family Foundation
Nicole S. and Evan H. Katz
Robert J. Katz
Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. René M. Kern
Khoury Foundation
Shelly R. and Howard K. Kivell, M.D.
Patricia and William H. Kleh
Kora Management
Ilda G. and Charles R. Lee
Julie A. and Paul A. Leff
Karen A. and Allan S. Levine
The Lichtenstein Family
Fangxian Liu
L-Nutra
Loews Corporation
Lord, Abbett & Company, LLC
Katherine and Peter J. Lyon
MacArthur Family Charitable Foundation
Arthur J. Mahon
The James Hilton Manning and Emma Austin Manning Foundation
Joanne E. and Michael T. Masin
Charina Endowment Fund / Ronay and Richard Menschel
Mercatus Center
Sandra R. and Edward H. Meyer
Howard and Abby Milstein
K. Rupert Murdoch
Napier Park Global Capital
Jack and Rilla Neafsey
Ner Tzion Foundation
Spyros Niarchos
Barbara G. and Barry Novick
Judy A. and James M. O'Brien
William C. and Joyce C. O'Neil Charitable Trust
Linda and Timothy J. O'Neill
Nancy C. and Daniel P. Paduano
The Pannonia Foundation
Cynthia Hazen Polsky and Leon Polsky
Marc B. Porter and James R. Hennessy
Dennis B. Poster
Bruce C. Ratner
Rattner Family Foundation
Andrea and Peter I. Resnick
David and Susan Rockefeller
Mindy and Jesse Rogers
Joanna Rose
Rosenfeld Heart Foundation
Ross Aviation
Melissa and Douglas Rotatori
RTW Charitable Foundation
Amy and Richard Ruben

Ali and Lewis A. Sanders
Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund
David Schwartz Foundation, Inc.
Mike and Sofia Segal Foundation
Paul and Jenna Segal Family Foundation
Spiros Segalas
Holly and David Sherr
Dennis Sherva and Elena Ivanova
Elena and Scott Shleifer
Tracey and Doug Sieg
Silver Lake
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Michael R. Slapp
Michele V. and John R. Slapp
Daisy M. Soros
Stadler Family Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Kearney and Daniel A. Staniford
Stony Wold-Herbert Fund, Inc.
Leila and Mickey Straus Family Foundation
William W. Strong
Alexis Strongin, M.D. and Steven H. Strongin
Supercell
Nan G. Swid
Tangiers Blues Band
Nicki and Harold Tanner
Tapper Charitable Foundation
The Tharani Family
Katrin Theodoli
Ann and Andrew Tisch
Igor and Victoria Tulchinsky
Tzu Chi Foundation
Maroa C. Velez and Thomas F. Vurno
Lucian Wang
Weil, Gotshal & Manges Foundation, Inc.
Joseph M. Weilgus
Joan Weill and the Angel Fund
Malcolm and Carolyn Wiener
Wildwood Foundation
Jay and McCartney Wilkins
The James L. and Susan G. Winter Foundation
Catherine S. and Eugene L. Wolfe
Babak Yaghmaie
Judy Francis Zankel
Barry L. & Jan R. Zubrow Foundation

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Thank You

Sidewalk chalk drawing that says thank you for all you did today.

Together We are Stronger in the Face of COVID-19

On May 5, 2020, people all over the world came together for Giving Tuesday Now, a global day of giving and unity, to support their communities through generosity and citizen engagement. Thank you for the many words of encouragement for Weill Cornell Medicine's health care workers who have been working tirelessly on the frontlines, bringing compassionate care to patients during this difficult time. Your support is proof that we are stronger together in the fight against COVID-19.

We appreciate your support!

#TogetherWithWCM

Hello from the ICUs in the Pacific Northwest. Sending you encouragement and thanks as the sprint becomes a marathon. Stay strong, stay sane, stay healthy! -WMC ‘06

- Tzevan Poon, MD

To all the healthcare workers and doctors - thank you for all the sacrifices that you make in your daily lives to care for the sick day after day. Let us not forget the great care that you give.

- Dennis

I am in awe of those of you who are on the frontline! Thank you for all you are doing everyday! May you and your families stay safe! May your patients heal with your care and dedication! Mollie

- Mollie

Thank you so much for everything you’re doing. You all deserve the best. You are all heroes! We couldn’t be more thankful for you all!

- Michelle

Thank you so much for all you do not only now but always. Cornell is the best!

- Josephine Cardaci

We're so grateful for your extreme effort and sacrifice in this time of need!

- Louis

Thank you for the wonderful fearless spirit and work that you do may you stay well and safe God bless you all

- bob

There isn’t enough thanks in this universe for your dedication

- Mary Courtney

THANK YOU so much for all you are doing! We wouldn't make it through this without heroes like you! We are so grateful!

- Siobhan

Sending love, respect, and high praises to you ALL! Thank you for your loyal service. I salute you!

- Jeannette Antal

Hats off and much gratitude for our #HealthcareHeros!

- Vikki

The care Dr. Roboz has provided a family member has made all the difference in this awful time. THANK YOU doesn't even start to cut it!!

- Samantha

Grazie infinite! Sincerely thank you for deeply caring with courage and strength about everyone in need

- Valentina

You are our heroes doing amazing things everyday , thank you from the bottom of our hearts❤️

- Yvonne

Thank you for all that you do! Superheroes walking among us! We are forever grateful.

- Clare

I cannot imagine how difficult this has been . I salute you from the bottom of my heart. You are all heros!

- Pam

Huge thanks to front-line healthcare workers who are true heroes! On a personal note, special thanks to Melanie Bernstein/Dr. Peter Martin!

- Dave

Thanks for all you do to keep the wor

- George

THANK YOU THANK YOU - I hope when you read this you take a moment for YOURSELF, take care of yourself - Your heart chgs hearts

- SUSAN

Dear Illustrious Responders, Your courage and sacrifices are, not only, praiseworthy, but healing energy for all! A heartfelt, “Thank You!”

- Anita

I would to acknowledge Dr Peter Martin, RN Amy Rodriguez, PA Melanie Bernstein and all the support staff in the Lymphoma program.

- Charles

So grateful for your heroism under the most trying circumstances

- Myra

To all the doctors, nurses and health care workers,

- Gary and Elizabeth Wohl

Since the moment I first sought treatment at Weill Cornell I have been provided with excellent care. My doctors are amazing and kind!

- Rachael

My doctors were heroes way before the pandemic struck. They are family and friends. I love them all

- Barbara

I want to thank all of my amazing doctors at Cornell Weill. They are my family as well as friends and I love them so much. I would do anythi

- Barbara

I am forever grateful for all of you who are such selfless caregivers. My prayers for you every day. - Ginny

- Virginia Wenzel

Thank you all for your tireless efforts to help others in need. You are putting others first and it is with deep respect we send love.

- Marissa and Ben Alden

Thank you for your exceptional work in helping to save lives. You are appreciated, loved, and admired.

- Carole

We admire you so. Thank you with all our hearts

- Judith Ignall and Roy Snyder

Thank you for you selflessness during this time. You are our heroes forever. May God Bless you.

- Cyndi

My lifelong gratitudedato all my wonderful care givers

- ellen

Thank you for your tireless efforts! Prayers for your safety and the return to good health for those whom you are treating.

- Trish

Thank you for all that you do! Words are not enough.

- Rochelle

Thank you healthcare workers for working tirelessly on frontlines every day to keep us safe!

- Joanna

Never forget you are a treasure for all of us. What would we ever do without you.

- Betty

Talk about héros....please, you on the front line are to be heartedly congratulated! Very few risk their lives daily. Incredibl !!

- David Smith

Thank you for your skills, courage and dedication. You are blessed

- Jackie

Doctors, Nurses, hospital employees are our silent every day heroes that come to our rescue, put our lives back together

- Yleana

Dear Dr Demopoulos,

- Erna

Thank you to all the frontline staff for your selflessness and compassion, our community is so grateful for you!

- Jackie

May you all be as blessed as I always have been, by having someone to take care of each of you as you have always cared for me.

- Elaine

My heartfelt thanks

- Theresa

My thanks and admiration cannot be adequately expressed, but they are huge. So huge!

- DIANE

There are NO words that can possibly allow proper thanks for the sacrifice, bravery and positivity you show to thousands 24/7 !

- Anne

You’re heroes! It’s people like you that make America great and give the rest of us hope. Thank you

- Wendy Wishnie

Thank you for all the frontline workers—doctors, nurses, therapists, unit secretaries, social work, support staff, cleaners—thank you!

- Louise

Thank you for all your energy and emotion that you have dedicated to patients.

- Susan

Thank you...you are heros, each and every one of you.

- Michelle

Thanks so much for being among our most brave heroes EVER! I am humbled by your sacrifice and dedication!!

- Aileen

As Bob Dylan put it, 'All my powers of expression and thoughts so sublime / Could never do you justice in reason or in rhyme.'

- Raphael

Thank you for your bravery and dedication. We are all here today because of you. Thank you!

- Pai

For all the doctors and nurses who sacrifice their own health in order to care for Coronavirus patients a BIG GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

- Richard

All New Yorkers thank our wonderful, doctors, nurses, orderlies, technicians, and other staff at NYPH/Weill-Cornell for all you do. God bles

- Michael

With all our hearts thank you all!! You are our heroes! God bless and keep you safe

- Joe and Ruth

Your commitment to helping others is deeply moving. Please know how much you to mean to us and to all of New York. Thank you!

- Lori

Thank you for your dedication and bravery during this crisis! You are keeping us all safe and for that I am eternally grateful.

- Brian

THANKS for your heroic work! Your courage, determination, and dedication is nothing short of awe-inspiring. Thank you!!

- Leigh

In-Kind Donations

Weill Cornell Medicine welcomes in-kind donations to support safe treatment of our patients, doctors and staff.

NIOSH-approved N95 respirators
Surgical masks
Disposable gowns
Eye protection
Ventilators
Gloves

Drop-offs or deliveries can be made Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., to:

Weill Cornell Medicine
Belfer Research Building
413 East 69th Street – Room 801
New York, NY 10021
Attention: Michael T. Murphy

For international shipments only, please contact: (410) 596-0300 or aeo2003@med.cornell.edu.

Resources

Newsroom

Visit our newsroom to learn about Weill Cornell's COVID-19 efforts and for helpful information such as supporting children's mental health and how to run essential errands while social distancing.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) – What You Need To Know

We are closely watching updates from trusted healthcare organizations and governmental recommendations about the new coronavirus (COVID-19), and will continue to keep you informed.

Patient Care Blog

To stay up to date on the latest information and updates to our policies, please visit our patient care blog including physician interviews, trending health topics and more.

Stronger Together in the Face of COVID-19

Thanks to all of our frontline medical staff, our patients receive exceptional care. Their dedication is proof that we are stronger together as we unite in our fight against COVID-19. Please join us in honoring our health care heroes for their unwavering commitment.

COVID-19 Hotline

If you suspect that you may have been exposed to the coronavirus (COVID-19),
please call our hotline at (646) 697-4000.