Philanthropy's impact on the advancement of University Hospitals' mission - To Heal. To Teach. To Discover. - has been apparent every day since our founding in 1866. The smile of a child, a grateful patient and family, the dedication of our staff and volunteers and a lifesaving breakthrough are only a few examples of what gifts make possible at University Hospitals. Gifts inspire our dedication to unparalleled patient care, research and teaching to deliver our very best each and every day.

Even in all their wisdom and foresight, never could our founders and earliest benefactors have imagined where University Hospitals stands today--on the brink of a new, even greater era of caring for our community. Thanks to our community of generous supporters, today we are moving forward with an ambitious strategic plan, Vision 2010, to transform and influence the future of health care for the great benefit of our community--a transformation through philanthropy. The inception of our vision, our progress to date and the very promise our plans hold serve as a poignant tribute to philanthropy's role in opening new doors in medical science, supporting our community's growth and fueling our mission to serve the people of Cleveland, Northeast Ohio and beyond for generations to come.

From the research bench to the patient's bedside, from caring physicians to the passion and kindness of our friends, benefactors and supporters, the spirit of generosity shines through and endures at University Hospitals. We treasure our partnership with our supporters and look forward to a future filled with even greater promise--a future we invite you to share with us as our partners in ensuring health care excellence for our community.