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Jefferson Giving Day 2025

You Made Jefferson Giving Day an Amazing Success!

In just 24 hours, our community came together to create lasting impact. Together, here’s what we made possible:

2,372Total Gifts
$766,511Dollars Raised
191Jefferson Areas Supported
35Matching and Challenge Gifts Unlocked
38U.S. States Represented


Your generosity was nothing short of inspiring. You didn’t just support Jefferson—you powered its future. Thank you for being a part of this moment!

Thank You From Fredda Segal, Jefferson Abington Hospital Board of Trustees Member
Apr 25, 2025

Thank you to the generous donors who supported Jefferson Abington Hospital!

Thank You From Anne Wilms, Farber Institute Campaign Committee Member
Apr 25, 2025

Thank you to the generous donors who supported the Vickie & Jack Farber Institute for Neuroscience!

$25,000
The Wimmer Foundation Challenge
Thank you to The Wimmer Foundation and the generous donors who supported Jefferson Health and the TJUH Emergency Department renovation project!
1,000 / 1,000 Gifts
Completed
$25,000
Alumni Challenge, sponsored by Bryant Greene '96
Thank you to Bryant Greene '96 and the generous alumni who supported Jefferson!
150 / 150 Gifts
Completed
2
Match
Bruce & Robbi Toll Heart and Vascular Institute Match, sponsored by Joseph E. Bavaria, MD
Thank you to Dr. Joseph E. Bavaria and the generous donors who supported the Bruce & Robbi Toll Heart and Vascular Institute!
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
$2,500
College of Humanities & Sciences Match, sponsored by Bob Lockyer '68
Thank you to Bob Lockyer '68 and the generous donors who supported the College of Humanities & Sciences!
Completed
$2,500
College of Nursing Challenge, sponsored by Dean Marie Marino, EdD, RN, FAAN
Thank you to Dean Marie Marino and the generous donors who supported the College of Nursing!
30 / 30 Gifts
Completed
2
Match
Compassionate Care Fund Match, sponsored by Bryna & Fred Berman
Thank you to Bryna and Fred Berman and the generous donors who supported the Compassionate Care Funds at Jefferson's Einstein Philadelphia and Montgomery hospitals and Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital - Elkins Park!
Completed
$45,000
Dr. Susan Rattner Lecture and Memorial Portrait Fund Challenge, sponsored by Ken Mendel & Heidi Stam
Thank you to Ken Mendel and Heidi Stam and the generous donors who supported the Lecture and Memorial Portrait Fund for Dr. Susan Rattner!
Completed
$10,000
Jefferson Abington Hospital Pop-Up Challenge, sponsored by Frank Piscitelli
Thank you to Frank Piscitelli and the generous donors who supported Jefferson Abington Hospital!
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
$7,000
Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital Challenge, sponsored by Angela M. Nicholas, MD, FAAFP
Thank you to Dr. Angela M. Nicholas and the generous donors who supported Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital!
30 / 30 Gifts
Completed
$2,000
Kanbar College of Design, Engineering & Commerce Challenge, sponsored by George Gati '71
Thank you to George Gati '71 and the generous donors who supported Kanbar College of Design, Engineering & Commerce!
15 / 15 Gifts
Completed
Leaderboard
Number of Gifts by Jefferson Affiliation
See how the Jefferson community comes together today! Here’s the breakdown of Giving Day gifts by affiliation.
Please select all of your Jefferson affiliations.
Rank Answer Gifts
1 Staff 1,452
2 Friend 230
3 Faculty 199
4 Alumni 166
5 Student 149
6 Patient 135
7 Parent 113
8 Post-Graduate Alumni 72
Ended
Leaderboard
Power Hour Challenge
Power Hour Results: The Jefferson group that received the most gifts between 6:00 and 7:00 p.m.—and has earned $1,000 in bonus funds—is the Bangladeshi Students Association. Congratulations!
Rank Prize Power Hour Challenge Gifts
1 $1,000 Student Groups 28
2 Education Greatest Need 8
3 Patient Care Greatest Need 6
4 Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation - Center City 5
5 Jefferson Abington Hospital 3
Ended
Success!
Scavenger Hunt Challenge, sponsored by Bob Lockyer '68
The four lucky students below won $250 for their favorite Thomas Jefferson University program, thanks to Bob Lockyer '68: - Aiman R., Program: Bangladeshi Student Association - Charlize H., Program: Asian Student Association - Nusrat F., Program: Bangladeshi Student Association - Lexi N., Program: Philippine Student Association
Completed
$2,500
School of Business Challenge, sponosored by Dean Philip Russel, PhD
Thank you to Dean Philip Russel and the generous donors who supported the School of Business!
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
Student Assistance Challenge, sponsored by Bill Finn '67
Thank you to Bill Finn '67 and the generous donors who supported TJU student assistance funds!
25 / 25 Gifts
Completed
$10,000
Thomas Jefferson University Pop-Up Challenge, sponsored by President Susan C. Aldridge, PhD
Thank you to President Susan Aldridge and the generous donors who supported Thomas Jefferson University!
250 / 250 Gifts
Completed
Leaderboard
Top Areas of Jefferson Supported by Gifts
Below are the top areas of Jefferson supported today by number of gifts. Thanks to all of Jefferson's incredibly generous donors!
Rank Department Gifts
1 Student Groups 339
2 Devine Fund for Employee Assistance 334
3 Jefferson Abington Hospital 150
4 Patient Care Greatest Need 135
5 Sidney Kimmel Medical College 126
Ended
$10,000
Vickie & Jack Farber Institute for Neuroscience Pop-Up Challenge, sponsored by Anne & Dan Wilms
Thank you to Anne and Dan Wilms and the generous donors who supported the Vickie & Jack Farber Institute for Neuroscience!
20 / 20 Gifts
Completed
$25,000
Research Bridge Funding Challenge, sponsored by an Anonymous Sidney Kimmel Medical College Alumnus
Thank you to the anonymous Sidney Kimmel Medical College alumnus and all the generous donors who supported Thomas Jefferson University and the Research Bridge Fund. Your generosity is making a meaningful impact on advancing critical research and breakthroughs!
Completed
2
Match
Athletics Match, sponsored by Bob Lockyer '68
Thank you to Bob Lockyer '68 and the generous donors who supported the Athletics Ram Fund!
Completed
$2,500
College of Architecture & the Built Environment Challenge, sponsored by Dean Barbara Klinkhammer
Thank you to Dean Barbara Klinkhammer and the generous donors who supported the College of Architecture & the Built Environment!
15 / 15 Gifts
Completed
$10,000
College of Life Sciences Challenge, sponsored by Dean Gerald Grunwald, PhD & Barbara Lepak
Thank you to Dean Gerald Grunwald and Barbara Lepak and the generous donors who supported the College of Life Sciences!
20 / 20 Gifts
Completed
$4,500
College of Population Health Challenge, sponsored by Dean Billy Oglesby, PhD, MBA, MSPH, FACHE
Thank you to Dean Billy Oglesby and the generous donors who supported the College of Population Health!
5 / 5 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
Devine Fund for Employee Assistance Match, sponsored by Joe Devine
Thank you to Joe Devine and the generous donors who supported the Devine Fund for Employee Assistance!
Completed
$10,000
Jefferson Abington Hospital Challenge, sponsored by Fredda Segal
Thank you to Fredda Segal and the generous donors who supported Jefferson Abington Hospital!
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
Jefferson College of Health Professions Challenge, sponsored by Dean Mike Dryer, PA-C, DrPH
Thank you to Dean Dryer and the generous donors who supported Jefferson College of Health Professions!
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$15,000
Jefferson FAB Center for Complex Care Challenge, sponsored by David Whellan, MD & Elizabeth Cohen
Thank you to Dr. David Whellan and Elizabeth Cohen and the generous donors who supported the Jefferson FAB Center for Complex Care!
20 / 20 Gifts
Completed
2
Match
NJ Centering Pregnancy Program Match, sponsored by an Anonymous Donor
Thank you to our anonymous benefactor and the generous donors who supported the Centering Pregnancy Program serving Jefferson Health's East Region!
Completed
Success!
Parents Challenge, sponsored by Bob Lockyer '68
Thank you to Bob Lockyer '68 and the generous parents who supported TJU East Falls! Congratulations to the Bangladeshi Students Association for winning $1,000 in bonus funds.
Completed
Success!
Power Hour Raffle: Hatch Restore 3
Thank you to all of our generous Power Hour donors who supported Jefferson! Congratulations to Annie H. for winning a Hatch Restore 3.
Completed
$2,500
Scholarship Challenge, sponsored by Rick Sloane '86
Thank you to Rick Sloane '86 and the generous donors who supported TJU scholarships!
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
2
Match
Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center Match, sponsored by Ciocca Subaru
Thank you to Ciocca Subaru and the generous donors who supported the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center Innovation Fund!
Completed
Leaderboard
Student Groups Challenge, sponsored by Bob Lockyer '68
Thank you to Bob Lockyer '68 and the generous donors who supported TJU East Falls student groups!
Rank Prize Student Groups Challenge Gifts
1 $500 Vietnamese Association 111
2 $450 Bangladeshi Students Association 98
3 $400 Filipino Student Association 36
4 WPHU Radio 31
5 Jefferson Christian Cornerstone 28
Ended
Leaderboard
Top Areas of Jefferson Supported by Dollars
Below are the top areas of Jefferson supported today by dollars. Thanks to all of Jefferson's incredibly generous donors!
Rank Department Raised
1 Sidney Kimmel Medical College $178,525.21
2 Thomas Jefferson University Hospital $114,031.48
3 Vickie & Jack Farber Institute for Neuroscience $66,912.78
4 Scholarships $58,151.40
5 Jefferson Abington Hospital $45,336.49
Ended
$25,000
Vickie & Jack Farber Institute for Neuroscience Challenge, sponsored by the Farber Family Foundation
Thank you to the Farber Family Foundation and the generous donors who supported the Vickie & Jack Farber Institute for Neuroscience!
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
$10,000
Vickie & Jack Farber Institute for Neuroscience Pop-Up Challenge, sponsored by Mark Heinz
Thank you to Mark Heinz and the generous donors who supported the Vickie & Jack Farber Institute for Neuroscience!
20 / 20 Gifts
Completed
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Jefferson Giving Day Donors from Across the Globe
Rank State Gifts
1 PA 1043
2 NJ 206
3 DE 63
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