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Vickie and Jack Farber Institute for Neuroscience

Who We Are:

At the Vickie and Jack Farber Institute for Neuroscience, efforts are accelerating to bring together the expertise of physicians, clinicians, and researchers specializing in brain and spine disorders to collaborate as never before.  

It’s here that the most advanced treatment technologies, world-class specialists, and leading-edge research come together. Through innovative basic, clinical, and translational research, Jefferson is revolutionizing the way we study and treat neurological diseases and disorders.  

Our physicians and scientists imagine a better world for patients and families suffering from the life-altering effects of neurological disease. We want to make what they imagine a reality, and we need your help.

Your generosity can make an impact. The next breakthrough, the next treatment—you make it possible. Innovations pioneered at the Vickie and Jack Farber Institute for Neuroscience will improve the lives of countless patients, creating a ripple effect of healing across the Jefferson Health enterprise and far beyond.

Make an impact by contributing to one of our top priorities at the Vickie and Jack Farber Institute for Neuroscience today.

Giveaway Announcement!
Apr 08, 2022



Congratulations to our Giveaway winners!

Winners will be contacted via the contact information provided. Thank you for participating! 

A special thank-you video from Patricia D. Wellenbach, Chair of the Thomas Jefferson University Board of Trustees.
Apr 08, 2022


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Jefferson Community Leaderboard
Every member of the Jefferson community plays a role today! Check the live leaderboard to see the impact alumni, employees, patients, parents, students, and friends are making throughout the day!
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Rank Answer Gifts
1 Staff 1,991
2 Faculty 398
3 Alumni 118
4 Friend 104
5 Patient 92
6 Post-Graduate Alumni 54
7 Student 45
8 Parent 31
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$5,000
New Challenge Alert: Jefferson Challenge provided by Robert J. Cindrich (all gifts eligible)
Thank you to the generous donors who helped us reach our goal of 50 gifts by supporting Jefferson. You helped unlock a $5,000 gift to the Compassionate Resident Program, in honor of Richard C. Gozon, member of the Thomas Jefferson University Board of Trustees and former President of Thomas Jefferson University provided by Robert J. Cindrich.
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
Marketing Match (1:1) provided by Chuck G. Lewis
Thank you to our generous employees in the Marketing department who doubled their impact with the $5,000 match from Chuck G. Lewis, Executive Vice President and Chief Growth and Marketing Officer.
$5,000 / $5,000 Raised
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$25,000
Neuroscience Challenge provided by Pamela & Steven Barrer, MD
Thank you to the generous donors who helped reach our goal of 50 gifts by supporting the Vickie and Jack Farber Institute for Neuroscience. You helped unlock an additional $25,000 gift from Pamela and Steven Barrer, MD to the Vickie and Jack Farber Institute for Neuroscience program at Jefferson Health - Abington.
Completed
$25,000
The Kent Gushner Participation Challenge (all gifts eligible)
Thank you to our incredible donors who helped us reach our participation goals of 1,500 gifts, 2,500 gifts, and 3,000 gifts! You helped unlock a total of $100,000 from Kent Gushner, President of Boyds Philadelphia and Jefferson benefactor.
Completed
Success!
Jefferson Cabinet Halfway Challenge
We're proud to share that we achieved 100% participation from the Thomas Jefferson University leadership cabinet! Thank you for unlocking an additional $10,000 gift from H. Richard Haverstick, Jr., Interim President of Thomas Jefferson University and CEO of Jefferson Health, to Jefferson!
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$10,000
Northeast Participation Challenge provided by Judy and Gary Welch, DO
Thank you to the generous donors who helped us reach our goal of 50 gifts to Jefferson Health – Northeast! You helped unlock an additional $10,000 from Judy and Gary Welch, DO to the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson Torresdale Hospital.
50 / 50 Gifts
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